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It was still being built in April when I was last there. The driver pointed it out to me while taking me to my hotel a lttle further down Soi 13. It's on the 2nd road end of Soi 13 across from the Lek's Pool. Anyone know the opening date? Gren

Just as an FYI, go back and look at the PSC site again (not sure what it says in the book). I think the site lists 10% off the room rate and 20% off food. Never stayed there but it looks nice from the outside. Also I was a little surprised about the # hotels on the PSC discount list. A decent selection for you fellow PSC members out there. Gren

As Carlsburg can attest I have had my share of water balls. The 1st round I played in Thailand was at Lam Chebang with him. I had 12 balls at the 1st tee and ended up buying anything 6 pack at one of the drink stops I was loosing so many. Towards the end Ben got the two caddies to wave at me as I was going to the tee and when I asked what that was all about they all said togeather, bye-bye ball, and I plunked that one in too. I don't think they were Nike's though Ian. Gren

The Grand President Hotel on Soi 11. I couldn't find the hotel's own website, only reservation sites so I didn't link it. Has a pool (never been in it), and a wide variety of nice rooms (I've done the Topaz a few times). Its about 200 to 250 yards up Soi 11 off Sukhumvit. I think the Nana BTS station is right there as well. Gren

Ray, Please make sure you save a bunch of Nike Balls for Duece to use. I played a round at the Thai Navy course with Duece and a few other guys, and Deuce swore after loosing about 4 balls in the water on one hole he would never use Nike Balls again. He may have actually cussed on that hole too, very un-Duecelike. Gren

Carlsburg, 1st off I’m playing in the 2nd Annual RideHer Cup no matter what the value, but I’m not sure I am following your logic. I think what you spelled out here says your vision is to host an amateur non serious golf tournament (which I agree with) but not have the level of prizes, female involvement, and a much higher cost than another amateur tourney that has just come to light (the Mistys Tourney) so that things are kept to a smaller scale and not serious? I know they are different events and maybe cater to different crowds (expats vs. vacationers) but they are both golf tourney’

Deuce, I am shocked at your geographic mistake. I have included the following link (I hope this works) http://www.kingdomtravel.com/epcotmap.htm to a special place in Orlando, FL which is clearly where Norway is located. A you can see Norway is right between Mexico and China, please recheck your out of date English maps. Gren

Golfer, I was wondering if either or maybe both or your Norwegian friends has moved to the US in the past year?? If no, do either have a family member living in the US??? If no, do either think they might be coming over to the US in the next year or say 10 (yes a vacation counts)? If no, was their favorite movie made in the US??? If no, would they like to see Brittany Spears, J Lo, Beyonce or any American woman naked? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then according article 5, section 12, subparagraph 2 of the RideHer Cup regulations they shoul

Great pic's Joop, Sorry we couldn't hook up for an exchange (not that I knew anything about the missing trophy Doggie) but I guess you were a little busy this past year. Look forward to seeing you and your family in Pattaya in late Oct/ early Nov. Gren

Thumper, the only way to do better is if you have a better time out there. I think we all had a blast last year so I am hoping this year will equal and maybe surspass it, and pehaps this time I won't hit anyone. I really only get competative when it comes to trying to rile up Doggie. Matt

SteveO, I thought you managed your balls fine last year... wait a sec, am I remembering the golf course or Walking St? Gren

Very Funny Duece, but clearly you are embellishing about the "Where did that fucker go" quote. RobertCC might be able to verify I have never heard you cuss after a bad shot. I remember a strained "Oh my goodness" from you while Bob and I were piling up the shouts of "Fuck" and "Dammit to Hell". Sounds like revisionist history to me... kind of like a non contrivesial RideHer Cup win by the Euros that you are all coming out of the woodwork to remind us of now. Just wait till this year. Gren

Hold on her a second Doggie. So your an accomplished enough golfer to go out and play a round at St Andrews but when playing for the US Team in the Ride Her Cup you can't manage a 1/2 point? Hmmm??? Anyone else smell a fix? (Just fullfilling my captian's duties from last year Callum, hope you had a great round). Gren (Matt)

I've stayed there a few times in nice and not so nice rooms. The refurbished ones are pretty good. I would suggest a room on the pool side rather than seaside. The ocean is pretty far off so what you really have a view of is of the rooftops of all the buildings about a 1/2 mile from the bay and back to you. The other side is a large pool view and saves you a few baht, quieter too I think. My place was cleaned maybe 2 or 3 times a week and laundry service was included but I think I had to drop it off and pick it up. Also know that you have to provide all your own hotel basics like toil

One thing Doggie forgot to mention about the "motercyclist" incedent was that he was riding on a cart path towards me (so he could see me swing), was not wearing a helmet and only slowed down to glare at me as he continued on along. Of course the bounce off his head put me further away from the hole but I was just glad it didn't kill him. Gren PS . Just wait till this year, I almost hit a lady jogger yesterday here in Miami when my buddy started to tell me a joke in the middle of my swing to be "funny". She of couse told me all about it as she was jogging past us.

I think this was a rule last year but not strictly enforced, a 100 baht fine for apologizing to your partner for a bad shot. The fine money could go into a drink kitty for all participants to enjoy. I think we could also add some type of prize for managing to hit a shot that ends up behind you, yes I saw this done last year by a very good player. Gren (Matt)

Doggie, I plan to be there again, except this time on the winning side, the USA baby. I've been dutifully going to the range and getting in some summer rounds here in Florida to train and I have definitely improved... my tan. My handicap is still sky high, like my moon ball tee shots so I think I may be in the running for another Shot of the Day like last year, look out motorbike drivers. Gren (Matt)

I almost don't want to say anything about this to keep the "secret" to myself but... its a very nice place for what it is. It is out of the way (but right on a highly traveled Baht Bus route) and it doesn't have a pool or elevator. Traffic noise might be noitable the lower your room is in the hotel. Other than that its great for me. Very clean rooms, nice size shower (no tub), safety deposit boxes downstairs (they were installing in room electronic safes while I was there last time), big beds (a little on the very firm side), mini fridge and coffee maker (no room service that I was aware

I think I am on your flight from Tokyo to Bkk but I am staying in BKK 2 nights and heading to Pattaya on the 18th. Maybe I'll see you there. Gren (Matt)