I am in the process of organizing a whirlwind disc golf tour around Texas, Oklahoma and even into Arkansas and Louisiana and would like peoples help in setting the schedule and any other pieces of advice.

44 days�31 courses�lots of fun.

If you are a club TD, course pro and would like me to come to your town or course please let me know and I will look at the schedule and details. If you have received an email from me about this and have not replied please let me know. Many locations are confirmed so don't miss out.

The tour will link PDGA and Texas 10/7 events that I already have on my schedule to be at.

The stops at each of the courses would basically be fun one round mini events with trophies and giveaways. Some would be singles, some doubles and many would be glow events.

We are also working on some form of fun bonus for the location that attracts the most people or raises the most for the charity etc. The Disc Golf Thunder will be there with all the latest discs, merchandise and Tour de Disc Golf logo merchandise. I am also thinking if people would like to join me for little mini tours they are very welcome.

Part proceeds will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation in association with the Disc Golf Charity Marathon.

Please have a look over the schedule and let me know your thoughts. This is on short notice I know, but I think we can pull it off. The key is once the schedule is set is to get the word out to the players in each town. I have a color poster ready to go once we confirm a few more locations. I would also need places to stay and park the Thunder.

Thanks for the support and I look forward to hearing you all.

Yours in Flight,
Chris Himing

<table border="1"><tr><td></td><td>City</td><td>Course</td><td>Notes
</td></tr><tr><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>January</td><td>21</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Lewisville</td><td>Lake Park</td><td>PDGA B-tier Night Event
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Carrollton</td><td>Jimmy Porter</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Monday</td><td>Abilene</td><td>Thompson Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Lubbock</td><td>McKenzie Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Wednesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Friday</td><td>Norman</td><td>Griffin Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Saturday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Dolese</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td>Sunday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Twisted Acres</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>Monday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Stillwater</td><td>Boomer Lake</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>February</td><td>1</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Ponca City</td><td>War Memorial Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Chandler Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>McClure</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Hunter</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Monday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Fort Smith, AR</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Little Rock, AR</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Shreveport, LA</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tyler</td><td>Lindsey Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Nacogdoches</td><td>Pecan Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Monday</td><td>Huntsville</td><td>Private Course</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>College Station</td><td>Research Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Houston</td><td>MacGregor</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Friday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Riverside Park</td><td>B-tier Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Victoria Open</td><td>PDGA B-tier
</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Victoria Open</td><td>PDGA B-tier
</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Monday</td><td>Harlingen</td><td>Dixie Land Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Edinburg</td><td>Freddie Gonzales Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Wednesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Ingleside</td><td>Live Oak Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Corpus</td><td>West Guth</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Beeville</td><td>Veteran Memorial</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Monday</td><td>Live Oak</td><td>Live Oak City Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Austin</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>March</td><td>1</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Round Rock</td><td>Old Settlers</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Temple</td><td>Lyons Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Cameron East</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Waco TX7</td><td>1st Event of the Texas 7 Tour
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Waco </td><td>Cameron Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

Chris Himing is THE MAN

Add in to the schedule...

Thursday, February 16
Jack Brooks Park, Hitchcock, TX

Thanks guys I can't wait to get there.

Chris

Chris - you might want to check with Bryan James on your 1/22/5 date...Jimmy Porter is currently under construction and 7 of the holes are unplayable at this time.

I think Bryan said the construction would be completed "quickly", but we are talking about city crews

Hope to catch you there if the course allows it

Thanks Adam. I have spoken to Bryan. Greenbelt might be a good option. Isn't that on the way from Lewisville to Abilene? :D

In a round about way :D

You should think about hitting Edmonds 2 Lake Arcadia courses on 1/30 after heading out of OKC and onto Stillwater

This is such a sweet idea! Thanks Chris!

Amarillo's Thompson park is quite nice two hours from Lubbock.

ce

I would go to Amarillo but need to hear from the people there. From there I can easily head east to Oklahoma.

Anyone own a gas company? :D

A few updates and changes to the dates and locations.
Thanks for the help everyone.

If you belong to one of these locations please get in touch with me asap. Over the weekend I will be printing posters to send out to every location along with a few other surprises.

This will be fun I promise. From the north of Oklahoma to the Valley in Texas I am sure to experience a lot. :cool:

<table border="1"><tr><td> January</td><td>21</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Lewisville</td><td>Lake Park
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Carrollton</td><td>Greenbelt
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Monday</td><td>Abilene</td><td>Thompson Park
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Lubbock</td><td>McKenzie Park
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Wednesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Friday</td><td>Norman</td><td>Griffin Park
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Saturday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Dolese
</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td>Sunday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Twisted Acres
</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>Monday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Stillwater</td><td>Boomer Lake
</td></tr><tr><td>February</td><td>1</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Ponca City</td><td>War Memorial Park
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Chandler Park
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>McClure
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Hunter
</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Monday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Fort Smith, AR</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Little Rock, AR</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Shreveport, LA</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tyler</td><td>Lindsey Park
</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Huntsville</td><td>Private Course
</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Monday</td><td>College Station</td><td>Research Park
</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Tuesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Houston</td><td>MacGregor
</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Hitchcock</td><td>Jack Brooks Park
</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Friday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Riverside Park
</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Victoria Open
</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Victoria Open
</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Monday</td><td>Harlingen</td><td>Dixie Land Park
</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Edinburg</td><td>Freddie Gonzales Park
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Wednesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Ingleside</td><td>Live Oak Park
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Corpus</td><td>West Guth
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Live Oak</td><td>Live Oak City Park
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Monday</td><td>San Marcos</td><td>Texas State
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Austin</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>March</td><td>1</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Round Rock</td><td>Old Settlers
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Temple</td><td>Lyons Park
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Cameron East
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Waco TX7
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Waco </td><td>Cameron Park
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

Thank Chris for giving Live Oak a chance to be part of this wonderful idea you have, to play some Disc Golf and raise money for LAF at the same time WOW thats AWSOME:D

Chris Himing is coming to Abilene!! Chris Himing is coming to Abilene!!

We are proud to have you come to do an event here!! I hope this could lead to other Chris Himing events in our city. We will start spreading the word!!

Also, the park in Abilene is Cal Young Park. Thompson park is in Amarillo. ;)

Things are coming together well for this. Lots of great support from all over.

Just got back from a productive lunch meeting. We should have plenty of cool merch for this little tour.

http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/images/TdDG%20Logo%20small.jpg

New update to the proposed schedule.

<table border="1"><tr><td> 21-Jan</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Lewisville</td><td>Lake Park</td><td>PDGA B-tier Night Event
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Carrollton</td><td>Greenbelt</td><td>Am Event / Night Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Monday</td><td>Abilene</td><td>Cal Young Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Lubbock</td><td>McKenzie Park</td><td>Evening Singles
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Wednesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Friday</td><td>Norman</td><td>Griffin Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Saturday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Dolese</td><td>Morning Doubles / Afternoon Singles
</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td>Sunday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Twisted Acres</td><td>Under Lights Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>Monday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Stillwater</td><td>Boomer Lake</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>1-Feb</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Ponca City</td><td>War Memorial Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Chandler Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>McClure</td><td>Morning Singles / Night Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Hunter</td><td>Morning Doubles / Super Bowl
</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Monday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Fort Smith, AR</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Little Rock, AR</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Shreveport, LA</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tyler</td><td>Lindsey Park</td><td>Morning Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Huntsville</td><td>Private Course</td><td>Morning Singles / Afternoon Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Monday</td><td>College Station</td><td>Research Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Tuesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Houston</td><td>MacGregor</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Hitchcock</td><td>Jack Brooks Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Friday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Riverside Park</td><td>B-tier Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Victoria Open</td><td>PDGA B-tier
</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Victoria Open</td><td>PDGA B-tier
</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Monday</td><td>Harlingen</td><td>Dixie Land Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Edinburg</td><td>Freddie Gonzales Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Wednesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Ingleside</td><td>Live Oak Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Corpus</td><td>West Guth</td><td>Morning Doubles / Night Singles
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Live Oak</td><td>Live Oak City Park</td><td>Afternoon Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Monday</td><td>San Marcos</td><td>Texas State</td><td>Afternoon Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Austin</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>1-Mar</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Round Rock</td><td>Old Settlers</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Temple</td><td>Lyons Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Cameron East</td><td>Texas 7 Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Waco TX7</td><td>1st Event of the Texas 7 Tour
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Waco </td><td>Cameron Park</td><td>Morning Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

Feb 12 Huntsville as in Shawshank?! Sweet!

Brooks - bad [I'm a potty-mouth!] - - what time will these weekday events start? Will B-tier doubles at Vic be one round or Two. MAN you are going to be tired after that tour :D

I'll have to hit the Nac and Huntsville events for sure. The huntsville one is on my B-day :D

Brooks - bad [I'm a potty-mouth!] - - what time will these weekday events start? Will B-tier doubles at Vic be one round or Two. MAN you are going to be tired after that tour :D



Still need to confirm start time with Jake. Likely to be a sunset round ending in night golf.

The B-tier Doubles actually just means I am doing the doubles prior to the B-tier event on that weekend. The club is running the B-tier I am just doing doubles. Doubles will be just like Friday night doubles normally are.

I am looking forward to seeing Shawshank in Huntsville. Hopefully a good turnout that day. Looks like a crowd from Tyler and Houston will be there.

Not a bad 45 day road trip. :D

Yea I will be sure to remind everyone at the Pl. Island event on Saturday...

Double B-tier that weekend sounded fun lol - I see what you mean now though lol

Hey Chris...looks like Altus, OK also has a course that would be on your way from Lubbock to OKC with those 2 empty days...

can't let you lounge around CASA DE ROTAN too long :D

and just incase you don't already have them all in your head...I wouldn't want you to go hungry

Can you eat WIngs for 45 days :) (http://hooters.know-where.com/hooters/region/us/us/list/TX.html)

what course is the stop in Austin?

Nope they don't like you guys. :D

some of the dates conflict with regularly scheduled minis and leagues!!! wed RR and thurs. ingleside!!! ;)

some of the dates conflict with regularly scheduled minis and leagues!!! wed RR and thurs. ingleside!!! ;)



Efrain that is the point in some locations. Some locations want me there on their mini days, others don't, no worries.

As I have said many times this is a "proposed" schedule. I have not heard back from Vinnie or anyone from RR so that is not confirmed. If RR don't want me I will find another location, no worries, but I need to know soon.

As for Austin I am not sure yet. I need to speak to Gordon some more and work with the Waterloo club and see what the best option is.

Adam, you are a funny guy, but I was thinking more about steak and shrimp everyday. :p Good Aussie Tucker! (http://www.outback.com)

some of the dates conflict with regularly scheduled minis and leagues!!! wed RR and thurs. ingleside!!! ;)



Efrain that is the point in some locations. Some locations want me there on their mini days, others don't, no worries.

As I have said many times this is a "proposed" schedule. I have not heard back from Vinnie or anyone from RR so that is not confirmed. If RR don't want me I will find another location, no worries, but I need to know soon.



I am an active and current RR member , chris!! wed is our league night with handicaps, ace pots, and added club fund every league etc. etc. !! What will the benefit be for the club and its members? just curious , what is your proposal and how would you envision this working!! also there is no plastic payout at RR for league!!! :DI am not trying to bash anything here , merely informing you as to our happenings!!!

As I have said many times Efrain, no worries, this is a proposed schedule. I am not suddenly going to turn up and take over?

Again as I have said before some courses and clubs have asked me to be there on club nights, some have not. That is there choice. Either way is good for me.

My schedule is getting busier by the day but I look forward to hearing from Vinnie or whoever and find out one way or the other about RR. If things don't fit into the schedule I think we will all survive.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Chris :cool:

Update to the proposed schedule...

Adam please email me again the new course in OK between Lubbock and Norman.

The posters are ready to print and will be mailed this week.

Thanks
Chris

<table border="1"><tr><td>21-Jan</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Lewisville</td><td>Lake Park</td><td>PDGA B-tier Night Event
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Carrollton</td><td>Greenbelt</td><td>Morning Singles / Night Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Monday</td><td>Abilene</td><td>Cal Young Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Lubbock</td><td>McKenzie Park</td><td>Evening Singles
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Wednesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Friday</td><td>Norman</td><td>Griffin Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Saturday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Dolese</td><td>Morning Doubles / Afternoon Singles
</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td>Sunday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Twisted Acres</td><td>Under Lights Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>Monday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Stillwater</td><td>Boomer Lake</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>1-Feb</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Ponca City</td><td>War Memorial Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Chandler Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>McClure</td><td>Morning Singles / Night Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Hunter</td><td>Morning Doubles / Super Bowl
</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Monday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Fort Smith, AR</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Little Rock, AR</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Shreveport, LA</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tyler</td><td>Lindsey Park</td><td>Morning Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Huntsville</td><td>Private Course</td><td>Morning Singles / Afternoon Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Monday</td><td>College Station</td><td>Research Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Tuesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Houston</td><td>MacGregor</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Hitchcock</td><td>Jack Brooks Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Friday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Riverside Park</td><td>Vic Open Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Victoria Open</td><td>Run by local club
</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Victoria</td><td>Victoria Open</td><td>Run by local club
</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Monday</td><td>Harlingen</td><td>Dixie Land Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Edinburg</td><td>Freddie Gonzales Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Wednesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Ingleside</td><td>Live Oak Park</td><td>Evening Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Corpus</td><td>West Guth</td><td>Morning Doubles / Night Singles
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Live Oak</td><td>Live Oak City Park</td><td>Afternoon Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Monday</td><td>San Marcos</td><td>Texas State</td><td>Afternoon Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Tuesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>1-Mar</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Austin</td><td>Zilker Park</td><td>Glow Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Temple</td><td>Lyons Park</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Cameron East</td><td>Texas 7 Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Waco TX7</td><td>1st Event of the Texas 7 Tour
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Waco </td><td>Cameron Park</td><td>Morning Doubles
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

Chris - you can find it on the course directory for Oklahoma...city of Altus

See you on the 22nd of Jan

Does anyone even live there? :D

I have added Wichita Falls, TX and Duncan, OK subject to approval between Lubbock and Norman.

Days off are over rated. :p

Got me if anyone plays out there, but it may be worth it just to shoot another course during your treck across the midwest

Exactly. There is also a course in Seymour, TX near there. I am trying to lock in Wichita Falls and Duncan right now.

How many days in a week? Do I need my passport out midwest? :D

Chris - please send me a poster when you get them printed up so I can post it at Greenbelt...

if you need my mailing info let me know - figure you might still have it

If you could possibly get some turnout in Seymour, it is an excellent little course. Fairly short, but John Houck design...MUCH fun!!

The Texas Valley is all confirmed. Harlingen and Edinburg will be hosting events. Thanks to everyone in that area who have already received city support, news stories ready to go for radio and newspapers and local business excitement. Great job guys.

Updated schedule coming later.

Thanks
Chris

Chris,
Do you have a preliminary schedule for the TX-7 next year ready yet? Any hints? Are we playing the guessing game again?

2006 Texas schedule (http://lsdga.com/sched/index.php) this has dates but no towns

Here is the front and back of the Tour de Disc Golf poster that will be sent out to all clubs, courses, TD's etc first thing Monday.

Look for a beautiful full color disc design soon.

Thanks
Chris

http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/images/Poster1%20web.jpg

http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/images/Poster1back%20web.jpg

I am very happy to announce that the Tour de Disc Golf has been sponsored by Innova Champion Discs and will now we called the <font color="red">�Innova Tour de Disc Golf�. </font>

Thanks to Innova�s support this little road trip of events will be a huge success and expose disc golf to even more people in more towns.

During the 45 days we will be <font color="red"> giving away twenty four (24) Innova DISCatcher� Traveler targets </font> to players and clubs. Some will be given out to one of the players at the event, others raffled, and a few given to local clubs. More details on this soon.

Three (3) different designed INNcolor discs will be produced with part proceeds going to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The designs for these discs will soon be online.

In addition to the 24 Traveler Targets given away every player entering will receive:
- Innova Mini Disc
- Innova Mini Magnet/Bottle Opener
- Innova Sticker

This is in addition to regular payouts and trophies.

This exciting whirlwind disc golf tour will travel through Texas, Oklahoma and even into Arkansas and Louisiana.

45 days�35 courses�lots of fun.
.
The stops at each of the courses will basically be fun one round mini events with trophies and giveaways. Some will be singles, some doubles and many would be glow events.

The Disc Golf Thunder will be there with all the latest discs, merchandise and Tour de Disc Golf logo merchandise. I am also thinking if people would like to join me for little mini tours they are very welcome.

Part proceeds will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation in association with the Disc Golf Charity Marathon.

Thanks for the support so far and I look forward to seeing you all on a course soon..

Yours in Flight,
Chris Himing

Updated schedule:

<table border="1"><tr><td> 21-Jan</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Lewisville</td><td>Lake Park
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Carrollton</td><td>Greenbelt
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Monday</td><td>Abilene</td><td>Cal Young Park
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Lubbock</td><td>McKenzie Park
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Wichita Falls</td><td>Lucy Park
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Duncan, OK</td><td>Simmons
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Friday</td><td>Norman</td><td>Griffin Park
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Saturday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Dolese
</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td>Sunday</td><td>OKC</td><td>Twisted Acres
</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>Monday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Stillwater</td><td>Boomer Lake
</td></tr><tr><td>1-Feb</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Ponca City</td><td>War Memorial Park
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Chandler Park
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>McClure
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Tulsa</td><td>Hunter
</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Monday</td><td>Fort Smith, AR</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Tuesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Shreveport, LA</td><td>Cylde Fant
</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tyler</td><td>Lindsey Park
</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Huntsville</td><td>Private Course
</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Monday</td><td>College Station</td><td>Research Park
</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Tuesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Houston</td><td>MacGregor
</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Hitchcock</td><td>Jack Brooks Park
</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Saturday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Sunday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Monday</td><td>Harlingen</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Edinburg</td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Wednesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Ingleside</td><td>Live Oak Park
</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Corpus</td><td>West Guth
</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Live Oak</td><td>Live Oak City Park
</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Monday</td><td>San Marcos</td><td>Texas State
</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Tuesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>1-Mar</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Austin</td><td>Zilker Park
</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Temple</td><td>Lyons Park
</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Cameron East
</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Waco</td><td>Waco TX7
</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Waco </td><td>Cameron Park
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

Duncan on January 26th looks good for me I have a place to stay. Wichita Falls would be good as well. Doubt I could do the more northern cities of OK. But spending a couple of days with family would be cool. Then see the Tour again at the end of February in south TX.

Chris you have the life.

What is on the schedule for the Lake and Carrollton to start this off...???

times..format??

Why aren't you the head of the PDGA?

We voted for you...Hope that vote multiplies and there is true energy in the lead of our organization.

Why aren't you the head of the PDGA?

We voted for you...Hope that vote multiplies and there is true energy in the lead of our organization.



Are you talking to me? :cool: Thanks for the support, I just do what I can and enjoy it on the way.

What is on the schedule for the Lake and Carrollton to start this off...???

times..format??



Okay here is the proposed schedule for the first weekend.

Lewisville Open
Saturday 21st
2 round event at the Lake Course
Texas 10 priced entries (details later)
Tee off around 9:30am, Finish around 4pm
Trophies, CTP's etc

Innova Tour de Disc Golf
Lake Park, 7pm tee off
Glow Random Draw Doubles
I will be lighting the course up to play.
$10 entry including all the Innova giveaways
Someone will win a Traveller Target

Innova Tour de Disc Golf
Sunday, 22nd
Carrollton, Greenbelt Course
2pm Singles
6:30pm Random Draw Glow Doubles

Monday 23rd...on the road to Abilene, then Lubbock, then........ :D

Here are the designs for the Innova Tour de Disc Golf. These discs will be all INNcolor designs on a variety of yet to be decided discs.

Once they are all confirmed I will be pre-selling a small number of them on my website.

Thanks
Chris


Disc #1
http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/images/Mini%20Disc%202%20web.jpg

Disc #2
http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/images/INNcolor%20Disc%202%20web.jpg

Disc #3
http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/images/INNcolor%20Disc%203%20web.jpg

INNcolor Mini Disc #1
http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/images/Mini%20Disc%201%20web.jpg

INNcolor Mini Disc #2
http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/images/Mini%20Disc%202%20web.jpg

WOW, Chris, those designs ....... ROCK!!

We are looking forward to your visit to L-Town

Is that Twisted Acres on that one disc? I bet they would like having one in their bar!

Yes that is Twisted Acres.

Just added one last design for printing on INNcolor discs.

http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/images/Disc%205%20Winter.jpg

It would be cool to see snow on my little road trip but I don't know if I really want to tow the Thunder in that. :confused:

any chance of coming through south Louisiana or at least southeast texas?

we have a 36 hole course with a campground in Lafayette.

I would love to come to Lafayette but am not sure if I can swing it. I will be in Shreveport on the 8th and Galveston on the 16th.

Here is that section of the tour. Please email if you want and I will see what I can do.

Thanks
Chris

<table border="1"><tr><td>8</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Shreveport, LA</td><td>Cylde Fant
</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Thursday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Friday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Tyler</td><td>Lindsey Park
</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Huntsville</td><td>Private Course
</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Monday</td><td>College Station</td><td>Research Park
</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Tuesday</td><td></td><td>
</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Houston</td><td>MacGregor
</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Hitchcock</td><td>Jack Brooks Park
</td></tr><tr><td> </tr></td></table>

see ya in february chris. and tell the parents Ponca City says hello :cool::D

Bad a $ s discs Chris!

Thanks Gimp. I can't wait to get my hands on them all. I also can't wait to tell everyone the models they will be printed on. The problem with having all these cool discs is not putting too many aside for myself. :D

I will have an updated schedule posted hopefully by the end of the week. I have also made a easy and quick website for the tour. I am maybe going to have a "Blog" thing within the site so I can write a daily run down of the tour from on the road.

Lots more soon,
Chris :cool:

Just added one more city and course. I will be heading to Beeville, TX on Saturday Feb 25th. It will be a morning event as that afternoon and evening I will be in Corpus Christi. 1 day, 2 cities, 3 events, that will be a big day.

Currently speaking with THE Jeff Ash and working on plans for Arkansas. Can someone tell me how the road is from Tulsa to the Horseshoe Mountain course? Since I will be towing the 20 foot disc trailer I am unsure if I can make it over mountains (no mountains in TX).

On Monday I will make known the models and availability of the INNcolor discs. Very cool.

Thanks
Chris :cool:

Just added one more city and course. I will be heading to Beeville, TX on Saturday Feb 25th. It will be a morning event as that afternoon and evening I will be in Corpus Christi. 1 day, 2 cities, 3 events, that will be a big day.

Currently speaking with THE Jeff Ash and working on plans for Arkansas. Can someone tell me how the road is from Tulsa to the Horseshoe Mountain course? Since I will be towing the 20 foot disc trailer I am unsure if I can make it over mountains (no mountains in TX).

On Monday I will make known the models and availability of the INNcolor discs. Very cool.

Thanks
Chris :cool:



I've said it before, and will say it again...Chris Himing is the MAN!
Looking forward to having you in OK again soon, Chris

Coming soon...INNcolor Star Wraiths.

News on how to get yours after lunch on Monday :D

I am very happy to announce not only will the Innova Tour de Disc Golf have the Star Wraith available but are also available in beautiful full edge to edge color with the INNcolor process.

These INNcolor Star Wraiths come in a choice of 5 different designs.

Click on INNcolor Star Wraith's (http://www.discgolftourist.com/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=009&DEPT=1134955399&BACK=A0001A1) and be the first to get these great discs. They are still in production but will ship in mid-January. Only a limited number have been made and only a few of these will be available for pre-sale. If you don�t get one now I will see you on tour.

Thanks
Chris

:cool:The discs are awsome!!!! Chris you are too cool. :cool:

Received event posters in the mail yesterday. Looking forward to lighting up our course with glow.

Thanks Jake. I just finished ordering lots of great night lights along with a brand new way to light the baskets.

All I have to do now is confirm my clothing order and we are ready to hit the road.

Don't forget to pre-order those cool INNcolor Star Wraiths from www.discgolftourist.com (http://www.discgolftourist.com) Once they are gone I can't get more.

Thanks
Chris

are any of the fundraiser disc going to be run in Starfire X not L? really cool designs but I personally dont care too much for the Wraith.

Joe joe best disc on the market. that what I almost aced # 4 with yesterday. Did the hockey dog block anymore shots? :D

What !!!! Glow INNColor Star Wraiths !!!!! :D

A few but I really worked with her yesterday, she is used to playing Circle C and Wimberley so Cat Hollow was a change for her. she's just a pup-8 mo. old, shes came a long way- believe me.She was staying back and watching everyone putt by the end of the day.

are any of the fundraiser disc going to be run in Starfire X not L? really cool designs but I personally dont care too much for the Wraith.



I will have some but not INNcolor. They will have the tour hot stamp logo. I will also have this logo hot stamped on many different Champion and Pro Line models.

I do have 25 Champion Firebird FX with the Red Swirl INNcolor design but didn't put them online. I want some for myself and I know a few others that may do. Let me know if you want one of these.

Thanks
Chris

stamp some pro-line rhynos

Chris:

I am not sure if the LAF is part of this tour or not, but I justed wanted to quote a quick post I got tonight...

33yrs old...that isn't even Masters (jokes in place of pain)


On a sad note - one of my coworkers passed away yesterday at the age of 33. She was diagnosed with cancer just three years ago. Services are Friday afternoon. Just wanted to share that since we all play some tournaments that support the Lance Armstrong Foundation.




Donations to the LAF or any similar organization are the best start to finding help and a cure!!!

Chris:

I am not sure if the LAF is part of this tour or not, but I justed wanted to quote a quick post I got tonight...

33yrs old...that isn't even Masters (jokes in place of pain)


On a sad note - one of my coworkers passed away yesterday at the age of 33. She was diagnosed with cancer just three years ago. Services are Friday afternoon. Just wanted to share that since we all play some tournaments that support the Lance Armstrong Foundation.




Donations to the LAF or any similar organization are the best start to finding help and a cure!!!



33. That's how old my wife is, and how old I was a year ago. Man...man.
I agree, donations to the LAF and similar organizations are important to general cancer research funding as a whole. Think about how far our society has come, domestically and globally, in the last 50 years or so. In 1955 if you were diagnosed with cancer it was probably a death certificate 90% of the time. These days, with the advances in modern medicine and early detection, a significant number of people not only survive, but BEAT cancer. (yes, I'm talking out of my element...I don't have statistics, only relationships with people who have lived it.)

Without research, we'd still be living in the 50's. And without funding, research would be in the 50's as well.

Sorry to ramble. It's a deeply personal subject.

In addition to the LAF, I'd also suggest the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer research. I have no problem saying I'm fond of breasts (stay with me here.) My grandmother fed my mother with hers, my mother fed me with hers, my wife fed our daughter with hers. My daughter.
Both of these groups (and others) fund cancer research as a whole. Donations to them are donations to all cancer research.
Ultimately, scientists do the grunt work. We play our part by contributing financially to ensure that work continues.

If you can, donate some $$$. A lot of us don't have much, so do what you can. Every contribution counts...don't let our electoral system fool you. Take that 10% that's going 'elsewhere' and toss it over here this week.

Some day we WILL find a cure.

Yes Adam this tour is benefiting the LAF. Please note the yellow ring on the event logo. It is a symbol of unity, strength and recognizes the work of the LAF.

Unfortuneately it sometimes takes the passing of loved ones, friends or co-workers for us to sit up and remember just how cancer affects us all.

A quote from Lance Armstrong: "I realize that these shared stories are a truly powerful weapon in the battle against cancer. Our power in the fight against cancer lies in our ability to unite through common experiences and shared hope. When we share our stories, we learn that we are not alone in the fight. When we share our stories, our experiences take on a deeper meaning; we channel energy, knowledge, inspiration and strength to the millions of people living with cancer. That�s why I share my story."

I will post a list of statistics etc tomorrow and what we can all do to help, but for now everyone please take a moment in this happy time of year and remember those past.

LIVE STRONG

http://www.livestrong.org/atf/cf/{FB6FFD43-0E4C-4414-8B37-0D001EFBDC49}/sys_static_large.jpg

my goodness I have to hit this tour to get some plastic atleast. Maybe even play. holy moly this will be off the chain!

I just got home from the bar and I am, well you know :D. Paul, Adam, Chris, Ect. I just want to say that you have touched me once agian and I hope that my prayer for a cure will be answerd in my lifetime, one way or another.

The first time I was really touched/had a real thaught about cancer was the Zigen Bock 10 Finals, at the first $10,000 Hole in one at Lake Lewisville I think. Chris Had his speach, If you know someone with cancer please stand up. If you have a realative with cancer please stand up. If you have had a frien DIE of cancer please stand up. if a famliy member has died of cancer please stand UP. By the end of the speach everyone was standing. It was a EYE opener for me. I wasnt even playing in the Tourney, but was ther with my Best Friend Kyle Wilkes, and his mom had just passed away with Breast Cancer. I saw the way that, that speach had affected Mr, Wilkes, and I was touched as well. Everyone has been affected by this evil disease in one way or another. Lets everyone do your part and support the LAF. I am touched once agian, and I dont express myself like this very often.

Sorry for the long post, but Thank You Chris.

Jason Schwake

This is a repost from the Texas 7 thread on 11/30 of this year, but I thought I would carry it over after the other stories offered:





It is with a heavy heart that I type this. This morning at 8:05 my aunt passed away from cancer. She was diagnosed several years back with breast cancer and she kept this hidden from the family. It came to light several months back when she could no longer maintain this secret in her life. She collapsed in her home and during a doctor check it was found that the cancer had spread throughout her body.

My aunt was less than 10 years older than I am and in a lot of ways, my mother helped to raise her as well as my brothers and sisters and myself. There was a time when she was closer to being a sister than an aunt.

I have not seen her for several years and the last time I did see her, she took me out bar hopping and dancing. She was a lot of fun, but over the years had become a recluse.

I type this to ask those of you that are interested in becoming involved, please consider donating to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Lance is an excellent example that a cancer can be beat. With the research going on today and the donations that the Texas 10 (7) and you have given, cancers once thought unbeatable are being conquered.

If you are not sure about donating to the LAF then play one of the future Texas 7 events and your play helps to develop donations dollars and you get to play a bit of disc golf.

This year I wanted to play in the TX 10 tour, I haven't played many tournaments untill this year. The second tourny in Tyler my wife was in the hospital after having one of her breast removed at the age of 43. She is doing OK with the cancer but still has a couple of operations to go through. Two months after my wife got her news, her father found out that he had a large ammount of cancer in his lungs at age 68, so bad that the tretment would kill him. We just got back from Houston where he lives. This was his last Christmas, dinner on Saturday night was the last time he will see all of his kids and grand kids together. I do not wish this on anyone but cancer is growing at a fast pace at this time. To watch a loved one die slowly and can do nothing but pray for person puts a new perspective on life and what it is all about.
Play Disc Golf; Fight Cancer!!!
I don't have a big pile of money but if I put Play;Fight stickers on what I drive, play in any tournaments when I can and purchase what I can from Chris H, I know he can pool all that money together to make a difference, in the name of disc golf.
Chris you are a blessing, thank you.

Less then 3 weeks away let's start talking this Tour up and help fight cancer by Playing Disc Golf :D

Not long at all. Things have been busy getting ready to make the trip. The Thunder is in the shop right now getting its annual service and checkup.

I have also been busy working on a new website, updated schedule and new Blog feature on the site. I will likely announce all that tomorrow sometime.

Also tomorrow I will send another email to all the local clubs to confirm details, formats, times, and importantly for me directions.

The Innova Tour de Disc Golf is going to be a great time for everyone.

Thanks
Chris

Did someone say "blog"? ;)

I think he really means a travelog. :cool:

BTW, How did the voting go ?
I was internetless for the end of it.

Here is the link to the new website and Travel Blog. It can all be accessed through my main Disc Golf Promotions site as well.

Innova Tour de DG Travel Blog (http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/b2evo/blogs/index.php?blog=2&cat=1)

Chris,
If you Email me the Flyers, I will go put them up at Dolese and Will Rogers.

Jason Schwake
omegaputt1@yahoo.com

I thought Joe gave them to you?

I will email them now. Can you also PM or email me your address so I can send some?

Thanks for the help.
Chris

Howdy Chris,
Looking forward to your visit to L-town.
I hear you've serviced Thunder for the trip, have you serviced the tow-vehicle?
Be sure and pack your bags for some wind. Seems that the breeze has been rather strong lately.
I think you will be very pleased with the improvements to our course. Larry and Bo built a huge deck for the cliff shot tee box, then added a rebuilt church pew to rest your bones from the long climb. We've also placed some church pews around the course, just to add some class to an already PREMIERE course.

Abilene is ready for Chris Himing!! Getting the park permit today, and all should be set. Hopefully, the weather will stay mild and we will have great turnout! Many here have not played a glow event...and, are ready to give it a try.

Less than 2 weeks now!!!

Great stuff guys. Had the truck serviced etc this morning. Just a few more things to do and I will be on the road.

Been busy confirming the events in Arkansas. I am looking forward to going there. Will I need a translator? ;) Hoping to have a day on the road and be a tourist there. If I get a chance I will drop off the Thunder for a day and visit the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper.

The trick will be finding an easy way to get from Fort Smith area to Shreveport, LA without going over any mountains. Any suggestions?

Less than 2 weeks to the Aussie Road Trip into the unknown. :D

It seems like on Monday, February 6th I get to visit Popeye. :D

http://www.arkansas.com/images/photos/large/alma_001_l.jpg

That water tower is on the Alma course! :D

Crystal City, TX begs to differ. :D

http://www.texasescapes.com/SouthTexasTowns/Crystal-City-Texas.htm

Pop Eye (http://www.wizardmagic.com/images/popeye1.jpg) /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Thanks funny Jeff. But I can do that as well. :eek:

OUCH!
That reminds me of an old Hollywood Squares show.
This was right around the time that Frank Sinatra had done his "Old Blue Eyes is Back" special.
This really happened-
Peter Marshall asked Paul Lynde what the name of Sammy Davis Jr's new TV special was called, and Paul Lynde quickly responded- "Old One Eye is Black".
I almost choked on my spinach... :D

Chris - how about a little bring your partner doubles at GB, rather than random draw?

Crystal City, TX begs to differ. :D

http://www.texasescapes.com/SouthTexasTowns/Crystal-City-Texas.htm



Alma cans the Popeye's label Spinach.

Pop Eye (http://www.wizardmagic.com/images/popeye1.jpg) /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif



Jeff, why did I have to click on that pic :p

Chris - how about a little bring your partner doubles at GB, rather than random draw?



Never a really good idea for small events when we don't know numbers. By the way you and Krell spend enough time together. :D

Either way I am flexible and will play it by ear a little at each stop. I am setup for all outcomes.

Pizza I will post a photo of my Pop Eye if you want. :eek:

I don't play doubles with Krell ...Todd and I are partners..just figured that would guarentee 2 people that are playing versus matching up those that may play

Just confirmed a new location for Norman, OK. Instead of playing at Griffen Park we will head over to Mitch Mac's private course and have the event. Thanks Mitch for the hospitality.

The date for the Mitch Mac Norman event is Friday, January 27th with a 6:30pm tee off.

Thanks
Chris

That would be fun considering it is lighted up

Let me get this straight!?!?! Not only does he have a personal course, its lighted too?!?!?

:p

Yes, MitchMac has 9 sauser top baskets that he told me that there were only 36 ever made. (old DGA basket) There is a set of 9 in Fin n Feather Lodge in OK and I know that Dirk Snow has one of the ones from a course that upgraded in Iowa.

I played with Mitch Mac last weekend and he was talking about his weekly mini's he runs to raize money for his tournament July 4th weekend. (he hopes to make it a PDGA event this year) I for one hope to attend.

those saucer baskets are cool. i'd like to see them used more often. :D

Let me get this straight!?!?! Not only does he have a personal course, its lighted too?!?!?

:p



Mitch does have his own course, but last time I played out there it wasn't lit...not sure if he has added to it or not but there are some fun shots out there for sure.

How often do you get to hyzer over your hosts house? :)

Mitch has a little 9 hole course with two tee placements for each hole set up for night golf. The baskets have lights but the course itself is dark. We've been playing twice a week for the past month out there. It's lots of fun.

Yes Adam the course is lite up. Can't wait to play Mitch's course especially at night.

As for all my other night or glow events I have lots of special LED lights to light the baskets so no worries. Well maybe not the Shreveport course. :D

A question for Kyle or anyone that has been there before. Will my disc golf trailer get in and out of his place?

Thanks
Chris

Chris, I don't believe you will have a problem.

Chris, it might be a little tricky to bring it down his driveway. You will probably want to park on the road in front of the house. (48th street)

Thanks Barb and Kyle. I will be there early that afternoon so will have plenty of time to deal with it.

I hope to play Griffen and Lions that day.

Counting down the days :)

Chris - how about a little bring your partner doubles at GB, rather than random draw?



That would be really nice, since its mean to have someone pay then draw me :D.

Got the permit from the city Friday...Abilene is set to go!!!

Looking forward to having Chris in Abilene!! The locals are hyping the event....we hope to have a great turnout. And, I get the pleasure of hosting Chris for the evening :D What kind of beer you like Chris? I will have a few cold ones of your choice on hand at home. :D

Chris, there is not a flyer at the Lake, LL Woods, or Denton for the tourney. If you wanna send me one I will get it up at the local courses.

Mitch has a little 9 hole course with two tee placements for each hole set up for night golf. The baskets have lights but the course itself is dark. We've been playing twice a week for the past month out there. It's lots of fun.



You have to watch out, there are extension cords EVERYWHERE! Don't trip!. It's mega fun, but you have to shoot a -17 to win!!!!

I will post some more info and news later today. Late last night I got to my starting point on the "Tour de Disc Golf". I have spent the last few days getting everything ready and not been online. Hopefully tonight I will answer some emails and post some info.

For now it's back to getting the Thunder ready...back later.

2 days and counting... :cool:

Temple will be ready for march 2nd. We will have the boxes poured for the first 9 holes but the last 9 baskets and boxes will probably not be in place at that time. We plan on having 9 temp baskets in place to make a full 18. Good chance softball will be going on so we should have additional light on most of the front 9 holes. Lots of parking, a pavillion, and electricity will be available.

On the road to event #1 in Lewisville first thing in the morning. The Thunder is fully loaded and looks great.

As the tour progresses from day to day click on the link in my signature to read stories and see pictures from the road.

Day 1...12 hours away and counting :cool:

BOOOH YAHHHHH

can't wait to hit the Lake Course up and be able to invite Mr Himing into Casa De Murphy ( stolen from the Twisted One) for 2 days...

DFW...hit the lake Saturday....

we might actually see rain on Sunday :(

Hoping sunday at GB will be huge also...

Rain or SHINE!!! :D( going to need that patentened rain dance Chris)

The day has finally come. The Innova Tour de Disc Golf is under way. I am hitting the road in a few minutes on a 45 day journey across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. In that time I will run over 40 events at around 35 courses. Who even knows how many miles will be traveled? How many times will I eat at Outback, how many vegemite sandwiches will be eaten? From the big cities to the� well let�s just say smaller towns, the Thunder is coming.

The Disc Golf Thunder is fully loaded with all the latest discs and merchandise including 5 different INNcolor designs on the new Star Wraiths. I also have INNcolor mini discs and both long and short sleeve t-shirts with the tour logo. Add to this all the Play Disc Golf - Fight Cancer and Texas 7 merchandise and there is something for everyone.

Don�t forget the 24 Innova Traveler Targets will be given away during the tour.

Keep an eye on all the news, updates and photo�s from the tour at my new website and news blog. Click on this link and follow the tour. Also check out the schedule and find the location closest to you.

Tour Blog, News and Pics (http://www.discgolfpromotions.com/b2evo/blogs/index.php?blog=2&cat=1)

Or you can simply go to www.discgolfpromotions.com (http://www.discgolfpromotions.com) and follow the links.

The tour will finish up in Waco for the first event on the 2006 Texas 7 Charity Tour on March 4th. Signup for Waco early as you all know the turnouts in Waco are huge.

To conclude here is a favorite quote of mine��It�s not the destination that matters, it�s the journey.�

Let the road trip begin.
Chris


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I just read through the whole thread, and was unable to find out one key piece of information... what time are the players meetings? :eek: :D

G'day from Lewisville. Mid 70's and breezy. The very full Thunder cruised well. Even got to play a round at the Lake.

Ryan is it the Lewisville Open you want the players meeting time for? It is 9am I think. If you mean all the "Tour de DG" events then 15 minutes before the scheduled times. See you at 9am tomorrow.

Back later tonight once I get to Casa de Murphy.

Chris

The Lewisville Open thread says 9:30, sign up before 9, but on this thread it says sign-up by 8:30. Anyhow, what is the price for the minis at Greenbelt?

Chris just pulled in and will be up and running on the net soon and get back with you all

See you guys tomorrow Morning

Yeah Chris, it's the Lewisville event tomorrow that I'm wondering about... 9:00am works just fine. No doubt I'll be there earlier, but I just wanted to make sure I wasn't showing up just as the 1st round was starting (like the Lewisville stop last year )

See y'all in the morning.

Hey can anyone tell me if there is a players package and if you still get one if you sign up in the morning? Thanks in advance!

There is no players pack for the Lewisville Open in the morning. Entry fees are reduced with 100% payout.

For the "Tour de Disc Golf" events there is a Innova mini, sticker and magnet to all Am's. Not bad for a $10 entry.

See everyone in the morning.

Thanks
Chris

Still at work right now, but I will see you to sign up at 8:29am in the morning :D

Got signed up at 8:21 this morning. It was pretty cold but warmed up real nice pretty fast.

Unfortunatly, my game was pretty cold all day.

I can at least day I got Birds on 7,11,16 in the first round and 3,11,14,15,16 in the second round. (notice that I got the bird on #11 2 rounds in a row with a Star Wraith)

I only shot 8 Birds today and shot even steven. Oh well, maybe I will shoot better tomorrow or next week.

What a great day...80 total players.

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Great event,Chris. 80 players and I was done and on the couch at 4:15.
I am so glad there are no scores to be seen as that was my worst tourney in years if not ever.

Chris will still be running events at Greenbelt today in Carrollton at 10am and doubles following.

Just a little drizzle on this side of town for the last few hours.

Sorry I missed all you guys and girls yesterday but I am still down sick with something and much rather would have been there, than sleeping and watching terrible TV all day long.

Congrats to bagger Nate and PT :D

Dan McGough...we have your Firebird and will bring it to Cedar Hill next weekend if you play the whole event :p

The Tour Keeps on Rolling!

" I am so glad there are no scores to be seen as that was my worst tourney in years if not ever."

ditto casey...i found new, creative, profound, unprecedented ways to suck. starting off the 2nd round with a circle 6 is really a good way to build your confidence, let me tell ya! :)

it was fun, though...thanks to james, paul, clay, jeremy, and shane for the laid back, fun rounds.

scores?? sounds like a lot of fun!! congrats to M. Hazle for the ace!!

I didn't see any glowing discs. ;-) Was it cancelled?

Had 8 people for the 10am round. Constant rain the rest of the day. I left the park and headed west after 3:15pm when only one person showed for the 3pm doubles.

More info later on the Tour Blog.

Thanks
Chris

In 7 hours I will be on the road again to Abilene. Looking forward to getting out of DFW traffic.

I will post on the Tour Blog tomorrow. May stay up late tonight to watch the Aussie girl play Martina Hingis in Melbourne.

See you West Texas folks at lunch.

Chris :cool:

Irish Match play is frustrating yet fun. When else do you NOT try to park a hole.

Good luck with the rest of the tour Chris, I am sorry the Carrollton leg had the worst weather possible for Disc golf. 40F with wind and rain.

Thanks for the cool plastic and a well run tourney Chris. See ya back in Dallas soon!! Tell all my friends in Lubbock Hello and they better be glad I am not playing!! :D

Any results from Lewisville? We had a babysitter lined up from the afternoon to the late, late evening. Would have liked to have played. How cold was it with the north wind coming across the lake? Even typing it makes me shiver.....Brrrrrrr.

It was a beautiful day. started out chilly but finished up at 55 and sunny with 10 mph winds.

Had a fun day in Abilene. Check out the link on my signature for the news and photos.

Off to Lubbock in the morning.

Chris

What a fun event!!! Thanks SOO much to Chris for coming to Abilene!! Our local crowd got to see what a real disc golf event was like (even if it was on a smaller scale :)) The turnout wasnt as good as I had hoped, but I think he did pretty good with merchandise sales...so, its all good. And, he got to show off in front of a couple of cute girls all night ;)

Good luck for the rest of the tour, and come back any time!! :D

No worries Jerry, I had a great time in Abilene. Those 2 girls will forever tell the story of the Aussie that came to town :D

More later in the morning. Another long day on the road. Am in Lubbock right now but who knows where I will wake up.

Thanks again Abilene.

The Windriders turned out, in force, for the L-town stop of the Tour de Disc Golf. I'll let Chris toot his own horn, but we were very excited to host this event. Thanks for including us, sir. And thanks to all of the L-town golfers that came and participated. Great Company, Great Weather, and Great Golf.....

Thanks Bobby. I had a great time in L-town. That steak tonight was awesome, thanks.

Check out my tour blog on my signature link.

On the road in the morning to Shamrock, TX. It is half way between Amarillo and OKC. Now that is in the middle of nowhere. Maybe I can find some locals to play some Irish Match Play.

6 days down 39 to go...

Check out my day today which included buried Cadillacs, horse hooters, huge steaks, 40 mph winds, and little green people.

Click on my signature link.

On the road to Norman, OK in the moring.

I have to make the Livingston to Lubbock drive at least two times a year for FFA and yes it is BORING. Hey anyone up for a round when I am up for the state convention? :D

hey, what's happening chris.
are you playing a event in norman this year???
i got family up there, i could find some reason to come up ..
dish info chris

Hey MetalMike it was last night at Mitch Macs... It was FUN. Dolese today... TWISTED ACRES 2morrow :D

There is a couple of us thinking of coming up from Duncan Sunday to play Twisted Acres. Is 2:00 the Tee time or Registration? We are going to be pushing 1:45 to get there. And what is the all-inclusive cost to play? This is the course on the par-3 golf course right on 1-44 right?

is it 10 bucks plus green fees? or does the 10 cover everything. i just might try and head down tomorrow. :cool:

Twisted Acres at 2pm tomorrow. Please try to sign up before then so we can start as close to 2 as possible. If you are running late call myself or Joe. It is right off IH-44. Call if you need help.

$10 entry plus $5 greens fee. We will be playing 18 holes. The original 9 and the 9 we designed for the Twisted Flyer Open.

It will be a great day, on a great course.

More news about today at Dolese later. 68 total people. Time to go to Outback. :cool:

I just updated my tour blog. I have some cool pic of Mitch Mac's course but have then on my laptop I can't get online with.

Click on the link in my signature to read all about Mitch Mac's and the Dolese event.

See everyone at Twisted Acres tomorrow.

Chris :cool:

Great time at Twisted Acres Chris (even though my score won't reflect that :o). Hope your ankle gets to feeling better.

Great job on the course design Joe, it flowed and played very well and it was loads of fun.

Keep it safe on the rest of your road trip.

A fun weekend of disc golf in Oklahoma. Lots of people and lots of fun and for a few lots of lost discs. :D

Click on my signature for the latest stories. Hope to have some photos up soon.

Off to Stillwater tomorrow, then Ponca, then Tulsa...

Thanks for bringing this great event to Oklahoma, Chris. Look forward to seeing you next time I'm able to make it out

The Innova Tour de Disc Golf moves north tomorrow (Tuesday night) to Stillwater. This will be a glow event at Boomer Lake. We hope to tee at 6:30pm so please get there by 6pm. All the baskets will be lite up and I will have lots of disc lights available.

From there I head to Ponca City on Wednesday night.

Sounds like a blast there Chris.

Say HI to Ron Convers there in Ponca City from the TX Clan if you see him. :cool:

The Mayor of Alma is anxiously awaiting your Monday arrival!
I spoke with the folks at the Alma Journal and they are going to run something in the Wednesday, or Saturday, paper.
Yup, a twice weekly newspaper. :)
Do you even know how to "Call the Hogs"?
Have you ever worn a Hog Hat?
:D

Can't wait Jeff. Are those Hogs anything like Tassie Devils? :D

Jeff is there anyone there that is willing to show me the Horseshoe Canyon course on Tuesday? I have heard great things about it and would love to play it.

Arkansas is coming soon...

Arrived in Stillwater. Landed at the course and met the red haired one. Headed over to the guys house and watched as they loaded up the grill with huge steaks before we go out to play. Now that is service.

War Memorial Park 6:30pm BE THERE!!! its going to be perfect weather for glow.

I have arrived in Ponca City and am looking forward to playing tonight.

Look for a update to the blog late tonight that will include Stillwater and Ponca City.

Thanks
Chris

bad turnout, GREAT weather. :Dthanks again for coming chris.

Chris/Paul -9
Donald/Joe -8
Brad/Josh -???

I have updated the tour blog with stories from Stillwater, Oteo Indian Tribe and Ponca City. I also have posted some more photo's from Mitch Macs, a Twisted flasher, Otoe course and Ponca course.

Click on my signature below to read the blog.

Off to Tulsa for 4 events in 3 days...

Thanks
Chris

I was without internet connection all weekend but had a fun weekend in Tulsa. Not the biggest turnouts but I had fun playing McClure and Hunter. Hunter is now on my list as must play courses.

I am currently in Muskogee, Oklahoma about to find the new course here then head across the border to Alma, Arkansas.

The blog is updated. I will post some photos in a day or two.

Arkansas here I come :cool:

Chris,you said you've never seen snow?Well you mite finally be able to do that in Arkansas today.

I have seen snow but not for a long time. I have played an event in the far north of Sweden so have had my snow golf experiences.

However I would love to see it on Tuesday in Jasper.

As long as the roads are good? Packing up now to hit the road. Warm cloths on. :)

I was without internet connection all weekend but had a fun weekend in Tulsa. Not the biggest turnouts but I had fun playing McClure and Hunter. Hunter is now on my list as must play courses.

I am currently in Muskogee, Oklahoma about to find the new course here then head across the border to Alma, Arkansas.

The blog is updated. I will post some photos in a day or two.

Arkansas here I come :cool:



Muskogee course is cool, it's on the west side of town. Wish I'd known you were going to be there today, I would have called my inlaws (5 minutes from the course) and they would have had you over for lunch

Hey, just a reminder. The Tour De Disc Golf is heading to Tyler's own Lindsey Park this Satruday, February 11th. Get this one on your schedule and come join us. For those of you that are interested a BRAND NEW COURSE has come to Tyler. UT Tyler, with assistance from the Rose City Disc Club, has installed the first of 9 new baskets on the UT campus. If you are interested in coming to the Tour De Disc Golf, get here early and meet us for a quick mini on the UT campus. This will give you a chance to play a virgin course. Admittedly, it is a pretty easy course, but this just means a course record needs to be set! With two tees per basket you can get a full 18 holes in. After a warm up round, head to Lindsey Park for the 2:00 Tour De Disc Golf mini!

.....and if that is not enough, the Shawshank course in Huntsville, has been opened up on Sunday for a mini in the morning with doubles in the afternoon. Hope to see everyone in east Tecas this weekend for a little Tour De Disc Golf!!

For those of you coming to the Tour de Disc Golf stop in Tyler, get here early so that you can play on the new 9 hole course at UT Tyler. See everyone on Saturday!

G'day from Horseshoe Canyon in Arkansas. I am writing this from the most amazing disc golf location I could imagine. The lodge is awesome.

We just completed 18 incredible holes of picture perfect disc golf. The weather was perfect!

Pictures are unlikely to do it justice but I will have them online soon.

For those that know the course I threw my drive on top of the huge rock on Hole 12. What a view.

Thanks Heath and Kelly for an incredible disc golf experience. I will be back. For those of you that haven't been here do yourself a favor and come to this mecca.

Yours in Flight,
Chris :cool:

We knew that you would love it. Horseshoe Canyon is beautiful. And like the rest of us that have been there, been there once you will go back.

G'day from Horseshoe Canyon in Arkansas. I am writing this from the most amazing disc golf location I could imagine. The lodge is awesome.

We just completed 18 incredible holes of picture perfect disc golf. The weather was perfect!

Pictures are unlikely to do it justice but I will have them online soon.

For those that know the course I threw my drive on top of the huge rock on Hole 12. What a view.

Thanks Heath and Kelly for an incredible disc golf experience. I will be back. For those of you that haven't been here do yourself a favor and come to this mecca.

Yours in Flight,
Chris :cool:



High praise, and well deserved. :)

It's amazing what some people will do just to get to play Horseshoe Canyon...

Chris' entire motivation behind setting up the Tour de Disc Golf was so he could have an excues to play Horseshoe Canyon. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I have a feeling the Tour de Disc Golf will be making it back to Arkansas next year... :D

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A friend of mine had just spoke of that course , sounds like I need to put that one on my schedule for the future. I am wondering what will be the format for tyler?

What town is horseshoe canyon in ? I may take my mom to see her relatives in Illinois if the Dr. allows her to , we could stop by half way and take a break from driving

What town is horseshoe canyon in ? I may take my mom to see her relatives in Illinois if the Dr. allows her to , we could stop by half way and take a break from driving

Eight miles west of Jasper, Arkansas.
It is the definition of the middle of nowhere- but, once you get there you realize that you are somewhere. :D

Tyler will be a singles mini at 2:00 at Lindsey Park.

Can I see a show of hands of people that might be interested in playing the new 9 hole course at UT Tyler before the 2:00 mini. If there are people interested, I need to set a time and format. Just let me know. Thanks.



A friend of mine had just spoke of that course , sounds like I need to put that one on my schedule for the future. I am wondering what will be the format for tyler?

G'day from Shreveport. After a great time in Arkansas I am glad to be on flat ground. Played the mini at Clyde Fant tonight with 30 people and had a great time. The lights that allow the course to be played 24 hours a day are awesome.

I have limited computer time here so haven't updated the blog but plan to over the weekend, if not tomorrow. Just wait until everyone sees the photos of Horseshoe Canyon.

Here is the details on the events this weekend...

Saturday in Tyler. I hope to have a good turnout and a fun time on these 2 great courses. Don't forget we will play Lindsay Park at 2pm but also the UT course at noon.

Sunday is in Huntsville. I have looked forward to playing this course for a long time. I have heard a group is going to be coming down from Tyler and a group or more from Houston so it should be a good day. 11am Doubles and then 3pm Singles in Huntsville.

See everyone again soon. On the road again tomorrow.

Thanks
Chris

Where are directions to DuFranes?

Hi Sue. Sorry I don't know myself. Hopefully someone will post today for me. I will call Steve and find out then call someone to post it as soon as possible. I am about to hit the road again out of Shreveport.

Steve told me his mum is cooking some food as well for people that play. I have all the cool new discs and from what I heard it is a great course. If we get enough people I will even give away a basket.

See you soon,
Chris

I knew how to get there, but not the road numbers, just talked to Steve and here's info.

Directions to Shawshank

I-45 North, take the New Waverly exit, FM 1375

Go right down to Hwy 75. Turn left onto 75

At FM 2296 turn right, then at FM 2929 turn right, go over the RR tracks, down three miles, and Shawshank on the right.

Steve's Mom is going to have biscuits and gravy for those who arrive early. She's an awesome cook, come and enjoy the grub.

Hey Chris,

How did you like Ford Park ?

I never got to see Ford Park. It was pouring rain all day in Shreveport. I headed west to Tyler. I heard all good things about Ford Park however and look forward to returning.

Everything is ready for the event in Huntsville tomorrow. I am in Tyler right now and will be heading there early in the morning. Was planning to leave tonight but the wind this afternoon was dangerous to say the least.

Directions to Steve Dufrane's course in Huntsville:

Directions to Shawshank

I-45 in Huntsville, take the New Waverly exit, FM 1375
Go right down to Hwy 75. Turn left onto 75
At FM 2296 turn right, then at FM 2929 turn right, go over the RR tracks, down three miles, and Shawshank on the right.

Steve's contact numbers:
Home 936-295-1722
Cell 281-682-9446

See everyone soon.

Chris :cool:

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I just finished updating my tour blog from my trip through Arkansas and Louisiana. Click on my signature to read all about...

- 45 miles Uphill
- Disc Golf Mountain Mecca
- A 13 year old challenge
- Night golf in the light of day
- Wind tunnel testing in Tyler



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Well Chris is ot the door and the Tyler crew is right behind him. Hope to catch you guys in Huntsville

This 13 year old kid also named Chris had some good skill, he just needed to keep his head after a bad shot. I won't devulge the final score but let me just say it was a win to me by more than my average win against Atwood. Maybe Chris Jnr vs. Atwood can be arranged?



Your not safe anywhere Mark :D


That sounded like a fun round

Houston night golfers unite!

The Brooks Brothers will have a huge crew for doubles.

Chris - I hope you brought enough glow sticks...

Now we may not have much topography in Galveston, but we will show our guest a slice of what makes Galveston, Texas a go to spot on the map. Two words: Mardi Gras....

Safe travels to you Chris - see you soon.

I am now in College Station and ready to check out the Research Park Course before this afternoons 3:30pm event.

Click my signature below to read the latest stories from Tyler and Huntsville.

Here is a sample pic of Tony Bender putting on "Alcatraz".

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CORRECTION: That is one good looking 6. :)

You said it Tony not me. :D

Here are a few statistics from the Innova Tour de Disc Golf so far. Lots of fun and friends along the way. Is the tour coming to your town? If so see you soon.

Days on the road: 26
Events held: 24
Courses I have played: 23
Miles traveled: 2634
Gas costs: too much

Days to go: 19
Events to go: 16
Miles to drive: don't want to know

Below is the schedule that remains. Keep an eye of the PDGA Discussion Page and my Tour Blog to see any changes. I have many very cool photos of the tour online as well.

February
15th Houston, MacGregor Glow Singles 6:30pm
16th Hitchcock, Jack Brooks Random Draw Glow Doubles 6:30pm
20th Harlingen, Glow Singles 6pm
21st Edinburg, Glow Singles 6pm
23rd Ingleside, Live Oak Random Draw Doubles 6pm
25th Beeville, Singles 9am
25th Corpus Christi West Guth Singles 3pm
25th Corpus Christi West Guth Random Draw Glow Doubles 6:30pm
26th Live Oak, City Park Random Draw Doubles 2pm
26th Live Oak, City Park Glow Singles 6:30pm
27th San Marcos, Texas State Glow Singles 6:30pm
March
1st Austin, Zilker Singles Glow 6:30pm
2nd Temple, Lions Park Random Draw Glow Doubles 6:30pm
3rd Waco, Cameron East Flex Start Pick Partner Doubles 1pm - 4pm
4th Waco, Cameron East Texas 7 Charity Tour 8:30am - 5pm
5th Waco, Cameron West Random Draw Doubles 10am

See everyone at 6pm or so at MacGregor in Houston. I am leaving College Station now all decked out in my new Aggie wear. :eek:

I have plenty of glow lights, glow sticks etc so don't panic. I will also have the baskets lit with LED lights which are battery operated.

On the raod again...

Had a fun time at MacGregor then drove to the coast to stay with Jake on Galveston Island. It almost feels, smells and sounds like home here. We are only 2 streets from the ocean. I love that sound and smell.

Spending the day sightseeing around the island tomorrow before running the Hitchcock event.

Then its off to Victoria for a weekend of playing.

The Aussie and the rolling Thunder put up sail and headed west early this morning.

Thanks again Chris for bringing the tour to our little country course.

Pro/Am random draw doubles was a cool format, pairing up the most experienced with the least experienced. Several first timers had a great initial exposer to mini/competitive play. And the old schoolers appeared to have fun working with thier less experienced counteerparts (in the dark)... What a Blast! I encourage everyone to participate in this momentus event.

Good luck on the remaining portion of the tour Chris. The Island welcome mat is always out. Come back anytime.

Chris, thanks for swinging through Houston. Tony squared up with me on that little spot you guys gave me. :D Thanks, Tony, honorable gesture. See ya'll Saturday for Deuce or Die.

After a cold and wet weekend playing in Victoria I am headed south to the Texas Valley in a few minutes. Note I was playing this weekend and not working. Now that I am working tonight the forecast is fine and sunny. They are forecasting 80's tomorrow.

Please check my remaining schedule for the rest of the tour below.

Sounds like big turnouts in Ingleside on Thursday night then Beeville and Corpus on Sunday. Live Oak next Sunday will be fun in the afternoon then a blast at night.

I will likely not have computer access in the valley so if anyone needs anything please just call and leave a message. I will be back in the Corpus area on Thursday.

Thanks
Chris

20th Harlingen, Glow Singles 6pm
21st Edinburg, Glow Singles 6pm
23rd Ingleside, Live Oak Random Draw Doubles 6pm
25th Beeville, Singles 9am
25th Corpus Christi West Guth Singles 3pm
25th Corpus Christi West Guth Random Draw Glow Doubles 6:30pm
26th Live Oak, City Park Random Draw Doubles 2pm
26th Live Oak, City Park Glow Singles 6:30pm
27th San Marcos, Texas State Glow Singles 6:30pm
March
1st Austin, Zilker Singles Glow 6:30pm
2nd Temple, Lions Park Random Draw Glow Doubles 6:30pm
3rd Waco, Cameron East Flex Start Pick Partner Doubles 1pm - 4pm
4th Waco, Cameron East Texas 7 Charity Tour 8:30am - 5pm
5th Waco, Cameron West Random Draw Doubles 10am

A great day of golf yesterday in Harlingen. We played 2 rounds, 1 daylight and wind and the other in the dark with no wind. By the way it was 80 degrees and beautiful. :D

Off to Ingleside, Corpus and Live Oak tomorrow for a busy few days.

Thanks
Chris

My weather bubble is working great. Both Saturday and Sunday look great where I will be. Where I won't be looks like rain :D Follow the Tour de Disc Golf and follow the sun and fun.

I am waiting for UPS to deliver all my custom Star discs. The Tour de Disc Golf logo will be on all these models:

Star Valkyrie
Star Aviar
Star Wraith
Star Teebird
Star Starfire L
plus a few other surpirses.

I only have a small number of Star Wraith INNcolor discs left so make sure you get yours soon. They all look great.

Don't forget all the new Innova Traveler Targets I am giving away just for playing.

25th Beeville, Singles 9am
25th Corpus Christi West Guth Singles 3pm
25th Corpus Christi West Guth Random Draw Glow Doubles 6:30pm
26th Live Oak, City Park Random Draw Doubles 2pm
26th Live Oak, City Park Glow Singles 6:30pm

Thanks
Chris :cool:

3400 plus miles and counting!

Had a great time Chris! See you on the lynxx. Had fun!

The pics of HorseShoe Canyon on your website makes me wonder why i haven't visited it yet? Amazing!!!!

Mr Dufrane's land looks nice too.

Thanks for the pics.

Just to let everyone know Temple's Lions Park is ready to host the "Tour De Disc Golf" on Thursday night. It's a 9 hole course but we will have temp baskets set up to make it 18.

Just down the road from Waco and up the road a little from Austin.
Hope to see a few out of towners there.

Temple Lions Park
From I-35 take exit 297, (Midway Drive) in Temple.
Go east on Midway Drive and follow to first right on Shallow Ford Road.
Right on Shallow Ford road and follow 2.2 miles to Park entrance on right.
(Do not turn right until park entrance)
After entering park take first left and follow to parking lots near pool and pavilion.
Hole 1 across street from pavilion.
:cool:

Thanks Joey. I will be in town around 1-2pm. The Thunder is all tuned up and very full of stock. All my new discs look great.

Who wants to win an Innova Basket? :D