Northampton Disc Golf

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:41 pm

Dear DJ, we always appreciate your feedback. Short basket #8 was moved to the long position. JJ was asking me about a MIA set of loppers - maybe they're his. Are they frontal lobe loppers?

Glad to hear that your recent therapy session was productive.
Come back soon and see the doctor about further treatments - I think you're overdue for your annual assessment. Hopefully you haven't done any irreversible, self-administered damage. Lunacy is forever, but help is available 24-7 at said institution, staff specialists available by appointment.

Davis Johnson · Post by **Davis Johnson** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:22 pm

Yes the loppers seem to be lobotomy post humous (post posterior as opposed to pre-frontal?)

At any rate, feel considerably better, though somewhat muddled, having preformed the procedure myself. Entry was a little hard necessitating the appliction of a diamond drill. However, once achieved, a certain mushiness of incoherence was discovered and immediately excised.

But then the drill bit into the the zone of irrationality at the seat of my Id, deep in the reptilian pre-cambrian stem section.

The diamond drill is still missing. My superego is pointing fingers, so to speak, at my Id, and now I don't know who to believe.

But weep not for me-- this is all MUCH more entertaining than Gameboy.

Jason Johnson · Post by **Jason Johnson** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:40 pm

Attention all, spread the word, we are having a work/play day this Saturday. Conditions at the course are good there is very little snow and some ice that should be gone after tomorrows high temperatures.

Beer and pizza will be supplied for those coming to work.

Basic strategy, cut (at least) and clear rosebushes and bittersweet throughout the course, concentrating mostly on holes 6,8,9,12.

I envision getting started around 10, either working while playing, or working for 2 hours having lunch then playing. Or everybody bring some lunch, I'll bring some snacks, we'll work, then play, then go out to eat.

Hope to see many of you there.
Jason J.

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:34 am

I'm in...

Winter has made me far too sedintary, I need to exert and have withheld therapy for far too long. Ironically it's been the lack of snow that has couped me up in the house more othen than I'd have liked.

Would bringing tools be helpful are are you covered there?

We're looking at some rain in the forecast, so dress accordingly...

Jason Johnson · Post by **Jason Johnson** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:01 pm

Yes rain, but in the 50's. I have a freshly sharpened chainsaw for any large stuff.

A good pair of snips, and a impenetrable pair of gloves, are all you need, good boots, carhart pants, discs.

QUESTIONS ?

413-320-3386

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:50 pm

I'll be starting earlier, have to leave at 11 so if anybody wants to join me.
Jason, you wanna do the bulletin board thang early, or whaa?

Dave Mourad · Post by **Dave Mourad** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:24 pm

Felix - how early? Early will work better for me too, and we'll probably - though not necessarily - have the better weather in the morning.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:45 pm

8:30. Work gloves are good.

DOUGD · Post by **DOUGD** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:56 pm

Anybody up for any early morning round before the rain comes?

Davis Johnson · Post by **Davis Johnson** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 1:52 am

Hey! Fantastic job on the new tee pads-- they add a lot to the course. Pooch and I got in three rounds this afternoon, and it felt fantastic to air it out on bare ground in the middle of February. I also noted a cleared up fairway on 16, and I am sure there were other cosmetics applied that I missed (Is there a left alley to the basket on 8 over the nasty thorn patch that is developing, or is that just a "trees are bare" mirage?)

(Missed the announcement for last work day till after the fact-- hope to contribute for next)

Billy MacWilliams · Post by **Billy MacWilliams** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:43 pm

Felix and J.J. Yesterday I went to check out your course. Great job. Sorry it took so long. It was cold as ice out there. Me and about 30 dog walkers.Will this be a problem in a tournament? Who cares. Great job again.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:18 am

Yeah maybe. Hole #1 is really the only high conflict hole. Not sure how to handle that - it sure would be nice if more of the dog walkers would get a clue - but we may need to redesign or in some way change hole 1. The green is OK, I think, it's more a matter of how to avoid the conflict on the drive. Any ideas appreciated. I personally wouldn't want to eliminate hole 1 but if we could tweak it slightly to minimize conflict I'd be all for that. Suggestions?

Sorry I missed you guys yesterday, I played a round in the afternoon with some of the local diehards.

Davis Johnson · Post by **Davis Johnson** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:19 am

There are frequent passerby on hole one but it's not hard to find openings to throw. I only see a possible problem here during tournaments.

However, a possible way to take the two and four leggeds out of play would be to move the tee for hole one far enough to the the right, to necessitate a drive over the ravine. Which in turn would necessitate clearing an alley to the pin by trimming some of the low hanging branches on the near side of the ravine, as well as trimming back some of the tall brush on the pole hole side of the ravine. This could result in a nicely framed do or die, low ceilinged alley shot to the pin.

Sheesh, how did I manage to miss both Felix and Billy Mac on the same afternoon?!

Doctor's orders: Let's schedule some overdue group therapy. I'm open for an appointment early this coming Friday afternoon....

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:13 pm

Agreed, DJ. It's interesting that we were originally thinking that, but then the doggie crowd trampled a new pathway and so we changed the location to where it is now after coming to the conclusion of "oh, forget it". But it seems to me that to the right with an alley over the ravine could be the ticket at least for a "white" tee. I'm not sure how early I can make it but you are correct, sir, in prescribing Friday afternoon therapy.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 7:49 am

DJ - are you coming out this afternoon? What time?

Davis Johnson · Post by **Davis Johnson** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:14 am

Felix-- I plan to be there in the 2-2:30 time frame-- would this work for you?

discglfr05 · Post by **discglfr05** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:42 am

Anyone going to the course on Saturday? I'm going out to Springfield this weekend and would love to check out the Northampton course

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:08 pm

DJ - I'll be there @2:45. A cold and windy afternoon of therapy is a good enough reason for me to use 2 hours of personal time. God bless the middle class, and insanity.

Davis Johnson · Post by **Davis Johnson** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:00 pm

Beautiful! I'll bring my therapeutic tazer, per orders of my new Doc-- Z. Voltosky Electroprod.

Jason Johnson · Post by **Jason Johnson** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:20 pm

During a tournament the park can be reserved for an event. This does not exclude other users but gives preference to one of the users for that day, this happens with the track folks every week o Tuesdays.

A sign would be put up asking them to avoid using hole one, or to be cautious and to control their dogs, but I like the avoidance better, there is a path to the lower portion of the property.

ABOUT THE TEEPADS. I PUT UP, BY MYSELF THE $1950 REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THOSE. THOSE OF YOU PLAYING THIS COURSE I AM ASKING YOU PERSONALLY TO CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO HELP PAY FOR THIS COURSE AMENITY THAT IS SO VITAL TO EACH AND EVERY HOLE THEY ARE ON. MY ADDRESS IS PO BOX 115 LEEDS, MA 01053

I'M GOING TO AZ FOR THE MEMORIAL, WHERE ITS WARMER THAN IT IS HERE.

Matt Stroika · Post by **Matt Stroika** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:11 am

Good luck at the Memorial Jason. It looks like NEFA land will be fairly well represented at the first NT of the year.

DOUGD · Post by **DOUGD** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:05 pm

Anybody up for a round or 2 on Saturday? Supposed to be in the 50's. It will feel like summer after Buffumville +Kisco Ice Bowls.

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:37 am

Definitely, but just so you know, it looks like a work/play day is shaping up.
Details to follow.

DOUG D · Post by **DOUG D** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:43 pm

No problem, just tell me what to bring.

Jason Johnson · Post by **Jason Johnson** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:11 am

DJ, thanks for your ongoing support, I do appreciate it.

Yup, Sat. fairway edges, should be lenty of time to play/\.

DOUG D · Post by **DOUG D** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:01 am

What time?

Felix Harvey · Post by **Felix Harvey** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:15 am

I'll be there @ 9:00 AM. Definitely bring some leather gloves, loppers can be useful. I think we're working on holes 8-9 long positions, and thorns of 9.

DOUG D · Post by **DOUG D** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 3:40 pm

See you at 9:00am

Jason Johnson · Post by **Jason Johnson** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:12 pm

Part of the adventure in AZ included picking up some discs, and some signatures on them for the purpose of fundraising for the course. I think that officially I'll start a bidding war on March 17th. But to wet your palatte

A Phase 2 Spectra, with the Foutain Hills course on it edge to edge, with Signed by Valerie Jenkins.

A Champion Wraith Worlds Fundraiser Max Weight, signed by Avery Jenkins 2005 Japan Open Champ

A Elite X Buzz with the Gen 002 Huck Lab Foil Stamp on it, Eagle, Salmon, Beaver, clouds, forests etc. Signed by Oregon's Dave Feldberg, the 2005 National Tour Champ and the US Champion.

and...

A 2005 Champion Glo Roc 4 Time US Champion, signed by Mr. 11X himself Ken Climo

So something to think about, all of these discs are signed...on the bottom except Feldbergs who wrote all over the top, I would as you will want to throw them, as they have some special ju ju on them now.

I also got Larry L. to sign a Phase Two Spectra, Larry recently defected to Discraft, but the marker ran out and all he got out looks like "Lamb" but if you know Larry its totally his, but I'll never get rid of that, we were rolling.

I'll be out there in the morning quickly to help cordinate and shuffle some tools around, then I've got basket ball, but that means we can also bring back pizza.

JJ

jvinsant · Post by **jvinsant** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 4:02 pm

I'm heading west this weekend to Northampton. Is the course up and playable?

--Jamie

NEFA DISCussion

Northampton Disc Golf

Work/Playday at the State Hospital

Fundraiser Discs

Northampton this weekend