Sandbagger XXIII – Details and Logistics
Posted on
September 3rd, 2018
by Sandbagger Commissioner
G’day, gentlemen. I hope this long weekend has proven to be a relaxing conclusion to a fine summer.
We will be swinging into Sandbagger XXIII next weekend. The weather is looking good, but with fall temperatures.
Following are a few details to note:
- LODGINGS: We will be fortunate enough to be staying at Jeff Mains’ cottage, on Lake Stukely. (Directions are in a bullet further down.)
- COSTS: Please bring $50 for Jeff. This will cover Saturday dinner, 2 breakfasts, cleaning lady, snack foods. BYOB !!
- OTHER FEES: Past champions who have not yet received or paid for their beautiful and high quality Sandbagger Champion golf shirt should pack accordingly. I will bring your shirts. You should bring payment. The privilege of being in the Champions Club is both Priceless AND $70. Think of it as like owning a Green Jacket. Only nicer.
- BEDDING/TOWELS: Please BYO sleeping bags and towels to cut down on laundry load for Jeff. Remembering to act on this modest request will relieve Jeff (and others?) of hours of work.
- CLOTHING: Jeff encourages people to bring bathing suits.
- DIRECTIONS: For those of you who will rely on GPS, the address is: 12 chemin de la Ferme, Eastman, Quebec, J0E 1P0. Don’t let road signage throw you off; Jeff’s chalet is actually about 8 km from Eastman. Jeff notes that most mapping systems will suggest drivers bypass Montreal by taking highway #30. Sounds good to me. My research shows a travel time of 3h15 (320 km) from Ottawa, on the route skirting south of Montreal.
- CONTACT INFO: If you are lost (or just lonely), Jeff’s cell is 514 891-1238. The phone number for the chalet is 450 297-3608.
- STAR CHAMBER: We will gather on Friday evening for the Star Chamber. 8 pm start. Be there or be screwed. Those absent will be dealt with first. Just kidding. Maybe.
- ATTENDEES: At this point, I have the following 13 people confirmed: Meself, Rick Cunliffe, Andy del Castillo, Greg Hodgins, Derrick Hockley (defending Sandbagger champion), Greg Jarvis, Brian Joe, Blake Johnston, Guy Laframboise (area resident, local knowledge advantage), Michael Maidment, Jeff Mains, Geoff Oliver, Michel Ranger. There may yet be an addition or two.
- CARPOOLING: Ride-sharing is encouraged. Note that 11 of 13 attendees are from Ottawa. Find a buddy or two to share the driving. Help fight climate change.
- GOLF – SATURDAY: Our first official round begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Owl’s Head Golf Course. Tee times are: 10:00, 10:08, 10:16 and 10:24. The address is: 181 CH. OWL’S HEAD, Mansonville (Québec) Canada, J0E 1X0. The phone number for the course is: 1 800 363-3342. 77.50$ taxes included per person (includes cart).
- GOLF – SUNDAY: The closing (i.e., championship) round on Sunday is at Club de golf du Mont Orford. Tee times are at 10:16, 10:24, 10:32 and 10:40. The address is: 3074, Chemin du Parc Orford (Québec) J1X 7A2. Phone number for the course is: 1 866-673-6731.
- GOLF – FRIDAY: As usual, for those who are able to get away early, a Friday afternoon warm-up is a possibility. Jeff recommends CHÂTEAU-BROMONT, as it is a nice course that is en route to your final destination (i.e., about half an hour west of his chalet). Looks like green fees are $30 after 2 pm (cart would be extra). I am not yet sure if I can play on Friday, but I am aware of several (Andy, Blake, Michael) who are inclined. Please let me and others know if a game comes together. If I can make it, I will.
Even though my game sucks these days, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and enjoying some laughs.
Cheers,
Jim