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Tall Tales from the Golf Course!

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore

My neighbor Arthur is 90 years old.  He's at the golf course down the street everyday when the weather permits.  It's been that way since his retirement 25 years ago.  

Golf (sxc-RYAN BRUCE)  A few weeks ago his wife said he arrived home looking very sad.  She thought it was the approaching winter, when snow wouldn't permit him to golf.  

That wasn't it at all!

“That’s it,” Arthur said. “I’m giving up golf. My eyesight is so bad, once I’ve hit the ball I can’t see where it went.”

His wife sympathizes and has a suggestion.

“Why don’t you take my brother with you, and give it one more try.”

“That’s no good,” sighs Arthur. “Your brother is a hundred and three. He can’t help.”

“He may be a hundred and three,” says the wife, “but his eyesight is perfect.”

golf (sxc dillia) Arthur loves the game, so the next day, he headed off to the golf course with his 103 year old brother-in-law.  He tees up, takes a swing, and squints down the fairway.

He turns to the brother-in-law. “Did you see the ball?”

“Of course I did!”, says the brother-in-law. “I have perfect eyesight.”

“Where did it go?” asks Arthur.

His brother-in-law responded, “Can’t remember, I am 103.”

It's Monday Morning!
Share a Smile &; Make it a Great week!
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

That is a lot to ask...see AND  remember....have a great week !

Jan 09, 2011 10:05 PM
Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Laura - great one!  New to me, and one I'll keep....for as long as I can remember it ;-)

Jan 09, 2011 10:23 PM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

That brings new meaning to the notion of a golfers handicap...eyesight and memory are not taken in to account on tour.

Jan 10, 2011 12:08 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Hansons All - Even at my age!  LOL

Carol - That's why I write them down LOL

Steve- I was hoping you'd enjoy this!

Jan 10, 2011 12:20 AM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

With my golf game, I just need to head to the out of bounds drop.  Cute golf joke.  Would be great if I'm still golfing (as well as walking, talking...) at their age.
Mel

Jan 10, 2011 12:28 AM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Cute golf story!  I have a number of golfing clients and friends and will pass this along.  Good to start the day with a laugh!

Jan 10, 2011 01:10 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

LOL...Thanks for the laugh.  I can see that being me in a few years

Jan 10, 2011 01:26 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Mel-I think I met you at the out of bounds drop!!!LOL

Barbara-Hope the enjoy!

William- I'll have to find a joke about old hunters or fishers!

Jan 10, 2011 01:39 AM
Nancy Larson
I am a licensed referral agent in NJ - Hutchinson Island, FL

Thanks for the laugh....and the reminder I'm getting old...lol

Jan 10, 2011 02:31 AM
Ted Tyrrell
RE/MAXCamosun (Chatterton) - Victoria, BC
Selling Homes in Beautiful Victoria

Laura, a cute Monday morning joke. I have golfed with a 90 year old, and I'm ashamed to say that he can beat me. Right down the middle every time!

Jan 10, 2011 03:18 AM
Betina Foreman
WJK Realty - Austin, TX
Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

Thanks for the giggle to start my day! You are the best!!

;)

Jan 10, 2011 03:40 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Good one Laura, thanks for bringing my thoughts around to golf as I look out the window at about 8" of snow.

Jan 10, 2011 05:16 AM
Chris Alston
Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA
Silicon Valley, California

That was a good one...  Still making me smile with this one...  :)

Jan 10, 2011 08:33 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

Laura, LOL!  That's the best!  At 103, it's amazing that he is golfing.  Who cares where the ball went?

Jan 10, 2011 12:33 PM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Nancy-Count on me for that!

Ted-Something to strive for! LOL

Betina-Always glad to share a giggle!

Nick-Reminds you of Chicago??

Chris-Smiles are important, especially on Monday!

Frances-My thoughts exactly!

Jan 10, 2011 09:41 PM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

OK, tht's just too funny. I'm sending that to all my golfing buddies right now!

Jan 11, 2011 02:01 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Craig Glad to share!

Jan 11, 2011 02:28 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Laura~ Great story! Thanks for sharing.

Best

Jan 11, 2011 12:01 PM
Brandon DeVere
Force Realty - Las Vegas, NV

Ha ha that was good for a chuckle. Thanks for sharing,

Jan 11, 2011 02:29 PM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Adrian & Brandon-glad to share a smile!

Jan 12, 2011 02:42 AM