Bellingham 2009

[jgorley]

Another fine gathering at Hovander Park in Ferndale, WA. Great weather, great people and great games. I met some of the local Xmarkers, and like I said at the games, I am really bad with names. I will try and track them down so I can say hi again. I appologized to the guys in advance. The competition was amazing. I updated the Men's A and B scores on Nasga, unfortunately I did not have the Masters, Novice or Womens numbers. Of course after a day of competiontion I had to have a glass or 4 of the Boundry Bay Scotch Ale.

Physical Exertion+Heat+Empty Stomach+beer=really bad memory!

I did have a great games!

Open Stone 17# 36'1.5"
Light Hammer 88'2"
Light WFD 59'10.5"
Heavy WFD 30'6"
Sheaf 20# 20'
WOB 11'
Caber 17' 90# 1:15

This was the order of events for the day. During the Hammer My foot slipped on my pull and I tweaked my back. As you all know your back isn't used in any of these events! But I could not back out, being the first game of the year for me. I fouled out on two of the LWFD throws and one of the HWFD. I ended the day with what I will call 4 PRs. The HWFD was my throw of the day! The other 3 were the Hammer, Sheaf and Caber. The Caber is tough to call a PR but It was the best turn since leaving the Novice/C class. I am going to post a video, hopefully tonight.

Throw far!

James

[vmac3205]

Did you stop by the MacKenzie tent to say "hello" to Rod and Ruth? Great folks.

[jgorley]

Unfortunately with competing, I don't get a lot of time to wander the festival. Usually on the second day I help the novice guys on the field. Then after the games, many of the tents are packing up shop. I try to meet at least one person a game. I am going to have to get a photo album to take pictures of everyone and paste a name under it. That way I will start to remember names!

James

[vmac3205]

Just remember, Clam macKenzie always roots for you at the Kelso Festival.

[jgorley]

And I do appreciate it!

[Alan H]

Hey, some good numbers! I think if you don't tweak SOMETHING at a Games, you're missing out on the whole experience!

[jgorley]

I agree, but it does put a shadow on the next games. I only have another week and a half till Prosser, WA. I know I will be ready, but not being able to train this week is a bummer!

[jgorley]

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[Ryan Nielson]

Yeah that light hammer and heavy weight are way out there!!

I can't even imagine hitting 30 on the heavy weight for distance. Even breaking 20 was a big deal for me.

I have Heavy events in Caldwell in 3 more days and then 2 weeks later competing again in Mccall, idaho. I feel overworked right now I have actually been practicing too much but trying to get a lot of extra rest this week.

[Detroitpete]

Not bad--especially with a tweak!