BMoney

Had Two Brothers in BR remove the old driveway that had been busted up by tree roots and pour a new one back in November. We were happy with the job they did.

City Park is the answer. This is where I brought my daughters when they wanted to learn. 9 holes. Not a long course. Fun to drive the cart up and down the hills.

Went for the comedy show on NYE. I don't know how many tickets were sold, but there were only a couple dozen people there, so not too crowded and not much of a line for drinks. Cool atmosphere and we had a blast. But I understand we went for a ticketed event, so it was probably different than on other nights.

Based on my swing speed of around 100-105mph, I should have no business playing the Ventus Black 6X tipped an inch. Yet, I have never driven the ball better than I have using that shaft. Dispersion is fantastic, and I've hitting the ball farther than I ever have.

Got a Blue 6X in the + model in my mini driver that is my "safe" driver. It's spinnier, but some of that is also due to the loft.

Red 7X in the TR model in my 7 wood and I love that club.

I have zero idea what other shafts are available and really don't pay attention any more.

Was gonna mention using the Red Lobster biscuit mix, but you bean me to it.

I've got 9 different Scotty putters and most of them could legally buy a drink. I love the older ones that have been refinished and I game all of them. Got 5 of them hanging in a display rack on my wall, but I still use them and swap out from the backup bag and the gamer bag.

To me, a putter that looks good behind the ball and feels right in my hands is way more important than whatever science and MOI and all that ridiculousness. But to each his own.

I'm OK playing down to mid 30s if I'm walking and there is sun and/or no wind. If it's cloudy and windy, I'm out.

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Probably the unspoken worst part about quitting drinking is finding out all your "friends" were really just "drinking buddies".

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Boy, isn't this the truth. Most of my "friends" have stopped reaching out to me to do things since I don't drink anymore.

I'm 8 weeks without alcohol now. It was time. I drank nearly every day, but it could range from a single beer to almost a fifth of bourbon.

Here's what I've noticed:

- I'm not tired any more. I'm awake and alert all day long and don't have this feeling of being sleepy or tired during the day.

- I've lost weight. Not only am I losing weight since I'm not drinking those empty calories, but I'm also making better food choices.

- My skin is clearer. My face isn't as puffy. My girlfriend keeps commenting that I look healthier.

- No more hangovers. Even though I thought I wasn't hungover, I was a little hungover. It feels good to not have something holding me back.

Looking back, alcohol definitely played a part in the way my marriage ended. It wasn't everything, but it certainly made things worse/harder. And I was about to lose the best relationship I've ever had due to alcohol. My kids (both grown, no pics) are happy about it and wish I had quit sooner. So do I.

Do I miss alcohol? Yes and no. I don't miss the effects, but I do miss the taste of a good Old Fashioned or hoppy double IPA. I miss that more than I do the buzz. But I know that I can't go back. Ever. Could I have a drink and be OK? Yes. But I never know when that drink will turn into 10 drinks, and I can't ever go back to being that person. So that means I will always need to be at 0 drinks.

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Didn't his sister post here?

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Yes, but it's been almost a decade.

It was 10:45 before I was finally able to get in and check out.