Pyramids Doubles & NEFA Auction, Saturday, November 20, 2010

[Bill Stewart]

I saw Borelli posted the following on the front page:

"This truly is a case of another man's junk is another man's treasure."

He's referring to Direnzo valuing another man's junk as treasure, right?

[Joe Yaskis]

ha

[Steve Solbo]

I just spit up water all over my table I was putting together, now it's all smudged.

[John ODonnell]

John O'Donnell and Scott Lemarshe are in for am. Pay you cash that morning.

[Matt Buono]

I saw Borelli posted the following on the front page:

Direnzo values another man's junk as his treasure."
?

[Jason Southwick]

I made a donation online and got charged for sales tax and shipping. Tell me this is not true.

It is not true. Okay, it's true, but only cause Hoey doesn't know how to set up a new product. We will refund the non-donation portion of your donation, Matt.

And thank you for the donation.

[David Hoey]

I made a donation online and got charged for sales tax and shipping. Tell me this is not true.

It is not true. Okay, it's true, but only cause Hoey doesn't know how to set up a new product. We will refund the non-donation portion of your donation, Matt.

And thank you for the donation.

don't be throwing me under the bus... guess this is what happens when you outsource your work.

[Bobby Direnzo]

I saw Borelli posted the following on the front page:

"This truly is a case of another man's junk is another man's treasure."

He's referring to Direnzo valuing another man's junk as treasure, right?

Funny guy huh?? So why don't I see you on the list playing in the womans div? Scared?

[Jason Southwick]

We're up to 38. 16 team spots up for grabs. Are people hanging back or are we really not going to fill this year? Wednesday. Hmmm. It's hard to say in this new disc golf reality with so many courses and tournaments.

Might as well hide this next part in this tournament thread. My current existence was just threatened to the point of maybe my attention span is too short to actually create an ulcer but I feel like I'm lucky and fate shines on me cause a huge concern has been lifted.

In September of 2010, I received letters from both the Leicester Conservation Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. In their own ways, very scary letters. Turns out our clearing of "Southwick Brook" could be considered in violation of waterway regulations. I attended meetings in front of both bodies, and also walked the brook that's on our land and on the course.

The brook, the river, the stream, whatever you call it, is an intricate part of Pyramids. The river attracts us, running water. We've got it in our genes. I'm showing the two DEP guys all the river holes and here and there wondered if my whole life is about to get shut down.

Well, turns out Pyramids can keep the pins and tees where they are with certain concessions -- like not weedwacking the OTHER side of the brook on Hole 4 (which I'm so okay with it's beyond unbelievable), and the addition of a bridge or two, and some other details, outlined in a letter of intent I'm to submit back to the Leicester Conservation Commission, with a copy to the DEP. These are not hardcore demands. I'll follow their guidelines and get my paperwork together

The officials were all reasonable, understood what's going on here, and are not intent on punishing me. I'm required to create a document clearly explaining my potential violations with sufficient solutions, all according to the book. Then I'll be good and grandfathered forever or at least won't have to worry about it.

The thing I had going for me in this brook matter was that having a disc golf course beautifies the land, and pulling dead trees and branches out of the "waterway," doesn't really hurt the environment. Like I said the officials were reasonable. Plus they seemed to understand the fun of it, and that it was a good way to get people outdoors. They seemed to like the idea.

I bet they meet up with much worse waterway violators. And I don't even feel like a waterway violator, especially after all the old-style cans, bottles and tires we dragged out of it, with that hard to pull mud-sucking sound.

The great thing about all this is that my three Hadwen Park presentations -- like waiting for an execution -- steeled me for these meetings, made me realize the importance of preparation, and got the kinks out of the technology I was using to take and project pictures.

One kink being the teeny tiny blurs for slides I showed at the third and best attended Hadwen Park meeting at Hope Cemetery. Thank you again all who attended, and for not mentioning that my role was clearly the meeting goofball who wanted something. Something strange that drives away wildlife and endangers your children.

There was a point. Could be we've lost the point...

The river. Pyramids gets to stay where it is on the river. Whew.

[Ryan Brunelle]

southwick you disgust me you waterway violater...i dont know how I can consciously support your mischievous endeavors going forward. violater...VIOLATOR.

[Andy_Harris]

and in celebration of pyramids staying on the river, all lat 64 rivers will be full price this week.

[Billy Dunne]

Perhaps a discussion of this year's auction items would help drum up interest and fill some spots?

[Davis Johnson]

As a conservation commissioner myself, I was concerned as to possible reactions of the local officials, especially as the modifications to the land and buffer zone are visible from the road. Luckily, they seem to have put the best face on it, which is a lot better than a book in the face. No doubt, that the land has been "improved" for the passive recreation of disc golf is a mitigating factor-- good for them for seeing the big picture here.

[Jeremy Binley]

We're up to 38. 16 team spots up for grabs.

Jason,

Aren't there 42 Teams signed up counting the Century Division?

[Joe Yaskis]

I love it when someone realizes that a person has made a mistake and comes to the rescue like Superman.

Jason, you should learn how to count.

As for my next point, I am calling all the AM's out. MOVE UP YOU WUSSES, this is for charity.




















This text here should be moved up to the top just like you whimp am players.
Buttons is the man

[Jason Southwick]

Wow am I good at this list keeping stuff. 42 teams!

[Joseph Mason Proud, III]

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JJason - I am assuuming that your placement in remedial mathematicss has had no posittive outcome.
Perhapss your sttubborn behaviior model ccan lend an ancilliary role. I understand that you never
played kkiickball as a youtth - youu had some deepp dark mmoral issue perhaps? Or, was it yyour
uncle's stepbrother's sisters' husbaand who played ssome depraved role in your ssucculent youth?

1 thru 4 = 4
1 thru 38 = 38
4 + 38 = 42

We all tried to tell you.

You diidd not liisten.

Yoou will listten now.

[David Hoey]

I made a donation online and got charged for sales tax and shipping. Tell me this is not true.

Fixed.

We've got to figure out a better ponzy scheme.

[Mitch Guess]

I know this is late, but does anyone need a partner in the AM division?

About me: Great at hitting trees, unable to throw a descent approach, and couldn't hit a putt to save a kitten's life.

Let me know

[Sandy Redd]

all we need is 10 more teams for this bad larry to fill.
You will not be disappointed.
Thanks GREG gosh

[Billy Dunne]

Perhaps a discussion of this year's auction items would help drum up interest and fill some spots?

Any baked goods this year? Fudge?

[Bill Dunne]

Perhaps a discussion of this year's auction items would help drum up interest and fill some spots?

Any baked goods this year? Fudge?

Billy - Grab me a tin of Dr. Credit's fudge. I'll reimburse you plus delivery cost.

[Sandy Redd]

Perhaps a discussion of this year's auction items would help drum up interest and fill some spots?

Any baked goods this year? Fudge?

Billy - Grab me a tin of Dr. Credit's fudge. I'll reimburse you plus delivery cost.

If it makes it back on the ride home

[Daniel Marcus]

Billy's gonna have enough funny money to buy a TON of fudge! smack!

[Bill Dunne]

Billy's gonna have enough funny money to buy a TON of fudge! smack!

Yeah, but after carrying your ass all day, he might be too tired to remember.

[Mike Saimond]

It is possible that a new variety of Fudge will be making an appearance at the auction. Mike's Peanut Butter Fudge. This is not a challenge to the Dr. Credit Fudge as I have enjoyed overdosing on the Fudge de Credit myself. I will be offering a different taste perspective with a very sugary chocolate peanut butter variety. Billy you should bring some extra money - just in case.

Remember this is all for charity - and a good time. Keep signing up those teams!!!

[Jason Southwick]

Perhaps a discussion of this year's auction items would help drum up interest and fill some spots?

Good idea. This is what we've got so far, with many pledges including Rick Belhumeur's famous fudge. But this is actually what's here already:

Donator Item Sale Price Buyer
John Mucciarone APO 2010 173g ESP Buzzz with full-color EMC 2010 mini
Bill Dunne Check for $600
Jason Johnson 22-ounce bottle of 7% Clown Shoes Brown Angel Brown Ale
Jason Johnson 22-ounce bottle of 8% Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye Specialty Ale
Jason Johnson 22-ounce bottle of 8% Clown Shoes Eagle Claw Fist Imperial Amber Ale
Jason Johnson 22-ounce bottle of 7% Clown Shoes Black IPA Hoppy Feet Handcrafted India Pale Ale
Jason Johnson Cribbgolf board game
Billy Dunne Brand new red Mach Lite
Billy Dunne Another brand new red Mach Lite
Billy Dunne Red 168g Vibram Ascent
Billy Dunne Red & Black Swirl 172g Vibram Ascent
Billy Dunne Pale green 169g Vibram Ascent
Mike Saimond Five white XL short-sleeve t-shirts Journal Inquirer 20th Annual Track Meet
Mike Saimond Four XL and one L green short-sleeve t-shirts Journal Inquirer Record Breakers
Mike Saimond Pre-1st Run yellow 174g Z Nuke with the small circle nuke logo
Mike Saimond Sparkle blue 174 SP-Line Squall 2010 AM Worlds Ohio
Mike Saimond 166g Black Vibram putter with red Maple Hill logo
Mike Saimond Light pink 168 Star Boss
Mike Saimond Orange 175 Star Teebird Devens King of the Hill2, April 17 2010
Mike Saimond Yellow 175 DX Dart
Mike Saimond White 175g ESP Buzzz APO 2010
Mike Saimond Maroon 175 Champion Teebird Plus 2010 Dam Tournaments
Mike Saimond 176 full-color ESP Buzzz 2010 Greater Hartford DG Open
Mike Saimond Green 169 Star Wraith
Mike Saimond Orange 176 ESP Impact 2007 Ace Race
Mike Saimond Light blue 175 Champion Teebird-L 2010 Dam Tournaments
Mike Saimond 11.2-ounce bottle of 6.7% Grimbergen Blonde Ale
Mike Saimond 12-ounce bottle of 5.4% Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale
Mike Saimond 11.2-ounce bottle of 6.8% Afflngem Blond Ale
Mike Saimond 12-ounce bottle of 5.4% Stone Pale Ale
Mike Saimond 12-ounce bottle of 6.9% Smuttynose IPA
Mike Saimond 24-ounce bottle of 6.7% Sierra Nevada Northern Hemisphere Harvest
Mike Saimond 24-ounce bottle of 6.8% Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop Ale
Mike Saimond 22-ounce bottle of 7.6% Left Hand Brewing Company Warrior IPA
Stephen Ditter Check for $50
Stephen Ditter 22 large-format (6”x4”) reusable NEFA Auction Scorecards with photos on the back side of classic NEFA personalities & images going way way back in our history
Steve Timm Orange Grateful Dude Dimple autographed by Scott Martin
Steve Timm Light blue 171 Champion Teerex-X with stencil dye of Jack in the Shining going “Honey I’m home.”
Steve Timm Orange 174 original Gateway-Quest Inferno
Dave Jackson New in the package Dryguy Gripons – snow tires for your feet
Dave Jackson 40 pairs of toe warmers
Dave Jackson No-Slip Ice Grip – another kind of gripons
Ken Hannah Stereo with speakers
Ken Hannah Dirt-biking plastic chest protector with shoulder straps
Ken Hannah Wet/dry car vacuum
Karl Molitoris 2 lb. 12 ounce package of Ricola Cherry Honey cough drops
Karl Molitoris Ricola Lemon Mint
Karl Molitoris Ricola Honey Lemon
Karl Molitoris Ricola Original Herb
Karl Molitoris Ricola Mixed flavors
Karl Molitoris Ricola Mixed flavors
Marshall Street Lifetime Pyramids Membership
Matt Stroika I quit disc golf so I donated $25 online to the cause. When I go to tournaments mean guys in the Pro division give me wedgies.
Jon Gordon 172 Champion Glow Aviar Nonotuck Disc Golf Club
Jon Gordon 175 Champion Glow Teebird Plus 2010 Dam Tournaments
Amy Friend Framed painting/print of a one-eyed sunflower
Amy Friend Abacus
Amy Friend Mirror framed by painted wooden carvings
Utopia Medium white Innova ladies ss t-shirt with floral disc golf designs back and front
Utopia Star-stamped Pro Katana (looks a little like the Freak)
Utopia L/XL Utopia Flexfit baseball cap
Utopia 175 yellow Echo Star Destroyer small off-center Utopiadiscgolf stamp

[Jon Gordon]

I dropped off acouple of discs for auction to dave hoey in the pro shop on satuday.

[Joseph Mason Proud, III]

if yo fudge iss like yo cookies - oh my

[Joseph Mason Proud, III]

Questions:

How come so little vintage stuff - ?

Are we allowed to auction Vibram stuff?