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It really depends on the golfer. Sometimes, they play purely by instinct; other times, they take into account many things---the wind, for example, is a very important component which they take into account.

The wind determines which club they pick for any particular shot. If it's a 15 MPH wind that's into them, they'll take a "longer" club. If the wind is at their back, they'll take a "shorter" club. A 180-yard shot might take a 2-iron (a longer club) if the wind is into them; but a 6-iron (a shorter club), if the wind is at the golfer's back.

I'm no expert on golf--but I know the basics. I've played "pitch and putt"--but, other than miniature, that's it! One day, it would be cool to actually play golf on a real course.

Ugh. I just got logged out again. I may also need a double fixin of something chocolate for dinner. You know what they say - chocolate is a great fix for depression, anxiety and .......sex.

What do you think about that one, Mr. K.?

Actually Miss G, I have some green peppers in the microwave that just got done. I'll probably add some fat free yogurt to that. Have to eat somewhat light right now since I can't exercise - have a shoulder injury.

Make those Shirley Temples diet please! I hope this place also has low fat chocolate.

This place has everything for everyone.

And a beach to match.

Another feature of really good golf is really good posture.

If one doesn't have the proper posture, the ball can go anywhere.

It's a very difficult game to learn, especially if you start late.

There is one "prodigy," though, who started at age 25, then won many times on the Champions (Senior) Tour.

What's the entertainment for tonight?

How about a comedy club?

Me first.

Why did Tigger have his head in the toilet?

Cause he was looking for Pooh!

That was a clean joke. Clean dirty jokes are welcome too!

Well, it sounds like I am waay too old to be a good golfer then, and also too uncoordinated, but let's play later anyway, it sounds like fun to me. Do you have any golf clubs? If not, I bet we can rent them here!

Comedy..okay! I am terrible at telling jokes but this is typing, yay! So: What do monsters eat for breakfast?
A: Ghost toasties!

Of course there's a stage. It's purple-tinted, too. With a royal blue curtain.

I'm not very good at standup comedy, though. I wish Mr. Inevitable was here. He could have provided some nice entertainment. Mr. Inevitable is actually Elijah, from the book "Elijah's Cup."

I'm pretty uncoordinated, too. Nope...no golf clubs at home.

There's an all-night golf course nearby, about a two mile walk from here. We can rent the clubs there.

This Paella is delicious, indeed!

I must say that I prefer music over standup comedy any day.

Do you like standup comedy, Ms. Chic?

I have not read that one. I still celebrate Passover with family, though, and we always pour Elijah a cup of wine and open the door for him. Is the character (Elijah) in the book related to the Judaic prophet, or something else entirely?

Perhaps we can golf later. I do not want to do stand up comedy because introvert, BUT I know a funny short poem, rather than a joke:
Billy, with a thirst for gore, nailed his sister to the door. His mother said, with humor faint, "Now Billy dear, don't scratch the paint!"

I tend to doubt there's a relationship. I believe it's only a coincidence that the boy happens to be named Elijah.

The book is about the struggles Elijah and his family went through owing to his autism. He exhibited "classic" autistic symptoms when very young, then Aspergian symptoms later on.

It's, in some small way, also about the breakup of a marriage owing to this and other reasons.

But it's mostly about Elijah.

I met the mother once, and Elijah twice. He was working as a waiter in an upstate New York resort town the first time I met him. He was sitting in a town center park the next time I saw him, seeming rather sad.

Oh! I am sorry to hear that he appeared sad. I have read a few of Temple Grandin's books, one of Tony Attwood's, a few by other authors, and also "The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime." A student gave me that because she said the (young male) main character reminded her of me...but..I do not see it very much. It may have simply been that she thought any Autistic symptoms would be similar.

Of course, I would have to actually meet you in person in order to determine if you're like the boy in "Dog in the Nighttime."

As far as an online impression, I don't see the resemblance. He seemed prone to rather severe reactions to sensory stimuli, which hopefully would get less as he gets older.

I read Temple Grandin's works, and was left with the impression that she was a strong person--because she transcended the prejudice of her time in being able to impress people enough to give her a shot at success. I find her story to be an inspiration.

I've also read Tony Attwood's work pertaining, specifically, to Asperger's. I like his attitude towards it. It's essentially a positive attitude.

It really seems like you were able to transcend much, too....and that you are quite successful.

Something to be proud of!

I have quite a few sensory issues, but none are so severe as described in the book, also I can do small talk (obviously) although I usually don't want to with very many people. You're special
I can also drive, and work, of course I am much older, too. I think she meant the trouble with navigating, with new and unfamiliar situations, with getting sarcasm and metaphor, and such. I do make hand gestures and I do some hand-flapping and bouncing (in seats, on my feet), but I have a reasonably good control of it unless I am very excited or super over-stimulated. I have been told that it is cute...although I am not sure how to take that.

Would you like to dance? I would!