It was a more successful outing last night. We had consistency, quality shot making plus good calls from our skip...all added up to WIN WIN WIN! 8 - 4, maybe? I find it odd that I generally don't know the actual final score of most of the games we play. I am generally very competitive by nature, but now get so involved in the whether we are making good shots or understanding the strategy, I forget about the score. Well,
I know if we are winning or losing just not by how much. Maybe its the start of a midlife thing or maybe a Paradigm shift.
There are lots of discussions on the ice during the other games of ice conditions, the weight of shots and general curling lingo. In contrast, when we started I heard someone say "oh look, this is played on ice, I didn't know that". Our group of 32 has come a long way. GREAT JOB!
I finally bought my own broom and registered for a bonspiel. I think we will have 4 teams from our club challenging other clubs in Ottawa. I am fairly certain that TSN will not pick up any of the games...too bad, there will be lots of drama!
Sorry Luc, but I have to mention that last shot of the night. Our instructors have used the words like balance, square your shoulders, clean release when pushing out of the hack. Not once do I remember "the sprawling superman".
BTW - Anna, I still think the hack weight, come around hit would have been the better call. Drawing to the button didn't allow for a good Plan B - something we rely on with most of our shots. As I remember we went with a draw and they scored 2....just saying! :)
AND I have something fancy for next weeks game...it's a suprise!
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Well sounds like I missed some good action on Tuesday (out of town, as usual it seems lately) but I was able to get in my weekly curling fix last night. I was able to spare for Robyn’s Wednesday night leagues team (We actually were playing against Jenn Hanna’s Team) for those of you who don’t know who she is, she went to the Scotts a few years back (check the banner on the wall) Anyhow, I was playing lead, her regular second Darren was there and Mark was filling in for her third. (Another one of our instructors-for those who don’t know him or you may just know him as Rachel’s brother—haha! Jokes Mark)
ReplyDeleteI was so nervous or maybe just feeling the pressure because I didn’t want to be the weak link. I am really happy to say my curling went okay, and I had two wicked draws (placing the rock were it was supposed to go) always a great feeling. The best part is that we won the game in an extra end!! (There was a great double take out by Roby to get the extra end) everyone really had some shining moments, and thank god Marks line was good because I can’t even imagine what might have happened if I had to sweep the rock he sent flying down the ice… (I have yet to fall and I don’t plan on it lol)
I was super excited to curl in that league, and it a goodnight all around (umm and an interesting one to….)OH I was also able to break in my new broom! (Which I love!!)
If you guys haven’t you should really see if you can spare at least one night before the season ends.
I agree...it is a scary opportunity to play with other more experienced players. But, all it takes are a couple of good shots to make it a fantastic experience!! Glad to see to took it.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you both enjoyed sparing with us, you have both now officially made our ongoing list of spares, and guess what I need one next Wednesday. Paul... you in for a 5:00pm game?? Even though we won with Kristina and lost with you will give you another chance to bump yourself up to most desired on our spare list.
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