Guys, figured I'd finally make a post here. A little tired last night and thought I'd catch up this morning. :-)
First off, no need to thank me for doing this. Seeing how much you guys enjoyed this is thanks enough. Whenever you organize something like this you are always a bit skeptical of how well it will play out. But I don't think we could ask for anything more.
We played a great a bunch of guys from TO. A big thanks to them for agreeing to this and bringing a great bunch of guys with them. Thanks Dixon for doing such a great job on your end. Knowing I don't have to worry about what the other team is doing from an organizational aspect is such a relief. You did a great job and should be proud of your guys. From all accounts everyone enjoyed everyone else's company. You can't ask for much more when you're meeting someone for the first time.
We played a great course in great condition. A big thanks to the staff at TW for hosting us and being probably the most friendly staff I've ever come across. We had a bit of a slow start to the front nine on Sat and I don't think I've seen a more understanding and polite staff member ask us to "pick up the pace". I would never hesitate to go back there, even for a round by myself.
A huge thanks to Mule56 from TGN (TWoody here) for being my man on the ground in Belleville. He's a member at TW and did all the leg work with the course for me. I simply mentioned to him what I'd like to see and he made it happen. It was a huge burden off my and Dixon's back not having to worry about being in touch with the course every once in a while.
A big thanks to my teammates. By all accounts you guys were gentlemanly and sportsmanlike players. You represented the forum well and I couldn't be prouder. Actually getting to hang out with you guys for more time than a round of golf was an absolute pleasure. I'd take this bunch of guys with me into any event any time.
Another thanks to our opponents Mike and Bob. Two of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure of playing golf with. I think our matches were some of the tightest out there and one of the only groupings that played all nine hole formats to the end both days. It was a pleasure guys, and if I'm ever down that way again I won't hesitate to look you guys up for a game.
A big thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Kilbank. The TGN guys loved the balls. Frank loved his hat. Dave and Chris enjoyed the glasses (a set of 4 glasses given to the team that accumulated the most points over the two days). I really appreciate it, thanks very much.
And finally a thanks to my partner. I missed out on getting to know Frank at last year's forum outing in the spring at Sorcier. So needless to say I was looking forward to teaming up with him for two days. Not sure what more can be said about him than what already has been said. Someone who drives 8 hrs for a fun weekend event is just an incredible person in my books. He is so enjoyable to be around. It was a pleasure teaming with you Frank. And if it wasn't for my partner the first day our outcome would've been different. I'm glad my game came around a bit on Sun. But regardless, thanks Frank for making the two days so enjoyable. I hope you continue to come to these events, its always a pleasure seeing you and getting to catch up.
Thanks again guys for agreeing to come out and play, I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome. Look forward to doing this again. :thumbsup