Even though I was in Tokyo for a few weeks, I did keep up to date on world events while I was away: the nuclear deal with Iran, Ukraine’s shift away from the E.U., and, of course, my fantasy football team – the Snow Monkeys – and their drive for playoff spots in two different leagues. Yesterday marked the second-to-last weekend of regular season playoff. Post-season berths were on the line. And I was hungry for a win. And pizza!
Fortunately, my buddy Rob just got himself a pizza oven…
Well, I guess I’ve fully recovered from my stomach issues – as evidenced by the fact that I ate six slices of pizza. Also, a small salad (but I think that was overdoing it). While we watched both games of the double-header, Rob was preparing dinner…
And for dessert…
Even though she didn’t join us, choosing instead to stay home and enjoy a nice, long (presumably five hour) bath, Akemi contributed to the dessert cause with these delicious seasonal pistachio cream cookies:
Quite the afternoon. And, best of all, I now have the inside track on the best pizza in town. Rain or shine, day or night, I know where to place my order.
And, as for my Snow Monkeys. I’m glad you asked…
Alas, the day’s action brought with it a mixed bag. My Snow Monkeys were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the creatively-named Lawren (managed by, of all people, Lawren). It was a particularly bitter defeat because I elected to sit my regular starting QB, Philip Rivers, in favour of Houston QB Case Keenum who had the seemingly easier match-up. After all, the Rivers and the Chargers were facing the fearsome Kansas City D – who, incidentally, I was also playing. Bad call. Rivers put up approximately 23 more points than Keenum. Also, the KC defence put up a grand total of negative 3 points. Had I gone with Rivers and the Cardinal D, I’d still be fighting for my playoff life.
Much happier results in my original league where my Snow Monkeys won and wrapped up a spot in the playoff, positioning themselves for a potential top seed and bye for the league’s wildcard weekend!
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