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Chucker


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I noticed when travelling out west in Queensland that a lot of Pubs seem to be struggling. What about 9 Or 18 of them put a golf hole to the back ,side ,whatever and have people call in on there way past these pubs, play one hole record your score have a bite to eat , a drink and maybe a stay over. Then at some stage do another pub and hole. They get patrons and we get a free stay over. Maybe a Certificate or Lucky draw prize every so often .. ???????  Could it work ?    ps  I've calmed down after my last post.



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A very similar idea to the Nullarbor Links, the worlds longest golf course.

Each place across the Nullarbor from Kalgoorlie to Ceduna has 1, 2 or 3 holes to play, with a certificate at the end.

Seems to work for them.

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Just what I was going to say Ian, could be a good idea.

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Gotta say I agree would just be that something extra to look for and enjoy chucker I reckon you might be onto something,
Yeah I know not everyone plays golf but for those who do would enjoy it.

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Bruce and Bev


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not into golf....how about supplying GOOD quality food (not bloody burgers) at a reasonable price?

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Didn't think you could get a rare burger in Aus.

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I love my golf but consistency is my Achilles heel, Sounds like a good idea.

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Oh Kev.....you are a wit LOL - had to read my comment several times w=to work out your rare burger comment - very good sheepish.gif



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Dougwe


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Must admit I had to go back and read it a second time but then Uncle Al did get up first today.

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Now Dougwe

That's something for you  Hitting a stupid small bal that waste a good walk

Oops did I say that?

Beats anoying our little black cat

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Great concept but it would never work in western Qld - why?...well unlike the Nullabor with only one road, western Qld is many roads in many directions - some go to Cunnamulla or
Quilpie, Roma, Tambo and wherever......no straight line....no well worn track.
The other thing is just how many grey nomads, many on pensions, will stop at the next pub and have a bite to eat ($14 ea) , a drink ($8 ea) and maybe a stay over ($5)....could end up costing more than a night at the caravan park (heaven forbid).
It would be fun and a novelty but what those old pubs really need is b#ms on seats - shearers, agents, railway workers and travelling sales reps...the type that stay from 10 to 10 regular. Those days are gone.
Good luck.

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In all walks of life, one of the biggest crisis we have is an
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After all, some one had the idea that computers could be a good idea.

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I reckon a better idea would be to have a drink in a Pub Bar & be able to keep the glass if you pay $2 extra. Makes more sense collecting glasses than chasing a little white ball around.

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dishlicker


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Good idea the 19th hole lives on in the outback id have a few and then have a crack at a hole in one again and again oh bugger just stay the night



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Good idea the 19th hole lives on in the outback id have a few and then have a crack at a hole in one again and again oh bugger just stay the night



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dishlicker - looks like you took your own advice and had more than a few - with your double posting here  beer.gif beer.gif beer.gif beer.gif biggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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Yes John, and I think the idea was that 640 Kb would be more than anyone could ever use.



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I liked the glass idea till I remembered 1 of my ex wifes collected spoons. Never, ever again, spoons from acorn to becorn if you get what I mean.

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