Hunts Mean 18 - Rindge, NH - September 7th

[Rob Walker]

Even though I don't know much about the behind the scenes stuff, ever year I wonder if it will be the last tournament at Rindge. Losing PCC and CW proves that bad things can happen to good disc golf courses. Fingers crossed.

[Dave Jackson]

Everyday I go to work Rob and pour my blood, sweat and tears into Maple Hill, I have a similar feeling.
Like the actions of one could ruin my dream come true. All I've worked for could be pulled, probably for good reason and without notice.
My connection to the farm would be severed and I'd be devastated.

Tread lightly everyone when you are at John Hunts course in Rindge.
Treat it as if it were the last time you will ever play there.
Treat it as if disc golf gods reside there.
Hopefully, somehow this year, we can figure a way to leave the place looking better than we found it



BooM!!!

[Jim Bobka]

Well said.

Any real disc golfer should have this mentality. Then teach it to the up and comers.

[Rob Breckenridge]

Tread lightly everyone when you are at John Hunts course in Rindge.
Treat it as if it were the last time you will ever play there.
Treat it as if disc golf gods reside there.

Excellent words of advise Dave, The biggest thing we can do to ensure the return of NH states to Rindge is to be very well behaved guests. Drive very slowly in the Sunridge development, keep loud music to a minimum, I don't recommend fireworks either. I'm not looking to be the fun police, I am one of the few people who gets to play this course anytime I want,I plan on playing Thursday and Friday during the day and doing the tourney Sat. If I could be succinct in my writing which I am not, I would sum it up like this.
Some of The folks down there are looking for an excuse to cause trouble for John, let's not give them any ammo.

I probably have generalized anxiety disorder myself Dave, worrying about some dbags getting Otter Brook pulled, just like you and Maple Hill, I have left a lot of myself out there and would be devastated beyond words to loose what I helped to create.

[Jim Bobka]

That.

Same goes for Barre; several times dbags have tried to disembowel what was started there by not following posted rules, trash everywhere, general idiocy. Even though it's public land, all it takes is one bad twitch to start the dominoes falling.

I began working WITH the 'land owners', not against them. Didn't cry when they said no, didn't fight when they questioned why.

I've never played Hunt's, September stuff has always gotten in the way, and too many tournaments in a row isn't too good for my love life. I am trying to get out of work early next week to play at least once.

And will respect what is not mine.

[Rob Breckenridge]

I hope you can make it out there Jim, it is a short technical course, I think you would do well on it. Let me know if you are going to make it next Thurs-Fri, would love to play a round w/you.

You touched on the concept of the older generation acting as mentors for the new crowd, this is really important, I see a real disconnect with some of the youngsters today when it comes to values that most of us were raised with. If it is not yours, don't take it, if you break it fix it. Live with integrity. None of these seem to be to lofty goals, however, the "me first" generation appears to be in need of a reminder. I believe our actions dictate the path of our intention and will, the old guard needs to remain vigilant stewards, if we do, I anticipate DG will continue to flourish.
Enough of my soapbox, time to go to work.

[Dave Jackson]

Me too Jimbo.
I wanna play with u and Rob if possible next Friday.
I usually do a doubles event that Friday also.

Dis gon be phun

[Andrew McManus]

Excellent words of advise Dave, The biggest thing we can do to ensure the return of NH states to Rindge is to be very well behaved guests. Drive very slowly in the Sunridge development, keep loud music to a minimum, I don't recommend fireworks either. Some of The folks down there are looking for an excuse to cause trouble for John, let's not give them any ammo.

Agreed! The less our presence is felt, the better! After reading some town board meeting minutes, you can cut the air of contentiousness in that neighborhood with a knife. Definitely drive slow and courteously through the entire neighborhood leading up to the course and respect the land as if it were your own backyard. I love this tournament and never want to see the privilege taken away.

[Rob Breckenridge]

^^WORD^^

[Dave Jackson]

I love the idea of driving very slow going in and outta there.
this would be an easy way to tell the hood we care.

I'm wondering if we should leave some flowers in a planter all nice-nice or create a planting bed before we leave?

Sometimes little things like this make all the difference to people. Sometimes not so much

[Dave Jackson]

Just a reminder:

Glow round on the back nine friday night sponsored by the Chappy Cycos

[Rob Breckenridge]

I'm wondering if we should leave some flowers in a planter all nice-nice or create a planting bed before we leave?

This is a good idea Dave, however, there is a charter that states very specifically what Kind of ornamnents, gardens, vegatative life etc can be place , Wish is was joking about this. I think The best we can do, is to be uber sensitive to noise, speed and trash.

[Dave Jackson]

How about a whiskey barrel full of flowers tastefully placed at the sign to turn down to sunridge?
Use the approved flowers?

I used to buy John an expensive 15yr single malt scotch each year when he was there in the castle.....
Just a little thank you.

[Rob Breckenridge]

That's a good idea Dave and actually would work, I think the SUnridge Charter applies to the surrounding residents. not so much the King of the castle. If I had a castle I would send out my minions and crush the uprising allowing freedom and Disc golf to Ring.

[Rob Walker]

There's going to be a barrel full of whiskey at the sign? We will get some tasty flowers at lunch? This tournament keeps getting better!

[John Mucciarone]

Mr Hart,

I regretfully have to drop out, but hope to make it up Sat night/Sunday to play the course.
Please use my entry fee for good, not evil.

[John Hart]

John, Sorry you can't make it, hope to see you sometime over the weekend. Good it is, thanks.

John and one other drop out, so

Chris Metcalf and
Keith Rice

are in, and paid.

[Dave Jackson]

The best tournament of the year is this weekend!!!!

Metcalf is in!!!!

Dis gon be phun!!!

[Jay Ballard]

Oh man, we are in "sticky" status. Thursday can't come soon enough...

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[Rob Breckenridge]

So who is showing up when, I'm around all day Thursday and FRiday and looking to play a ton!

[Matt Duquette]

So who is showing up when, I'm around all day Thursday and FRiday and looking to play a ton!

I'll be around Friday...time TBD. I took the day off so any time is good for me.

[Rob Breckenridge]

I plan on teeing off #1 at 9 AM Thursday and Friday, come on down.

[Doug Callaghan]

I plan on teeing off #1 at 9 AM Thursday and Friday, come on down.

Id like to go up thursday morning. Ill pm you Rob if i can get up there.

[Trent Solomon]

So who is showing up when, I'm around all day Thursday and FRiday and looking to play a ton!

Ill be there Thursday 5ish with flags and a rake

[Chris Mergemekes]

For anyone looking for something to do Saturday night...

http://forums.nefa.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11533

As Dave said...

Dis gon be phun!!!

[John Hart]

Rindge Directions


From Eastern Mass:
Take Route 2 West go past Fitchburg/Leominster and continue to Exit 24B which is Route 140 North. Take 140 North for 9.3 Miles. The road will change to Route 12 North at the light. Continue another 1.4 Miles and take a right where it says To Route 202 North. Follow this north for about 5 miles (you will have crossed into NH). At this point you will be passing a Walmart on your left. Go 0.5 miles past the Walmart and take a left onto Perkins Road. Follow Perkins Road for about 1.3 Miles, and take a right onto Sunridge Road. Go about 0.6 Miles and bear left at fork. The road then ends shortly with a circular road. Stay to the right and then continue straight onto a dirt road. Go down the dirt road about a ¼ mile to an opening and you are at the course.


From Western Mass or Route 91:
Get to Route 2 and go just east of Athol and take Route 202 north through Winchendon. When you cross over into NH go another couple miles to the Walmart on your left. Go 0.5 miles past the Walmart and take a left onto Perkins Road. Follow Perkins Road for about 1.3 Miles, and take a right onto Sunridge Road. Go about 0.6 Miles and bear left at fork. The road then ends shortly with a circular road. Stay to the right and then continue straight onto a dirt road. Go down the dirt road about a ¼ mile to an opening and you are at the course.


From the South:
For most, the best way is to come up through Worcester, and get on 190 North, then Route 2 west. Take Route 2 West go past Fitchburg/Leominster and continue to Exit 24B which is Route 140 North. Take 140 North for 9.3 Miles. The road will change to Route 12 North at the light. Continue another 1.4 Miles and take a right where it says To Route 202 North. Follow this north for about 5 miles (you will have crossed into NH). At this point you will be passing a Walmart on your left. Go 0.5 miles past the Walmart and take a left onto Perkins Road. Follow Perkins Road for about 1.3 Miles, and take a right onto Sunridge Road. Go about 0.6 Miles and bear left at fork. The road then ends shortly with a circular road. Stay to the right and then continue straight onto a dirt road. Go down the dirt road about a ¼ mile to an opening and you are at the course.



From the North or if you get lost:

Get to the intersection of Routes 119 and 202 in Rindge. Go south on Route 202 for about 3/4 mile and take a right onto Perkins Road.

Follow Perkins Road for about 1.3 Miles, and take a right onto Sunridge Road. Go about 0.6 Miles and bear left at fork. The road then ends shortly with a circular road. Stay to the right and then continue straight onto a dirt road. Go down the dirt road about a ¼ mile to an opening and you are at the course.

From Vermont it may be easiest to come across 119 from Brattleboro.

You can take a right off of 202 on either Perkins Road or Thomas Road, they merge together very quickly. Either will work.

[John Hart]

A few things to remember while you are at the course and property:

- Stay on the course and the camping peninsula as much as possible, there are people renting the castle and in the other houses along the street

- Drive very slowly on the roads leading to the course, Sunridge Road and the dirt road

- Limit your trips in and out of the course and keep the music down while driving in and out.

- No Fireworks at all!

- Clean up after yourself

- Have a great time!!!

[Dave Jackson]

NO FIREWORKS.
NO FIREWOOD DUE TO ASIAN LONG HORNED BEETLES.
DRIVE WAY SLOWER THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED TO.
TURN MUSIC WAY DOWN OR OFF WHEN DRIVING INTO SUNRIDGE RD.
LETS NOT GIVE ANY REASONS TO PULL THIS EVENT FROM THIS COURSE.
NO PETS.
LEAVE KIDS AT HOME AS THIS IS TRADITIONALLY A LATE NIGHT PARTY ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS. IT'S A DISC GOLFER PARTY, NOT FAMILY CAMP TRIP.
AND MOST INPORTANTLY, GET READY TO HAVE GOBS OF FUN!!!

Thank you in advance everyone.

[Trent Solomon]

Cant wait for this. Camping out for the first time (even though I live 10 minutes away )

[Jeff Wiechowski]

Waitlist
1 Travis Buchanan (Paid)
2 Rick Williams (Paid)
3 Richard Benoit (Paid)
4 Nat Fairbanks (Paid)
5 Pete Anderson
6 Peter Bean
7 Julie Ferdella
8 Paul Fleming
9 Michelle Smith
10 Mike Andrews
11 Scott Berman
12 Mike Dussault
13 Keith Burtt
14 Kristi Bayer
15 Jasin Bayer
16 John Dickison
17 Lee Chaing
18 Brad Harris
19 Bill Stewart
20 Matt Mourovic
21 Mark Mudgett
22 Titan Bariloni
23 Devin Barrel
24 Bill Corr

I see people on this list that should be thinking about an alternate tourney for this weekend.....

The Mountain calls you...................