Not the Only Pebble on the Beach

Watched the Pebble Beach pro/am this weekend. Seems like that tournament has lost most of it’s luster. Speith and Cantlay were there, but most of the other top golfers were playing in Dubai: Dustin, Rory, Michelson, etc. Fewer A-list celebrities in the pro-am. I guess some stars are getting too old, and the younger actors aren’t playing golf. At least Bill Murray was there, knocking in backwards putts - much to Mark Calcaveccia's dismay. More money for golfers overseas this weekend, just for showing up.  Right now it’s Pebble Beach. Soon they’ll claim Masters weekend.

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Despite aching feet, Bill Murray still stole the show on Saturday, signing autographs and bantering with this patrons. He even helped the CBS on course reporter in leading cheers.

Friday evening I drove C down to IKEA. Afterwards we ate at the Westside Taqueria. C got the black bean tostada special. Me the brisket enchilada in lemon cream sauce.

Housework on Saturday, and laundry. Watched Pebble Beach. Cleaned and straightened all day long, getting ready to hot Anna and Caleb for supper. M worked all day, then came home and helped C in the kitchen. He baked an apple crisp. I zipped to Kroger for sugar and ice cream. M would’ve eaten with us, but was meeting a friend for dinner and a movie later. So he sat with us during the meal, getting anything someone might’ve needed. Then as we were finishing the meal he dished out our desserts. Good service.

Anna was dog-sitting W&MC’s pet Okie, so A brought Okie over to visit with Winnie. I was worn out from being on the go all day, though I did sneak in a quick nap while C was at the grocery. Slept well on Saturday night.

Sunday School and worship. JFBC pastor Clay Smith said the building renovation (atrium, offices, library/bookstore, and coffee/dining area) would be completed without a fundraising campaign, and be completed by Labor Day. Leftovers for lunch. Did more cleanup and straightening in the living room.

Pancakes for supper. Watched Heartland and Young Sheldon. Crazy Monday morning already.

TIM LINCECUM  [B-R Bio] as a MLB rookie, when challenged by his new teammates that he might not be strong enough to be a proper major leaguer, promptly did a handstand and walked on his hands from the pitcher’s mound to the center field fence. The story appeared in Sport Illustrated. He was drafted by the Cubs in the 48th round, even though he had been the Player of the Year in his state. Drafted in the MLB June Amateur Draft in 2003 (1,408th overall). Played for his hometown University of Washington. Decided to attend college instead, and won the Golden Spikes Award as best amateur baseball player in the United States. Was then drafted in the first round in 2006 by SFG. Future battery mate Buster Posey won the GSA two years later, in 2008. GSA winners Will Clark, Pat Burrell, and Kris Bryant have also played for SFG.

Not listed: the career leader in attempts, completions, yards, touchdowns, and Super Bowl appearances and victories.