Frisbee!
Welcome and well met! I think I've survived...yep, I survived. Recently (as in last weekend), I was privileged to play with some buddies of mine from PHC at a nice, little, frozen Frisbee Tournament in Lexington, KY. We had the honor of learning some new strategies, as we were beaten by six teams in a row. I know, sounds pretty bad. And it would have been if our attitudes had been any different than they were. Actually (apparently), we had a blast and were able to play our hearts out as we enjoyed chunking a disk around in sub-freezing conditions. But let me explain. Fields = 70 yds x 40 yds; 25 yds deep endzones.
Day 1: Game 1 @ 09:30, 90 minutes long, play to 15. I think we made 4-5 points--not too bad considering the opposition. Enthusiasm probably at peak for the day. Conditions: sleet changing to snow; moderately icy to very icy, about an eighth of an inch of ice on everything. As in, every blade of grass (fun for sliding though). Finish @ 11:00 Loss 4/5 to 15
Game 2 @ 11:00, 90 minutes long, etc. We made 3 points--okay, but definitely not playing our best. Enthusiasm dropping with the temperature. Noticed ice forming on my jersey--odd. Conditions: cold and very icy, sporadic snow. Finish @ 12:30 Loss 3 to 15
Game 3 @ 12:30, etc. We made 3-4 points--still below par and definitely below our potential. Conditions: getting slightly warmer, ice beginning to melt. Point of reference: ice is easier to play on then mud. Enthusiasm rapidly dipping lower--those of us with optimism dishing it out. Finish @ 14:00 Loss 3/4 to 15
Break for lunch and warmth...mostly warmth. Enthusiasm reupped and energy levels bumped up also.
Game 4 @ 15:30 etc. Played an awsome, sporting, kind team. Most like games back at school so far--had an great time playing with them. Definitely warmer now as the field is entirely comprised of 4-6 inch deep mud. Running not a problem, just accelerating, stopping, and turning. Amazingly I managed to keep my uniform relatively clean (through no fault of my own). Finish @ 17:00 Loss 6 to 13
Sleep--recuperate--recover. Took full advantage of the hotel facilities, esp. the hot-tub and pool. Never felt nicer to be warm. Had nice warm (repeat, warm) dinner and sleep. Woke pseudo rested, semi-sore.
Day 2: Game 5 @ 09:30 etc. Change of fields since we so totally destroyed the ones we played on the previous day--about 45 minutes further drive. Thompson (awsome, left-handed dude who was established in the area) played with us this game. We played against King College, and were totally enthused. Mostly because we were playing for fun, and being competitive as a side note rather than the other way around. Made at least 5 points. Conditions: a positively balmy 35 that felt quite warm. Wet but firm field. Finish @ 11:00 Loss 5 to 15
Game 6 @ 11:00 etc. Played Thompson's club from Lexington. Totally awsome play with learning by both sides. Excellent sportsmanship exhibited by all involved. Instance of treason/traitorous activities on the part of one Ash, who, since the other team was shy females, played for them. Jolly source of ribbing but worked out quite well. Very close game and we actually had the lead for a time. Conditions: very pleasant to those as who have been running and tolerable to those as who have not. Warming slightly with mild wind. Finish @ 12:30 Loss 9 to 15
Mostly survived by all with minor injuries. Optimism and joy of the game definitely survived intact--we truly had an awsome time! Word to the wise however: Do not sit for extensive periods of time on very sore muscles--the pain is postponed and exacerbated. Seeing as that is probably all you (or I) can handle at present, I'll have to wait for something else momentous to occur and then will relate it here. Till then...
Day 1: Game 1 @ 09:30, 90 minutes long, play to 15. I think we made 4-5 points--not too bad considering the opposition. Enthusiasm probably at peak for the day. Conditions: sleet changing to snow; moderately icy to very icy, about an eighth of an inch of ice on everything. As in, every blade of grass (fun for sliding though). Finish @ 11:00 Loss 4/5 to 15
Game 2 @ 11:00, 90 minutes long, etc. We made 3 points--okay, but definitely not playing our best. Enthusiasm dropping with the temperature. Noticed ice forming on my jersey--odd. Conditions: cold and very icy, sporadic snow. Finish @ 12:30 Loss 3 to 15
Game 3 @ 12:30, etc. We made 3-4 points--still below par and definitely below our potential. Conditions: getting slightly warmer, ice beginning to melt. Point of reference: ice is easier to play on then mud. Enthusiasm rapidly dipping lower--those of us with optimism dishing it out. Finish @ 14:00 Loss 3/4 to 15
Break for lunch and warmth...mostly warmth. Enthusiasm reupped and energy levels bumped up also.
Game 4 @ 15:30 etc. Played an awsome, sporting, kind team. Most like games back at school so far--had an great time playing with them. Definitely warmer now as the field is entirely comprised of 4-6 inch deep mud. Running not a problem, just accelerating, stopping, and turning. Amazingly I managed to keep my uniform relatively clean (through no fault of my own). Finish @ 17:00 Loss 6 to 13
Sleep--recuperate--recover. Took full advantage of the hotel facilities, esp. the hot-tub and pool. Never felt nicer to be warm. Had nice warm (repeat, warm) dinner and sleep. Woke pseudo rested, semi-sore.
Day 2: Game 5 @ 09:30 etc. Change of fields since we so totally destroyed the ones we played on the previous day--about 45 minutes further drive. Thompson (awsome, left-handed dude who was established in the area) played with us this game. We played against King College, and were totally enthused. Mostly because we were playing for fun, and being competitive as a side note rather than the other way around. Made at least 5 points. Conditions: a positively balmy 35 that felt quite warm. Wet but firm field. Finish @ 11:00 Loss 5 to 15
Game 6 @ 11:00 etc. Played Thompson's club from Lexington. Totally awsome play with learning by both sides. Excellent sportsmanship exhibited by all involved. Instance of treason/traitorous activities on the part of one Ash, who, since the other team was shy females, played for them. Jolly source of ribbing but worked out quite well. Very close game and we actually had the lead for a time. Conditions: very pleasant to those as who have been running and tolerable to those as who have not. Warming slightly with mild wind. Finish @ 12:30 Loss 9 to 15
Mostly survived by all with minor injuries. Optimism and joy of the game definitely survived intact--we truly had an awsome time! Word to the wise however: Do not sit for extensive periods of time on very sore muscles--the pain is postponed and exacerbated. Seeing as that is probably all you (or I) can handle at present, I'll have to wait for something else momentous to occur and then will relate it here. Till then...
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