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Date: Jan 12, 2006

RE: Faculty Reporting Back

Date: Jan 12, 2006

This is a funny thread! What's the chance that some bookworm egghead would be able to play golf? Are we talking about putt putt?

Date: Jan 13, 2006

I'll have you know that there are several excellent golfers on the USM faculty.

Date: Jan 13, 2006

Where there's smoke, there's fire.

I'm sure the bank president has some reason to think professors are time wasters.

Date: Jan 13, 2006

Standard Bearer wrote:

I'm sure the bank president has some reason to think professors are time wasters.

The bank president doesn't complain when those professors have their checks direct deposited in his bank; or applies for a mortgage; or finances an automobile.

Date: Jan 13, 2006

I'm sure the size of the deposit either reinforces or negates his prior belief.

Date: Jan 13, 2006

LVN wrote:

You should be especially cautious, Professor Beckett. You're one of the ones my walking friend knows by sight. Now, back to work!

Ah, the price of fame! Thanks for the warning LVN! Henceforth I will follow my own suggestions and be an inconpicuous as possible while indulging in a "good walk spoiled" (aka golf). Now back to work on those journal publications.

Dave "Tiger" Beckett

Date: Jan 13, 2006

That should have been "be as inconspicuous as possible" in the last comment. If anyone sees someone that looks like me playing golf this weekend at Shadow Ridge Golf Course keep in mind that sometimes someone who looks amazingly like me goes out there, plays badly, and then rants and raves and acts way too conspicuously. Pay no attention to that person! I hope you all have a good weekend.

Dave Beckett

Date: Jan 14, 2006

Dave:

Glad to know that you've seen the light. If, in your newfound shame, you should find that your vehicle is too ostentatious, I've got a junker you can borrow which would be more appropriate for a humble professor. I don't know where you live; but you might want to consider trading down. Professors--especially those who have the sensitivity to play golf incognito--shouldn't live in upscale neighborhoods.