So off we went to curling school today! Gaby had a blast but did more sliding then curling! The stones weigh about 45 lbs. and the length it travels depends greatly on the quality of the ice and how you slide!!!! Trey was excellent and Grant was also excellent! If there were curling Clubs in Boca they'd join. They both have natural ability! Annette attempted curling, but the ice was so slippery and the footing so treacherous that she decided to be the outdoor photographer. ( Much better idea!) KC, Duffy and I sat inside a lovely restaurant and watched through the windows! So much fun! UNTIL, our friend and guide, John Webster, fell!!!😳😩. He had been playing with Gaby, but had walked away while another gentleman was helping her. John was standing by himself and somehow lost his footing! As Gaby would say:"BOOM!" Poor John! He has a broken wrist. He casually walked into the restaurant and told Annette and I that he had just fallen and thought he broke his wrist! A lady drove him to the clinic. We heard from our Swiss contact that John had to have surgery and they have put a plate in his arm---not just pins, but a plate! We went shopping for some red wine and chocolates and Gaby made a very nice get well card!
The guys and Gaby went to the ski shop today to get fitted for their skis and boots for tomorrow's ski adventure! Grant and Gaby are going to ski school; Trey is on his own snowboarding and Bill is doing a "refresher" ski course! I will be baby sitting!
Dinner tonight is a pizza/fondue restaurant that Trey found which is "family friendly". Which, as Trey says, means your kid can cry! Mimi and Annette did chocolate shopping and sampling and Grant is at a souvenir shop shopping for friends..
Two sweeties!
Watching curling!
Adorable!
Gaby gave her mom a flower at breakfast!
Three musketeers!
Best buds!
The curling plan!
Instruction....
VICTORY!
Grant starts with his stone!
What a cute pair!
Sliding is good!
For John....
Future champ?
Go Grant!
Go Gaby!
I think I got it!
Little more trouble bending because of a stiff knee! Icing this afternoon!
Graduation curling certificate and official pin! And, candy!!!!!
On the right is John, pre-broken arm😢. A delightful Aussie who has lived here over 20 years! A retired attorney who decided to travel! Also a ski instructor, but not for the rest of this season!😱
What an adventure! Love the Badrutts shirts - don't know how curling will do in South Florida? Sorry about John. I think this trip is the best for Gaby, a true supper star!
ReplyDeleteDid not realize the restaurant was the same as three years ago. Glad to read you didn't freeze. Until tomorrow can't wait to read more. Thank you for sharing.