Los Angeles, California: It is with a very happy heart I type the title of this column. The Ducks won the Rose Bowl. The Ducks won the Rose Bowl. The Ducks won the Rose Bowl!
Our friends/relatives gathered in front of our hotel this morning. There was a bit of transferring this and that (food and beer) between cars and then everyone headed off to Pasadena.



Tamra
Hmmm... notice anyone missing? Me? Woody? Kathy? We were not at the game. Why? We were banned. Banished outside the city limits of Pasadena. Every time Woody, Kathy and I attend a Duck bowl game, the Ducks lose. So we were kindly requested to be elsewhere this afternoon. Kathy & Woody stayed in Oregon. I was forced to remain in Los Angeles with this guy:

And, dang, if their evil plan didn't work. The Ducks beat Wisconsin in a very good (and very close) game, 45-38.

I remember all too well - two years ago - when all this confetti was red after Ohio State beat us in the Rose Bowl.

Everyone was in on the victory! Two of DT's college roommates had gathered together in Honolulu with their families to watch the game and sent this photo. I love this shot! GO DUCKS!


Meanwhile, back at the ranch... Lisa and I watched the game, friends stopped by, chicken wings were consumed and Lisa worked on craft projects while I played and carried Baby Leo around until my left arm is probably going to fall off later tonight and I don't think I will care.
My arm is that sore.

By the way - today Leo is officially 5 months old!
Four second baby squeal:

After the game, Dave and Lenny returned to us and Lisa made pizza for our dinner. DT had lost his voice, but DT was SO HAPPY. They were exhausted. What a wonderful day for Duck fans everywhere!
Did I mention the Oregon Ducks won the Rose Bowl?
Until my next update, I remain, your proud correspondent.