We played Saturday at Whitestone and to my surprise, the course was in pretty good shape.  They have recently filed for bankruptcy but it was in fine shape.  As usual, Russell and Ed played another 9 holes while Joel and I hit the road.

As for the round, it was nip and tuck between Joel and Russell.  It was also nip and tuck for a while between Ed and me until he pulled away with a 98.  As usual I came in last with a 105.  Oh, Russell and Joel;  they finished with 83's.  I don't keep tally of where I am during the round, but to listen to Joel and Russell bitch about their game you would think they were playing awful.  I guess that is why they beat me like a drum.  Their ability to keep it together throughout the round.  Russell did have a few holes where he was trying to decide on using either the P or the S, but I think he made wise choices as usual.

Next week we are playing at Eagle Mountain Lake, which should be fun.  Stay tuned for a round up next week.

Saturday we played Split Rail.  It has rained the night before and so we were cart path only.  The course was in pretty good shape and the weather was great. 

Joel rebounded from his swearing, club throwing round in the 90's to a smooth 83.  Russell, as usual cranked out a nice 85.  If he could have gotten a few putts to drop early in the round, I think he would have won the match.  Ed played well also, and as usually I cam in last with a 95.  It could've been a lot better but I finished the last 5 holes at 13 over!!!! I am serving notice on the group for next week, however, that I have clearance from the doctor to use tylenol, so hopefully I won't hurt as bad.  We are playing Whitestone in Burleson next week.  It will be interesting to see what kind of shape the course is in since they have filed for bankrupcy protection along with Hidden Creek and Lost Creek.

Well we played Sugar Tree last Saturday.  It was COLD for the first 3 holes but warmed up nicely after that.  Russell, as usual, played pretty well.  He shot an 85, which pretty much smoked the rest of the group.  Bob Tole played with us, and it was really nice to have him with the group.  I think Bob came in 2nd with a mid 90's score.  Joel and I stunk up the course.  I shot a sparkling 103 and Joel played so badly for him that he even lost interest in major cussing and club throwing.  I think he shot 99.  Ed is in Pagosa for the balloon festival, which is awesome to see.  I think this week the regular foursome are playing Split Rail.  Hopefully I can get back into the 90's.

This week it's Sugar Tree in Dennis, TX.  I usually play pretty poorly there but it isn't because of the conditions.  Ed's going to be out of town so it will be Joel, Russell, Me and Higgy.  It should really be fun and COOL!!

I expect Russell to bounce back with a LOW round this week.  He has really been playing well lately.  He just let the course conditions get to him last week.  I'm sure that won't happen this week.  We are meeting at IHOP around 6:00 for breakfast.

We are having a family cookout this afternoon.  It should be fun.  I will be getting another buzz cut since the hair is growing back pretty well.  The radiation is killing my hair in specific spots so I would rather cut it all off.  I don't think it looks as bad.  So far I am tolerating chemo and radiation OK.  I have been walking about 2.5 hours per week to help my back and I think it's working. 

Have a blessed Labor Day.  Try to be a blessing to someone today.

Well today we played Champions Circle.  In my opinion it is way overpriced for what you get.  Typically, the traps are the worst in Tarrant county.  Joel came from behind to overtake Russell and Ed and wound up with the win, I think.  I'm not so sure about the scores.  I do know that I finished last and shot a 95.  I miscounted on the last hold and picked up for a triple when I was only lying 4.  I probably would have tripled anyway.

I think Russell shot an 88 and then I think it was Joel and Ed.  Ed is going to be in Pagosa Springs next week, so we will have a fill in for him.  We are playing Sugar Tree next week and looking foreward to it.

By the way, Russell played Sky Creek Ranch yesterday and shot a 79!!!!