Our good friend Drewbob hosted the occasional poker game tonight, at which good food, good wine, and good company were enjoyed by all. We managed to lose a mere $9.25, which was more than offset by being able to partake of an authentic Cuban cigar, which more than lived up to the hype. We reveled in the phenomenon known as Florida Gulf Coast U., and were astounded when three players at the table all turned up A-2-3-4-5 at once.

When we got out to our cars, there was frost on the roofs. Some of our buddies are jetting out to tropical climes, but even for those of us who are staying behind, it's a most beautiful time.