A dear friend, Chip, is in London, so we grab the chance to play a bit of winter golf, and when the temperature plummets, we swap out our carry bags for mittens and walk instead, pacing over the icy corridors of some heathland marvels.
I love your references to phases in other books you make in your writing and today after reading both “On the Road” and “The Thing To Do” they have left me pondering a few things.
Firstly, I have never read Jack Kerouac so I must do that and the title of the book has me thinking that I really need to get on the road and travel to play some courses that have been on my to do list for far too long; Aberdovey, Pennard, Cleeve Hill, Minchinhampton, Kington, Brancaster, Rye, St Enodoc, Askernish, Durness, Traigh, and Iona. Looking at there list this may require a round Britain tour.
Secondly “Crustimoney Proceedcake” meaning “The Thing To Do” has left me thinking that my own to-do list (not just golf courses) is forever growing and leaves me feeling a bit overwhelmed at times. As you said “When it all seems a bit too much, I can turn to golf and feel a damm sight better for it” and I really need to do that a bit more often as it does rejuvenate me and give me the energy to get through the ever growing list. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, Alan. There's definitely overwhelm in my various ideas for places to go, but I am slowly learning to accept that I'll never get through them all, and that it doesn't matter. But what does matter - to me at least - are the ones where I feel not my head but my heart dragging me to - places that are a little different, or special, with people I know I will enjoy meeting and golfing with. Those trips never disappoint. So I'll see you not so far from your home at Kilspindie!
I’ve been listening to these since you were kind enough to offer that choice, but today, without my earbuds at hand I couldn’t wait and started reading…halfway through I realized I was subconsciously reading in your voice…delightful!
Richard, Glad you enjoyed your time with Chip. I likewise revel in his pleasant company and his wisdom. Best, TJ
I love your references to phases in other books you make in your writing and today after reading both “On the Road” and “The Thing To Do” they have left me pondering a few things.
Firstly, I have never read Jack Kerouac so I must do that and the title of the book has me thinking that I really need to get on the road and travel to play some courses that have been on my to do list for far too long; Aberdovey, Pennard, Cleeve Hill, Minchinhampton, Kington, Brancaster, Rye, St Enodoc, Askernish, Durness, Traigh, and Iona. Looking at there list this may require a round Britain tour.
Secondly “Crustimoney Proceedcake” meaning “The Thing To Do” has left me thinking that my own to-do list (not just golf courses) is forever growing and leaves me feeling a bit overwhelmed at times. As you said “When it all seems a bit too much, I can turn to golf and feel a damm sight better for it” and I really need to do that a bit more often as it does rejuvenate me and give me the energy to get through the ever growing list. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, Alan. There's definitely overwhelm in my various ideas for places to go, but I am slowly learning to accept that I'll never get through them all, and that it doesn't matter. But what does matter - to me at least - are the ones where I feel not my head but my heart dragging me to - places that are a little different, or special, with people I know I will enjoy meeting and golfing with. Those trips never disappoint. So I'll see you not so far from your home at Kilspindie!
Beautiful Alan🙏
I’ve been listening to these since you were kind enough to offer that choice, but today, without my earbuds at hand I couldn’t wait and started reading…halfway through I realized I was subconsciously reading in your voice…delightful!
Thank you, Stephen. Just be grateful you don't hear it all day long like I have to!
Love the idea of this & how it can move us. Deep indeed🙏