Sunday

I actually started this yesterday, but then got distracted with The Winniferous, football, and an early evening of Rodney Strong.  Just never got back to it.  My bad.

It was kind of a dreary Saturday here in the 52722.  The remains of  Isaac finally arrived around 1000 in the AM.  Its never really poured, but consistent sprinkles, so no golf for LtPC.  But The W likes her walks along our various routes, so at least I got my exercise.  W has good muscle-memory...she knows where the wildlife likes to hang out.  She probably knows the local critters by name.

I checked in on the ND - Navy game a couple of times, but never watched much.  Either the Irish have upped their capabilities, or the Midshipmen have taken a step backwards.  And what can you say about those Hawks?  Actually, both games were really the equivalent of pre-season bowl games; scheduled for the benefit of fans, modest opponents, and fun atmospheres.  The fact that both of our preferred teams won makes the weekend a success, regardless of the scores.  (Kirk may not agree with that last statement.)

And props out to the "Clone fans.

The PGA Tour is out in Boston this weekend.  I note that here only to point out that this is one of the few tournaments that they run Friday-Monday in recognition of the holiday.  I'm guessing that total viewership may even out though as the Saturday round was broadcast on The Golf Channel, not NBC.

Speaking of other schedule-tweaking, the NFL is opening this Wednesday night, rather than their typical Thursday initial kick-off.  Something about not wanting to conflict with a political speech this Thursday in Charlotte.  Whatever.  I have my doubts if the same deference might apply if the other party's convention was the conflict.  Just sayin'.

The local air show ran into some unfortunate press this weekend.  Normally, the stories focus on the USAF Thunderbirds, or the Navy Blue Angels.  (They have the T-Birds here this year.)  But the news yesterday was a crash of an older Russian jet flown with an air act that I'm sure goes to lots of shows.  The pilot did not survive.  But there were no injuries to spectators, nor any significant damage to property.  Small blessings.

Any thoughts out there on the concept of Labor Day?  I'm thinking that our country probably celebrates it more these days as the traditional end to Summer rather than for the support of the unions.  I have too little interest to research the numbers of workers in organized labor these days, as compared to their glory years.  Unions had a real purpose initially.  The graft and emphasis on political muscle have combined to decrease their stature today.  But I still like their holiday.  Hey, I bet the Muslims in the Western cultures don't want to work on Christmas!

I know this isn't real exciting stuff that I'm sharing.   But you get what you get.  I'm headed over to the store to pick up a chicken for the grill. 

Golf tomorrow with my pals Cal and Ron.  Money will be on the line.

Hat-tip to 4 who is working her TGIF tonight.

Thanks for reading.  Enjoy the holiday.

BCOT