BCC's of the GT
Congratulations to 2007 GT BCC of the Year, Heather, who plied her considerable skills at Goodwin this past summer.
(Not that we need a frame of reference on this subject, but we'd be foolish not to check other sources. Fortunately, we have this puff piece to rely on, written by a BCC!)
2008 BCC Reviews
7/2/08 @ the GT. Based on the 6/4 BCC review by Sherpa Jeff, the "working analogy" for tonight's BCC effort is "make up sex." That said, we were half-expecting to be ignored again as the BCC was making laps around the Goat Track like it was the NASCAR event at Loudon, but she did eventually catch us after #2 and made several return trips, which may have rinsed away the bad taste left by the BCC debacle on 6/4. She even got a chuckle out of Judy talking during Matt's backswing at the tee on #6, with her "nice butt, nice wiggle" comment. For now, the GT BCC is off "double secret probation."
6/25 @ the UGT. Altough we're not big fans of Keney's policy to have the BCC leave the course to bartend at 6:00 or 6:30, as is generally the case, we can't fault Jen for that. In fact, she may well be the best BCC that Keney has had in quite some time, which may not say a whole lot, but the fan base is growing and justifiably so. We look forward to seeing Jen during our next round and appreciate her efforts thus far. Not that it's an award that she would care to win, but Jen does display many of the attributes that could earn her Miss BCC 2008.
6/12/08 @ Blue Fox Run. Apparently BFR (under the same ownership as Copper Hill a/k/a the Goat Track) has taken a page out of the GT's training manual from last year, i.e., "the BCC in training program," with a BCC and a BCC assistant making the rounds. Our BCC for this round was cute and pleasant, making her a good mentor for her trainee, who was either really studious or just along for the ride and disinterested in her summer job because she didn't say a word. This may not bode well for the trainee. Overall rating 3 1/2 coolers out of 5.
6/4/08 @ the GT (Copper Hill, courtesy of Sherpa Jeff). "The BCC approached and passed us at 15 m.p.h. near the first green, never to be seen again. She did say "hi" on her way by though." This seems out of character for the BCC's at the GT. We'd like to chalk it up to the fact that she may have just started, since most college students have only been home for 3 weeks or so, but that may be a stretch. This raises an interesting question, is it better to be blown off entirely by the BCC (Keney's specialty) or to be lured in, convinced that she'll stop, then left hanging? A good opportunity for self-reflection right there...
5/29/08 @ Hawk's Landing. Morgan was the most diligent BCC we've run across in quite a while and was reasonably "talented"; however, the name led us to wonder whether she might be using a fake name for work, not unlike some people we've run across at other venues named Autumn, Dakota, Summer, Savannah, etc. She circled our group more times in 15 minutes than the average BCC at Copper Hill, Keney, or Airways would in a month. Good job and a possible contender for 2008 BCC of the Year. Overall rating 3 1/2 coolers out of 5.
5/14/08 @ the GT (Copper Hill). Since this marks the first BCC sighting of the Tracking Season (for purposes of this page), this is the benchmark. Bad job on our part for not pulling information from the BCC. Then again, it didn't seem necessary, her good deeds and personability didn't need to be drawn out. She gets points for finding, retrieving, and returning a sweatshirt lost by a member of our group and additional points for intriguing most of the group with the small stud piercing above the corner of her lip. Good job of going above and beyond the call. Highly commendable and we don't expect to see that level of effort again anytime soon (this prognostication/BCC prophecy was fulfilled on the 6/4 review)
5/10/08 @ the UGT (Keney). In true Goat Track fashion, during today's late afternoon round it looks like the folks at Keney have applied the GT theory on practice greens to the BCC, i.e. , if the sign in the pro shop says the BCC is on the course, don't expect to see one, if it says she's off the course, you may have a 50/50 shot. Both clever and somewhat irritating. Well played, Urban Goat Track.
2007 BCC Reviews
9/20/07 @ Airways. This Track has always had the most reliable BCC's. Much like US Airways flight attendants, they may be a bit older, but they're always reliable and friendly. Throw that load of crap out the window and let someone else scoop it up! Although the Airways BCC was ten years younger than we were accustomed to (i.e., barely AARP eligible), the "last call at 5:30" didn't sit well with the Trackers at the fourth Minor and understandably so. All present would've traded those ten years of "youth" for another appearance or two by the cart.
9/14 @ Goodwin. Although it provided the front-runner for BCC of the Year, Goodwin needs to work on its recruiting. Post-Labor Day, many Trackers have been left hanging high & dry because Goodwin only seems to recruit BCC's from the college ranks (not complaining, just hoping for alternatives when necessary). That said, on this incredibly hot and humid day, DM and I were "forced" to go to the 19th for refreshment, where we met Michelle. Kudos to DM for opening the conversational floodgates. The most noteworthy comment from Michelle (and there were many) was how she kept getting speeding tickets in her Infinity I-20 (or was it an I-30?). What college student, at Central no less, is driving a car like that? By her own admission, Michelle isn't "book smart", but is great nurse material because she likes dissecting things (I'm sure I'm not the only one shuddering at this thought). Style points awarded for her double piercing (i.e. the bar in her ear, in one side and out the other, as are most comments and thoughts, possibly). These were just the highlights, but this was possibly the most disturbing conversation with a BCC or quasi-BCC since Due Passe was involved a few years ago.
9/2 @ Goodwin. Heather is the pre-eminent candidate and front-runner for BCC of the Year (her ascension to this status may be due in part to an 'Amelinda backlash' after the UGTO). She scored very high on all relevant criteria, which are kept as secret as the formula for Coca-Cola. That said, she also scored major points for sporting "Jackie O" shades while making her rounds and being the coolest BCC of the year.
7/17@ the UGT. The folks at Keney kicked it up a notch today. After what can only be described as a major disappointment on the BCC front at the Urban Goat Track Open (6/14/07), we were faced with a beer cart DUDE on the third hole (the guy who usually works the register in the pro shop). Completely unacceptable. Due Passe and I were so scarred by this abomination that we didn't win another hole on the front nine. After various rants were issued regarding this subject, we saw a new BCC in the distance on the 9th; an apparent oasis in the desert, as it were. Apparently Due Passe needs glasses because his recon from 200 yards out was less than accurate. Suffice it to say that we were left to wonder whether we were better off with the BC dude or the BCC that eventually showed up. In all fairness, she was personable and efficient, but Fred was kind of disappointed that her tattoos were so obvious (and large) that he didn't get to ask his signature question, "do you have any tattoos?" Kudos on her part, I suppose for pre-emptively answering the question. This poor showing served two purposes: 1) lowering the bar for Amelinda, who apparently needs to be graded on a curve and 2) bringing the dynamic duo from the GT back into serious contention for Miss GT 2007.
6/14 @ the UGT. Amelinda disappointed the Trackers today, en masse. First, the highlights: charm...Amelinda has no shortage of that; based on first impressions from this group and my prior experience earlier in the season. By getting out of the gate well at the UGTO, it looked like she was going to nail BCC of the year honors shut. Then reality set in and we realized that, much like the Red Sox, you can't clinch anything meaningful in June (of course the Red Slobs ultimately took care of their business, unfortunately). The "lowlights": apparently BCC's at the UGT call it a day around 6:30, which is fine; however, Amelinda did herself a disservice in the running for Miss GT 2007 (whether she realized it or not) by doing a poor job of setting and meeting expectations, not to mention blowing off the two other groups of Trackers entirely. We're all used to being disappointed, but much prefer to get a heads up that we will ultimately be disappointed, rather than be surprised by it. It may take an "extraordinary act," to quote Sherpa JB, at a future event in order for her to regain her front-runner status for this prestigious award.
5/21 @ the UGT. On Dollar Day, we met Amelinda's counterpart (apparently Amelinda's the weekend BCC). I wasn't wearing glasses, so I couldn't read the name tag, so she's still anonymous here, but she gets points for being exceptionally organized and personable, both of which are assets on Dollar Day. Her talents would definitely help the BCC trainees at the GT. We hope to run into her again soon.
5/11 @ the GT. The GT BCC's, (plural, as in 2 operating 1 cart; one was a BCC trainee [insert your own "light bulb" joke if you're so inclined]). The early returns were not highly favorable, but there was a re-grading process undertaken; very complicated stuff that requires serious "contemplation before execution".
5/4 @ the UGT. The first official BCC sighting of the 2007 Tracking season was of the lovely Amelinda at Keney (UGT) 5/4. After playing a couple of nines at the UGT, what a refreshing change... to be offered a distraction and a beverage while closing out a match. The consensus is two thumbs up on all criteria; the fact that Amelinda was wearing a name tag just highlights how customer-friendly Keney is and why it's near the top of my list of favorite Tracks.
DM and I were not camera-capable, so there's no photographic documentation of Amelinda's skills and talents; however, being first has its privileges and she will be the benchmark for other BCC's during this Tracking season..
