- Ouch. Still going to be another day or two before I'm feeling normal again after that one. Huge thanks to the Boats for the hospitality, they've got that routine down to a science. Can't wait to do it again. And the new boat they have their eyes on . . .

- Sabering a champagne bottle is indeed intoxicating, especially when you get a perfect, clean break.
- Bryson. Lulz. USGA big mad right now.
- What a finish by Pogacar. So much talent in their early 20's on the World Tour teams right now. Setting up to be a fun next few years. Just hope they can stay clear of any major doping scandals.
- The games overall left a little to be desired, but just to sit around with a bunch of friends on a Saturday, boozing, and having college football on in the background was amazing.
- I genuinely do believe we're going to win on Saturday and will be legit mad if we don't. Stoops and Co. have assembled an absolute squad, and this year is the payoff. Want to talk myself into 8-2 but think I'll stay at 7-3.
- Not a Reds fan, but this run they are on is ridiculously impressive and I have to imagine a lot of fun for their fans. Kind of cool to watch from the outside.
- The crisp chill in the air in the mornings and evenings right now is just perfect. Bring on the chili, soups & chowders, fall beers, pumpkin pie shots (looking at you, Josh), and of course plenty of brown water, neat. All of it. Ready.