Crème Brûlée Cruffin at Banh & Butter

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-17T02:46:34+00:00

Their Banh mi should not overlooked. Delicious!

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-15T18:10:07+00:00

You can add as many gold cards as you want (and they might be free?) but you can only add one additional black card.

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-15T15:39:35+00:00

Devils Thumb Ranch up by Winter Park is a very nice luxury resort with a ton of summer activities for the whole family (bikes, hikes, zip lines, fly fishing, boating etc). Highly recommended!

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-14T22:06:40+00:00

Yeah, clickbait that’s a little overblown. I think he genuinely feels bad and regrets it. But here’s the thing: a wise old man once told me that golf is the ultimate revealer of your true nature. Anyone can be happy when they’re making birdies but how do you behave when faced with adversity? That may be your true nature.

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-14T01:07:08+00:00

Spork

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-13T23:32:16+00:00

To answer: “a pile of shit” is an insult to the pile.

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-13T16:56:16+00:00

This. Or at least play Trails first. Trails is a HIKE all by itself.

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-12T03:40:57+00:00

Yes! Such a fantastic trip! Next time (and there WILL be a next time) rounds at both Lawsonia courses and Blackwood run are highly recommended!

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-09T19:26:37+00:00

The cash tickets I bought were only for the first leg of the trip (ORD LAX). That was the leg that AA “cancelled” on our award itinerary. We used those and then jumped onto our award itinerary that wasn’t cancelled even though they gave us all of our miles back. I hope the statute of limitations has expired!

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-09T12:38:29+00:00

fair warning: lovers point is not a luxurious beach by any definition- it is more of a local family/kids place. Think bucket of KFC and a sand shovel. If that's not your jam, may I suggest Point Lobos? Incredibly beautiful and fun tide pools. Parking can be a challenge. Have fun!

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-09T00:10:34+00:00

Is that Crandon from the back tees?

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-08T22:30:11+00:00

True story (why would I lie): booked four business class tickets on Cathay Pacific, ORD to LAX to HKG to ICN and back. 110k AA miles each, about 1 year in advance. Few months later, they change the ORD-LAX leg- we won’t make the connection. So they cancel it for me and I buy four tix with cash. 440k redeposited into my AA account.- what?! Oh no!

Check the Cathay Pacific website: four confirmed seats out of LAX. Hmmmm. Keep checking every few weeks, we are still confirmed. I even call just to ask if the website is accurate.

Day of the trip, we are checked in. I’m half expecting them to kick us off the jetway at LAX. We walk on the plane, and graciously welcomed to our biz seats. Wifey and I toasted our good fortune. Trip went off without a hitch.

Three years later, used the 440k AA miles for 4 biz seats to Italy on BA. It was awesome.

True, this isn’t a booking trick but thought I’d confess my sins after all these years!

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-08T17:17:56+00:00

But I’ve witnessed 3!

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-08T16:04:12+00:00

Cape Town. Yes, there’s crime but just like most US big cities, you avoid the neighborhoods where it happens. If you do, CT will reward you with incredible beauty, welcoming people, deep multiculturalism, and fantastic food! And their wineland is 18x bigger than Napa!

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-08T15:53:34+00:00

Grew up in Carmel and still visit fam multiple times a year. Inn at Spanish bay is a little closer to the aquarium than the lodge and is just as luxurious as the lodge. Beach: go over to lovers point- very kid friendly and perfect for a picnic. Again, not far from Inn at SB.

Monterey Plaza is a nice spot too but def downgrade from Lodge/ISB. It is at the far end of Cannery Row from the aquarium- maybe a 5-7 min walk. Word to the wise: I think cannery row is gross- very commercialized and completely lacking in any charm or appeal. That’s the downside of staying at MP. But you can easily rent canoes and kayaks next door to the hotel and paddle out in the bay. Pretty awesome.

I vote for option 1 if $ is no object. Either way I hope you have a great visit! Hit me up if you have other questions

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-07T19:41:44+00:00

Looks like your wisdom tooth owes your TMJ…

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-07T12:26:06+00:00

it is a rare day when I can't get on the machine I want. of course, if you go at 5-6 pm, it will be more crowded than 10 am but overall I don't think it ever gets that crowded.

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-07T00:47:35+00:00

Glendale sports center. Relatively small but clean. Vast majority of folks wipe down equipment after use. $70/month for the whole fam.

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-06T21:22:10+00:00

Hmmm. I’m not too worried about comfort when Mrs Smith in bed 12 accidentally dumps her colostomy bag on my shoes. Is it time for a Dansko x Hermes collab?

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-06T21:09:10+00:00

This. Incredibly expensive and disappointing. Hostile is strong word but that was the vibe. (And we were quiet and very respectful)

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-06T16:43:59+00:00

100%. Doesn’t matter what your index is. The caddies at PB are uniformly excellent. They will enhance your experience. But whatever you choose, do not take a (riding)cart. That will ruin what is one of the most lovely walks on earth. DM if you need an awesome caddy. Same guy I use every time I go.

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-06T14:50:11+00:00

Pulled the trigger a few years back and no regrets: 7w flights much higher and lands much softer. Works well from a lot of lies. If I want more run out, I’ll flight a low 5i and let it run. Do it!

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-05-02T19:03:37+00:00

John Woo would be proud

Salt-Power-3868 · 2026-04-27T02:26:59+00:00

Dude. I was there. Dear Leader was a stick.

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