First Place, Second Place, and the $10,000 Putt

Well, another Juneau Golf Club Spectacular is now behind us. And it was mighty fun.

Alison got the "gold" in her flight and is $250 richer today...before expenses, of course.

Alison successfully defends her title in the Women's "B" Flight.

I managed second place in the men's "C" flight and cadged $175. Laura took the silver in the Women's "B" Flight.

In the money. Elmo takes second in the men's "C" Flight.

Hostess with the Mostest...Laura earns second place honors in the women's "B" Flight.

But the biggest thrill was the drawing of Dougie's name to take a crack at a 60 foot putt for $10,000. Operating briskly under barley and hop power, he made a valiant attempt but came-up a tad short.

It's not every day of the week you get to putt for ten grand.

Fun Fact: Did you know that pilots of commercial airliners can vary the pressurization of the cabin - to set it for various altitudes? I did not. But Jim Jacobsen, recently retired Captain for Alaska Airlines, happened to mention that it can be done. Set the pressure for 9 or 10 thousand instead of the customary 8 thousand and it quiets the passengers down real good. Nappy time. Probably of particular use on those Vegas flights. Or if State Senator Lesil McGuire is on board...and has a load on...

The cocktail crew at Laura's.

Well, we're off to play a round of golf in Bend. More later...