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sjiatrou

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Christmas at the Beach
« on: December 26, 2007, 01:18:16 »
I thought I'd share a picture of where my 230 sl and I spent Christmas Eve day.  I was out on the course while the Pagoda turned heads in the parking lot. They wouldn't let me use this as my cart although I promised to stay on the cart paths!   The day was perfect (although my game was not.) This is the bag drop area at Pebble Beach, the pro shop is just through the gate. (unfortunately the sign didn't come out too well in the pic).

Thiss was also a chance to show off my new GAHH top (an early-early Christmas present).  
Steve

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J. Huber

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Re: Christmas at the Beach
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2007, 10:55:48 »
Hey Steve. Looks really nice. (How'd ya shoot?)

James
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sjiatrou

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Re: Christmas at the Beach
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2007, 18:47:48 »
Oh, it was ugly.  I think the ocean level may have risen slightly with all the balls I put in there!  I managed a few pars but came out with a 110 (ugh!) but if I look at it from a cost-per-stroke perspective I had good round.  I won't be quiting my day job any time soon.  The scenery was spectacular which may have been a bit distracting. Most distracting of all may have been a pristine 190sl that drove by when we were teeing off.  
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Hey Steve. Looks really nice. (How'd ya shoot?)

James
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Re: Christmas at the Beach
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2007, 20:38:28 »
Well, it's not exactly an easy course either. And yes, the distracting scenery is worth about 15 strokes! But consider yourself lucky to play there -- in December no less... I definitely feel more pressure the higher the green fees. In fact, I am a cheapskate and anything over 40-45 gives me the yips.

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Re: Christmas at the Beach
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2007, 22:53:29 »
quote:
Originally posted by sjiatrou

Most distracting of all may have been a pristine 190sl that drove by when we were teeing off.



What color was it?



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1961 190 SL 23K miles
1964 Porsche 356
1970 Porsche 911E
1991 BMW 318is
1966 Jaguar XKE
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Re: Christmas at the Beach
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2007, 23:17:03 »
What a thrill it must have been to tread upon this hallowed asphalt.  To drive onto the grounds where some of the worlds most admired and sought after vehicles have made their presence.

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sjiatrou

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Re: Christmas at the Beach
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2007, 00:05:17 »
It was dark gray (maybe medium gray or arabian gray?) with a black convertible top, the top was up.

Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by sjiatrou

Most distracting of all may have been a pristine 190sl that drove by when we were teeing off.



What color was it?



John Lewenauer
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Re: Christmas at the Beach
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2007, 07:22:06 »
quote:
Originally posted by sjiatrou

It was dark gray (maybe medium gray or arabian gray?) with a black convertible top, the top was up.


Probably Graphite Grey.  





John Lewenauer
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual
Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

John - Wisconsin
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual #1543
1961 190 SL 23K miles
1964 Porsche 356
1970 Porsche 911E
1991 BMW 318is
1966 Jaguar XKE
1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750