I'd like to announce that the name of the Lago Vista 2-day event on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-30, originally scheduled as a part of our Evolution Series and named the Lago Vista Open, will now and hereafter be known as the Tony Ware "Flying Solo" Memorial.

Tony Ware, brother of Chris Ware, as many of you now know, passed away last Saturday at the age of 47. Tony, who's nickname was Solo, leaves behind many family members and friends, including many disc golf friends and most importantly, an 8 yr. old son, Anthony Chance Ware. For this event, rather than collecting for the LAF charity as all HCF events have done in the past (and will continue to do with this exception), the $2 per player (plus other monies donated) will be placed annually into a fund for Chance, that will be turned over to him when he turns 18.

Chris is a friend of mine and a great guy. He has been a great supporter of Disc Golf in Texas. We all have Solo, PDGA #5500, to thank for that. It was Solo's passion for the game and his encouragement that led to our friend "Seewhere" becoming the force for DG in Texas that he is.

More details about this event and the particulars regarding format, sponsors, etc. will be forthcoming very soon. It is my sincerest hope that you all try to put this one one on your schedules and come out to enjoy one of the most fun courses in Texas while supporting a very worthy fund raising effort.

Mark Atwood
Hill Country Flyers

Great move Mark, you're the coolest cowboy fan I know. ;)

ps. I know where my winnings are going.

I cannot say THANK YOU ENOUGH Mark. This is a very SPECIAL thing to do.. THANK YOU AGAIN! Seewhere

Mark, as much I enjoy picking on you, this has to be one of the greatest things ANYONE could ever do to help out a child. I'm really sorry to hear about your loss Chris, hope that you and your family are doing well. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out(either one of you).

Jason

Allow me start the donations with $100.00 in the name of the LSDGA. I am sorry that I never got to meet Tony, after all that I am hearing about him now. Chris, my prayers are with you and your families. It's not easy losing a brother so young and you never quite get used to it.

VERY WELL DONE!
Mark,
I will make it my #1 priority to raise money for this event.
Tony was an old friend.And I would love to see this event attract players from around the world to play a memorial in his name

THANKS again to ALL!! I have sent this link to my parents and they send their thank you's as well. My Dad even said he wants to come out and watch some of event that weekend. I have asked my sisters to set-up an account for my nephew so we can make deposits for him. when I have this info I will pass it on. THANKS AGAIN TO MARK FOR THIS IDEA THIS IS VERY SPECIAL FOR MY FAMILY!!!

Thanks guys. I'm glad to see that this idea rings true to y'all the way it spoke to me. Gary and I were kicking around names for the event yesterday (since Lago Vista Open is kinda boring) and naming it around something to do with Solo came out of that conversation. The more it rattled around in my head all day, the more I realized that we had an opportunity to do something really special here, in addition to having just another great disc golf tournament. Its good to hear that this sentiment seems like it will get plenty of support.

As of now, I'm thinking that this should be a C-tier, PDGA sanctioned event (if I can convince the powers that be that I'm actually not the PDGA anti-christ and get sanctioning :) ), and that should help inspire travelling players who want those PDGA points and ratings credits.

Another idea I had this morning should help a bit also. Every event has an Ace Pot. The Flying Solo Memorial will also have a "Chance Pot," so named for Solo's son. I'm going to ask that anyone who has prizes of any sort (dg merchandise or anything cool) get it together and donate it for the Chance Pot. What we'll do, is offer CTP throws for the prizes that we get donated. $5 will buy you three throws per person. Each person will only be able to count their closest and best throw. After everyone who wants to participate has thrown, the top five closest throwers will have their names put in a hat and drawn out for a share of our donated prizes. 100% of the money raised by this CTP game will be added to the total raised for Chance each year at this event. So, if you've got a stack of plastic that you can part with, gift certificates for hotels, meals, etc., shirts/hats, or anything that you think might be a fun prize (dg related or not) let's throw it in to the Chance Pot and get a lot of participation on that.

More event details coming soon, so as usual, STAY TUNED... :D

AWESOME MARK!!!!

A great idea for a great cause!

Mark Atwood - Good Guy. :)

What an amazing gesture !!!! I'm simply moved ( hats off Mark) MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES CHRIS....

Hey mark I am more than willing to lend a helping hand . If you want me to post flyers or anything I can definately cover south austin.Also maybe a silent auction or something of that nature.I also have a neighbor who has shirt printing press operation in his Garage..

Chris, I'm very sorry to hear about Solo! I remember him from long long ago, and he spent plenty of time as a part of the local disc golf scene. I had no idea we had him to thank for getting you into it.

Way to go Mark!!! This is a great thing to do. It is always wonderful to see the golfers come together when one of our own needs help (like the Boogie Otero fundraiser and the recently held fundraiser for Jimbo Slusher in Houston).

I'm sure you can count on the Waterloo Club for some sponsorhip support. I'll bet that lots of folks will be coming out to help in one way or another. Good luck with everything.

This really choked me up. I am proud to be associated with a man who would do this for a great family. If I win anything I will gladly donate it to the wonderful cause. Again this is a spectacular thing and all of us disc golfers should do what we can to help the little guy out. I would hope somebody would do the same thing if something like that happened to my family. Do it for Chance! I am sure Team Evolution will also be putting something together for the cause. See karma is real!

See karma is real!




Told ya! :)

Thanks Danielle, for your donation offer. And yes, I feel pretty certain that Team Evolution will be able to help out.

If there's anyone who would like to talk to me about this event, donations, or anything else regarding the fund or the tournament, feel free to not only post your comments here (let's do keep this thread a'hopping) but you can also email me at mark@hillcountryflyers.com or gimme a holler at 830-385-9682.

I've been getting tons of positive calls, emails, pm's and posts about this event. Thank you all for what looks like is gonna be outstanding support.

Oh, and Jason, this doesn't mean you have to stop giving me a hard time. I'd think you didn't love me anymore if you were nice to me all the time. :)

That is very impressive Mark. There is nothing better than something good coming out of this. Keep up the great work and maybe the PDGA will start thinking you aren't the anti-christ :D

i'am down for a donation,just PM me an address to mail it to
great job mark
the forgiven one

Well, things are already happening. We've already had lots of donation offers of both cash and prizes for the "Chance Pot." The first offer of cash was made by Gary Duke, in the name of the Lone Star Disc Golf Alliance. I have decided to match this $100 donation in the name of Hill Country Flyers.

Further, I have decided to offer anyone who matches Gary's offer, 2 Flying Solo Memorial tournament stamped discs of their choice (not sure what we'll have yet, but they'll be cool) and a few other as yet to be determined goodies. So, step up and let's make this donation make a difference. The opportunity to come together and do some good that directly touches disc golf family members is really exciting.

As for the event itself, if you haven't ever played Lago Vista, you're missing one of the most fun courses in the Texas Hill Country.

I'll know about sanctioning soon and I'll post that info here. The field size will be determined by whether or not I'm able to set up a temp course. I'm working on some of those details this week and I'll keep everyone up to speed on it as things develop.

Tony Ware Flying Solo Memorial
May 29-30 2004
Pro Divisions $65
Advanced Divisions $45
Intermediate Divisions $35
Recreational Divisions $25
Ace Pot $5
"Chance Pot" CTP Throw-Off $5/person
Format: (tentatively slated for two 18-hole layouts, this could change) 4 Rounds for all divisions.

Pro, Adv., and Int. pick your partner flex start doubles on Friday on the standard Resort Course layout from 1-5 p.m. - $20/Team all divisions.


More details soon so, as usual...STAY TUNED... :D

Mark, what a great gesture you are doing and I know Tony has a huge smile on his face looking back down here now. Go ahead and sign me up now (open) because I'm pretty sure this one is going to fill (1 or 2 courses doesn't matter). Tony had a lot more friends than even he realized and everyone will try to support this for his son.

martyr(sorry,you'll always be martyr to me)....
texas' favorite basher/helper of causes will do something for the cause....i have tons of stuff and other things to help out with...
i'll be playing in san diego that weekend,but i wish your event well....please check with chris himing this weekend about the texas state flag that i bought and donated back a couple years ago...maybe that can be auctioned off after the people from your event add their names to it....just a thought...i will keep checking the thread and post other ideas as i come up with them to help you out.....




to chris ware....sorry about your loss,and i feel for your nephew....keith

I will also match Gary Duke and the HCF $100.00 donation.

Disc Golfers RULE !! Again THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, PRAYERS and BIG HEARTS!!

MY Prayer's and thoughts Go to You And your Family!
†

Ditto: MY Prayer's and thoughts Go to You And your Family!
NSDG will do what it can to help Mark make this a HUGE success. JP

Mark, can we do some raffles or silent auctions? I don't have a lot of cash these days with the wedding coming up but have a few cherry discs that might raise some good cash for the cause.

My feelings and wishes go out to you and your family, C-Dub. Glad to see you are surrounded by great friends.

thanks everyone. Yes Mark lets also do Silent Auction as well as CHANCE POT I gots some nice treasures I will donate.

As Chris has said, You guys ROCK.... I'm Chris's brother in Houston (the less talented disc golfer ;-) but I wouldn't miss this tournament for the world... I have have always known that disc golf was one of the coolest sportest around since I played my 1st round w/ both my brother Tony & Chris but I never had a clue to the extent of the awsome people that make up the game... From me and my family, we THANK YOU for everything you all have done.... You can count on many X-Box games, Software, etc... from Microsoft for the silent aution and/or Chance Pot.

YEA my BRO is not a Lurker anymore.. he made his first post. WELCOME TO THE BORED Brother!!

Wow, the Karmic Wheel is a' rolling big time!

I will keep a running list of participants in the $100 Matching Donation list going on this thread as well as a list of those who will be participating by donating items to the Chance Pot and a Silent Auction.

The list as of 10:30 a.m. 2-26-04

<table border="1"><tr><td> Flying Solo Memorial \'04 Donations</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>$100 Match Donations</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Gary Duke/LSDGA</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>Hill Country Flyers</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>Tony and Kat Bender</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>Keith May</td><td>$450
</td></tr><tr><td>Bobby Logan</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Chance Pot and/or Silent Auction Donations</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>ZiegenLight Texas 10 Charity Tour</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>DiscGolfTourist.com</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Tony and Kat Bender</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Chris Ware</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Martin Tasker</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Keith Johnson
</td></tr><tr><td>Hill Country Flyers
</td></tr><tr><td>Mike Ware
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Have pledged Support and/or Merchandise
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Gordon Maxim-Kelley/Waterloo Disc Golf Club
</td></tr><tr><td>Vinnie Miller
</td></tr><tr><td>Danielle Vargas
</td></tr><tr><td>The Forgiven One
</td></tr><tr><td>Jon Peacock/North Shore Disc Golf Club
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

If I left anyone off, feel free to email me at mark@hillcountryflyers.com, PM me here on the board, call me at 830-385-9682 (cell), or just post here to correct me.

As for a raffle, like all HCF events, there will be our popular Raffle O' Wonder, for $1 ticket. This is something we always do to help offset tournament expenses. I want to be darned sure that the main focus for this event is on the Fund and the money we raise and why we're raising it, but if some of you happen to have some stuff that we could throw into our $1 raffle to help out, its always appreciated.

For those of you who want to make donations to the fund, its being set up today and I should know later today what to make checks out to. I'll keep everyone up to speed as info becomes available.

WOW.. words cannot EXPRESS my feelings . you PEOPLE are going to make me CRY at work.. AGAIN THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING MY NEPHEW. SOLO must have one BIG [*****] SMILE ON HIS FACE.

Stop that C-dub. If a macho guy like you starts bawling, I'm gonna fall apart. :)

BTW, I'd love to get some pics of Solo and Chance and/or anything that someone might think would be good along those lines. Suggestions for tourney art would also be appreciated. Rather than turn those suggestions into a public discussion, please PM or email them to me.

Thanks

will do..what is your email addy?

mark@hillcountryflyers.com

I am proud to be a disc golfer, and to be able to call so many of you my friends. You guys (and gals) are all incredible. The gestures are amazing.
Keep em' coming

I am proud to be a disc golfer, and to be able to call so many of you my friends.



That's a big part of what this is all about Josh. I really liked Solo when I got to meet him and C-dub is certainly one of my favorite DG people, period, but there was also a time quite recently, when I went through some of the darkest days I've ever had.

There were an awful lot of members of the disc golf family (you among them) that rallied around me in a way that made me feel like things weren't so overwhelming and I wasn't so alone. Folks that only know me from here or on the course, would call to check on me and make sure I was okay, ask if I needed anything or any help with my daughter, come around with dinner and/or a cold one, drag me out to the course for a round when I didn't feel like playing and just generally kept me from self destructing during a time when things were pretty dicey for me.

This is the greatest "community" of people I've ever had the pleasure of being associated with. What goes around, really does come around. Any time any of us have a chance to strengthen our little family and hold each other up, it makes us stronger as whole.

Karma is real!

Okay, you got me. Its official this thread has made me cry.

Hey mark , count me in .not exactly sure what yet .If you have any suggestion let me know.

Sorry Efrain, I went back and saw where you had offered to help. I had already updated the spreadsheet with your name on it like 10 minutes ago. :)

count me in on the lsdga match.contact me about details.Also have some primo plastic.

Okay, you got me. Its official this thread has made me cry.



I'm sure you won't be the only one.

It really is awesome to see the strong support.
Not entirely unexpected, but awe inspiring nonetheless.

Yes Gary, it is awesome.

I talked earlier with Solo's sister, and we should have some info about the fund for Chance very soon.

I also got an email from his brother Mike with some photos of Tony and Chance. If any of you have other pics or Solo stories to share, please send them to mark@hillcountryflyers.com so that I can include them in a little thing I'd like to put together. (BTW, Mike's got a username for the board now, let's see if we can draw him out. :) )

Efrain, your pledge has been noted and added to the list. Email me and I'll reply with a mailing addy. Thank you so much for your support!

BTW, for those of you who don't know (and since he's way too modest to ever mention it) it was Gary who planted the spark in my head for this idea when we were talking about what to call the event. A big thanks, my friend.

Mark, Hold me a spot. If I'm here I will play.

VON.....send him a check, he will be happy to hold the spot for you.....

:D

Ah, Cong knows me so well. :)

Okay boys and girls, here's the info for the Anthony Chance Ware Education Fund.

Please make checks payable to:
LuAnn Ware Patrick
and write ACWEF in the memo space

LuAnn has also put herself in for $100 in the Matching Donations.

Get those checkbooks out. Its time to make this happen.

You can either give checks or cash for the fund to me or Chris, when you see us out and about, and we will get it where it needs to go, or send them to:

LuAnn Ware Patrick
4505 Tejas Trail
Austin, TX 78745

Either way, young Chance will get it.

Keep those vibes comin'. :)

We are definitely gonna be a sanctioned C-tier now. I spoke to the PDGA and the State Coordinator today and that's a go.

STAY TUNED... :D

First of all Chris I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole entire Ware family. I never did get to meet your brother, but if he was anything like you, he must have been alright.

I will try to help with this in some way ,shape or form.

Atwood, you are truly doing a great thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Craig. Congrats on an AWSOME tourney at the usdgc..

Thanks Craig. If you really wanna help out, come see us, we miss ya. :)

Thanx Chris :)

Don't hold your breath Mark, I don't have the desire to go back to Texas. It took me too long to get outta there, but I do miss some of my friends.

The account is set-up. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!!

Mark...put down Team Justice for $100...looks I will play one Atwood event this year...MJ

Chris, I have requested vacation for those days. If by chance I don't get to play I will donate $200 for young Chance.

BTW- what time are leaving for Gonzales?

Now this is what disc golf is all about. The Ware family is full of good people and that we can help Chance is friendship at its best. Chris and I talked about the good that could come out of a painful situation. We get the pleasure of helping a little boy who is going to need a lot of help. Chris is a better person, he gave me a Bud Light the other day and he didn't even get mad when I stole another out of his fridge while he wasn't home. :D Heck he might not even add those to my tab! Seriously, thanks everyone. Oh, Mark, the checks in the mail. ;)

Thanks Martin. Yes Kreke is correct after a death in the family you kinda have a new outlook on life. and those 2 beers put you over a case :D

Chris, I have requested vacation for those days. If by chance I don't get to play I will donate $200 for young Chance.



Why don't we put you down for just the $100 Match whether you play or not and then you can make the call about the rest if you get to play? :)

Update on the spreadsheet coming soon. :)

the following post is from my sister. She accidentally started a new thread when she meant to post on this one. thanks;

The sport of disc golf was a large part of my brother's life. I am overwhelmed with the support that this event is already receiving in such a short time. My brother's last wish during his final confession was that God protect and care for his son, Chance. I promised my brother that I would provide for his college education as he has been identified gifted in school. I had no idea how I would do that but I left it in God's hands. Thank you Mark and all of the disc golf community for being a part of making Tony's last wish a reality. I will be throwing my first round of golf at this tournament so please be patient and agile. Tony loved this sport and the time spent with everyone, especially with Chris and Mike.

SolosSisterLu

Tell her not to worry about it, Seewhere. There are regular posters on this board who do it also. :eek:

I saw the other thread, and meant to welcome her to the board, and wish her well in her first tournament later this year. It's a great community, and I hope she likes it here.

Her, her daughter and a bunch of high school girls will be playing in their very first tourney. None of them have ever thrown a disc before.so ought to be FUN. Luann said she will log back in later when she gets home from SA.

LuAnn, welcome to the board, indeed. I'm sure (on this thread at least) we'll all be on our best behaviour so as not to scare ya off! :)

It was great talking to you yesterday, and knowing how this is having a positive impact on you and the rest of your family makes us all feel awesome!

Here's the updated Matching Donations and Pledges of Support list. I won't be around for a couple of days, but I'm sure I'll be checking the board (duh!) and my email while I'm in DFW for the ZLT10. So, if further updates need to be made, never fear, I'm on it. :D

<table border="1"><tr><td> Flying Solo Memorial \'04 Donations</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>$100 Match Donations</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Gary Duke/LSDGA</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>Hill Country Flyers</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>Tony and Kat Bender</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>Keith May</td><td>$450
</td></tr><tr><td>Bobby Logan</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>Efrain Salazar</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>LuAnn Ware Patrick</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td>Team Justice</td><td>$100
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>$1,150
</td></tr><tr><td>Chance Pot and/or Silent Auction Donations
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>ZiegenLight Texas 10 Charity Tour
</td></tr><tr><td>DiscGolfTourist.com
</td></tr><tr><td>Tony and Kat Bender
</td></tr><tr><td>Chris Ware
</td></tr><tr><td>Martin Tasker
</td></tr><tr><td>Keith Johnson
</td></tr><tr><td>Hill Country Flyers
</td></tr><tr><td>Mike Ware
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Have pledged Support and/or Merchandise
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Gordon Maxim-Kelley/Waterloo Disc Golf Club
</td></tr><tr><td>Vinnie Miller
</td></tr><tr><td>Danielle Vargas
</td></tr><tr><td>The Forgiven One
</td></tr><tr><td>Jon Peacock/North Shore Disc Golf Club
</td></tr><tr><td>Efrain Salazar
</td></tr><tr><td>Craig Leyva
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

If anyone wants to hand me merchandise or checks for this event and fund on Saturday, I'll certainly make time for you and will get them where they need to be on Monday, when I'm back at it.

Another pledge for the "Flying Solo" fund.
$300.00 and some merchandise.
Homebrew........er ...uh Jack McCulley
Keep it goin! woohoo!! :D

Wow homebrew's second post ever. where have these lurkers been? :D

add another $50 Carol Truman.. Thank you.

Great Chris (and Carol and Homebrew!), thanks for the update. :)

I'll make an update to my lists tonight and post them, either before I hit the sack or over java in the a.m.. :)

While I was at the Lake yesterday with about 200 Tejas and Okie disc golfers, friends and family enjoying the kickoff to another great year of ZLT10, I had the opportunity to visit with Tony and Kat Bender. I don't know if its because they are such great people, or because I laugh at all of Tony's jokes, but for whatever reason they handed me their donations for this event.

Their matching $100 donation will be on its way to LuAnn in the morning courtesy of the U.S. Mail. Along with that was a stack of some super suhweeeeeet plastic (around $130 value) for the Chance Pot, Silent Auction, etc.

Next time you see one of these great folks out on the course, tell 'em how much you appreciate that we have people like them playing our sport. :)

AWESOME. also saw my Mom out at the lake house where Tony use to live and she handed my sister another $262. My sister will try and post the names of who it was from later tonight or tomorrow. AGAIN THANK YOU ALL

Wow, 10 years of this and Chance'll be looking at Ivy League, Baby! :D

Morning Folks. I'd Just like to say that I had many folks come up to me on Saturday at the ZLT10 in Lewisville and talk to me about this event. I want to thank all those people for their kind words and their vows of support for this tournament. This is gonna be really special and its the DG'ers out there who will make that happen.

Now without any emotional sentiment (I have to be careful, I keep making Danielle cry), here's the updated donations list as of this morning. If I've left anyone off, please contact me at 830-385-9682 or mark@hillcountryflyers.com to correct my mistake.

<table border="1"><tr><td>Flying Solo Memorial \'04 Donations</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>$100 Match Donations</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Gary Duke/LSDGA</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Hill Country Flyers</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Tony and Kat Bender</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Keith May</td><td>$450 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Bobby Logan</td><td>$100 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Efrain Salazar</td><td>$100 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>LuAnn Ware Patrick</td><td>$100 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Team Justice</td><td>$100 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Jack McCulley</td><td>$300 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Carol Truman</td><td>$50 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Solo</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Mrs. Kennedy</td><td>$50 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Mrs. Peck</td><td>$50 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Sprint Co-Workers of LuAnn</td><td>$65 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>$1,765 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Chance Pot and/or Silent Auction Donations</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>ZiegenLight Texas 10 Charity Tour</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>DiscGolfTourist.com</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Tony and Kat Bender</td><td>$130 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Chris Ware</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Martin Tasker</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Keith Johnson</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Hill Country Flyers</td><td>$64 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Mike Ware</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Jack McCulley</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Have pledged Support and/or Merchandise</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Gordon Maxim-Kelley/Waterloo Disc Golf Club
</td></tr><tr><td>Vinnie Miller
</td></tr><tr><td>Danielle Vargas
</td></tr><tr><td>The Forgiven One
</td></tr><tr><td>Jon Peacock/North Shore Disc Golf Club
</td></tr><tr><td>Efrain Salazar
</td></tr><tr><td>Craig Leyva</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

all I can say is ......WOW!!!
This a good thing that everyone is doing......now make sure I got a spot :D

......now make sure I got a spot :D



Now, make sure you sign up. :D

watchit! :D

just got Email from Mom and another $ 50 from the Holtermans. Friends of my parents.

I have been talking with Gary Priest at www.AceRun.com (http://www.AceRun.com) about donating some shirts for raffle or the Chance Off. I am hoping to tie dye some of these. If I can get some tournament shirts a few days before the tourney I can tie dye them also.
Good Karma all around! :cool:JP

Awesome JP! Have Gary come out and talk to me Sunday at Lago and we can discuss a few things.

For those of you who are fired up about this event (which not only is going to help out the child of a friend of DG, but is also gonna be a rocking tournament), come out on Sunday for the HCF 1st Sunday Monthly Mini and get in some practice at this great course. If you're not playing the Waco NT or Texas State AM Dubs, you've got no excuse! :)

Lago is an awesome course and this is gonna be a great event. Start practicing now! :)

mark or chris,

i got a nice new disc golf bag in my closet,
i bring it to you on sunday

Thanks Metal.

what is the schedule for sunday...

esalazar. this sunday is Lago Vista at sign up by 9:30

Wrong, sort of. :) Sunday is Lago, but we're trying to tee off these days by 9:30, so be there plenty earlier than that to sign up. You know, one of these days people are gonna read my informative posts, not just the funny ones. :)

BTW, Efrain, go check out the Lago Vista (http://www.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=148952&Main=5034#Post148952)
and Burnet Course Events and News (http://www.pdga.com/msgboard/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=148892&Main=123347#Post148892) threads for our entire '04 mini schedule. Thanks for your committment to this event!

BTW, I will be gathering donations for the matching cash fund as well as merchandise for the Chance Pot and Silent Auction at the Burnet Mini on Saturday.

We had great interest and support for this tourney and cause out at Lago on Sunday and I'll be updating our donations spreadsheet momentarily as I down my coffee and get going this morning. :)

This is gonna be HUGE!

hey mark I got a golf bag and a couple of discs from Metal mike for the event. don't let me for get next time I see you.

You finish your coffee yet ?

You finish your coffee yet ?



LMAO....

At least he didnt directly say he would POST it after he finished it, then I woudl have to jump onto the harrassment wagon...

Gee, its a good thing that none of my friends are smartasses or anything. :)

I'm gonna post an update in a bit. Sorry for the extra large cup 'o joe. :)

Fo Shizzle, my Nizzle....





:p

another $200 from Ray and Terri Horta and family. THANK YOU. the account is getting bigger and bigger. :)

Everyone needs to start brain storming on a design for the 04 "Flyin Solo". Get creative and see what you can come up with. :cool:JP

mark
i sent my check off monday so you should be getting it soon.
my ideal for the disc would be to have solo flying by in a old pickup truck with wings on the truck over his favorite course looking down at all his friends standing behind his son knowing he's being looked after and in good hands :cool:

Another $100 THANK YOU Pizza God. Man you GOLFERS are AWESOME. Can't wait for this tourney

Sorry about the long cup of coffee. I've been kinda swamped lately, but now all my attention is going to be turned squarely on the most important thing I'll be involved in all year, The Flying Solo Memorial.

Below is an updated spreadsheet of donations for the matching cash fund, Chance Pot, and pledges of support and/or merchandise. If I've missed anyone, please email me at mark@zeecon.com or mark@hillcountryflyers.com.

(Check out that cash total. WOW!)

<table border="1"><tr><td>Flying Solo Memorial \'04 Donations</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>$100 Match Donations</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Gary Duke/LSDGA</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Hill Country Flyers</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Tony and Kat Bender</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Keith May</td><td>$450 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Bobby Logan</td><td>$100 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Efrain Salazar</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>LuAnn Ware Patrick</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Team Justice</td><td>$100 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Jack McCulley</td><td>$300 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Carol Truman</td><td>$50 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Solo</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Mrs. Kennedy</td><td>$50 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Mrs. Peck</td><td>$50 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Sprint Co-Workers of LuAnn</td><td>$65 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Don and Laura Quattlebaum</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Jack Moore (The Forgiven One)</td><td>$40 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Ray and Terri Horta</td><td>$200 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Paul Berlind</td><td>$150 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Bryan James</td><td>$100 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>$2,355 </td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Chance Pot and/or Silent Auction Donations</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>ZiegenLight Texas 10 Charity Tour</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>DiscGolfTourist.com</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Tony and Kat Bender</td><td>$130 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Chris Ware</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Martin Tasker</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Keith Johnson</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Hill Country Flyers</td><td>$64 </td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td>Mike Ware</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Jack McCulley</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Metal Mike</td><td></td><td>Received
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Have pledged Support and/or Merchandise</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Gordon Maxim-Kelley/Waterloo Disc Golf Club</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Vinnie Miller</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Danielle Vargas</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>The Forgiven One</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Jon Peacock/North Shore Disc Golf Club</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Efrain Salazar</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Craig Leyva</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>Sean Currier</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

C-dub, there are probably more cash donations received than I have listed. Find out and email me if some of the ones listed as not received are in fact in and I'll make the update. If they go straight to LuAnn (as they probably should) I really don't always know about it. The cash donations for HCF, Gary Duke, The Quattlebaum's and Jack Moore are with me. I'll send 'em to LuAnn or if I haven't done that by next time I see you, I'll hand them to you. Either way, no worries.

I'll have some updated info on other sponsors very soon and will be hard at work on all this from now until the event.

I've had several players ask me about added money to the payout for this event. I've always had added money of some dollar amount to every one of my tourneys, even if it has come out of my own pocket. Its hard to ask sponsors for added money for payout for this one, however, because what I'm really focusing on is the money for Chance's education. I do think added money to the payout is important though, and I'm willing to put $100 of my own, in the name of the Members of Team Evolution into the payout pot, and accept any support anyone wants to give that is earmarked for added payout.

Last thing, please send artwork ideas to me via email. I have several of my own and what we end up with could be mine, someone else's or a combination of good ideas. Credit will be given where due of course . :)

added payout sounds good. I will start asking around myself as well. I think you have everyone listed. My sister usually calls me when she makes a deposit and I have been posting. also check your email

Cool C-dub. Resend that email.

The course is looking great! Went out there yesterday and can't wait to see it full of players in May.

Talked to a lot of players in WF last weekend who had heard about this event. There's a lot of excitement from around Texas and Okieland about this tournament.

Some info coming down shortly on more sponsorship stuff and some details about the weekend, so, as usual...STAY TUNED!!! :)

If anyone wants to sign up they can mail their entry fee to

Mark Atwood
305 west 4th st.
Burnet, Texas 78611


latest balance with more to be deposited $1,067.01

THANK YOU EVERYONE.

Thanks C-dub. (And you even spelled Burnet right! :) )

I'm gonna send in the info for this to Ben today at titleDISC, so that will be an option as well.

Updated donations list coming today, as well as other good intel.

Tony Ware, was a REAL good friend of mind, I pledge $100.00 dollars to the Fund. I will Give this to Chris Ware myself.GO Team "E"

thanks El Chile and welcome back to the bored

I just found out I won't make this one. I am very dissappointed, I was really looking forward to this. My little brother is graduating high school, and I can't miss that. I will come up with something for the auction...I just can't swing a cash donation, but I want to help in some way...Really wish I could play, but I've got to be there for my brother...

hell ya that's what BROTHERS are for.

Just to let everyone know, the info for the Flying Solo Memorial has been submitted to titleDISC.com and should be up and running soon.

I am also taking registrations via mail by check and/or money order. Send payments for this method to:

Mark Atwood
305 W. 4th St.
Burnet, TX 78611

Please make checks payable to Mark Atwood

While we haven't finalized a lunch deal yet, we have options. There will be lunch at the course both days.

More info is on the way so as usual...STAY TUNED! :)

Mark I need to know what we want to do on lunches ASAP. My folks are wondering as well. thanks again for all you are doing.

Fearless Putter,

Lodging Info? :)

Being the weekend before my summer jobs starts I will not be able to attend, but I would like to know where to send donations.

Maybe Bryce should be contacted about lunch, I will contact him and let everyone know

Hang on Vinster. I'm still trying to get the Casa Loco people to talk to me. They wanna be involved, but we can't wait long and C-dubs parents want to and can help also.

Vinnie, are you bringing the boat out for this weekend??
it could save me alot of extra driving.

any updates on the food from the Restaurant?

Just to let everyone know, the info for the Flying Solo Memorial has been submitted to titleDISC.com and should be up and running soon.




Got it - working on it tonight - had to create the Oregon series and the ZT10 finals this weekend...

Thanks Ben, you're alright...for a redneck in a house that has tires below it AND on the roof. :)

Hopefully we'll have an update on both the restaurant and accomodations tomorrow.

Had a setback today with the artwork, so I'll be trying to get that fixed tomorrow as well.

As soon as I start getting entries from Ben, I'll start posting updated players lists every few days or so.

As usual...STAY TUNED! :)

STILL TRYING TO GET THIS ONE OFF,

going to take some extra....plotting and planning to work it out.
it's the last 2 days of the gen.mngr's vacation.
if it turns out that i can't play, i will be volenteering.
one way or another, i'll be there.

can't wait for this weekend to roll around, bound to be a FUN WEEKEND FOR ALL.

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUND ROCK

OOOPS /msgboard/images/graemlins/ooo.gif LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGO VISTA :D

Is this going to be a tiered event? What is the entry fee?

From what I remember we are trying for B-Tier. Title disc is screwed up so I justed emailed Mark to help get some more info...

All the tier info and everything else is upthread you lazy dogs. :)

Its a C, always was, and was paid for and sanctioned over a month agao. :)

for the lazy impaired :) :

Tony Ware Flying Solo Memorial
May 29-30 2004
Pro Divisions $65
Advanced Divisions $45
Intermediate Divisions $35
Recreational Divisions $25
Ace Pot $5
"Chance Pot" CTP Throw-Off $5/person
Format: (tentatively slated for two 18-hole layouts, this could change) 4 Rounds for all divisions.

Pro, Adv., and Int. pick your partner flex start doubles on Friday on the standard Resort Course layout from 1-5 p.m. - $20/Team all divisions.

Is there camping at or near Lago?

Hey Casey I just sent you an email..

Thank you sir! :cool:

UR welcome

Is there camping at or near Lago?



Pace Bend Park (http://www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/pace_bend.asp) is only 1.6 miles from the course in Lago Vista�as the crow flies. But you�ll need a boat to get there. Otherwise, it�s a 57 mile drive around the lake to get there.

Arkansas Bend Park (http://www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/arkansas_bend.asp) is only 6.7 miles from the course, is right on the lake, and allows camping ($15/vehicle/night)


Description �
One of the most isolated and untouched parks in Travis County, this peaceful 323-acre park lies on the north shore of Lake Travis near the community of Lago Vista and combines many of the best qualities of other Lake Travis parks. The parks' two miles of shoreline offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking and lake access via an excellent boat ramp. Several inviting, shaded picnic and camping areas are situated along a bluff above a gently sloping, rocky waterfront.

:)

?? TEE TIMES OR SHOTGUN??

i need to talk to the chief MFer in charge.
when he going to be avaliable??
i need to pick his brain, so i can iron out the details on the work front.

C-DUB
IT SAYS $53, for advanced at the beginning of the thread
NOT $45

No it doesn't, silly. It says $45 and so does titleDISC.com.

Which reminds me, sign up today. :)

OOOOOPS, :o
THAT'S COTO :eek:


MY BAD :D

yes Metal stick to what you know. sandwiches :)

LMAO! :)

He also knows THE CAPSLOCK BUTTON SEEWHERE. :)

I hope to finally have some info on grub today. If not, C-dub, I'm getting a little tired of playing tag with them. I'll pull the trigger on what we talked about. I'll let you know.

Spoke to my art guy yesterday, and all is well. Also finally got a hold of my pals at Discraft. Some sweet stuff will be on hand.

Thanks Metal for making me go back to the top of this thread to see what in the world you were talking (incorrectly) about. I kinda just kept reading until before I knew it I had re-read most of the thread.

It was a good read. Wow, I love this game and its players.

KAPT KAPLOCK :D

i did the same thing with BOTH threads, that's why i got them screwed-up that way.
I'm planning on playing both, just need to get a boat ride from vinnie saturday nite and sunday afternoon.


SANDWICH MAKING 101
1. large or small?
2. white or wheat?
3. must or mayo... normal or spicy must?
4. letuce, tomato, onion?
5. thundersauce and pepper?
6. provolone or american or little bit of both?
7. chips and drink with that today?
8. for here or togo?

Mark,
Bring printed entry forms to the LV mini May 2nd. Some non internet folks need entry forms. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
What problem you having with Cabo Loco? Have you gone out and talked to Mark? Is goober Gary going to print the shirts?
JP

NEWS:

Just wanted to let everyone know. We finally were able to have some discussions with the restuarant that is on the actual grounds of the resort where the course is located, Cabo Loco. These guys have been on board with us and with our minis since they opened, its just been a bit difficult getting to speak with the folks who pull the trigger on the decisions.

I'm happy to report that they are in fact still on board with DG in a big way.

They have offered to do burgers, fries and a drink for lunch for both days for $5/plate. These are some great burgers, as anyone who's eaten there after our popular monthly minis will attest.

And in my best infomercial voice, "But wait, there's more." :) They have also pledged to add $150 to the Anthony Chance Ware Education Fund, AND $150 to be added to our payout. Please, Central Texas golfers, when you come out to practice the course at the May 2nd HCF Monthly Mini, make the short walk across the parking lot from #2's teebox to this new restaurant and tell them how much you appreciate their support of our cause and our sport. While you're there, have a burger. :)

Also, be sure to save a few pennies so that you can get one of the most highly touted discs to hit the market recently, the Discraft Flash! We will have Flashes with the inaugural Flying Solo Memorial stamp.

More news will be coming down within the next week. Please keep an eye on this thread and make your plans now to attend this awesome event and support this great charity. I need to update the pledge list of money raised for Chance's education to this point, but let me say that if we keep going at this rate for the next 10 years, this young man, who lost his father at age 8, will be able to attend any college he wants to. The fund is already very healthy, and we have yet to figure in either entry fees (other than a few) or the Chance Pot. Thank you to all those who have already made this a successful event more than a month before we tee off. You guys and girls (yes, we already have some gals signed up) are the greatest!

Early signups are being taken at titleDISC.com. Please register early, as we are sure to have a big turnout.

There's a lot more info on the way, so as usual...STAY TUNED! :D

I don't own a credit card so I was wanting to know if you will be bringing entry forms to the Temple Spring Fling (assuming you are coming)?

Cabo Loco now has their LIQ license :cool:and the burgers are good.
Mark bring out entry forms to Lago and we can leave some at Casa Lago and Cabo Loco.

Will do, JP.

And for those who haven't heard, Eddie's back! Some of you may not have been to an HCF Lago Vista 1st Sunday in a while. You probably remember Eddie's Restaurant a couple of blocks up the street, where the winners of each division we had that day were awarded a free breakfast buffet. Well, Eddie is back and is working with Cabo Loco, and has all his breakfast bar stuff up and running in the main room. He has told me that he will once again be giving away free trips through cholesterol heaven to our monthly division winners. I highly recommend the corned beef hash, but its all good. :)

So, come out on May 2nd, get in some practice for Flying Solo, win a free meal and get ready for the tourney. :)

Rocco, I'm still unsure on the Spring Fling. I have an HCF Big B Monthly on that Saturday. I'm trying to get one of the Rec Center guys to run it, since I don't want to miss it, but its still up in the air. I'll have forms with me for the credit/check card impaired at 1st Sunday.

Also, the day before 1st Sunday is the ZLT10 in Live Oak. I don't want to hear any excuses. I'll be playing and staffing on Saturday for Chris' event, and then at Lago on Sunday. :)

Mark can you send me the flyer? I will bein Temple and will take some up there. Thank You and Thank Cabo Loco.

LV Resort Course maintenance news. With all of the Spring rains everything is growing real fast. Our riding mower is repaired and running. We will be working the week and weekends of May 15th thru 23rd mowing, weedeating, cleaning, and grooming the course for the Flying Solo Memorial. This means we will schedule a work day and be asking for volenteers to help. Probably Sunday May 23rd to not conflict with COTO and TX 10. I know we can count on ROUND ROCK and others to come together for the cause. :D
As fast as things are growing and due to the man hours to groom the course little will be done until then. That means it will not be in the best of shape for the May 2nd HCF mini.
JP

It'll be fine for 1st Sunday, no prob. And it'll be even better for Flying Solo! :)

Yes Chris, I'll make sure you get one.

maybe after the round on the second we can maybe work for a couple hrs? Jon do you have certain areas that need more care than others?

Sounds Good!
I will inspect the course this weekend and I'll post. I know the approach area on # 14 at the bottom of the hill always grows beyond control and it is to rough for a riding mower. The shic weeds on the hump and on the right side on # 13 are real bad. Push mowers and weed eaters will be needed. Those are the areas that need the most work now.

sounds good keep us informed. thanks

Mark, maybe you could send some of those entry with Seewhere down to Temple during the Spring Fling (assuming he is coming)?

hey mark can you post or send printable versions!!!

Rocco, he is and I will.

Efrain, I'll send you one, but titleDISC is easier for me and everyone. Either way, just glad to have you on board, brutha. :)

Mark I signed up and paid at the LV mini a while back..acquiring forms for others.. :D:D

Oh right. :) Don't worry, my laptop succeeds when my mind fails. :)

Too bad it doesn't when your putter fails....

ba-da-BING!

:D:Ddamn :D:Dhahahahahahahaha

Mr. Bender, I need to see you in my office.

LMAO still waiting for email with flyer!! ;)

Mark and or Ware,
I am trying to write a short piece to go in the calendar section of the local paper, The North Lake Travis Log, about this tourney. I want to get one in now and a followup just before the tourney. Basic info needed. JP

Hey all you Lago fellers!
I got a gas weed eater ( that needs a little work) I would like to donate to the Lago Greens keepers.
I don't see me getting out there until May 2. Do you want me to bring it then or I could drop it of at the highway 71 to get repair on it. Let me know

Thanks Vinnie,
If it needs work drop it off at Joey's highway 71 auto salvage. He can get the Sling Blade guy to fix it.
Now this is what supporting disc golf is about. You Da' Man Vinnie! :D

will do

LMAO still waiting for email with flyer!! ;)



Sorry C-dub, I'm in Temple this morning and not on my home PC. I'll send it to you as soon as I get home, k?

JP, what basic infor do you need? There's a bunch on this thread and Ware can send you info on Solo and Chance.

Got the 2nd revision of the artwork in last night. Its gonna be really cool. Can't wait.

we will have flyers at live oak this sat come find me or mark if you want to get signed up, thanks

Okay, the paper entry forms are circulating via C-dub, Jon P. and myself. If you need one via email, drop me a line at mark@hillcountryflyers.com.

If you really, really, really, wanna make me happy, go to titleDISC.com today and sign up. Pre-reg has been a little slow. I understand that all of my Lago events seem to have a comfortable and informal air to them, but please realize this is a sanctioned PDGA event. As such, you need to get signed up. Day-of sign ups will be a pain, and I'm considering not doing them at all. Spread that word to your buds.

Artwork should finally be done today, after many revisions ( :D) and more news about the temp 18 is forthcoming.

Regarding that, let's get a running count of baskets we have available for the back 18. Lets also try to make them double chains and solid baskets wherever possible.

Mark - 1
C-dub - 2
Vinnie - 1
?

Heating up the phone lines today, so, as usual...STAY TUNED! :D

I is good for 1

Can't wait to play Lago. Mark are you going to play Advanced again? Hope to be on your card again.

Gary, I've never played in any of my 2-day PDGA's before. I'm usually too busy making sure everyone else has a good time.

However, because I love this course so much and would cry if I missed this event as a player, I'm thinking about it.

Don't know if it'll be MA1 or MM1 though. We'll wait and see. :)

I'd enjoy being on your card anytime, especially in the later rounds. :)

Mark, I've got the $100 of merch to donate from Waterloo Disc Golf Club. Please email me at gordon@ventbird.com with your mailing address (unless you want to come pick it up at COTO).

THANK YOU WATERLOO! YOU GUYS & GALS ROCK. I will PM you atplastic's addy.

Our pleasure C-Ware. We're glad to be able to help such a worthy cause.

THANK YOU WATERLOO! YOU GUYS & GALS ROCK. I will PM you atplastic's addy.



He's already got my email addy and I got your email Great Gordo. Thanks so much. I'll email you the mailing addy. Thanks for the support of the gerat folks of the Waterloo Club.

Better mail it, since I'm not certain about COTO. I hope to play, but not sure.

Gordon,

If someone will be in Temple from the club I can get it there.

I dropped off some flyers at Dave's club house at Peace. and also hung one by hole 1.

Mark Atwood, sign me up! and I have a basket also :cool:

Chis, could you bring me a couple of the Solo event fliers for posting in T town?
And by the way El Chile I don't see your name on my lap top. Does the word SKEERT fit in here some place? har har

will do Mike

Sorry Mike Wilson, I'm not playing the Temple Open. MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND is NOT a good weekend to have a discgolf tournament. I will be visiting my mother in the Rio Grande Valley this weekend, family first, discgolf second.

No problem Jerry, I just had to pull your string because I know how much you like our course.

Mike, as much as you've read this board, you should know better than to yank the chain of Brutha Chile. It yanks back! :)

I was out at Lago today, and took advantage of some extra time to run around in the back and get a feel for the layout of the temp holes. I can say this. We hope to use the original 3 placements from old #1, 2 and 3, as well as some of the holes Chris and I laid out for the ZT10 last year. Some of last year's temp holes will have to be altered somewhat, though, since the water is MUCH higher than it was last year.

I'll keep everyone updated. This is gonna be done soon and I promise to do my best to give you guys some great fun holes to play back there.

Hey Mark, is this sanctioned?

Sanctioned C-tier.

thanks. I may make the trip. I have never played Lago Vista. I heard that it doesn't suck. :cool:

hey i don't have enough time left on the planet to read these tedious texan threads...is this tournament sold out?

sold out? hope not!

hey i don't have enough time left on the planet to read these tedious texan threads...is this tournament sold out?



NO! We are definitely not sold out and will have plenty of room for all.

Go to titleDISC.com today to sign up. I just walked back in the door from a weekend in T-Town and will be updating the Flying Solo Players List today. Heck, I might even post it. :)

Look for much more info on this event in the next couple of days.

BTW, huge thanks to the Temple Disc Golf Association and to Mike Wilson and Family, who each made donations to the $100 matching donation fund at the award presentations in Temple on Sunday. You guys are the bomb diggity, yo. :)

Tedious Texan threads, indeed. Sheesh.

Want to Send out a HUGE THANK YOU TO.
James Pellman &amp; Michaela ? (future Pellman), Don &amp; Laura Quattlebaum (sp?), Pyscho Mike &amp; Judy Wilson, and the Temple Disc Gold Club for there donations to my Nephews Future. You guys do not realize how much this MEANS TO MY FAMILY. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH

Look for a disc golf course on the Harvard campus in 10 years. :)

Look for a disc golf course on the Harvard campus in 10 years. :)



Sure he won't be a Sooner??? (Sorry Chris, had to :D)

Look for a disc golf course on the Harvard campus in 10 years. :)



Sure he won't be a Sooner??? (Sorry Chris, had to :D)



As long as we can help him get a chance to go to college, I suppose even THAT would be okay. :)

Hey Rev Foo,

Lodging update?

The rev is getting close to magic 5000.

bagger :D:D

Coming from you Efrain, I take that as a compliment. :)

ALL I can say is the TOURNEY STAMP IS AWESOME!!!

Glad you like it Chris. If anyone can host it, I'll post it here on the thread for all to see.

Gonna be available in color on some super sweet QUALITY plastic.

Hey, this is 4999. :)

OUR FIRST 5K POSTER!!!!

"grats!

:p

All signed up on TitleDisc.

Victoria was my favorite tournament of the year, living up to all the hype. And then I played the inagural Gonzalez Open...an instant classic and the most fun I've had at a tournament in a long time. And then there was Worlds Doubles in San Saba...the most mentally and physically challenged I've ever been playing disc golf.

And I can't forget about this weekend's COTO on my home course...

But with all the great tournaments to look forward to this year, none compares to the anticipation of playing in the Flying Solo Memorial. Great course. Great people. Great cause.

Glad you like it Chris. If anyone can host it, I'll post it here on the thread for all to see.


I thought you had a web site. Can't you host it yourself ?

Not to steal the Rev's thunder, but after I saw this, I couldn't wait for him to post it later.
http://www.lsdga.com/images/solo_disc.jpg

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Can't wait for the last weekend of the month.

Kick *** Stamp!
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Glad you like it Chris. If anyone can host it, I'll post it here on the thread for all to see.
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Host what where? I've got web space.

It looks like Gary already took care of it. :D

That stamp brings tears to my eyes. Good job Mark.

That stamp is very classy. Good job Mark.

Thanks all for the kudos on the stamp and I'm thrilled everyone is happy with it. However, I must thank someone myself.

I had an earlier concept that I was really trying to make work, but simply couldn't get the idea to look as good in practical application as it sounded in my head. I was very frustrated, and as some of you who had to listen to me whine about it know, ready to pull out the hair I have left. :)

I was rescued from my dilema by my girlfriend, Keela (or as Dorsett is fond of posting, "Tequila"). :) This idea was hers.

Thanks honey, I think they like it. :)

I was moved enough to post the link instead of sending mark the link and waiting.


Thanks honey, I think they like it.


Is she like Shari.
Lurking somewhere reading all of this stuff and not speaking up ?

Mark, what discs will be available with that stamp?

Mark, what discs will be available with that stamp?



Putters.

wildcats, X-talons, buzz, crush, . not sure what others. but they will be all DISCRAFT and white so the stamp will look its best..

Gary, sometimes, yes she does. :)

PH, er, I mean Kid Roc, C-dub pretty much got it. There was a slight change due to the availability of white X-Talons ( :( ).
White X-Challengers
White X-Wasps
White X-Wildcats
White X-Predators
Clear Z-Buzzzs
Clear Z-Crushes
Clear Z-Wildcats
QUALITY!

TBizzle, bite me, yo.

Hey, at least I left out the part about at least then Mark will have a prayer of making one....

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:)

Holy cow. You got some sweeties in that batch. I may have to bump up the withdrawl from the ATM on my way down there. Good job. :)

Holy cow. You got some sweeties in that batch. I may have to bump up the withdrawl from the ATM on my way down there. Good job. :)



Discraft knows how to make 'em, and The Right Rev. knows how to pick 'em. :)

"And the lawd said, You gots ta throw Quality, if ya gonna get right wit da game."

We had the Lago Dragon, riding mower, running for about an hour and it quit. We think it is a fuel problem and hopefully won't cost a lot to fix, but we don't have much time. There has been about 3 hours so far mowing and an hour weed eating. It looks better but needs a lot more. Workers needed to come out and help to make this a better tourney experience. You can come out on your own, email me at JP@NorthShoreDiscGolf.com for the areas that most need work, or on the clean up day Saturday May 22nd. More deatils later. JP

Holy cow. You got some sweeties in that batch. I may have to bump up the withdrawl from the ATM on my way down there. Good job. :)



Discraft knows how to make 'em, and The Right Rev. knows how to pick 'em. :)

"And the lawd said, You gots ta throw Quality, if ya gonna get right wit da game."



I do wish that I could get that sweet stamp on a Roc, though. Oh well. ;)

or a Z-Flash

Is one of those discs coming in the player pack? If so, how much extra will the z-plastic discs cost?

It's a C-tier, isn't it? If so there may not be a player's pack (at least one's not required).

Danny, there are many reasons why you will never see that stamp on a Roc, which I won't go into here, but suffice it to say that I think most folks would rather see a great full color stamp like that on nicer X or Z type plastic than the DX, which is all Innova will color stamp for tournies. Quality, young man. :)

Gary, I too would've liked to have seen it on some Flashes. Unfortunately, those discs are not quite available for custom stamping yet. They should be soon, and certainly in time for our Cold Turkey Classic in November.

Rocco and Rooster, this is indeed a C-tier and there is no required player's pack. As with all 5 of my B-tiers last year, I will strive to have a lil' sumpin' sumpin' to give my players, whether its required or not, but I don't like to take player's pack value out of anything else. I will always try to have donated stuff to give away, but I just don't like robbing Peter to pay Paul. That's one reason I'll be sanctioning my events as C-tiers this year. The entry fees and payouts will be identical to my B-tiers last year, the only difference is the slightly lower accumulation of PDGA points. I guess we'll see how much of a difference points makes to our players, since that's the only change from last year's HCF events. :)

As to Rocco's question about pricing, with all Discraft color stamped merchandise, they cost $2 more than the stock or regular hotstamped plastic.

Hey, at least I left out the part about at least then Mark will have a prayer of making one....

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:)



TBH, I have found the BUZZZ to mak ea good long putter, and in wind situations....

Maybe the stamp will help, cant hurt!!!

Mark, I completely understand. I just have a huge stash of DX Rocs with cool stamps and I was hoping to add this stamp to the collection.

But I love that White X-Wasp too! SuperWasp baby!

Thanks honey, I think they like it. :)



Your Welcome Baby!! Glad everyone likes it! ;)

Thanks honey, I think they like it. :)



Your Welcome Baby!! Glad everyone likes it! ;)



Well Gary, I guess that answers that question. :)

Danny, there are many reasons why you will never see that stamp on a Roc



Hehehehehe. Quality!

Is there a deal at the resort available for players?

I am not sue there are even rooms at the resort they are having a bunch of weddings.

is there any other place to stay near the course?

Chris, sorry to hear about your brother. If he was anything like you, then he was a good man! I send my condolences to you and your family. I signed up today and will be there. Does anyone know if camping is allowed?

Thanks Chace hope to see you there.



Pace Bend Park is only 1.6 miles from the course in Lago Vista�as the crow flies. But you�ll need a boat to get there. Otherwise, it�s a 57 mile drive around the lake to get there.

Arkansas Bend Park is only 6.7 miles from the course, is right on the lake, and allows camping ($15/vehicle/night)

The Casa Lago Resort has been booked that weekend for months. The closest camping available is at an LCRA park at Arkansas Bend Park which is about 6 miles from the course. Try checking out LCRA.org.
Mark is working on getting a lodging deal some where in Cedar Park. Oh Mark?!!

I have no desire to sleep on the ground.... I also would like to know about hotel accomidations in the area....

Crossland Austin West
12621 Hymeadow Road, Austin, TX 78729
12.2 Miles East of Lago Vista (City Center)
800 310 0809

Extended stay
11 miles or so.
800-804-3724

The Shores at Lake Travis this place is within minutes of the course. 1-800-529-8313 ??
try these #'s and just ask them how far they are from Lago Vista.

Thanks for the info guys. CYA!

Ware, I didn't see you Saturday. I mowed # 13 fairway and I did the path down on 14. That tall shic kicked my mower's and my ***. The down hill side of 6 to 8 tee was weedeated. I saw some Lago locals working Sunday afternoon but not sure what they got done.
Clean Up is this Saturday. Meeting at 9 and working throughout the day. JP

I got there at 2:00 and worked until 3:30. saw the broke down mower by # 9 basket. I started over by 14 fairway but that tall stuff was killing the line on the weedeater. So I went over and mowed around 8's bench and low side of # 6 basket. Saw a guy from temple get an ace on 6. :) Must have saw 12-14 golfers go by.

Nice of them to stop and offer to help.

Well, I assume they stopped by and offered to help and you kindly told them that you had it well in hand.

Nah most of them said THANKS for the hard work on the course and keep on playing. I told them most of the work is done by NSDGC and I only had 1 weedeater with me. :)

Okay folks, a couple of announcements.

First, we've had a slight format change. For a couple of reasons, one being slower than anticipated pre-registrations during this, the busiest part of the DG tourney season in Texas, and certain land issues beyond our control, we've had to make a change in the format. I hope and believe, this is a change everyone will be happy with.

We will be setting up the original 3 holes behind the resort that none of us have been able to play in a long time. Even during last year's ZT10, the original first 3 were not available. I think players who have long said they miss these great holes (original #1, #2 and the awesome #3) will really enjoy getting a chance to play them again and for the first time ever in sanctioned competition.

Rather than having a full temp 18 along the lake and 36 holes total, we will add these three to the existing 18 and play four rounds of 21. We'll get an early enough start on Sunday that even 42 holes will be completed early enough to allow travelers plenty of drive time to get home. (Although telling Ricky to bring his geritol C-dub, is still a good idea. :D)

This will mean a field of about 110-115, with a couple of ghost cards if needed.

Now, the tough news. Despite the appearance, I have not been putting you guys off when it came to questions regarding lodging, I simply have been unable to find anything good to tell ya. I have talked to countless motels in Cedar Park, as well as the places with lodging in Lago Vista. As some have mentioned, the Resort has been pretty much booked solid since January and the extra rooms that they thought they might have ready in time for our event in May, will not materialize this year. Being a holiday 3-day weekend, and evidently the national "let's get married" weekend, we are running up against limited availability, if at all, and no offers of decent rates.

Here's a few of the things I've found:
Comfort Inn in Cedar Park (about 15 miles from the course)has less than 10 double rooms left available and about a half dozen singles. Their rate is $89.95/night. Their number is 512-259-1810.

Travis Lake Resort in Lago has about 10 rooms left for the weekend. The problem here is that there is a 3 night minimum. These are suites with 2 beds, a sleeper sofa and another couch. The staff there tells me that these rooms can sleep up to 8 people. If it weren't for the 3 night stay minimum, even at $169/night these would be a good deal split between that many people. Their number is 512-267-3088.

There may be some other accomodations in Cedar Park and some even a little further away, which I'll continue to check on. So far, it has been a frustrating dead end with nearly every place I've asked.

Feel free to let us all know if any of you spy out your own good deal. I live about 45 mins. from the course and have a big backyard with plenty of tent space, and a sparingly used practice basket. :)

Let's hope that the Casa Lago Resort folks let us get dibs now on rooms for next year's Flying Solo Memorial, as I can't imagine ever having this event anywhere other than the last course Solo came out to play, and where so many of his friends still come to play at least once a month.

I've finally been getting some entries in off titleDISC, and coupled with what I have received in the mail and by hand, I have enough now to make a players list a worthy endeavor.

I'll post one tonight before I go to bed.

Who was the guy from Temple that got the ace?

You guys thought I'd gone to bed, didn't ya? Didn't ya? Admit it! :D

Okay, well its still a little light, but I know personally at least 2 dozen more that have promised me they would be there and I'm guessing enough others that we'll hit our 110-115 field with no worries.

If you have made plans to attend this special event on this awesome course, I would strongly suggest that you don't wait to get in. TitleDISC entries will pick up strong over the next week and my phone has been ringing. Folks have failed to trust me before when I say this and it hasn't worked out too well for them, SIGN UP NOW or take your chances.

There a few on the following list who have yet to pay me. You know who you are and, more importantly, so do I. :) Don't forget.

<table border="1"><tr><td> Lori Kat</td><td>Bender</td><td>FW1
</td></tr><tr><td>Megan</td><td>Smith</td><td>FW3
</td></tr><tr><td>Efrain</td><td>Salazar</td><td>MA1
</td></tr><tr><td>Anthony</td><td>Bender</td><td>MA1
</td></tr><tr><td>John</td><td>Eaves</td><td>MA1
</td></tr><tr><td>Jeremy</td><td>Sanchez</td><td>MA1
</td></tr><tr><td>Robbie</td><td>Cooper</td><td>MA2
</td></tr><tr><td>Joey</td><td>Roper</td><td>MA2
</td></tr><tr><td>Mike </td><td>Ware</td><td>MA2
</td></tr><tr><td>Jim</td><td>Yount</td><td>MA3
</td></tr><tr><td>David</td><td>McKibbin</td><td>MA3
</td></tr><tr><td>Jon</td><td>Peacock</td><td>MM1
</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Martyr</td><td>Atwood</td><td>MM1
</td></tr><tr><td>James</td><td>McNair</td><td>MM1
</td></tr><tr><td>Vinnie</td><td>Miller</td><td>MPO
</td></tr><tr><td>Chris</td><td>Himing</td><td>MPO
</td></tr><tr><td>Justin</td><td>Kerr</td><td>MPO
</td></tr><tr><td>James</td><td>McCaine</td><td>MPO
</td></tr><tr><td>Chris</td><td>Ware</td><td>MPO
</td></tr><tr><td>Chace</td><td>Masters</td><td>MPO
</td></tr><tr><td>Eddie</td><td>Miller</td><td>MPO
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

As always, if you're supposed to be in and you don't see your name on this list, DON'T PANIC. Just hit me on email at mark@hillcountryflyers.com or call 830-385-9682 and we'll get you squared away.

Team Evolution members, don't forget one of your sweet perks of sponsorship when playing in HCF events. Call me immediately to get your butts on this list. I'd love to see a strong Team E showing at Lago Vista. Hey, I'm in. :D

One other lodging option not mentioned up thread is the Holiday Inn Express in Cedar Park about a mile farther than the Comfort.
Holiday Inn Express; 1605 E. Whitestone Blvd.; CEDAR PARK, TX 78613
1-512-2598200
Mark might have checked and it might be full.
Where are all of those OMB's. Right now I can still take 3rd and still be DFL. :eek: JP

. I'd love to see a strong Team E showing at Lago Vista. Hey, I'm in. :D

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Mark if you want a strong Team E you better ask Vinnie Miller and Mark Vargas to join the team or else it looks blerk of them :D:D

What looks blerk of who? Does anyone understand what this guy is saying?

what does blerk mean..

I don't know, Efrain, but it looks like that of somebody.

I think that is Bleak. WHAT THE HECK WHERE ARE ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE GOING TO PLAY??? COME ON FOLKS SIGN UP..

Hey, C-Dumb, I may need geritol but you need some smart pills, :D give me a call and I'll pick some up from the ranch for you. Mark, put me on the list and I will be another one that owes you money

where are the entries :eek:

this is a great course . come get some!!!!

Cruz, is that you? :D

Any chance of camping on the lake below the resort?
If not we will stay at the LCRA Park.
Myself and a few others from Temple are coming.
Joey Roper

I would not suggest camping lake side by the course. It would probably be okay but it would be bad to be asked to leave, by the police, when you have reached that peak buzz and are settled in. :o
Efrian, no hookups with elec and h2o nearby that I know of.

another donation last night of $400 from Keith "The Antique" May. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

More mowing and weedeating has the course looking better. I redid and enlarged #7 green, #8 green, and #9 green yesterday. I did a little more on #14 which was worked on Sunday by Greg Hilhouse. Thanks to club members Kim and Susan for their cash donations to Greg and Joey for gas.
We still don't have the riding mower running for any period of time but are working on it. That meens that everyone volenteering have more to do and are working harder.
Mark was that you who weedeated around one, two t, and eighteen?
Hopefully after this weekend we will have it looking great. :cool:

I will get with Eddie maybe he can help with the mower.He can fix just about any lawn equipment. Not make any promises, but I might make it out durning the week with my rider.

Joey and Jeff put a new fuel pump on it and now it is acting like carb problems. Joey is suppose to take it back to his shop so Slingblade can fix it. Have Eddie check with me before he comes all the way out and the mower isn't there.

WILL DO

Peacock, I will bust my *** on Friday so as not to have to work Sat. If I can make the clean-up I will be bringing my rider and weedeater. Expect to see the PSYCHO on Saturday.
Rev, did you get my entry yet?

we should be able to camp bro im going to find out more

Yo, whats up buddy go big here i need to send you a check please sir. I,ll be in New Mexico this weekend stoping at lubbock for big arms practice anyway info for check fill out would be great and ill get it in the mail for ya thanks bro.

Check info please i need to send you one.

If anyone wants to sign up they can mail their entry fee to

Mark Atwood
305 west 4th st.
Burnet, Texas 78611

mark and chris
the Ed Headrick Ash Ult. Disc is on it's way, i hope it helps raise some money for the cause and i hope your tourny is a big success.keep me posted on the end results :D

jack
fedex p1 awb# 845243899816

mark, my brother in corpus with limited comp. access wants to register I gave him titledisc info but not sure if he got it thru. he left today for a week in british columbia.How can I verify one way or the other.If he is not signed up I would like to take care of that for him.please contact me!!

THANK YOU Forgiven one. We will keep you informed thanks again