Thursday, July 06, 2006
Celebrating independence, Australian style
7/4/06
Today was the second day of the Ten Pin Bowling competition, and Josh and I knew that together we had a good chance to take the doubles title. Even though I didn’t bowl well (182-183-202-180-209-215 1171), Josh went +114 and we took the doubles title. Going into the last game, we were back about 25 pins and together we put up the top score of the day, with a 483. Congrats to Josh for really bowling well and holding our pairing together.
My main problem on the day was again timing. I would rush and then try to stay slow and wouldn’t stay consistent with my execution. That on top of the fact that I wasn’t playing the best line to the pocket, which then made carry more difficult, hence adding to my problems. By the middle of the fifth game, I had move a little more outside and was playing a straighter line to the pocket, which greatly helped (as evidence by my increasing scores). I told Josh and Adrienne to tell me to move outside if they see me struggling with a more inside shot again.
To complete our day of bowling, Adrienne received her bronze medal from the singles competition. We’ll receive our gold (with a silver for Adrienne, who competed with Jessica from Mexico on a World Team) on Thursday after the Trios.
Before our little soiree at the Sachs’, the Team USA team went over to the Sydney Olympic Park (SOP) to check out USA Open vs. USA Masters Soccer. The SOP is an incredible facility and the Athletic Center – where the soccer match was contested – is a great place to catch a game. Though it was a very physical game all the way through – with a red card given to one of the Masters players – the final was 4-3 in favor of the Open team. That was after opening up a 3-0 lead at halftime.
It was so nice for Debbie and Phil to open up their beautiful home to all the bowlers for dinner and socializing. I didn’t take pictures (I think everyone else did, though) but their house is exquisite and everyone greatly enjoyed the evening. There was not one person who left without a smile on their face.
To end the night, Adam took Moshe, Yifat, Emil, and I to the casino in Darling Harbour. The tables were pretty expensive, but Emil tried his luck on a few tables and actually walked away about $200AUS up. Moshe also won and Yifat dropped a few dollars; Adam and I were content drinking a little more and just hanging out, watching some of the tennis on the big screen.
Tomorrow is Community Day for all the athletes at the SOP. It’s perfect timing too because we can all use a day off before the next set of competition on Thursday and Friday.
Hope everyone had a great 4th of July!
Today was the second day of the Ten Pin Bowling competition, and Josh and I knew that together we had a good chance to take the doubles title. Even though I didn’t bowl well (182-183-202-180-209-215 1171), Josh went +114 and we took the doubles title. Going into the last game, we were back about 25 pins and together we put up the top score of the day, with a 483. Congrats to Josh for really bowling well and holding our pairing together.
My main problem on the day was again timing. I would rush and then try to stay slow and wouldn’t stay consistent with my execution. That on top of the fact that I wasn’t playing the best line to the pocket, which then made carry more difficult, hence adding to my problems. By the middle of the fifth game, I had move a little more outside and was playing a straighter line to the pocket, which greatly helped (as evidence by my increasing scores). I told Josh and Adrienne to tell me to move outside if they see me struggling with a more inside shot again.
To complete our day of bowling, Adrienne received her bronze medal from the singles competition. We’ll receive our gold (with a silver for Adrienne, who competed with Jessica from Mexico on a World Team) on Thursday after the Trios.
Before our little soiree at the Sachs’, the Team USA team went over to the Sydney Olympic Park (SOP) to check out USA Open vs. USA Masters Soccer. The SOP is an incredible facility and the Athletic Center – where the soccer match was contested – is a great place to catch a game. Though it was a very physical game all the way through – with a red card given to one of the Masters players – the final was 4-3 in favor of the Open team. That was after opening up a 3-0 lead at halftime.
It was so nice for Debbie and Phil to open up their beautiful home to all the bowlers for dinner and socializing. I didn’t take pictures (I think everyone else did, though) but their house is exquisite and everyone greatly enjoyed the evening. There was not one person who left without a smile on their face.
To end the night, Adam took Moshe, Yifat, Emil, and I to the casino in Darling Harbour. The tables were pretty expensive, but Emil tried his luck on a few tables and actually walked away about $200AUS up. Moshe also won and Yifat dropped a few dollars; Adam and I were content drinking a little more and just hanging out, watching some of the tennis on the big screen.
Tomorrow is Community Day for all the athletes at the SOP. It’s perfect timing too because we can all use a day off before the next set of competition on Thursday and Friday.
Hope everyone had a great 4th of July!
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Mazel Tov on your Gold Medal Matt!!! Great to hear that you are enjoying your time Down Under. I'm so disappointed not to be joining you in Sydney. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
All the best,
Daniel Zalcman
All the best,
Daniel Zalcman
Matt
Congrats on the gold. I am disappointed not to be there with the bowlers but theres always Argentina !
Speak to you over the weekend
Tony Aarons
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Congrats on the gold. I am disappointed not to be there with the bowlers but theres always Argentina !
Speak to you over the weekend
Tony Aarons
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