Happy Anniversary, Lynn Blake Golf!
 

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Bring on the party hats and noise makers...It's Happy Anniversary, Lynn Blake Golf!

We had a heartbeat on January 10, 2005. That was a special day because January 10, 1982, was the day I stepped off that airplane in Seattle, Washington, and came face-to-face with The Man himself, Homer Kelley.

We had internal page views happening on January 15th, but that was just among The Three Musketeers: Bagger, Trig and ol' Yoda. Along the way, we were joined by Bambam, and The Four Horsemen were complete.

Finally, on January 20th, we rolled out and welcomed you to our world. To be sure, the site was not all that much to look at. In fact, as you who have been with us from the beginning know, it was very much 'home grown' and strung together with chewing gum and bailing wire. But...

By golly...

We were up and out there!

And now, one year later, we come up for air, refresh The Forums page and see this:
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Members: 1,924

Threads: 2,071

Posts: 18,286
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It's a fact, Jack!

This is one hummin' site!

And we love it!

We appreciate so much each and every one of you who have helped us each and every day along the way.

I have absolutely no idea where all this is going.

But I do know this...

We're going somewhere...

Fast!

Happy Anniversay, everybody!

Quite ExSiting
 

Lynn,

Congratulations on a very fine year! It was a pleasure to participate in the LBG SoCal school and this site is just a blast. I think we all merit the Chinese curse (in a good way) of living in interesting times! :cool:

Congrats..

Always, always look forward to your posts.

And a thanks to the gang behind the little green man who keep those web pages, pictures, vids, and pms hummin....Great job guys.

Thanks again..

Congrats Lynn.............When do you start singing the Dowel song:D

Happy Anniversary
 

Job well done gentlemen, congrats.

the iceberg
 

It's only the tip of the iceberg. :)

Congrats, Lynn. Good job.
 

Once apon a time on the internet....there was Chuck Evans and David Laville...and the TGM followers on the web were in the low hundreds.

Then I, Brian Manzella, came along at golfopinions, then freegolfinfo, and the number was in the high hundreds. Then I started my site, manzellagolfforum.com (which is still the largest TGM based web forum) and it was the low 1000's

The TGM forum was a sleepy place until this yoda guy came along...THEN! the great Ball Position debate! (I still think I won), and even the TGM site had action (for once).

Lynn was posting on that TGM forum, my forum, and Chuck's forum. Chuck's place got new life when Lynn and he started talking about and doing schools together.

When Lynn and Chuck parted ways, and the TGM site was hacked into and shut down, I knew Lynn had to go out on his own. I thought—still do—it was a great idea, so in case anyone forgets—and they will:

http://www.manzellagolfforum.com/for...?TOPIC_ID=1658

We have had a few doozies, little green man, but with my site at near 3600 and your near 2000, I think we have sorta separated from the pack and advanced Homer's cause. Don't ya think?

Lynn, you are a good friend and fellow TGM advocate (almost said AI, oops!) and a good competitor. Ali needed Joe Frazier to make him get up in the morning and run!

Can't wait for the next debate—I still think I am undefeated —;) and best of luck!

Let's fight hard, but let's also make sure to kill all the TGM-haters first.

Brian Manzella, PGA, G.S.E.D "The Italian Staallion"

...wait I can't be Ali and Rocky too, can I?;) :p :D

Thanks to all of our members!
 

I want to express my sincere thanks to all of our members! You are the ones that make this a truly unique and special site.

THANK YOU!!!

:D :D :D :D

We've Only Just Begun
 

Happy Anniversary!

"We've only just begun..."

I'll have icecream with my cake please.
 

Happy First Anniversary to all. That is alot of information in just one year. The fog has burnt off so much I can actually see the cake. Now blow out that one big candle with a Stationary Head.:)

=D&gt; \\:D/ Happy Happy anniversary everyone. I'm very happy to be part of the TGM-internet-family, and look forward to check out all the information, questions and answers written here everyday. Keep up the good work everyone, and especially Yoda, Ted, Trig, Bagger and all the other Mods.

And now we have a tour player posting here.....what a great place..............CHEERS \\:D/

You sure know how to "Sting like a butterfly" :D

Happy Anniversary everyone. Thanks to Yoda and the team for all their hard work.
Alex

AND MANY MORE!!!!!!

Thank you to everyone in the LBG family!!!!!!



Todd

Happy Anniversary everyone!!!

The information flow and friendships developed has been great. Looking forward to many more years.

lee deitrick

Happy Anniversary.
And a very sincere thank you for all you have done for my game and the golf teaching world.

What a great year. I look at what has been accomplished and all the things planned.......AWESOME! Thanks to all who make it happen behind the scenes and to all the members who participate. I have learned SO MUCH from all of you. Love the questions, answers,debates,The Gallery,.......

Happy 1st year. Thanks for everything.

Happy Anniversary
 

Happy Anniversary, Yoda. Thanks for the great site. Thanks also to the admins. who do such a great job.

teach

Thanks to all involved.
 

Thanks to all involved in spreading the word. I've learned more in the last few years since Yoda emerged from the swamp than I could ever imagine.

Warm Fuzzies
 

This forum would not be what it is without a great membership. Thanks go out to everyone! The new friendships are golden, and I look forward to more.

You wouldn't believe how much fun we have behind the scenes. I wish I could post some of our outrageous dialog.

Would I do this all over again?
Without hesitation.

We are just getting warmed up. Hang on tight and tell a friend!

Bagger

Happy Anniversary
 

Lynn,

It is great to see what has happened to your site in such a short period of time. You have been such a great help to me in person as well as on this site. It is hard to believe where The Golfing Machine would be without you.

Many Thanks,
Hunter:smile: :smile: :smile:

Somebody crank up the Little River Band!!!
 

Happy Anniversary Baby!!!

I got you on my miiiiind!!!

Congrats not bad for a little green dwarf that lives in a stump water swamp.

On The Shoulders Of Giants
 

Thanks, Rob.

There is a huge future for those of us who understand and can teach the true Mechanics -- knowledge -- of The Stroke .

Greater still is the future of those of us who understand and can teach the Nuances -- know-how -- of The Game.

But...

Both pale in comparison to the one who sacrifices himself to the student. In this regard...

You are the best.

I am humbled and proud to be associated with you.

Happy Anniversary!
 

Many THANKS to Lynn, Trig, Bagger, Bambam and the rest of the membership here for the website and especially the great forum with it's questions, answers, debates, clarifications, and the almost inevitable improvements that these things provide to us all.:)

Comet

Only been one year! Wow, it's amazing what I've learned in just this year. Can't wait for more. Thanks for a great site.

Roger

Congratulations Yoda and thanks to all who have contributed to this site. I bet you used a proper RFT, an on plane knife to cut the cake!!! Did you hit or swing?

Happy anniversary from France
 

Happy anniversary and THANK YOU Yoda , and you all, for the friendly athmosphere on this site. I'm connecting for a few months , and it seems for me that it is for years.. Thank you for sharing .
PM

Thanks Yoda....thanks everyone who keeps this site runnin.

To a great 2006.

What a fun year it has been.... and geez, this place is hoppin, I come back online after a weekend and 426 posts to read!

Looking forward to continuing the journey! - EdZ

Lynn,

Thanks for your site.

As a young up and coming pro, I can not tell you how much I've learned through your site and your sidekicks yodasluke and annikan skywalker.

I look forward to more power and precision in 2006.

Also thanks to 6bmike, rwh, tongzilla, 12 piece bucket, edz, birdie man, brian manzella, john riegger, hunter, vj, and all the others who's posts have contributed greatly to my knowledge.

I know I am not the only young pro learning a lot through this site. In fact we could change the name to Lynn Blake University or Yoda U.

Sorting Through the Instructor's Textbook....with the aid of a little green man and all his sidekicks.

B-Ray

The Eyes Have It
 

Better get busy, Ed. Remember...

Busy eyes are happy eyes!

Fun on Tap at LBG
 

Thanks, Brandon. It's been a great year, and there's a whole lot more TGM fun comin' up in '06!

Thanks to everyone that makes this site what it is.
Long may the good work continue.

Cheers,

Bobby J

Keep up the good work!
 

Lynn,

This site is great. I have wandered through the various sites as I have studied TGM. Through Chuck Evans, then the TGM forums, Brian Manzellas forum and now LBG. I have learned much through each of these sites, but I have gained the most knowledge and understanding through this one. The site is very professional and tastefully done. Thanks for providing such a wonderful venue for all of those interested to further their understanding of G.O.L.F.

Chris

Thanks, Chris!
 

Thanks for these comments, Chris. All of us here at LBG appreciate them. Hope to see you this week in Orlando at the PGA Merchandise Show!

Thanks Lynn for being our guide on the yellow submarine voyage....taking us to depths deeper than most are willing to pass...


Annikan Skywalker....

Hoodwinked
 

We don't get hoodwinked that easily Yoda ;)

Congrats -- this has been a memorable year for us all. Lots to learn and incubate...maybe too much for my little Computer! I hope LBG will rise higher and higher from its boundless basis (B.D.).