606 Old and New

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Well the old 606 is about to close, and thankfully most of us moved over here to carry on with some decent debate, and of course a bit of banter and fun. I believe we've also got plenty more new contributors since this site opened and have only seen a couple of wum posts, so all in all a much better place to be.

There are still a few of the guy's on 606 who are packing their bags, but have still not opted to transfer over here, YET. I would imagine that most of them will, and people like Diggers for example have said they'll be looking in here from time to time etc, and of course Kwini is still playing hard ball.

So what are people's views so far? is this a better place to be or do you prefer the old place where there's no organisation, wums posting, mods who don't have a clue, and an a massive amount of posts all about the same subject, for example there are at least 10 posts about Seve which makes no sense.

Nowhere near as entertaining. This one is clearly far too conservative. Anymore right wing and i'd think it was baroness thatcher

What the chuffing hell has gone on here, how am I suddenly right wing?

I knew i'd get something with that one!

I would rather play a chipper from just off the 18th green of the belfry than think any right wing thoughts made even the minutiae of sense.

Having gone round in a buggy?

Just a little glimmer there of the real thing.

I am very concerned that you guys think I have changed. Not sure what I have done to make you think that?

McLaren wrote:I am very concerned that you guys think I have changed. Not sure what I have done to make you think that?

Voted conservative in the recent election?

Enjoyed a parklamd track in the midlands?

Adopted an abandoned dog?

McLaren wrote:I am very concerned that you guys think I have changed. Not sure what I have done to make you think that?

Just that statement there says it all.

The real Mac - the one not abducted by aliens and experimented on, would never be 'touchy feely' like that. He would be much more likely to say 'to be honest LJ and OS, I couldn't give a flying f**k at the moon what you think!'

Remember, that was the guy who was nearly banned on here before more than a handful had moved over!

What do you think LJ, do you reckon he has converted to secret moderatorism?

Guys I know this is all intended as light hearted banter but just tread carefully. Both sides seem to be taking it in good heart at the moment so lets try to keep it tht way. I only wanted to butt in to say that no one has "nearly been banned" (yet)

Moderationism? No. I'm thinking he's about to join the army and advocate the invasion of France.

True no one was nearly banned, I actually was banned.

Oldshanker have no fear, should the mods get lippy again a ban will probably be on the cards for me.

Maybe the topics have not been controversial enough on here or have you all lost the will to battle my plans to set golf back 100 years?

McLaren wrote:True no one was nearly banned, I actually was banned.

Oldshanker have no fear, should the mods get lippy again a ban will probably be on the cards for me.

Maybe the topics have not been controversial enough on here or have you all lost the will to battle my plans to set golf back 100 years?

Under no circumstances am I wearing plus fours.

McLaren wrote:True no one was nearly banned, I actually was banned.

Oldshanker have no fear, should the mods get lippy again a ban will probably be on the cards for me.

Maybe the topics have not been controversial enough on here or have you all lost the will to battle my plans to set golf back 100 years?

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Titleist Tour balata.

The best golf ball ever made??

It's really odd that he's so quiet. I always though Mac was the basis for Ade Edmonsons Eddie character.

d4s

In relation to another thread on older clubs I do wonder how 80's tour balata's would do as an alternate to really old balls.

Oldshanker gave me a Balata ball that he had so that I could test it. Having never used one of these spongy feeling pieces of spin generating hell it was interesting that I found it a lot harder off the putter face than my bridgestone.

I imagine that the windings inside the thing must have made it a different thing off a full shot... But I think they could potentially cause damage to something as delicate as hickory shafts.

I think that if you want something to use a commando would be best. It's just rubber after all.

oldshanker

As per my promise i have initiated some angst with a mod. Can we now agree that the old mac is alive and well?

McLaren wrote:oldshanker

As per my promise i have initiated some angst with a mod. Can we now agree that the old mac is alive and well?

Mac we prefer the version with betablockers, as it can get deafening on here when you have none, and without even trying theres a certain gentleman from down sarf wearing lime green, that bites at every post of yours

It may have back fired, if I don't post for a while assume the worst.

Doc wrote:

McLaren wrote:oldshanker

As per my promise i have initiated some angst with a mod. Can we now agree that the old mac is alive and well?

Mac we prefer the version with betablockers, as it can get deafening on here when you have none, and without even trying theres a certain gentleman from down sarf wearing lime green, that bites at every post of yours

Lime green is dead! I have a new fetish now.

I am intrigued LJ what could be better than lime green.

I must admit I almost bought i pink jumper the other day.


PS Feel a little bad about hobo's call for help thread, it has disappeared. Worrying.

High visibility orange with pink piping.

McLaren wrote:It may have back fired, if I don't post for a while assume the worst.

the matter is now dropped, Mac.

All I ask is that you follow the golden rule in the future - treat others in a way you would want to be treated.

Actually for you the rule should be "treat people in a way that you would want a normal person to be treated and not the anarchist that has reared its head today"

Hobo wrote:All I ask is that you follow the golden rule in the future - treat others in a way you would want to be treated.

So I should bend them over a headmasters desk and get my cane out then?

LondonJonnyO wrote:

Hobo wrote:All I ask is that you follow the golden rule in the future - treat others in a way you would want to be treated.

So I should bend them over a headmasters desk and get my cane out then?

You would be on a register before the hour is out......

Hobo wrote:

LondonJonnyO wrote:

Hobo wrote:All I ask is that you follow the golden rule in the future - treat others in a way you would want to be treated.

So I should bend them over a headmasters desk and get my cane out then?

You would be on a register before the hour is out......

We already have an Emma Watson stalker... I'll blame it on that bloke.

I will have you know she is at least 21 and currently not looking that hot, was she surprised after opting for the boys hair do.

McLaren wrote:I will have you know she is at least 21 and currently not looking that hot, was she surprised after opting for the boys hair do.

I like her with that haircut. Your banned!

No response from Mac. Perhaps saying that Emma Watson now resembles a boy is grounds for being banned.

LondonJonnyO wrote:No response from Mac. Perhaps saying that Emma Watson now resembles a boy is grounds for being banned.

If he is banned its nowt to do with me! Although it wouldnt surprise me........

LondonJonnyO wrote:High visibility orange with pink piping.

I seem to rember a photo of a rather unsightly golf bag, you were very proud of So I'm guessing you have a nice new shiny bag to match those fetching colours

If you are referring to the monstrosity of a Dunlop bag then D4S owned up to that in the end.

My new bag is a nice Nike cart bag in very reserved colours.

http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_bags/nike_golf/m9_golf_bag_cart_cart-bags_golf_bags/p10746

I have the black and silver model.

Surprisingly subdued it is.

I suspect that balata ball I gave you may well have a perished rubber windings issue LJ.

And Mac - there are glimpses of the old Mac emerging. Maybe the conditioning is wearing off.

Davie - the trick is to know the person you are ribbing will not be upset at your 'light hearted banter', which probably describes it quite well, gentle as it was.

oldshanker wrote:
Davie - the trick is to know the person you are ribbing will not be upset at your 'light hearted banter', which probably describes it quite well, gentle as it was.

I know that OS .. not everyone does though which is why it seems to have raised a few hackles

Is this the post that makes you think someones hackles have been raised?

McLaren wrote:oldshanker

As per my promise i have initiated some angst with a mod. Can we now agree that the old mac is alive and well?

If so, you are being seriously naive, I believe that is Mac having a bit of fun. I have watched him give as good as he got from a much more serious ragging and on some occasions has managed with a great deal of flair to give back much better than he got!

Are we in danger of bordering on a nanny state here?

oldshanker wrote:
Are we in danger of bordering on a nanny state here?

No - not if I have any say in things

Davie wrote:

oldshanker wrote:
Are we in danger of bordering on a nanny state here?

No - not if I have any say in things

you dont

When we talk nanny's are we talking censorship or swedish au pere style becasue i know my preference of the 2

I had a nanny once for my (then) young daughter. She was a right state!

Nanny state. Sounds interesting. Do you have some of those things george doors wears?

To bring things back full circle, Mac is a fan of the nanny state.

No LJ, you're thinking of a nappy state. That's a whole different douche bag!

Ok. So davie, as our net nanny, has to dress up like mary poppins then

Our neighbours employ a nanny to look after their young ofspring, I have to make it look like im doing something other than staring at her amazing frame when mrs mav's about, have managed a quiet word with the lass when mrs mav's been out couldn't tell you the colour of her eyes tho

See au pairs are what the cool wall was made for!


I also think sake is a great thing

As fascinating as this read is, I think you've all gone a bit off topic!

Hi

Used to read the BBC site regularly so thought I'd join up.

Welcome JPX, hope you bring lots of interesting articles and comments to the board

Thanks, drive