Rennich in Mexico, Doing The Lord's Work.

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I know the photo below makes it look like Mick is just driving around Central South Dakota, but don't be fooled. This man has the hunting instincts of a jungle cat. Notice how attentive he is, the intensity of the concentration etched on his face. This is surely the archetypal hunter-gatherer.

Mick on the hunt

Pheasant hunting, November 2010

Mick and Harley prepare their firearm for pheasant hunting in South Dakota. I had always thought that one used a shotgun for upland game, but retired US Army Colonels have a different idea. Here Harley loads and locks an AR-15 assault rifle for firing.

Actually this was for sport, not for shooting pheasants.

Look for the Louisville Lawyer with the ballwasher outside his office.

October 18, 2009.

Rennich's birthday is in November and this is the kind of pals Rennich has: One of his pals (who shall remain nameless) knows how much Mick likes to collect golf balls out of hazards on the course. And what a large collection of golf balls Mick has in his office. And how difficult it is for a lawyer to distinguish himself/herself from the rest of the market. So this wonderful guy got Mick his very own ballwasher--just like they have on the course. It is pictured below and it is a thing of great beauty.

One can imagine that Mick will market his law practice around this image. "Balls washed and dried while you wait." "Complimentary ball washing while the ink dries on your Will." What a marvelous gift this anonymous pal has given the Mickster! Already Mick has developed his own secret formula for ball washing fluid and scrubbed up a few dozen for Christmas giving.

Mick is a lucky guy! If you need your balls washed, swing on by his office in Louisville, Colorado!

Who could be THIS thoughtful? I mean who?

Taking it to a new place. More Class of 1971 Hijinks.

August 26, 2010.

WHS Class of 1971 Alum David Johnson and Mark Hanson fished the Tongue River in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming.

Pictured here, left to right, are Johnson, Mike Liggett, Hanson and Brian Aamlid. Only Johnson and Hanson are WHS graduates.

There are lots of moose in this area of Wyoming--four more when this bunch comes to town.

Mick's Pix RRCC 2010

Red Rocks July, 2010

July 31, 2010

Getting this group together is like herding cats. Harley up and got himself on jury duty earlier in the week, and we nearly had to sacrifice our outing to justice. Rennich coached Harley on how to avoid jury duty, but Harley's a soldier and manned up for his civic duty. Justice done, Harley showed up with schwag for the group--a sleeve of Noodles, most of which can be found this morning in the hazards and high grass of Red Rocks Country Club, I daresay.

We showed up late morning and had a great lunch on the veranda. Being at RRCC with Devine is like being with Mick Jagger or Prince--the doors just open. Living well is the best revenge.

Rennich owns this course. He shot 78 the first time around, several years ago, and 85 yesterday, with two birdies. We modified the Hole In One prize from $1000 to $300 and Rennich nearly collected. Twice. Paying Mick Rennich money for a golf shot is one of the more painful things I can think of ever having to do. His 212 yard five-iron to within the grip was the Shot of the Day. How many sixty year olds hit a five iron 212 yards, I ask you?

Miss C continues to be the most coveted award, and there was no contest this year. Devine showed up with Roy's Sport Shop WHS hats, golf balls from Buck$ and Buck$, complimentary lunch, pupus and beverages, the company of fair Deb Carson Devine, the undivided attention of Bar Wench Sara: the bar is high for subsequent Miss C competition.

Devine says he'll display Miss C on his credenza at work, but hosting Miss C for the year involves quite a bit of 'splaining. Only those who have endured Dakota winters, frostbite, Ki-Yi Day, mosquitoes and Hamms hangovers truly understand the nuances of Miss C. I'm not sure the senior partners will get it.

No Harley Heroics this year. No Miracle Par From Environmentally Sensitive Area. I think the burden of doing justice the day before lay heavily on Harley. And Hanson? Well he was shutout, and had no shots or putts worthy even of nomination. I think he spends so much time and energy concentrating on seeing that his classmates are having a good time that he gives nary a thought to his own game or glory. If there's a Lifetime Achievement Award for Miss C. There's really no contest is there? Really?

Was that a tear in the eye of Fair Bar Wench Sara as we drove away? Likely so. And as we drove home, Rennich said that he looks forward to this day, every year, like none other. Maybe Christmas. And he doesn't want the day to end. Me, too.

Thank you guys. The legend grows.

More photos

A few more photos

Photos Of The Day

Here are some photos from the July 30, 2010 Red Rocks Tournament.

Devine/Rennich Star At Red Rocks!

2010 Results:

Shot of The Day: Rennich. 5 iron from 212 to within eight inches. Tap in birdie.

Most Valuable Golfer: Rennich. Medalist, most chits, two birdies, massive drives.

Harley Cup: (Best Short Game): Devine. 55 foot putt, 15 foot putt.

Miss C: Devine: WHS hats, balls, lunch, drinks, host. He had it all.

Longest Putt: Devine. 55 footer.

Putting Green: Harley.

Shutout: Hanson

2010 Tournament

Our next outing is Friday, July 30, 2010 at Red Rocks Country Club in Morrison, Colorado.

All awards will be determined. As of this writing, Rennich is still the long-shot for Miss C. Rennich STILL is the best golfer never to sweep all awards--Miss C., Longest Putt, Shot of the Day and Most Valuable Golfer.

Hanson proposed adding a new tradition: A Thousand Dollars for a Hole in One. Voting will occur on the first tee.