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My player this week is Kim Saiki
Monday: Just under a
four hundred mile drive but enjoyed every bit. New wheels driving like a
dream. Took it up to 90 mph for a brief period and it's solid like a rock.
Order a Le Bra for the front end from AutoZone and it'll be here in two
days. Just hate those paint nicks that accumulate after time.
Thee place to dine and drink this week is the Capital City
Bar & Grille. Plenty of daily specials ($1 burgers and $1.25 draughts today) and right across the street. I look forward to the all you can eat
walleye which is available every day.
Tuesday: Kim came in
around noon with plans to play with Aree Song but, an all day mist
combined with fairways that weren't cut due to yesterday's deluge, changed
our agenda. Had the sticks regripped instead and we'll use the pro-am as
our practice.
The course is not in the best shape. It has been raining
here for awhile and has taken its toll. The range is an abomination with
the main hitting area lacking quality turf to hit from.
Wednesday:
We brought in the pins today being last in the pro-am. Not a bad time
to play considering the morning was an un-Springfield like cool and
breezy. Warmed up nicely in the afternoon and the "Benji" slider
at the end of the round was greatly appreciated.
The fairways still weren't mowed
but it made no difference today. They'll be down to tournament height
tomorrow but we're still going to play "ball in hand". Too many
bare spots.
Thursday: A
slow start had us two over after eleven holes but Kim turned up the heat
with an eagle and three birds to finish -3.
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Sounds like a plan to
me; Many familiar faces may be found in the breakfast room at
the Pear Tree Inn as caderos file out of their rooms for that first
cup o' joe, a bowl of cereal or that all American favorite, a 700
calorie donut. Conversation bounces from the Rail Classic to future
plans and everything in-between. But heads turned and laughter erupted
when J.P. opined, "I just want to get through these next two weeks, go
to Asia and buy me a wife"! Sure beats looking for a place to
loop for the off season.
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That's using your noggin;
Looks like the interminable waits on the reachable par fives are thing
of the past this week. The field staff induced eleven minute intervals which
leave enough room for the group ahead to clear and we never were held
up.
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Rather be dead than red;
This is about the time travel plans must be made if a trip to Asia is
in he offing at the end of the season. One looper had his player
arrange his itinerary and wonders how much she saved after seeing his
layover. Los Angels to Thailand with a seven hour pit stop in Moscow?
But instead of being dispirited, he welcomed the chance to see Red
Square during the interim. Wonder how many rubles you tip the cabbie?
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Nip 'n tuck; Kim played
a pro-am on Monday at Bulle Rock (home of the McDonald's Championship)
and a couple changes are in the making. The second and sixteenth green
are getting a make-over.
Friday: Never
really got it goin' but still managed to get it under par. Shot -1. Need
to pull a Dina on the weekend and light it up.
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I should be slapped;
Kim hasn't been feeling quite right all week. A variety of symptoms
including a sinus ache behind the eyes have plagued her daily. On the
range today, Kim acknowledged feeling a bit better but "My eyes
just aren't right" was her lament. Stepping to the plate without
delay (but apologizing first) I quipped, "Kim, you were born that
way" (Asian persuasion). Being cool as she is, and understanding
my affliction (uncontrollable zingers), we both had a good laugh.
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No more Frosties in
Columbus; Read
about it here. More inside info from The
Columbus Dispatch.
Saturday:
Things just weren't right today. Lack of focus and a quick swing but
still shot -1.
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This one is beneath even
me; The Quest Motel has found a few caddies taking advantage
of their offerings for the week. 200 bucks is the tariff and free porn
on channel 47. A combination hard to beat.
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Serenity now; Il
Mi Chung is in the running this week and her manager, Young , is probably
a bit on edge. As we passed on parallel holes, I saw him
fondling a stress ball as he followed her. They pass them out at each
tournament and come in handy now and then.
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Adios; This is
the final career event for Michelle Estill. Time to experience fresh adventures. Happy
to see she made the cut.
Sunday:
Bad day all-around. Shot +4.
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