Main Entry: sep·a·ra·tion
Pronunciation: "se-p&-'rA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the act or process of separating : the state of being separated
2 a : a point, line, or means of division b : an intervening space : GAP
3 a : cessation of cohabitation between a married couple by mutual agreement or judicial decree b : termination of a contractual relationship (as military service)

Did you hear that Brad Pitt divorced Jennifer Anniston? How about Lisa Presley divorcing Michael Jackson? What still no big deal? Then why on earth did everyone here get their panties so twisted last Sunday when Roger and Warren called an end to their relationship!?

I see it as because it hit so close to home. Did you feel betrayed because you thought you had lost your home away from home? Was it because you thought one of your friends did the unthinkable to another one of your friends? Were you like me and blame the person taking the football without even to stop and think they had a valid reason? I admit it; I’m guilty as charged to all of the above.

We all know how ugly a divorce can be. The first thing you do is to choose sides. Do I choose my Dad because he has all the money? Do I choose Mom because she lets me do what ever I want to do? I think many of us were quick to do this, mostly siding with Warren because it was Roger that left.

A few of us got down right down nasty before Roger’s reasons were known to us. Things were said like and I quote Kyle Philips “Nice F****** hostile take over that Roger implemented, huh.”

Bruce Wallace never short on words had plenty to say “Roger won't agree with what I am going to say to you, but I sure don't give a s*** what he thinks. What has happened here is, Roger wants to start his own site, all by himself. That is fine, but what isn't fine is, he stuck Warren in the back with a knife.”

Even Mike Murphy a guy that hasn’t played since I can’t remember had this to say “The only thing that surprises me about what just happened is that it didn't happen a lot sooner. One of the main reasons I did not play here is I doubted it was going to last very long. I have the greatest respect for Warren and so did not post a lot of things I otherwise would have, and didn't want to take away from the fun anyone was having playing here.

Not so long ago, I thought Roger was a Lawyer. I was mistaken, he is not, but is the next closest thing it appears....”

Boy oh boy were the natives restless. UNTIL, Roger presented his case. (Only after Denny begged and pleaded with him to do so) Roger was hesitant to do so because he didn’t want to hurt Warren’s feelings anymore then he already did by leaving. But to please us, the members, he relented and did so. I for one am glad he did. I read his reasons with an open mind and could very easily see why he had to go out on his own. I hate to see an end come to Golfconn, but in no way, shape, or form, can I blame Roger for making his decision. I am sure if I were in his shoes I would have had to do the same thing. By the looks of the posting on the web board and the links playing going on now I really think many others here feel the same way.

I quote Dan DeShaney “After reading Rogers Mission novel, I understand why he did what he did.”

Even GrandpaBruce has softened up a little bit on his stance……..bahahahahahaha!!!!! “I too, still have to reflect on it more, before I make a final decision on my membership in this community”

And even Mike Murphy… ok he hasn’t been heard from since so my bad. L

I guess there still is one selfish thing I / WE can blame Roger for and that is that he should have had better timing and made some kind of statement to the members before leaving. Did he have to? Probably not, but I think if he did we all wouldn’t have been two steps from jumping off a cliff and in such a need of an enormous group hug. But then again if you remember the Golfconn site went down because of renewal problems. Some think Roger took advantage of this, I think Roger did it at this time so that the members could keep playing instead of waiting on Golfconn to come back up. Once everything was set on his site, why go back? I admit this is all speculation on my part and not Rogers words so he indeed could/should share in the blame on all of the confusion that has panicked the members.

The bottom line is breakups do occur everyday for one thing or another. Deal with it the best you can and move on.

So where do we go from here? The way I see it, if you want to continue to play Links with your buddies you play here at the Golf Cabal that now has a secure launcher to where the scores you see are the scores that are played, 1 time per round!

We are all adults, we don’t have to act like little children choosing sides and saying things like your momma wears army boots or your daddy is from Broke Back Mountain…………..bahahahahaha!!!!

Let’s get a fresh start here at The Golf Cabal and enjoy each others company, golfing, and posting.

About that group hug, I think Warren should be included!!! Warren has been a part of this group since dirt was dust. He gave us a home to play at when we needed and shouldn’t be kicked to the curb. I’m sure Warren’s feelings are hurt and probably feeling pretty low right about now. Could all of you perhaps send him an email or a post inviting him to our group hug and let him know that we still want to play Links along side of him? Warren, you worked hard at your site for us for a long time. It is now your turn to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor by just playing golf with your friends.