Twenty-seven curlers from KW area ventured over the border to the Detroit Curling club for the 101st exchange.
Many thanks to Matt Schumacher and Nate Glitman for taking pictures on the weekend.
Detroit Curling Club Attendees:
Alex Sanchez, Ben Duby, Bill Morris, Chris Zahorec, Chuck Thomas Jr., Dallas Schneider, Damien Buchkowski, Dave Hesse, Dave Nelsen, Dave Urbiel, Duncan Whitmore, Frank Duffy, Gordy Loud, Jeff Dineen, Jim Livermore, Jim Morris, Joe Bonfoey, Joe Mulheron, John Danckaert, Josh Lopez, Ken Romanik, Ken Zryd, Kevin Ingraham, Larry Aubuchon, Leroy Bliven, Mike Rogala, Nate Glitman, Paul Badgero, Paul Gaines, Pete Sylvain, Ron Boehmer, Sam Kilby, Steve Rietz
KW Granite and area Attendees:
Bob MacMillan, Cec Hofstetter, Dave Cain, David Wong, Don Fanstone, Don Sloat, Doug Adams, Gerry Dolff, Graham Wallbank, Ian Anderson, Jim Renaud, John MacDonald, John Martin, John Spencer, Kevin Bradley, Les Houston, Marcus Baker, Martin Verhoeven, Matt Schumacher, Norm Green, Paul Sandford, Peter Hartill, Peter Knipfel, Rick Harrison, Ron Shane,
Saturday Curling
On sheet 1: Kevin Bradley, Peter Knipfel, Alex Sanchez, John Becic, Don Sloat, Chuck Thomas, Duncan Whitmore, Mike Clapsadle, Cec Hofstetter, John Spencer and Rick HarrisonOn sheet 2: Leroy Bliven. Paul Sandford, Mike Rogala, Jim Morris, Frank Duffy, Sam Kilby, Les Houston, Norm Green, Doug Adams and John MacDonaldOn sheet 3: Joe George, Martin Verhoeven, Ian Anderson, John Dankaert, Marcus Baker, Dave Urbiel, Paul Gaines and Matt SchumacherOn sheet 4: Dave Cain, Dave Wong, Peter Hartill, Paul Badgero, Kevin Ingraham, Josh Lopez, Ron Boehmer, Pete Sylvain and John MartinChuck delivers – hand off the ice!
Alex calls the sweeping as John & Cec await the result. Matt delivers as Marcus and Marty are ready to sweep. On left at back, Gordy wishes he could deliver like that!
Here’s Gordy – not as low down as Matt Dave shows reasonable stick form as Kevin and John wait to sweep.Paul is waiting to sweep while Pete checks the timeDavid delivers as Kevin and John get up to speedPaul is going to time Josh’s rock
Don probably has long underwear on, Peter obviously does not!
John is ready as Paul delivers
Jim is trying to keep up with MikeMarcus and Matt have started to sweep Ian’s rock early. Is he light or narrowPete does not close his eyes to deliver. Kevin is impressed.John has good stick style.At break time curlers can be neatDon and Graham continue their gin competitionTaking a break are: clockwise from Chuck on the left in the blue t-shirt; Duncan, Mike, John, John, Peter and Don’s backDave, Norm and Joe take a breakKevin, Pete, Martin and DaveChuck, Cec, Doug and FrankJohn, Alex, Mike and PaulMike, John, John and PeterPeter, Cec, Don and ChuckDon’t mess with Frank the bartender!Les, Frank, Jim, Mike and NormJohn, Paul, Doug and LeroyJoe, Ian, Gordy and JohnMarcus, Dave and MartyPete, Paul, Dave and John. Alex and Duncan behind trying sell 50/50 ticketsKevin, Josh, Gerry, Dave and PeterRon, Kevin and DonGraham, Rick and BobMatt and RonSteve and Damien take a break from lunch duties to join: Jim, Joe and BenPaul, Pete and RonBehind the glass darkly: Bob and JimSteve brings out the corned beef as John waits patiently John and Ben are patient.Ian indicates an easy draw to the button.Dave uses his broom to point, John uses his finger while Kevin wonders who will win!Some excellent advice to speed up the game!In the afternoon, there was grudge match with money involved. The money was donated to a worthy charity. In front are Joe and Marty. In back: Ian and John. Detroit did not win!
Dinner Time
John, Paul, Paul, Alex and PeterLeroy, Graham, Kevin and ChuckPeter, Jeff, Ian and LesPaul, Jim, Marty and SteveDave, Joe, Steve, Peter and JeffFrom Bottom left clockwise: Norm, Peter, Dave, Leroy, Chuck, and DonChuck shows how to throw the bocce ball.The bocce game gets serious as Don watches as John measures. Duncan and Chuck anxiously await the result.After dinner gathering: Duncan, Alex, Jim, Leroy and Steve
Sinner’s Breakfast
The kitchen staff: Jim, Damien and Steve – no runny eggs here!From Bottom left clockwise: Ron, Sam’s hat, Marty, Dave, Jim (standing watch Dave check the cheques!) and PeteJim, Bob, Paul, Doug and JimCec, Matt, Kevin, John and JohnFrom bottom left clockwise: Gerry, Marcus, Dave, Norm, Peter and DonThe choir gather to sing the traditional song: “Softly and Tenderly”Paul explains to the judge that Matt was impersonating someone by wearing their sinner’s shirt. Next time Matt should pick someone smaller to impersonate!Damien looks contrite as the Judge admonishes him for his sins!
Paul is going to time Josh’s rock
Jim is trying to keep up with Mike
John has good stick style.
