When I was cleaning out my aunt's house after her death, I came across a box of letters she had received from my uncle and also written to him during their courting!  Many of the envelopes had little "love" messages on them!!  Sooooo sweet :-)))  They were married in 1933 and shared a special love until my uncle died in 2000.  (PS They first met at age 3 when both sets of grandparents bought homes next door to one another!!.....and to top it off......my mom and aunt were sisters AND my dad and uncle were brothers!!!)

Actually, I love the "chocolate capitol" of the UK distinction best!

 

How sweet.  amazing story Villages. It was a different era when  we used to put pen to paper.  My story was about UK Valentine traditions.  I doubt if they still exist in these days of Email.

Yes......so much has been lost with the advent of email.  And the way things look, we may be in for even more loss with the USPS facing tough choices!  Our whole mode of communication has changed so.....I miss getting letters and cards and I must confess, I'm guilty too!!.....but I love the ease of paying bills on-line!

 

We have drifted off topic..LOL 

   Too true. The USPS is hurting. I think me and other Ebayers help keep them alive. 

  The topic is Statistics!!  Statistically I doubt the USPS  will be around in 10 years time. Same with newspapers.

Here is an incredible statistic.  I've never seen these numbers before.

In 2000 Tiger won over 12% of all the money that he competed for.

In the tournaments he entered the total prize money was $75.7 million.  Tiger scooped $9.1 million of that. That's 12.12%  of the purse.

Amazing numbers.

He is still playing, but will likely play less and less as time goes on. He played in just 12 events in 2011, but had some medical issues that caused his schedule to be curtailed somewhat. This year he's played in 4 of the first 6 events, and is playing this week as well, although I know he'd love to be more competitive. Hopefully he's still got some good golf left in him. He'll be 64 in July, so his expectations are tempered by the reality of the aging process.
No matter how you look at it, though, he's had a fantastic record. Best of all, he's been very generous in donating to worthwhile charities, and he's a great person.

Your brother sounds like a great guy.  Golf is unique in that it can be enjoyed to a ripe old age.   I play with a guy every Sunday, he's 82.  He is mostly cr-ap, he cheats like he-ll, but he loves it :)  LOL.

   I'll pay more attention to your brothers name now I have a connection.....VERY remote connection...LOL

Oh yes.....golf is "ageless"!!  Prior to moving here from Vermont, I was amazed to learn the "young fellow" playing in the group ahead of me was 93 years young......walking the course......and shooting less than his age!!  Here in The Villages it is reported in the newspaper once a week those who match or beat their age......LOVE IT!!

PS.....it is a long list too!!

Pen:

Thankls for posting about Allen Doyle. I was wondering what happened to him. I watched him many times on champion tour. Kinda a home made swing that no one would teach today; but wow, what a great wedge game, putter, and strong competitor. I also remember the story about him donating the $1M annuity ( year long points race on Champion Tour) tro charity. It was a very inspiring story.

93!!!!!   That is amazing.   Golf is one great game.  Brings out the best and worst in people. Not only on the course but on the forums as well.  Funny, I get the distinct impression that those who make the most noise on here don't even play the game. LOL.

   How often do you play Villages?