In the early 70’s, I was on a driving range one afternoon and a gentleman next to my stall said, “you need to read Hogan’s Power Golf”. I did, and then Five Lessons. When I read somewhere that Hogan was close to my body size, I was hooked. My first real set of irons where Hogans. I haven’t played any other manufacturer of irons except I lost my mind in the early '80’s and was fitted with a set of Ping Eye 2’s. I played them for a season and went back. (My bag now is all Hogan except putter, including the bag). When I was ready to join ABS I asked my wife for help with a forum name. In a split second she writes on a sticky note… “Hoganut”.
Hehe… how true. I can’t even discuss certain swing aspects with fellows from the local course. I get asked once in a while for my opinion and although I have exposed myself to a lot of information, my ‘best’ opinions are usually formed with what I’ve learned here. Some locals know that, and they find it very interesting, but some look at me like a ‘jedi’. Someone who is a ghost from the past with crazy messed up wizard ideas no one believes in. Such is the life of a K-Paxian I suppose. 
Okay, aiguille…so now I know you are short in stature. Just curious about the technique. Of course, I’m just kidding. Your response above tells me everything I need to know…shorty.
Captain Chaos
CC…good to see that you got it! 
captain, I can assure you aguille is no midget. He’s not a giant either, except in his chosen profession.
Pretty good golfer too, shame we’ve not had a game in ages though!
I have enjoyed reading about everyone. It is nice to know people on a more personal basis.
As for me, my last name is Almond. As kids, my older brother was nicknamed 'bigalm" and since I was younger I was called “littlealm”. I haven’t thought of the name in years but being my first time on a forum I couldn’t think of anything creative so littlealm came to mind.
Since I worked at a golf course as a kid I guess I could have used; rangeballboy, greenskeeper, or golf-cart-wrecker (long story). Or I could have just used my real name which I have thought of many times. Go Tim!
rduhrin Robert D Uhrin—very original I know
After reading all of your fine posts, I decided to at least get my avatar up to par. With the last name of Uhrin (pronounced just like urine), I have had alot of nicknames over the years but the 1 that stuck was Pisser. Back in high school many years ago, my dad’s friends called him peeps (short for pee pee) and my friends called me pisser. Needing a name for my younger brother, my buds started calling him tinkle. Still good for a few laughs.
Thanks for all of your great posts.
RD - I’m still chuckling as I type this. 
Classic.
rduhrin,
I had to read your post to my wife because she wanted to know what I was laughing about. You must have grown up with a sense of humor. I now feel pretty good about the nickname, littlealm.
Thanks for posting.
“Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t!” Sorry littlealm, I’m sure you’ve heard that one a billion times. I’ll be more clever next time.
Captain Chaos
Just so you know Captain, if you are going to challenge a Almond to a round, Almond’s have nuts!!
And you are right, I have heard it a billion times. That and many others. Most I have made up. If you can’t laugh at yourself who can you laugh at?
Mine’s obviously pretty straight forward with mashie being an old 5-iron…It’s just a name I picked many moons ago with my first e-mail account mashie@aol.com and have stuck with it…The 72 is just a score that I’m happy with whether I shoot one that day or not…
But does anyone know who the avatar is? Or is that too easy too? 
I had been wondering who that was, please tell us 
It’s Garry Kasparov one of the great minds in chess…like many of the people here in this fine forum.
I’ve always liked chess as a kid and have a deep respect for anyone who can tackle Fritz (Chess program)
Damn, Mashie…I thought you were Curtis Strange having taken a pic with your webcam
Ahh yes, Kasparov. That’s why he looked familiar!
No to Curtis but somewhat do resemble Fred Funk…Several years ago I happened to get bumped up to First Class on a flight leaving Houston right after Fred won the tournament and coincidently had a brand new wedge in my hand on the plane…Some dude came up to me and offered his congratulations for my fine play over the weekend… 
Remember those days when a you could hand carry club on the plane? Now it’s a weapon of mass destruction
Ha! I’d be surprised if one is allowed to carry tees on board now.