So long since I blogged!

So sorry for the long delay- though some may be relieved to not have had to follow the Gillam saga....

All is well, some computer issues- some Kevin on my computer issues, but its all good now.

The sad thing is there hasn't been a lot missed!

Today was a big day here. Madison got a B time in her 50 back, taking off 2 and 1/2 seconds while she did it! Very happy for that. Coach Toshi also very happy. And poor Ellie who was due to take off a chunk of time in her 50 free (really has been working at it, and has improved a lot) ended up with her goggles around her neck from the dive, so did the whole of the event via head-up freestyle. If any of you have ever wondered if head-up free was as fast as regular free....let me assure you it isn't. Ellie added 20 SEC to her goggles-on-head-in-the-water time. Good news for Ellie, did fine in her other events- not taking off time but not adding. Both girls swam well on their respective relay teams.

Here is the link with their ranking- look for them in events 5, 7 and 9.

http://guamswimming.org/results/2009-10/20091205lc.htm

Swim meets here are so different. They expect a lot more discipline from the kids- no DS's, books and such. They are to focus and sit quietly between events (which really means lots of talking with your neighbor just don't run while you do it).

They do a Japanese-style cheer before it starts. So cute- they all bunch in a scrum and the coach yells "Tsunamiiiiiiiii" and the team yells "hite....hite......hite" Which translates into something close to "Tsunami, fight.....fight......fight". The cheer must work because I think the team has all the best times on the island.

Coming up on Sunday- which means church and groceries. The girls and Kevin are going to see Astroboy while I work on the house. I am a little excited for Tuesday- Lady of Camarin Day don't ya know- not sure about it, but it means a day off for me! I plan to do a lot of sitting.....wishful thinking works sometimes.