I
miss curling.
There,
I said it. I know it’s summer here in Ontario, and I should be grateful for the
decidedly ice-unfriendly weather, and that if I really, really wanted to go
throw some rocks, I could probably find a club that has summer ice and leagues…
But,
well, it’s not the same as stepping out into the cold, starting the car with
heater full blast, scraping the windshield, climbing abord and navigating the
perils of winter driving to get to the club. (Okay, maybe I don’t miss that
part of it…)
But
it turns out, my curling life isn’t all that far away, even in summer. Three
instances:
Family
wedding at Chateau Montebello in Quebec. We’re walking from the outdoor
ceremony beside the Ottawa River to the building where the reception will take
place. And what do I see?
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| Yup. Right next door. |
The beautiful outdoor space in Guelph known as Riverside Park (and if you ever
visit this city, be sure to take a drive or stroll through it!) is honouring my
club’s 175th anniversary by dedicating this year’s floral clock to
the celebration. I stopped in today. Very cool.
And – our registration
forms for next season have been delivered to the club. Yes, we’re signed up for the
2014-2015 season. I’m sitting here on the deck, enjoying the warm, sunshiney
delights of summer and already looking forward to winter. Like curlers
everywhere.
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| Keeps good time, too. |
