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Memorial Day 2026

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  I have been posting some old blogs from 2022 lately, a look back at some of our group activities from that year. I am sticking to 2022 for today's 'Front Page'. Bud's Boys results from the past week will follow. I woke up Memorial Day morning in 2022 with something on my mind. I searched through some old family photos and picked a few out and typed up the following story. Another look back to 2022. Memorial Day 2022  My Memorial Day Story Thanks to all who have served. While it should be every day, I hope you realize many of us appreciate the meaning of today's celebration. I understand our group is well known for "recycling" stories, so I apologize to those who have already heard this more than once. However, I find myself in a mood this Memorial Day Eve to add extra narrative and throw in a few pictures to a day I will never forget. Saturday May 30, 1964, when Memorial Day was celebrated on the 30th regardless of the day of the week. My uncle Russell c...
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Sunday May 17

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  Halfway through May and plenty to talk about. Recaps of the week's play and another entry from our look back to 2022 series plus a special Bud's Boys mystery story. Stay tuned for that. But first, an interesting fun with numbers to start the day. Fun with Numbers - May 6 through May 15 We have played 7 rounds in May. Would you believe; The group is a combined +137 for the month. We have had individual scores of +10, two +8's, four +7's, and six +6's. Many 5's and 4's. Of the 25 individuals who have played at least twice this month, five players have improved 1 point, TEN have improved 2 points, and one has improved 4 POINTS (Roger, who shares a tip with Rick). Only two players have dropped a point. Teamwise, up until May, it was not unusual for a minus score to win the Front 9. So far this month we have had a +10, a +9, a pair of 7.5's and a minimum of +3 to win the Front. The Back 9 has had a +13, a +10, and a couple +8.5's. A minimum of 5.5 to wi...
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