18th (2024)

the Flamekeepers

I for the first time missed an first October Classic. That's a 17 year streak broken clean. Don't think I will ever set that again. But I can try.

Smallest group in a long time. So small, that we did not need to bother with multiple rounds, just five guys, and one round

Ryan won his 5th Brown Cup, congrats to him, he's amazing. Have you have ever seen the Seinfeld episode where Kramer talks about well he does at his karate course? And mentions all the awards he wins there? Ultimately it turns out he's taking karate courses with children, but they are all at the same "level" regardless. It may not be a proper analogy for this situation, but I don't care, that's what it is. Ryan is an adult karate student kicking the asses of karate children on a golf course. Haha.

Louis won his first Bill Murray Award! Didn't see that coming. Glad to see him channel his inner Chris Farley and emerge as the Grand Falls ninja. I was afraid there would be little dress up this time, but he ultimately came to the rescue! This streak fortunately, carries on.

Hopefully I will be able to join everyone next year!