"If this is your first time playing here I hoped you brought lots of golf balls', warned the starter. She then helpfully advised "Don't miss right on the front 9 and don't miss left on the back 9". This is a very enjoyable trek, every hole a different test. We also did well on the … Continue reading DeLaveaga Golf Course, Santa Cruz
Cinnabar Hills (Canyon 9)
Cinnabar Hills is one of my favourite courses in the Silicon Valley. Three very different nine hole courses are available- Lake, Mountain and Canyon. This is a video of the Cannon Nine. Watch out for some fantastic views and the family of deer who were also enjoying themselves. https://youtu.be/MfUc1UTt-Z8
Coyote Creek (Tournament Course)
This Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is a real challenge. It is an excellent course. Every hole has something to make you think and it is easy to find yourself in trouble. A good tee ball is essential. Tournament is one of the best courses in Silicon Valley. https://youtu.be/tc9VnPNtsZc
Why America is Not Great (Part 1)
As we walked back to the car after I collected my daughter from school, she began telling me about her day. "We had a lockdown drill today, dad." "How was that?" I asked. "It sucks," was her reply. After I had a little chuckle to myself over her use of the Americanism, "it sucks" I … Continue reading Why America is Not Great (Part 1)
American Football or Rugby
The Rugby World Cup was very disappointing for Irish supporters. We had beaten the All Blacks (New Zealand) twice out of the last three meetings. We hadn't beaten them in our history before the first of those two wins. Ireland had a well-respected coach, and the team had performed well enough to be ranked number … Continue reading American Football or Rugby
Socialised Medicine vs Private Insurance
"Are people's teeth in Ireland as bad as the rest of the UK?", my child's larger than life dentist asked me. We were meeting him for a consultation to see if our daughter needed to get braces. He admitted that he was quite shocked at how crooked teeth were in the UK. He said it … Continue reading Socialised Medicine vs Private Insurance
Review of Premier League Game week 10
There were some strange results this week that played havoc with my predictions. Due to these peculiar results, I only ended up with five correct predictions out of the ten games played. (1) Southampton vs Leicester City This was an extraordinary result. I thought Leicester would win, but I did not see a 9-0 scoreline. … Continue reading Review of Premier League Game week 10
An Accent and a Language Barrier
Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and even Winston Churchill are all supposed to have said that the US and the UK were two nations separated by a common language. This could also apply to Ireland. Many people that I meet here are unsure of the relationship between Ireland and the UK. The vast majority of … Continue reading An Accent and a Language Barrier
Premier League Preview Gameweek 10
1) Southampton vs Leicester City This is a tough game to call. I keep expecting more from the Saints and St. Mary's is a tough place to for teams to visit. Having said that Leicester are a stronger team and have started the season well. My gut tells me this will be a draw, but … Continue reading Premier League Preview Gameweek 10
