[sogagg] Re: Nomination of Brian Bowden and Robert Pennoyer for SOGAGG Memebership
- From: "Casey Tanaka" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "caseytanaka" for DMARC)
- To: sogagg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2020 20:35:20 +0000 (UTC)
I don't know much about our latest SOGAGG Plebes, but if RP is a fan of the
movie "The Wedding Crashers" we should consider
"Babaganoush" for his callsign. Vince Vaughan's character was lovingly called
Babaganoush throughout the movie and it is just weird enough to be a SOGAGG
callsign.
I yield the balance of my time to my distinguished SOGAGG Senators.
Brassie
On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 12:13:49 PM PDT, Jack sears <jack31799@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
I like the creativity of this group, when it comes to meaningful (or is it
meaningless), irreverent, and sarcastic monikers, we are at the top of the game.
As for Brian’s nickname, his US Navy callsign was Boner. Now, I am not
suggesting we use that, but perhaps it generates some ideas...Hopefully ones we
can print on a shirt 😀
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 7, 2020, at 10:11 AM, gar.wright77@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
WOXOF,
I don’t know either Brian or Robert as well as the rest of the group, so I am
hesitant to offer any thoughts or ideas on their callsigns (or should I say
their “starter” callsigns, as we have routinely demonstrated that once an
individual provides a uniquely memorable action, that their original callsign
is immediately replaced….). But measured reason and tact have never been
strong suites of mine, so dovetailing on your very astute observations of the
playing characteristics of these two fine lads, the following images and
references came to me (as the fever broke, and Mary woke me from a screaming
nightmare – but that is a story for another time…..):
* In earlier days (20th century nomenclature), the 8 iron was called a
“pitching niblick”. Prior to that it would have been referred to as either a
“niblick” or a “lofter”. Wondering if one of these two labels might create a
level of laughter, intrigue, and suspicion about them to members in their
future 4-somes? I also happen to love the reference to the most famous movie
scene in golf (aka Bill Murray, “…a Cinderella Story…”). Would
“Groundskeeper” be too far “out of bounds” (pun intended….). [Note: I ruled
our “Cinderella” out of respect for Bill Murray, and the complete reverence
that I have for this very moving piece of Oscar-worthy cinema magic. He was
robbed, by the way…..]
* Regarding the “high draw” shot being routinely exhibited by young Master
Rob….., another high shot is the “Lob”…. (Which as a few of you know, rhymes
with the word “Rob”….). But I also was struck by the idea that he (and the
rest of your 4-some) spent a bit of time in the “shade” looking for a lost
ball. The callsign “Shade” for some reason seemed funny and appropriate. For
example: “Where is “Shade”? He’s over there, in the shade, looking for his
ball……”
Ok. That’s all from me. Now back to the serious work of social distancing,
mask cleaning, and other important necessities of modern-day life….
KD
20th century wood-shafted irons[edit]
They were:
· Driving iron: 1 Iron
· Mid-iron: 2 Iron
· Mid-mashie: 3 Iron
· Mashie iron: 4 Iron
· Mashie: 5 Iron
· Spade mashie: 6 Iron
· Mashie-niblick: 7 Iron
· Pitching niblick: 8 Iron
· Niblick: 9 Iron
· Jigger: Very low lofted iron, shortened shaft - similar to a modern
chipper
"Mashie" is derived from French massue, "club", while "niblick" is diminutive
of neb/nib, "little nose."[4][5]
19th century irons[edit]
· Cleek - A metal-headed golf club having an elongated blade with
little loft, equivalent to a one or two iron in a modern set of clubs.
· Lofter - A metal-headed golf club with a moderate loft ranging from a
modern five iron to an eight iron.
· Niblick or Rut Niblick - a trouble club and pitching iron and
generally the most lofted of the 19th century irons, with a very small rounded
head and a loft equivalent to a modern nine iron or wedge.[6]
The traditional set of irons was invented by Archibald Barrie, and were used
from 1903 until about the 1940s. The introduction of the standardized numbered
iron set produced by the Spalding Sporting Goods Company in the early 1930s
caused the traditional set of irons to give way gradually to the numbered set.
The traditional irons varied greatly in loft (+/- 5 degrees). The shape of the
head determined some of the playing characteristics of the club; most
traditional heads were roughly egg-shaped.
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bobclark914@xxxxxxxxxx
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Subject: [sogagg] Re: Nomination of Brian Bowden and Robert Pennoyer for SOGAGG
Memebership
Esteemed SOGAGG Colleagues, I had the great "honor" of playing with Brian and
Robert in our recent Oaks North Golf Tournament. They were both "wonderful"
golf partners. That being said and with "HOOKS" already taken by the amazing
and soon to be much poorer Mr. Carl Robbins, I would like to "suggest" the
callsign of "Hi Draw" for Robert. I must tell you quite honestly, he hit some
of the most amazing, eye watering hi draws with his 3 Hybrid that I thought I
was watching a golf channel teaching video. Alas and unfortunately, those Hi
Draws were all hit on straight away holes. At least the time we spent in the
shade "looking" decreased the potential for sunburn. So "humbly" I suggest Hi
Draw as a potential callsign for Robert. Wishing I could hit a Hi Draw, WOXOF
Now for Brian … not sure, but he sure did hit a lot of Eight Irons … from 125
yards to 195 yards !!! "Eight Iron" has a nice ring to it as in "He's got an
Eight Iron … Cinderella story …. etc."
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Date: 07/05/2020 04:50 PM
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