Originally Posted by Greger
Thanks for doing the opener, Rick!

Nice Job!
Hear! Hear!

Except for it being chilly at night, I had neglected to think about the official change of season. My air conditioner was finally started when fall arrived, although it had been installed in June - we were waiting for "electrical components" for the entire Summer, before it could actually be used. Now, of course, I don't need it.

The Seahawks, although officially 1-1, have been abysmal, but then, so has Russell Wilson. The divorce has not been kind to either side. But, both the UW Huskies and WSU Cougars are - as of this morning - undefeated, with 3-0 records. Still, seasons change, and so do records. The Mariners are surprisingly still expected to clinch a playoff berth for the first time in 22 years, but they have managed to go 3-7 over the last 10 games, and keep fears of the playoff drought intact. It doesn't help that their best bats are disabled at the worst possible moment.

The Dobbs decision has also changed the electoral season's forecast - only 47 days to the midterms! - as women have been registering at a torrid pace, and Republicans have been slumping in the polls. Dems Can't Count on More Good News (Cook Political Report) Trump, of course, is upsetting the applecart and Republican pols. Speaking of which, I think this will be the Winter of his Discontent, with no Glorious Summer to follow.

But at least next Summer, I'll have A/C.

Last edited by NW Ponderer; 09/24/22 05:56 PM.
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