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Annual Golf Pool 05-12-2004
Yesterday was picking day for the Two Mountains golf pool, a tradition since 1981. The draft was held at Stan's house with the usual comsumption of beverages that spilled over into the Tartan Pub at around 7pm. Norma once again prepared the snacks. Tiger Woods was let back into the pool this year as was the case in the 'St-Andrews' pool. The 'Lachute' pool a predecessor to the Two Mountains pool was disbanded this year.
Thanks to Stan and Norma.
Teams for the 2005 PGA Tour
The LTM May 2005 Reunion Committee Officially Formed 30-11-2004
Here is the Executive Committee for the Reunion:
President: Glenn Story
Treasurer: Sue Spencer
Co-Treasurer: Jenny Lewis
Acitivities Coordinator: Harvey Mapleston
Media/Publicity Coordinator - Jeannette Shadwell
Grad Year Coordinator - Fran Gallotti
Head Coordinator/Secretary - Paula Kay
Remember, this is an ALL GRADS reunion, so it should be a good one. Stay posted.
I Missed the LTM Reunion Meeting 28-11-2004
Unfortunately, I missed yesterday's LTM reunion meeting at Tutti Frutti's in Ste-Therese. If you look at the front page of the Saturday Gazette (RCMP Raids Imperial Tobacco) you will know why. I am waiting to hear from the committee and I will keep you posted with the progress.
We're BACK!! 19-11-2004
Back from a week in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. All was great, weather, golf, ocean, parasailing and sunsets. More news later. Click on the picture it bigger and to see a couple more with descriptions.
LTMHS Reunion Planned for Victoria Day Weekend 09-11-2004
I just heard wind of an all grads LTM reunion planned for May 20-23, 2005. This comes out of the LTMHS Alumni group (on Yahoo). It has nothing to do with me although I told them that I would keep everybody informed. The official annoucement can be found here. You have to sign up to yahoo.groups to see the info on the LTMHS group.
When we did this for the class of 73 in 1998, we started meetings almost 2 years before. Hopefully the age of the internet will cut down that time because May comes very fast. Stay tuned here if you don't have access to yahoo.groups and if you don't have access to the internet, how come you are reading this?
SOMD Grey Cup - Whites win 13-7 Pictures here
It was the 40th annual Grey Cup for the SOMD touch football league. The day was great although the weather could have been a little better. Sorry I don't have time to write much but the 32 pictures tell 32,000 words.
It's is Now Official - Bus leaves Tartan at 9:00am05-11-2004
Everything is NOW confirmed! Here is the agenda for SOMD Grey Cup Day tomorrow. The bus will leave the Tartan Pub at 9:00am sharp to go to the Douze (Cournoyer's) for breakfast. It will then leave so that we may arrive at Molson Stadium for our 11:00am game. We have access to the showers in the dressing room, therefore you won't have to stink all day. At around 2:00pm we will head to Pointe Ste-Charles for our day of libation. There will be a trip back to Two-Mountains around 6 or 7 depending on the activities and some of us will continue the festivities in the downtown area. Possible targets of mayhem: Diana Bar, Hurley's, Cock and Bull. The bus will then retrieve us once again around midnight or when somebody cries 'uncle'.
All this for a mere $20 plus paying off last week's beer bill from my house. Please do NOT take your car to the Tartan on Saturday morning as you will not be in any shape to return to it on Saturday evening. Get a lift to the Tartan, even you Gary Mac. Also, if you want to join us as a spectator, you may. The bus will be a little cheaper for everyone. We are trying to fill Molson Stadium. Right now, we are trying fill 22,997 seats.
Since our communication channels have been questionable in the past, could you please let anyone know what's going on. Someone please tell Rollie.
SOMD Grey Cup to Be Played at Molson Stadium 03-11-2004
It is confirmed, this Saturday's SOMD Grey Cup will be played at Percival Molson Stadium at 11:00am. The game has not been played there since the Alouettes have made it their home. This 40th annual Grey Cup will be extra special and it will be televised, albeit on time-delay and only on one screen (at the Barserie Capri in Pointe-St-Charles).
Arrangements are now being made for a bus to transport players worry free. If only we could get everyone to pay for last week's beer, we will be able to afford the whole thing.
Friday evening, the Tartan Pub sponsored a bus for 30 of its patrons for a road trip to go see Brad Denis of the Verdun Dragons fight it out with the Laval Chiefs at the Bell Centre (instead of the usual Verdun Auditorium). Unfortunately, the coach made a bad decision of not dressing Brad for the game. To put it midly, the decision was not taken very well by Brad. Needless to say, we quickly lost interest in the game. According to the coach, this game was going to be different. That, it was. With only 19:53 left in the first period. Yes 7 seconds into the period. The clock had stopped 5 times for 5 separate fights. The first two fights were entertaining but it soon became a joke. With 10 'men' in the penalty box the game went.
Then it dawned on us that instead of watching this boxing match without Brad and paying $8.75 for a
12 ounce beer at the Bell Centre, we
could be paying $8.00 for a REAL beer in a downtown bar. Assured by a
safe ride home on the bus at 11:00, we headed off to Hurley's Irish Pub where
Bill (Hurley) himself greeted us with a smile. In case you don't know,
Bill is another Two Mo native who has made it big in the world. For the
next two hours, we had a grand time with the Guiness flowing 'freely'
and the Irish band playing some of our favorite tunes. We felt like WE
'could walk 500 miles' instead of taking the bus home. But we did take
the bus home (to the Tartan) and continued the party there. It was
quite the evening and yes Chris Smith, there are pictures (15 in all).
Click on
the picture for more pictures. Thanks to the Tartan for providing the
bus and thanks to the coach for benching Brad so that we could enjoy an
'alternate' evening without paying $8.75 a GD domestic beer. Also,
kudo's to the people who managed to sneak in various beverages into the
Bell Centre without the advantage of the customary winter apparel.
$8,75 a beer, Garold don't get any crazy ideas. And, sorry Gary Mac for
the lack of communication on our Bell Centre escape.
SOMD Touch Football Going Strong After 6 Games 16-10-2004
With only two games until the SOMD Grey Cup on November 6th, the SOMD is going very strong. With the addition of rookies Billy Morris and more recently, Kevin Goyetche, the league has grown to 24 regular players. One of the highlights this year has been the food. With a different theme every week, the players are treated to some culinary delights prepared by the players and ex-players. This year has featured the traditional opening game sandwiches (Mark Larose), the fantastic Momesso's sub copies (Les Brault), a Mexican treat this week (Fernando) and the usual always ready in case of emergency hot dogs by Earl Macdonald. Next week promises to be a treat with a combination Chef Surprise (Gary Nixon) and the famous chili by Chilian Jamie Gibson. The final regular season treat will a carnivore's dream Jambalaya whipped up by Tom Griffin. This will be the highlight of the Grey Cup picking party along with the new tradition of bottle ends. I will have a full update and pictures after next week's game.
Gender Barrier Broken at Skins Game 11-10-2004
An historical event happened on Monday Thanksgiving day. Patty Humpheys and Lynn Macdonald became the women to compete in a golf tournament that was posted at the Tartan Pub. On what was supped to be a sunny day, the two women teed off with Earl Macdonald and Jean Demers to break the 57 year 'ban' on women competing
in an all men's
tournament. Does this mean that the end of the male dominance in Tartan
Golf. (Un)fortunately not because
this event was not on the official
Tartan tour as it is an independent event.
The eventual winning team of the event consisted of Paul Goyetche, Brian Kane and Clary Potter. Although the turnout was smaller than usual, everyone had a good time despite the cold and lack of sun. Click on the Thanksgiving on the right for more pictures and all the results.
Only 20 Golfers For Thanksgiving Game 10-10-2004
Family, injury and fed up with golf syndrome has taken a toll on this year's version of the Thanksgiving day tournament. There will only be 5 foursomes teeing off on what is supposed to be a great sunny day. This low key tournament has hit the end of it's life. This will be last time that it is played. Appropriately, it will be played on holes that will never played again as we make our way through a revised Deux-Montagnes layout that somehow next is supposed to produce a 'quality' 18 holf golf course (instead of 2 somewhat low quality ones). We'll see if next year's prices reflect this 'improvement'. To the players for tomorrow, please be there before 9:00 as the foursomes will be made up on the tee.
Scott Martin Update 02-10-2004
As many of my usual readers know, Two mo native, Scott Martin has been living a dream for the past few years as a caddy on the PGA tour. This year has been pretty good to him as his golfers have had 3 top-ten finishes. This was done by 3 different golfers as Scott has had many different bags this year. He has caddied for Jay Williamson, Craig Perks, Geoff Ogilvy, Notah Begay, Tim Wilkinson, Joel Edwards and this week, Steve Allan as Notah Begay has decided to call it quits for the rest of the year. This year's highlights include a number of rounds with Tiger but caddying at the Masters (for Craig Perks) was the one highlight that stands out.
Scott sent me a few pictures this week and I had a good laugh over one of them. One of his caddy buddies, Scott Gneiser (David Toms' caddy) is married to the daughter of a legend of the Chicago Black Hawks. Scott went to Scott's house during the Western Open in Chicago and this picture was taken. In case you didn't know, before his unbridled love for the Philadelphia Flyers began, Scott was a big Black Hawk's fan. Click here for pictures.
October 11th Annual Team Skins Game is ON 03-10-2004
The 7th almost annual skins game is a go. I booked Golf Deux-Montagnes in an attempt to play the Patriote's Number 8 hole one last time. The eight hole is where we payed our respects to Sean Magill who passed away there last year. Unfortunately, tomorrow will be the last day that the 8th hole will be played as Monday the course will be reconfigured as an 18 hole course. The bulldozers will be coming for the expansion of the industrial park and the Odessa Car Auction. This year's 18 hole layout is only temporary as the layout for next year is supposed to make the Golf Deux-Montagnes a credidle 18 hole course. The snack shack will no longer be needed as you will be coming back to the clubhouse after 9. This means crossing the road 4 times in a round. Eventually (when someone gets killed) there will be a tunnel under the road (named in memory of the victim). Click on my Thanksgiving Skins Game links on the right for more info.
As the Tartan Spring Open is in many cases the first game of the year for many casual players, this tournament marks the end of the season for many people. Send me an e-mail ASAP if you want in.
Once Again I Apologize For My Lack of Updates 21-09-2004
I have been busy lately and anytime I have sat in front of my computer, I have had something else to do. So here goes nothing. You will find on my golf page that my team won the Vegas golf tournament last weekend. It was a good one to win and it was a great day. Speaking of golf tournaments my annual Thanksgiving Skins game is back this year after a one year hiatus. It will be on Monday October 11. I am trying to get golf Deux-Montagnes to host it since it will be our last chance to play Sean's 8th hole as almost half of the course is been destroyed for the expansion of the industrial park. Stay tuned for more info on this tournament that usually marks the end of the season for most Two Mountain golfers.
SOMD game 2 was a grand day as we 'lingered' at the park for quite some time enjoying the weather. It looks like Grey Cup day has been officially announced as November 6th. This would mean a 9 game season as opposed to the 13 week schedule we used to have a few years ago. I am not sure if the spousal units appreciate that fact.
It's the 'All Sports' Season Again 14-09-2004
It's that time of the year again. First football game Saturday. First hockey game Monday. Next golf game Friday. First Friday hockey after golf. This is where my trunk get the most workout. This is also the only month of the year that I would consider driving an SUV. Oh yah! In two weeks, I'll need room for my darts. Every September, I get a little depressed as I see the sun going down earlier and earlier. Gone are the after work rounds of golf. Gone are summer hours with Friday afternoons off. Gone are the West Nile carrying mosquitoes (sorry, that's good). Gone are the summer fashions.
Unfortunately, in, are the shorts that Glen Morris wore to touch football. In are the drives to and from work directly into the sun for us people that live northwest of the city. In are the leaves that wait to fall until you have just mowed or raked the lawn.
This also seems to be the time of the year that I try to compensate the depresssion by buying things. Most of my electronic equipment puchases have been in the October-November time frame. No plans yet this year although the Bell ExpressVu HDTV PVR is coming out soon. So maybe that will be just in time for my winter hybernation that will start just after Mexico (mid November).
SOMD Ready for 35th Season 10-09-2004
The SOMD touch football league will be kicking it off tomorrow (Sept 11) for its 35th year. Since 1969, a motley crew of boys of all ages has taken to the football field for a 'friendly' game of touch football. God (Ron Fitzmorris) one of the original members along with Earl Macdonald (the other original) will arrive at the field some time near 10:00am for game that will start sometime around 10:30. What field? you ask. The annual tradition of the first game is actually looking for a field to play at. Our regular 15th avenue pitch is usually taken by soccer players this weekend. As usual, there will be confusion and people driving everywhere to find the game.
No matter, eventually a game will break out followed by the usual beverages and the new tradition of food.
This year look for a 35th Anniversary tournament with all the ex-players getting invited to play or at least attend. Stay tuned to the SOMD link on the right side.
Great Day for the Sean Magill Memorial Tournament. 07-09-2004
A great day all around for the Sean Magill Tournament. Unfortunately, Labour Day was appropriately named as it was a Labour getting up. I promise that I will have the some photos posted Tuesday evening.
The three-peat Champions were finally de-throned and a team of ringers narrowly beat out two local teams by posting an early -9. The results are posted at the Tartan link to the right. Click here to see the pictures.
Sean Magill Memorial Tournament All Set for Sunday September 5th
The First Annual Sean Magill Memorial Golf tournament is almost here. It's hard to believe that it has been a year since Sean has passed away while playing in this annual affair. Many
people have
expressed their interest in forming their own
teams to honour Sean. Sean Jr, has reserved spots for over 30 people,
some of them coming over from Ireland to participate,
In the last ten years or so, the fall version of this golf classic has been played in the "vegas" format. This allows for a different kind of golf game and the resulting scores are evidence of some fine shot making. The winning team usually comes in at around -8 or -9 in this friendly competion. Hurrry because registration ends on Tuesday August 31 at the Tartan Pub. The price this year is $65 which included green fees and a supper at the Tartan. Cheers Sean! Go to the Tartan Pub Activities link for tee-times.
Canada Hangs on to the Wyder Cup 22-08-2004
Despite a last round surge by Team USA, Canada retains the cup with a final score of 30 to 25. USA trailed by 7 points at the end of the third round but rallied in the singles matches and at one point had cut the Canadain lead to 1 point. Fortunately for the Canadians, the last four pairings went to Canada making it look like an easy victory.
The scramble (aka Vegas) match play was a grueling affair that lasted well over three hours for the 9 hole match. The final round was played in considerably less time but the final foursome just made it in before darkness. The party continued on into the night until the school bus hired for Team USA decided that the evening was over. A few Team Canada members lingered on to savour the victory and the success of the third annual Wyder Cup. Hope to see you next year. Click the link on the right as usual.
Canada Takes Early Lead In Wyder Cup 20-08-2004
Team Canada Has taken the lead after the first day of Wyder Cup action. The first nine was close. Only 6 to 5 for Canada but the Canada put on the after burners in the second matches. The score after one day: 14 1/2 to 7 1/2. There are still 33 points to go for tomorrow, so stay tuned.....
3 Americans Sent to Scout the Golf Course 19-08-2004
At 1:15 this afternoon, 3 Americans were spotted at le Victorien golf course. It seems that they were sent ahead of the bus carrying the rest of the Wyder Cup team in order to report on the golf course. They were observed in the parking lot accompanied by what looked to be a Canadian who seemed to hide his face in shame. The bus is expected to arrive later.
Also more good news. Tommy Turnaround has arrived in Montreal despite the slight rain shower that crossed his path on the South Shore. Again, stay posted to this website for reports from the Team Canada meeting this evening and the results of tomorrow's matches
.
To the right is an unidentified Canadian player, Randy Emerson, Fred Wall and Bob Coll. As usual, click on the picture to enlarge it.
One Day Left to the Big Day 19-08-2004
Today marks the last day of practice for anyone involved in the Wyder Cup. The early birds from Boston will be sneaking a game in at le Victorien at 1:15. If anyone goes by there, make sure you spy on them and report to me. There is an unofficial meeting of Team Canada at the Tartan tomorrow night around 7:00pm. Rumour has it that some Americans will be there. The Cup Might make an appearance too. Saturday's breakfast has now been moved to Rosemere at the Cote St Luc BBQ (236 Labelle Blvd both teams will be there at 10:30 before heading off to the Oka Golf Club.
Team Canada Caught Practicing at Night 16-08-2004
Team Canada has been caught trying to improve their game at night. This picture shows some Team Canada members at the Victorien in the wee hours long after sunset. The Americans (from Boston) will be protesting this move as practice is only allowed during
the day. Click on the picture to
enlarge it.
Also, the final player to be named to the team was announced on Monday. He is Ron Rose (see two articles below). He will be replacing Stan Rose in the Saturday competition at Oka. Welcome Ron, and see you at the driving range this week, if your car cooperates.
Both Team Line-ups Announced in the Wyder Cup 15-08-2004
Both captains have announced their intended line-ups for this week's Wyder Cup matches. Captain Paul and Stan shuffled names around during the PGA championship and came up with what seems to be a well balanced arrangement of players to match with Captain Wobbit's selection. The fun all starts Friday morning at le Victorien golf course. More news will follow soon as we announce the 23rd and final player to join team Canada. Click the link on the right for full info.
Ron Back in the Ranks of the Gainly Employed 09-08-2004
This morning marked the return to the workforce of our friend Ron Rose. After an almost 3 year hiatus from the daily grind, Ron cheerfully left his home at 7:18 this morning for his first day on his new job at L-3 Com (formerly Bombardier Defence or Canadair). On his way out of the door, he was surprised by the applause of his supporters (myself, his cousins Stan and Brian, vacationing Paddy, and Gary Mac and Bob Slovik who were returning from working the night shift). We were all happy to see Mr. Mom return to the 'normal' life as was Karen who happens to be on vacation this week.
Click on the picture to see the big smile on Ron's face as he heads out to the rhythm of the Loverboy song 'Working for the Weekend'. In this case everybody's was watching.
Once again the hot dog tournament kicked of the Canadair/Bombardier/L3-com shutdown. This tradition started many years ago. On the first Tuesday of the Canadair shutdown, which usually coincides with the construction holiday, a friendly golf tournament is 'organized' to celebrate summer. Some 27 golfers participated this year and the sausages and hot dogs were flying off the BBQ. Teams of three were drawn at random after the game and their combined score determined the standings. The team of Mike O'Neil, Gary MacMillan and Mike Kane took first place. The low round of the day was a 78 by Mike McKeown who was +1 after 14 holes but finished in a blaze of bogeys (and a double).
The action then returned to the Tartan Pub where Garold cooked up the dogs for all to enjoy. Click here for a slide show and maybe a chuckle. First 'Real' French Canadian Makes the 2004 Wyder Team 19-07-2004
Finally
some Pepsi to go with our fries. Serge Larin, Monsieur e-Bay, has
accumulated
enough points to be reinstated to the 2004 edition of the Wyder Cup.
The
craftsman club maker will once again proudly wear the Team Canada
colours
and will try to match his 3 for 4 record of last year when he was
paired
up with Mike Goyetche (who has yet to be named to the team). Bienvenue
Serge and bonne chance!
Yesterday was picking day for the Two Mountains golf pool, a tradition since 1981. The draft was held at Stan's house with the usual comsumption of beverages that spilled over into the Tartan Pub at around 7pm. Norma once again prepared the snacks. Tiger Woods was let back into the pool this year as was the case in the 'St-Andrews' pool. The 'Lachute' pool a predecessor to the Two Mountains pool was disbanded this year.
Thanks to Stan and Norma.
Teams for the 2005 PGA Tour
| Robinson Mitchell |
B Rose Macmillan Goyetche |
Gleeson Walsh |
Hutchison Murphy |
R Rose Jamie Gibson |
Potter Potter Gibson |
Dore McKeown Fraser |
S Rose O'Neil Oke |
| Singh | Woods | Mickelson | Els | Goosen | Furyk | Scott | Toms |
| Appleby | Kelly | Cink | Love | Garcia | DiMarco | Ames | Weir |
| Johnson | Harrington | Clarke | Maruyama | Howell | Flesch | Hensby | Campbell |
| Funk | Hamilton | Parnevik | Sabbatini | Perry | Choi | Verplank | Allenby |
| Jacobson | Lehman | Rose | Riley | Triplett | Herron | Donald | Daly |
| Petterson | Clark | Ogilvy | Pernice | Waldorf | Palmer | Leonard | Byrd |
| Kuehne | Van Pelt | Baird | Franco | Austin | Pampling | Cejka | Kaye |
| Maggert | Lickliter | Lonard | Faxon | Estes | Duval | Na | Haas |
| Ogilvie | Purdy | Crane | Frasar | Kendall | Price | Petrovic | Couples |
| Janzen | Taylor | Oberholser | Tway | Begay | Sluman | Lowery | Walker |
| Mahan | McCarron | Smith | Langer | Baddeley | Damron | Hoch | Sutherland |
| Huston | Westwood | Geiberger | Micheel | Durant | Hart | Parry | Bjorn |
The LTM May 2005 Reunion Committee Officially Formed 30-11-2004
Here is the Executive Committee for the Reunion:
President: Glenn Story
Treasurer: Sue Spencer
Co-Treasurer: Jenny Lewis
Acitivities Coordinator: Harvey Mapleston
Media/Publicity Coordinator - Jeannette Shadwell
Grad Year Coordinator - Fran Gallotti
Head Coordinator/Secretary - Paula Kay
Remember, this is an ALL GRADS reunion, so it should be a good one. Stay posted.
I Missed the LTM Reunion Meeting 28-11-2004
Unfortunately, I missed yesterday's LTM reunion meeting at Tutti Frutti's in Ste-Therese. If you look at the front page of the Saturday Gazette (RCMP Raids Imperial Tobacco) you will know why. I am waiting to hear from the committee and I will keep you posted with the progress.
We're BACK!! 19-11-2004
Back from a week in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. All was great, weather, golf, ocean, parasailing and sunsets. More news later. Click on the picture it bigger and to see a couple more with descriptions.
LTMHS Reunion Planned for Victoria Day Weekend 09-11-2004
I just heard wind of an all grads LTM reunion planned for May 20-23, 2005. This comes out of the LTMHS Alumni group (on Yahoo). It has nothing to do with me although I told them that I would keep everybody informed. The official annoucement can be found here. You have to sign up to yahoo.groups to see the info on the LTMHS group.
When we did this for the class of 73 in 1998, we started meetings almost 2 years before. Hopefully the age of the internet will cut down that time because May comes very fast. Stay tuned here if you don't have access to yahoo.groups and if you don't have access to the internet, how come you are reading this?
SOMD Grey Cup - Whites win 13-7 Pictures here
It was the 40th annual Grey Cup for the SOMD touch football league. The day was great although the weather could have been a little better. Sorry I don't have time to write much but the 32 pictures tell 32,000 words.
It's is Now Official - Bus leaves Tartan at 9:00am05-11-2004
Everything is NOW confirmed! Here is the agenda for SOMD Grey Cup Day tomorrow. The bus will leave the Tartan Pub at 9:00am sharp to go to the Douze (Cournoyer's) for breakfast. It will then leave so that we may arrive at Molson Stadium for our 11:00am game. We have access to the showers in the dressing room, therefore you won't have to stink all day. At around 2:00pm we will head to Pointe Ste-Charles for our day of libation. There will be a trip back to Two-Mountains around 6 or 7 depending on the activities and some of us will continue the festivities in the downtown area. Possible targets of mayhem: Diana Bar, Hurley's, Cock and Bull. The bus will then retrieve us once again around midnight or when somebody cries 'uncle'.
All this for a mere $20 plus paying off last week's beer bill from my house. Please do NOT take your car to the Tartan on Saturday morning as you will not be in any shape to return to it on Saturday evening. Get a lift to the Tartan, even you Gary Mac. Also, if you want to join us as a spectator, you may. The bus will be a little cheaper for everyone. We are trying to fill Molson Stadium. Right now, we are trying fill 22,997 seats.
Since our communication channels have been questionable in the past, could you please let anyone know what's going on. Someone please tell Rollie.
SOMD Grey Cup to Be Played at Molson Stadium 03-11-2004
It is confirmed, this Saturday's SOMD Grey Cup will be played at Percival Molson Stadium at 11:00am. The game has not been played there since the Alouettes have made it their home. This 40th annual Grey Cup will be extra special and it will be televised, albeit on time-delay and only on one screen (at the Barserie Capri in Pointe-St-Charles).
Arrangements are now being made for a bus to transport players worry free. If only we could get everyone to pay for last week's beer, we will be able to afford the whole thing.
The Teams:
| Glen
Morris (Captain) |
Dale
Rose (Captain) |
| Brendan
Brooks (Tenille) |
Gary
Nixon (Tenille) |
| Mark
Larose |
Stan
Rose |
| Mark
Thivierge |
Bill
Morris |
| Rollie
Fiset |
Gary
Macmillan |
| Earl
Macdonald |
Paul
Goyetche |
| Ray
Lapointe |
Bob
Raymond |
| Ron
Fitzmorris |
Les
Brault |
| Paddy
Dore |
Kevin
Goyetche |
| Charles
Daneault |
Skitz |
| Jamie
Gibson |
Stay tuned
Tartan
Gang On The Road 23-10-2004Friday evening, the Tartan Pub sponsored a bus for 30 of its patrons for a road trip to go see Brad Denis of the Verdun Dragons fight it out with the Laval Chiefs at the Bell Centre (instead of the usual Verdun Auditorium). Unfortunately, the coach made a bad decision of not dressing Brad for the game. To put it midly, the decision was not taken very well by Brad. Needless to say, we quickly lost interest in the game. According to the coach, this game was going to be different. That, it was. With only 19:53 left in the first period. Yes 7 seconds into the period. The clock had stopped 5 times for 5 separate fights. The first two fights were entertaining but it soon became a joke. With 10 'men' in the penalty box the game went.
Then it dawned on us that instead of watching this boxing match without Brad and paying $8.75 for a
12 ounce beer at the Bell Centre, we
could be paying $8.00 for a REAL beer in a downtown bar. Assured by a
safe ride home on the bus at 11:00, we headed off to Hurley's Irish Pub where
Bill (Hurley) himself greeted us with a smile. In case you don't know,
Bill is another Two Mo native who has made it big in the world. For the
next two hours, we had a grand time with the Guiness flowing 'freely'
and the Irish band playing some of our favorite tunes. We felt like WE
'could walk 500 miles' instead of taking the bus home. But we did take
the bus home (to the Tartan) and continued the party there. It was
quite the evening and yes Chris Smith, there are pictures (15 in all).
Click on
the picture for more pictures. Thanks to the Tartan for providing the
bus and thanks to the coach for benching Brad so that we could enjoy an
'alternate' evening without paying $8.75 a GD domestic beer. Also,
kudo's to the people who managed to sneak in various beverages into the
Bell Centre without the advantage of the customary winter apparel.
$8,75 a beer, Garold don't get any crazy ideas. And, sorry Gary Mac for
the lack of communication on our Bell Centre escape.SOMD Touch Football Going Strong After 6 Games 16-10-2004
With only two games until the SOMD Grey Cup on November 6th, the SOMD is going very strong. With the addition of rookies Billy Morris and more recently, Kevin Goyetche, the league has grown to 24 regular players. One of the highlights this year has been the food. With a different theme every week, the players are treated to some culinary delights prepared by the players and ex-players. This year has featured the traditional opening game sandwiches (Mark Larose), the fantastic Momesso's sub copies (Les Brault), a Mexican treat this week (Fernando) and the usual always ready in case of emergency hot dogs by Earl Macdonald. Next week promises to be a treat with a combination Chef Surprise (Gary Nixon) and the famous chili by Chilian Jamie Gibson. The final regular season treat will a carnivore's dream Jambalaya whipped up by Tom Griffin. This will be the highlight of the Grey Cup picking party along with the new tradition of bottle ends. I will have a full update and pictures after next week's game.
Gender Barrier Broken at Skins Game 11-10-2004
An historical event happened on Monday Thanksgiving day. Patty Humpheys and Lynn Macdonald became the women to compete in a golf tournament that was posted at the Tartan Pub. On what was supped to be a sunny day, the two women teed off with Earl Macdonald and Jean Demers to break the 57 year 'ban' on women competing
in an all men's
tournament. Does this mean that the end of the male dominance in Tartan
Golf. (Un)fortunately not because this event was not on the official
Tartan tour as it is an independent event.The eventual winning team of the event consisted of Paul Goyetche, Brian Kane and Clary Potter. Although the turnout was smaller than usual, everyone had a good time despite the cold and lack of sun. Click on the Thanksgiving on the right for more pictures and all the results.
Only 20 Golfers For Thanksgiving Game 10-10-2004
Family, injury and fed up with golf syndrome has taken a toll on this year's version of the Thanksgiving day tournament. There will only be 5 foursomes teeing off on what is supposed to be a great sunny day. This low key tournament has hit the end of it's life. This will be last time that it is played. Appropriately, it will be played on holes that will never played again as we make our way through a revised Deux-Montagnes layout that somehow next is supposed to produce a 'quality' 18 holf golf course (instead of 2 somewhat low quality ones). We'll see if next year's prices reflect this 'improvement'. To the players for tomorrow, please be there before 9:00 as the foursomes will be made up on the tee.
Scott Martin Update 02-10-2004
As many of my usual readers know, Two mo native, Scott Martin has been living a dream for the past few years as a caddy on the PGA tour. This year has been pretty good to him as his golfers have had 3 top-ten finishes. This was done by 3 different golfers as Scott has had many different bags this year. He has caddied for Jay Williamson, Craig Perks, Geoff Ogilvy, Notah Begay, Tim Wilkinson, Joel Edwards and this week, Steve Allan as Notah Begay has decided to call it quits for the rest of the year. This year's highlights include a number of rounds with Tiger but caddying at the Masters (for Craig Perks) was the one highlight that stands out.
Scott sent me a few pictures this week and I had a good laugh over one of them. One of his caddy buddies, Scott Gneiser (David Toms' caddy) is married to the daughter of a legend of the Chicago Black Hawks. Scott went to Scott's house during the Western Open in Chicago and this picture was taken. In case you didn't know, before his unbridled love for the Philadelphia Flyers began, Scott was a big Black Hawk's fan. Click here for pictures.
October 11th Annual Team Skins Game is ON 03-10-2004
The 7th almost annual skins game is a go. I booked Golf Deux-Montagnes in an attempt to play the Patriote's Number 8 hole one last time. The eight hole is where we payed our respects to Sean Magill who passed away there last year. Unfortunately, tomorrow will be the last day that the 8th hole will be played as Monday the course will be reconfigured as an 18 hole course. The bulldozers will be coming for the expansion of the industrial park and the Odessa Car Auction. This year's 18 hole layout is only temporary as the layout for next year is supposed to make the Golf Deux-Montagnes a credidle 18 hole course. The snack shack will no longer be needed as you will be coming back to the clubhouse after 9. This means crossing the road 4 times in a round. Eventually (when someone gets killed) there will be a tunnel under the road (named in memory of the victim). Click on my Thanksgiving Skins Game links on the right for more info.
As the Tartan Spring Open is in many cases the first game of the year for many casual players, this tournament marks the end of the season for many people. Send me an e-mail ASAP if you want in.
Once Again I Apologize For My Lack of Updates 21-09-2004
I have been busy lately and anytime I have sat in front of my computer, I have had something else to do. So here goes nothing. You will find on my golf page that my team won the Vegas golf tournament last weekend. It was a good one to win and it was a great day. Speaking of golf tournaments my annual Thanksgiving Skins game is back this year after a one year hiatus. It will be on Monday October 11. I am trying to get golf Deux-Montagnes to host it since it will be our last chance to play Sean's 8th hole as almost half of the course is been destroyed for the expansion of the industrial park. Stay tuned for more info on this tournament that usually marks the end of the season for most Two Mountain golfers.
SOMD game 2 was a grand day as we 'lingered' at the park for quite some time enjoying the weather. It looks like Grey Cup day has been officially announced as November 6th. This would mean a 9 game season as opposed to the 13 week schedule we used to have a few years ago. I am not sure if the spousal units appreciate that fact.
It's the 'All Sports' Season Again 14-09-2004
It's that time of the year again. First football game Saturday. First hockey game Monday. Next golf game Friday. First Friday hockey after golf. This is where my trunk get the most workout. This is also the only month of the year that I would consider driving an SUV. Oh yah! In two weeks, I'll need room for my darts. Every September, I get a little depressed as I see the sun going down earlier and earlier. Gone are the after work rounds of golf. Gone are summer hours with Friday afternoons off. Gone are the West Nile carrying mosquitoes (sorry, that's good). Gone are the summer fashions.
Unfortunately, in, are the shorts that Glen Morris wore to touch football. In are the drives to and from work directly into the sun for us people that live northwest of the city. In are the leaves that wait to fall until you have just mowed or raked the lawn.
This also seems to be the time of the year that I try to compensate the depresssion by buying things. Most of my electronic equipment puchases have been in the October-November time frame. No plans yet this year although the Bell ExpressVu HDTV PVR is coming out soon. So maybe that will be just in time for my winter hybernation that will start just after Mexico (mid November).
SOMD Ready for 35th Season 10-09-2004
The SOMD touch football league will be kicking it off tomorrow (Sept 11) for its 35th year. Since 1969, a motley crew of boys of all ages has taken to the football field for a 'friendly' game of touch football. God (Ron Fitzmorris) one of the original members along with Earl Macdonald (the other original) will arrive at the field some time near 10:00am for game that will start sometime around 10:30. What field? you ask. The annual tradition of the first game is actually looking for a field to play at. Our regular 15th avenue pitch is usually taken by soccer players this weekend. As usual, there will be confusion and people driving everywhere to find the game.
No matter, eventually a game will break out followed by the usual beverages and the new tradition of food.
This year look for a 35th Anniversary tournament with all the ex-players getting invited to play or at least attend. Stay tuned to the SOMD link on the right side.
Great Day for the Sean Magill Memorial Tournament. 07-09-2004
A great day all around for the Sean Magill Tournament. Unfortunately, Labour Day was appropriately named as it was a Labour getting up. I promise that I will have the some photos posted Tuesday evening.
The three-peat Champions were finally de-throned and a team of ringers narrowly beat out two local teams by posting an early -9. The results are posted at the Tartan link to the right. Click here to see the pictures.
Sean Magill Memorial Tournament All Set for Sunday September 5th
The First Annual Sean Magill Memorial Golf tournament is almost here. It's hard to believe that it has been a year since Sean has passed away while playing in this annual affair. Many
people have
expressed their interest in forming their own
teams to honour Sean. Sean Jr, has reserved spots for over 30 people,
some of them coming over from Ireland to participate,In the last ten years or so, the fall version of this golf classic has been played in the "vegas" format. This allows for a different kind of golf game and the resulting scores are evidence of some fine shot making. The winning team usually comes in at around -8 or -9 in this friendly competion. Hurrry because registration ends on Tuesday August 31 at the Tartan Pub. The price this year is $65 which included green fees and a supper at the Tartan. Cheers Sean! Go to the Tartan Pub Activities link for tee-times.
Canada Hangs on to the Wyder Cup 22-08-2004
Despite a last round surge by Team USA, Canada retains the cup with a final score of 30 to 25. USA trailed by 7 points at the end of the third round but rallied in the singles matches and at one point had cut the Canadain lead to 1 point. Fortunately for the Canadians, the last four pairings went to Canada making it look like an easy victory.
The scramble (aka Vegas) match play was a grueling affair that lasted well over three hours for the 9 hole match. The final round was played in considerably less time but the final foursome just made it in before darkness. The party continued on into the night until the school bus hired for Team USA decided that the evening was over. A few Team Canada members lingered on to savour the victory and the success of the third annual Wyder Cup. Hope to see you next year. Click the link on the right as usual.
Canada Takes Early Lead In Wyder Cup 20-08-2004
Team Canada Has taken the lead after the first day of Wyder Cup action. The first nine was close. Only 6 to 5 for Canada but the Canada put on the after burners in the second matches. The score after one day: 14 1/2 to 7 1/2. There are still 33 points to go for tomorrow, so stay tuned.....
3 Americans Sent to Scout the Golf Course 19-08-2004
At 1:15 this afternoon, 3 Americans were spotted at le Victorien golf course. It seems that they were sent ahead of the bus carrying the rest of the Wyder Cup team in order to report on the golf course. They were observed in the parking lot accompanied by what looked to be a Canadian who seemed to hide his face in shame. The bus is expected to arrive later.
Also more good news. Tommy Turnaround has arrived in Montreal despite the slight rain shower that crossed his path on the South Shore. Again, stay posted to this website for reports from the Team Canada meeting this evening and the results of tomorrow's matches
.
To the right is an unidentified Canadian player, Randy Emerson, Fred Wall and Bob Coll. As usual, click on the picture to enlarge it.
One Day Left to the Big Day 19-08-2004
Today marks the last day of practice for anyone involved in the Wyder Cup. The early birds from Boston will be sneaking a game in at le Victorien at 1:15. If anyone goes by there, make sure you spy on them and report to me. There is an unofficial meeting of Team Canada at the Tartan tomorrow night around 7:00pm. Rumour has it that some Americans will be there. The Cup Might make an appearance too. Saturday's breakfast has now been moved to Rosemere at the Cote St Luc BBQ (236 Labelle Blvd both teams will be there at 10:30 before heading off to the Oka Golf Club.
Team Canada Caught Practicing at Night 16-08-2004
Team Canada has been caught trying to improve their game at night. This picture shows some Team Canada members at the Victorien in the wee hours long after sunset. The Americans (from Boston) will be protesting this move as practice is only allowed during
the day. Click on the picture to
enlarge it.Also, the final player to be named to the team was announced on Monday. He is Ron Rose (see two articles below). He will be replacing Stan Rose in the Saturday competition at Oka. Welcome Ron, and see you at the driving range this week, if your car cooperates.
Both Team Line-ups Announced in the Wyder Cup 15-08-2004
Both captains have announced their intended line-ups for this week's Wyder Cup matches. Captain Paul and Stan shuffled names around during the PGA championship and came up with what seems to be a well balanced arrangement of players to match with Captain Wobbit's selection. The fun all starts Friday morning at le Victorien golf course. More news will follow soon as we announce the 23rd and final player to join team Canada. Click the link on the right for full info.
Ron Back in the Ranks of the Gainly Employed 09-08-2004
This morning marked the return to the workforce of our friend Ron Rose. After an almost 3 year hiatus from the daily grind, Ron cheerfully left his home at 7:18 this morning for his first day on his new job at L-3 Com (formerly Bombardier Defence or Canadair). On his way out of the door, he was surprised by the applause of his supporters (myself, his cousins Stan and Brian, vacationing Paddy, and Gary Mac and Bob Slovik who were returning from working the night shift). We were all happy to see Mr. Mom return to the 'normal' life as was Karen who happens to be on vacation this week.
Click on the picture to see the big smile on Ron's face as he heads out to the rhythm of the Loverboy song 'Working for the Weekend'. In this case everybody's was watching.
Team
Canada Now Complete 07-08-2004
Once again the hot dog tournament kicked of the Canadair/Bombardier/L3-com shutdown. This tradition started many years ago. On the first Tuesday of the Canadair shutdown, which usually coincides with the construction holiday, a friendly golf tournament is 'organized' to celebrate summer. Some 27 golfers participated this year and the sausages and hot dogs were flying off the BBQ. Teams of three were drawn at random after the game and their combined score determined the standings. The team of Mike O'Neil, Gary MacMillan and Mike Kane took first place. The low round of the day was a 78 by Mike McKeown who was +1 after 14 holes but finished in a blaze of bogeys (and a double).
The action then returned to the Tartan Pub where Garold cooked up the dogs for all to enjoy. Click here for a slide show and maybe a chuckle. First 'Real' French Canadian Makes the 2004 Wyder Team 19-07-2004
Finally
some Pepsi to go with our fries. Serge Larin, Monsieur e-Bay, has
accumulated
enough points to be reinstated to the 2004 edition of the Wyder Cup.
The
craftsman club maker will once again proudly wear the Team Canada
colours
and will try to match his 3 for 4 record of last year when he was
paired
up with Mike Goyetche (who has yet to be named to the team). Bienvenue
Serge and bonne chance!
Two
More Canadians Make the Wyder Cup Team 16-07-2004
With
only 6 weeks until the showdown at the Oka Corral, two more golfers
have
accumulated enough points to be officially named to Team Canada 2004.
The
first is the Captain of the LTHC Bernie Goyetche 
who
got a critical point in the final round of last year's edition. He
brings
with him an immaturity beyond his years.
The
second inductee is a rookie to the Wyder Cup and has promised a strict
regiment of driving ranges for the next 6 weeks. He is Doug Dixon. He
too
will bring an unprecented level of immaturity to the proceedings.
The
Odd Couple Captures Two Titles at Benefit Golf Tournament 10-07-2004
The
weather almost cooperated fully at the 4th Annual Kalina Mitchell Golf
Tournament for the benefit of the Lamplighters of the Montreal's
Children Hospital. For the 3rd time in the 4 years, I shot the
lowest
round of the tournament. This year was a 76 at the Bel-Air golf course
in Mirabel to win by 1 stroke over Mike O'Neil, last year's winner. On
the other side of the coin, my wife, Myrna captured the most honest
female
golfer award with a 162 in her first time out this year.
Except
for a 10-minute torrential rain shower, everyone had fun and raised a
hefty
sum for a worthy cause. As you can see by the picture (11th hole at
Bel-Air),
the umbrellas were out despite the blue skies.
Dave
Mitchell thanked everyone for another succesful year and is already
planning
the 2005 edition. Thanks to all volunteers, sponsors and golfers.
After
3 Months Our House Is Finally Painted 04-05-2004
On
April 1st , I signed a contract with a painter who said that he could
paint
our aluminium siding that had faded from sun and acid rain over the 17
years of living in our house. This painter specialized in wood but was
said he was ready to tackle our siding. A good wash, a coat of primer
and
two coats of acrylic paint was the plan. He was to start 'as soon as
the
weather would co-operate'. Well apparently it didn't often as he showed
up only three times and always blamed the weather. Finally he was not
returning
his phone calls. I frantically looked for a painter to finish the job
but
no one was ready to take on the task. Last week, I saw an ad about guys
who only do aluminium. They were a little pricey compared to my
original
estimate but our house was 1/3 painted and it looked like Mr, Denis
Dupras
of Beau Bois would never show his face again to finish.
In
3 days, the 2 young guys from with Dura-Tech restarted and finished the
job. They supposedly guarantee their work for 10 years, so if it lasts
it will have been a good investment. Click here
for before and after pictures.
Wyder
Cup Fever Strikes Boston 30-06-2004 
The
Wyder Cup is heating up as the Boston Boys (and Girls) have rallied the
troops and will be setting a new record of participation. At least 20
men
will come north in August to try and recapture the cup that was
strongarmed
away from them in 2003. The Lady Wyder will be even wider this year
with
a dozen women making their way to the Great Green North to slap our
balls
into submission. Our advantage this year; none of the American players
will be driving because they are all coming in by bus. If you can't
figure
out the advantage, you don't know our friends from Boston.
Stay
tuned to the Wyder page for a profile of the Canadian team and the
official
announcement of the Yankee team.
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Goyetche Family Web site It's Picture Time!!!
Some pictures may offend some people
so don't click anything in this section if you are easily offended
This section is rated PG
- Why
men should not take messages
- Would you rather go to Paris France or Paris Kentucky?
- Warning Latest scam in the Deux-Montagnes area
It's snowing again and I wanted to warn you of this latest scam You should be on the lookout for this pair in case they appear at your house.
They showed up offering to shovel my driveway for $20. Not ten minutes into the job they were at my door complaining about being cold. They said they wanted to come in to my house and get warm for a while.
Well, three hours later, they ended up leaving without finishing the driveway. I didn't get anything done around the house because I was afraid to take my eyes off of them. I'm just glad my wife wasn't at home to see me taken in by this 'scam'. I'd never hear the end of it. Don't let this happen to you!
Fortunately, I took this picture before they left. If these two appear on your doorstep, don't say you weren't warned! Sorry guys I added the tree.
- While in Scotland, I bumped into a couple of North Africans that were planning a trip across Canada this summer. They have all their own camping gear and they would not be much trouble. They are looking for a place to set up camp without costing them too much as they are on a budget although they drive two Mercedes. If you find it in your heart to let them set up for one or a few nights in your yard left me know. Click here for a picture so that you will recognize them when they get to your house.
- Warner Brother T-shirt
- Disney T-Shirt
- Here is how all guys start life
- Here is how it ends
Archived Pictures April 2002 - January 2003
VS
Jokes
of the Week (or two or three):
Who
says men don't remember anniversaries
A woman awakes during the night to find that her husband was not
in
their bed. She puts on her robe and goes downstairs to look for him.
She
finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front
of
him.
He appears deep in thought, just staring at the wall. She watches as
he
wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of coffee. "What's the
matter,
dear?" she whispers as she steps into the room...
"Why are you down here at this time of night?" The husband looks up,
"Do
you remember 25 years ago when we were dating, and you were only
16?"
he asks solemnly. The wife is touched to tears thinking that her
husband
is so caring and sensitive. "Yes, I do" she replies. The husband
pauses...
The words are not coming easily. "Do you remember when your
father
caught us in the back seat of my car making love?" "Yes, I
remember"
says the wife, lowering herself into a chair beside him. The
husband
continues... "Do you remember when he shoved a shotgun in my face
and
said, "Either you marry my daughter, or
I’ll have sent you to jail for 25
years?'"
"I remember that too"
she replies softly. He wipes another tear from his cheek and
says...
"I’d be getting out today...
Two
buddies, Bob and John, are getting very drunk at a bar when
suddenly Bob
throws up all over himself. "Oh, no. Now my wife will kill me!"
John says, "Don't worry, pal. Just tuck a twenty in your breast pocket andtell your wife that someone threw up on you and gave you twenty dollars for the dry cleaning bill."
So they stay for another couple of hours and get even drunker. EventuallyBob stumbles home and his wife starts to give him a bad time.
"You reek of alcohol and you'vepuked all over yourself! My God, you're disgusting!"
Speaking very carefully so as not to slur his words, Bob says,"Nowainaminit, I can e'splain everythin! Itsh snot wha jew think. I only had a cupla drrrinks. But thiss other guy got ssick on me...he had one too many and he juss koudin hold hizz liquor. He said he was verrry sorry an' gave me twennie bucks in mmy breast ppocket for the cleaning bill!"
His wife looks in the breast pocket and says, "But this is fortybucks.."
"Oh, yeah... I almos' fergot, he shhhit in my pants, too."
John says, "Don't worry, pal. Just tuck a twenty in your breast pocket andtell your wife that someone threw up on you and gave you twenty dollars for the dry cleaning bill."
So they stay for another couple of hours and get even drunker. EventuallyBob stumbles home and his wife starts to give him a bad time.
"You reek of alcohol and you'vepuked all over yourself! My God, you're disgusting!"
Speaking very carefully so as not to slur his words, Bob says,"Nowainaminit, I can e'splain everythin! Itsh snot wha jew think. I only had a cupla drrrinks. But thiss other guy got ssick on me...he had one too many and he juss koudin hold hizz liquor. He said he was verrry sorry an' gave me twennie bucks in mmy breast ppocket for the cleaning bill!"
His wife looks in the breast pocket and says, "But this is fortybucks.."
"Oh, yeah... I almos' fergot, he shhhit in my pants, too."
