Extra Warm Up Rounds - Barnbougle 3 & 4 Feb

[Hux]

Ok

Nudgee Daves NK & Myself are going to do a snappy warm up at Barny before the Vic Champs.

From Bris it is only a few extra $ to get to Vic and lets face it when you are that close you should take the option.

We have at least one extra Ploppy Pat who has returned to golf after deciding he is too old for the nubile ones in volley ball.

We are flying into Launceston on the Monday afternoon, driving up and staying at Lost Farm then playing LF (all day Tuesday) then Barny (36 holes) on Wednesday before a leisurely flight to Melbourne on Thursday morning where the adventurious will play Thursday afternoon.

So who else is keen.

Our accommodation and golf is booked so you need to consider these arrangements:
Tuesday 0730 and 1330hr and same Wedneday are our tee bookings, accommodation is at LF and is $225 twin share queen room. Golf was $140 each day. Arrive 2/2 depart 5/2/

Who is in to make up either 2 groups? The extra tee time will need to get booked soon to sort it out.

[Lagerlover]

Double post...

For Christ sake man, don't let him bang in twice about the place..;)

[Hux]

1. Nudgee
2. Daves
3. Hux
4. NK
5. Ploppy Pat
6. BenM Wednesday and maybe Sick Tuesday :-)
7.
8.

[popper81]

This makes me sad......

[LeftyHoges]

This makes me sad......

Bloody hell, a Popper sighting!

No chance of you making the big show mate?

[AndyP]

That's some golf holiday that you are having, Hux. I feel guilty for having five days away from home, so I can't see me doing something like this until the kids can look after themselves.

[LarryLong]

Wow. You blokes certainly don't muck about, do you?

[PeteyD]

Yea the extra nights would not go down well with the management here.

[popper81]

Bloody hell, a Popper sighting!

No chance of you making the big show mate?

I wish.... It is week 2 of the school year. No chance.

[Lagerlover]

This makes me sad...... You not being here next to me makes me sadder...

[Monsta]

I cannot see you name on the list for the Vic Champs Lager, why are you not attending?????

[peter_rs]

So close

I wonder if shazza will talk to me if I leave her at home

[3Puttpete]

So close

I wonder if shazza will talk to me if I leave her at home

I don't understand the question

[Hux]

So close

I wonder if shazza will talk to me if I leave her at home

I think it is more about why you would leave Shaz behind. I seem to recall she loved it last time we played there!!!

PS - you owe it to yourself. All of those long work hours away you are doing and all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[peter_rs]

Thanks

I know that's the problem it's the one set of course she really likes.

Since we are dragging the grand parents to vic champs to baby sit so she can play she was not sure of an extra 4 rounds.

Plus if she is really lucky she will be flying out to Germany for a month
on the 15..

Ps I know about the hours I need to catch up with the Nudgee crew

[nudgee]

Shazza kicked my ass at Barney first time I was there - come on Shazza give us a chance for redemption.

[Hux]

pete the pilot is keen

[petethepilot]

1. Nudgee
2. Daves
3. Hux
4. NK
5. Ploppy Pat
6. BenM Wednesday and maybe Sick Tuesday
7. PTP
8.Braddles

[peter_rs]

Bugger to slow

[shazza_rs]

Any interest in a third group? We have a leave pass :)

[Hux]

2 groups of 3 and one of 4. No problems at all.

[peter_rs]

Hux were you talking to anyone special about the booking

[Hux]

No

Once we have the numbers sorted we will need to confirm the tee times.

Accomodation was at Lost Farm and playing LF first.

[petethepilot]

If it made it easier, Braddles and I would be happy to drop out so as to let Pete/Shazza in! We can play Barny anytime!

[Lagerlover]

I cannot see you name on the list for the Vic Champs Lager, why are you not attending?????

Internal issues mate, and I'm not talking stomach ulcers.

[peter_rs]

If we can get 3 groups it would be good to see you guys...

[Hux]

PtP

10 is not an issue. 2 x 3 and 1 x 4. Not exactly uncommon in any weekend comp field!!!

[markTHEblake]

I will definitely play this if I come to the Vic champs also, I just can't commit this far out as I have other things coming up about the same time.

I am sure others are thinking about tagging along, add ya name to the list, the more the merrier encourages more to join in!

[petethepilot]

PtP

10 is not an issue. 2 x 3 and 1 x 4. Not exactly uncommon in any weekend comp field!!!

No probs Hux.
See how we go. We will play with room available but happy to allow others in if required.
More Mainlanders with money show up, the better for we Island peasants!

[peter_rs]

Email sent to see if tee times are free.

[peter_rs]

We can get 3 groups in a row both days

[Hux]

1. Nudgee
2. Daves
3. Hux
4. NK
5. Ploppy Pat
6. BenM Wednesday and maybe Sick Tuesday
7. PTP
8.Braddles
9. Shazza_RS
10 Peter-RS
11.
12.

[peter_rs]

Can you guys confirm the course order...

I got the confirmation today and it has barny then lost farms.

[Ned]

BenM you good for both days?

Any other takers?

[Ned]

With just over a month to go here are the pairings so far - looking at combination 4BBB Aggregate/Singles over the 72 holes mixing the groups.

Pairings for this so far:

Ned/Hux
DaveS/Nudgee
Ploppy Pat/BenM
PtP/Braddles
RS x 2

[BenM]

Sorry Ned, I missed your earlier post.

Definitely in for the Wednesday, Tuesday is dark pencil. I haven't actually booked that day off (and can't until back at work on the 5th). Can't see it being a problem though, I'll be due for an RDO about then.

[peter_rs]

Counting the days down

If only I had time to find.... Buy a golf game before then

[petethepilot]

With just over a month to go here are the pairings so far - looking at combination 4BBB Aggregate/Singles over the 72 holes mixing the groups.

Pairings for this so far:

Ned/Hux
DaveS/Nudgee
Poppy Pat/BenM
PtP/Braddles
RS x 2

Is this off the stick? :)

[Ned]

Nut 😜

[Hux]

Is this off the stick? :)

Yes you can play off the stick. I will play off my adjusted handicap of 42 :-)

Really looking forward to the trip.

Any more takers. Another 2 will make it full groups.

[Grunt]

Is there some warm up rounds at putt putt? Need to boost my confidence a little before I get another butt hole torn that weekend!

[BenM]

I should also mention... While I will most likely get a leave pass for golf both days, I don't have one to stay up there for the night....so I'll have to drive home afterwards. Sorry....

Probably a good thing - for me - I will be forced to control my alcohol intake in the lead up to the champs.

[Hux]

No probs Ben. Will be a nice warm up regardless. How long does it take to drive from Launy to Barny?

[BenM]

No probs Ben. Will be a nice warm up regardless. How long does it take to drive from Launy to Barny?

I'd allow an hour Hux, though it can be done a little quicker if you go the back way and don't get held up by too many slowpoke tourists [emoji627]

[Ned]

With just over a month to go here are the pairings so far - looking at combination 4BBB Aggregate/Singles over the 72 holes mixing the groups.

Pairings for this so far:

Ned/Hux
DaveS/Nudgee
Ploppy Pat/BenM
PtP/Braddles
RS x 2

So no declinals, will look at groupings for the two days now.

[petethepilot]

Hux et al...

Sorry to say this but work are playing the man and not the ball and are refusing to give me the time off for this!
I am going to have to pull out.

Sorry is an understatement! It will be a great few days.
Not sure if Braddles will come now as we were sharing transport. I will ring him today!

Pete

[braddles]

Hux et al...

Sorry to say this but work are playing the man and not the ball and are refusing to give me the time off for this!
I am going to have to pull out.

Sorry is an understatement! It will be a great few days.
Not sure if Braddles will come now as we were sharing transport. I will ring him today!

Pete

Hi All

I am also out. I have been told I am not allowed to take annual leave in Feb.

Brad

[Ned]

Accom and Tee times booked, Nudgee is spooning with Ploppy Pat and Hux and I have agreed that everyone will play off the Black Tees.

Will post the groupings soon.

[Hux]

An easy 2 groups.

Gunna be a long way round for Shaz off the blacks...but she will be that smashed she won't know anyway.

[peter_rs]

If we don't have any late add ons I. The next week I will drop the 3rd group

[Daves]

What flights to Melb on 5/2 are everyone on? I was on VA 1365 at 10.10, but Virgin have cancelled and put me on VA 1361 at 6.00am! I am struggling to find an alternative flight that will take extra luggage!?

[peter_rs]

We are on 3pm

[LeftyHoges]

What flights to Melb on 5/2 are everyone on? I was on VA 1365 at 10.10, but Virgin have cancelled and put me on VA 1361 at 6.00am! I am struggling to find an alternative flight that will take extra luggage!?

I don't understand Dave, does it have to be Virgin? QANTAS and Jetstar have plenty of flights that morning. If the changed time doesn't suit you can get a refund, can't you?

[benno_r]

I don't understand Dave, does it have to be Virgin? QANTAS and Jetstar have plenty of flights that morning. If the changed time doesn't suit you can get a refund, can't you?

Probably basing it on the quality of the hosties. Virgin all the way!

[LeftyHoges]

Probably basing it on the quality of the hosties. Virgin all the way!

How much ogling can you get done in 70 minutes anyway?

[benno_r]

How much ogling can you get done in 70 minutes anyway?

A spritely fella like Dave? Drop a few hints that he is current QLD champion, and a union stalwart, I'd say a fair bit!

[LeftyHoges]

A spritely fella like Dave? Drop a few hints that he is current QLD champion, and a union stalwart, I'd say a fair bit!

Bloody hell, the poor fella doesn't want to ride with the luggage.

[Daves]

Ended up on Jetstar. Virgin won't refund, they will only credit me.

I don't understand Dave, does it have to be Virgin? QANTAS and Jetstar have plenty of flights that morning. If the changed time doesn't suit you can get a refund, can't you?

[BenM]

We should probably figure out where we're meeting too. At airport and drive to Barny in convoy or wanna meet up there?

[Hux]

Righto

Pretty sure Daves, Ned and myself all get into Launnie at 2.20pm. We are hiring a car.

Pat and Jamie will be in another car and arriving at ??? pretty sure it was @ same time.

The RS's?????

Pete is driving as Shaz says she is going to be playing hard for the week!!


So we could meet at airport or near there at say 3? You can take us the locals way!

[Ned]

Decisions for DaveS.

[peter_rs]

2:20 Virgin and have a car

[peter_rs]

First time shazza is away from paige for more then 24 hours.... She is drinking to handle it

[Daves]

As Hux said most of us arrive at 2.15/2.20. We are picking up a SUV at the Airport. I understand it is a touch under 2 hrs to Barnbougle. Thought we would probably do a short stop or 2 for supplies, Bottled Water and some stronger stuff?, golf balls? There is also a suggestion that we should visit a certain pimply faced Pro Shop Assistant at Riverside on the way!:twisted:

[LeftyHoges]

First time shazza is away from paige for more then 24 hours.... She is drinking to handle it

Just tell her not to go too hard too early. I think we all want to see this form in VIC, not wasted in TAS.

[oldracer]

Just tell her not to go too hard too early. I think we all want to see this form in VIC, not wasted in TAS.speak for yourself Lefty, I hope Shaz has a great time but stays on the sauce for another 7 days ;)

[LeftyHoges]

speak for yourself Lefty, I hope Shaz has a great time but stays on the sauce for another 7 days ;)

Beating someone who is hungover is a hollow victory, OR! (We'll take it though!!!)

[shazza_rs]

Lefty> Three years without serious drinking has turned me into a two pot screamer so it won't take too much to get out there.
Oldracer> I've still got you covered. I play better with a few drinks under my belt. I should have my form back before I hit Victoria GC!

[LeftyHoges]

Lefty> Three years without serious drinking has turned me into a two pot screamer so it won't take too much to get out there.
Oldracer> I've still got you covered. I play better with a few drinks under my belt. I should have my form back before I hit Victoria GC!

Atta girl Shaz!

[backintheswing]

Beating someone who is hungover is a hollow victory, OR! (We'll take it though!!!)

So are you planning to be on the tiles on Thursday night?

[Monsta]

So are you planning to be on the tiles on Thursday night?

That is his celebration method after winning the Uncivil War, not his lead-up.

[LeftyHoges]

That is his celebration method after winning the Uncivil War, not his lead-up.

I COULD do both but I might have a quiet one this year on the Thursday and only have 12 beers.

[Ned]

I COULD do both but I might have a quiet one this year on the Thursday and only have 12 beers.

You still drinking Swan Light?

[backintheswing]

Elephant beer

[oldracer]

So are you planning to be on the tiles on Thursday night?doesn't everyone???? isn't first night go hard or go home night then regret it for the next 4 days

[oldracer]

You still drinking Swan Light?no swan light on the balcony at Mareeba, nade for Courty tho

[Monsta]

no swan light on the balcony at Mareeba,pink nade for Courty tho

FTFY Oldracer

[Courty]

Love the 'nade! :)

[Hux]

Lefty> Three years without serious drinking has turned me into a two pot screamer so it won't take too much to get out there.
Oldracer> I've still got you covered. I play better with a few drinks under my belt. I should have my form back before I hit Victoria GC!

Careful Pete, baby 2 is nine months from next week!!!!!!

[peter_rs]

36 holes a day will but her to sleep.

She was right about the beer.. She gets a baby draw

[BenM]

2:20 on Tuesday? Good, I can sleep in :D

[peter_rs]

Back in bne and a little excited

[BenM]

2:20 on Tuesday? Good, I can sleep in :D

I should learn to read the OP better.

I'm still at work tomorrow so won't be able to escort you guys up there, sorry. Got a fair bit of stuff to catch up on so no chance of an early knock off really.

Definitely looking forward to the games on Tues/Wed though!

[Hux]

We leave BNE tomorrow at 855. Wooo Hooooooooooo. Barny here we come.

[shazza_rs]

Us too! I am excite!

[BenM]

Weather forecast looks decent too guys, though a little bit windy. That's how it's supposed to be :)

[Ferrins]

Enjoy!:)

[Hux]

Weather forecast looks decent too guys, though a little bit windy. That's how it's supposed to be :)

Nice high sitting in the Bight should give us fairly stable weather for the whole week I am thinking?

[PeteyD]

Weather looks a treat for the whole week.

[BenM]

Nice high sitting in the Bight should give us fairly stable weather for the whole week I am thinking?

Yeah, the forecast looks really good all round, hope it stays this way. May be some rain in Melb Tue/Wed while we're at Barny by Thu-Mon all smiles.

Work today is going to be a real drag.....

[Hux]

Our flight to Melbourne got cancelled. Now via Sydney. We have almost 5hrs in Sydney to kill.

[backintheswing]

Our flight to Melbourne got cancelled. Now via Sydney. We have almost 5hrs in Sydney to kill.

Jetstar?

[Hux]

Virgin. Plane went u /s

[Daves]

Virgin. Plane went u /sI just arrived in Melbourne. What time will you get into Launceston now?

[Ned]

I just arrived in Melbourne. What time will you get into Launceston now?

16.55, booze order following shortly.......

[shazza_rs]

Us too! Where are you guys?

[Hux]

Bored shitless

[BenM]

Bugger !

[Ned]

Not a good day to be flying Virgin, DaveS plane had to return to Melbourne.

[Daves]

I made it to Melbourne OK. But we are back there getting another plane. Apparently, the Captain didn't, like the other one!!

[BenM]

Wow. Double bugger.

[Ned]

I made it to Melbourne OK. But we are back there getting another plane. Apparently, the Captain didn't, like the other one!!

You packed too many set's didn't you????

[LarryLong]

Too much bag chatter coming from the cargo hold made the captain nervous?

[BenM]

Hope you all made it ok! I'll aim to be at LF by 7am tomorrow.l at the latest. Don't think I have any of your nos so will PM you mine in case we don't find each other.... I'm sure we will though.

[Ned]

Hope you all made it ok! I'll aim to be at LF by 7am tomorrow.l at the latest. Don't think I have any of your nos so will PM you mine in case we don't find each other.... I'm sure we will though. No we didn't....... We are playing Barny tomoz, LF Wednesday. Doing breakfast in the restaurant at 6.30 am at LF.

[BenM]

No we didn't....... We are playing Barny tomoz, LF Wednesday. Doing breakfast in the restaurant at 6.30 am at LF.

:I you can tell me the story tomorrow.

I PM'd Hux my mobile no. Probably won't make breakfast, leaving here @ 6am as it is, but should be at Barny by 7 then.

Should I pack some extra tp for Nudgee or will you steal some from your room?

[Ned]

:I you can tell me the story tomorrow. I PM'd Hux my mobile no. Probably won't make breakfast, leaving here @ 6am as it is, but should be at Barny by 7 then. Should I pack some extra tp for Nudgee or will you steal some from your room?

The Turd Coat has thrown the towel in already......

[Hux]

:i you can tell me the story tomorrow.

I pm'd hux my mobile no. Probably won't make breakfast, leaving here @ 6am as it is, but should be at barny by 7 then.

Should i pack some extra tp for nudgee or will you steal some from your room?

apparently his medical condition is fixed

[BenM]

Good to hear. I'm only bringing one towel and I plan on using it on my clubs.

Must sleep. Gotta get up at stupid o'clock!

[Eag's]

apparently his medical condition is fixed

Yeah right.....and I am off for a perm ;)

[Hux]

end of an awesome day 36 holes of the dunes.
beaut weather - bit of wind this afternoon but only probably 30kph. enough to show what it is like.

Lost Farm tomorrow . The old feet will be pretty sore by the end of that.

[PeteyD]

Scores? 1 dump or 2?

[Ned]

AM round

Nudgee 38
Ned 37
DaveS 36
Hux 35
BenM 32
Ploppy Pat 30
Shazza_RS 27
Peter_RS 26

PM round

Hux 33
Shazza_RS 32
Ploppy Pat 31
Nudgee 30
BenM 29
Ned 29
DaveS 26
Peter_RS 19

Combined

Hux 68
Nudgee 68
Ned 66
DaveS 62
BenM 61
Ploppy Pat 61
Shazz_RS 59
Peter_RS 45

[shazza_rs]

I had 27 in the first round.

[Peppas]

Peter_rs will still be carrying us in the 4bbb on Friday

[WBennett]

I see the Northerners will be suffering fatigue come Friday...

[Ned]

:wink:

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[Daves]

I see the Northerners will be suffering fatigue come Friday...Fatigue isn't too bad, but blew an ankle today.

[WBennett]

Only four more rounds to get thru!

[Eag's]

AM round

Nudgee 38
Ned 37
DaveS 36
Hux 35
BenM 32
Ploppy Pat 30
Peter_RS 26
Shazza_RS 22

PM round

Hux 33
Shazza_RS 32
Ploppy Pat 31
Nudgee 30
BenM 29
Ned 29
DaveS 26
Peter_RS 19

Combined

Hux 68
Nudgee 68
Ned 66
DaveS 62
BenM 61
Ploppy Pat 61
Shazz_RS 54
Peter_RS 45

Nice shooting Hux.


Fatigue isn't too bad, but blew an ankle today.

Hopefully not to bad Dave?

[BenM]

And it wasn't me hobbling him for our match on Friday.

Made it home safe - about to cook a couple of very thick steaks. Thanks for the golf and company fellas (and Shazza).

Now gotta somehow get cleaned up, do a quick bit of work and start packing for tomorrow! Hard to believe that 76 holes in two days is just a warmup....

[shazza_rs]

AM round Lost Farm

shazza_rs 45
Hux 35
Ploppy Pat 33
peter_rs 33
Ned 30
DaveS 27
Nudgee 24
BenM 34

PM Round
Nudgee 33
Ned 33
Peter_rs 31
Shazza_rs 29
Ploppy Pat 29
Hux 29
BenM 23
DaveS DNB

Combined

Shazza_rs 74
Hux 64
Peter_rs 64
Ploppy Pat 63
Ned 63
Nudgee 57
BenM 57
Daves 27

[BenM]

I had 34 pts this morning Shazza.

This afternoon, 16f 7b. BenMplosion.

[mrbluu]

45 is epic shazza!!!
#smashingpete_rsalldayeveryday!!!!

[shazza_rs]

4 round totals

shazza_rs 133
Hux 132
Ned 129
Nudgee 125
Ploppy Pat 124
BenM 118
Peter_rs 109
Daves 88

[peter_rs]

At 4400m it's not a golf course

[Ned]

At 4400m it's not a golf course

Who cares Bro......



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[BenM]

You QLDers can't handle this pristine Tassie weather.....

Though I expect it's a little chilly outside in the wind up there!

[WBennett]

4 round totals

shazza_rs 133
Hux 132
Ned 129
Nudgee 125
Ploppy Pat 124
BenM 118
Peter_rs 109
Daves 88

Old Racer is going to need his 10 shot start

[PeteyD]

Old Racer is stuft.

[oldracer]

Old Racer is stuft.well my hope is that Shaz has gone too hard too early and run out of gas!!!!!!!

[Captain Nemo]

Good numbers by the union boys and my #1 weapon Shazz.
Keep it up peeps, c u fri.

[Eag's]

AM round Lost Farm

shazza_rs 45
Hux 35
Ploppy Pat 33
peter_rs 33
Ned 30
DaveS 27
Nudgee 24
BenM 34

PM Round
Nudgee 33
Ned 33
Peter_rs 31
Shazza_rs 29
Ploppy Pat 29
Hux 29
BenM 23
DaveS DNB

Combined

Shazza_rs 74
Hux 64
Peter_rs 64
Ploppy Pat 63
Ned 63
Nudgee 57
BenM 57
Daves 27

Nice form reversal Shaz 8)

[LeftyHoges]

Nice form reversal Shaz 8)

The Obsidian circle might need to have a bit of a squizz at that handicap, methinks.

[Captain Nemo]

The Obsidian circle might need to have a bit of a squizz at that handicap, methinks.\

Stay out of it Mr... ;)

[spanner039]

45 points !!!!! nice shooting Shaz

[shazza_rs]

The tees were forward and not a breath of wind in the AM round.

The PM round tells the real story.

[peter_rs]

What that you played the blue tees

[Daves]

A few photos;

The view from the Lost Farm Restaurant on the first evening;

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150202_195658_zpsuzgmj685.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150202_195658_zpsuzgmj685.jpg.html)

The view from our rooms. Hard to believe there is a very wide golf hole between those last 2 lines of dunes;

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_183947_zps3hxuqa3z.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_183947_zps3hxuqa3z.jpg.html)

The view from the Lost Farm Cafe/Restaurant;

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_130713_zpstrl3jgkl.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_130713_zpstrl3jgkl.jpg.html)

This inlet runs beside The Dunes course. It is pretty small here, but is actually the upper reaches of the Great Forester River that enters the sea at Bridport.

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_105630_zpsx9lcua4y.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_105630_zpsx9lcua4y.jpg.html)

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_105636_zps9ei6py6m.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_105636_zps9ei6py6m.jpg.html)

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The view as you walk to the Dunes 5th hole, Bridport in the distance;

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_082939_zpsde480kmu.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_082939_zpsde480kmu.jpg.html)

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_082947_zpsuleq9app.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_082947_zpsuleq9app.jpg.html)

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_082943_zpsz4ytjlic.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_082943_zpsz4ytjlic.jpg.html)

Pretty sure this was an Albatross;

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_083114_zpsjfb07ynj.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_083114_zpsjfb07ynj.jpg.html)

Some of the Dunes;

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_095929_zpswmp3s9rz.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_095929_zpswmp3s9rz.jpg.html)

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_095924_zpsnnd8rc1m.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_095924_zpsnnd8rc1m.jpg.html)

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/Daves_2009/Barnbougle/20150203_095906_zpsvcyzs0zr.jpg (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/Daves_2009/media/Barnbougle/20150203_095906_zpsvcyzs0zr.jpg.html)

[Eag's]

Great pics Dave :)

[LarryLong]

Awesome pics Dave - I really need to get myself back to Tassie soon, and not just to play golf.

I reckon the bird is an oystercatcher though. :) http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Haematopus-fuliginosus

[Steve57]

The pictures are great Dave and bring back lots of memories of my one and only trip to the Dunes and Lost Farm.
Just looking at them again makes me realise that it is good that the complex is on the far north coast of Tassie as if they were on the mainland they would be ruined by the volumes of people wanting to play them!
For those that have never played them, it really is a bucket list item.

[Daves]

Awesome pics Dave - I really need to get myself back to Tassie soon, and not just to play golf.

I reckon the bird is an oystercatcher though. :) http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Haematopus-fuliginosus

Thanks Larry, the photo is deceiving, it was much, much larger than it looks. It was probably at least 100m away, if not more away. May not have been an Albatross, but it was at least the size of one. We also saw Booby Birds on the course, I have only ever seen them way off shore before (outer Barrier Reef).

[LarryLong]

Thanks Larry, the photo is deceiving, it was much, much larger than it looks. It was probably at least 100m away, if not more away. May not have been an Albatross, but it was at least the size of one. We also saw Booby Birds on the course, I have only ever seen them way off shore before (outer Barrier Reef).

Maybe it was a vulture?

Circling around BenM's golf game. :)

[BenM]

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[LeftyHoges]

I got home last night and the mrs says "How would you like to go to Barny & Lost Farm for your 30th Birthday?"

Imagine my response...

[Bruce]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/d0/d0027fb0f636498f1d0028d441b7c7ef7f2f9486265b94a441 650379e7983686.jpg

Hang on - links golf for Lefty?

Not 100% sure.

[LeftyHoges]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/d0/d0027fb0f636498f1d0028d441b7c7ef7f2f9486265b94a441 650379e7983686.jpg

Hang on - links golf for Lefty?

Not 100% sure.

Yep, could go either way, but it definitely went one way.

[PeteyD]

Left or right, andigold finds that important ... ;)

[Daves]

I got home last night and the mrs says "How would you like to go to Barny & Lost Farm for your 30th Birthday?"

Imagine my response...

I am actually contemplating taking my Mrs there sometime. There is a full Health Spa now at Lost Farm, plus plenty to see driving around the area (Bridport is a nice little seaside village), or Tassy more generally.

Only thing I would like to see is them offer Electric Buggies (not Carts) to make the 36 hole daily walk at little easier for us older hackers.

[Ferrins]

Narawntapu National Park is pretty cool with lots of critters running around. Our favourite is Greens Beach which has a pearler 9 hole track.

[Ned]

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[Ned]

Turd Coat Proof.

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[Ned]

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[peter_rs]

Give up golf and take up photography... Great pics with a phone

[LeftyHoges]

Food on the ground?

How did you let TF go to Tassie and not post any of his scores or pictures of him?

34404

[G.K]

Quality! :lol:

Some great pics Ned. After seeing those, a Tassie trip will be getting added to my 2015 Golfing Goals!

[Hux]

After Barny everything else pales into insignificance.

The magical part of it is that even your non golfing partner can't not enjoy the scenery and the tranquillity.

My next trip will be a more leisurely approach to the golf (no more than 27 holes per day) and some touring around those awful wineries like Pipers Brook that are only 1/2hr away.

[Ned]

Food on the ground? How did you let TF go to Tassie and not post any of his scores or pictures of him? <img src="http://www.ozgolf.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=34404"/>

He didn't stand a chance with Gobbler BenM.

[BenM]

There are some great shots there Ned. Captured the scenery beautifully.