It was the day when all right-thinking men turn their televisions on to watch hours upon hours of pre-Super Bowl football and then hours upon hours of Super Bowl football.
I am among them, though I watch the Phoenix Open golf tournament final round before I switch over to the battering game.
(Much to Baseball Steve's disdain. He has yet to appreciate golf.)
I had predicted the Los Angeles Rams would win the game, along with about 110 percent of the sports writers.
Steve had predicted the Cincinnati Bengals would surprise us all once again.
In the end, the Rams won, though barely.
And the golf tournament was won by Scottie Scheffler in a three-hole playoff.
It was an exciting win, almost as exciting as the one by the Rams.
But that's not what I came here to write about.
You see, like many women in this world, SWMBO is not a football fan.
On Super Bowl Sunday, knowing that I will commandeer the television set for most of the day and night, she holes up in her room and only comes out when I tell her she has to see this or that commercial.
So this morning, very early (somewhere between 6 and 7 a.m.) I crept out of the house and went to a grocery store where I knew I could probably purchase a New York Times.
And an Arizona Republic.
And a Prescott Daily Courier.
All newspapers she would read.
And then, because it was nearby, a visit to Dunkin', previously known as Dunkin' Donuts.
I happen to know she has an affinity for French Crullers so I purchased a half-dozen.
And then, because I was there, four Boston Kremes and a couple of Glazed Blueberry Donuts.
They were all insanely rich and delicious and way too many and way too much.
So tonight I feel like this.
How was YOUR Super Sunday?
I spent too much of Sunday morning sleeping in, then a good half hour wishing I had taken my camera with me on Saturday, then turned on the laptop and got lost in the internet until dinnertime.
ReplyDeleteWe don't get TV. so couldn't even turn it on if we wanted too. A great day nonetheless. 😊
ReplyDeleteGreat blog
ReplyDeleteIf we had not been working at the showroom setting up a new phone system, we maybe would have watched the golf. Came home to do 5 loads of laundry and yard work. Weather was beautiful. I like Judy's indulgent newspaper reading and pastry eating in the peace and quiet of her room. That sounds like a lovely laid back Sunday. At least, if you love sports, you've got the big screen for it!
ReplyDeleteI had a sport-free weekend! :-)
ReplyDeleteNo TV watching here. We went for a short visit with the grandkids and had an outdoor gathering on a gray chilly afternoon. I've never been a fan of football, but I do remember my dad going crazy with the indoor antenna trying to get a Super Bowl broadcast so many, many years ago. He got it and it made him so happy.
ReplyDeleteMy dad was probably doing the same as you with the golf/football. We watched the whole game (the first time in YEARS) and enjoyed it immensely. It was a great game even though I was pulling for Cincinnati!
ReplyDeleteGot up did yard work, went to the store for SB snacks, Cakes went to the garden store, she phoned and told me not to eat lunch as she was in the pickup lane at In-N-Out. We enjoyed our burgers in the "Warmth of the Sun" we decided it was nap time, I woke up in time to crack a Negra Modelo at kick-off. Perfect Day that concluded with a Ram's Victory.
ReplyDeleteI can be a football fan and was rooting for the Bengals. At least it was a close game although disappointing at the end. The snacks and beer were good though!
ReplyDeleteI cut a pu load of firewood took a nice fall, feeling it today,
ReplyDeleteI don't like football or golf. I spent my Sunday reading.
ReplyDeleteSounded like you and the Mrs had a great Sunday! No sports here but totally enjoyed my grandson's 6th birthday party and the beautiful weather Phoenix had :)
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