Thoughts and Non Thoughts

One of the best golf courses in the Philippines. It also has a very cool microclimate, with a classy retirement community around it. The clubhouse as viewed from the fairway of the 9th hole. If you have a good drive, you will be tempted to go for the green in two over the water. But the green is narrow from this approach -- classic risk-reward. This is a challenging course. The greens are very tricky, the most difficult I've played in. My driving was quite good (for me at least) but my short game was shred to pieces by this course. I still have a long way to go to be able to conquer this course from the blue tees. Definitely worth going back to.

One of the best value for money divers out there. Classic design.

Great rendition of a great song A real artist.

Beautiful! Speedmaster Pro Alaska Project

More than three years on and I'm still enjoying this one. Matches well with the VPI Scout turntable. It's not the most refined cart, but it is not rough either. It borders on the warmish side of Dynavector carts but has that dynamism and a lot of the highest-end Dynavector character at a fraction of the cost. One of the best analog bargains out there.

I've had this pair of speakers for more than four years now. Very versatile, works with all kinds of music. Well-balanced sound, with a rich midrange giving it a slightly warm presentation, yet vivid and detailed. Bass is quite good for bookshelf speakers, specially for smaller rooms. What more can you ask for?

Family Portrait Homeward Bound Add caption

Add caption On the way from Tagaytay Midlands to Batino exit (Calamba). Mt Makiling clearly visible in the distance with the setting sun behind me. Just had to stop the car to take this shot with my cellphone.

The 18th hole as viewed from the Clubhouse. This has got to be the fastest green I have ever come across, and, putting against, the ball actually makes a U-turn if you don't putt it hard enough. Fantastic view though, isn't it?

Hole no. 14, a tricky par 4. Splendido Taal Golf and Country Club .

Don't make it happen, just let it. Swim with the current, not against it. Go with the flow, not of the river, but the earth and the universe.