European World Cup Instagram influencers can stay after backing the blue, Caitlin attacked & a steak rack!
It's a cloudy, dark morning here in NW Ohio, but today is my last Screencaps until next Friday, so it's actually a sunny day in my brain. It's not that I need a break writing America's Best Daily Column. But, it's really good to get a break to go explore the world and develop new stories in my brain.
That said, there's work to do today and we get things rolling with European World Cup influencers thanking the blue keeping them safe at these events that are taking place around the country. Stop and think about how you haven't heard about any problems at these events.
Things are going so well with the World Cup that the purple hairs have focused their attention on the Reflecting Pool. Meanwhile, you have Twitter legend Leah Ray and Elsa Thora singing the praises of this great country and our first responders.
These two can stay. Ladies, you're welcome to make Marblehead, Ohio, your summer home while wintering in Miami, or wherever you'd like.
Trade proposal: Woke Sweden, where Elsa is from, can take 100 of our worst wokes and we'll take Elsa. If the Swedish lefties, where the birth rate is lower than the United States, would like even more wokes to bump their population, then that's fine. We'll give you an entire woke village in Vermont. Take your pick.
Oh, and if you want that America-hating idiot politician in New York who was rooting for Senegal to win the World Cup instead of the U.S., you can have her. Please sign her to an NIL deal and get her out of here ASAP. You'll love her.
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– Matt in Oklahoma reacts to my upcoming golf trip: Joe, enjoy your trip! We went up there in September of last year and had a great time. We stayed at the Highlands (Boyne) and played Quarry/Preserve, Preserve/Links and Arthur Hills. Not sure if you’re playing any of those. It was all gorgeous. I’m a 16 handicap. Was lucky to break 100! Have fun.
Kinsey: My goal, as I wrote, is one round in the 80s. I was able to do it last year at Forest Dunes on The Loop, so it's not out of the question. Friday afternoon makes the most sense just based on the body starting to break down as the week goes on, but the course, The Legend, is going to chew me up. I actually like my chances Saturday morning when we play Cedar River. I shot a 93 there in the fall after a slow start. My plan remains to stay focused, play to bogey and sneak in a few pars.
– Red in western New York reacts to German soccer fan Freddy driving through Elmore, OH: Been through Elmore many times (wife is from nearby Graytown, in-laws still reside there). Have played several rounds of golf at Sugar Creek Golf Course. Between Elmore, Genoa and Oak Harbor you'll get that small town feel that you describe. Definitely a good part of the world ("God's country" as my late grandmother-in-law would say).
Kinsey: Where I grew up in SW Ohio, they would call the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee God's country, but who am I to argue with Red. I'll allow it, Red.
– Craig in New Mexico is a new emailer: As a fellow Ohio boy, now in NM, I hope you have a great trip trip to Northern Michigan- pains me to say this, but, they do have good golf.
Kinsey: It sounds like Craig is an Ohio State fan. I've never had an issue being an Ohio State fan once I get above the Zilwaukee bridge on I-75. That seems to be a dividing line between the Michigan mob and the Michigan State fans who seem to heavily populate northern Michigan.
– Michael C. in Utah checks in: I am extremely envious of your Michigan golf trip. Northern Michigan in the summer is amazing. Are you playing Arcadia Bluffs. I have only played the Bluffs course there, and not the South Course, but it was extremely fun and worth your time and money.
Kinsey: As I told Michael C., Arcadia is on my list. I'll never play Pebble Beach, but I can afford to play along the shores of Lake Michigan and then stay in some roadside motel because Michigan is still reasonable, so Arcadia will definitely happen at some point soon.
You guys don't hate the WNBA and the militant lefty morons who run this organization enough. These idiots start flying on private jets because Caitlin Clark bumps up the TV ratings to historic levels and they thank her over and over by disrespecting what she has meant to the league financially.
Now, it is just some stupid poster, but this just shows how big of morons we're talking about here. They could make 4X, 5X, hell, maybe 10X the money (I'm not a chief financial officer) if they actually promoted Clark as the face of the league. But, we know the black players and lesbians would absolutely lose their minds over a straight, white, American female playing such a role.
Can't have that.
– Kevin in Frederick shares: Joe, I get it it’s late. You’re probably gonna skip over this. But I can’t tell you how important it is to pay attention to what private equity companies are doing to you online.
I was messing around thought I’d go to Bear Lake on the boarder of Idaho and Utah in July. Supposed to be beautiful - Like Torch Lake beautiful, but in the mountains (And if you haven’t been a Torch, like don’t go because you want to keep that a secret).
Long story short log on Southwest.com I find a flight to Salt Lake City. It says 268 out 165 back. Cool I got that. When I go to book a ticket, I’m sorry "but things happen fast" your seat prices changed. It’s now 298. There were 12 seats available at this rate.
No problem I choose a different outbound flight at 268. Because there’s a bunch. Flight back is still 165… Go to book it. " I’m sorry but things happen fast" you’re outgoing flight is now 298.
Joe, this happened four other times. I went to the low flight Calculator on Southwest. It showed 270. I clicked 270. I selected 270 when I went to check out I’m sorry your flight is now 298. We’re a month out Joe, a month. Additionally, with Southwest, apparently now you have to opt out of pre-selected tickets they choose for you so you can select your own flight times (Even though they’ve changed the price).
This used to be one of the best companies in America. And now you’re getting effed over by private equity.
It’s like they want you to buy with Priceline (et al) and other third parties so they can sell their tickets wash their hands and be clean. Oh, there was a problem on your flight? Sorry you have talked to Priceline. I posted it on Twitter both videos. It’s about a 10 minute watch but I’m telling you at 1:28 in the morning on June 25 Southwest is screwing you over.
– Travel Ball Hardo Chris B. in Houston sent this one:
Queen of Rust popping off.
As we close down June, I want all of you to remember how important next week will be. Think about what sort of memory you want to leave for future generations. That July 2 mow will be your America 250 mow. Get dialed in.
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And with that, I'm done with Screencaps for a week. SeanJo will take control on Friday. Saturday, the column will be dark. Sean needs time off. I need time off. We're taking time off. He'll be back Sunday. I'll be back next Friday.
Stay safe. Have a great weekend and let's go celebrate summer.