Many thanks to Matt Schumacher and Nate Glitman for taking pictures on the weekend.
Detroit Curling Club Attendees:
Ben Duby, Ben Messick, Bill Morris, Chuck Thomas Jr., Dallas Schneider, Damien Buchkowski, Dave Hesse, Dave Nelsen, Dave Urbiel, Don Bleaney, Duncan Whitmore, Frank Duffy, Gordy Loud, Jeff Angell, Jeff Dineen, Jim Morris, Joe Bonfoey, Joe George, Joe Mulheron, John Becic, John Danckaert, Justin Wesley, Ken Romanik, Kevin Ingraham, Larry Aubuchon, Leroy Bliven, Mike Clapsadle, Mike Rogala, Nate Glitman, Paul Gaines, Pete Sylvain, Ron Boehmer, Sam Kilby, Steve Rietz, Tony Doemer
KW Granite and area Attendees:
Bob MacMillan, Brett Dubrick, Carl McLean, Cec Hofstetter, Dan Glendinning, Dave Cain, Doug Adams, 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, Steve Renon
Friday Night Hospitality
Dave, Dave & JeffJeff & SteveJohn & LucWhat is an Elmira guy like Doug doing the guys from Plattsville? Doug, Cec, Carl and DanDave, Damien & JimBob, Gerry & NormJohn, Chuck & JoeJoe, Ian, Paul (the Grimace), Doug & DuncanMike, Ben, Ben & NateLeroy, Paul, Luc & MattJohn, Kevin, Ian & SteveDave, Carl & DavePaul, Ben, Paul & Damien
Before Saturday Curling
Duncan & Dave prepare teams under Dallas’s watchful eyeSam explains strategy to fellow Detroit curlers before the gameMike, John and Kevin share a laughCarl explains the KW strategy before the game as a skeptical Bill looks on.Did Bob just levitate a glass?
Saturday Curling
Jeff, Dave, John, Bob, Brett, Leroy, Frank, Norm, John & JustinDallas, Ben, Tony, Steve, John, Mike, Kevin, Cec, Carl, Dan, Gerry & PeteOn sheet 4: Dave, Paul, Larry, Chuck, Jim, Ken, Ian, Marcus. Mike, Kevin & BenOn Sheet 3: Doug, Joe, John, Dave, Dave, Sam, Ron, Les, Luc, Don & JohnMike delvers as Jim and Mike are ready to sweepIan tries to sweep a rock out- But looks like Chuck is happy that he didn’t.Luc watches his delivered rock while Les & John have jumped on it.Leroy has great concentration while Justin and Dave get ready to sweepNorm is ready to sweep while John thinks – not yet!Bob the skip confers with his vice JohnBen shows good formAfter the game, Jeff on the right has not convinced Dallas. Duncan on the left is staying out of it!On the left, Ben stays back as Dave gets ready to buy. John just wants to be in the picture.Pete reaches for the pitcher. Clockwise from bottom left: Kevin, Gerry. ? & ?Ron delivers a pitcher to the thirsty curlers: Les, John, Dave & DougCheers after the pitcher is delivered.Ian (standing) tries to explain something – looks like only Jim is listeningDave leads the toastPaul tries to settle the curlers during the “stack the brooms” break.Ben & John take their eyes off the game! Dave delivers as John gets his rock ready
John should be looking up at the broom. Brett & John are waiting to sweepKevin is trying to intimidate Ken. Bill smiles at this futile attempt!Frank & Bob watch while Brett does the sweeping in the house.Frank the skip watches as Justin and John sweep the rock
Saturday Lunch
Steve gets the great corned beef lunch ready
Saturday Dinner
What does Jim have on his lapel?Ken watches Michigan State beat up on IllinoisJohn has the attention of the other 3 John’s!The well dressed SamJohn, Jim, Damien ,Jeff, Joe and BillJoe, Damien and BillA hungry tableNorm, Gerry, Ron, Marcus, John(surprise) & JohnJoe, John, Kevin and JeffJoe, Dave, Chuck, Leroy, Les, Ian & JohnJohn, Sam, Dave, Jeff, Ken & FrankRon, Joe and IanLes & Dave
Shuffleboard after dinner
Don watches, Mike is using his middle finger for some reason while John is lining something up!Matt lines up a shot while John watchesJohn’s turn – Matt looks happy about his last shot!Mike watches as John lines up his shot
Sinner’s Breakfast
Another great sinner’s breakfastFrank the Ticketmaster!Before b’fast: John, Sam, Paul & Bob talkingSteve & Joe gather to get tickets from FrankMatt & John ready to buy ticketsAt the bar: Joe, Dave & DonMike & KevinJeff, John, Dave & DaveJohn & DaveKen the bartender keeps an eye on Doug & Carl. Dallas holds up this end of the bar.Waiting for breakfastBreakfast is servedDon, Dallas & BenPaul brings out the stack of cases to be tried in front of Judge JoeJoe is the Judge, Dan is trying to plead his innocence. Mike (In front) does not buy itMatt & Joe are happy to let the judge put his hand on Jeff’s shoulderMike seems lost for words in front of the judge!Jim & Matt – Matt fails in his attempt to be cool in front of the judgeA great exchange deserves to end with a big hug from Dan – not sure if Bill survived that one!
