Grizzlus Grumpus, Bruinus Aurelius and yours truly, Buzzardus Maximus, were on hand this weekend at Michael Schueler's wedding in Augusta, GA. The event was marked by Sconyers' BBQ at the rehearsal dinner, and hot Krispy Kreme doughnuts throughout. The present members of the Ancient and Venerable Swat and Swoop Club, though lamenting the absence of the Club Bard, Vulturus Lyricus, maintained their high spirits with foaming flagons of brew and high-stakes games of sport.

Clubical Update: in an ill-advised duel of darts, Bruinus Aurelius suffered abject humiliation at the hands of the Club Secretary in a three-dart contest. More than just honor was lost, however, as the two had agreed that the loser should hereafter assume the title "Monkey Boy" in addition to his Clubical Name. Such being the case, Bruinus being the aforementioned loser, he is hereby promoted to the exalted rank of Monkey Boy for the duration of one year, after which time he has a terrible path before him. To escape his new position, he must successfully challenge another member of this here club to a mutually agreed-upon duel of honor. Should he prevail, Bruinus may choose to A) resign his post as Monkey Boy, or B) adopt his title permanently, and give a similarly honorable title of his own devising to the loser. In the case of B), the loser will wear the new title for a year, and then face the gauntlet as his simian brother will have done.