Sorry, Charlie...

For only 4 chukkers, the High Cotton and Aiken teams gave us quite an exciting match! By the third chukker, High Cotton was dominating the game 5-0 which led to their victory against the Aiken team with the final score of 7-4. Most memorable of the day was in the fourth chukker when a whistle was blown to stop play, but Charlie Bostwick kept right on going down the field. As announcer Bob put it, "$75 for a mallet, $2000 for a horse saddle, running up the field & realizing there is no one there - priceless." [We still love you, Charlie!]



Speaking of Mr. Bostwick, it looks like the nickname "Chucky 3 Sticks" is going to stick. After revealing the nickname last week on this blog, we heard Announcer Bob using it & even a few spectators. We are guessing that Charlie's horse, Bayview, must have enjoyed the attention, as it earned the Best Playing Pony for the day. As for the rest of the Aiken team [Charlie Armstrong, Ricardo Armstrong, & Taylor Freeman] if you keep hanging with "3 Sticks" you might find yourself with a new nickname as well!



Karen Reese was bringing the fire as she scored 5 goals for High Cotten. Although, with only 1 goal, Jason Wates wowed the sidelines and won MVP. His teammates Geoff Cameron, Karen Reese, and Rose Sease were all smiles at the trophy presentation after the game, celebrating their win & his MVP performance. [Don't think we didn't notice you showing a little skin, Geoff Camerson, in your ripped jersey!]



Once again we couldn't pick just one dog for the Polo Pooch of the Day, so we gave the goodies from Bone-i-Fide Bakery to Merlie and Striker. These corgis belong to Linda and John Kassel, who couldn't wait to give their pets the treats. We chatted with them after the game and discovered Merlie and Striker had already gotten a taste!



We were graced with highly enthusiastic divot stompers this week! One stomper was seen jumping high into the air and "diving" right on top of the big ones. Another creative stomper decided that turning back flips on the divots was the best route to go. Others were seen using their hands and even their furry friends. Creativity is key with divot stomping! Will you be the winner this Sunday?



We will be bringing back our Best Tailgating Spot and Best Dressed awards next Sunday, so be sure to dress up your spot [and yourself] to win some great prizes from our favorite downtown businesses! There are tailgating spots still available for the remainder of the spring and all of fall season. The spots are included in a social membership at Aiken Polo Club, which is only $400 and includes hospitality tent access during and after the Sunday games and invitations to all of the polo club's social events! See you behind the lines this Sunday at 3...the CMP gals will be at Whitney Field ready to spot YOU!

See you next week, Marco...

POLO!