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Shankapotomus


I live on a golf course, the sixth hole to be specific. I don't say this to be hoity toity. Just stating a fact in order to tell my story. The golf course is a country club ~ members only (which I am not a member). I have to say that I see a lot of funny stuff just looking out my window or being in the backyard. So let me take this time to just list some of the things I have seen and my take on it all. Here is a picture for reference if needed. Dogwood to the left, 6th hole center and the water hazard. Yes, we have had balls in the pool. Kinda scary and I try not to worry about that.

1. A golf cart that looks like a Rolls Royce in fact does NOT make you a good golfer. This man golfs what seems to be every Thursday and he is well.... a shankapotomus. The only reason why I know him is because of his cart and the fact in is in my neighbors backyard a lot. Oh and he drives like a maniac in his silver Rolls.

2. If you are in my backyard or your ball is in my backyard you should take up a different sport. I don't play golf but know enough to say if you are yards away form the green and in my backyard you are pretty bad.

3. One day this guy was under my dogwood in the backyard I just happened to stop and watch him, I mean he was in my backyard. He hit the ball and it went right over his head and landed behind him. Right behind him. I wish I would have had the video camera running.

4. Yes, people can see you pee in the bushes even if no one is outside. One day I was doing the dishes at the sink with a window. Can't help to look out at the view. It is one of the reasons we love this house. There was a guy out there looking around like he was lost. Then he started to relieve himself in the bushes! Nice "members only" club!

5. My pool is not considered a water hazard.

6. If you hear something in the trees making lots of noise, DUCK! There is a shankapotomus on the lose.

7. Shocking, but people can hear your conversations if you are golfing outside. OYE VE!

8. The golfers that walk vs the golfers that drive their fancy carts. What catches my eye is the group of people that have both walkers and drivers. Well they all have drivers, little golf humor. Anyway, does the golfer in the cart drive ahead and wait. Just doesn't make since to me.

9. Sneaking on the golf course at night to practice is not unnoticed by all.

10. How many is too many in terms of other players. I can understand the one guy just wants to get some quiet time, two players seems ideal, four is fun and more for conversation than golf, but five and six at the hole at the same time is well, crowded.

11. Eagles are fun. Saw a group of four ladies one day jumping up and down yelling having a little eagle dance. Madison took notice and started to ask questions. You have to be pretty loud for Madison to pay attention.

12. Do you let them know where their ball is or just keep quiet? I'm not sure. Some days we are out back and I have seen the ball land in the backyard, but you don't want to be like, "Hey Shankapotomus! your ball is over here."

13. One day I will have to apologize for Nathan yelling out ~ SHANKAPOTOMUS!

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