MD/VA/DC Golfers - Ten Seconds or Less

[jhbangas]

The most important investment decision you can make is the lawyer who drafts your prenup.

 

Prenup? My wife makes more than me, suckers. I'm going to be getting alimony.

 

As always, Sully knows where its at.

 

Watch yourself there Mr. Defined Benefit Plan.

[therealsneek]

I graduated from college in December of 2012 debt free. It is the greatest gift that my parents could have ever given me and I tell them all the time how grateful I am. I know some people that had $80k+ of student loans to pay back and I can't imagine having that burden. I moved from Pittsburgh to Columbia in January and the difference in housing costs has been shocking. Pittsburgh was an affordable place to live. It is definitely difficult to buy a house in this area without help if you are under 30.

[SullGolf]

I have a male family member who got divorced from a woman who made a ton of money. In California. He got the house + alimony and I don't think he's worked in the last decade. So jelly.

[Boogs2]

Other surprise of the day: PQ has a PhD? How did I not know that after playing a bunch of times together? I knew about davechen, but that's because he's asian. I bet Eagle and Puppet have PhD's too. Any other smarty pants out there?

 

Racist.

[TheCityGame]

Other surprise of the day: PQ has a PhD? How did I not know that after playing a bunch of times together? I knew about davechen, but that's because he's asian. I bet Eagle and Puppet have PhD's too. Any other smarty pants out there?

Dr. Phil, chump.

 

I have two masters. . .that's an indication, to some, that you tried and failed to get a Ph.D.

 

Twice.

 

That's not entirely untrue, but not entirely the case, either.

 

Gotta be a lot of JD's, or LLD's, or whatever lawyer's get here.

[SullGolf]

Boog's, sorry I forgot about you. My bad. What's your PhD in?

[vtnerf]

Other surprise of the day: PQ has a PhD? How did I not know that after playing a bunch of times together? I knew about davechen, but that's because he's asian. I bet Eagle and Puppet have PhD's too. Any other smarty pants out there?

 

Racist.

Posting for Kent...

[eagle1997]

that fingerwidth explains so much

[top.h]

I graduated from college in December of 2012 debt free. It is the greatest gift that my parents could have ever given me and I tell them all the time how grateful I am. I know some people that had $80k+ of student loans to pay back and I can't imagine having that burden. I moved from Pittsburgh to Columbia in January and the difference in housing costs has been shocking. Pittsburgh was an affordable place to live. It is definitely difficult to buy a house in this area without help if you are under 30.

 

Don't overlook the idea that buying is not purely better than renting if you can do it. With buying, your'e still throwing money away (in the form of interest), and you're now locked into a location. It is far easier to terminate a lease than it is to sell a home.

 

I know there's been a lot of advocacy for purchasing a home in this thread over renting - but you are missing the point that renting offers freedom that buying does not. It all entirely depends on your station in life and what your short and long term needs are, but there is no one answer.

[baddomes]

Other surprise of the day: PQ has a PhD? How did I not know that after playing a bunch of times together? I knew about davechen, but that's because he's asian. I bet Eagle and Puppet have PhD's too. Any other smarty pants out there?

 

Do NOT call him Dr. [first name]

[Boogs2]

Boog's, sorry I forgot about you. My bad. What's your PhD in?

 

I'm considered southeast asian, so no PhD. We can sing the hell out of some karaoke though.

[FAbb]

Sully is judging all sorts of books by their covers today. Let's hear it - what did you think PQ did for a living?

[Golfer827]

Non-GTW/ Financial Talk Wednesday: I am enrolled in a 401k through Vanguard via my employer. I also have a very small amount taken out every paycheck to purchase stock within the company.

 

I figure that this is a good strategy in the longer term. Need to buckle down at the end of my first year and get to saving for my own place even if it is for only a couple years before a plausible transfer.

[TheCityGame]

[eagle1997]

Boog's, sorry I forgot about you. My bad. What's your PhD in?

 

I'm considered southeast asian, so no PhD. We can sing the hell out of some karaoke though.

 

boogs is the thread version of richie sakai

 

[thechief16]

When I first moved to DC I lived in Shirlington for 3 years. And not hipster-2016 Shirlington, mid 90s ghetto Shirlington.

 

Side discussion. I remember those days, because I used to live by the Landmark Mall and then moved to the S. Glebe & Quaker Ln area. Hung out at Bungalow Billiards a bit. Shirlington is a lot different now.

 

Boom. Me too. Lived on VanDorn at Seminary twice -- once as a renter and once in my first home (condo). Not sure I'd say Shirlington was "ghetto", Carlysle was there in '95, but it certainly wasnt yuppified.

[FAbb]

Golf Talk Wednesday:

 

Which holes at UMD do you do the following off the tee?

 

Definitely hit driver

Definitely not hit driver

Maybe hit driver

 

Definitely: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18

Definitely NOT: 3

Maybe: 14, 15, 17

[TheCityGame]

UMD. . .don't know if I've played Gold there.

 

Going to bring GPS and see on the tee how far the trouble is. I'd like to hit D almost everywhere, but not going to take me and Pups out of a hole with a bad decision. The two long 4's (5, 6?) for sure, and 18, but it's not a lock I hit it anywhere else.

 

There's a lot of places there you can hit it through the fairway.

[dcmidnight]

When I first moved to DC I lived in Shirlington for 3 years. And not hipster-2016 Shirlington, mid 90s ghetto Shirlington.

 

Side discussion. I remember those days, because I used to live by the Landmark Mall and then moved to the S. Glebe & Quaker Ln area. Hung out at Bungalow Billiards a bit. Shirlington is a lot different now.

 

Boom. Me too. Lived on VanDorn at Seminary twice -- once as a renter and once in my first home (condo). Not sure I'd say Shirlington was "ghetto", Carlysle was there in '95, but it certainly wasnt yuppified.

 

I lived on Four Mile Run between Walter Reed and Columbia - across from the DMV. It was as described.

 

To be fair I guess most people still considering Shirlington to be that one main stretch of shops.

 

I do miss Washington Golf Center though.

[PAmatt83]

I really don't fell like I belong here.. I was a week away from graduating from night school, until I got caught getting sum slobber knob from Becky in a undisclosed location. Why did Domes multiple choice question get takin down??

[FAbb]

There's a lot of places there you can hit it through the fairway.

 

Not if you always drive the ball well.

 

<proceeds to rack up several penalty shots off the tee>

[jhbangas]

PQ - Can you include a few 2mg bars in my Cap Cup welcome basket next year? Take the edge off a little bit. Maybe one for City as well.

[Boogs2]

 

 

Lol...had to laugh at this...for its awesomeness. My avatar was based on my hairline 16 years ago. The new and not improved city version is the current version of Boogs.

 

:(

 

*tear

 

Boog's, sorry I forgot about you. My bad. What's your PhD in?

 

I'm considered southeast asian, so no PhD. We can sing the hell out of some karaoke though.

 

boogs is the thread version of richie sakai

 

 

There's two types of filipinos. Ones that can sing....and ones that can dance. I'm in the latter group.

[pquarta1]

Everyone listen to what Domes is saying.

[SullGolf]

Sully is judging all sorts of books by their covers today. Let's hear it - what did you think PQ did for a living?

 

I know where he works and that it's medical related. I just didn't know he had a PhD. If he were asian, that'd be another story.

[Boogs2]

PQ is a nuclear engineer in the day.

 

Columbian Bam Bam kingpin at night.

 

Hence why he has and can hit blades.

[Gmen1204]

Graduated in 84, no college, partied my a** off in Chincoteague during the summer then partied my a** off in Ft.Myers during the winter.Moved back here in 89 bought a townhouse in 96 then bought a single family in 04 with no help from family.Now married to a professor of nursing.

[SullGolf]

To mix the fun topics of politics and race, I'm pulling a Donald Trump today and doubling down on any of my inappropriate comments.

[vtnerf]

Graduated in 84, no college, partied my a** off in Chincoteague during the summer then partied my a** off in Ft.Myers during the winter.Moved back here in 89 bought a townhouse in 96 then bought a single family in 04 with no help from family.Now married to a professor of nursing.

Were there any ponies injured during your days on the 'Teague?

[thechief16]

When I first moved to DC I lived in Shirlington for 3 years. And not hipster-2016 Shirlington, mid 90s ghetto Shirlington.

 

Side discussion. I remember those days, because I used to live by the Landmark Mall and then moved to the S. Glebe & Quaker Ln area. Hung out at Bungalow Billiards a bit. Shirlington is a lot different now.

 

Boom. Me too. Lived on VanDorn at Seminary twice -- once as a renter and once in my first home (condo). Not sure I'd say Shirlington was "ghetto", Carlysle was there in '95, but it certainly wasnt yuppified.

 

I lived on Four Mile Run between Walter Reed and Columbia - across from the DMV. It was as described.

 

To be fair I guess most people still considering Shirlington to be that one main stretch of shops.

 

I do miss Washington Golf Center though.

 

Oh, yes, that was a bit sketchy over there. I was thinking of Shirlington proper. You're right.

 

WGC was convenient, but the people that worked there make the gang at Golfsmith seem like phDs. Particularly their "clubmaker".