This evening, Nicolai was the honorary captain of the New England Revolution MLS soccer team participating in the coin toss to start their match against the Columbus Crew.  He earned his stripes by winning the toss for the Revs.  Nico received ten complimentary clubhouse tickets and invited his friends to join him for the game.  When one couple canceled, I was next in line for a ticket and enjoyed the opportunity to see him at center field with Jose Goncalves and Michael Parkhurst, captains for the Revs and Crew respectively.

Earlier in the day I attended the iRobot annual summer picnic at Kimbal Farm.  This year I was assigned to a pretty respectable volleyball team and we placed second in the eight team tournament. I was able to make some positive contributions to my team but with each passing year I feel my speed is approaching that of this guest of the farm.