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A Duck Sighting!

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Hello Duck!

The duck is the topic of many happy conversations at The Grateful Golfer. It is a competition between best friends who have found a way enhance their time on the links. If you want to read more about the duck, check out a recent update at the following link or type duck in the search function on the right and see the whole story!

Every golfer needs a duck!

Every golfer needs a duck!

This duck has travelled. It has experienced 20+ courses in Canada, several courses in the UK, and is resting comfortably in Brussels at the moment! Amazingly, this little duck keeps showing up at the strangest places.

At this time, Kirk is hitting the links and is increasing the adventures of the duck as we speak. His pics show that the duck challenge is alive and well because he is taking our little friend (part of the deal as caretaker of the duck) on a golfing adventures. Kirk did not talk about his game, but

Enjoying a few cool ones after a tough time on the links!

Enjoying a few cool ones after a tough time on the links!

knowing him he will under play his score in order to fleece me for more strokes for the next time we play.

Kirk, thanks for the update. I can see from your smile that your round did not put you are not in a fowl mood.

I am looking forward to our next match for the duck!

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

Happy Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate the awesome things in our lives. Many people will travel long distances to share this fun holiday with family and friends. Personally, I like Thanksgiving because of the friendships, joy and love that is passed freely among best friends, family, old acquaintances and people you have not met yet.

By reflecting quietly, we realize how grateful we are for all those who have touched our lives. Some times it is an encouraging word from a stranger, that unexpected phone call, or the wanted call from someone you are missing. I especially like a tweet I received for Chris Squires, it about sums up how I feel:

I know that Thanksgiving is not solely a North American holiday. It is celebrated throughout the world and if you were wondering how, here are a couple of links to explain the significance of Thanksgiving:

Thanksgiving is a special day. I wish you and your family all the best on this day of thanks! And if all else fails, remember:

 

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I am a grateful golfer giving thanks!

The Endless Possibilities of a Golfing Imagination

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teeing off!

Early Morning Fog!

When I look at this picture, the endless possibilities of a golfing imagination brings a torrent of thoughts into my mind! Walking to the green one foggy morning, I notice these two golfers preparing to do battle against the elements. The bright sun, dew riddled ground, and the meandering fog captured my imagination. Here is what came to mind:

  • Friendship – as two old friends play golf for the 1000th time together
  • Joyfulness – of being able to play golf in such beautiful conditions
  • Gratefulness – of having a true friend to share in the experience

When I look at pictures such as these, I cannot help but imagine the endless possibilities. In this case, golf provided the opportunity for me to expand my horizons and be grateful for just being.

What do you see?

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

Unique Golf Images

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I thought I would try something new. Aaron Bruce from Brewcee’s Golf Blog introduced me to this new technique of displaying images in a blog. Thanks Aaron!

Today I am just grateful! See you on the links!