Are any of you 61niner's planning on coming to the BSF? If so, drop me a line at the email in my profile, and we may be able to direct you towards places to crash.

As an added benefit, you can meet the woman who was patient enough to agree to be my wife. :D

As an added benefit, you can meet the woman who was patient enough to agree to be my wife. :D


Is her name "Jobette"? :)

Hey, what about the 760 and the 858? Do you really have to live South of I-8 to get a personal invite???

I am planning on going, need someone to help with the travel expenses. (hint hint)

Hey, what about the 760 and the 858? Do you really have to live South of I-8 to get a personal invite???



See the Tournament thread for your personal invite. :D:D

Hey, what about the 760 and the 858? Do you really have to live South of I-8 to get a personal invite???



See the Tournament thread for your personal invite. :D:D


:D

What's it cost to fly there ?

What's it cost to fly there ?


It's usually around $180

That could be do-able.

Erik is no joke, he has the skinny on all the cool houses to crash at!

His wife is super cool as well, after all she did agree to marry a disc golfer who idiolizes pink rattlers

Airfare for Alaska Airlines is $238.60 and a rental through National Car rental I found for $102.32. Of course you may find it cheaper.

Richard

Nation,

I will know within the next week if I am able to take the time off and go to Oregon. My prefence is to fly and get a rental car since it would save 24 hours of travel time. Lets talk about it and see what we can work out, to make flying possible. Mystoshapes may step to the plate (hint, hint)

Richard

Nation,

I will know within the next week if I am able to take the time off and go to Oregon. My prefence is to fly and get a rental car since it would save 24 hours of travel time. Lets talk about it and see what we can work out, to make flying possible. Mystoshapes may step to the plate (hint, hint)

Richard


you have a PM

Nation,

I will know within the next week if I am able to take the time off and go to Oregon. My prefence is to fly and get a rental car since it would save 24 hours of travel time. Lets talk about it and see what we can work out, to make flying possible. Mystoshapes may step to the plate (hint, hint)

Richard



What ? Even partial Sponsorship is awesome !!!! :D

The course in Oregon looks HUGE! Looks like course management will play a huge role.

Course management is a very good idea when playing Milo McIver. It is a course that requires picking your landing area and thinking through the sequence of shots to get you to the green. It's different than many of the courses out here, and I think it's the differences that make it fun!

Looks like to from the 619 so far! You should get the entry fees soon!

Richard

You should see the online entries for Richard and Ryan show up soon. I just finished processing them online.

I look forward to a great tournament!

Thats two from the 619! who else is rolling or flying to oregon?

Richard "Franchise" Hockaday
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Great! We'll see you in May!

How much rain do you get in May ?

Not too much. I'd bet you could find that in some almanac online somewhere. How about this? We get... a little. Enough to where I won't guarantee none. We have very little rain that time of year. How's that for hedging? :D

Hey Eric , Any good places to eat up there ? Resonable priced.

Oh , I hear you guy's have some of the Best Micro Brew's !!!!

Any recommendations ?

Hey Eric , Any good places to eat up there ? Resonable priced.

Oh , I hear you guy's have some of the Best Micro Brew's !!!!

Any recommendations ?



I've always been a ramen noodles and diet pepsi kind of guy, so my experience is limited. However, I am told that the Pearl Distric in Downtown Portland is jam packed with many fine places to eat, and Portland and the surrounding areas as a whole have many fine microbreweries. What's that beer that I always see people drinking around here? Ummm.... Full Sail! That's it! They support DG in this area, too, so that's good.

I think you'll probably be too tired after playing Milo McIver to do much more than eat Popeye's chicken and drink PBR, though. :D

Hey Eric , Any good places to eat up there ? Resonable priced.

Oh , I hear you guy's have some of the Best Micro Brew's !!!!

Any recommendations ?



I've always been a ramen noodles and diet pepsi kind of guy, so my experience is limited. However, I am told that the Pearl Distric in Downtown Portland is jam packed with many fine places to eat, and Portland and the surrounding areas as a whole have many fine microbreweries. What's that beer that I always see people drinking around here? Ummm.... Full Sail! That's it! They support DG in this area, too, so that's good.

I think you'll probably be too tired after playing Milo McIver to do much more than eat Popeye's chicken and drink PBR, though. :D



:D A good micro brew and solid food makes my stomach happy !!!! Is Full Sail a sponsor for your tournament ?
I like their beer !!!!

Is Milo McIver a very long course or more technical ?

Hey Eric , Any good places to eat up there ? Resonable priced.

Oh , I hear you guy's have some of the Best Micro Brew's !!!!

Any recommendations ?



I've always been a ramen noodles and diet pepsi kind of guy, so my experience is limited. However, I am told that the Pearl Distric in Downtown Portland is jam packed with many fine places to eat, and Portland and the surrounding areas as a whole have many fine microbreweries. What's that beer that I always see people drinking around here? Ummm.... Full Sail! That's it! They support DG in this area, too, so that's good.

I think you'll probably be too tired after playing Milo McIver to do much more than eat Popeye's chicken and drink PBR, though. :D



:D A good micro brew and solid food makes my stomach happy !!!! Is Full Sail a sponsor for your tournament ?
I like their beer !!!!

Is Milo McIver a very long course or more technical ?



Hey Donny,

Are you going to Portland? I don't see your name on the list yet, you better hurry and sign up!

Richard

Hey Eric , Any good places to eat up there ? Resonable priced.

Oh , I hear you guy's have some of the Best Micro Brew's !!!!

Any recommendations ?



I've always been a ramen noodles and diet pepsi kind of guy, so my experience is limited. However, I am told that the Pearl Distric in Downtown Portland is jam packed with many fine places to eat, and Portland and the surrounding areas as a whole have many fine microbreweries. What's that beer that I always see people drinking around here? Ummm.... Full Sail! That's it! They support DG in this area, too, so that's good.

I think you'll probably be too tired after playing Milo McIver to do much more than eat Popeye's chicken and drink PBR, though. :D




Is Milo McIver a very long course or more technical ?



Is it possible to be both? :D There are 36 holes both through the woods and meadows. Some are long, some are technical, many are both long and technical. Go to Beaverstatefling.com to look at the scores from last year for a taste. I think Barry Shultz shot something like -4 for the weekend with everything as a par 3.

Thanks !!!

Hey Eric , Any good places to eat up there ? Resonable priced.

Oh , I hear you guy's have some of the Best Micro Brew's !!!!

Any recommendations ?



I've always been a ramen noodles and diet pepsi kind of guy, so my experience is limited. However, I am told that the Pearl Distric in Downtown Portland is jam packed with many fine places to eat, and Portland and the surrounding areas as a whole have many fine microbreweries. What's that beer that I always see people drinking around here? Ummm.... Full Sail! That's it! They support DG in this area, too, so that's good.

I think you'll probably be too tired after playing Milo McIver to do much more than eat Popeye's chicken and drink PBR, though. :D

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:D A good micro brew and solid food makes my stomach happy !!!! Is Full Sail a sponsor for your tournament ?
I like their beer !!!!

Is Milo McIver a very long course or more technical ?

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Hey Donny,

Are you going to Portland? I don't see your name on the list yet, you better hurry and sign up!

Richard

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Hey Richard , I'm considering it.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Great! We'll see you in May!



I was curious if the AMS are able to play the doubles on Thursday or only the PROS?

Playing with a group, especially some locals would be a nice way to get familiar with the course and the lines!

Thanks,

Richard

Richard:

Everyone is able to play dubs. In years past, we've done A pool/B pool, where we put people in pools based on their ratings or divisions. That way, Ams get paired with Pros, and everyone has fun. Since I'm not running dubs this year, I'm not sure how it'll be done. I'll offer my advice, but it isn't up to me.

Either way, Ams will be able to play dubs.

On a side note, be sure not to throw your arm out before the tournament. The course is long and requires some big throws. It's easy to use up all of your gas before the tourney begins.

I can't stress enough how different Milo is from many courses. It requires a different mindset because many/most of the holes cannot be reached in one. Players need to know how to pick their landing zones and shape their shots to get to the baskets. It can be easy to get frustrated if you're expecting to drive every pin. Playing this course requires a cool head, smart shot selection, and stamina.

If you're coming up on Thursday, I'd say walk the course and don't throw. Save the throwing for dubs, then take Friday off to watch the Open players play. Maybe carry a bag for someone and watch their lines.

New course maps for the East and West 18's are up at the online home of the 2006 Beaver State Fling. (http://www.beaverstatefling.com/) If you mouse over the holes, you get a popup picture of the view from on the ground. A lot of work was put into this, and I think it shows.
Check it out, it's neat. Go to the left sidebar and click "Courses." Then select Milo McIver. Then check out the East or West 18 (I don't think the 27 has the ground views).

See you all in May!

Some notable folks that are currently registered:
MPO:
Barry Shultz, David Feldberg, Shawn Sinclair, some handsome fellah named Erik Wilson.

FPO:
Juliana Kover, Lesli Demark, Carrie Berlogar, Valarie Jenkins.

The rumor is that Ken Climo may make the trip. It'll be neat to have JK here, I believe this is her first Beaver State Fling. Fun, fun, fun!

Registration information and a list of registered players for all divisions can be found here. (http://www.beaverstatefling.com)

Interestingly, there is a guy named Rhett registered in Adv, but it's not the guy named after the beer. Imagine my dissapointment.

Interestingly, there is a guy named Rhett registered in Adv, but it's not the guy named after the beer. Imagine my dissapointment.


I think having two "Rhett's" in one tourney would cause a rift in the tims-space continuum, or something. :)

One of these year's I'll make it, but that's a long ways to go for two rounds of golf.

Oh , I hear you guy's have some of the Best Micro Brew's !!!!





Donny you live in the town of the Best Micro Brew, No More Karl for you! Right in front of my face asking about other beer!!!!!

Interestingly, there is a guy named Rhett registered in Adv, but it's not the guy named after the beer. Imagine my dissapointment.


I think having two "Rhett's" in one tourney would cause a rift in the tims-space continuum, or something. :)

One of these year's I'll make it, but that's a long ways to go for two rounds of golf.



(sobbing) Well... ok. I.. uh... I guess I understand. (whimper)

Oh , I hear you guy's have some of the Best Micro Brew's !!!!





Donny you live in the town of the Best Micro Brew, No More Karl for you! Right in front of my face asking about other beer!!!!!



I did say " some of the Best Micro Brew's ".

Is Karl Strauss ( San Diego Brew ) available in Oregon ?

Have you tried Heineken Light on tap yet ?

When in San Diego , the BEST Micro brew is KARL STRAUSS !!!!!!!! :D

Hey Kevin , Nice Win at Morley Field today !!!!!!

Your First Pro Monthly Win in San Diego !!!!!

Congratulations !!!!!!!! :D



Didn't I already see this post on another thread?

I'm having a strange sensation of deja vu!


Yeah, me too with the deja vu.

Some notable folks that are currently registered:
MPO:
Barry Shultz, David Feldberg, Shawn Sinclair, some handsome fellah named Erik Wilson.

FPO:
Juliana Kover, Lesli Demark, Carrie Berlogar, Valarie Jenkins.

The rumor is that Ken Climo may make the trip. It'll be neat to have JK here, I believe this is her first Beaver State Fling. Fun, fun, fun!

Registration information and a list of registered players for all divisions can be found here. (http://www.beaverstatefling.com)

Interestingly, there is a guy named Rhett registered in Adv, but it's not the guy named after the beer. Imagine my dissapointment.



The Readings are coming! The Readings are coming! (also, World Champion, Nate Doss).

Interestingly, there is a guy named Rhett registered in Adv, but it's not the guy named after the beer. Imagine my dissapointment.


I think having two "Rhett's" in one tourney would cause a rift in the tims-space continuum, or something. :)

One of these year's I'll make it, but that's a long ways to go for two rounds of golf.



(sobbing) Well... ok. I.. uh... I guess I understand. (whimper)



Now that Rhett doesn't exist anymore, I feel this is an acceptable excuse for his not attending the Beaver State Fling. :D

Interestingly, there is a guy named Rhett registered in Adv, but it's not the guy named after the beer. Imagine my dissapointment.


I think having two "Rhett's" in one tourney would cause a rift in the tims-space continuum, or something. :)

One of these year's I'll make it, but that's a long ways to go for two rounds of golf.



(sobbing) Well... ok. I.. uh... I guess I understand. (whimper)



Now that Rhett doesn't exist anymore, I feel this is an acceptable excuse for his not attending the Beaver State Fling. :D



Wish I had commited to going sooner in the year. Sounds like a really fun NT tournament. San Diego will send a few players up.

I'm donating my time , helping out with the Spring Fling on Saturday the 20th.
It's my one tournament a year I totally volunteer my time instead of playing to help out.

Mike Phillips has informed us that there are approx. 7 spots left for the D pool, which will have the Advanced Ams in it. Check the official tourney thread for more info, or go here: odsa.com.

Registrations are still being taken at the Official website of the Beaver State Fling. (http://www.beaverstatefling.com/)

If you don't come, you don't get to see my new car. And that would be a shame.

If you don't come, you don't get to see my new car. And that would be a shame.


Can you take me for a spin in it?

If you don't come, you don't get to see my new car. And that would be a shame.


Can you take me for a spin in it?



Does a bear crap in the buckwheat? Oh course I'll take you for a ride in the new car.

(Just don't crap in it.)

Ask him to show you his mohawk hairdo. :D

Ken Climo is registed for the Fling. This is exciting for all of the tournament staff, so I thought I'd let both of you who read this thread know. :D

Two weeks to go and all the travel plans have been arranged! I am really looking forward to this trip and the tourny!!!!!

Come and see me for your free hug.

Looks like the BSF will have a new Open Player in the ranks. (Go look at the Vegas odds for Ryan Gwillim vs. Little Erik Wilson. He's favored 10-1.)

Hooray for no more Advanced playing!

Looks like the BSF will have a new Open Player in the ranks. (Go look at the Vegas odds for Ryan Gwillim vs. Little Erik Wilson. He's favored 10-1.)

Hooray for no more Advanced playing!


My goal is to be the best left handed disc golfer in Oregon when I move up there this winter. Playing the BSF will give me an idea of who I need to smash in order to gain that title!

Looks like the BSF will have a new Open Player in the ranks. (Go look at the Vegas odds for Ryan Gwillim vs. Little Erik Wilson. He's favored 10-1.)

Hooray for no more Advanced playing!


My goal is to be the best left handed disc golfer in Oregon when I move up there this winter. Playing the BSF will give me an idea of who I need to smash in order to gain that title!



I'll step out of the way.

Looks like the BSF will have a new Open Player in the ranks. (Go look at the Vegas odds for Ryan Gwillim vs. Little Erik Wilson. He's favored 10-1.)

Hooray for no more Advanced playing!


My goal is to be the best left handed disc golfer in Oregon when I move up there this winter. Playing the BSF will give me an idea of who I need to smash in order to gain that title!



I'll step out of the way.



He shaved his mow hawk though. Back to normal look. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Make sure to sidebet him. He could use the extra cash !!!! /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

The courses are in fantastic shape, thanks to the corps of volunteers from the Portland area. The brush is trimmed back, the fairways are in the process of being mowed, and the holes have temp tee signs for travelling players that come out early.

Each course is listed at par 60. It will be intersting to see what the scores are like with these adjusted pars. I'm thinking the super hot rounds in MPO will be something like 51 or 52.

Judging from the way Ken Climo crushed the field at the Masters, he'll probably shoot a 47. That guy? He's good.

If you're coming to town early to play the courses, there are temp signs marking the holes, "next hole this way" signs, maps and scorecards on both courses.

Both courses have multiple restrooms and water, so there's no excuse to get dehydrated in the awesome sunshine we've been having.

We're excited to be the next stop on the PDGA National Tour, and we're excited that so many people are coming to experience a gem of West coast disc golf!

See you next weekend!

Erik Wilson

Time to pack everything up and fly out tomorrow! I am looking forward to this event!

Have a great time Richard !!!!! Tell Ryan I hope he wins !!!!!!

See you on Thursday!

I'm sure this will be covered at some point, but just in case:

Keep an eye out on the courses for Blue, Red, and White stakes off to the sides of the fairways. Mike Phillips (Flash on this thread) put in stakes that approximate the distance to the basket.
Blue= 300 ft.
Red= 200 ft.
White= 100 ft.

This should give players a rough idea of how far away from the hole they are. This should give players with a passing knowledge of algebra and geometry a small advantage over the rest of us mouth-breathers.

It's a nice touch, and I think it lends an air of professionalism to the courses. All the stakes are out of the way and out of the landing zones, but are painted brightly enough to be seen and used by players.

It's classy, is what I'm trying to say.

Erik

Results so far ................

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5458&year=2006&includeRatings=1#Open

Does anyone know where I can find the photos for the BSF?

Thanks,

Richard

www.odsa.com (http://www.odsa.com), go to the forums.

Am's ....................
http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=5482#Advanced