Comment from lancellot

Excellent

So, E.J. solved his problem, and now he is looking for the hustle to get a quick, or slow depending on the length of the game, five grand.

The question is, will he drink before, and screw up, or screw up and drink after. He's got a car now, so is a DUI in his future?

Nice chapter.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023

I like the way you speculate.

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

E.J. Sure got a jolt of confidence after Eddie helped him get over his yips. But 5,000 bucks is a lot to lose. Especially since his drinking has increased. You mentioned to me before that he had his drinking under control, but I would hardly call him a recovering alcoholic. I didn't find any spag. Good job.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2023

If I said he had it under control, I only meant that he could carry on fairly normally while under the influence, but he is definitely still a drunk. He needs to hit bottom first before he can truly begin his recovery.

Not being an alcoholic myself, or even much of a drinker, this is new territory for me--writing about an alcoholic. I had to do a lot of research to be accurate about the disease, and I hope I got it right.

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

I'm not a golf person but I have been following this story. I look forward to the next chapter so I can see how the golf match comes out. I hope you let the main character win.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2023

Thank you so much, pbb. I'm just delighted that a non-golfer is looking forward to a golf match.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

There's nothing sweeter than revenge, I was always a competitive soul, and where else to gain revenge than in a sporting match or something similar. I love this post, it got my competitive juices flowing, what a big bet, how did EJ get so much money, beautifully written Jim, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thank you, Roy. By my calculation, he has about $28,000 in golf winnings that he has socked away for college. A win here will just about give him enough for 4 years of college in those days.

reply by royowen on 11-Jan-2023

He's doing well

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I'm pretty sure he won't yip, if he doesn't drink, but I'm not sure he can stop drinking. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to see what happens during this golf match.

The next morning, I woke up around 9:00 (The following morning)

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thank you, Barbara. You have good insight. The upcoming match is a pivotal moment in the story.

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Okay. So EJ has some new found confidence... probably from losing the yips and from the booze.

Only time will tell.

Nicely done chapter.

John

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2023

Thanks so much, John.