Another Spring, Another Masters!

[dcg1952]

Was there for the Monday practice round in 1996 and 2004. What an amazing experience---both times. Wish I had used a digital camera last time so I could share some of my photos. Took 6 rolls both visits. One suggestion for those of you fortunate to go this year----don't tell too many people you are going because they ALL want a shirt, or hat,etc. for a souvenir. One guy with me ran up a $1400 bill at the pro shop getting all the stuff for his pals. His last words, " Next time I'm not telling $^%#@!$$#@$ anybody!"

[Yoda]

My first entry into The Masters came in 1964 at age 17. And while it wasn't down Magnolia Lane, it definitely was down Memory Lane...

You could buy tickets by mail in those days -- if you got your letter in early enough -- but I hadn't done that, and they had since sold out. So, bright and early on opening Thursday, I parked my little Bahama Blue Volkswagon off the side of the road near the back of the course and followed the seven-foot chain-link fence until I was out of public view. Feeling safe, I found a good spot and climbed over.



Had to wait my turn, though: Two older guys (in their late 20s) had beat me to the punch and were already boosting their wives -- one a definite prospect for Jenny Craig -- over the top.

Once over, we all high-tailed it through the woods like one big happy family -- they were carrying picnic baskets! -- until...like Dorothy into The Land of Oz...we found ourselves at the end of Amen Corner, that sacred ground near the 13th green and 16th tee box. Which, of course, at that time I knew absolutely nothing about.

Whoa!

As we emerged from the tall pines, there before us bursting with color lay the bright green panorama that is the Augusta National Golf Club! Having absolutely no idea where I was -- that would change! -- I began the long walk uphill that would take me to the Clubhouse.



There are defining moments in life, those you will always remember where you were and under what circumstances you got the news. Your first visit to Augusta in April is one of those moments.

If you get the chance, go.

You'll never forget it.

[12 piece bucket]

[quote=Yoda] Two older guys (in their late 20s) had beat me to the punch and were already boosting their wives -- one a definite prospect for Jenny Craig -- over the top. [quote]

She musta heard about the chicken samich!!! . . . and the ham . . . and the club . . . and the cheeze . . . and the Que

Fat people LOVE the Masters!

Bucket LOVES the Masters!

Who's going this year? We should try to meet . . .

Anybody who can explain "there is no angle of approach to an angle of approach procedure" correctly . . . Per-mint-er Cheeze on Bucket!

I'll be there one of the days . . . not sure which.

[Yoda]

I'll be there one of the days . . . not sure which.

I'll be there Friday (with Bambam in tow!).

Colonel -- and any other interested Patrons and LBG Members -- let's meet at noon behind the Clubhouse near the big magnolia. PM me if you can make it. The 'mento cheeses will be on me!

P.S. The Big Magnolia ain't exactly the Empire State Building in the movie An Affair to Remember (or Sleepless in Seatle)...

It's better!

[12 piece bucket]

I'll be there Friday (with Bambam in tow!).

Colonel -- and any other interested Patrons and LBG Members -- let's meet at noon behind the Clubhouse near the big magnolia. PM me if you can make it. The 'mento cheeses will be on me!

P.S. The Big Magnolia ain't exactly the Empire State Building in the movie An Affair to Remember (or Sleepless in Seatle)...

It's better!

For 'minter cheeze samiches (note plural) I'll push HARD for Friday tickets.

You're not jumpin' the fence this year right? You may be better off with a yellow jumpsuit and a trash stabber . . .

[Yoda]

You may be better off with a yellow jumpsuit and a trash stabber . . .

Did that on my Wedding Day...but that's another story.

[Yoda]

yellow jumpsuit...trash stabber...did that on my Wedding Day...but that's another story.

You know...I just re-read that post and now can see where others may have gotten totally the wrong idea. Not so!

On my Wedding Day, I was literally stabbing trash (in uniform at age 20, 5 a.m., June 7, 1967, on Mountain Home Air Force Base in Mountain Home, Idaho). I was wearing a hooded parka (not a yellow jumpsuit), but I was definitely stabbing trash. I shouldn't have been there -- Alan Sopinski had the duty but got sick...ah, to heck with it, it's a neat story, but not here. The good news is that, 39 years later, these two 'kids' -- three children and four grandchildren later -- are still together.

I was dealt a great hand.

Trash stabber and all.

[bambam]

For 'minter cheeze samiches (note plural) I'll push HARD for Friday tickets.

You're not jumpin' the fence this year right? You may be better off with a yellow jumpsuit and a trash stabber . . .

OK guys, need some help here... I actually had to lookup pimento cheese sandwich to figure out what it is was! I guess I've heard of it, but have definately never seen or eaten one. Sounds tasty, is this a southern thing?

http://www.augusta.com/masters/revie...oint1998.shtml

[Yoda]

OK guys, need some help here... I actually had to lookup pimento cheese sandwich to figure out what it is was! I guess I've heard of it, but have definately never seen or eaten one. Sounds tasty, is this a southern thing?

http://www.augusta.com/masters/revie...oint1998.shtml

I've said it before...

The only way I will watch The Masters on TV is with my green paper-wrapped 'mento cheese samiches close by. It just wouldn't be The Masters without'em!

I make The Pilgrimage only every few years or so, and when I do, I always load up on the green wrappers. I mean, you just can't find'em for sale down at the local Kroger or Piggly Wiggly!

Now, 'mento cheese is 'mento cheese. But those green wrappers...

Augusta in April may be the only place and time in the world they exist! They paint everything green down there!

My motto?

Get'em where you can, when you can!

[12 piece bucket]

OK guys, need some help here... I actually had to lookup pimento cheese sandwich to figure out what it is was! I guess I've heard of it, but have definately never seen or eaten one. Sounds tasty, is this a southern thing?

http://www.augusta.com/masters/revie...oint1998.shtml

Dude . . . You have been hoodwinked by your Mommy or somebody. You ain't never had no minter' cheeze samich? The horror . . .

I can imagine you've never had livermush and mayonaise slapped on white bread? Have you ever poured a pack of peanuts in a Grap Sodee? Ever had a fried twinkie? Potted Meat and crackers? Pickled Eggs? PB and nanner samich? Pinrose and saltines?

You gotta broaden them culinary horizons. Your heart won't love you but man your tastebuds . . . LIVE.