2/22-24/2009 Winter Olympics Week Part 1

Since I've gotten so far behind on keeping this blog current I've decided to combine the Quail Run Winter Olympics into two posts.

So let's get started.

February 22, 2009 Opening Ceremonies:

This year we had the running of the torch through the entire park. Up and down every street, the torch being passed from runner to runner.

These were our flame runners.

Left to right: (Front row) Bonnie M. Nancy P. (Back row) Kathy W. Lyle W. Jane S. Bob F.

The torch is passed off.

Winter residents lined the streets to cheer and clap as the torch passed.

Finally, the torch was passed to 86 year old Jerry to take the torch to the pool area to light the flame.

The runners followed him in.

He lights the flame.

Jerry announces: Let the Games Begin!

As if the day wasn't exciting enough we had a sell out crowd for the evening entertainment. Bernie and Red were coming in and the park was all abuzz about this couple and they certainly didn't disappoint!

They were a riot! Being RV'ers also they had lots of stories that we could relate to and they had us rolling in the aisles.

They kept talking about this SKI they belonged to. When Red held the sign up we understood.

Towards the end of their act Bernie was telling a story and Red was acting it out complete with sound effects. Below she is playing the part of a bull! Take notice of the nose ring.

Afterwards, Bernie came up to me and said that if we wanted them back next year that they would be glad to come back. I jumped on that!

February 23, 2009

We've got a lot food events coming up so today Ann and I went shopping AGAIN! We stocked up on paper products and I didn't think we would get everything in the car.

I haven't figured it out yet about Ann, but it seems she can't put things in the trunk without crawling in. Here she goes....

Here I am filling up the back seat.

This evening the Women's Pool event took place.

Our friend Kathy makes a shot.

Later in the evening Dominoes took center stage. Here's Sig, he and his wife Marlene are new to the park this year and they have taken part in every single event, show, get together, whatever it is, these two are there.

Janet concentrating on her board. Janet was one of the two Olympic Coordinators this year. She and Carol W. made it all happen.

February 24, 2009

A very busy day today in the land of Quail Run Olympics.

The morning started with the Basketball Throw. It was men first, here's Activity Staff member, Steve, taking his shots.

Our friend and next door neighbor, Steve, taking his turn at the hoop shoot.

At the same time, horseshoes are being throw for the gold.

Bob throwing his best shoes. Each thrower got ten chances to throw.

My buddy, Keith, waiting his turn.

I had to run back to the basketball court for the women's throw.

Everyone waiting patiently for their turn.

Pat Turner taking her turn.

Soon it was my turn. We each got six chances to make as many baskets as we could. I made a whole two.

Meanwhile, back at the Men's Horseshoe tournament, Al W. lets one fly. He took SILVER, I believe, in this event.

My next stop was the dart throwing contest. I was enrolled in this one too and I never EVER play a game of darts. I took neither gold or silver in this event. I was here mainly to take pictures.

This is Jim D. throwing his dart. It was either get a picture of him or the dart in mid-air, I opted for the dart.

Here's Grant, our new neighbor in the park model, throwing his dart trying for a bullseye.

Had to run from here, its my turn to throw horseshoes. Another game I haven't played since last year's Olympics, when I played for the first time!

I didn't take gold or silver in this event either. In fact I think I only made 10 points in my 10 tries. I think maybe I should PRACTICE next year!

It was one event after another today, not only to take pictures of, but to participate in too. Next up, ladder golf!

Now this is MY event! This is what I took gold in last year!

I didn't do squat this year! Well, that's not exactly true. I was tied for gold but then Sylvia stole my lead and she went home with the gold and someone else knocked me out of the running for the silver. Oh well, there's always next year.

From ladder golf it was on to photograph shuffleboard.

Dona, my friend and fellow worker takes note of the competition.

It looks like this shuffleboard is serious business!

Into the late afternoon the games continued. Cribbage was the game.

I didn't know cribbage boards came in so many different configurations!

Friend and co-worker, Darrell, plays intently.

After dinner the game was pokeno! I was supposed to play in the tournament but I was so darn tired by this point that I could barely show up to take pictures.

This is enough for this post.