I’ll never understand the Scots.’They invent golf and call it a sport,
They invent Scotch and call it a drink.
They invent bagpipes and call it music,
They sew a sheep’s guts in it’s stomach,
cook it and call it a meal.
Lewreader said: “If frugal Scots ran our government we would have a surplus rather than a deficit. We could call it McWashington and give supersized refunds.”
I’m neither Scottish nor Irish, so I’m talking through my hat – but I thought that “Mc” is an Irish surname prefix, and “Mac” is Scottish. Or is it not that cut and dried?
(I played a half-round of golf once, when I was 17, with my dad and some of his friends…having done it once, I decided that it need never be done again.)
Ahh - reminds me of my LAST round of golf - the year was 1987 - I quit - forever - on the 14th tee of what would have been the most frustrating round of golf, ever. Relaxing - I don’t think so.
I don’t play golfing at the hugh golf course but I did play the golf entertainment or something like with strange and funny small buildings and animals and whatsoever…. Went out with friends and family there for fun and enjoyable long time ago. Seriously, I don’t play golf. Not my thing, tho’!
OK, now you have me wondering the same thing. I’m going to have to do some research.
A quick search through Google gave me this page: http://www.mayrand.org/meaning-e.htm
With the following pertinent information:
“Patronymic (father’s name)
Many of these surnames can be recognized by the ten-nination son, such as Williamson, Jackson, etc. Some endings used by other countries to indicate “son” are: Armenians - ian; Danes and Norwegians - sen; Finns - nen; Greeks - poulos; Spaniards - ez; and Poles - wiecz, Prefixes denoting “son” are the Welsh - Ap, the Scots and Irish - Mac, and the Normans - Fitz. So, John the son of Randolph became John fitz-Randolph because “fitz” means son of.” In Wales, David the son of John tacked ap” in front of his father’s name, and David ap John was soon being called David Upjohn. in Scotland, Gilleain’s descendants were known as MacGilleain and later shortened to Madeab, McClean, McLane, and all the other versions. ”
That was fun! Now for real golf. Can I bring my tunes? Do they allow picnics on the course? If we get bored can we stop to play frisbee? Um.. can we wear whatever or not wear whatever we want? (might as well work on our tans) How about sprinklers to run through? Is the water trap safe for swimming? With a lifeguard? How about night golf with light up balls? Are there snack stations? If they have all that I might try it.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
So relaxing, huh?
Good Morning, LuvH8, Grog, Dogsniff & Everyone.
ladywolf17 over 14 years ago
Good morning everyone.
I don’t think that I’ll ever understand the sport of golf.
ksoskins over 14 years ago
A nice walk spoiled.
Yukoner over 14 years ago
LW18 – it’s not a sport. It’s an excuse for very bad language.
BigDaveGlass over 14 years ago
At least nowadays you don’t have to worry about velocerapters
linsonl over 14 years ago
I’ll never understand the Scots.’They invent golf and call it a sport, They invent Scotch and call it a drink. They invent bagpipes and call it music, They sew a sheep’s guts in it’s stomach, cook it and call it a meal.
lewisbower over 14 years ago
If frugal Scots ran our government we would have a surplus rather than a deficit. We could call it McWashington and give supersized refunds.
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
I’d rather watch paint dry.
Good Morning, Dogsniff, Ladywolf, ♠Lonewolf♠, & LuvH8!
Dkram over 14 years ago
The Scotts also came up with Curling (shuffle board on ice).
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dwynfagan over 14 years ago
Just started but still love it.
dwynfagan over 14 years ago
Just started but still love it. Forgot how much I liked the toon.
ashleypoostashio over 14 years ago
ha….ha… yahhh…….. golf was never my thing
peter0423 over 14 years ago
Lewreader said: “If frugal Scots ran our government we would have a surplus rather than a deficit. We could call it McWashington and give supersized refunds.”
I’m neither Scottish nor Irish, so I’m talking through my hat – but I thought that “Mc” is an Irish surname prefix, and “Mac” is Scottish. Or is it not that cut and dried?
(I played a half-round of golf once, when I was 17, with my dad and some of his friends…having done it once, I decided that it need never be done again.)
Dewed over 14 years ago
lol I tried golfing once and did OK on the driving range.
Then we went to the course, and my first shot went over the fence and back to the drving range.
kattwoman99 over 14 years ago
I hate golf!!! I keep getting lost!!
opa6x57 over 14 years ago
Ahh - reminds me of my LAST round of golf - the year was 1987 - I quit - forever - on the 14th tee of what would have been the most frustrating round of golf, ever. Relaxing - I don’t think so.
Yukoneric over 14 years ago
Golf is an excuse for drinking and drinking is your excuse for your golf.
saltyftw over 14 years ago
Ladyfingers86….Wouldn’t that be SABERTOOTH TIGER WOODS?
Wildmustang1262 over 14 years ago
The strip is so funny! LOLs!
I don’t play golfing at the hugh golf course but I did play the golf entertainment or something like with strange and funny small buildings and animals and whatsoever…. Went out with friends and family there for fun and enjoyable long time ago. Seriously, I don’t play golf. Not my thing, tho’!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 14 years ago
I think I would like to learn golf. Minature golf is a lot of fun too!
1148559 over 14 years ago
@ SCAATY_423,
OK, now you have me wondering the same thing. I’m going to have to do some research.
A quick search through Google gave me this page: http://www.mayrand.org/meaning-e.htm
With the following pertinent information:
“Patronymic (father’s name)
Many of these surnames can be recognized by the ten-nination son, such as Williamson, Jackson, etc. Some endings used by other countries to indicate “son” are: Armenians - ian; Danes and Norwegians - sen; Finns - nen; Greeks - poulos; Spaniards - ez; and Poles - wiecz, Prefixes denoting “son” are the Welsh - Ap, the Scots and Irish - Mac, and the Normans - Fitz. So, John the son of Randolph became John fitz-Randolph because “fitz” means son of.” In Wales, David the son of John tacked ap” in front of his father’s name, and David ap John was soon being called David Upjohn. in Scotland, Gilleain’s descendants were known as MacGilleain and later shortened to Madeab, McClean, McLane, and all the other versions. ”
So it looks like it is not so cut and dried.
rumplesnitz over 14 years ago
Golf: Gents Only, Ladies Forbidden. Times change.
My golf looks more like croquet.
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
That was fun! Now for real golf. Can I bring my tunes? Do they allow picnics on the course? If we get bored can we stop to play frisbee? Um.. can we wear whatever or not wear whatever we want? (might as well work on our tans) How about sprinklers to run through? Is the water trap safe for swimming? With a lifeguard? How about night golf with light up balls? Are there snack stations? If they have all that I might try it.
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Hello Everyone & Dogsniff, Ladywolf, Grog, Lonewolf
smoothpate over 14 years ago
I gave up golf once, it was the most terrifying weekend of my life!!!!!
ububobu over 14 years ago
Remember, golf spelled backward is flog. That’s about all I could ever do to that innocent little ball. I enjoyed the walk with my dad though.
Rakkav over 14 years ago
And the Scots wonder why they have a shotgun marriage with the English? Can’t let all those brains go to waste, you know… :)
That raptor gives the word “hazard” a whole new meaning!
alikgator over 14 years ago
now I understand why they have so many golf clubs…