Posted in Random Thoughts, Rants on January 25, 2007 | Comments Off
I was surprised to find out my girlfriend was never spanked as a child but given a time-out to think about what she did wrong. A time-out?! If I was given her punishment I wouldn’t be thinking about WHAT I did wrong but rather HOW NOT TO GET CAUGHT the next time.
On the other hand [...]
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Photo courtesy of 808talk.com
Most of you already know the results of the 2007 Sony Open: Paul Goydos who chipped-in for birdie on the 18th hole to take the outright lead over Luke Donald and Charles Howell III.
This is my perspective of the final round in the Sony Open.
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This is a sign posted by Ian Helfer, Waialae property owner, some 280 yards from the 1st tee yesterday
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Courtesy of 808talk.com
Michelle Wie will most likely be watching the weekend’s events from the comfort of her living room, finishing her first round with a 8-over 78, finishing in second-to-last place 143rd. Currently atop the leaderboard is Luke Donald with a score of 7-under 63.
If you are looking for a “news story” check [...]
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Due to the questionable weather, I got to the Sony Open Pro-AM a little later than planned, but still managed to see many groups pass through the 15th green, starting with Jeff Sluman.
On the way into the course I met a fellow named Loni, a 28 year Honolulu Fire Department veteran, and we talked story [...]
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Local golfer’s opening round tee times (starting hole)
8:00 (10th) Dean Wilson
8:30 (1st) Michelle Wie
8:50 (1st) Kevin Hayashi
8:50 (10th) Parker McLachlin
8:50 (10th) David Chin
9:00 (1st) Abe Mariano
9:00 (10th) Tad Fujikawa
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Photo courtesy of 808Talk.com and Vernon Brown
Bring out the celebratory champagne, Michelle Wie won her first event as a professional in the Sony Open Pro-Junior Skills Challenge this afternoon at Waialae, site of the 2007 Sony Open.
Short-game accuracy is one of the the most important skills
Paired with Punahou classmate Alex Ching, team-Michelle defeated [...]
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In anticipation of the upcoming Sony Open, I have spent the entire morning scouring the internet for notable news or media from those working “behind-the-scenes.”
Vernon Brown , host and producer of a local podcast called 808talk.com and 2007 Sony Open volunteer, was fortunate to catch Michelle during her Saturday practice round and managed to snap [...]
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The start of the 2007 PGA Tour opened this week in Maui with the Mercedes-Benz Championship.
This upcoming week will island-hop tour players from Maui to Oahu for the 8th Annual Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu.
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Posted in Dogs, Funny on January 2, 2007 | No Comments »
Saw this dog on Inside Edition’s Preview last night, he’s a 10-year old Pomeranian named (Sleeping) Spudgy. According to multiple artices in the online community, Spudgy can only breath through his mouth but otherwise is in perfect health.
I watched this video 4-times and still can’t stop laughing …
(More videos of Spudgy after the jump)
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