It's been a week now that we've experienced Aussie hospitality and competition from other countries as well including Argentina, Uraguay, Ireland, England and South Africa. The Aussie and Canadian squash contingencies are by far the largest.
Finally we are all getting full night sleeps without waking in the middle of the night and aimlessly filling time to make ourselves tired. I think we've sampled most of the beers either at courtside or out on the town. Waiters and watresses are a dying breed down here as everything is self serve.
All the venues for all the sports are quite spread out throughout Sydney and environs...traffic is uusually heavy and so we haven't seen anything during the days but the inside of the Thornleigh Squash Club. Lot's of great play...at all levels, regardless of age or ability...which is really the whole idea behind the Games. Last night I watched two 67 year olds go at it as if the winner would control the Western Hemisphere! They weren't dashing around the court, but they still had the finesse, the fluid swings and the shot selection. Very inspiring as I slowly march toward that age category.
Jericho has done well so far. Stacy Hall has won the Gold for women's C age 45-49. Rashid (Men's 55-59 Open) and Jay (Men's 50-54 C) both play for Gold tomorrow. Max (Women's 35-39 B) got knocked out of medal standings today but plays tomorrow one last time. Ian Humphries has been steadfast in his support, his driving and his picture taking. Will send some along right after this. So, tomorrow we'll know whether we bring home more gold or a mixture of precious medals.
Wish us well.
Cheers,
Jay
Source: Jay Lundy
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