905 TN arrives. The membership is, sadly, completely convened. TN and CA discuss forgotten impliments. TN forgot his new hat, CA forgot his new gloves. TN borrows a hat and the men head to the heat.
915 First circuits. TN finds he has to "sneak up on the heat" in short increments. The present Russians estimate the heat at about 200-210. "Not so hot." Wednesday apparently is the day to come if you like it hot. 250 they say. Sounds impossible to this Saunamen, as you may remember that men were literally melting skin at 230 at last years' Championships, but the Russians say Wednesday, you get 250.
945 CA enters debate with friendly Russian as to the greatness of America. It's agreed that though America has its problems, the country is founded on strong principals and is, indeed, great.
1030 CA gives TN a plaitza, and gloveless, rips his hands to shreds. (See above post)
1050 TN gives CA a plaitza. Observing Russians order TN to beat CA "like it's 1560 Europe and he has just claimed that God does not exist."
11 Pooltime plaitza reviews: CA and TN agree they might have used too much water on the brooms, which both made them heavy and unwieldy as well as put too much moisture into the air in the hot room. Otherwise, the men are satisfied, except for the fact that CA has literally ripped skin off his hands in this process.
11:15 CA gets Bennington updates from TN in the steam room, and it's agreed that those motherfuckers under-use their diplomas in such a manner as to cause anger.
11:30 TN bids farewell and CA retires to the sundeck on a perfect 75 degree day to eat delicious sweet potato cakes with spiced yogurt and play a $600 ukulele with professional skill and style.
12:15 CA takes a final heat in the Finnish room, and is dismayed by the so-called "Melted Man" who is often present at City Spa. This is an older Jew, possibly Russian, who stands about 5 foot 3 and moves slowly through the spa and keeps to himself. Though thoroughly unpleasant to look at, Melted Man has never caused incident, until now, when CA in a deep state of bliss had to listen to him spit in the Finnish Sauna. Not big hawks, but more like he had sesame seeds stuck on his tongue and was getting rid of them one by one. After four of these, CA looked up and tried to meet Melted Mans eyes for a disapproving glower, but Melted Man was eyes down the whole time. Evidence of the spit could not be seen, and it was guess that Melted Man was actually spitting somewhere on his own disgusting body.
12:45 CA takes leave and the Congress (can it be called that?) is recessed.
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