Kosta, who is a 27 year old Bulgarian national rowing champion and sports trainer and Bryony a British women's lightweight champion. Bryony will be picking me up at the airport... my friends who's flat it is tell me she wants to size me up to see if I would be a good steal for her rowing club. Apparently it is very competitive over there. There are tons of clubs along the Thames and each is trying to win the most titles so stealing rowers is not uncommon.
I think I would like to join with Putney however... not the biggest, nor most prestigious, but as the Albany Rowing Club once said "scrappy but good!" Although how scrappy can they be if they have a workout room, water tank for training and a BAR? Hello! From their website they seem a friendly bunch willing to take on people who are new to the sport like me so that sounds good.
Besides I'm sure I will have my hands full just finding my way around and learning the ropes at my new job so I doubt I will be winning any regattas right away. I'll post some pictures of rowing on the Thames and the rowing club as soon as I can. Monday if possible!
4 comments:
Julie !
What an exciting opportunity. Best of luck in your travels and achievements. Stay safe.
Looking forward to keeping up via the blog.
Send us home a pint !
Steve Rinaldi
Steve!
Great to hear from you! Thanks so much. I'll work on that pint... of course I may have to taste test a lot before I decide which is best to send.
Do stay in touch! I would really love that!
And remember always demand green bottles or better!
Jules
Julie!
Have a safe trip and take it easy on the English folks. They are going to love you. Sorry we couldn't get together before your departure. I am among the many who will miss you greatly. Teach well, row fast, and be safe.
Michael
Thanks so much Mike,
I'm so sorry that we didn't have a chance to have lunch. I feel like I've been on the move 24/7 and what little time I've had has been with the family as you can imagine. My Mom has been very supportive but I can tell she's not anxious to see me go.
And don't worry about missing me too much. You have my e-mail and blog so we will be in touch. As a matter of fact I think we talk more now then when we were at school! Besides I will be pestering you often regarding pedagogy, biology and of course complaining about union issues (I believe they have a teacher's union). I'm like a bad penny... I always turn up. He he
OK Mike, next time I e-mail will probably be from across the pond! Thank you again for everything... all your good help and advice over the years... I wouldn't be the teacher I am without you!
Hey now that you're retired you and your wife should plan a trip to London!
Love,
Julie xx
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