Ramblings of an Old man

[tikay]

Has Horsley Lodge settled down now Paul? I played there when it first opened, which was only 10 or 12 years ago, I believe, & it was a bit immature as to trees & shrubbery.

Very pretty course though, in fact I went there recently for a spot of lunch, & sat outside, overlooking the course. Most pleasant, & I was feeling the urge to play again.

My problem is addiction - if I took up golf again, it would be goodbye to everything else. Right now, seems a reasonable option in some ways.

Anyway, might see you in Vegas, it seems.

[Jac]

I'll be a little biased no doubt but I believe Horsley is the best course in Derbyshire these days.
You're absolutely right in that it was very open when the course first opened 25 years ago.i remember playing and not enjoying it. It's now matured and a lot of work is done each winter to improve the course further.

If you ever fancy a knock with a hacker, let me know

[tikay]

I'll be a little biased no doubt but I believe Horsley is the best course in Derbyshire these days.
You're absolutely right in that it was very open when the course first opened 25 years ago.i remember playing and not enjoying it. It's now matured and a lot of work is done each winter to improve the course further.

If you ever fancy a knock with a hacker, let me know

25 years ago? No, say it ain't so?

Crikey.

I drove to work past it every day, along that lovely country lane, taking the back lanes from Ilkeston to Heage. On summer evenings, after work, I'd swing by & play 18 holes. Cant believe it has been open that long. I seem to have lost the last 25 years somehow, they have flown past.

Thanks for the invite, though if I were to start again, I owe Ralph (Karabiner) first dibs, as he has always looked after me with golf. He plays at Wollaton Park, which is perfectly lovely, with deer & stuff.

[tikay]

Incidentally, on blonde, you can add your own (or google image) photos readily & easily, no approval is needed, they go up instantly.

[RED-DOG]

Aren't old blokes interesting?

[tikay]

Aren't old blokes interesting?

As, I assume, you don't know Paul, I'd guess he is mid-thirties, or, put another way, about half the age of Ralph.

He just sounds, writes & acts like an old bloke.

[RED-DOG]

Aren't old blokes interesting?

As, I assume, you don't know Paul, I'd guess he is mid-thirties, or, put another way, about half the age of Ralph.

He just sounds, writes & acts like an old bloke.

I was talking about me.

[Jac]

He was interesting

[DingleBelle]

Ahh, I am pleased this diary has migrated across.

My favourite story of Paul "NTPP" Jackson stems from the very first time I met him and how he got his name.

SPT Birmingham, 8 June 2013.

As was common with the one-day SPTs, all the regs arrive with a good hour to spare to make sure there was time to catch up with old friends, meet new friends and generally soak up the atmosphere. There's a rumble of excitement mounting as the table draw hits the screens.  Gasps are heard as the "table of death" is allocated.  The Boy, Ryan Spittles, Andrew "1947" Garland, Paul "Solack" Garner and ... Paul Jackson. The Sky crew get their team setting up camp at the table.

As the players make their way to their seats, people are hovering around said Table of Death.  Players get there, shake hands and laugh at their less-than-fortunate draw.  One guy says "Jeez what a shite table I got".  Another says "yeah and Paul Jackson has to get here yet".

Suddenly, a quite, gentle chap pipes up at the table. 

"Erm, I am sorry to disappoint you all, but you've got the wrong player. I am Paul Jackson. A recreational player from Sky".

The table sighs in relief, making sure they explain to Paul "NTPP" Jackson that no offence was intended by said relief, and everyone settles down.

Fast forward a few hours and what do you know ... Paul "NTPP" Jackson is doing his press interviews with trophy in hand having shipped the lot.  Maybe now the players on his table were wishing they'd faced the player they were initially fearful of.

The story become folklore amongst Sky regs and Jac35 integrated himself firmly into the "regs" scene.

The Boy and have formed a solid friendship with Jac35 and are very very fond of him. He even came up to Burnley to visit us last season; we enjoyed a lovely lunch overloking the Lancashire countryside before spending the afternoon watching my beloved Burnley thrash his beloved Derby.



We went up that season.  They did not 

So welcome Paul "NTPP" Jackson.

(PS see you next season  )

[Jac]

Cheers Nat

I'd forgotten all about that. Doubt that I'd ever have mentioned it.  Or posted any pics of me with trophies and UK poker legends.
Sadly I couldn't find the pic with the poker legend.
So this will have to do

[shipitgood]

Hey Paul,

Fantastic start to the diary, really enjoying it.

How's the family doing?

[hhyftrftdr]

Aren't old blokes interesting?

As, I assume, you don't know Paul, I'd guess he is mid-thirties, or, put another way, about half the age of Ralph.

He just sounds, writes & acts like an old bloke.

Ha, good luck trying to get that through, Tikay!

[Jac]

Fun day

Put an offer in on a house. It ticks every box for us and so hopefully it'll all work out.

Harry's playhouse arrived and I did the decent thing and looked after him while Penny put it together. I wouldn't have a clue. Struggle with changing fuses and stuff like that. If got a flat tire I'd be calling the AA out.

Bit of a turn up for the books. Shot 77 round Horsley

Played the Vegas sat, a £11 sat for the £55bh and 4 dyms.
Won the dyms and got into the £55. Took one head but bust in a massive pot flush over flush.
And.. Made the £350 final for the Vegas package.

I've never been to Vegas and so it would be a bit of a thrill if I could bink the last sat.

[UgotNuts]

Pretty decent night. Good luck in the final Vegas qualifier!

[Jac]

Not so great day

Just walked out of the dentists.

I had an abscess last year and so required root canal and a crown.  A couple of other bits and bobs as well and gg £1500. Abscess hasn't cleared and so I went back last month. The root canal didn't work and I was referred to a specialist dentist in Dronfield.

Dropped Harry off at his Grandmas in Ashbourne and decided to take the scenic route past Chatsworth Hall. Great drive. Went into the surgery and found that my new dentist had a rather pleasingly great face. Then less great stuff started to happen.

Infection is big and I require root canal on 3 teeth. GG another £2040, plus I'll need a new crown as well at a later date.

Bank account has never been great but now it's much less than great. Mouth feels very not great.
Sulking