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vanmaster_b

#40
September 25, 2002, 10:56:14 AM
Another fun thing to do (that doesn't work as well as glow sticks) is to put a couple small pieces of reflective tape on the top and bottom of the disc. Then when you throw, have a friend shine a flashlight on the disc while it's in flight.

Having a flashlight kind of takes away that atmosphere of playing at night, though. But if you have to finish a course and it starts getting dark, it's a cheap way to make your disc visible.

jason

#41
July 02, 2002, 06:33:11 AM
Great course!  I finally got up to play it this weekend.  I'll definitely get back up there when I find the chance.  Kudos to Shawn & company for a great layout and a well maintained course.

shawn

#42
January 28, 2002, 04:27:23 PM
Well, the new nine should be very tough, lots of elevation.    We plan on spreading it out a little to fit in a full 18 in the future, but we think we can afford 9 for sure.  If you like the ravine shot on #3, you are going to love the ravines on the new course.  We have been working on the layout and I think that it should Parkside on the map for a A or B teir tournament.   We have alot of long term plans for the course, I'm just glad to be a part of the planning.  All we need is approval from the school and a bunch of cash.  We try to keep it as clean as possible, it is easier for people to throw litter when it is present.  It just pisses me of to know that fellow disc golfers litter on any course, I always pick up garbage on whatever course I'm playing on, out of respect for the game that I love.  

  We have alot of work to do this spring with moving a few tee pads and getting 9-18 alternate basket locations to add a little spice to the present course, maybe add a few 400+ holes for the big arms.  I will keep everone posted and try to get a few workdays in with as many people as we can get.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#43
January 30, 2002, 06:13:46 PM
We don't have leagues at this time, I think we are going to wait till spring to start up again.  We don't have the hardcore golfers here like we do in Waukegan, when it gets cold we could only get the same 4 people, Paul, Dennis, Craig and myself.  When it is warm out we gave clinics before leagues on different shots and analized and gave suggestions on form.  We had lots of newbies, but they think we are crazy to play in the cold, I guess we are just freaks.  

  We are planning on having Worlds Biggest again this year on May 18/19th, last year was a success with over 70 people, hope you all can make it this year.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#44
June 06, 2002, 07:41:16 PM
We are pouring concrete this Saturday.  I hope some of the club can come out and help.  We have food, 2-1/4 barrels (Sprecher Amber and Sam Adams) and many free disc for volunteers.  We are going to have a good time when it is over.  Please go to the first hole by 7a.m. or earlier.  We are starting to pour at 7:30 so we would like to facilitate and give everyone a job.

A few people are camping out on the course on Sat. night also.  If you have 2-way radios you can get ahold of us also so bring them they should be quite useful as we will be spread out into 2 crews.

Craig will be out on the course Friday all day prepping everything and could also use help with dropping off supplies at each hole, so if you are free tomorrow please stop by.



Thanks for any help,



Shawn Fallon
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#45
June 07, 2002, 07:26:30 PM
Yes, we could use help on Sunday.  I think I'm going to sleep in a little so probaly not until 8am.  We will be strippin' forms and grading out.  So, bring a hammer and steel tine rake if you have one, if not we might have a few extra.  We just got done with the 9 toughest holes so the next ones should fly.  I can't wait, some of the new holes should be sweet....
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#46
June 08, 2002, 08:51:16 PM
Thanks to everyone that helped pour, we finished 35 pads and a few alternate placements by 4p.m.   Jim made it for the whole day and worked his ass off, also thanks to Ken and JoJo for stickin' with it when things got a little crazy.  All I got to say is that the day was not looking good when we had only 1 finisher and half the forms needed to be set but we stuck to it and got it done.  Got a chance to play 9 holes on the crete and it is awesome.  It is a good feeling that we built something that thousands of people are going to use over the years, and we will still bitch about doing it 30 years from now....

Anyone interested in helping tomorrow, we need a few picks and crowbars to aid in the removal of the forms.  The consences of the group was that we are going to sleep in and start around 9:30-10am.  Hope to see ya there, we still have lots of free disc and beer for helpers.  Again thanks for all the help, maybe now we can upgrade the course to a 5 star with the new layout.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#47
August 16, 2002, 07:22:55 PM
Well #5 is gone, looks like we are going to have to charge people to play here.  This is 3 baskets in a year.  This just makes me sick.  And it is bullshit that the money we raise from leagues have to go to replace baskets instead of benches, trashcans and such.  Also means that we might have to close the course at night so it is easier for the campus cops to patrol.  Of course if anyone has any info please forward it to Craig,Paul, myself or the authorities.

The disc golf community is a tight knit group and somebody knows something about the baskets please think about the longterm effects of these crooks and do the right thing.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#48
September 03, 2002, 05:00:55 PM
Paul and Craig moved 1, 4, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 to new alternate placements.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#49
September 05, 2002, 09:58:38 AM
#2 long wil be for tournaments only, I have not seen the baskets in the new positions yet, going to play it at 4:30 today and will let you know about 17.  Kyle do you go to school at the darkside, we are looking for officers for the club.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#50
September 06, 2002, 05:39:51 PM
OK, I just got done playing the course with the new layout and it is not friendly. #9 and #15 are supposed to be for tournaments only but they moved the baskets to the new spots and the fairways are not cleared as well as I would have liked. #15 I threw 3 disc from the longs and only parred 1 of them by going over the top with a grenade shot for my 2nd shot, the others shots I took 5's on.  #9 is actually easier from the deck with a sky anhyser into the trees (just throw it 90ft up and let it drop in).  #4 I lost my first shot (pink CE valk), 2nd tee shot did a forehand roller that gave me a shot at a duece but missed and had a drop in par.  #1 is actually easier now, just go over the top of the trees down the middle.

  The new layout is not beginner friendly, as I was driving by I saw a group putting at a make believe basket on #4.  I had to pull over and tell them that a few baskets were moved to Alternates and that they should look for them.  I was pleased on #12 when I got to my drive that hit some trees that it was parked in a new shorter position.  #13 is longer and righty friendly.  14 is now a good skipping hole, just hit the chips at the opening and you are parked.  There is no new alt for 17 it will stay the same.  It is going to take a while to figure this layout out, not sure if I like a few of them.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#51
September 06, 2002, 05:45:22 PM
The reason that we are not moving #2 is that the bushes behind the original were getting trashed.  I love the long position, It is a hole that I can gain a few strokes on people since most people can't throw that far.  Just got to hit the oak and let it drop next to the basket, it is that simple....
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#52
September 07, 2002, 07:36:56 AM
Sorry but I'm on the leaders card, which is almost 10bucks a hole @ http://platypusdisc.com/wisconsin_disc_golf/tour_finale.htm Same day as blast...
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#53
September 09, 2002, 05:35:26 AM
ya the alt was to hard to find since it is not cleared out yet, #17 does have a short alt....
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#54
September 09, 2002, 01:01:12 PM
We will be giving throphies out at 5:30 today and then follow with random draw best shot. They look sweet.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#55
September 17, 2002, 05:33:29 PM
You now have a perfect disc, just throw it with some hyser and you will go straight then right.  Great for hole 15 at Parkside.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#56
September 18, 2002, 03:10:11 PM
Thanks for the kind words, I also get it from my lovely lady, she says, "All you think about is disc golf and sex!" so I said, "you forgot food, can you make me a sandwich?"  Ya, I spend to much time at Parkside, I'm really happy at how it is turning out exept for the littering and people trying to cut down trees and such.  Hole #12 was designed to have a few trees in the way and some fu****g idiot has managed to cut 1/4 of the way through the tree.  When things like this happens I find it hard to even want to do any other changes or improvements.  I just need my own personal course I guess.  I remember when Parkside first opened I would be out there all day and I would not see anyone playing exept for a guy named Paul Kuffel, that I heard was a Pro.  Hell I didn't even know there was such a thing as a Pro disc golfer.  Now look at me I'm addicted to throwing plastic, when I'm not throwing I'm thinking about throwing.  I think I need help....so I'm going to be starting a Friday night disc glow league on September 28th.  Does anybody know when sunset is for the 28th?
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#57
September 19, 2002, 04:18:53 AM
we will have glow sicks available for league, I find this to be the best way to go.  I use 3 disc for glow, all stuff that I use during the day.  I don't like to use high power lights as it takes away from the night golf experience.  You need to use the force.  You know what you need to do on a hole, just imagine the fairway and throw.  We will also give each person a glowstick to hang on the basket when they think they need it.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#58
September 21, 2002, 11:27:35 PM
Jake, I don't have money for new signs do you?  Yes it would be nice.  Parkside is not my favorite course just my home course, I have put over 400 hours in this course to get it where it is now, it is not a jewel but I don't consider it a pitch and putt course like you think it is.  If you can get under par from the long you are shotting well.  I laugh at the fact that elevation throws people off.  I think most ams like yourself want long open, flat holes were you really don't need much skill.  If you want to get better you need a course like Parkside that requires a player to have many different shots in the bag.  The baskets are donated replacements of the 2 that were stolen this summer and they are mach v's the others are new mach 2's with chain upgrades, if you got spitouts on the baskets with the chain upgrades you need to learn how to putt.  Thanks for the kind words on the course, its comments like yours that make me want to continue to donate cash and time. NOT...
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.

shawn

#59
September 23, 2002, 04:00:25 AM
May have to wait, the school wants to put up a pavillion area with vending machines and picnic tables.  This also would house a message board, until this happens everything can be posted to the sign by #1.
Let us hope that the whores of evil no longer loiter on the doorsteps of your path beckoning you into the brothel of despair, and that here and after may present them with the most rigid manistfestation of a firm and manly will.
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