I really liked Lupin. It's based on a French series. I think the book has Lupin in Étretat, so many of the small stores there have some sort of Lupin stuff.
Well, JimmyChitwood and I checked off our final MLB ballpark at the same time in 2019. So it was true then, but I'll never be caught dead seeing the decaying carcass of the Athletics in Sacramento or Las Vegas, so I don't intend to keep this one up.
Oh man...I used to live a short walk from Zilker Park, which is where ACL is held. Like, I was able to go home in the middle of the festival to cool off and restock beers. It was amazing. If I was still living there, I'd invite you to stay with us! Enjoy the festival!
Shitty score is shitty. Took a 0 on the third guess because my 3rd letter in guess three was the same letter in guess 2 (yellow). In my defense, I was not fully awake.
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 in thrilling fashion on Wednesday night at Chase Center. A momentum shifting fourth quarter allowed the Aces to gain the lead for the first time all game with two minutes left. The Valkyries quickly responded with back-to-back clutch baskets from Gabby Williams and Veronica Burton that ultimately led to a crucial Game 2 victory in Ballhalla.
It took until the seventh inning of the fourth game of the National League Division Series for the Dodgers to get their first hit with a runner in scoring position. But Andy Pages made it count, with a two-run single to break a tie in a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night at Truist Park, clinching the NLCS to send the Dodgers to their third National League Championship Series in a row.
Heading into their third week of ACC action the California Golden Bears are back on the road for a two-match stretch against the No. 3 Louisville Cardinals (14-2) and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-9).
After dropping the first two matches of ACC play against No. 2 Pitt and No. 5 SMU, the Bears took down both Virginia and Virginia Tech this past weekend, beating each program 3-1. The Bears will get a chance to secure their first victory against a ranked opponent since last season when they beat No. 14 Miami.
California cross country is set for its third meet of the season at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, hosted by Oregon, on Friday. The Golden Bears will head to Pine Ridge Golf Club in Springfield, Oregon, with the men set to race at 11:15 a.m., followed by the women at noon.
California men's basketball fans have plenty to look forward to at Haas Pavilion this season. The Golden Bears are ready to shine in their fourth season under the direction of head coach Mark Madsen, and — along with an exciting brand of basketball to watch — Cal fans can enjoy a variety of themes and promotions highlighting several games at Haas during nonconference play. More is to come when ACC action begins in January, but November and December will feature many opportunities for our Cal community to celebrate with the Bears! Single game tickets are also now on sale!
The California men's and women's swimming teams are on the road to La Jolla, Calif., to compete in the Triton Invitational, hosted by UC San Diego. The Golden Bears will face UC San Diego, Hawai'i and Pomona-Pitzer in a two-day meet beginning Friday at 2:00 p.m.
The No. 14 California field hockey team (7-3, 1-2 ACC) will host its final homestand this weekend, welcoming No. 8 Wake Forest (7-4, 2-1 ACC) and No. 3 Duke (9-2, 4-0 ACC). The Golden Bears will face the Demon Deacons at 6 p.m. Friday followed by a Sunday matchup with the Blue Devils at noon. Sunday's game will also be Senior Day as the Bears celebrate Elizabeth Edmonston, Lauren Halenkamp, Jaiya Labana, Holly Pears and Carine Van Wiechen.
The Bears will compete in the ITA Northwest Regionals at Stanford, Thursday through Tuesday. The team will be represented by Laura Cilekova, Nika Hurkacz, Mille Johanna Moerk, and Naomi Xu, the same four players who played last week at the Battle in the Bay Classic.
New England safety Craig Woodson intercepted Buffalo's Josh Allen in the Patriots' 29-26 win over the Bills and fellow former California Golden Bear quarterback Jared Goff had a huge statistical outing for Detroit, going 32-of-52 for 412 passing yards, one touchdown and no interceptions despite falling to Carolina, 32-26, during Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.
My newest addition was Texas. Somewhat surprising. I have been to IAH many times but never left the airport. I went to Houston to watch the World Cup game (Japan vs Brazil) this summer.
Missing Alaska, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Delaware. Mostly the South and the northern Mountain states.
DBD AV Club
Shows starting soon that I can't wait for.
The Diplomat season 4 (Netflix)
Lupin season 4 (Netflix)
looking forward to The Diplomat
I'm also looking forward to The Diplomat. Curious to see what season 4 brings.
I really liked Lupin. It's based on a French series. I think the book has Lupin in Étretat, so many of the small stores there have some sort of Lupin stuff.
Nobel week continues
Canadian Poet Anne Carson Is Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/books/nobel-prize-literature.html?unlocked_article_code=1.HFE.YooS.mbvFYN3GDL5V&smid=nytcore-android-share
Countries
Is that Tomorrow?
Been to 48 countries. I use an app called Been
wow - 48 is a lot of countries!
I think I have 26, across 5 continents.
but you have been to all the MLB ballparks right?
Well, JimmyChitwood and I checked off our final MLB ballpark at the same time in 2019. So it was true then, but I'll never be caught dead seeing the decaying carcass of the Athletics in Sacramento or Las Vegas, so I don't intend to keep this one up.
It is not tomorrow. For some reason I counted with my mom and No 1 and I'm around 31-32.
Music festivals
Flying off to Austin today for Austin City limits.
My first real music festival. We stumbled across a jazz festival in Montreal once when we were there.
Oh man...I used to live a short walk from Zilker Park, which is where ACL is held. Like, I was able to go home in the middle of the festival to cool off and restock beers. It was amazing. If I was still living there, I'd invite you to stay with us! Enjoy the festival!
I didn't know Rodrigo y Gabriela were going to be here.
They are one of my favorites. Seen them in solo concerts at least 4 times.
Digital diversions
Globle
🌎 Oct 8, 2026 🌍
🔥 1 | Avg. Guesses: 7.4
⬜🟨🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥
🟩 = 9
https://globle-game.com
#globle
I'm back
I had to sing the song to come up with some of the names.
Globle Stats
🌎 Oct 8, 2026 🌍
🔥 1 | Avg. Guesses: 6.78
⬜🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟩 = 7
https://globle-game.com
#globle
Worldle
#Worldle #1721 (08.10.2026) 2/6 (100%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 1 days
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↙️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
I forgot the shapes that I would have remembered a month ago.
#Worldle #1721 (08.10.2026) X/6 (99%)
🔥 Current Win Streak: 0 days
🟩🟩🟩🟨⬜➡️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↘️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↙️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨⬇️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨➡️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↖️
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/share
Octordle
Daily Octordle #1718
5️⃣4️⃣
🟥🕐
🕛7️⃣
🟥8️⃣
Score: 77
Quordle
🙂 Daily Quordle 1718
4️⃣🟥
7️⃣8️⃣
m-w.com/games/quordle/
Wordlebot tells me my 2nd guess was not so efficient even though it left me with one possible answer
Wordle 1,937 3/6*
🟨⬛🟩⬛🟨
🟩🟩🟩⬛⬛
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
WordleBot
Skill 88/99
Luck 82/99
Wordle 1,937 4/6
🟩⬜⬜🟨🟨
🟩⬜🟨⬜🟨
🟩🟩⬜🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
WordleBot
Skill 65/99
Luck 68/99
Shitty score is shitty. Took a 0 on the third guess because my 3rd letter in guess three was the same letter in guess 2 (yellow). In my defense, I was not fully awake.
Wordle 1,937 4/6
🟩⬜⬜🟨🟨
⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜
🟩🟩⬜🟩🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
WordleBot
Skill 93/99
Luck 56/99
Wordle 1,937 3/6*
🟩🟩⬛🟨🟨
🟩🟩🟨🟨⬛
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Other college
Pro
GS Valkyries up 2-0 in series
Valkyries Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Aces With Clutch Win
https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20261007
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 in thrilling fashion on Wednesday night at Chase Center. A momentum shifting fourth quarter allowed the Aces to gain the lead for the first time all game with two minutes left. The Valkyries quickly responded with back-to-back clutch baskets from Gabby Williams and Veronica Burton that ultimately led to a crucial Game 2 victory in Ballhalla.
Dodgers, Brewers, and Rays all win their series. Moving on in playoffs...
Andy Pages single beats Braves, Dodgers win NLDS in 4 games (4-1)
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/126340/andy-pages-single-nlds-braves
It took until the seventh inning of the fourth game of the National League Division Series for the Dodgers to get their first hit with a runner in scoring position. But Andy Pages made it count, with a two-run single to break a tie in a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night at Truist Park, clinching the NLCS to send the Dodgers to their third National League Championship Series in a row.
GBBR
Slovenia wins at home even without Pogacar
Primož Roglič won the Men's Elite Individual Time Trial at the 2026 UEC Road European Championships on October 7, 2026, in Šenčur, Slovenia.
props for knowing how how to make those accents
On a Mac it's super easy. Just hold down the key and a little menu appears with all different modifiers.
sounds like voodoo to me
He was 2nd place in Vuelta and rode pretty well near the front all day at world championships recently too.
Cal
[VB] Cal Hits The Road For ACC Clashes With Louisville and Notre Dame
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/7/volleyball-cal-hits-the-road-for-acc-clashes-with-louisville-and-notre-dame
Heading into their third week of ACC action the California Golden Bears are back on the road for a two-match stretch against the No. 3 Louisville Cardinals (14-2) and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-9).
After dropping the first two matches of ACC play against No. 2 Pitt and No. 5 SMU, the Bears took down both Virginia and Virginia Tech this past weekend, beating each program 3-1. The Bears will get a chance to secure their first victory against a ranked opponent since last season when they beat No. 14 Miami.
[CC] Bears Head To Bill Dellinger Invitational
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/7/cross-country-bears-head-to-bill-dellinger-invitational
California cross country is set for its third meet of the season at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, hosted by Oregon, on Friday. The Golden Bears will head to Pine Ridge Golf Club in Springfield, Oregon, with the men set to race at 11:15 a.m., followed by the women at noon.
[MBB] Cal Men’s Basketball Unveils Nonconference Themes And Promotions Coming To Haas
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/7/mens-basketball-cal-mens-basketball-unveils-nonconference-themes-and-promotions-coming-to-haas
California men's basketball fans have plenty to look forward to at Haas Pavilion this season. The Golden Bears are ready to shine in their fourth season under the direction of head coach Mark Madsen, and — along with an exciting brand of basketball to watch — Cal fans can enjoy a variety of themes and promotions highlighting several games at Haas during nonconference play. More is to come when ACC action begins in January, but November and December will feature many opportunities for our Cal community to celebrate with the Bears! Single game tickets are also now on sale!
[MSWIM] [WSWIM] Bears Head South For Triton Invitational
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/7/mens-swimming-diving-bears-head-south-for-triton-invitational
The California men's and women's swimming teams are on the road to La Jolla, Calif., to compete in the Triton Invitational, hosted by UC San Diego. The Golden Bears will face UC San Diego, Hawai'i and Pomona-Pitzer in a two-day meet beginning Friday at 2:00 p.m.
[FH] No. 14 Bears Host No. 8 Wake Forest, No 3 Duke In Final Homestand
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/7/field-hockey-no-14-bears-host-no-8-wake-forest-no-3-duke-in-final-homestand
The No. 14 California field hockey team (7-3, 1-2 ACC) will host its final homestand this weekend, welcoming No. 8 Wake Forest (7-4, 2-1 ACC) and No. 3 Duke (9-2, 4-0 ACC). The Golden Bears will face the Demon Deacons at 6 p.m. Friday followed by a Sunday matchup with the Blue Devils at noon. Sunday's game will also be Senior Day as the Bears celebrate Elizabeth Edmonston, Lauren Halenkamp, Jaiya Labana, Holly Pears and Carine Van Wiechen.
[WTEN] Four Players Head to the ITA Northwest Regional Championships
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/7/womens-tennis-four-players-head-to-the-ita-northwest-regional-championships
The Bears will compete in the ITA Northwest Regionals at Stanford, Thursday through Tuesday. The team will be represented by Laura Cilekova, Nika Hurkacz, Mille Johanna Moerk, and Naomi Xu, the same four players who played last week at the Battle in the Bay Classic.
[FB] Pro Bears Week 4: Woodson Intercepts Josh Allen, Goff Passes For Over 400 Yards
https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/7/football-pro-bears-week-4-woodson-intercepts-josh-allen-goff-passes-for-over-400-yards
New England safety Craig Woodson intercepted Buffalo's Josh Allen in the Patriots' 29-26 win over the Bills and fellow former California Golden Bear quarterback Jared Goff had a huge statistical outing for Detroit, going 32-of-52 for 412 passing yards, one touchdown and no interceptions despite falling to Carolina, 32-26, during Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.
States
I'm only at 35 not counting layovers.
My newest addition was Texas. Somewhat surprising. I have been to IAH many times but never left the airport. I went to Houston to watch the World Cup game (Japan vs Brazil) this summer.
Missing Alaska, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Delaware. Mostly the South and the northern Mountain states.
Let me figure out how many I've been in...not counting airport layovers.
I think I'm around 39. Missing Northern states like MT, ND, SD, WI, MI and then the southern ones like NM, OK, AR. And then AL, ME, NH
Pretty similar to mine.
But you classified Alabama in New England, not the South?
oops...AK no AL.
Only missing South Dakota. Plan was to visit after a Cal @ Colorado game, but that fell through once CU left for the big12.
I need a new bucket list. I had three, but once I get to South Dakota, I'll have checked all the boxes. My three were:
- Visit all 50 states (need one more!)
- See a game at every MLB ballpark (done...before the A's were stolen and I'll never go to a MLB game again)
- Hike the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (done - maybe I'll strive to become a winter 46er, but that is hard - like, really hard)
as for your new list. lets not call it a bucket list since i am sure you will go thru many such lists.
domestic ones
- national parks (i think you might have mentioned that already)
- Appalachian Trail - maybe in sections
- VT Long Trail - same idea but shorter
- an opinionated list of good whiskey distillers or some food like BBQ
- something like the NY Times top 100 restaurants
intl ones
- 7 wonders of various kinds, natural, ancient, etc
- 7 continents
i would like to do the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. i have done 4 or 5 maybe. at least i knocked off the tallest one, Mt Marcy, early on
lemme know whenever you wanna do one! In fact, if you're gonna be up in Burlington next weekend, I think I'm doing Redfield on Sunday 10/18.
Missing Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota
Might get knocked off soon since a good friend just moved to Iowa.