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Oh how I long for a west coast or even southern life style; at least for golfing purposes anyway.  Some say constant rain can damper a mood.  I say constant snow can hinder a golf game. 

If you live where I do, which is along the eastern seaboard, then you're experiencing another dismal day of snow.  Only this time, it's a mixture of snow and rain, equaling slop.  I don't have to tell you that these aren't exactly the best golfing conditions, but I do have to tell you how my state of mind is handling it.

My objective this off-season has been to hit the range at least once a week (I know, I know, I didn't adhere to this philosophy early on, but have been since the turn of the year).  To maximize my free time, I've been designating Saturday mornings for my sessions.

Now, with the way this storm is being forecasted, this Saturday, February 27th, isn't looking promising.  I'm sure one day without the golf won't hurt, but what's more troubling, overall, is the reality I'm faced with: living in unfavorable year-round golfing conditions.

If it were below freezing, I'd suck it up and embrace the elements.  But with the amount of snow (or slop) we're expecting, there's a high probability the range will be closed.  Man, does this stink.

What's worse, if at all possible, is that I'll have to watch the pros compete in the Waste Management Phoenix Open in sunny warm surroundings.  Although I absorb the talents of the best each time I have the opportunity to, at the same time, I crave being outdoors in pristine golfing circumstances.  I'm not jealous of their life (alright, maybe a little), but I am jealous of the weather they play in.   

What does this all mean for The Golf Blog?

I'll of course have to work harder during the next session to shake off any accumulating rust, but mentally, it feels as though I'm stepping backwards in my overall pursuit.  

I currently stand at 348 hours of practice, but in my mind, this number feels like it should drop to 347.  And because of this, next session is a guaranteed five hours worth of work!  And come when the weather favors it, for $25, I'm spending all day Saturday at the range, outdoors! 

Hours of practice: 348 (347 in my mind)