It must be the corolois effect, but the USA seems to be inverted at the moment. Here I am in Philadelphia enjoying what can be best described as California weather (sunny, and about 70 F) having left a wet, drenched NorCal (my idea of what I would have seen in Philly).
Of course, the corolois effect applies not only to water going down the sink, it also applies to cars at roundabouts as well. Unbelievable isn't it.
I've been fine except when a moment of panic strikes, eg when I have just missed a turn (again) or am navigating through quiet back streets or around car-parks. I move off to the left, and go clockwise. No accidents though, so far. I actually got to drive (legally) on the 'right' side of the road last night. On my way to Bill's house, and I took a turnoff to early. It was a service lay-off, and the in road was on the left, and the out road was on the right, so for a fleeting moment, normality returned, and I drove on the left side of the road (for me, that is he 'right' side, ie correct side
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I was impressed with Huntingdon Valley, and Rolling Green exceeded my expectations. Both courses were truly 'firm and fast' at this point, and both have had roots poking through the bottom of the cups. Rolling Green and Huntingdon Valley's C nine greens are similar in grass (new versions of turf) but the A and B nines at Huntingdon Valley appear a lot older. It was a joy to repair a pitchmark there (a little more than a skid mark on a well played shot, but only just). The sensation of the pitchfork going through the turf into a soil that was so even in profile, with no harsh sand and no thatch was truly surprising.
Photos to come (still), but Mike (Mayday) Malone was delighted to see me with camera. The tree removal (mainly evergreens) has been significant and the improvements quite visible. Mike's review might get updated, or it could be a great opportunity for some before and after shots.
I probably should have taken a small dictation recorder, or a video camera with audio, and I could have had the 4 hour Rolling Green course tour with Mike to play over again and again. I didn't even get an opportunity to question the 'MorPaul' bunker on #7 before Mike was tlaking about it
. I was fortunate to be given $15 at the end of the game by Craig Rokke, mainly due to the wizardry of my partner Yung. It was a great day with Mike and Craig, following yesterdays game with Jim, Wayne and Kyle (I know you'll play better next time.
And, if anyone tells you that the bunkers at Huntingdon Valley are too deep and difficult, don't believe them. The 3rd hole (Redanish, but more Gibralter like) has a deep bunker left that catches a very poor tee shot. The only problem is you can't see the ball go in the hole
from down there. I would have spent ages looking for my ball, until Jim told me where I finished. Holing a blind shot is memorable, but not as much fun as seeing them go in (John Kirk, I think this sounds reminiscent of your thread.
Today, Plainfield with Bill. I've really enjoyed seeing Flynn the last two days, and will now see my 'first' Ross. I understand I am blessed to be seeing a good one.
Till later