It was another good afternoon for bowling as it was cold outside but hot in the bowling alley as Ben Tutka bowled a 318 with handicap in the first game and Greg Lewis a 283.  Of course, Ben was my blind doubles partner and neither of us did as good in the second game. I did however sneak in a second-place finish in the first game doubles pot for my first money of the year.  Probably because I was an unbelievable 7 for 7 on ten pins for the day making me 18 for 24 on the season.  I am doing much better than last year and thank goodness I am only going to keep track for another four weeks.  

For the second time this season, I have no idea what anybody bowled.  I am definitely getting old and forgetful. My team won 5 points against Anthony's team as we bowled very well as a team.  Probably would have won all 7 points but Anthony bowled a 267 the last game.  I know Kenny Wiz was 30 clean for the day and Mr. John "That's why I am There" Paliga started the last game with the first eight but blew the ninth.  Obviously, too much pressure on poor Johnny, nah, he bowled awesome again. He keeps trying to be as good as me, but I keep telling him he has no chance.  Keep trying Mr. John, it keeps me motivated.

Well, on to the Bears now. The 9 and 3 Chicago Bears, best record in the NFC Bears.  They have a tough one this Sunday at Lambeau Field against the Packers.  Limit Jacobs' yardage, keep Love in the pocket, and be careful of Watson deep. They throw to him 3 to 5 times a game, but number 13 is there go-to guy in the clutch.   We have to run the ball down their throat and avoid turnovers, create some, and we will be fine.  10 and 3 would look awfully good, they can do it. 

The fighting Irish, my favorite college team, will make the playoffs, and they can beat anybody because they have the best running game in college football, so they have a chance.  Go Irish.

Well, the dinner was very good.  We had a decent crowd, and the staff did a great job as usual. Our officers are set for the year 2026: Anthony Serritella President, Lee Kaz Vice President, myself Treasurer, and Tim Magee Secretary. I want to personally thank Bob Kennedy as he did a great job as our President, keeping this awesome club moving forward.

Your secretary,

DJ 

P.S. Go Bears

Happy December Birthdays

Greg Will (1), Gary Klonowski (3), Mike Loye (4), Bob Schaefer (6), Joe Eppolito (11), Daniel Grimes (12), Todd Johnson (14), Dan Heraty (16), Bob Kennedy (16), Mike Sutko (19), Nick Mady (21), Gene Banas (23), Jack Carter (23), Chuck Cahill (25), Bart Crosby (28), Dick Kerkstra (31)