West Thompson

Steven Dakai · Post by **Steven Dakai** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:32 pm

Ok, I have been asked to see if there is any interest in a West Thompson team. We would only be looking for Pros, ringers and persons who don't mind cheating to win. Anybody?

Jack Gabby · Post by **Jack Gabby** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:31 pm

i would fall under the 'cheater' category.

Jim Wills · Post by **Jim Wills** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:44 pm

Sweeet ! Do it up guys, form the team :twisted:

Greg Aucoin · Post by **Greg Aucoin** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:48 pm

Count me in!

Jeff Emilyta · Post by **Jeff Emilyta** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:58 pm

2 more..... AJ Dart, Jeff Emilyta

David Hoey · Post by **David Hoey** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:42 am

nice!

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:55 am

Steve,

Did you get my PM?
How do we want to proceed?

Steven Dakai · Post by **Steven Dakai** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:09 pm

Ok, the list I have so far is:

Jeff Emilyta
AJ Dart
Greg Aucoin
Jack Gabby
Kevin Kasienski
Gil Melendez
Kevin Foley
Paul Heaton
Steven Dakai

Is there anyone else who wants in on Thompson? If not, we may merge with Hodges. We can still use Thompson, and possibly have Hodges as our alternate course. Nothing is set in stone, nobody should get their panties in a bunch. Mike Murphy and I have spoken briefly about it and it is getting near the time to pay/submit rosters.
Please respond ASAP with comments or complaints.

Steve Solbo · Post by **Steve Solbo** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:09 pm

Guys, I think this is a great idea. Name Hodges as an "Home" course... W. Thompson is south, so snow is probably a little less frequent there... so you'll have options.

Plus, having a roster with a bunch of one set of guys, and another set of guys, you should have NO problem getting the minimum 6 for a challenge.

Go for it!

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:01 pm

Team Hodges (to this point):

Mike Murphy

Mike D

Dewey

Keith Morin

Not as many people as I was hoping, so If everyone on both side wants to go ahead with this merger make your voice heard.

All of the guys on Hodges minus me, do not post on NEFA. Dewey, said he's game. And I'm waiting to hear back from Keith and Mike.

Greg Aucoin · Post by **Greg Aucoin** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:43 am

Here's a couple of my thoughts:

1. Combining works for me. Ideally, to field as competitve a team as possible, we would have more than 12 to TRY OUT, and take the top 12. Also, judging from the Tolland thread, there is potentially a very talented player or two that will not make their team. They could then try out for WT as well, and having a somewhat nearby (to Tolland) home course could help.

2. West Thompson should be the home course seeing as how it's almost ready to field a full team anyways. Hodges is a great alternate if WT has some flooded holes...(quite possible).

Jeff Emilyta · Post by **Jeff Emilyta** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:18 am

Merging both teams together sounds like a good idea, With West Thompson as the "Home" course over Hodges.

Jack Gabby · Post by **Jack Gabby** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:17 pm

I've got no problem with a merge.

One thing:
If there are 9 WT players and 4 Hodges, it would only make sense to have WT as the home course. I like Hodges but its just the 18 vs. 9 hole thing.

Another thing: Looks like 9+4 is already too many. (Is it a 12 man roster?) Tryouts are fine. But if the captain(s) are doing all the organizing, I think its up to them. I won't be offended either way, but it would be nice to be on a team.

Jack Gabby · Post by **Jack Gabby** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:18 pm

By the way, Steve, nice work getting Paul on board. Any luck with the secret weapon?

Steven Dakai · Post by **Steven Dakai** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:55 pm

Gil is a phantom. Sometimes he is there,sometimes it was just a shadow and he really wasn't there at all. Sometimes was enough when we were trying to fill out a roster, but I think we will put him on the waiver wire, pending an unconditional release.
Ergo: We have 12 that want to play so far...
I think that having two courses will be great. Thompson floods, but seems to get less snow. This will give us greater flexibility in scheduling.

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:59 pm

I'm glad this has shaped up.

I have not heard back from two of my players, so I cannot say definitely for them or not.

Are there enough people interested now that there should be a tryout? How much time is left before Solbo needs a roster?

Mark Valis · Post by **Mark Valis** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:53 pm

I would look into Bobby D for the squad we all know he is on the market. Even though he probably thinks he's too good to play with you guys 8-)

. Hodges only has 9 holes and 3 alternates so I would suggest West Thompson as a home course

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:06 pm

11%er wrote:I would look into Bobby D for the squad we all know he is on the market. Even though he probably thinks he's too good to play with you guys . Hodges only has 9 holes and 3 alternates so I would suggest West Thompson as a home course

Sorry Im retired.

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:32 pm

Bobby D wrote:
11%er wrote:I would look into Bobby D for the squad we all know he is on the market. Even though he probably thinks he's too good to play with you guys . Hodges only has 9 holes and 3 alternates so I would suggest West Thompson as a home course

Sorry Im retarded.

fix'd

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:39 pm

Cheef wrote:
Bobby D wrote:
11%er wrote:I would look into Bobby D for the squad we all know he is on the market. Even though he probably thinks he's too good to play with you guys . Hodges only has 9 holes and 3 alternates so I would suggest West Thompson as a home course

Sorry Im retarded.

fix'd

Ya I would be if I had to play for you! :lol:

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:42 pm

Bobby D wrote:Ya I would be if I had to play for you!

WT is Steve's team. Way to take a shot at one of the most peaceful guys on the course.

For shame, Robert! For Shame!!!!

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:43 pm

Im talking about you [bleep] you are the captain on Team Hodges!

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:45 pm

Bobby D wrote:Im talking about you [bleep] you are the captain on Team Hodges!

Lurk Moar

Steven Dakai · Post by **Steven Dakai** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:23 pm

Bob, You are welcome to join us if you would like to.
It is not my team at all, we can choose a captain once the team is formed.
That being said,I suggest we all meet at Thompson on Monday: what time would be good?

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:01 pm

Thanks Steve for the offer. I'm just busting cheefs balls..

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:08 pm

stevend wrote:Bob, You are welcome to join us if you would like to.
It is not my team at all, we can choose a captain once the team is formed.
That being said,I suggest we all meet at Thompson on Monday: what time would be good?

On a weekday I couldn't get there until 530 earliest. I'd be coming from work in Framingham.

Greg Aucoin · Post by **Greg Aucoin** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:32 am

noonish or so is good for me on Mondays...

Steven Dakai · Post by **Steven Dakai** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:49 am

Monday isLabor Day, does that help Mike?

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:09 am

So it is.

Maybe, I may still need to work however. I'll let you know at the Buff Open.

Jack Gabby · Post by **Jack Gabby** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:40 am

I should be there on Monday. I'll check back for the time.