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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Summer means...I miss curling!

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?

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.

Keeps good time, too.

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.