This here story all about Old Head Golf Links, you know. That place, it be real fancy, they say. A body hear things, you see. They say it’s built on a big piece of land, sticking out in the water like a thumb.
Old Head Golf Links
I hear tell back in ’89, two fellas, John and Patrick O’Connor, they got their hands on that land. Big piece of land, 220 acres I hear. John, he had big dreams, he did. Wanted to make it one of the best golf places in the whole wide world. Can you believe it?
They started building that golf course back in ’93, took a good long while. Lots of work, moving dirt and all that. They say it’s a sight to behold now. But I ain’t never been, too rich for my blood. Just hear stories, you know how it is.
Now, this Old Head Golf Links, it ain’t just for anyone. You gotta have money, honey. And they got these caddies, folks who carry your golf sticks for you. Yes, caddies are required. I hear they is mandatory. Can you imagine? Someone carryin’ your things like you’re some kind of king or queen? You gotta book ’em when you get there, I hear. They go by time slots, these caddies do. You can ask for them at the front desk, that place they call reception, fancy word for front desk, I say.
Fancy Golf Words
They got all these fancy words for things, too. Like, instead of just sayin’ “start here,” they got a word for it. I don’t recall what it is, though. Old brain ain’t what it used to be. But it’s all part of the show, I reckon. Gotta make it feel special, for all them rich folks. I’m happy with my old garden. Don’t need no fancy golf sticks to make me happy.
Old Computers and Old Style Pages
You know, this talk about old things got me thinkin’ about them old computers. Some folks still use them old things, you know. And them old computers, they use these old browsers. Like old-timey programs to look at things on the internet.
- They got these things called “search engines,” you type in what you’re lookin’ for, and it finds it for you. Like a bloodhound sniffin’ out a rabbit, but for information.
- And there’s this one called Wiby, I hear it’s for them old style pages. You know, the ones that look plain, not all flashy like the ones today. It’s a search engine for older style pages.
- Simple drop down menu, easy like pickin’ berries from a bush.
Keeping Track of Your Footprint
And speakin’ of the internet, folks are always talkin’ ’bout leavin’ a trail online. Like footprints in the mud, but on the computer. They say you gotta be careful what you put out there. I don’t do much on the computer. Just write my stories when I can. It is hard for a body my age, but I get the hang of it. This is a good way to preserve, protect and search through your online footprint.
I hear some folks want to keep track of all that, their online footprint. Make sure it don’t come back to bite ’em, like a snake in the grass. They use all kinds of fancy tools and programs for that, I reckon. There is a video provides an overview for how to use the Wayback Machine. It is a good thing if you want to know more about searching by URL or keyword.
HTML and Head Elements
And you know they got all these codes and things that make up them web pages. Like the bones of a house, holdin’ everything together. They got these things called “HTML” and “head elements.” Don’t ask me what they mean, though. It’s all Greek to me. But I hear they’re important. Like the title of a book, and other things that tell you what the page is about. There are various HTML head elements, including title, link, and so on.
Golf is Expensive
But back to that Old Head Golf Links. It’s a world away from my little life, that’s for sure. All that money and fancy stuff. Me, I’m happy with my simple life. Good food, good company, and a roof over my head. That’s all a body really needs, ain’t it?
These rich folks, they chase after these fancy things, thinkin’ it’ll make ’em happy. But happiness, it ain’t about how much money you got, or how fancy your golf course is. It’s about the little things, the things that matter. Like a warm hug, a good laugh, and a kind word.
Anyways, that’s all I got to say about that Old Head Golf Links. Just a bunch of stories I heard, and some thoughts that popped into my old head. Hope you enjoyed it, though. It ain’t much, but it’s honest. And that’s somethin’, ain’t it? In this world of fancy golf courses and internet footprints, a little bit of honesty goes a long way. I reckon. Now, where did I put my durn spectacles?
