About two years ago, I was dying to get one of those newfangled Gmail beta accounts. At the time, they were hard to come by, and I was too cheap to buy one on eBay.
I had heard that Google was giving away gmail accounts to users of Blogger, a subsidiary of Google. I figured, what the heck? I'll sign up for a stupid Blogger account to receive a Gmail account. That's easy. I waited and waited, and no gmail invite. I reasoned that I needed to actually use Blogger to receive that coveted Gmail invite. I had never even heard of "blogging". But I was so determined to get that friggin' Gmail account, I started a shill blog called "Grouchy Golf". My first post was short and sweet, because I figured that one post would qualify me for a Gmail account. But when I still didn't receive a Gmail invite, I created another post to better my chances. That began a vicious cycle: no invite, new post, spin cycle, repeat. Eventually, I directed some friends to Grouchy Golf for fun. They got a kick out of it so I continued to create new posts for our amusement. Two years later, and I'm still going strong! The ironic thing is that I never did receive that dog-gone Gmail invite from Blogger! Newman!
Grouchy Golf Blog
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 8:42 PM
This Month Marks Two Years of Grouchy Golf!
Eat Golf said...
Congratulations Grouchy! If I remember right, your first post was about a week before my first post and we quickly linked up. Remember the blogroll back then - There were only like 6 other golf blogs: bunker, blogger vance, MJ, nothree, golfblogger, Eat, and Grouchy... Congrats for hanging in there and giving us something to read (you too GB)
:)
Rich
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Blogosion said...
Do you want an invitation for gmail buddy ? ;-))
Keep on posting, that's so funny !
Cheers from France
Julien
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JFB said...
Happy anniversary!
That's a great story how you got started!
I love Golfsmith as well, their Snake eyes components are the best.
I scored a good deal with your F&F discount: I got some Footjoys https://www.golfsmith.com/ps/products/243192
$100 shoes priced at $79.
I'm picking them up locally(to save $12 UPS charge) for $55 (your discount saved me $23)
I've been having some heel pain w/my Bite shoes, so your timing is impeccable!
Thanks again, and I'm glad Google never sent you that email address,!
JFB
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said...
Congrats Golfie. I've been reading this blog for about a year, and you have an original perspective on our beloved game. That story of how you started blogging makes me laugh. It's funny the way things work out. I hope you're blogging in two MORE years.
AJ
Q-Ray Golf Bracelets
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said...
Congrats Grouchy,
Your now advertising Golfsmith.
From mean to sleaze in one week.
Can't wait for next week.
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said...
Thanks for the read and congrats for the two years. Kepp typing...
Also thanks code, managed to get two Mizuno MP wedges @ $50.00 off the pair. Even when you add in the int'l shipping still cheaper than I can source locally....
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Jat said...
guess I should probably pick up a bag...or two.
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Jess at Golf Bug said...
Congratulations on your Blog. I am a researcher for a new Internet television channel, www.golfbug.tv , and have been looking at other golf blogs. Due to the success of your blog, any advice for a new-comer would be very appreciated.
Thanks,
Jess at Golfbug.tv
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durante vita said...
Two years. Don't know if I can commit to anything for that long. Even if you did have different reasons for starting the blog. Congrats!
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mediaguru @ HookedOnGolfBlog.com said...
Grouchy: one of the originals and always one of the best. I remember when I started there were just four or five golf blogs out there. I wanted to be a big boy like the grouch....
Here's to two you buddy. (tips back frosty beverage)...
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Pretty Pretty said...
Happy Anniversary! Keep bloggin' my friend...
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BogeyMan said...
Way to go GG! You are one of the original golf blog pioneers and for that we all thank you.
Happy two year birthday.. Rock on for a hundred more!
Bogey (from BogeyLounge)
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