Found Money

Well, not exactly but it sure seems like it. Way back in September, three of us rented a house in Venice FL for the 2nd stage Q-School. It was on the fifth hole of the Panther and quite a nice place. Along with the weekly rent, I had to pony up a $350.00 damage security deposit which was supposed to be refunded no more than fifteen days after departure. Needless to say, it never was.  I waited and waited but nothing was sent. I decided to ring them up but the line was disconnected. Rats! It didn’t look good.

My last resort was their email address. Luckily, it didn’t bounce back but a reply was not forthcoming either. I figured that was it . Resigned to the fact that deposit was down the loo, I pretty much gave up hope. A few more weeks passed then there it was. Surprise! A reply. The story was that the owner traveled back to France and my deposit was in her account which could not be accessed. She finally responded with an apology for the delay and promise of a ‘check in the mail’ was assured. As we all know, those are ominous words but sure enough, a few days later it was in my hand and for the full amount. As of now, it is in transit to my account and as long as it’s free of elasticity, I’m golden. A very unexpected Christmas present indeed.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Here’s wishing you more happiness
Than all my words can tell,
Not just alone for Christmas
But for all the year as well.

BTW, Looks like everyone is at Walmart for some last minute gift buying. Saw one guy leave with the quintessential present for his sweetie. A vacuum cleaner! Bet she won’t be able to sit still waiting for a chance to use it.

Then there was this:

2011 Year in Review: The best and worst of golf this year

Lexi Thompson’s brother, Curtis, claims Dixie title

LPGA Tour founding member Bettye Danoff dies in Texas at 88

Lemons Into Lemonade

The last couple weekends, a paving crew has been applying asphalt sealant to the parking lot where I’m temporarily residing. Half the lot was cordoned off to protect the parked cars but that didn’t stop a barrage of errant airborne droplets of black residue from finding a final resting place on my ride. I figured if I got to them in time, the myriad of cleaners, along with a little elbow grease, stored in my trunk would dispatch them forthwith but the  hundreds, if not thousands, of pinhead sized dribs of pavement product turned out to be impossible to remove. Bug and tar remover, which dispatches common road tar with ease, didn’t faze it. Neither did a cleaner wax so I figured the culprits who dispersed this plague take the hit for professional remotion.

After repeated attempts to get the company (Geo Pave) to contact me with no result, I felt a personal appearance was warranted. They were just a short distance away and as I drove there, I mentally prepared to do battle with with one of their representatives who would try to low-ball my claim but that was not to be as it turned out. After inspection, they agreed to have it cleaned at their expense.

I was sent to Red Arrow Car Wash where the head honcho knew exactly what was necessary. The entire vehicle had to be gone over with a clay bar to expel the demons noir then waxed which would take three to four hours. Since I had the day off (which is all too common right now) it was all theirs.

After a few laps around the neighborhood, lunching on Wendy’s chili and baked potato topped off with an ice cream cone from MacDonald’s for dessert, I returned to sit out my time in the car wash lobby and listen to a podcast of Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Eventfully, my car was pulled up front and I was eager to check it out.

Wow, what a transformation! The paint looked like new albeit marked with the scrapes and bruises of being on the road for a few years. This gave me cause to Google this magical elixir (clay bar) to see how it works. It actually looks fairly easy to apply and inexpensive to boot. If you’re a DIY type of person and wishing to restore your chariot, short of a new paint job, check it out here.

BTW, the work on my Sable ran $213.95.

Then there was this:

Ladies European Tour (LET) – Fred enjoys his day in the sun – A tribute from his peers. Bravo!

Professional Caddies Association begins search for president | World Golf News

Column: What´s behind the equality in LPGA style? – Telling it like it is. One of the best I’ve seen.

Nicklaus to help launch Golf 2.0 to International golf industry | PGA | PGA.com

The Gang’s All Here

Yesterday, ‘Motion’ and ‘The Admiral’ dropped by to work a tournament here at Fallen Oak. It was a four-man team scramble and the entire course was set up as par threes. Definitely a challenge for the quality of players that were in the field. It wasn’t about quality though, but quantity. Cash was on the line for the top finishers.

A sad note for those caddies who know Bill and Irene Ferrell. Bill suffered a stroke just before Thanksgiving and is now in an assisted living facility.

Then there was this:

Can’t make the cut — Springfield’s 36-year LPGA run ends – The final chapter.

After 36 years, Springfield’s pro golf tournament leaves memories – An excellent recap of our time in Springfield.

A community jewel is lost – More Springfield.

Natalie Gulbis In Next Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Welcome Thailand’s LPGA rookies

Staying calm key to winning: Tseng

Dead and Buried

Springfield LPGA tournament dissolved – After thirty-six seasons, LPGA golf has been finally interred in the Land of Lincoln.

THKUGOD – Mississippi license plate I spotted. How did it ever get by the separation of church and state Gestapo?

Then there was this:

Rising Chinese star Ji Rong vying for Hyundai China Ladies Open

EBX Group and IMG Worldwide Acquire Brasil1 to Launch Its IMX Joint Venture

Announcement about LPGA Futures event coming soon

NGCA inducts Inkster, Hurst into Hall of Fame

Matthew has hunger for more honors

Woman caught making meth inside S. Tulsa Walmart – DIY. Only way to go.

Shame On The LPGA

Kono earns LPGA card with mixed emotions

An apology does not suffice for the LPGA’s incompetency. It’s time for Commissioner Whan to make an executive decision and rule on the side of fairness. Step up and make this right.

Here in Biloxi, gas has broken the $3 mark. Which is nice.

Treated myself with a new Norelco shaver and New Balance kicks. Which is doubly nice.

I’m using a free 30 day trial of Amazon Prime. Very addictive but I’ll let it lapse when the offer runs its course.

Then there was this:

Thailand’s Gulyanamitta wins LPGA Q-school

Dramatic finish gives Duncan full-time status

Beck earns spot on LPGA

Orlando’s Sandra Changkija earns LPGA card

Azusa’s Salas clinches full status on 2012 LPGA Tour

Flint’s Shasta Averyhardt headed back to Futures Tour after tying for 64th at …

Newt Gingrich a member of Donald Trump’s exclusive golf club

PGA Merchandise Show offering SuperSaver cost-savings program

On A Roll

Worked three days in a row. I’m exhausted.

Then there was this:

Safeway Classic Returns to Portland in 2012 | Women’s Golf – One of our favorite stops. See ya next year caddie master Stan.

Caddie Confessions: What we learned from Golf Magazine’s poll of Tour caddies | GOLF.com