- Just now getting around to finally being able to come to terms with Jared's passing. When I got back last week and was catching up, it was tough reading everyone's reactions here after having already gone through it myself when it first happened. This one hurts.
- Already champing at the bit for college football to start. Fact that there is a real game in UF vs. The U a whole week before our first, and not Buffalo vs. Toledo, to get the season rolling is even better. 45 days.
- "Positionless." "My best shooting team." Sure thing.
- HHI was an overall success. Made some amazing memories with the family, but going to be totally honest that it was also a huge learning experience. It was our first real vacation as a family since our 2-year-old became mobile and is adamantly establishing her independence. Man-to-man defense in parenting changes everything. But still, fantastic trip overall and already can't wait to go back. The fireworks over the sound were even better than expected.
- Most here already know this from the tailgate stories I've read, but the Schems sure know how to host. And being a fellow Spider-Man fanatic, Hoot couldn't wait to get home to his costume and to watch Into the Spider-Verse (fantastic movie, by the way) after the Spider-Man themed birthday party. Awesome watching the next generation and the things they get excited about. Also great talking to both B$ and 80 for a while, and the Anth-provided banquet collides were hitting the spot.
- Never met him in person, but was told by Sloot the green chipotle sauce made by Anth for the taco bar was a recipe from dK. Well done to you both, gentlemen. Stuff was
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- I'm pretty conflicted on Lance. Guy was my hero for years, couldn't put down It's Not About the Bike when reading it, rocked the yellow Livestrong bracelet hard back in the day, etc. But starting with my reading of Walsh's From Lance to Landis to everything that has come out and transpired since...I'm a huge believer in forgiveness, redemption, second chances, etc., but, man, that guy was so terrible to so many people for a very long time. Hard to get past that.
- That said, been listening to The Move since the beginning, and it's highly entertaining. I like it even better with the permanent addition of Big George, the best episodes in the past were always with him as the guest. The Rapha podcast is better for actual Tour analysis and coverage, though.
- I, for one, am a huge fan of the new schedule, but it definitely feels weird that it's only July and the last major of the year is upon us. Should be a fantastic week for true links golf with wind, rain, and chilly temperatures in the forecast at Portrush. Between the Tour and the Open, feeling pretty Euro at the moment.