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[touch]

Let's have three songs that instantly remind you of High School. 

 

 

Edited July 12, 2023 by touch

[touch]

Me, the mid to late 70's.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 12, 2023 by touch

[DLeightonReid]

Hello Wednesday!

 

[DLeightonReid]

7 hours ago, touch said:

Let's have three songs that instantly remind you of High School. 

Right there with you LP.

 

 

 

 

[bscinstnct]

Morning peloton comin through. Homie in black with the 👍 lol

 

i haven’t done no cycling 🚴‍♀️ for a while. Best cardiovascular workout but it’s so one dimensional, no vertical, lateral movement, no upper body work. But nothing better for cardio

 

 

 

 

Gotta walk by this stupid sign every day 🤤 while me tryin diet bastid 🤣

 

 

Edited July 12, 2023 by bscinstnct

[Fellaheen51]

There was such a tremendous amount of music being created in the late 60's, picking just three is proving to be difficult.  Where to begin?  But here's my H.S. era picks to click:

 

Would have to start with Motown.  Growing up here, it was the music of my youth.  The entire catalog has become transcendent to time and place.  But let's go with Smokey.  

 

 

Representing all the great Michigan bands we would go see on the music/dance hall circuit.  Seger.   

 

 

And this because of this.  Becoming aware of the band, had a tune that charted, read a blurb that they were thrashing their equipment at the end of a show (WTF?).  Color several of us curious.  Four tickets were nabbed, piled into a buddy's car (he had his DL) and rolled the 15 miles up the road to the venue.  General admission, worked our way up close to the stage.  Was a relatively short set (~30 minutes IIRC), but proved to be transformational.  Attitudes changed, the volume was turned up.  Thought we were on to something.  We left after the Magoo's set.   Later that night came the infamous Holiday Inn incident.  August 23, 1967.  

 

 

 

From two months prior:

 

 

 

[touch]

33 minutes ago, Fellaheen51 said:

There was such a tremendous amount of music being created in the late 60's, picking just three is proving to be difficult.  Where to begin?  But here's my H.S. era picks to click:

 

Would have to start with Motown.  Growing up here, it was the music of my youth.  The entire catalog has become transcendent to time and place.  But let's go with Smokey.  

 

 

Representing all the great Michigan bands we would go see on the music/dance hall circuit.  Seger.   

 

 

And this because of this.  Becoming aware of the band, had a tune that charted, read a blurb that they were thrashing their equipment at the end of a show (WTF?).  Color several of us curious.  Four tickets were nabbed, piled into a buddy's car (he had his DL) and rolled the 15 miles up the road to the venue.  General admission, worked our way up close to the stage.  Was a relatively short set (~30 minutes IIRC), but proved to be transformational.  Attitudes changed, the volume was turned up.  Thought we were on to something.  We left after the Magoo's set.   Later that night came the infamous Holiday Inn incident.  August 23, 1967.  

 

 

 

From two months prior:

 

 

 

 

 

Well said Fella, indeed it's tough to ask to pick only three from the late 60's.

 

You know I love/loved me some Motown too. Though a little younger than you I can also say it was the sound of our city. 

[touch]

42 minutes ago, bscinstnct said:

Morning peloton comin through. Homie in black with the 👍 lol

 

i haven’t done no cycling 🚴‍♀️ for a while. Best cardiovascular workout but it’s so one dimensional, no vertical, lateral movement, no upper body work. But nothing better for cardio

 

 

 

 

Gotta walk by this stupid sign every day 🤤 while me tryin diet bastid 🤣

 

 

 

 

mmmmm, egg, meat, and cheese biscuit sandwiches. 🙂

[touch]

1 hour ago, DLeightonReid said:

 

 

 

I hear ya DLR, I'm with you too. Great songs, three absolute classics. 💥

Edited July 12, 2023 by touch

[touch]

 

 

 

Dman             Rory               Lowry

NJBF             Min Lee          Aberg

chisag           Rory               Scheffler

IMK                Fitzpatrick     Hojgaard

Chef              JT                   Rickie

LP                 Spieth             Woodland

TS                 Xander            Hovland

aen               Rory                 Hovland

BSC              Rory                Scheffler

TL                 Rory                Rickie

DMM             Rory                Scheffler 

P3P              Fitzpatrick       Fleetwood

DLR              Hatton             Fleetwood

NCL             Cantlay            Lowry

BC               Hovland           Hatton 

 

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[BIG STU]

12 hours ago, miamistomp said:

 Turtles were in egg laying mode on my course

Sea Turtles are a big thing around here in more than size. The nests are protected by law. Generally they lay their eggs at night. The other day one in Pawleys Island one did not get the memo she laid her eggs in the broad daylight right on the beach. It was all over the local TV media here

[BIG STU]

8 hours ago, touch said:

Me, the mid to late 70's.

 

 

 

 

 

Every time we get a Hurricane or Tropical storm here Riding The Storm Out gets blasted WFO on my stereo or computer. We have been here 23 years and so far have sat right here and rode every one out

[touch]

A couple of cool cars that I saw over the last two days.

 

Look the Lexus LC's are multiplying in Asheville. 🙂

 

chisag I saw my first Nissan Ariya. Good looking car with nice proportions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 10, 2023 by touch

[Triple Lindy]

11 hours ago, touch said:

Let's have three songs that instantly remind you of High School. 

 

 

I graduated in ‘81.

 

Freshman year:

 

Summer between freshman/sophomore years:

 

 

Senior year:

 

 

So much more in those years - Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, etc., but these songs definitely make me think of high school.

Edited July 12, 2023 by Triple Lindy

[Triple Lindy]

3 hours ago, Fellaheen51 said:

General admission, worked our way up close to the stage.

Loved those days! Seemed like all concerts were general admission and ticket prices were less than $10. Working your way up to the stage was all part of the experience. I hit my height of 6’2” early, so chicks near the stage were always asking to get on my shoulders. Such good times!

[BIG STU]

6 minutes ago, Triple Lindy said:

I graduated in ‘81.

 

Freshman year:

 

Summer between freshman/sophomore years:

 

 

Senior year:

 

 

So much more in those years - Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, etc., but these songs definitely make me think of high school.

Back in Black holds special meaning for me. 10 years ago I went back up to Gaffney and ran a big race in a friend of mines car. My main colors back in the day were Black with either orange or yellow numbers. My friend had several cars and he did this one up special with my number and colors. On the rear valance (where the tail lights used to be) They had lettered Back in Black. The track announcer who was colorful needless to say played all kinds of music on the PA during breaks. He played the song for me.

Now sadly it was not a Cinderella story. I did not qualify for the race and ran 4th in the last chance qualifier. I was a good gesture. I had been out of a car for close to 10 years and worked all week and got up there mid morning of the race. So basically I did not get seat time or set up time. Of course I will admit I was rusty too on the driving and age had caught me some. But it was retro fun and it was a last minute thing. In fact they were putting the decals on at the track when I arrived. Less than an hour later with no seat time I attempted to qualify. Now day with my condition I can not even attempt that now. One hit wrong and I am in a wheelchair

[touch]

Old school just pulled in. 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 10, 2023 by touch

[Triple Lindy]

2 minutes ago, touch said:

Old school just pulled in. 

 

 

240 or 280? A buddy of mine had a 240z in high school. That was one fun car!

[BIG STU]

5 minutes ago, touch said:

Old school just pulled in. 

 

 

When I was in the Navy those were all the rage on the shore among single guys officers and enlisted alike. As usual I was odd man out and preferred my Corvettes and Camaros. In a drag race I could smoke them even though I was heavier. Now I never did a road course or road race but I feel the 240s were more nimble and could out handle me. While in the Navy I raced on the drag strip only because street racing is what got me into trouble to begin with and that was why I was in the Navy

[touch]

32 minutes ago, Triple Lindy said:

240 or 280? A buddy of mine had a 240z in high school. That was one fun car!

 

The car left so I will check the next time it's here, but I think it was a 240. 

[TiScape]

2 hours ago, touch said:

A couple of cool cars that I saw over the last two days.

 

Look the Lexus LC's are multiplying in Asheville. 🙂

 

chisag I saw my first Nissan Ariya. Good looking car with nice proportions.

 

 

And the Lexus has the wheels you like! Bonus!! 😊

[NJBigFish22]

Just got back from another practice session.  Feel like I’m making strides, better contact overall.  Still not going past left arm parallel, not worrying about results, but feels better.  My club is having TM out in a few weeks so I booked a slot, not planning on buying anything, but viewing as a chance to get some data from a person that does this regularly and worth the 45 minutes of my time, provided swing is in a good place.  

[touch]

2 minutes ago, NJBigFish22 said:

Just got back from another practice session.  Feel like I’m making strides, better contact overall.  Still not going past left arm parallel, not worrying about results, but feels better.  My club is having TM out in a few weeks so I booked a slot, not planning on buying anything, but viewing as a chance to get some data from a person that does this regularly and worth the 45 minutes of my time, provided swing is in a good place.  

 

P-790's will change your life.

Just saying. 😃

 

Good to hear you are out there working on your swing and feeling some improvement Big Fish. 

[NJBigFish22]

2 minutes ago, touch said:

 

P-790's will change your life.

Just saying. 😃

 

Good to hear you are out there working on your swing and feeling some improvement Big Fish. 

Thanks.
 

No P790’s for me, I like my irons, I’m looking more at hybrids and woods for this fitting thing.  

[miamistomp]

 My brother is a big fan of the Z cars

  He has had them all from the 240 and now has a 350

[Triple Lindy]

21 minutes ago, NJBigFish22 said:

Just got back from another practice session.  Feel like I’m making strides, better contact overall.  Still not going past left arm parallel, not worrying about results, but feels better.  My club is having TM out in a few weeks so I booked a slot, not planning on buying anything, but viewing as a chance to get some data from a person that does this regularly and worth the 45 minutes of my time, provided swing is in a good place.  

I’m with you Fish. It’s been 18 months since my shoulder surgery and I’m just now starting to feel the ball again. Still not scoring well, but my swing/contact is finally starting to feel better. Aen’s comment about the right wrist got me to revisit the No Turn Cast session I bought from Monte Scheinblum a while back. It made more sense this time around, especially since I’ve strengthened my grip and have a better feel for the wrist hinge.

 

I also went for a fitting earlier this year, like you, mainly to get data. I’m done trying to buy a game, at least with equipment. My fitter was a former tour pro, mostly lower level tours, and is now an instructor. I took a couple of lessons with him and he really helped me get on the right path.

 

It’s definitely a process and probably why I’m so infatuated with golf. It’s the one sport that I haven’t been able to get by with on natural ability.

 

Keep plugging!

[TiScape]

1 hour ago, touch said:

Old school just pulled in. 

 

 

A Cali guy in his old Z at t’s golf club! Nice 😊 

[Triple Lindy]

4 minutes ago, miamistomp said:

 My brother is a big fan of the Z cars

  He has had them all from the 240 and now has a 350

I have a friend who was a huge Nissan fan. Had a 350 and raced a Miata. He even went over to Japan to visit the factory. I’m not sure what he got out of that, other than he was obsessed with their cars.

[chisag]

43 minutes ago, NJBigFish22 said:

My club is having TM out in a few weeks so I booked a slot, not planning on buying anything, but viewing as a chance to get some data from a person that does this regularly and worth the 45 minutes of my time, provided swing is in a good place.

 

 

... When they offer free fittings and it is convenient, I love them. I like hitting all the new stuff, including shafts but I very rarely decide to buy anything. That said, at a TM demo day I was surprised how well I hit the Stealth2 HD and it clearly outperformed my gamer in both distance and accuracy. The final straw was sound/feel which is just about perfect for me. I didn't care for the Stealth so I didn't have any expectations for the Stealth2 and since my miss is a draw turned into a bigger draw, the HD was not something I was interested in. But it produces more spin which I need and I bought a lighter weight for the heel and put some lead tape on the toe. 

... I think this is the thing with free fittings. You go there not expecting to buy or change clubs and the majority of the time that is exactly what happens. But with an open mind you can sometimes be pleasantly surprised. 

[TiScape]

10 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

 

... When they offer free fittings and it is convenient, I love them. I like hitting all the new stuff, including shafts but I very rarely decide to buy anything. That said, at a TM demo day I was surprised how well I hit the Stealth2 HD and it clearly outperformed my gamer in both distance and accuracy. The final straw was sound/feel which is just about perfect for me. I didn't care for the Stealth so I didn't have any expectations for the Stealth2 and since my miss is a draw turned into a bigger draw, the HD was not something I was interested in. But it produces more spin which I need and I bought a lighter weight for the heel and put some lead tape on the toe. 

... I think this is the thing with free fittings. You go there not expecting to buy or change clubs and the majority of the time that is exactly what happens. But with an open mind you can sometimes be pleasantly surprised. 

Yup! Exactly why it’s free. They know a decent % of the ppl going there to “try and not buy” will end up pulling the trigger! Esp after they hit the ‘20 mph tailwind’ button on the launch monitor! 😂