Saturday, August 30, 2025
Pre-breakfast: one nectarine, one slice of toast with peanut butter, hot water. Galen arrived from the grocery with pre-breakfast scones. Breakfast by Josh and Sheening: salmon, tortilla de patata, cucumber salad. Sunny and 93 degrees. Walked to R3 with JY, Sheening, and Mark. At the door my iPhone 16 Pro was unable to connect to their wifi and consequently I was let in at no charge—so nice. I met or encountered Francis, Scott, Jeff, Chad, Will from Brazil aka Huel, Steven B. Adrian arrived (after having drove). Francis W arrived. James K arrived. I encountered Bernard and met boyfriend Frederico. Bernard was there with friend Lily but I did not meet her. Encountered Jeff C. My only drink was one mudslide. The machine was not freezing the drink properly when I ordered but later it seemed to be working as expected. We spent several hours there in and out of the pool, socializing and relaxing. There was a large crowd but it was not uncomfortably packed. We observed one drag performance. Returned by car to Sundance. Rested by the pool. I think this was the day (Jonathan?) served us smoothies; I don't remember what flavor, but it was delicious. Mark prepared and served fig with melon and proscuitto with balsamic vinegar drizzle. Watched US Open. Dinner by Galen: holodnik (cold beet soup) with sour cream, rye bread, grilled halibut with dipping sauce, gravenstein apple salad, orange wine, white wine, water. Watched more US Open including a very long and intense match: Alexander Bublik vs Tommy Paul.