G'day everyone. They finally arrived...the first ever Australian Disc Golf custom stamped discs. Only 125 total were made and only 35 are available for sale in the US. All the rest are on a Qantas jet headed Down Under along with some of the latest Twsited Flyer merch.

You can pick up your very own Australian Disc Golf stamp disc at bargain prices from the official Australian Disc Golf (ADG) US dealer...Twisted Flyer.

Go to www.twistedflyer.com (http://www.twistedflyer.com) now to order yours. Notice the very cool new website while you are there.

All proceeds from the sale of these discs go back to the ADG to promote disc golf in Australia. In the last 6 months alone we have 3 new courses in the process with one in Sydney being the site for the 2007 Australian Championships.

Thanks to Innova for thier support making these discs and for allowing us to use Innova Discatchers in Australia.

Models available:
Star Teebird
Pro Wraith
DX Kite
DX Aviar P/A

Check out the Pro Shop at www.twistedflyer.com (http://www.twistedflyer.com) If you live in Australia go to www.australiandiscgolf.com (http://www.australiandiscgolf.com)

Yours in Flight
Chris

Correction to available models:

Star TeeRex
Pro Wraith
DX Kite
DX Aviar P/A

Selling fast :D

Hey Mate - check out the "$30,000" hole at Lewisville from yesterday:

http://www.frootloops.net/blog/upload/lewisvillelakecourse/chains_for_3b.JPG

Wow! Now that is high. My weather bubble would not have let that happen. :D

Hope you enjoy the Aussie disc Adam. Make sure you throw it the right way up.

We are in the process of designing a special INNcolor disc for the 2007 Australian Disc Golf Championships at the end of October. More news on those later.

Thanks to everyone that has bought a disc so far. Go to www.twistedflyer.com (http://www.twistedflyer.com) to get yours.

Chris

G'day Everyone,

Australian Disc Golf are proud to announce the making of special "Australian Bag Tags". These tags are beautiful and would look great on any disc golf bag.

There are only 10 tags that will be sold to the international market so get yours quickly.

They are only $13 Australian (about $11 US) including postage. Payment can be made by credit card or PayPal.

Who's up for the world's longest commute challenge? :D Or simply a very cool collectors item.

Go to this page to get yours now.
Buy an Australian Bag Tag here! (http://www.australiandiscgolf.com/bagtags/)

http://www.australiandiscgolf.com/mambo/images/stories/adg/bag-tags-ok.gif

Yours in Flight,

Chris Himing
ADG President

Got mine, thanks Chris. :D

I'm in see ya on the course..Challenge is on ...Spin It..

We miss your tournaments Chris. I hope you are making as much of an impact on Aussie DG as you did for DG here in the states. You planning a trip back to Texas anytime soon?

Just ordered mine :D

G'day Everyone,

Here is a link and all the info on the upcoming 2007 Australian Disc Golf Championships in Sydney.

2007 ADGC info... (http://www.australiandiscgolf.com/adgc07/)

After the event if there are any discs left over we will let people know. Trust me they are very cool. The players packs are actually Super Color discs not Color Max as shown. Lots of others at the event.

Also to everyone that bought the ADG Bag Tags thanks very much, they have all sold out. They are now in the mail.

Yours in Flight,

Chris Himing
ADG President
ADGC Event Manager

http://www.australiandiscgolf.com/mambo/images/stories/adg/adg-austchamps07.jpg

Hello,

With mixed emotions I wish to announce that as of October 28, 2007 I am retiring from the organisational side of Disc Golf. I will hang up my TD microphone, laptop and whatever else I have or had. This date marks the end of the Australian Disc Golf Championships.

I will also miss the 2007 Australian Disc Golf Championships in Sydney for which unfortunately due to work obligations I won�t be able to travel to. I hope the event is a success after much time put into consulting on the event from the other side of the country. Good luck guys.

I will also resign my position as President of Australian Disc Golf as of this date. Since being voted in as President in February this year I think we have achieved a great deal and things are on a good path for the future of the sport in Australia. It is now time for others to step up and further the promotion of the sport in Australia. Whether it�s on a national or local level it�s important that people don�t leave it all to others. The ADG Board of Directors over the last twelve months have achieved a lot and this must be kept going if people want to continue what has been started. Things won�t improve unless people chip in and do there bit.

After almost 23 years in the sport at some level in different parts of the world I have had a good run. I won�t say I did everything I set out to do but it certainly has been fun, and playing Disc Golf all over the World was an incredible experience.

Making a living and having fun doing what I did with the Texas 10 Charity Tour, 24 Hour Charity Marathons and the Tour de Disc Golf was amazing, and I want to thank everyone that was a part of it and helped and shared in my vision. Who would ever have thought from the way it all started it would have become what it did.

I am very proud of my work and the success of donations to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. In my many meetings and chance conversations with cancer survivors during time spent with the LAF not only did it inspire me more to help, but also confirmed in the fact that we did make a difference. I still wear my yellow wristband, and everyday look at it and remember those fun times, sad times and the proud moments of everything we as Disc Golfers achieved. LIVEStrong.

After almost 9 years in the USA I returned home to Australia last November. I have enjoyed my time at home, watching the cricket and footy regularly, eating shrimp on the barbie and learning how to speak properly again.

My travelling days are not over, and never will be. After over 40 countries I still have plenty to see. I will still have a Frisbee in my luggage somewhere for those impromptu freestyle jam sessions and those tacky tourist photos. I have always regretted never throwing that disc over the Berlin Wall in 1988 when I had the chance (that East German guard pointing a gun at me was the only deterrent), but have my sights on other fun things to throw over in the future.

My new career here has afforded me the luxury of time to do something I have always wanted to do. With my experience in event directing and management I have been working on the side for a local golf club consulting on their event promotions. I have met all sorts of people and contacts in the sport of golf and in the meantime been playing as much as possible. I have recently employed a personal coach to make sure I continue dropping my golf handicap. If things go to plan within 2 to 3 years I will be able to tour here in Australia and in Asia. Amazingly these golf people like my ideas in event management. If I can play my way around while consulting on the some events I will be a very happy person. I am also working on an Australian and Asian golf version of my 24 Hour Charity Marathon.

I have made lifelong friends the world over through Disc Golf and the travel it has afforded me and will always remember the people, the fun times, and the experiences shared. This is not a good bye letter just a retirement letter. Every now and then I may pop up on a Disc Golf course somewhere for a throw.

Thanks again everyone.

Yours in Flight,
Chris Himing

WOW...you will be missed even down under my friend and fellow golfer

Berlin Wall HUH??? that was a missed opportunity..gun or not :p

Texas and DG in general will not forget you brother

Thanks for all your Hard Work Chris, your efforts will be hard to match.

Congrats on the new career. I wish good blessings for you and your family forever. You definitely made a lasting positive impression not only on the sport of disc golf, but also on many individuals -- at least this individual. I think of you often and look forward to the day somewhere in the future when our paths cross again.

good luck in all you do mate

Texas and DG in general will not forget you brother



Amen to that! One of my first tourneys was a TX10 event, and I've been hooked ever since...you've made a lasting impact on my life and that of others I'm sure! Thanks for the memories, mate, and best wishes!

... be well , Chris ... :cool:

so you've decided to go walkabout, eh? Or maybe it's rideabout since you ball golfers have to rent carts :D

Thx for the memories, mate. We already miss ya here in TX but I'm even sadder knowing that the sport won't have you to lean on any more. You did good, man.

Does anybody actually drink Fosters downunder?

Does anybody actually drink Fosters downunder?



It is the equivalent to the Beast in the US..they prefer Pils Urqell (sp?)

Good luck Chris. Texas disc golf hasn't been the same since you left and disc golf around the world will never be same. Thanks for helping light the fire for the sport in me.

Does anybody actually drink Fosters downunder?



It is the equivalent to the Beast in the US..they prefer Pils Urqell (sp?)



Pilsner Urquel? They prefer a Chech beer?

Good luck Chris. Texas disc golf hasn't been the same since you left and disc golf around the world will never be same. Thanks for helping light the fire for the sport in me.



Ditto.

Thanks for everything, mate, and best of luck in whatever you choose to do.

Chris Himing is retiring from TD duties? Never thought I would see the day that happens. Hey Chris good luck with all your future endeavors, and don't forget your still the biggest twisted pimp of em' all!!

Wow Chris you really know how to ruin a day :DKnowing you is a pleasure, playing in tournaments run by you was invigorating. You will be missed my friend and I look forward to that day when you suddenly appear, disc in hand.....Take care & God Bless!

P.S. You're always welcome in Texas

Thanks for the memories mate!

I guess that you won't have to worry about falling in any holes and twisting up your knee playing stick golf!

...just has to worry about the Crocs in the ponds.

I remember that little "holey" incident. I think it was Himing, Fosdick, Leyva and myself on the card.

Chris, I remember you showing up for the VPO right after you came to the states and you were touring around meeting and making friends in '92 I believe it was. Your smile and personallity were easy to like. I was very impressed, as was everyone, with the heights you took the sport to over the years. It will be difficult for anyone to duplicate. You are remembered fondly here in Texas my friend. Good luck to you.

I almost caught him too!

I remember that little "holey" incident. I think it was Himing, Fosdick, Leyva and myself on the card.



Please remember this is a family forum, guys... /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Thanks for all the posts and emails, they really mean a lot to me. It is because of people like this that makes the sport a great one. Sorry if I didn't reply to everyone personally.

I will keep my ADG and PDGA Memberships so I can keep an eye on things and keep in touch with people.

Back later.

Chris




Hello,

With mixed emotions I wish to announce that as of October 28, 2007 I am retiring from the organisational side of Disc Golf. I will hang up my TD microphone, laptop and whatever else I have or had. This date marks the end of the Australian Disc Golf Championships.

I will also miss the 2007 Australian Disc Golf Championships in Sydney for which unfortunately due to work obligations I won�t be able to travel to. I hope the event is a success after much time put into consulting on the event from the other side of the country. Good luck guys.

I will also resign my position as President of Australian Disc Golf as of this date. Since being voted in as President in February this year I think we have achieved a great deal and things are on a good path for the future of the sport in Australia. It is now time for others to step up and further the promotion of the sport in Australia. Whether it�s on a national or local level it�s important that people don�t leave it all to others. The ADG Board of Directors over the last twelve months have achieved a lot and this must be kept going if people want to continue what has been started. Things won�t improve unless people chip in and do there bit.

After almost 23 years in the sport at some level in different parts of the world I have had a good run. I won�t say I did everything I set out to do but it certainly has been fun, and playing Disc Golf all over the World was an incredible experience.

Making a living and having fun doing what I did with the Texas 10 Charity Tour, 24 Hour Charity Marathons and the Tour de Disc Golf was amazing, and I want to thank everyone that was a part of it and helped and shared in my vision. Who would ever have thought from the way it all started it would have become what it did.

I am very proud of my work and the success of donations to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. In my many meetings and chance conversations with cancer survivors during time spent with the LAF not only did it inspire me more to help, but also confirmed in the fact that we did make a difference. I still wear my yellow wristband, and everyday look at it and remember those fun times, sad times and the proud moments of everything we as Disc Golfers achieved. LIVEStrong.

After almost 9 years in the USA I returned home to Australia last November. I have enjoyed my time at home, watching the cricket and footy regularly, eating shrimp on the barbie and learning how to speak properly again.

My travelling days are not over, and never will be. After over 40 countries I still have plenty to see. I will still have a Frisbee in my luggage somewhere for those impromptu freestyle jam sessions and those tacky tourist photos. I have always regretted never throwing that disc over the Berlin Wall in 1988 when I had the chance (that East German guard pointing a gun at me was the only deterrent), but have my sights on other fun things to throw over in the future.

My new career here has afforded me the luxury of time to do something I have always wanted to do. With my experience in event directing and management I have been working on the side for a local golf club consulting on their event promotions. I have met all sorts of people and contacts in the sport of golf and in the meantime been playing as much as possible. I have recently employed a personal coach to make sure I continue dropping my golf handicap. If things go to plan within 2 to 3 years I will be able to tour here in Australia and in Asia. Amazingly these golf people like my ideas in event management. If I can play my way around while consulting on the some events I will be a very happy person. I am also working on an Australian and Asian golf version of my 24 Hour Charity Marathon.

I have made lifelong friends the world over through Disc Golf and the travel it has afforded me and will always remember the people, the fun times, and the experiences shared. This is not a good bye letter just a retirement letter. Every now and then I may pop up on a Disc Golf course somewhere for a throw.

Thanks again everyone.

Yours in Flight,
Chris Himing

Good luck Chris, whoever got you is lucky to have your experience and insight into event planning. I know I still measure my events against yours as you taught me so much!

Take care brother!

No worries!!!!!! I'm glad to hear that life is proceeding down under and I wish you nothing but the best. With all of the comments I almost feel silly telling you that you have been missed for quite some time my friend . Good luck to you ;).

I smell beer. Nevermind, it's just Jason. :p

I wish you the best of luck. Show those ball golf folks how DG'rs roll. Hope that whatever you do, you are happy. Good luck, friend.

smell beer.

you are right

Good luck Chris. It would be cool to see what you could do with BG-type sponsorship dollars.

I have been going through my disc collection and am thinking about putting together something like <font color="red"> 1 of every Texas 10 disc ever made </font> sort of package. I do know that I only bought back with me at most 2 or 3 of each disc so if I make a full set it will be the only one I know of except the 1 set I will keep for a wall on my new house someday soon.

I will also see if I have a spare full set of ALL other discs I ever had made including the 24 Hour Marathons, Tour de Disc Golf, Hooters and a few other one off events.

Is there any interest is this one time only package offer?

Thanks
Chris

Chris,

Let us know how much. I would be interested.

Jerry

Will work on it all this week guys. I just had a poke through a few boxes and found some sweet discs.

On top of all the Texas 10, Marathon's, TdeDG discs I found a mint 175 1st run CE Valk, the original hemp disc, a spare Robin Williams autographed disc, a 1995 Australian Championships viper and even an Inncolor or two that were test runs and never actually made.

I also have a decent quantity of Texas 10 hats which I will list and sell cheap for anyone that buys the rest.

Just in case anyone is wondering this is not a fire sale and I will be keeping at least one of each for myself to hang but I will be using this money to have my 5 Lance Armstrong autographed jerseys framed. Time to show them off.

More later.

Thanks
Chris

Interest here Chris, let me know.

I have been going through my discs and came across some interesting ones. However there is more than I thought and things have been busy this week. I will have time this weekend to type up the whole list and price them.

I hope to email everyone that has enquired about the collection by next Monday.

Thanks
Chris

if you come across any 1st run Z extreme's let me know or any old AP 1.2,1.3 molds thanks

Sorry CWare all but a few are custom tournament stamps from the events I have run.

The deal will be an all or nothing one. I will not be breaking up the discs. One lucky person will get the lot (over 125 discs) for a good price. What they do with them after that is there deal. I know that some will fetch great money on eBay but I don't have the time or patience to deal with that.

Back later.

Thanks
Chris

ok thanks

happy b-day mate

Happy Birthday Chris :D

Happy B- Day , congrats on your new career you will be missed by all disc golfers especially in Texas, good luck into your new journey. Let me know about them discs, your friend Ruben

Thanks for the Birthday wishes everyone.

I have completed the list of discs I will sell in the collection. For anyone serious there is over 160 discs, plus other goodies with a price of around US$4000. I have emailed the people that have expressed interest but if anyone else is serious please let me know.

The golf game and work is moving along well. Summer is almost here which is great.

Thanks
Chris

Does anybody actually drink Fosters downunder?



It is the equivalent to the Beast in the US..they prefer Pils Urqell (sp?)



Pilsner Urquel? They prefer a Chech beer?



Pilsner Urquell is the best, my reference among beers !! :p

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY CHRIS!!!

MISS &amp; LUV YA!!

BABY!!!

so I can keep an eye on things



How ironic. :)