The tickets were part of an online package and were non-transferable and non-refundable. I canceled her and her daughters air reservation through the airline, but was able to still retain the tickets for her if she chooses to use them at a later date up until Mar 2010 with a rebooking fee. I refunded all her money and it is up to her whether she wants to do that trip in the future with her daughter. My kids and I are still making the trip this August. I'll send you a link to my travel blog in the alternate universe - no pictures of my non-6 pack belly though.
I remember back in the early 80's that a lot of Vietnamese boat people settled here in Portland. They still seem to be a pretty tight knit community. It probably takes a generation or two to fully assimilate to the American culture.
Yes, I should look into my little 9 hole par 3 in my neighborhood. The problem is I always have something else planned or todos around the house and yard.
The putting game I learned yesterday is fun and challenging for playing even by yourself. You stick 3 tees at roughly 5, 10 and 15 feet from the hole. You putt 3 balls from each tee. Sinking all three balls from the closest tee is a par, sinking 2 of 3 from the middle tee is par and sinking 1 of 3 on the farthest tee is par. When I played yesterday against my instructor, I won by a stroke (but he was not aiming his balls)! I can see this game helping me to gain much confidence on the greens. Plus, the great thing about where I take lessons is they have 3 practice putting and chipping greens that are free to use.
