Detroit curlers ventured to Kitchener-Waterloo at the beginning of the COVId-19 crisis. This was March 13-15, before the border was closed for all but essential travel. It was a little subdued as handshakes were replaced with fist or elbow bumps. But we managed to have fun. The afternoon curling was very competitive with close games – unlike the morning!
Detroit Attendees:
Alez Sanchez, Ben Duby, Ben Messick, Bill Morris, Chuck Thomas Jr., Dallas Schneider, Damien Buchkowski, Dave Hesse, Dave Urbiel, Duncan Whitmore, Frank Duffy, Gordy Loud, Jeff Angell, Jim Morris, Joe Mulheron, John Becic, Kevin Unger, Larry Aubuchon, Leroy Bliven, Paul Badgero, Paul Gaines, Sam Kilby, Steve Rietz,
KW Granite and area Attendees:
Bob MacMillan, Brett Dubrick, Brian Pattison, Carl McLean, Cec Hofstetter, Dan Glendinning, Dave Cain, David Wong, Don Fanstone, Gerry Dolff, Ian Anderson, Jim Dennison, Jim Renaud, John MacDonald, John Martin, John Scott, Kevin Bradley, Les Houston, Luc Cormier, Marcus Baker, Matt Schumacher, Norm Green, Paul Sandford, Ron Shane, Tobby Schmalz
There was none of this kind of comraderie this weekend:
Ed and Harry in 1987Friday Hospitality:This is a touching moment but Paul and John should probably not be touching!Crash Jim joins us from Halifax, in lieu of Super Dave Osborn. Ron & Paul are in awe!Ben & Damien think that they have aiming fluid – wait until the curling tomorrow!A couple of oldtimers – Dallas & Ian – they still have their own teeth – we think!Steve & Duncan sit. Alex, Sam, Larry and Jeff stand. Bring in the clowns!Duncan is making sure the photographer is not up to any dirty tricks while Kevin makes sure he clinks Duncan’s bottle without breaking it!. Jeff & Gordy hang back!Bill (the mouth) with Dave & KW newbies – Cody & Scott – here tonight – gone tomorrow!Les & Jim – here’s the door MattThe Ben he saved or the Ben he urned!Jim, Cec & Bill. – We three kingsJim (one of the fallen), Doug, Kevin & AlexThe two Cs: Carl and what’s upChuckAll smiles are Leroy & more or LesSaturday Curling:Matt, Jeff, Alex, Damien, Duncan, Luc, Paul, Ian and Dave
Gordy, Dave, Dave, Ben, Kevin (Norwegian curling team reject!), Dan, John and Brian
Ben, Tobby (New member), Norm (panting to curl), John, Jim, Cec, Bill & Les
Fifth sheet to the wind: Paul, Marcus, Larry, Kevin, Dave, Leroy, Gerry & John
Carl, John, Brett, Bob, Paul, Sam, Joe & SteveCoaching behind the glass were the Dallas Cowboys: Dallas, Frank and JimPaul hacking it.At least they are not using their middle fingers, Ben, Tobby (Braidy bunch) & DamienGerry, Larry, Kevin & Paul (the Gerrycant’s)Cec is hoping for a double – how do I get the stick out?John, Dave (Able to raise Cain) & LeroyIan must be losing as he grits his teeth! Brian, Ian (true grit) and DuncanStack the brooms after 4 ends:Dan explains why Detroit was so far behind after the first four ends. Listening intently are clockwise from Dan: Kevin, Dave, Dave, Ben, Gordy, John & BrianNights of the Round table. Clockwise from bottom left: Gordy, John, Brian, Dan, Kevin, Dave, Dave & BenReal beer time – Cheers!: Clockwise: Paul, Luc, John, Alex, Damien, Bill, Duncan, Ian and half of DaveA happy table: Les, John, Tobby, Ben and Jim – some things come to a head!Alex is not a newby. He just likes Easter hats! PS He flew in from Phoenix and snatched victory from defeat in game 2!Dave, Marcus, Kevin, Gerry, Larry, Paul (practicing social distancing or having an a-Paulling reaction to FUPG)), Leroy & JohnLes laughs as Matt -turbating and Bill do not practice social distancingCec and desist Matt, but Jim seems to like Matt’s shoulder!Heidelberg’s free beer round!: Half of Paul, John, Sam (Diligently pouring), Brett, Joe, Bob, Steve (off to the right) and CarlSaturday Dinner:On the left: Ben & Leroy. On the right: Chuck “this over here” as Paul looks on. Norm is at the end.Frank, Dallas, Ron, Marcus, Gerry, Les and John (This coffee tastes like ….)On the left: Larry, Dave & Brett. On the right: John, Ian (chance to get ahead) and half of Paul’s about face.On the left: Joe’s head, Kevin, Carl, Cec, Sam’s hat. Steve ties one on at the head of the table. On the right: Jeff, Paul, Tobby & GordyBen, Luc, Damien, Dave, Duncan & Dapper Dan (I mean Bill)From the left: Dapper Dan, Alex, Jim (with Sam’s hat!), John, Kevin and BrianThe bar staff looked after us well!Sinner’s Breakfast:Raffle tickets are available for sale by: Dewey, Screwem & Howe. AKA: Bob. Jim & RonBar staff ready for the drinkers – what rhymes with orange?: Jim, Paul, Luc & KevinKitchen chefs get breakfast ready: Cec, Dan (the puck stops here) & BrandonCheers it’s really orange juice! Les, Ian, Steve & LeroyBashful, Happy & Dopey: AKA: Dave, Dave & Dallas4 Js and an N: Jeff, John, John, Norm & JohnSleepy, Doc & Dopey – AKA: John, Carl & BenTobby (Fairy princess), Brett (Snow White), Chuck (Sneezy) & Gordy (Prince Charming)Kevin wonders – You wanted what with that?: John & Ben are listening to someone!Kevin tops up Jim’s drink, Bill is checking the weather, Duncan is laid back and Damien tries to look disgusted!Jim says: “Kevin we don’t need anymore, we are crossing the border!” Dave & Joe have full glasses. Bill must have move on to the news feed!Ian, Sam & Steve. Gerry asks Gordy – “What did Ian say?”2 Daves in front, Chuck talks while Brett, Tobby & Kevin listen.Paul get roasted for the umpteenth time. Les on left, Larry sitting and Paul standing on right.The choir sings: Chuck, Brett, Paul, Ben, Steve, Ben, Ron, Paul, Gordy, Don, Jim & DamienThe new members are welcomed: Kneeling are: Tobby, Carl & Kevin. Behind: Brett, Dan & AlexDon adds a serious note to the gathering: Ian & Matt listenMatt “I will get your shirt by next year”It was Kevin’s phone – it’s fine with me.Paul tries to talk Matt out giving him a fine. Larry on the right was complicit, but staying out of it. Dan keeps an eye on the proceedings.Damien finds out that pleading does not give one relief from a fine from Matt. Dan has the basket ready for collection.Ron, Don, Bob and Carl await the judge’s accusation.Matt stands with the longest exchange members, From Detroit: Dallas & Dave. From KW: Ron & DonDan brings out the most sought after auction items: 1 roll of toilet paper and a bottle of hand sanitizer.We usually drink a toast from the Vince Scherer trophy. John & John show how it was done this year.Sam, Steve, Gordy & Ian do a group elbow bump.Saying goodbye are Larry, Paul & Dave – Safe trip home guys!Jim, Matt and Kevin
Gordy, Dave, Dave, Ben, Kevin (Norwegian curling team reject!), Dan, John and Brian
Fifth sheet to the wind: Paul, Marcus, Larry, Kevin, Dave, Leroy, Gerry & John
