Lacessit

Nothing wrong with your eyesight, then.

I am on a part OAP because I lost a considerable amount during the GFC of 2008. With that money, I would not be a burden on the taxpayer. There are thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of pension recipients in a similar situation after the GFC. It is a matter of record the performance of government regulators such as the ACCC and ASIC was abysmal before, during, and after the GFC. That situation is still in existence today. In point of fact, the stench of corruption still hangs over ASIC. Which is why I have no compunction whatsoever in screwing the government for every cent I can get. They caused the problem.

I am afraid you are still terrible at logic and math. Let's say I made 500 posts on this thread, which I am far from doing. Maybe 50 - 100, as if I care. Those 500 posts get 2 positive emojis = 1000. How does that stack up against 36,800 positives? It's still only 3%. Your claim I come on to this thread to get emoticons is ludicrous. Now, I see you are attacking other posters who sided with me. How mature. Is there someone coming along to support you? You have stated before you are not an age pension recipient yourself. IMO that entitles everyone else on this thread to question your motivations in posting.

I started golf as a caddie in Australia, at one of the top clubs. It's a shame the caddie system died out, because I learned a lot at that end of the spectrum. There are many people who would disagree with you, as they earn a good living from golf. That's not tour just professionals, who get eye-watering prize money. It's club managers, greenkeepers, bar staff and pro shop staff, to whom golf is highly relevant. It puts food on the table. I really doubt business is done on the golf course anymore, executives at that level are too time-poor nowadays.

There is an expression golf professionals use," in the zone". They probably get there more often than amateur golfers. It may happen in other sports. I have been "in the zone" about half a dozen times in my more than 60 years of golf. It's a combination of knowing one is going to win, and feeling invincible. The great thing about it is how long it lasts, playing the final 9 holes of a championship. As far from boring as it can get. The video is not gymnastics per se. However, IMO it is one of the most stunning displays of female athleticism i have ever seen.

It's unfortunate other golfers took that attitude, and gave you a hard time. I have always respected other golfers, whatever standard they played to. Because i can remember how tough the game was for me when I was just starting.

The only game I regard as silly is American football. What else is one to think of a game where 5 minutes of playing time takes half an hour?

There are two legends in golf. One is Moe Norman, the other is Ben Hogan. One story I heard was when Hogan watched Norman practising. Hogan remarked " I have no idea what this guy is doing, but it obviously works for him".

I have played with real gentlemen, average people, a few mongrels. The mongrels tend to weed themselves out of golf after a while, because no-one wants to play with them.

IMO Arnold Palmer was before him, as he had an everyman persona, and was not afraid to take on risky shots.

Not me. I gave up contact sports in my thirties.

You would never show off if you achieved something in sport? Sour grapes.

It used to have that image. 60 million people play golf, putting it at #10. It's only expensive if one insists on the latest equipment and the most prestigious golf club memberships.

Pros hate being beaten by amateurs.

Paraphrasing Leon Wilson, and validating the assertion of my OP.

Your problems will surface when you are in your sixties, and some tearaway is hurling 145 km thunderbolts at you. Golf can be played by a 10 yo or a 90 yo.

I can play alone, or in company. The only plan I have here when playing alone is to hit off at first light, because it is cooler. I am actually never alone, there is always a caddie to talk to.

We usually bang on about our last round with other golfers. We would not waste that narrative on people who don't understand it.

I'll bet the adrenaline was flowing freely when you hit the winning drive. Chi Chi Rodriguez is 5 foot 7 inches, 68 kg. On the PGA tour, he could keep up with much bigger players with a novel stance and swing. He won 8 PGA events, and 22 on the senior tour.

I treat each instance on its merits. The wai when I am a customer is automatic, I don't feel obligated to return it. OTOH, if it is someone at a professional level, or older than me, I do. I don't initiate a wai, IMO it is not expected of me.

I've been playing golf for more than 60 years. AFAIK it is still the only exercise recommended by doctors for cardiac patients. Not the most strenuous exercise; however, it is still a walk of 8 - 10 km. Golf is a metaphor for life. It tests character, focus and muscle memory. Unlike other sports, which sometimes favor a particular physical type, golf can be played by all shapes and sizes. Small golfers have been known to beat bigger opponents. Golf does not tolerate cheating. Golfers who do cheat get ostracized. There are people who hate golf, or call it a silly game. IME those people have never played golf. Or they tried it, and realized they would never be remotely competent at it.

It's BS because you are posting opinions on something which may never happen. I have never said the proposed changes are a myth, another one of your lies. You keep calling me a troll. Why don't we take a poll of the other posters on this thread, and find out who others think the troll really is?

Could you explain why the so-called troll posts I make, calling you out over your latest bullsh!t, always have positive responses from other posters, whereas you get either none, or sad emoticons?

At this time of year, I would say Chiang Rai is definitely warmer than the last two years. Then, I needed a duvet. Now it is only a sheet or light blanket.

Remind me please - where in any of your posts is there mention of threat assessment? IMO that is the single most important thing to bring to the table, when driving on Thai roads.