2008 Golf Competition Results:

Below are the results from the Jake 17 golf competition.

Dancer was the winner going away...

Hell of a job also by Ashcan, Doc, TP & Rosco for exceeding expectations.

Squirrel proposed a new quota system that I think might work better next year:

8 pts. = Eagle

4 pts. = Birdie

2 pts. = Par

1 pt. = Bogey

0 pts. = Double Bogey

-1 pt. = Triple or above

I've also updated the PAST CHAMPIONS link as well as the WHO HAS THE TROPHY link accordingly.

Chag’s Jake 17 – 2008 Thoughts:

Another word of thanks to Stubby & Heff for planning a great day. It’s a tough job and you both did it well.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Doc wins the trophy.
Dancer’s golfing prowess.
Ashcan’s performance and graciousness.
Chag – HOF #1 unnecessary and unexpected.
Kings – great place, great atmosphere etc.
Stubby & Hub drop the “we’re expecting” bomb (they were golf partners last year – something fishy there).


LOWLIGHTS:
Golf venue hangs in the balance at 5:40pm the day before.
TP whining about the foul ball “homerun”.
No beers in a cooler at the softball field.
Cool Chief Rocker’s unwillingness to put down the only OGD shot all day.
Chapeau not even given a thought – not even a tip of the hat.
No Jake – again… Something needs to be done about this.

OBSERVATIONS:
Lt. Stalkfleet & Dee did not get the memo about going easy on the libations.
Dee is good to have on your side if you’re trying to get your car keys from a bunch of scrubs who make $8.50 /hr.
If we keep with the activities-based Jakes, it won’t belong before FLOMAX approaches us for their next commercial.

Thanks again gentlemen for the HOF kudos I can think of many cats who where there that night who are much more deserving than I (even the bowling pin comes to mind). I'm grateful and that's all I'll say.

Any takers for running Jake 18?

Jake 17 In The Books:

I'll be looking for "Jake 17 Thoughts" from everyone who would like to participate.

Please send to my private e-mail and I will be happy to publish here.

A great time had by all.

Many thanks to this year's coordinators Stubby & Heff on their tireless efforts.

Much more to come...

Jake Weather:

Hmph...

Bring the Noise:

From the sounds of things we are in for a great Jake this year. One thing I’m particularly excited about is I'm told only one person will be crowned Jake 17 Champion. One name will adorn the trophy this year. That person will have to navigate a multitude of events and after all points are counted, that person will have accumulated the most for the day. We are in un-chartered waters my friends.

2005
2006
2007
Who will be the next Jake Day Champion?

Get yourselves together gentlemen, gather up some gumption and as Stubby so eloquently put it… bring your game.

Oh and for those who need the extra motivation you might read this prior to Friday morning.

Tim Russert - Out the House:

Speaking for myself – I am saddened at the passing of Tim Russert who was of course the Washington Bureau Chief and Moderator of Meet The Press. While I didn’t see him often enough on Sunday mornings I did enjoy listening to his expert analysis and commentary any time I watched coverage of the recent political primaries. I would usually watch MSNBC or NBC (even though they are for the most part a bunch of liberal panzy-asses) mostly because I knew he'd be on it saying something smart and insightful. He had great enthusiasm for our political process and he worked hard to get the truth from the people he interviewed. For that, every American, who cares about that, should be thankful to him.

I don’t generally comment on politics much here but I thought it at least worthy of mention given Father’s Day is tomorrow and because he was such a quality cat in my opinion. If you don’t have a copy of Big Russ and Me you should get one and read it.

Happy Father’s day to all Jake Members and their Dad’s!

Jake Week is upon us!!

Let us rejoice and be glad.

Additional Jake 17 Info:

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Gents,

As an add on to my humble co commissioner’s earlier note.

7:20am Friday, June 20th
Present yourself for check in and inspection at Southers Marsh Golf Club, Plymouth.

Tee Times at 7:40, 7:50, 8:00 and 8:10. Pairings and foursomes to be determined. Draft of point systems has been forwarded to you all under separate cover.

11:30am Proceed in caravan style to Back Bay. Vehicles will be parked and all will report to Heff or my truck for transport to luncheon location.

12:30pm Lunch in Town (You will know when you get there).

1:30pm All will report back to transport vehicle to undisclosed location. NOTE: Bring cleats, baseball or softball glove and clothing for physical activities and challenges. Another NOTE: Bring your game. Just dust it off and bring it. (If you haven't seen it in a while, it may be in Rosco's trunk).
There will be team sporting events and skills competitions (Baseball, Basketball, Kickball) with a corresponding point system.

5:00pm Take transport vehicles to Heff’s yacht club for showers. NOTE: Bring a towel and toiletries. Dress for a trendy location. No hats, gang colors, or shabby attire. (Just look sharp).

6:15pm Transport vehicles will leave promptly for the Back Bay. WE WILL GO AS A UNIFIED GROUP.

7:00pm Group dinner has been planned in your honor. You WILL like it!

8:30pm Upon completion of dinner, our group will be ushered to the final activity of the day. This will also have a points system.

10:00pm Winner of Jake 17 will be announced. Jakers are free to roam the streets or return to the quiet comfort of their distant domiciles.

Gentlemen,
This is an action packed day with little down time. We are following a strict schedule as outlined by the committee and we will stick to it. Slackers will not be tolerated and will be disqualified from events if so needed. This will not be a day based on alcohol but a day based on skills. These are skills that I am proud to say you are all capable of. (Even Cool Chief) This will be a low cost day. We will all pay our own way and the day will not break the bank by any means. Bring plenty of cash, drink plenty of fluids, bring the right gear and clothing and bring the fun.
NOTE: We are planning a separate Jake Day schedule in case of inclement weather. This day will go on no matter what the world is throwing at us on the outside. The environment will not be a factor this year. There will be activities ready to go at a moments notice depending on the weather.

Heffer and I are raising the bar this year. We are securing our spots in Jake history. I would hate to have to be the one to plan Jake 18!

Please direct any questions to Heff or myself.

Stubby Malone - OUT!

Golf Format - Jake 17:

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Gentlemen,
This year we will be playing a modified “quota system” in this years golf competition. It will not be a scramble as in years past. You will be playing your own ball the entire round.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the point system that will be used.

Depending on your score you will get points.

zero points – TRIPLE BOGEY OR ABOVE
0.5 pt. – DOUBLE BOGEY
1 pt. – BOGEY
2 pts. – PAR
4 pts. – BIRDIE
8 pts. – EAGLE

YOUR NUMBER:
Each golfer will be assigned a number based on their ability. This is the amount of points you are trying to make for the round. If you play well and exceed your point total you will be in positive numbers relative to YOUR NUMBER after the round. Conversely, if you don’t play to your potential you may end up with a negative number for the day.

The numbers everyone has to make are as follows:
Squirrel = 32
Heff = 26
Chag = 24
Stubby = 24
Ashcan = 24
Doc = 20
TP = 20
Rosco = 16
LT = 16
Chief = 12
Dancer = 6
Hub = 6

Limited information…
There will be other physical activities besides golf so bring;
Golf attire.
Something slightly more casual, a.k.a athletic attire to slip into for the other activities.
Something acceptable to wear to dinner – ‘smart casual’ if you have it.

Thank you,
Co-Commish - Heff

Dancer:

Good Gawd A-mighty –Dancer is in da’house!

Just look at the list he’s got… Van Halen, Partying, Budweiser, Gambling, Casino, Football Card? Um… A bit of a theme here, no? Can you say “red flag”??

Anyway there’s only one more thing to say about the Dancer’s infamous high school picture and that is the 'Alex P. Keaton' cloth tie. I’m talking cotton folks… Ribbed (for her pleasure - of course), Square at the bottom et al. Beautiful stuff.

Hey, $20 to the cat who finds and wears one for the entire Jake Day.