Attendance chart - Shame Day 1

Below is a list of people who have attended over the years and my estimation of their performances/excuses and likelihood to return(LTR) on a scale of 1-10.

Founders are the folks that were at the inaugural Al's Nest. Regular attendees are people that are staples and are missed at every turn. Intermittent are people who have showed up at more than 1 Al's Nest. One time Slags are those that had to be begged to arrive, showed up, performed well and vaporized.

Founders

The Founder: Brett Horger LTR (8)

Disputes with neighbors over bubblers have caused issues in recent years but a man cannot turn his back on his creation. It would be like Dr. Frankenstein not trying to find his monster ever.

Bernie Gillespie LTR (5)

Struggled with the rating because I'm not sure that Bernie can find his keys much less his way back to the Al's Nest. But with given deference to his status as our favorite Music Monkey more side to yes than to no.

Carmen Mozzillo LTR (8)

Oy Carmey. Ye gut me knickers in an uproar!! I'm all hot and bothered I am. Carmen will be back. Launching drivers into trees, taking devastating shuffleboard punishment, giving out pointers on cunnilingus, Stang talk, and tight denim. We are still waiting for him to adopt a 17 year old to drive us to GV.

Kyle "Dallas Buyer's Club" Yashin LTR (3)

This man has strung together more drop the mic moments at the Al's Nest than anyone. In the Inaugural Al's Nest he drained a 50 ft putt to win, "lost" his wallet making Brett drive him all the way back to the course, and broke the Al's Nest chug record. Deeply ensconced in marital life he is the classic "No Choices" husband. Deferential to a fault but loved by all. Stop Hiding.

Ryan Kearney LTR (7)

Our most beloved urinator! He has pissed on just about everything and everyone at the Al's Nest. Booty has been there the last two years but every year its after a round I'm not overly functional. Reports are given that he was hysterical until 3AM slept till 6 AM and disappeared before things could get started in the morning and pressure campaigns can begin.

Dr. Gary Jones LTR (6)

Big Gary is looking spry. I'm thinking that if invited he will show and hang out in the cabin, fish, read, have a few "moose urines" at night and back to sleep. Fairly confident that his countenance is seen this year.

Regular Attendees:

Jason Boyne LTR (7)

The Hood Commissioner. Minister of Mushrooms. An apt candidate to return and say something hilarious that I get hung up on for the rest of my short ass life. "Minus 2 Hoods!"

Brian Gaumer LTR (10)

He could not show and we would party at his house anyway. Or he could and will vaporize for one of his boys tournaments during the weekend. But never mind that now, we will deal with it when it becomes a problem. Undisputed MVD in 2018. Long live the King.

BBJ LTR (10)

BBJ and I have been the latest of late night partiers since MU. He would always return from Jack's, I would be crazed after dominating all comers on the pong table for 12 hours and then he would sweep through and mop me up. Now that we are older it still seems that he never gets drunk really. The strombolis go down well nevertheless. Had the best time with him in 2023 at Great Bear. Hartz part of 10 shows up with just me and him and everyone else suffering from cocktail flu. There we ran into Todd and Glenda two stupid people who did not know what hole they were on. They asked if we could jump in with them, I said "Sure!" meanwhile BBJ wanted to strangle me and throw me in the woods. Todd and Glenda were told they were in the wrong place and they moved on. We continued to parody them for the rest of the round and weekend.

Brian Danish LTR (9)

An expected return this year. Veteran of Al's Nests 4, 5, 6, & 9. Last Al's Nest was 2022 when the liquor was more heavily introduced. His last Al's Nest saw the innovation of Full Contact tableless pong. We welcome Mr. Danish back with open arms and full hearts

Anthony Forrest LTR (10)

He is the epitome of, "Not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time." Each year I ask him how long are you coming for. It's always a night or two. This year he has no options. It's either A, two nights, or B 1 Night with a trip out to the golf course. Doesn't have to play the whole round but must come out for the experience. Hasn't golfed with me in 17 years. He owes me for all the Eitan's and the Happy Hours and freaks I've had to deal with over the years. Calling in a chit.

Michael Moyer LTR (10)

Without the overwhelming performance of Chris Kahler in 2024 Mike would have been right in there for MVD. First he did not bring any golf clubs. Whether by design or by mistake that's a man that just wants to hang out. If you check the video from this year's invitation(2025) he is either eating or drinking in absolutely every frame that he was in. I respect that. Man works hard/plays hard. Kudos for taking the Al's Nest ethos and running with it. Big things expected in 2025.

Carter Leonards LTR (10)

MVD in his inagural appearance in 2022 you gotta respect a man who elevates the Al's Nest game. A tremendous golfer/drinker/friend we have been grateful for his attendance and the joy he brings to the Al's Nest. Apparently congratulations are in order as the Leonards family has just bought a new home! Cheers!

One Time Wonders

Chris Kahler LTR(10)

Not since Gretzky, Shaq, or Jordan has there been a more auspicious debut. The man showed up on Wednesday. Brought all kind of food and liquor. Drank himself into oblivion each night. His first 48 hours were among the best in Al's Nest History. Took many, MANY, years to get him and his work schedule to agree. However his performance was enough to make him our reigning MVD. He will be missed if that is a weekend that he is at work. Fingers crossed.

George Barnock LTR (7, no wait 1, wait 2)

In 2017 GB had a strong opening for his first in only Al's Nest. We were proud to welcome him. Medical difficulties have kept him away. I received a text confirmation that he has interest and that he was committing. Immediately, I ran to the closet and got out the scuba tank so as to not have to hold my breath too hard. In keeping with past rug pulling attendance promises, BBJ immediately signed up for three 1/2 marathons in Switzerland that Georege said he will also be running. Hasn't picked up a golf club since OBX 2019.

John Farley Jr. LTR (5)

A strong performance in his first and only showing in 2022. Showed up at 11 pm at night and partied with Moyer & Bernie as Bernie was going through an existential crisis. Johnny has 3 boys who we hope one day to add to the camaraderie. At least two of them are savages. We also hope his involvement will allow for Chuck and Jarett to enter their names into Al's Nest history books.

Andre Lennertz LTR (2)

Our favorite Frenchman once join us in Gaumer's epic year of 2018. I don't recall much of his appearance as it was unremarkable. The only thing I remember is that he said that he could see himself coming up 1 x a year and I said, "Perfect." Then he immediately revised that in Brett's kticen and said that it is "1 of 1." Another one of these weirdos who is so dedicated to his zip code that once his wife dies he will probably hang on like Gene Hackman to be eaten by his dogs.

Snappy LTR (0)

This story has passed into Al's Nest lore. Snappy, Big Gary, Bernie, & Brett demanded to play stroke play in the final round of the 2nd Al's Nest in 2015. They had a 10 stroke lead at the beginning of the day. Hartz, Yashin, Jones are carried to victory by the advantage of 6 extra strokes and Jones shoots 70. Snappy was bitter on the ride home in the back of that luxury Tacoma. No responses to any invites in 10 years.

Eric Danish LTR (2)

Man made one hell of a breakfast in his only trip in 2019

Larry David and Justin Federsel LTR (1)

Creatures of the night who do not golf. Always welcomed but never respond to any digital communications. I know you are getting them!

Often Invited, Never Attended, Hope Springs Eternal - LTR (0 for all)

James Shoup, Phil Quenzer, Jim Kelly, Chad Yingling, Chad Boykin, Nick Galati, Mark Jenkins, Keith Kohl, Jon Masishin, Jarett Rossi, Jared Bohn, Chris Canzanese, Brian Harris, Bill "Egg Salad Sandwich" Cleary, Darren Hydutsky