Judd and The Case of the NYC Comb Over

Robbie, Christina, Alyssa, and I went to New York on Sunday, and called Judd and Becky two weeks before. They had been at the cottage in Virginia and as they drove up to Connecticut, they stopped to have dinner with us. It was fabulous!!!! Around the table are: Becky, Judd, Alyssa (22), Christina (27 and living in NYC), Robbie, Sarah Bell (a Trinity friend of Christina), and of course me with “comb over”.

We went to a “mussels bar” told many great stories (many were embellished), but a great time was had by all. It was a very special evening for me and so good to see Judd and Becky. My two daughters were just in stitches with Judd’s humor!!!

Over the top

This last week was what I would consider “over the top.” 18 of my friends and family “orchestrated” a trip to Seattle, Washington, to play golf at the Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brian Cancer Research. This foundation was started in 2002 (9 years ago) when Chris Elliott passed away after a 2 year battle with the disease (see ChrisElliottfund.org for more information). My great friend, Phil Ahern found the only golf tournament in the country for this cause, and within 48 hours almost all had committed to flying to Seattle on Sunday, July 25, playing in the tournament on Monday, and attending all their festivities. These friends and family came from Colorado, Sacramento, and of course MPLS. One of our “teams” actually came in second place!!! There were 120 players played (including Celebrities) at Snoqualmie Ridge TPC course just east of Seattle. We were the hit of the tournament, having traveling all the way to participate. In the end, we gave an additional $7,500 to their fund raising efforts.

This is why I say it was over the top. I am so indebted to everybody who came with us.

The next day, all 18 of us traveled to Tacoma, Washington (about 45 minutes away) and played Chamber’s Bay in one of the most gorgeous settings anyone can see. It overlooks Puget Sound and is built in an old mine quarry. The US Amateur will be held there in two weeks as well as the 2015 US Open. Every hole has breathtaking scenes---you don’t even want to finish! Phil's lovely wife and our good friend, Julie, donated wisp bands for all of us to wear! Another amazing act of kindness!

See the pictures of our brothers who joined us!!!!!

Doug Hirsh - All Alpha Zeta

Art-
Just completed my 3rd world lacrosse championship in Manchester, UK. Team took home the bronze. We just made too many mistakes in the prelim round to get to the championship game.
Current DU player, Todd Baxter, was a star on the English national team. His father is British so he could play for the English team.Todd will be a senior this fall.

This concludes my playing experience as my knees can't take any more abuse. Will try and do reffing. The 2014 world championships are in Denver and DU will house all the national teams. There were 30 nations here this year and more are expected in 2014.

Take care-

Doug

Evans & Saunders

Bothers Evans and Saunders at a backyard bar-b-que (this is what they do in Minneapolis for the Fourth) giving their best imitation of "You bet your life" with Groucho Marx and George Fenneman.

Brewers 5 Twins 0

Veasey and Uihlein met up with Brother Saunders in Milwaukee and went to a Brewers -Twins game comliments of minority Brewers owner d-boy. We had a fabulous day then dinner with David and Julie at their lovely home and a surprise visit from the Baron. All in all a great 36 hour get-a-way with excellent company.

The Vegas Pro

Spent a great afternoon a couple of Sunday's ago in Las Vegas with JD. I was out there for a client conference and had a free afternoon, so Jumpin' Joe the Vegas Pro picked me up at the airport and we headed over to a sports bar/restaurant to watch the final round of the Masters together and do some serious catching up. I think we determined we hadn't seen each other since roughly 1974 or thereabouts.

JD has been in Las Vegas for several years, and after a stint with an internet start-up is back in the gaming business as an Assistant Casino Manager at Caesar's Palace. Works the 8 pm to 3 am shift with Mondays and Tuesdays off, so looks like he has the most important slot.
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As the attached picture will show, he's still in great shape. Gave up drinking years ago (hey, we have a designated driver when we're in Vegas!) and doesn't eat any red meat. Surely he has a vice somewhere, but other than golf I couldn't find it. He sends his regards to all the AZ brothers and committed to get to our next reunion. Hopefully he'll make it to Colorado later this summer for some mile-hi golf.

~RJL

Denver Boone in Stripes

The question: "Wow, do you have to go to some sort of referee school and do you have to buy your own uniforms? ~Art

The response: "The complete unifrom arrived today. Not only the clothes, but the flags, scorecards, and the 20 second timer for advancing the ball out of your defensive end, and of course a loud whistle that goes on your knuckles. Must wear Under Armour black T shirt under the stripes and white compression shorts under the white shorts. In 2 of the games I am reffing with friends, but in the 3rd game I am with the head of all the refs in western Florida. Lots of pressure on what his evaluation will be. So many potential scenarios that can occur. I will look the part and look mahvelous." ~Doug

Baby Betas at Bunny's