The second session, October 13-16, of the Huntsman World Senior Games was more than a good time. Our team on the right dominated a field of 12 women's teams coming from all over the Continent. We are west coast girls except for Donna who is living wherever she parks her Motor Home.
Back Row L to R:
Mary Bendsen.... Nanoose , B.C.
Kate Phlaumer....Seattle, WA
Jeanne Kestly.....San Diego, CA
Front Row
Susan Jamison....Seattle, WA
Grace Smith.......Olympia, WA
Donna Backus....Wherever!
Carol Hackett... Santa Monica, CA
These women are all in their late sixties or seventies and play aggressive competitive volleyball. We are proud to represent seniors in a healthy active lifestyle. Our team gets along well, supporting each other and enjoying time together between games. Jeanne and I shared a room and there was always adventure. We danced at the socialfunction, put on for all Volleyball players. We were fascinated by our new friends, the FLDS four young ladies with pioneer dresses and reversed french braids. We enjoyed lounging by the pool, hitch hiking to the International Market and shopping at the boutiques. We watched the Men's Basketball competitions and the finals of the Men's Global Cup in Volleyball. Russia, by the way, soundly beat the USA team in the final with Brazil taking the Bronze from Estonia. Above is Jeanne with her choice from the Russian team!
When it was all over, I flew from St. George to Salt Lake City to Seattle to Victoria. My dear Poul was waiting there at Midnight to drive me the 2 hours home. I was up at 7:15 doing the laundry and preparing breakfast for my daughter Sandi and Mark who were staying for the weekend with six month old baby Ethan while Mark roughed in the plumbing for my bathroom renovations.
It's good to be home. On Thursday I go again. This time Houston, for Basketball.
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