Japan's Gain

The trip to Michigan and the summer fun that goes with it are done for another August. This is the last photo from our stay at Santini's B&B. It is fitting that KS is waving, and that she is in the water with the SLO's (upgraded by TJ to BLO's). She spent a considerable time in the big water, swimming, body surfing, and playing kid-eating shark with the kids. She's now back in Japan, having arrived there at about 4 a.m. our time today.


Tonight was a big night for geezer tennis. We had eight players: seven men and one quite good woman. It was mix and match, using Bill's card system to begin and then winners against winners. After that, Tennis Dennis and I played Dennis Tennis against Jerry and Becky to finish out the night. Two hours plus on a humid afternoon and evening added up to a strong thirst and thus I'm hydrating as I type. Cold water tastes very good.

I had another tour around Como's tree carnage this afternoon. It's an amazing sight. The damage to trees was localized and areas just a hundred yards from downed trees were spared the loss of limbs. There are a lot of trees gone - many of them ash trees - but quite a few strong oaks remain.

The championship tournament of Australian Rules Football is in August down under. I used to watch it on cable, but their time has been usurped by garbage "extreme" sports manufactured for the American taste. They should televise real team sports like the AFL, rugby, and cricket. People in the rest of the world get pretty emotional about these sports. Are you listening ESPN?