New and improved for 2004, this will be an Amateur only event sponsored by Gateway. With your entry you get two Gateway discs, a mini, and a Gateway sticker. Trophies to first place finishers, and prizes to the top 20-40% of the field (based on attendance).
WOMEN PLAY FOR FREE!!!
We have permission from WPD to use the park after the official close at dusk for a night round. This will not be part of the official tournament, but instead will be a casual glow doubles event following the usual rules and payout structure of our weekly doubles league.
Flyers will be available at the remaining IO Series events as well as the DISContinuum Blast!
I'm going to request the time off to be there :) Sounds like a great time :)
Any of you talented folk out there want to come up with a design for the event hotstamp? Gateway's offering to make one of the discs in the players pack a stamped one...
I'm thinking something having to do with halloween would be cool.
god I wish I could draw because I have a good idea...
Problem though is I also have a hard time of thinking of things as line art and not in full color.
Hey, its all about the Photoshop....
I'm coming! :)
QuoteAny of you talented folk out there want to come up with a design for the event hotstamp? Gateway's offering to make one of the discs in the players pack a stamped one...
I'm thinking something having to do with halloween would be cool.
Anyone? Scoogs? Serg? D-Train?
QuoteQuoteAny of you talented folk out there want to come up with a design for the event hotstamp? Gateway's offering to make one of the discs in the players pack a stamped one...
I'm thinking something having to do with halloween would be cool.
Anyone? Scoogs? Serg? D-Train?
Jon has talent, with and without Photoshop. I wonder if he's got a design banging around in his head?
i'll be willing to pose for a hotstamp design. I'll do nudity, but only if its tasteful. PM me if interested.
Quotei'll be willing to pose for a hotstamp design. I'll do nudity, but only if its tasteful. PM me if interested.
Stop posting when you're drunk Dan! :P
how about the headless horsemen throwing a disc (with the imprint of his head on the disc )
with details (date and location) on his pants legs
Sounds like a great idea! Care to make it a reality? I need *something* asap if we want a custom hotstamp....
I may have persuaded another woman and a junior to come to the Widdershins. When I see her next, I'll see if they can pre-register so we know that they are coming :)
QuoteI'm thinking something having to do with halloween would be cool.
Anyone? Scoogs? Serg? D-Train? [/quote]
Not sure if I'm going to have time or not. I've got to finish a stamp for Bruce and a website for Terry Miller. How fast do you need artwork?
Probably by the 17th by the latest.
Dude that sounds like a freaking blast!!!!
I would love to make an image for a hotstamp, I'd have a few questions though- Also I've only completed 1/4th of the certificates so first things first.
17th of September is absolute latest?
Tournament is 4 days after my b-day, you guys gonna make me a cake? Big 'ol one-eight!!
moved post
I'm in need of baskets to set up the temp holes for the event. If need be I'll bring out my M14 and call up some skillshots, but would anyone be willing to lend their portable for the day?
So far I have Brett's two baskets and Serg's Chainstar. Shawn, think I could borrow yours? Could you check with ShaBu to see if I could borrow his?
I have a Discatcher Sport and a Skillshot, I'd be willing to lend either or both
cool D-train. the disccatcher is an allright basket i think. hopefully we won't need skillshots though
Pffft!
You wish you had either of the two...
JEALOUS!
do u guys plan on using the same temps? as in the same layout
do u guys plan on using the same temps? as in the same layout
Quotedo u guys plan on using the same temps? as in the same layout
yes
Quotedo u guys plan on using the same temps? as in the same layout
yes :P
QuoteQuotedo u guys plan on using the same temps? as in the same layout
yes :P
I thought they were not planning on using the yellow rope on the temps, and so did Brett, so the yellow rope went back to Michigan with me.
baskets, yes. rope ob, no.
Quotebaskets, yes. rope ob, no.
Dan will be glad to hear that. :D
I had some time to design a stamp. How do I post it up. Let me know at work or home. Work: klenth@medline.com or home klenth@comcast.net. What format does it need to be in?
QuoteQuotebaskets, yes. rope ob, no.
Dan will be glad to hear that. :D
me too. :rolleyes:
What about the baseball fence mando on F? Will the fence still be ob on E?
QuoteI had some time to design a stamp. How do I post it up. Let me know at work or home. Work: klenth@medline.com or home klenth@comcast.net. What format does it need to be in?
I like that stamp. Can you add www.discontinuum.org to it? Not sure if Mirth will like it or not.
I think that looks pretty sweet. Perhaps instead of the URL how about working in 'Discontinuum Disc Golf Club'? Maybe on top have it say
4th Annual Widdershins Open
presented by
Discontinuum Disc Golf Club
or something like that.
QuoteQuoteQuotebaskets, yes. rope ob, no.
Dan will be glad to hear that. :D
me too. :rolleyes:
What about the baseball fence mando on F? Will the fence still be ob on E?
The jury's still out on the mando, leaning towards yes but I don't know.
Probably no outfield ob on E & H.
QuoteI had some time to design a stamp. How do I post it up. Let me know at work or home. Work: klenth@medline.com or home klenth@comcast.net. What format does it need to be in?
Regarding format, Gateway said Illustrator 9 would work best which is what... EPS?
My guess is any type of vector graphic is preferred, anything that can be blown up w/o loss.
I will work on it some more tonight and post in back up. I like the 4th Annual Widdershins Open
presented by Discontinuum Disc Golf Club. I will add that
I'm not going to be able to play...I have a wedding that day. However, can I still pay to get a player's package?
Of course! You can either mail me a check, give cash @ leagues, or send a paypal payment. Let me know what you'd prefer to do.
QuoteOf course! You can either mail me a check, give cash @ leagues, or send a paypal payment. Let me know what you'd prefer to do.
OK, I'll let you know.
I won't be at leagues this weekend. I'll be out of town. I think mailing a check will be the easiest...although it might not be for a couple of weeks.
Thanks.
Here it is agian with the changes. Are there any more changes or suggestions? The fonts are outlined so they shouldn't need anything else if you use this file.
Kevin, that looks awesome.
For those who can't open EPS files, here's a gif.
D-train, you got anything or is this Kevin's show? let me know asap, cuz if not I'm going to send this to Gateway.
That one is sweet
I like that stamp. I punched up the size of the "Presented by Discontinuum" part. Take a look and see if you like. I'll post a jpg also. I also removed some extraneous info so that it would stop having a font error when opening.
Here is the jpg. The difference is subtle but I like it. The artist's opinion might vary. ;)
Here's the jpg.
Nice job, guys :)
It's a really cool stamp; this is picky, but there shouldn't be a period after the abbreviation for Illinois (unless it's "Ill.", which is becoming archaic ;) )
Very cool stamp but Damon's right. There is no period after IL. (This one is ok b/c its the end of a sentence.)
The stamp alone will make me throw my money in the pool for you guys to divide up. But watch out, with no ob rope my scores are already lower. :P
Hey Brett, you can keep my basket for this event, but Craig is really not to happy with not having his basket....since I kind of told him that I was letting you guys use it for a week.. so let me know how and when as soon as possible I can get it from you.
QuoteHey Brett, you can keep my basket for this event, but Craig is really not to happy with not having his basket....since I kind of told him that I was letting you guys use it for a week.. so let me know how and when as soon as possible I can get it from you.
Will do. I will try to get it back ASAP. I was out of town this weekend. Mirth, you traveling to Kenosha this week?
How about this version? The Presented by.... I think. looks better this way. Also the period is gone after IL
Instead of fixing my art. Ask me to make the changes next time. Thanks
QuoteHow about this version? The Presented by.... I think. looks better this way. Also the period is gone after IL
Instead of fixing my art. Ask me to make the changes next time. Thanks
Because it was easier to show you. I didn't say you couldn't do it yourself.
You still have extraneous info off the page to left that is creating a font error when opened.
I like that version.
Are you still getting an error? There are no fonts on the page. Everything is outlined.
Are you using a Mac or a PC?
QuoteKevin, that looks awesome.
For those who can't open EPS files, here's a gif.
D-train, you got anything or is this Kevin's show? let me know asap, cuz if not I'm going to send this to Gateway.
k lenth = the man
send away mirth
Thanks everyone. I glad you like it.
FWIW I'm using Photoshop 7 to open it & I'm not getting any errors...
BTW - I think it looks perfect now. I'll send it off to Gateway. Kevin, you da man! =D
QuoteAre you still getting an error? There are no fonts on the page. Everything is outlined.
Are you using a Mac or a PC?
There is extraneous text information on the left side off the page. I deleted it from the version I did, but since you didn't want me to touch it...
If you do a select all while viewing small enough to see off the page, you'll see it get highlighted. The only reason I mention this is because I have dealt with getting discs stamped numerous times. If they get a font error at Gateway they might not go ahead and stamp it because they might be afraid that it doesn't look the way that you intended. If they take the time to click on all text they might see that they are all outlined and every thing is fine. I don't think you'd get the error in photoshop because I don't think photoshop looks for anything that's off the page.
I saw what you where talking about (on the left side). Thank you for deleting it and bringing it to my attention. Gateway told Mirth to send them an Illustrator file. I got rid of the extra stuff in the illustrator file so all should be good in the last one that was posted.
QuoteHey Brett, you can keep my basket for this event, but Craig is really not to happy with not having his basket....since I kind of told him that I was letting you guys use it for a week.. so let me know how and when as soon as possible I can get it from you.
Hey guys, I drive through Waukegan on my way home to Kenosha every night. I'll be glad to meet with Brett just about any night and pick up Craig's basket and get it back to him. I'm planning on playing Parkside tonight after work, actually.
Shawn, I'll be glad to meet Craig at Parkside or where-ever. Brett, I can be Bevier anytime after 5:30 this week, just let me know. Or we can try to meet at Walgreen's on 21 and 137 in the afternoon?
Wednesday is the only night that won't work, but if any other night works, let me know.
~Steve
Steve, that would be great... I can meet you at Parkside any night this week. Thanks.
Shawn, thanks for letting us use your basket. If you would like yours back before the event I'm sure it could be arranged. Honestly, I thought I'd have to make arrangements to borrow it...
QuoteQuoteHey Brett, you can keep my basket for this event, but Craig is really not to happy with not having his basket....since I kind of told him that I was letting you guys use it for a week.. so let me know how and when as soon as possible I can get it from you.
Hey guys, I drive through Waukegan on my way home to Kenosha every night. I'll be glad to meet with Brett just about any night and pick up Craig's basket and get it back to him. I'm planning on playing Parkside tonight after work, actually.
Shawn, I'll be glad to meet Craig at Parkside or where-ever. Brett, I can be Bevier anytime after 5:30 this week, just let me know. Or we can try to meet at Walgreen's on 21 and 137 in the afternoon?
Wednesday is the only night that won't work, but if any other night works, let me know.
~Steve
Steve, I can meet you out there tomorrow(Tuesday) night. I can also get your discs to you. Shawn, do you want your basket or do you want me to hold onto it?
Question on the hotstamp:
Is this the way we want Discontinuum spelled or do you want it with the capital letters at the beginning (DISContinuum)? The logos on the club polos have the capital letters.
Just playing the role of devil's advocate 8)
Personally, I see either spelling as acceptable although others might disagree.
edit:
Ugh, I see now that I did the flyer w/DISC so I suppose the stamp should be the same... Kevin, could you fix it and repost? I'll let Gateway know I'm sending them a new file.
Has Gateway already received the hotstamp? I think the Rocky Horror Picture Show font works well with Halloween themed items. I've been away from a computer all weekend so I apologize I've gotten my comments in late. Anyhow, nice job Kevin. Stamp looks great.
Is the font's actual name RHPS? If so, thats awesome. Been so long since I've done the time warp...
Anyhow Serg, yes, I sent it to Gateway last night. But I just sent them a message letting them know there is a correction coming & to discard the file I sent them.
FWIW I like the current font. While its not dripping blood or anything it still has a Halloween 'feel' to it.
QuoteSteve, I can meet you out there tomorrow(Tuesday) night. I can also get your discs to you. Shawn, do you want your basket or do you want me to hold onto it?
Brett,
Yes, tomorrow would work great! Just tell me when and where, and I'll be there. I have the option to leave work early, so any time after noon would be fine.
Steve
Mirth,
What are you doing for score cards? If you are doing the same format with the same holes in the same order as the Blast, then I have extra cards and could make more. If you are doing something else, then I don't have extra cards. :D
Jon, that would be most excellent.
QuoteIs the font's actual name RHPS? If so, thats awesome. Been so long since I've done the time warp...
Anyhow Serg, yes, I sent it to Gateway last night. But I just sent them a message letting them know there is a correction coming & to discard the file I sent them.
FWIW I like the current font. While its not dripping blood or anything it still has a Halloween 'feel' to it.
It's called Rocky Font. If you're looking for it, do a search for Rocky Horror Font and you'll find links.
Good catch on the DISCcontinuum. I didn't even think about that. I will fix it when I get home and post it up later. I will also look for the font later too.
QuoteGood catch on the DISCcontinuum. I didn't even think about that. I will fix it when I get home and post it up later. I will also look for the font later too.
It's not DISCcontinuum. It is DISContinuum.
Thanks Jon. Here is the correct spelling of DISContinuum and the NEW file. Mirth,I posted the wrong one last night. Here is the right one
QuoteThanks Jon. Here is the correct spelling of DISContinuum and the file.
No problem. For the longest time I kept spelling it DISContintuum or something like that!
Hey, did all the leftover flyers for the Widdershins get kept from the Blast? I went to give some out this afternoon and discovered I don't have any...
QuoteHey, did all the leftover flyers for the Widdershins get kept from the Blast? I went to give some out this afternoon and discovered I don't have any...
Yes, I found them in my bin last night.
^Bump
As of now I need one more basket before resorting to a M-14.
Brett x2 - Mach 3 & Chainstar
Serg - Chainstar
Shawn - Chainstar
Damon- DiscCatcher Sport
Oh yeah, I know the flyer says no pros but if people want to play for each other's cash I'll run a separate open division for $30 - $10 will go towards the players pack & $20 to the payout.
Quote^Bump
As of now I need one more basket before resorting to a M-14.
Brett x2 - Mach 3 & Chainstar
Serg - Chainstar
Shawn - Chainstar
Diron - u said u have a chainstar, right?
I can bring my DiscCatcher Sport but if you have an M-14 on hand it's probably just as good. ;) I'm planning on coming but I'm never 100% committed until the day of the event - however, if you need the basket I'm sure I can get it to you.
It may have been you Damon and not D-Train... Somebody at the meeting said I could use their basket & I couldn't remember who.
Hey Todd - I hear you have a nice basket..... would you be willing to lend it for the day?
Mirth, I can speak for Todd:
Yes. I would love to lend the basket to you for this great event. So long as it is returned to me before the day is done. [/tbagger]
Train i think i can speak for myself
Mirth
Yes. I would love to lend the basket to you for this great event. So long as it is returned to me before the day is done.
I think we'll be having the Brakels that spell their name Chaumont at the Widdershins this year.
Do we get to pick the discs we want w/ the player's pack?
Sure, as long as you like Wizards and Elements... ;)
is someone bringing flyers to cedar lake lemon lake on sunday ?
talked to willy the grounds keeper friday
he said brian c said possible 200 players on sunday
If they stick to the 18 hole & 24 hole concept with each division playing both courses, they will only be able to accomodate 180 players. PDGA sanctioning rules have a max of 5 per hole. The 18 hole course limits a 5'some per hole. They could however have a division only play the 24 hole course twice making room for more players. the 24 hole course can hold 120 players. I'm not sure what they are doing tough since this came from Ebz & not the TD. Let's hope 200 show. I could see it happening.
We have ~60 player's packs for the Widdershins in, each one is an Element and a tourney stamped Wizard plus a pumpkin mini and sticker.
People playing in the Widdershins can preregister in person at league next Sunday and receive their player's pack then. Folks who aren't playing in the tournament can either purchase a player's pack for $20 and sponsor one women's player's pack or you can pay the entry fee for your typical division and it will be put into that division's prize pool.
Players packs are on a first come first served basis both in advance and day of event.
First come first serve on weights of discs in the players pack?
The players packs are pre assembled, most of the discs are in the 170s. A couple elements are 155 but those are the blue ones.
I hate to ask a silly question, but what is an Element? I see that the Wizard is a putter but cannot find an Element on Gateway's website or that of any of the on-line disc venders. I know that zinc is an element and so is oxygen. But can they fly? :unsure:
The Element is a brand new mold Gateway has. If you've ever thrown a Roc, its best described as a cross between a flat top Roc and a Wasp. Its a little wider than a regular disc, max legal weight is almost 184g.
I was throwing one at league yesterday and could get it to hold a line w/a little left fade at the end.
Mirth, do you got an extra element... heavy... that you could send to me, or hook up with me some time with?
Not going to be able to make this event as it is the same day as the AM Howler at Dreska.
Yup, I'll have extra Elements and Wizards left over after the event. Most are 175+
QuoteI think we'll be having the Brakels that spell their name Chaumont at the Widdershins this year.
They may spell it Chaumont but they pronounce it Show Moe! :lol:
Are they confirmed attendees? That could change my plans for that weekend.
QuoteQuoteI think we'll be having the Brakels that spell their name Chaumont at the Widdershins this year.
They may spell it Chaumont but they pronounce it Show Moe! :lol:
Are they confirmed attendees? That could change my plans for that weekend.
Yep. Lynn, Charles, and Meris. They are bringing Special Guest Eric the former youth minister (actually he might still be a youth minister, but he is Meris' former youth minister who now lives in Illinois).
QuoteMirth, do you got an extra element... heavy... that you could send to me, or hook up with me some time with?
Not going to be able to make this event as it is the same day as the AM Howler at Dreska.
I guess we shouldn't expect many wisconsin guys coming then. Anybody else want to play pro with brett and I at the widdershins? TODD, u and nate should play with us buddy. i know u can kick my ass out there any given day.
If it helps sway you Shawn, I will be running an open cash division. Of course, I don't really expect a huge turnout while I'm sure Joe will have a bunch up @ Dretzka...
QuoteIf it helps sway you Shawn, I will be running an open cash division. Of course, I don't really expect a huge turnout while I'm sure Joe will have a bunch up @ Dretzka...
I think the pros are Sunday at Dretzka, so who knows...
I was planning on playing advanced, but maybe nate will be up for playing pro, i know i still need practice to even compete in adv
its mostly just gonna be advanced players playing pro though todd. brett, me, hopefully spike will show up too, and then i don't forsee anybody else playing in the pro division. its not like ur going up against 980 rated players.
maybe, ill think about it,
Quotei don't forsee anybody else playing in the pro division
pro in an amateur only tournament?! talk about an ego boost!
wish i could be that good..
QuoteQuotei don't forsee anybody else playing in the pro division
pro in an amatuer only tournament! talk about an ego boost!
wish i could be that good..
just trying to find some competition for the division i plan to play in for the tournament diron. if you want to play, you are more than welcome. sorry if anybody else feels left out. lord knows there are many fine players who can show up beat any of us.
D-train, pro at the Widdershins only means you're playing for cash. Since its nonsanctioned you can safely keep your am status... ;)
BTW - we have one preregistration for the event so far. Brett paid $30 for open and picked up his player's pack today.
QuoteD-train, pro at the Widdershins only means you're playing for cash. Since its nonsanctioned you can safely keep your am status... ;)
BTW - we have one preregistration for the event so far. Brett paid $30 for open and picked up his player's pack today.
Gee, if all youse heavyweights are playing pro I might play Am1.... :P
:lol: :lol:
Dan
I think that previous comment you made was really arrogant, fucker
:lol:
i'll play pro also, cuz i'm so frickin arrogant. if any other advanced or non-advanced players would like to play in the pro division which will probably be made up of mostly amateur players, PLEASE DO :D the more players, the more fun.
Quote..if any other advanced or non-advanced players would like to play in the pro division which will probably be made up of mostly amateur players, PLEASE DO..
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Ams at an Am only event? Has the world gone mad?!?!?!
maybe we should just change the name to the "cash" division, so some people don't get confused.
QuoteQuoteIf it helps sway you Shawn, I will be running an open cash division. Of course, I don't really expect a huge turnout while I'm sure Joe will have a bunch up @ Dretzka...
I think the pros are Sunday at Dretzka, so who knows...
Pro Howler at Dreska is on Nov. 6th.
Big Paw @ Parkside is Nov. 13th..
mirth - do the elements you have for the players packages say "proto"
if so, are they all just a touch soft? have any firms ones?
They are all stamped proto, and I have them in all three plastics and various hardnesses.
Quote
Big Paw @ Parkside is Nov. 13th..
Any details on this?
delicious mirth.
why are you not on aim anymore?
because I'm using the wife's computer, which doesn't have Trillian loaded onto it.
As of right now, there are 12 preregistrations for the Widdershins.
Preregistration for this event is not manditory, however it will guarantee you a spot plus it enables you to recieve your player's pack before the tournament.
whats in the ever so exciting players pack
Quotewhats in the ever so exciting players pack
A tournament stamped ~soft wizard mid 170s, an Element (have all 3 plastics), a sticker, a pumpkin floppy mini, and a flyer. One of the two discs alone cover the $10 value of the PP
QuoteQuotewhats in the ever so exciting players pack
A tournament stamped ~soft wizard mid 170s, an Element (have all 3 plastics), a sticker, a pumpkin floppy mini, and a flyer. One of the two discs alone cover the $10 value of the PP
The Wizard is nice, Element...not sure yet.
Oh? How does yours fly?
QuoteOh? How does yours fly?
haven't thrown it enough to judge yet...was practicing some putts w/ the Wizard last night and I liked it fine.
what do you putt with at the moment? just wondering..
who are oyu talking to?
Quote..was practicing some putts w/ the Wizard last night and I liked it fine.
^
Quotewhat do you putt with at the moment? just wondering..
Fear and trepidation.
OK, some of you may have to look that up.
Anyhow, Omega SS, Soft Rhyno, Champ Shark when windy, 150 Aviar for long non-windy putts.
Wizard seems a little more stable than an Aviar, which isn't a bad thing necessarily.
Damon,
I find the Fear flys better for longer drives. It brings out a bit too much adrenaline for the repose required for putting. Trepidation is very understable. However, if you learn to handle it you may find that you are ringing the chains. I have been experimenting with 150 class Mens Rea and find that it always flies where I want it to go. I have given up using the Hubris for my drives as they always seem to find a tree or a bush and never float as high as I think they will.
QuoteDamon,
I find the Fear flys better for longer drives. It brings out a bit too much adrenaline for the repose required for putting. Trepidation is very understable. However, if you learn to handle it you may find that you are ringing the chains. I have been experimenting with 150 class Mens Rea and find that it always flies where I want it to go. I have given up using the Hubris for my drives as they always seem to find a tree or a bush and never float as high as I think they will.
Okay that made me seriously giggle.
QuoteDamon,
I find the Fear flys better for longer drives. It brings out a bit too much adrenaline for the repose required for putting. Trepidation is very understable. However, if you learn to handle it you may find that you are ringing the chains. I have been experimenting with 150 class Mens Rea and find that it always flies where I want it to go. I have given up using the Hubris for my drives as they always seem to find a tree or a bush and never float as high as I think they will.
Nice post Chainmeister :lol:
QuoteQuoteDamon,
I find the Fear flys better for longer drives. It brings out a bit too much adrenaline for the repose required for putting. Trepidation is very understable. However, if you learn to handle it you may find that you are ringing the chains. I have been experimenting with 150 class Mens Rea and find that it always flies where I want it to go. I have given up using the Hubris for my drives as they always seem to find a tree or a bush and never float as high as I think they will.
Nice post Chainmeister :lol:
I think he was channeling the Danimal.
QuoteDamon,
I find the Fear flys better for longer drives. It brings out a bit too much adrenaline for the repose required for putting. Trepidation is very understable. However, if you learn to handle it you may find that you are ringing the chains. I have been experimenting with 150 class Mens Rea and find that it always flies where I want it to go. I have given up using the Hubris for my drives as they always seem to find a tree or a bush and never float as high as I think they will.
If there were a clickable smilie for tipping one's hat I'd post one here.
Got an email this afternoon from a parkside player who said he & his two buddies will be coming down for the event.
QuoteGot an email this afternoon from a parkside player who said he & his two buddies will be coming down for the event.
Sending e-mail to some USWDGC players. 3 questions:
Is the am-women-play-free a Gateway sponsored thing or an event sponsored thing? Cuz I'd be happy to give up Gateway's money but I don't want to bankrupt the TD or the club.
Can pro women play in the men's amateur divisision that would correspond to their rating and play for whatever any other amateurs are getting?
For some reason it is sticking in my head that you had ratings breaks in mind for the divsions you were offering. True? I don't see it on the flyer but I thought that was the rationale for cash division. Probably something Brett or Jon told me...
Yes, I'm basically trying to use the R-tier ratings breaks to help classify players. That, and the typical 'how far do you drive, do you usually make x% of putts from y feet out' type questions.
Ladies playing for free in the Women's division is not a Gateway sponsored thing. Their 1st place trophy is, though, which is all they're competing for. If a lady player were to offer to pay for their player's pack I probably wouldn't turn her down, however it is very much not necessary and she'd only pay cost on the PP.
Women can certainly play in the equivalent non gender-protected division if they desire. In that case, the full entry fee applies.
Do you have the temp basket situation covered? I have a Mach III which I will not bring if the basket situation is good.
Thanks for the reminder Bruce.
Yes, I should have all six temps lined up. Brett has 4 in his posession and will be bringing them to store on site this Sunday.
Damon and Todd, when will you be bringing your baskets? Day of the event? We have a secured storage area at the park to use if you want to bring the baskets this Sunday or Friday the 29th (I'll be at the park getting things prepped)
Quote
Damon and Todd, when will you be bringing your baskets? Day of the event?
Day of the event.
Please try to get there as early as possible then. Registration starts at 8 and I'd like to have the course set up and done before that.
Ill bring it the day of.
kewl, thanks todd!
The trophies arrived today. I don't think I can describe how cool they look, I'll try taking a picture tonight and let you all be the judge.
QuotePlease try to get there as early as possible then. Registration starts at 8 and I'd like to have the course set up and done before that.
not a problem. ;)
It's been ALMOST TWO HOURS!!
WHERE ARE THE PICTURES!?!?!?!?
;)
btw mirth - have you played the new holes at warren?
Ill be there early
QuoteIt's been ALMOST TWO HOURS!!
WHERE ARE THE PICTURES!?!?!?!?
;)
btw mirth - have you played the new holes at warren?
lol. survivor just gone done & I need to get batteries.
No, haven't played the new tees yet.
QuoteIll be there early
thanks todd!
Here's what the trophies look like. I'll have to try to take a shot during sunlight hours so you can get a better idea what they look like.
If its incentive to come to the meeting at my house next Monday, I'll have one set up for inspection then. The CD case was set up to provide a dark background cuz otherwise it would look like I was taking a picture of a clear glass rectangle.
one note - the image is not engraved on the surface. Rather, its embedded in the center. way cool
i have been sitting here hitting refresh since 8:00pm, got thoes batteries at last eh? :P
anywho, despite the fact that the thumnail took 5mins to load, then the full-size took 5mins to load (blame it on 56k, haters), i think they're awesome.
gateway just knows how to please, prize wise and plastic wise. one could say they do it all.
how big are thoes would you say? i need to know how much space to clear on the dresser :lol:
Actually, no batteries still. Just got off my arse & took the photo. The base is roughly 3" high, and the top piece another 3-4".
those really do look sweet.
I put batteries in the base of one tonight... Looks even cooler, I'll see if I can get a dark setting photo or maybe a movie of it.
Here ya go.
Front photo:
(http://www.theshortpeople.com/albums/discgolf/DSC07635.sized.jpg)
Side photo:
(http://www.theshortpeople.com/albums/discgolf/DSC07636.sized.jpg)
SWEEEEEETTTTTTTTTT
They'd make nice bookends. I'll take two please, sir. :D :D :D
thats awesome
That's hot
Mirth
Thanks for posting it . The trophy lookis waycool. I am glad I got a look at it. I Reckon that I well not see it next Saturday. :ph34r:
So far, the forecast for next Saturday during the day and night looks great! Maybe a little wind but the chances for rain are pretty slight.
As of now, TWC has Saturday's high at 56 and the overnight low at 42. Make sure to bring a light jacket for the glow round!
QuoteSo far, the forecast for next Saturday during the day and night looks great! Maybe a little wind but the chances for rain are pretty slight.
As of now, TWC has Saturday's high at 56 and the overnight low at 42. Make sure to bring a light jacket for the glow round!
And for those coming from Texas, make sure to bring 8 sweatshirst, long underwear, mittens and a knit hat for the day round! I'll be wearing shorts and a pull-over hoody.
For those interested, here's the course map with Saturday's layout.
The green tees & baskets are the temp holes that we'll be setting up.
This map will also be in a handout given to players.
Glow Schmo. The Drive By Truckers are playing at the Metro that night. Three guitar southern rock ala the Outlaws and very intellegent lyrics. I'm getting my throws in during the daylight.
David - are you into MMW? I'm headed up to the Eagles club on 11/13 for the show, taping rig in tow.
Al
I figured this is way off topic but what the... who are they? Am I having a brain cramp and missing something obvious? I am going up to Milwaukee on the 13th for a Bat Mitzvah and am trying to figure out how to sneak away and play one of the local courses on Sunday morning.
David
Well, I figured if you were into DBT you'd also like Medeski Martin & Wood.
While you're up in Whitefish Bay (I'm guessing) make sure you tell the lucky girl mazel tov from some guy she doesn't know. ;)
Oh, and don't worry about staying on topic... I don't know if I could find a thread on this message board longer than one page that has stayed on topic the whole time.
QuoteGlow Schmo. The Drive By Truckers are playing at the Metro that night. Three guitar southern rock ala the Outlaws and very intellegent lyrics. I'm getting my throws in during the daylight.
perhaps our club isn't for you afterall. :lol: just kidding chainmeister, i'm sure you'll have fun listening to the "intelligent" lyrics. does that mean u have to think? cuz i'm not down with that.
Don't let Dan get you down David. He's all bark and no skill! :-p
QuoteDon't let Dan get you down David. He's all bark and no skill! :-p
But he's incredibly good looking for all you single gals out there that wanted to know!
Well Dan
Any club that has a guy who is sending messages to 13 year old girls that he doesn't know :D is ok with me. I just like to throw stuff. Ever since I had a bad hair cut and, in anger, threw a wadded up ball of socks so hard at the window that it cracked, and then came down as my mom opened the back door, I have loved to throw stuff. That attitude still effects my golf game. I like to hit stuff, trees, players etc. Maybe I should play guts. I no longer have the legs for ultimate. I'll just hum the music to you and will not explicate the lyrics. I think we will get along just fine as long as I remember to yell, "fore"
BTW Mirth- MMW does look pretty cool. I checked out a few links on ye olde web.
:P There are no disc golf courses in this guy's town. Dan, he needs our your help...
PUTTIN' PEOPLE ON THE MOON
Mary Alice had a baby and he looked just like I did
We got married on a Monday and I been working ever since
Every week down at the Ford Plant but now they say they're shutting down
Goddamned Reagan in the White House and no one there gives a damn
Double Digit unemployment, TVA be shutting soon
While over there in Huntsville, They puttin' people on the moon
So I took to runnin' numbers for this man I used to know
And I sell a few narcotics and I sell a little blow
I ain't getting rich now but I'm gettin' more than by
It's really tough to make a living but a man just got to try
If I died in Colbert County, Would it make the evening news?
They too busy blowin' rockets, Puttin' people on the moon
Mary Alice quit askin' why I do the things I do
I ain't sayin' that she likes it, but what else I'm gonna do?
If I could solve the world's problems I'd probably start with hers and mine
But they can put a man on the moon
And I'm stuck in Muscle Shoals just barely scraping by
Mary Alice got cancer just like everybody here
Seems everyone I know is gettin' cancer every year
And we can't afford no insurance, I been 10 years unemployed
So she didn't get no chemo so our lives was destroyed
And nothin' ever changes, the cemetery gets more full
And now over there in Huntsville, even NASA's shut down too
Another Joker in the White House, said a change was comin' round
But I'm still workin' at The Wal Mart and Mary Alice, in the ground
And all them politicians, they all lyin' sacks of shit
They say better days upon us but I'm sucking left hind tit
And the preacher on the TV says it ain't too late for me
But I bet he drives a Cadillac and I'm broke with some hungry mouths to feed
I wish I'z still an outlaw, was a better way of life
I could clothe and feed my family still have time to love my pretty wife
And if you say I'm being punished. Ain't he got better things to do?
Turnin' mountains into oceans Puttin' people on the moon
Turnin' mountains into oceans Puttin' people on the moon
Patterson Hood / Drive-By Truckers (I-24E and I-75S Nashville to Atlanta - 11/19/2003) © Soul Dump Music (BMI)
Piano - David Barbe
sock breaking glass? :blink:
impossible. <_<
You know Diron, you are right. On further reflection it was a pillow.
You're positive the pillow didn't just cushion your fist? :lol:
what bag tags will be there ?
I saw the trophy last night at Mirth's. Its awesome!!! No trophy for Pro though. Combine that with the fact that Terry Miller is playing and Advanced is starting to feel like the right division now.
what discs will be in the players package?
QuoteCombine that with the fact that Terry Miller is playing and Advanced is starting to feel like the right division now
Is this true? How is a DISCRAFT pro allowed to play? We are talking about the Widdershins, right?
Not to post about a rival tourney, but is anyone playing the Dreztka doubles on Sat?
QuoteQuoteCombine that with the fact that Terry Miller is playing and Advanced is starting to feel like the right division now
Is this true? How is a DISCRAFT pro allowed to play? We are talking about the Widdershins, right?
Not to post about a rival tourney, but is anyone playing the Dreztka doubles on Sat?
HA! I think ur right Brian, Terry shouldn't be allowed to play a Gateway event.
Just kidding of course, that'd be cool if he comes down to play our tourney. The more the better!
Quotewhat discs will be in the players package?
Answered a couple times previously, the discs are a mid 170's soft wizard stamped with the tourney design and an Element (roc-ish disc) ranging anywhere from high 160s to 180. The Elements came in all three plastics Gateway offers.
Terry wasn't sure what he was going to be doing this weekend so it's a possibility he'll be there. Not sure what the %'s are though.
Saturday's glow round will not be using any of the temporary holes, so Todd, Damon, et al - you can pack up your baskets after the round if you want to take them home that night.
Otherwise we'll put them in the storage shed and you can pick them up at best shot on Sunday.
The glow round will be 24 holes, 2 rounds of 12 using the concrete and middle letter tees.
QuoteSaturday's glow round will not be using any of the temporary holes, so Todd, Damon, et al - you can pack up your baskets after the round if you want to take them home that night.
that's cool - not sure I can stay for glow.
that's partially why I decided against using the temps for glow.
:ph34r: I'll be there for glow!!! Can't wait. Now I learned how to tape on the glow sticks. :ph34r:
Is it possible that 36 holes could be wrapped up before 2pm ? Does anyone expect the tourney to run shorter in time or longer.
QuoteIs it possible that 36 holes could be wrapped up before 2pm ? Does anyone expect the tourney to run shorter in time or longer.
Doubtful. If the rounds get started around 10 like I hope then the lunch break will be from 12:15 to 1:15 and the 2nd round from 1:30 to a little before 4.
Times are, of course, dependant on turnout, organizational level of TD, weather conditions, and skill of players.
Maybe if we played 2x around the course without a break...
So are you guys letting pro's play in their own division or what?
What division is Terry playing in if this a AM only tournament.
I would like to come down also but only if there is going to be a small field of pro's at least.
QuoteSo are you guys letting pro's play in their own division or what?
What division is Terry playing in if this a AM only tournament.
I would like to come down also but only if there is going to be a small field of pro's at least.
A week ago I knew there were going to be 3 of us playing in the Open Division. I think Dan may do the pee pee tuck & run into the women's division :D since Terry might come. I'm planning on playing Open unless no one else plays then i'll play advanced. ft you want to come take my $, it won't be hard.
QuoteSo are you guys letting pro's play in their own division or what?
What division is Terry playing in if this a AM only tournament.
I would like to come down also but only if there is going to be a small field of pro's at least.
Yes, those wishing to play for cash or whose rating is higher than the Adv/Pro break will be playing in the Open division.
Terry, if he comes, would be playing in Open
People who are playing glow -
If you want to attach glowsticks to your discs we will have some clear packing tape available. However, it would be a good idea to bring your own if you can as it will help us get out on the course a little faster.
Glowsticks will be available for purchase as well, 2 for $1.
so how many people are expected to attend it? are turnouts pretty good generally?
Quoteso how many people are expected to attend it? are turnouts pretty good generally?
Greg,
I'm anticipating at least 30, based on preregistrations and people who have contacted me to say they're coming. If we get more than that then I'll be very happy.
Hope to see you!
Oh, this is our first unsanctioned singles tournament of the year. In the past we've averaged over 30.
Got the remainder of the Widdershins stuff in today.
Sorry Jay, no cE Elements but I did get 15 glow elements!
glow elements? sounds pretty coolc
They're as firm as the S Elements, unlike the glow wizards which feel almost flimsy
Bring your overstable discs
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windy
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QuoteBring your overstable discs
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windy
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Windershins....
I'm bringing some 150 z-Flicks and 150 z-Talons for those of you who wanted to check out Discraft's new 150 z-line. I also have some full weight Flicks, which should be great windy drivers.
These are $12 cash, $18 funny, because I'm not getting a deal from Discraft. But you are getting a deal from me. I have not seen the Flicks marked lower than $15 anywhere, yet.
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overstable discs and waterproof jackets. :angry:
TWC & Intellicast both say 20% or less. I doubt it'll rain on us.
Windy, ya... it'll be a little breezy out.
Got an email a little while ago, one more am and another in the women's division expected!
dude, i thrive in the wind. i'm pumped it looks like its gonna be warm. wind just makes it so nobody can make putts, which helps me cuz i wasn't gonna make any anyways.
QuoteGot an email a little while ago, one more am and another in the women's division expected!
Does this mean there will be more than just 2 Brakels, 1 Chaumont (formerly Brakel) ?
Cool!
weather.com
25 mph
up to 33 mph gusts
looks like you guys are going
have some fun
sunday looks cooler less wind no rain
Quotei thrive in the wind.
good shooting danimal
some tough conditions, 30mphs my ass, x2
yeah we had fun allright airspuds - seen some crazy shiaaaaaat :blink:
QuoteQuotei thrive in the wind.
good shooting danimal
some tough conditions, 30mphs my ass, x2
yeah we had fun allright airspuds - seen some crazy shiaaaaaat :blink:
thanks diron. those were some brutal conditions. 2 more discs in the lake today.
Correction 3 more discs in there... :(
QuoteCorrection 3 more discs in there... :(
:o :o :o
I lost a Orange Champ T-bird practicing before the round on 5. It's about 7 or 8 feet in but I couldn't see it.
Landed far enough away from the lake, but the wind picked it up and sent it scooting into the water.
I also accidentally left behind my wife's Leopard near the pin on 2 as I was helping her on the last hole. :( I'd love to get either of these back so if you find either of these, please be so kind to give me a call (630.357.7265) or send an email to discgolf via the domain krupicka.org
PS Thought it was a great tourney. Just wish that nasty wind wasn't there. Thanks for letting women play free. If it wasn't for that, I'm not sure if my wife and I would have traveled up for the tournament.
Mike
QuoteCorrection 3 more discs in there... :(
Take the advise from thoes who have loved and lost (pro monster, dr dyed banshee, etc.)
Taking the hyzer on 5 with any type of headwind/crosswind will result in a complete loss..
Unless the gods are kind enough to let your disc float upside down untill it reaches the other side (thank you jesus!)
The firebird died in vain today, fan. but it will not be forgotten - for it has taunted me many times at adler, but i shall fear it, nevermore, nevermore, nevermore.
oh yeah - what the hell happened with tags today? lol
not like it matters, i would probably be keeping mine with the way i shot second round
Oh no dtrain im gonna be getting another firebird that is gonna do twice the taunting that ce one did, and im gonna get the same dye on it so ha!
I also lost one in the pond on #5. Didn't hyzer though. Threw it low and hard it burned rolled and then bounced into the pond. It landed about 8 feet out upside down. Floated about 25 feet from shore and sank. Fortunately it was a Wildcat and Discraft knows how to make more of those.
Mirth normally does bagtags but he said he was busy enough running the tournament. He said we were just doing round tags. I didn't play with anyone with a tag either round.
Mirth did an excellent job running the tournament! I know the Brakels and Chaumonts had a great time.
True that! Mirth did an awesome job. I didn't really expect to see 53 players and Mirth handled it very well. I think most people had fun, although alot of people including myself probably wish there were huge nets surrounding the pond :lol: :lol:
QuoteI think most people had fun, although alot of people including myself probably wish there were huge nets surrounding the pond :lol: :lol:
1st round was not fun; it was actually the 1st time I've ever gone into the water on 5, and it was an upshot :o - didn't lose the disc though. Also managed to go into the water on 9 that round; on an upshot :blink: :blink: . After I realized there were people shooting worse than I did, the 2nd round went better. B) The 8-hole league playoff w/ Nate between rounds probably helped, even though he eventually won. ;)
What a fun day! The wind was brutal but made some crazy shots. I heard Adrian Jr. had a shot on Hole G that ended up on Yorkhouse road :o . That's 550 ft. +. Saw a disc smack a house. Some some attempted rollers that were just ridiculous. My hyzer on #2 was just fantastic going out then landing on the other side of the tennis courts. The list can go on and on.
Mirth did a great job & the players packs were cool. Gateway has some awesome looking trophies. Lots of new faces & lots of women. I thought getting 30+ people to attend would be a success.
I found out of bounds 5 times but felt good about 2'ing 7 holes from the longs the 2nd round.
I too lost 2 discs.
Hole 5 on uspshot.
CE Firebird-Orange-Skipped in near the bench.
Hole 9 on drive.
Went right over the bridge.
Shawn & Sergio,
I sent your baskets with Kyle. He will get them back to you. Thanks guys!!!
Sergio,
I sent you the CFR Viper with him as well. Your envelope with original bolts are in it.
Shawn,
Shawn, I forgot your original bolts at home. I sent the bolt with wing nuts with him. I will get those bolts back to you.
QuoteI heard Adrian Jr. had a shot on Hole G that ended up on Yorkhouse road :o . That's 550 ft. +.
Yeah; we were on Hole H when that happened. We didn't see the shot and couldn't figure out where the disc had come from :P .
That disc should be nice & flat after all the cars that ran over it...
Thanks for the kind words guys. I hear our area had 55+ mph gusts yesterday! :o
QuoteThanks for the kind words guys. I hear our area had 55+ mph gusts yesterday! :o
I know that good temp baskets (like all the ones we used yesterday) blow over at about 50 mph. I didn't see any blow over, but later Lynn told me that she put I basket back up before her group teed off. So, I guess it was that brutal!
The first round I was contemplating whether to try to go over the creek on number 9 from the concrete tee. There were leaves blowing across the tee pad from left to right, leaves in the fairway that were blowing from right to left and the willows by the basket were blowing from left to right. I had no idea what to expect on that throw. But then I had no idea what was going to happen most of the time! :D
Baskets?, I don't have any baskets. ;)
I only found OB once, but I hit every tree out there twice, so that made up for it. Saw a disc hit a passing car on H, and a couple of 5 foot putts blown right back out of the basket.
Driver keep going?
If anyone is close to the course, would you mind seeing if a red leopard is near the pin on hole 2. I'm a dufus and left my wife;s disc there. The disc will be marked Lara on the under side. If you are so kind, drop me an email to discgolf via krupicka.org Thanks.
Mike
QuoteDriver keep going?
Actually no, she pulled over and was checking her car out for several minutes. Didn't look like there was any damage, and Kenny ran over there to make sure it was ok.
Probably helped that it was rolling and skipped up into the car instead of hitting it from the air.
QuoteIf anyone is close to the course, would you mind seeing if a red leopard is near the pin on hole 2. I'm a dufus and left my wife;s disc there. The disc will be marked Lara on the under side. If you are so kind, drop me an email to discgolf via krupicka.org Thanks.
Mike
I found it today. I am at Bevier on Sunday mornings.
Whoa, that wind was strong..... Mirth, only a great tournament with lots of players on a well-run day, could make a tornado seem like a day in the park. Lost a yellow Champion orc on 5. Lefty forehand went way over the road and over the fence and then blew back, back, it might be, it could be, or @#$%& it was, in the drink...
Have lost my best wind disc I tried to roll on my first hole. After taking 11 I realized that was not too good of an idea. Still, a riot. thanks for the fun. The new Orc, thanks again Mirth, flew very well into the wind the next time I played H. Did I see a lady riding a bicycle with a dog in a basket ride by when I was on the course? And who landed a house on her sister?
QuoteDid I see a lady riding a bicycle with a dog in a basket ride by when I was on the course? And who landed a house on her sister?
I think someone hit her in the head with a beast and stole her ruby slippers. She said something about there's no place like home and she disappeared.
I saw this chick named Glinda, the Good Bizzo of the North out there and she was hot!!
For those of you as out of touch as I am, I already did the research on that one:
QuoteUS YOUTH SLANG bizzo - Offensive a woman. [from bitch]
Thanks to Donovan for taking photos yesterday!
http://discontinuum.org/gallery/album16 (http://discontinuum.org/gallery/album16)
Nice shot of me tomahawking in the woods Donovan :D
That shot did not work out well :lol: :lol: :lol:
awesome pics
you could almost see the wind :rolleyes:
Thanks for the pics Donnovan!
If there were any extra players packs, I'd like to get one. If you have one, hold one for me please and Thank-you.
We have one left.
Just one left? I didn't grab mine when I signed up. Also, the one my buddy grabbed had a really warped looking disc in it. Is the Element supposed to look like that or did he just grab a messed up one?
Some Elements were a little funny looking due to the absolutely horrible packing job on Gateway's part. If you get it warm it should be able to get bent out.
Did someone fail to tell you about the player's pack or did you just forget to grab it?
I just spaced out and walked away after signing up. :lol: What an idiot huh?
Mirth, great tourney :D I must say with events like that gateway is going to get a huge following!! also thanks for the stickers :D
QuoteI just spaced out and walked away after signing up. :lol: What an idiot huh?
ah, so you were the mystery 3rd guy in my first threesome.... ;)
When are the results going to be posted?
QuoteMirth, great tourney :D I must say with events like that gateway is going to get a huge following!! also thanks for the stickers :D
That would be so ironic! But I'm not saying why...
Does the irony have to do with the name "Gateway" or the fact that nickwc likes stickers?
I'm glad to hear that the event appeared to be very successful.
Also, thank you to everyone that had such a vested interest in my attendance (or lack there of) and well-being. I know Kozy certainly got worked up as to who was eligible for this event. Kozy - I think I will run an event and the only participants eligible to complete will be those that range from the age of of 38 to 40 and have a player rating from 948 to 950. Hope you can make it :)
Ter
Yeah, it got a little confusing when I decided to let people who wanted to play for cash do so.
Hope to see you down in our parts at our next event sometime in 2005!
Results are finally online.
http://discontinuum.org/Events/widdershins/2004/results.html (http://discontinuum.org/Events/widdershins/2004/results.html)
Thanks to everybody for being patient.