Pete, I am not a speed freak and can live with slower greens in understandable circumstances, if they putt true. I think the stimp meter is not the way to measure conditioning on all greens, because the environment must be taken into consideration. I like the speed when it is achieved in proper balance to the design parameters and environment, like Nebraska. Severely contoured greens don't need to be so fast as they should be true rolling. But, firm and fast conditions in the fairway is another matter. I judge the course by how firm the fairways are, with consideration to unussual wet weather conditions that can't be helped. Over fertilized and over watered is just a downer. Particularly the approaches should not be over watered. I know they take a beating and need higher fertility, but keeping carts away from approaches and doing all possible to keep them firm is much appreciated.
Roughs properly conditioned are also an essential in my judgemental considerations. I don't care how scruffy they look, if that is the architectural style of whispy rough, then that is what I like regardless of looks. I hate roughs that become too lush and unplayable for reasons of hurting your wrists if you are lucky enough to find your ball, and no chance of recovery. Again, the course style dictates the roughs conditioning. If it is a parkland course, I like to see them cut about 2 inches and under fertilized, rejecting the green color wall to wall popular opinion for playability-recovery possibility.
I think you had HMB in very good condition, and I hope to see Pajaro someday soon.