To breathe the same air as the angels, you must go to Tahoe - Mark Twain

AUGUST 31, 2026

Gentlemen -

Labor Day is nearly upon us, which, according to the calendar, marks the unofficial end of summer.

Of course, the Gentlemen know better.

The true end of summer doesn't arrive until a few weeks later, when we once again find ourselves on the banks of Lake Tahoe's sublime Glenbrook Cove for the Yukon Jack — a few days of good food, cocktails on the deck, questionable card playing, a little golf and, most importantly, the renewal of friendships that continue to strengthen and grow over our many years together.

Once again, "thank you" doesn't begin to adequately express our appreciation to the Adams and Cook families for allowing the Gentlemen to descend upon their beautiful home each fall. We are extraordinarily fortunate, and deeply grateful, for their continued generosity.

This year's Yuke will run Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4.

At this point, here's who I have joining us:

ATTENDING

·      Adams

·      Balousek

·      Banducci

·      Farwell

·      Horner

·      Penny

·      Roeth

·      Seavey

·      Trutner, E

·      Trutner, Ki

·      Trutner, Ku

 

For those unable to join us this year, know that you will be missed. As always, we will raise a glass to our absent friends.

Those of you haven't responded - and you know who you are - drop me a note in the next week or so if you get a chance, so we can keep getting our Ducks in a row.

The house will open at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, and, good Lord willin' and the Lake don't rise, we may even find our way to GarWoods before dinner. We'll plan on eating somewhere around 7:30p/8:00p for those arriving later, followed by cards, cocktails and the inevitable disputes over Yuke rules that have apparently remained unclear despite decades of playing by them.

As always, please bring your own towels, sleeping bags, pillows, etc.

Friday remains intentionally unscheduled — bike rides, hikes, swims for the brave, cocktails for the sensible, college football discussion, banter on the deck and whatever else Glenbrook provides.

There may even be a little Allman Brothers. Or Football. Or naps.

 

GOLF

This year, the Gentlemen will make their way back to Coyote Moon Golf Course in Truckee, one of the more spectacular golf settings in the Tahoe area.

And waiting for us there will be our defending Yukon Jack Champion, Pat Banducci, who has now had nearly a year to enjoy the title and should be reminded that possession of the trophy does not convey any special privileges, favorable rulings or protection from a stingy handicapper...

Golfers currently include:

·      Balousek

·      Banducci

·      Farwell

·      Horner

·      Penny

·      Roeth

·      Trutner, E

·      Trutner, Ki

·      Trutner, Ku

 

Tee times: 10:30, 10:40, 10:50a
Green fees: $225
Tees/Yardage: White Tees.  6,211 yards.  68.9/129

Course Information: https://www.coyotemoongolf.com/course/

I'll send the usual final note as we get closer with pairings, weather, football games worth watching and any other lqte breaking news the Gentlemen may require.

Otherwise, not much has changed…and that's a good thing!

For a few days every fall, we return to the same place, tell familiar stories, listen to familiar songs, and enjoy the familiar company we have been blessed to share for so many years

Nothing's broke...no reason to fix it.

Looking forward to another memorable weekend in the company of great friends. Ping me back with any new or updated attendance information!

Flip the last card...

Kirkles