I Know it is Tradition but it is Still Annoying

[USER1999]

I still cannot see what is wrong with trainers. They are shoes, no different to any others. I can buy golf shoes that look like trainers, deck shoes that look like trainers, leather trainers that look like golf shoes, etc. I wear them in the club house, and I get, oi? You wearing trainers? What is the problem?

 

[chrisd]

I wear them in the club house, and I get, oi? You wearing trainers? What is the problem?

The answer is whats been running through this thread from the start - the rules/tradition. If the club has a rule ie no trainers in the clubhouse as does my club, then, if you want it changed go through the correct proceedure to get it changed. Persuade your fellow members to vote for change at an AGM or an EGM but dont do what some on here promote and say I dont agree with it and so I will do it if I want or thet it doesn't apply to me.

 

[DaveM]

I still cannot see what is wrong with trainers. They are shoes, no different to any others. I can buy golf shoes that look like trainers, deck shoes that look like trainers, leather trainers that look like golf shoes, etc. I wear them in the club house, and I get, oi? You wearing trainers? What is the problem?

Yes I agree you can get some very smart trainers. Some say all black can look better than some shoes. But you also have the other side of the coin. You must admit there are some horrendus ones. So it makes sence to just put a blanket ban on them.

 

[User20205]

You no-ie speaky any englishy??

we're not far apart in our views then, I was advocating the middle ground also.

Not really sure what you mean by the last comment. Sounded like you were being a bit of a knob

 

[Smiffy]

Shortly after I joined Crowborough Beacon I had reason to call into the pro shop on the way over to Tunbridge Wells on a shopping expedition with the wife. As I wasn't calling into the club to play, I was wearing jeans and a casual shirt. I popped into the pro shop and a long standing member took it upon himself to follow me in.
Whilst I was there talking to Dennis (the pro) the member came up to me and said "I hope you're not intending to go out onto the course wearing "those" and pointed to my jeans.
It wound me up a bit but I didn't say anything.
Whilst I agreed with his principles, I didn't agree with the way he went about it and I made a point of never playing with the old duffer whilst I was there. He wouldn't have been much fun to play with, would he?

 

[bobmac]

Serves you right, wearing jeans at your age. Do they do jeans with an elasticated waist?

I was in a similar situation a while back, jeans on at a pro shop.
Rather than upsetting the coffin dodgers, I put on my waterproof trousers which I had worn that morning and were covered in mud and no-one said a dickey bird.

 

[User20205]

that's the irony of a dress code. You can't play in smart jeans (I'm not advocating this) but Smiffy can play in his wee stained, see through white trousers (there's a little treat for the lady members) :lol:

We haven't even touched on trousers with rivets yet !!

 

[chrisd]

Shortly after I joined Crowborough Beacon I had reason to call into the pro shop on the way over to Tunbridge Wells on a shopping expedition with the wife. As I wasn't calling into the club to play, I was wearing jeans and a casual shirt. I popped into the pro shop and a long standing member took it upon himself to follow me in.
Whilst I was there talking to Dennis (the pro) the member came up to me and said "I hope you're not intending to go out onto the course wearing "those" and pointed to my jeans.
It wound me up a bit but I didn't say anything.
Whilst I agreed with his principles, I didn't agree with the way he went about it and I made a point of never playing with the old duffer whilst I was there. He wouldn't have been much fun to play with, would he?

But if you dont mind me saying, that's a stupid thing to do!


Shopping with the wife - you should know better at your age!


Chris

 

[Tiger]

Just finished reading this 'war and peace' thread. Fascinating! Snelly Famous Five retort post of the decade!

 

[Snelly]

I still cannot see what is wrong with trainers. They are shoes, no different to any others. I can buy golf shoes that look like trainers, deck shoes that look like trainers, leather trainers that look like golf shoes, etc. I wear them in the club house, and I get, oi? You wearing trainers? What is the problem?

The problem is very straightforward. Trainers are for playing sport in and are inappropriate footwear for anything other than that. If you are not playing sport, you should not be wearing trainers. Running shoes for running, tennis shoes for tennis etc. Going in the bar at the golf club - proper shoes required. I personally recommend RN Williams boots.

http://www.denewear.co.uk/store/comfort-turnout/

One of my current pairs have lasted me for 13 years and I have worn them most days. Expensive but brilliant value.

Cheers,


Snelly.

 

[chrisd]

The problem is very straightforward. Trainers are for playing sport in and are inappropriate footwear for anything other than that. If you are not playing sport, you should not be wearing trainers. Running shoes for running, tennis shoes for tennis etc. Going in the bar at the golf club - proper shoes required. I personally recommend RN Williams boots.

http://www.denewear.co.uk/store/comfort-turnout/

One of my current pairs have lasted me for 13 years and I have worn them most days. Expensive but brilliant value.

Cheers,


Snelly.

Or known, back when I was a lad, as Chelsea Boots!


That would be late 60's early 70's

Nice that you keep up with current fashion Snelly old boy!

Chris

 

[Snelly]

Or known, back when I was a lad, as Chelsea Boots!


That would be late 60's early 70's

Nice that you keep up with current fashion Snelly old boy!

Chris

They are great. Timeless classics! No good with a suit of course. But then that's what Church's shoes are for.

I also regularly wear Converse All Stars (or midlife crisis shoes as my wife lovingly calls them!) - now that is 60's and 70's!

 

[chrisd]

They are great. Timeless classics! No good with a suit of course. But then that's what Church's shoes are for.

I also regularly wear Converse All Stars (or midlife crisis shoes as my wife lovingly calls them!) - now that is 60's and 70's!

How right is she!

Just a pair of plimpsoles and you have a full hand!


Chris

 

[bladeplayer]

The problem is very straightforward. Trainers are for playing sport in and are inappropriate footwear for anything other than that. If you are not playing sport, you should not be wearing trainers. .

Snelly Snelly Snelly ,your posts are always good for a read even the ones i dont agree with , sometimes tho , i get the idea you get pretty set on the idea that you are right & everyone else is wrong , this post is either a wind up or the starch in your y fronts are leaking into your system, can you remember the last time you did something silly and had a laugh ? have you ever managed to have a laugh at yourself ? do something silly today just for the laugh of it , life is supose to be fun , from some of your posts in this i believe you could be one of the members from the forrest of arden that ruined the round for our fellow forumer and his dad (i know it wasnt you) but you whether you believe it or not you are coming across as that type of person , "if your not playing sport you should not be wearing trainers " come on dude .. go out today , break the speed limit by 1 mile , get fuel in your car and go over by 1penny & dont pay the penny, drive to a sports shop with the window down, buy a pair of trainers & tracksuit bottoms & hoody, close the curtains , turn the radio up & chill out for 5 mins , its could be fun you know . try it once ..

 

[chrisd]

Snelly Snelly Snelly ,your posts are always good for a read even the ones i dont agree with , sometimes tho , i get the idea you get pretty set on the idea that you are right & everyone else is wrong , this post is either a wind up or the starch in your y fronts are leaking into your system, can you remember the last time you did something silly and had a laugh ? have you ever managed to have a laugh at yourself ? do something silly today just for the laugh of it , life is supose to be fun , from some of your posts in this i believe you could be one of the members from the forrest of arden that ruined the round for our fellow forumer and his dad (i know it wasnt you) but you whether you believe it or not you are coming across as that type of person , "if your not playing sport you should not be wearing trainers " come on dude .. go out today , break the speed limit by 1 mile , get fuel in your car and go over by 1penny & dont pay the penny, drive to a sports shop with the window down, buy a pair of trainers & tracksuit bottoms & hoody, close the curtains , turn the radio up & chill out for 5 mins , its could be fun you know . try it once ..

C'mon Blade - Snelly is quite clearly on a wind up as are a lot of my postings. It's difficult to get the humour out in a subtle way but it is there.


Chris

 

[richart]

Quite right, get a sense of humour Snelly and learn how to have a laugh at yourself.:lol::lol::lol:

 

[Snelly]

sometimes tho , i get the idea you get pretty set on the idea that you are right & everyone else is wrong ..

Quite right. You are very perceptive.

And although you find it incredible, I do indeed think that trainers are reserved for playing sport and yes, I know that no-one agrees but I don't care in the slightest.

As for going wild and having fun, I am afraid not. Although that said, I left the top off the toothpaste this morning on purpose after a row with my wife over marmalade choice.

Next time I am in NI (quite often as I have customers there) I will let you know and if you are anywhere near Belfast, I will meet you for a few beers and you can see for yourself just how old, boring, dull and conservative I really am...

 

[DaveM]

Or known, back when I was a lad, as Chelsea Boots!


That would be late 60's early 70's

Nice that you keep up with current fashion Snelly old boy!

Chris

Oy what do you mean? I still have 4 pairs of real "Beatle boots" with cuban heels the full works. 2 pairs are still boxed and unused. Would be worth a fortune on flee-bay.

 

[bladeplayer]

Quite right. You are very perceptive.

And although you find it incredible, I do indeed think that trainers are reserved for playing sport and yes, I know that no-one agrees but I don't care in the slightest.

As for going wild and having fun, I am afraid not. Although that said, I left the top off the toothpaste this morning on purpose after a row with my wife over marmalade choice.

Next time I am in NI (quite often as I have customers there) I will let you know and if you are anywhere near Belfast, I will meet you for a few beers and you can see for yourself just how old, boring, dull and conservative I really am...

Im actualy from the Republic but i would love to have a drab of sherry with you old bean ( is that phrased correctly)

 

[bladeplayer]

C'mon Blade - Snelly is quite clearly on a wind up as are a lot of my postings. It's difficult to get the humour out in a subtle way but it is there.


Chris

Phew