Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Year one almost complete

Hard to believe that we are now just about half-way through what seemed like a massive and highly ambitious two-year plan to get to Hong Kong in 2012. But here we are, still traveling internationally twice-weekly, still seeing each other six-days-a-week, still laughing and loving it. LOVING it. And still total goofballs.

Last week's approach to US customs:

"Hello"
"Hello. AAAARGH" [L can't find ID quickly enough.]"
"Oh shit sorry.." [G drops IDs out the car window]
Customs guy starts laughing.
"What was the purpose of your trip to Canada?"
"Dragon boat practice."
"Did you get hit on the head with the paddles?" he laughs some more.
"You'd think huh? We are just NOT with it today!"
"Ya, coach about killed us today, maybe that's the problem."
"Here you go ladies, stay out of trouble." And he waves us off.

Oh if only he knew the trouble we are capable of getting into!

don't really think this needs much explanation. besides, using your imagination is good for you.
Last competition of the season is approaching September 17 and 18. And then three weeks (semi) off and BANG winter training begins. Think this year was intense..? Ha, it's about to get nuts. And we CAN'T WAIT.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Last month of outdoor paddling...

Hard to believe we are nearing the end of the season. This weekend we are heading up to a fun festival in Rawdon, QC with a mixed crew that we just adore... then training hard for our final competition of the year - the Quebec Cup, in mid-September. Then three weeks off and BANG BANG BANG for the start of the indoor season. Back to fit tests, killer circuits and scrutiny in the indoor pool. And winter weather.. YUK. Trying not to think about that just yet tho!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Several of our girls at WORLDS in Tampa!

So several of our crewmates are in Tampa competing for TEAM CANADA. Cheering them on like mad, following their posts and emails like fanatic groupies, soaking it all in and socking it away ..... So proud of our girls, they are and will be AMAZING this week. Show them how it's done ladies! (Bang Bang Bang to get the Bling Bling Bling!)