Twenty four curlers left from the Kitchener Waterloo area for the 99th edition of the exchange in Detroit.
The weather was great for the whole weekend.
KW ended up with an overall advantage of 27 shots.
Many thanks to our photographer: Matt Schumacher.
Thanks also to Ian Anderson for the captions.
KW Granite Attendees:
Doug Adams, Ian Anderson, Marcus Baker, Kevin Bradley, Joe Buchanan, Dave Cain, Gerry Dolff, Don Fanstone, Brian Gleiser, Norm Green, Rick Harrison, Peter Hartill, Cec Hofstetter, Les Houston, Peter Knipfel, Bob MacMillan, Bob Mooney, Jim Renaud, Paul Sandford, Matt Schumacher, Ron Shane, Don Sloat, Martin Verhoeven, Graham Wallbank
Detroit Curling Club attendees:
Larry Aubuchon, Paul Badgero, Ron Boehmer, Leroy Bliven, Joe Bonfoey, Damien Buchowski, John Danckaert, Pat Cannon, Jeff Deneen, Frank Duffey, Paul Gaines, Nate Glitman, Dave Hesse, Kevin Ingraham, Bret Jackson, Bill Kennedy, Bob Kennedy, Sam Kilby, Jim Livermore, Joe Livermore, Gordy Loud, Bill Morris, Jim Morris, Dave Nelsen, Alex Rich, Steve Rietz, Mike Rogala, Ken Romanik, Dallas Schneider, Chuck Thomas Jr, Glen Thompson, Don Warthman, Duncan Whitmore, Chris Zahorec, Ken Zryd
On Friday evening the curlers gathered for a few drinks.
Joe Livermore and Paul Sandford. Paul is saying: “Joe, I’m sure you guys won in 2003.”Ken Zryd, Damien Buchowski and Jim Morris. “Jim you try it”. “Not me”!! “Damien, you try it”. “Don’t think so!!”Matt Schumacher making Canada Great Again until the masking tape gives way – with Jeff DeneenIan Anderson, Ron Boehmer, Mike Rogala, Marty Verhoeven and Don Warthman. Sam Kilby with the derby hat in front. Great look Sam!Sharing a laugh are Don Fanstone, Ron Shane and Bob MacMillan. OK you guys, own up. Who Farted??Jim Renaud, Dallas Schneider and Dave Dave (I’ve got this great idea for a skit) NelsenKevin Bradley, Ron Boehmer and Frank (50/50) Duffey
The teams gathered for the morning curling game:
Kevin Bradley, John Danckaert, Don Sloat, Dave Cain, Jim Morris, Marcus Baker, Ian Anderson, Ken Romanik, Kevin Ingraham and Paul Badgero. Red is IN this year!! Who didn’t get the Memo??Dave Hesse, Duncan Whitmore, Dave Urbiel, Joe Buchanan, Chuck (PANTS) Thomas, Peter (NO PANTS) Knipfel, Graham Wallbank, Cec Hofstetter, Leroy Bliven and Rick HarrisonGerry Dolff, Bob MacMillan, Marty Verhoeven, Brian Gleiser, Norm Green, Joe Bonfoey, Larry Aubuchon, Bill Morris, Alex Rich, Mike Rogala and Pat CannonNate Glitman, Sam Kilby, Gordy Loud, Paul Gaines, Les Houston, Ron Boehmer, Paul Sandford, Matt Schumacher, Peter Hartill and Doug Adams who looks far too happy??After the curling refreshments: Marty Verhoeven (“I am NOT working. I’m texting the bar for another Jug”!), Mike Rogala and Larry AubuchonRick Harrison, Cec Hofstetter (“I know I left a pair of pants like Chuck’s back here somewhere”) and Chuck ThomasDave Urbiel, Duncan Whitmore and Joe BuchananKevin Ingraham, John Danckaert (“I only missed the draw by THAT MUCH and I know we will kick your butts Featherbowling”!!) and Marcus BakerSome long term members: Don Fanstone, Ron Shane, Dave Nelsen and Dallas Schneider. ” Dave are you selling tickets AGAIN??”The hard working kitchen crew: Joe Bonfoey, Dallas Schneider, Steve Rietz and Jeff Deneen. “Dont care what you say Joe those eggs are DONE !”Sam Kilby,Alec Rich, Graham Wallbank (“Shhh, keep this quiet fellas but I have some great land in Plattsville I can sell you, CHEAP”), Bret Jackson and Dave Urbiel.A happy bunch: Matt Schumacher, Ken Zyrd, Ron Shane, Don Fanstone and Marty Verhoeven. How did Matt get in this picture?Dave Cain, Glen Thompson, Jim Livermore and Don Fanstone
We have two videos.
The first was taken at the Saturday dinner. This was part of the entertainment for the evening. Dont worry Dave N. This will sound better on Vinyl.
The second was taken at the sinner’s breakfast. It is not the best example of the singing of the sinner’s hymn.
