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Before the digital age - Waikoloa Hyatt, 1989

Waikoloa Hyatt - 1989!

It was 1989 and Oracle had a banner year. So the company threw a party for its top achievers at the Hyatt Waikoloa on the big island. My wife took this picture of me in the man-made lagoon. Alas, mother nature has not been as kind in recent years or should I blame the cheap buffets in Vegas instead (smile). el-viejo, Manny

Last Tango in Buenos Aires, Sept 05!

El Querandi, Buenos Aires, Sept 05

Don't fall for that "last tango in Paris" routine. Go for the real thing and spend a full night of Tango in Buenos Aires! Start the evening with an intimate dinner and Tango show at El Querandi. Then head to Club Espanol for "salon tango" as Cristina, as my tango profesora will tell you. What a great town for ambience and the most entertaining people in the world - those portenos! el-viejo, Manny

I've moved to Las Vegas and lovin it!

TPC at Canyons GC, LV, Nov 05

Most people immediately think of world class gambling and entertainment when you mention Las Vegas. But did you know that it is also a haven for golfers!
"One secret of golf lies in understanding that ...no one cares what you shot. What will be remembered is what you said and did, how you approached the game, the way people felt in your company. These things are the true test of a golfer. Play hard, of course. Play to win. But to hell with the final score. Golf is not about shooting a number. It's an opportunity to live well!"

The Golf Guru, The Digest, Aug 2004

Youthful exuberance!

And you thought I was kidding about the el-viejo age thing. Well, it happens to the best of us. You're only young once! And to think that I once had all that hair. The interesting thing is that I still have my MGB and it still looks great with only 70,000 original miles. Alas, I wish I could say the same about its owner! It pre-dates my wife, Susan, below and she is still as lovely as ever too. Que paso, viejo?

Honeymoon at Harrahs, Lake Tahoe - 1978

Amor de mis amores
Sangre de mi alma
Regalame las flores de la esperanza
Permite que ponga toda la dulce verdad
Que tienen mis dolores
Para decirte que tu eres el amor
De mis amores

vocal by: Omara Portuondo

When your golf game is bad, go fishing!

Berkeley pier, California

Who was it who said: "Man does not live by bread alone" . I agree wholeheartedly! So, when I'm not golfing or learning to Tango, I sometimes go fishing! They say that for every day that you spend fishing, you live another day longer. God I hope, they're right, because life is good and you're only young once!

Listen to el viejo - Manny

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willy_wonka Jul 12, 2011 at 4:48 PM Report Abuse

dearest uncle manny! wishing you a glorious happy birthday, playing golf, enjoying the sunshine and all that! big hugs to you! hope you and susan are keeping well x
hasanhanks Aug 26, 2009 at 9:16 PM Report Abuse

Manny. ~It is with hope that all is well with you and yours...~
f8stop Sep 11, 2008 at 4:14 AM Report Abuse

thanks for your comment, kuya manny. i'm looking forward to browsing your travel pages -- ang dami!! =)
DAO Jul 13, 2008 at 3:11 PM Report Abuse

¡Feliz cumpleaños!
olja1234 Jul 13, 2008 at 12:57 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday to you Manny!
meiyergani Jul 13, 2008 at 9:40 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from Bogor Indonesia
elpariente Jul 6, 2008 at 2:02 PM Report Abuse

Que buen tenis hemos visto !!! Como decían aquí en la televisión , tendría que volver el rey Salomón para partir la copa, pues los dos se lo mercían
Maggies Jun 27, 2008 at 4:21 AM Report Abuse

Saw the video. It does remind me of our trip. Again, thanks a lot for helping me organizing all that.
marielexoteria May 27, 2008 at 10:18 AM Report Abuse

Ya viniste a Estocolmo? Tú no eres viejo na!
manuelEB Apr 15, 2008 at 11:25 PM Report Abuse

Señor Manny!!! I though you were fighting there to take back Malvinas from the Empire... It has been a long time, sir.