3/1: We play #12 seed Hartford, 14-14, 7-9, first. Beat them by 19.
3/2: 83-67. 14 and 7 for both SF Mal Carr and PF Ted Mann. The bench was really hot, scoring 30. +13 RBs.
In a shocker, #8 seed 15-14, 8-8, knocked out the #1 seed. We play them in the semis. Beat them by 9 at our place.
3/3: 83-80. We were down 10 twice. 22, 7 for Fakk, 16, 5 for Carr, 14 each for subs Doll and Dobb. 9 TOs.
#2 seed Elon, 17-12, 10-6, for the title. They crushed us at their place.
3/4: 80-82 in OT. 18 lead changes, 10 ties. 18, 13 for Mann, 16, 9 for Fakk, 12, 7, 4 for Carr. We had the ball last, but we couldn’t get the shot we wanted, and a three was just short, off the front rim.
21-9, 10-6, RPI #73. We should get invited somewhere.
3/12: NIT, #6 West. We play #3 Missouri, 17-11, from Conf. G. Very good outside.
3/14: 72-81. They led all the way. We never quit, but they were the better team. 30, 10 for Fakk, 15, 7 for Carr.
4/3: #1 Purdue wins it all.
4/4: Awards: Curt Fakk is Conf. S POY and 1st team. I am Conf. COY. Thrilled!
4/23: I ask for $. No.
21-10, 10-6. Overall, 42-22, .656.
I briefly mentioned that we are a moneyless society. But we do have a sort of alternative. As we transitioned to the new system we found there was some abuse.
A few people chose outrageously expensive foods on a regular basis. Some selected ridiculously expensive clothing, and kept accumulating more and more of it. Some chose luxury items for their homes, and replaced them far too frequently. There are not many other things that people need. Entertainment is provided- more on that later. Travel is at no cost via public transportation. Heating, lighting, internet service, communicators (which used to be called “phones”), are all standard, with a limited number of choices.
In any case, now people receive a card which looks like an old style credit card. There are limits set on food- plenty to maintain a healthy diet with ample food and snacks, clothing- more than enough for all the clothing needed. Each item comes with an estimated “wear time.” If the person attempts to replace an item too quickly s/he must fill out a form indicating why, and the item being replaced must be returned to the clothing store for inspection. A similar policy is in place for household furnishings and decorations, and for other “purchases.”
It’s a shame that such policies need to exist, but they do, and this system works well.
No one lives in luxury housing. As mentioned earlier people live in apartments or condos, many of which were already in existence, and others live in the old mansions and “McMansions,” all of which were redesigned into condo style dwellings. People get enough rooms to accommodate the family size, and all live in comfort, but not in excess.
There are complaints about all of these things, but not a great many. Most people understand that to prevent people living in misery, it is necessary that no one lives in luxury. Our societies run spots during entertainment extolling the virtues of living simply, sharing, providing for all… Most folks “get it.”