tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88686107397338077112024-03-04T21:09:42.359-08:00The Road Less TraveledFollow Keith and Sam as they compete in the Gay Games in Cologne, Germany.Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-54166368498863957062010-08-07T11:23:00.000-07:002010-08-07T11:31:37.159-07:00German beer wagon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKL_uIP6z223-iIEdZbOraElFR4imC5_PTW0TCtRJoaVJHY8KHfoNt9AA-1pc4dcp1jgAdIqFV0zxUfF_zS2a4bww6OE5kycdc8F9vFeOq2AFE0pfJx5cqCKfWQe-dMVP0czbHJstXUJ4/s1600/IMGP2546.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKL_uIP6z223-iIEdZbOraElFR4imC5_PTW0TCtRJoaVJHY8KHfoNt9AA-1pc4dcp1jgAdIqFV0zxUfF_zS2a4bww6OE5kycdc8F9vFeOq2AFE0pfJx5cqCKfWQe-dMVP0czbHJstXUJ4/s320/IMGP2546.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502735735500110258" /></a><br />We saw this beer wagon all over the city, as the patrons peddled and earned their beer. Nashville could use a Yazoo beer wagon!Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-90556070265537427932010-08-07T11:13:00.001-07:002010-08-07T11:23:36.979-07:00Fond memories of Cologne<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsrm8C3Aq1o7IG_896QmnQOAsS_xax_noeotA9HqCE7nYenbh9mEcctzW-q4m9g7F2YWvaILayrN0oQbEVdrwS2c_7tx_qPMACm0aZInjQmTeUIKYvJTp9KXbSvJSW1SX_ISMXDejEWo/s1600/IMGP2549.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsrm8C3Aq1o7IG_896QmnQOAsS_xax_noeotA9HqCE7nYenbh9mEcctzW-q4m9g7F2YWvaILayrN0oQbEVdrwS2c_7tx_qPMACm0aZInjQmTeUIKYvJTp9KXbSvJSW1SX_ISMXDejEWo/s320/IMGP2549.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502735165377189266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28HjXu1IOhupnNSd2zMAbR_MCI4IsEQqhNHBMru_oSN9RGrWcpOaUKTy6LZeWwCOIOBv5ireG_jnmgrculP1eL2_0pAvra1IznJaD8D-OSjIFVAF8_3FD4KV3PiMBVWP7Z4DoHnjitI8/s1600/IMGP2564.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28HjXu1IOhupnNSd2zMAbR_MCI4IsEQqhNHBMru_oSN9RGrWcpOaUKTy6LZeWwCOIOBv5ireG_jnmgrculP1eL2_0pAvra1IznJaD8D-OSjIFVAF8_3FD4KV3PiMBVWP7Z4DoHnjitI8/s320/IMGP2564.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502735162588540578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSj27yjjFRao53GPc3CwUYiksOLGbggbjQWJmVfAhFUtGxR2xSTd_Mm4WOiiyUORdiTCVkbGb_DQmpbA_tiAQvsWk8yi6m7TkMPhsLy6WtgjySgvBziG5ZG7pXlGLc2OVvttmlweFCaHQ/s1600/IMGP2555.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSj27yjjFRao53GPc3CwUYiksOLGbggbjQWJmVfAhFUtGxR2xSTd_Mm4WOiiyUORdiTCVkbGb_DQmpbA_tiAQvsWk8yi6m7TkMPhsLy6WtgjySgvBziG5ZG7pXlGLc2OVvttmlweFCaHQ/s320/IMGP2555.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502735149770159218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEjZQA5CqaB9_MTh2WuVRlAw7sNB3NgAV2Jyb4dgBJfBRudQMLCum3DPX7jIKX2Zwl_iS_3NznfDlOS-bd9DpeNTG-q8wYjEy2MVZ9OpROKY_KO0ALzfjmSB5hssYmHquuF2EEjVmUas/s1600/IMGP2557.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEjZQA5CqaB9_MTh2WuVRlAw7sNB3NgAV2Jyb4dgBJfBRudQMLCum3DPX7jIKX2Zwl_iS_3NznfDlOS-bd9DpeNTG-q8wYjEy2MVZ9OpROKY_KO0ALzfjmSB5hssYmHquuF2EEjVmUas/s320/IMGP2557.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502735139855583842" /></a><br />Here are some shots from touring Cologne. The Dom is spectacular, and there are also Roman ruins like the one shown here.Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-58677293731946082802010-08-07T11:03:00.000-07:002010-08-07T11:12:53.217-07:00Atlanta defeats Sydney in exciting Water Polo match<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xgcUI4F5gtpT_-3IdgYHD3wTm7HHaC5Tr6SwBJPpP9n_fZ-NSZKSo04FdNczOwKiBe4IH4nGC2b6eQJaqUZvXXOHXaspk0e7c1w6TSJRI3qZGNKuNdIh7umNJSMli8O5nAeC4dELfBs/s1600/IMGP2677.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xgcUI4F5gtpT_-3IdgYHD3wTm7HHaC5Tr6SwBJPpP9n_fZ-NSZKSo04FdNczOwKiBe4IH4nGC2b6eQJaqUZvXXOHXaspk0e7c1w6TSJRI3qZGNKuNdIh7umNJSMli8O5nAeC4dELfBs/s320/IMGP2677.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502732186557744258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGcLIwJsnavc5kAMGKrBqFTfhiUsNECRf-DHdEqfd67AsoKz-6fQ_aSfvsdAOGStA6Xmlr9L43bOVAK2M3_X2Rr8hdIRKzxvHPOI5jr24CJskR1hsaxpXYdNSI2pbe3yKIH1MUH4IRfU/s1600/IMGP2639.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGcLIwJsnavc5kAMGKrBqFTfhiUsNECRf-DHdEqfd67AsoKz-6fQ_aSfvsdAOGStA6Xmlr9L43bOVAK2M3_X2Rr8hdIRKzxvHPOI5jr24CJskR1hsaxpXYdNSI2pbe3yKIH1MUH4IRfU/s320/IMGP2639.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502732175369451682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKK6C7Rc7Vu5jJSthl-DlKKDjxKQSwDr7vhHGUgf_nN-OHcW1n0DCj5aTPLQazaDy0Lfa9HUk1NfC_DWQL0Splhr66MGl45H4vrQp6yzGCnDYjpZkYIz-u-aC1SOLU1_5FZU0Jt57599E/s1600/IMGP2646.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKK6C7Rc7Vu5jJSthl-DlKKDjxKQSwDr7vhHGUgf_nN-OHcW1n0DCj5aTPLQazaDy0Lfa9HUk1NfC_DWQL0Splhr66MGl45H4vrQp6yzGCnDYjpZkYIz-u-aC1SOLU1_5FZU0Jt57599E/s320/IMGP2646.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502732166128637218" /></a><br />We met the Atlanta water polo team at our hotel and enjoyed watching this match between Atlanta and Sydney. Atlanta has a lot of great guys on the team and finished fifth overall. They were disappointed but should be proud, given the strong competition at these Games. This is an exciting sport which takes a lot of athleticism and stamina to play. Congrats to our Atlanta friends!Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-8326917058809792552010-08-07T02:45:00.000-07:002010-08-07T02:52:19.497-07:00Now that our competition is over, we are enjoying the Games<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTPCKtOM0mRsbVZaGqmYNCNZ4iA4gQLMrwGamdAV0nUH7VxM5_aqWxpyayvO7ghapkp6vLxRmRoyXQzUmIW-aw5QLKOaMi6xuS1rz9x1YG5Fs1IshEO12MX3PUmUgvRYgLlIgrjvC_pQ/s1600/IMGP2618.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTPCKtOM0mRsbVZaGqmYNCNZ4iA4gQLMrwGamdAV0nUH7VxM5_aqWxpyayvO7ghapkp6vLxRmRoyXQzUmIW-aw5QLKOaMi6xuS1rz9x1YG5Fs1IshEO12MX3PUmUgvRYgLlIgrjvC_pQ/s320/IMGP2618.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502603431508685762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGAKYvYjVnZow62tQ7wAOXT22frgcM1-buSE35M8h4YGFMgbQNwozpe4mjOo68f_Plbkshn61-qwDZjiHlCW1xcpwF1Hx5zNjmKvhyqEyXLVUuIjChyphenhyphenM4e1n4YHlltaaRw5_H7bRp2hOM/s1600/IMGP2659.JPG"><img style="float:right; 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margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEkHoEsSubSwzsT6C0DDRCsAGJxBV8NuY0ltkLMjQr_ge4eH2xH6gOdFuyMz81rlesDd4bU0_vqC7Kae4ju5XklGmcT5Uertr8jk_t1_qFFwnV_cn6BygRewN29Chj0jc8B1uDKZlbk0/s320/IMGP2654.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502603398705942962" /></a>Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-1599758766074664422010-08-05T11:15:00.000-07:002010-08-05T11:33:31.596-07:00Did I also mention that Keith picked up bronze medals in the hammer and shot!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkXA2p3A0Kp3543zHvIEzNCf1PajcRRC0XxGv_JFeDRjFGDgLlgQkqBpLzHm9Bnm8l198BsOm_3zzKkLw5K5cIJCf3q2wVLBNSkeHjTHpF2KSo7v78pj228R78gjQnTjizyT73lavB4w/s1600/IMGP2705.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkXA2p3A0Kp3543zHvIEzNCf1PajcRRC0XxGv_JFeDRjFGDgLlgQkqBpLzHm9Bnm8l198BsOm_3zzKkLw5K5cIJCf3q2wVLBNSkeHjTHpF2KSo7v78pj228R78gjQnTjizyT73lavB4w/s320/IMGP2705.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501995515488132194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnecMnqVShdwpGBb5UTplrw8mN5GYSxhc-1_gfcyb-9_Ovh6I9E5pRgXVv4S2JR0npQjUBkQq992fNi-edC8sxDYTowdgYA5IqHmORoZTTU3lMJZNPZct7zaxdkB_zlpzEJAunwQi8uNw/s1600/IMGP2687.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnecMnqVShdwpGBb5UTplrw8mN5GYSxhc-1_gfcyb-9_Ovh6I9E5pRgXVv4S2JR0npQjUBkQq992fNi-edC8sxDYTowdgYA5IqHmORoZTTU3lMJZNPZct7zaxdkB_zlpzEJAunwQi8uNw/s320/IMGP2687.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501995510511668834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfavjmNEy2_EUWFQr-_dsWwK2wj-i2nBLCgFwwTW1mzqU6SvBMNIs6xaebVLjqC8WnUP6brGAyu0oMM3DPlqW8a_4ht7PGv8jejuOud8Wrotdjj4iAc51t3zEozgSwxYCuwwiX4XO2ANk/s1600/IMGP2685.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfavjmNEy2_EUWFQr-_dsWwK2wj-i2nBLCgFwwTW1mzqU6SvBMNIs6xaebVLjqC8WnUP6brGAyu0oMM3DPlqW8a_4ht7PGv8jejuOud8Wrotdjj4iAc51t3zEozgSwxYCuwwiX4XO2ANk/s320/IMGP2685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501995502579169266" /></a><br />Keith had an amazing day at the track, picking up bronze medals in the hammer and shot, in addition to his gold in the javelin. The competition was fierce in all events, especially because so many Europeans participated in these Games. Keith and I really appreciated the Team Nashville athletes who showed up to cheer him on before heading off to their 5K event. Congrats to Keith for a truly outstanding performance!Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-14740549930589092912010-08-05T10:44:00.000-07:002010-08-05T11:01:56.255-07:00Keith brings home gold in javelin!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj541HG7kxOiWz3kJ3wadyTqkfGYHQfl3HXvXHHeaD_jH_rZ-PpcepICZghZtKDMNvvApLTzXu4IGJJBrxhLHcn1TKUv3ks1aX0JkKVjPhvCFVC1olmjyhwnvgpjVw-1X0pZ5SIzrEr1ZE/s1600/IMGP2703.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj541HG7kxOiWz3kJ3wadyTqkfGYHQfl3HXvXHHeaD_jH_rZ-PpcepICZghZtKDMNvvApLTzXu4IGJJBrxhLHcn1TKUv3ks1aX0JkKVjPhvCFVC1olmjyhwnvgpjVw-1X0pZ5SIzrEr1ZE/s320/IMGP2703.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501986767653747890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-kiDecPhXl0EhWJObe5hGXZolm2HUdM8DQ5f7dmGAd0lqJLl-Au2sRdp0BBzbZJ-mgY4Nkept3PJuilsxexWv-WsDnCiSrwP1fwS7-kmCXW9qwtdq-Ql9rtOuQH-e4U5NU_qY2EDE-Y/s1600/IMGP2714.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-kiDecPhXl0EhWJObe5hGXZolm2HUdM8DQ5f7dmGAd0lqJLl-Au2sRdp0BBzbZJ-mgY4Nkept3PJuilsxexWv-WsDnCiSrwP1fwS7-kmCXW9qwtdq-Ql9rtOuQH-e4U5NU_qY2EDE-Y/s320/IMGP2714.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501986762619961506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5O6YUF5aNn_7QYDd0Qw-duKPaKvVYyJqqAq7RIf-m79uyDV3vT382oPtCnNngA4SD5wwMH972bqcn4Ac0fMotuxJpfq6mArNdIUwNrH5T9vm0PUhedpjjWqYF23beivYPuJvFMPaYYoQ/s1600/IMGP2716.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5O6YUF5aNn_7QYDd0Qw-duKPaKvVYyJqqAq7RIf-m79uyDV3vT382oPtCnNngA4SD5wwMH972bqcn4Ac0fMotuxJpfq6mArNdIUwNrH5T9vm0PUhedpjjWqYF23beivYPuJvFMPaYYoQ/s320/IMGP2716.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501986751795677538" /></a><br />Keith won the gold medal in the javelin today at Rhinegold Stadium, throwing into a headwind. The crowd cheered Keith on as he broke the Germans' winning streak in the throwing events. This is Keith's third consecutive time to capture the gold medal in the javelin at the Games, having won in Sydney and Chicago. I am very proud of Keith for bringing home the gold! CONGRATS!Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-75161913106292799252010-08-05T01:49:00.001-07:002010-08-05T02:08:06.911-07:00Patrick Boggs sets personal best time in 10K<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2hSpUMjVDzW9OFGXza9k9rgBU2nrvKfcFmglAOaFad1vVvTBLK2C_3scpzitMwkuE84b16j7Z4EaqSahEvqiz3Pw2s9f4-bd4mfUSo9M9aeGzKWpOzbEZ1tUHNIgGoDpvtGCbhhKJHg/s1600/IMGP2582.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2hSpUMjVDzW9OFGXza9k9rgBU2nrvKfcFmglAOaFad1vVvTBLK2C_3scpzitMwkuE84b16j7Z4EaqSahEvqiz3Pw2s9f4-bd4mfUSo9M9aeGzKWpOzbEZ1tUHNIgGoDpvtGCbhhKJHg/s320/IMGP2582.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501848493520654674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WIXAV0VCjD8oFkhpA3Zxqx_5idvqTk4hVm71JOatHKcu7y4U6e1za4j-zhmY_aTYKfp3ohAgY3g1i0Yl97XwzSp9DiiWBT752o-HDsZCKfYLxkFqTHi_rNnfwxCneCsELqw8LkpQ5W0/s1600/IMGP2587.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2WIXAV0VCjD8oFkhpA3Zxqx_5idvqTk4hVm71JOatHKcu7y4U6e1za4j-zhmY_aTYKfp3ohAgY3g1i0Yl97XwzSp9DiiWBT752o-HDsZCKfYLxkFqTHi_rNnfwxCneCsELqw8LkpQ5W0/s320/IMGP2587.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501848491550534642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYwwpo8c9Wlh2tAwS9dEJ5MtPoniZ7NOZxpTFJNRxFK4xt-6PoQm6JgrvbHo2r-qlXLiHwPgnQ_eZb-ZCdCgxHAzknwos8MBv0M56yV_DjpW-hW78pVQudB_6pP6LcCOFen7HYdgRQHA/s1600/IMGP2584.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYwwpo8c9Wlh2tAwS9dEJ5MtPoniZ7NOZxpTFJNRxFK4xt-6PoQm6JgrvbHo2r-qlXLiHwPgnQ_eZb-ZCdCgxHAzknwos8MBv0M56yV_DjpW-hW78pVQudB_6pP6LcCOFen7HYdgRQHA/s320/IMGP2584.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501848484387951026" /></a><br />Team Nashville athlete Patrick Boggs finished the 10K road race with an impressive time of 42:56, which placed him in the top 10 runners in his age group. It was a very large and competitive field. This race was a personal best for Patrick, which is a goal for every athlete in the Games. Congratulations to Patrick for a great race and outstanding effort!Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-19866318945990585752010-08-02T15:27:00.000-07:002010-08-02T15:36:07.587-07:00Jay Gondek of Team Nashville wins silver!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmyaPvMAx_O3HKqVDNU2WuP4ctQzDSg-uza-fx5zImLjKziwYnyk6DbTNaMSWQNR-IG1oYeM0K7CoQr2YnQzsxbm6QNzwZEghg7ezPma4_JuUr8IVY7RGQuhIMHJabC6xwQ-MlyMA5Qg/s1600/IMGP2410.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmyaPvMAx_O3HKqVDNU2WuP4ctQzDSg-uza-fx5zImLjKziwYnyk6DbTNaMSWQNR-IG1oYeM0K7CoQr2YnQzsxbm6QNzwZEghg7ezPma4_JuUr8IVY7RGQuhIMHJabC6xwQ-MlyMA5Qg/s320/IMGP2410.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500944691595461762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVl0JA-l8LiTvz0O4nFyBZU5G_Qg8hWXcl8WdnOo-pPZOJOiDlMiGEYX7KuyJBdRlhEkgjXmxD3e5EFsgKW95SwBprgu_H0g-AJWCC0OWAqcaNeelS5fekg1Mjcx3KmxWX3TRaXVrG_80/s1600/IMGP2418.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVl0JA-l8LiTvz0O4nFyBZU5G_Qg8hWXcl8WdnOo-pPZOJOiDlMiGEYX7KuyJBdRlhEkgjXmxD3e5EFsgKW95SwBprgu_H0g-AJWCC0OWAqcaNeelS5fekg1Mjcx3KmxWX3TRaXVrG_80/s320/IMGP2418.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500944688052481458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuz8ATMqaZXRf8hPbMhuHa4-qZGCaKkb2TklfhA26CpF5ETNpGIt5H20-tXe8yCXFvTzwgYM9r2K8g5OGlcLqwcYyI39I6yq-UZ8i9oKsGfiqlrv8-Mtc7wk9-bxbJznFdLHr-aRsuXY4/s1600/IMGP2518.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuz8ATMqaZXRf8hPbMhuHa4-qZGCaKkb2TklfhA26CpF5ETNpGIt5H20-tXe8yCXFvTzwgYM9r2K8g5OGlcLqwcYyI39I6yq-UZ8i9oKsGfiqlrv8-Mtc7wk9-bxbJznFdLHr-aRsuXY4/s320/IMGP2518.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500944681189760034" /></a><br />Congratulations to fellow Team Nashville athlete Jay Gondek for winning the silver medal in the olympic distance triathlon. Jay had a truly outstanding race, finishing 21st overall in a very large and competitive group of triathletes from around the world. Great job Jay, we are very proud of you!Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-77895722226994642302010-08-02T13:06:00.001-07:002010-08-02T13:12:47.169-07:00The swim, the bike and the run...Go Sam, Go!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8SYktfM00waAAwqJHZ8wccYI-PAR2qpKphW4jdTAOrT44rs9avEuOfzSAxztuS4nkI1shATPB-SHEDQRt17VdZ2Ao0iL5rq2JDUewVmK89DgU6MUYrmRdDbn2tkksq7pEPLYM8Xyyi0/s1600/IMGP2432.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8SYktfM00waAAwqJHZ8wccYI-PAR2qpKphW4jdTAOrT44rs9avEuOfzSAxztuS4nkI1shATPB-SHEDQRt17VdZ2Ao0iL5rq2JDUewVmK89DgU6MUYrmRdDbn2tkksq7pEPLYM8Xyyi0/s320/IMGP2432.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500906952279460418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsF-HCvpcmiIODzD1O4JAo2kYB5skI-Tdih767ufAFQS_7nXeScs_5HJpE1MumxgR3RXQFjTTIPCvL-_T02WAPKi0qUSBqrOwavvQ7_hr1TI7fGwcI-1GgIcQlzy_38EfgMQyK4fn3WM/s1600/IMGP2464.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsF-HCvpcmiIODzD1O4JAo2kYB5skI-Tdih767ufAFQS_7nXeScs_5HJpE1MumxgR3RXQFjTTIPCvL-_T02WAPKi0qUSBqrOwavvQ7_hr1TI7fGwcI-1GgIcQlzy_38EfgMQyK4fn3WM/s320/IMGP2464.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500906945558003842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ol3vboNONIoSXFzXPy4m0qGdSUkpE5PtvGUS-DZG34YyOC3N3Bo2XEVDC9oBSYo8h-dZg3qGtpithPQi3vjnsf0lr_qOX4e69rjEJiR8tynDoBfdt2B_6KMOmdUCzEk6Ekj67HaICZg/s1600/IMGP2482.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ol3vboNONIoSXFzXPy4m0qGdSUkpE5PtvGUS-DZG34YyOC3N3Bo2XEVDC9oBSYo8h-dZg3qGtpithPQi3vjnsf0lr_qOX4e69rjEJiR8tynDoBfdt2B_6KMOmdUCzEk6Ekj67HaICZg/s320/IMGP2482.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500906935483928866" /></a>Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-29173102853473781142010-08-02T12:47:00.001-07:002010-08-02T13:02:22.125-07:00Sam brings home the bronze in the triathlon!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtV7xPdC6tpBJqupG27DdkODm5sso4mSACg63XyKVnB764PEJoL92igj7g3HX_62mAILnlMD7Gs9Zf8x_lnL_ycbCiRUOKLQj-0mYDwOEh4FiXV126X7_ObjaVV8IdjQihgIr_oSIgOrw/s1600/IMGP2535.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtV7xPdC6tpBJqupG27DdkODm5sso4mSACg63XyKVnB764PEJoL92igj7g3HX_62mAILnlMD7Gs9Zf8x_lnL_ycbCiRUOKLQj-0mYDwOEh4FiXV126X7_ObjaVV8IdjQihgIr_oSIgOrw/s320/IMGP2535.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500904585154082274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTkpAFfASsJZy8OpIrK3JqBSc6Ll7whIqSIc-hbCfNQ-XcC6bIeuG7wjoTnLdsZSMncW-qwasPdfNVecKFUvXjCvS3r05DaOOl6HM0Sk6jNZ8TyiE3trs0xsfZUnV0wiNei8jCd-lRa0/s1600/IMGP2527.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 169px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTkpAFfASsJZy8OpIrK3JqBSc6Ll7whIqSIc-hbCfNQ-XcC6bIeuG7wjoTnLdsZSMncW-qwasPdfNVecKFUvXjCvS3r05DaOOl6HM0Sk6jNZ8TyiE3trs0xsfZUnV0wiNei8jCd-lRa0/s320/IMGP2527.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500904576281138706" /></a><br />Let's start at the ending....Sam won the bronze medal in the men's sprint triathlon! It was a beautiful, cool day and the racing conditions were perfect. The swim took place in the regatta course and the bike and run were around the lake. The running and biking courses were flat, unlike the Tennessee hills where Sam had trained. I am very proud of Sam's performance and for all of his hours of training in the Nashville heat this summer. With two triathlons under his belt leading up to the Games, Sam peaked at the right time in Cologne. CONGRATS!!!!Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-24407740222607448552010-08-01T08:25:00.000-07:002010-08-01T08:37:15.773-07:00Tomorrow it's off to the triathlon.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS57DiW_YHJYje0o-gcU0ZJhBITbuMwb33RSYlxuTjj4B8kTWJ95iqf-pXKLM8kdVglDTgisn4BPSWYAQKWeUJBVTEH9K_4ckPgRmWjzHNlNbt52CXkK3HL2i8W0X0FwxCEA8EE4aNmy8/s1600/F%C3%BChlinger+See+Luftbild+web+klein.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 128px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS57DiW_YHJYje0o-gcU0ZJhBITbuMwb33RSYlxuTjj4B8kTWJ95iqf-pXKLM8kdVglDTgisn4BPSWYAQKWeUJBVTEH9K_4ckPgRmWjzHNlNbt52CXkK3HL2i8W0X0FwxCEA8EE4aNmy8/s320/F%C3%BChlinger+See+Luftbild+web+klein.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500465120557876578" /></a><br />Keith and I will get up "at the crack of dawn" for my triathlon, which will be held at the Fuehlinger-see regatta course outside Cologne. I managed to find a great (and hopefully fast) road bike today and I am all set for the race. Keith treated me to a final "carbo loading" meal of pasta (and, of course, one Koelsch beer). What a wonderful start for the Games! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzSam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-26891329350762083582010-08-01T08:22:00.000-07:002010-08-01T08:25:55.983-07:00The drum corps and balloons finished the evening<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAURTvosI5nKpgiF8Hdqh7cy8ScMkdVfaazsFdtI_aHSI7sF2Uai9O_Pp3ItPLxtt-ALmvwoYx4ECK6qQDZxQN6rqbN6Sg_lrEYW1obcE5douVTPWqjKYxTPMc7CG-cq5XggHAXDno1E/s1600/IMGP2372.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAURTvosI5nKpgiF8Hdqh7cy8ScMkdVfaazsFdtI_aHSI7sF2Uai9O_Pp3ItPLxtt-ALmvwoYx4ECK6qQDZxQN6rqbN6Sg_lrEYW1obcE5douVTPWqjKYxTPMc7CG-cq5XggHAXDno1E/s320/IMGP2372.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500462863241808642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12SD4_cgAZ8Wjt1vPs9ECOxJyg4b45Q9dk6uRDale-e_m86NkbgVwDvgSoDRtOy3l96lcFz4MLmficDygfidHQkGfOypOu3MpGH9Vzt7WzwOrgz7suvy6s7tPZmBtBbqA3LhH4vKgyaY/s1600/IMGP2405.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12SD4_cgAZ8Wjt1vPs9ECOxJyg4b45Q9dk6uRDale-e_m86NkbgVwDvgSoDRtOy3l96lcFz4MLmficDygfidHQkGfOypOu3MpGH9Vzt7WzwOrgz7suvy6s7tPZmBtBbqA3LhH4vKgyaY/s320/IMGP2405.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500462853228852162" /></a>Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-30370650266284890962010-08-01T08:20:00.000-07:002010-08-01T08:22:34.088-07:00We have an olympic flame, too...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggv0w70a4-_1pPpAv7urPvC5SjCe483DNyka09Bme_EpTUMRmLZmTj35AUJssvJrLwDv8JLMUI0SqYlVAQ1Dw41qlDPVJ_pGtdaSr7hFkcAOkD_VzyZ9Vk_7ExFwvptQmObWDHLZBzvto/s1600/IMGP2399.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggv0w70a4-_1pPpAv7urPvC5SjCe483DNyka09Bme_EpTUMRmLZmTj35AUJssvJrLwDv8JLMUI0SqYlVAQ1Dw41qlDPVJ_pGtdaSr7hFkcAOkD_VzyZ9Vk_7ExFwvptQmObWDHLZBzvto/s320/IMGP2399.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500462150385165362" /></a>Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-54181121767403803352010-08-01T08:19:00.001-07:002010-08-01T08:20:45.901-07:00What was it we said earlier about German beer?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzh7HF_UOLXM3CnKq8zaxoKsGVkCNR-Ekb9uiqAshSh9nyVZtn8I8dhEOZcEP0sVqmH0tZTBoi1yASCfEKRU2UdpKiFzhgdTl8zDrx7mwUxz4BxjfWDJcKWlhWlEkXbhZq1FhN17xLl0/s1600/IMGP2344.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzh7HF_UOLXM3CnKq8zaxoKsGVkCNR-Ekb9uiqAshSh9nyVZtn8I8dhEOZcEP0sVqmH0tZTBoi1yASCfEKRU2UdpKiFzhgdTl8zDrx7mwUxz4BxjfWDJcKWlhWlEkXbhZq1FhN17xLl0/s320/IMGP2344.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500461666905684642" /></a>Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-5285324316253187782010-08-01T08:15:00.000-07:002010-08-01T08:18:55.596-07:00Lots of cities and countries represented.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRBDtDTf4r8BYsLP5UBhxfTPzBdtzNNBKxrEPOnsYrGRFf6EAvhewD3vrn2A7F41oTPy5zeMUH0fI69BnDdiNw-ZawMPFD4TWBQnskHPU08H8ulojrwKz5usvB5fZESWfxt80BKab2t9I/s1600/IMGP2346.JPG"><img style="float:right; 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height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1VL1rUxmXNjceJgrh3F8sLmQuFHDVfJFBKngRx7t4SJT2JII2V1GaE8sXw_V8yrkcbQhEb9KmITWxasGte9TNUXg0eOnTH58YazVSGz4ZmgNVyQOoybVGECwLLLjxkwaS7Qbc_GcX4Q/s320/IMGP2363.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500459969020568658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZM7Fc20Eyqg9ro9xdIFd_k_spbPxd-jZW5UnCfDwLwKF2UluvNl3V_dIgpmNp7XG4pPNs3BWsl-d433c7xilDwZVgDOlkAVA7zzKSJi0ZF2OghHCG3aXwKW_nwGz1PkMssfugqyjMGN0/s1600/IMGP2358.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZM7Fc20Eyqg9ro9xdIFd_k_spbPxd-jZW5UnCfDwLwKF2UluvNl3V_dIgpmNp7XG4pPNs3BWsl-d433c7xilDwZVgDOlkAVA7zzKSJi0ZF2OghHCG3aXwKW_nwGz1PkMssfugqyjMGN0/s320/IMGP2358.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500459957027320194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTr8ULhXNqqUie-tDoMvttGxzbFZ97UCD48zmzv7-6_YZYkBLfjGFh5tQdQrr6RTbqnQ30TF-QF2ebt6ZaxXazdFkcpwuJ0XOfuKowmvF120wksn3BoW4xpY3CUEquNIywvRwueZeREw/s1600/IMGP2361.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTr8ULhXNqqUie-tDoMvttGxzbFZ97UCD48zmzv7-6_YZYkBLfjGFh5tQdQrr6RTbqnQ30TF-QF2ebt6ZaxXazdFkcpwuJ0XOfuKowmvF120wksn3BoW4xpY3CUEquNIywvRwueZeREw/s320/IMGP2361.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500459947668398738" /></a>Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-45824792174092859502010-08-01T07:41:00.000-07:002010-08-01T10:05:17.924-07:00Team Nashville at Opening Ceremony<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MuQJMnTu17S1PFFHg09vG0oj9UjUK2XZ7MDZ3uSUkLaajG6xWBASZV1LXqFrbyC_QrYIoSfGR7yjOBDELYBiAstcMGjCUAbBh065xCDTWqXBdOhltFzmbgiZInqS7XbT0EFUsHPeE_A/s1600/IMGP2353.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MuQJMnTu17S1PFFHg09vG0oj9UjUK2XZ7MDZ3uSUkLaajG6xWBASZV1LXqFrbyC_QrYIoSfGR7yjOBDELYBiAstcMGjCUAbBh065xCDTWqXBdOhltFzmbgiZInqS7XbT0EFUsHPeE_A/s320/IMGP2353.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500459046280284162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQ3P8gl4piQzTqZJq70wh8Ae6z06_VA-WM2OByGTv71zxR7-MjAv9sl1-yjkfl7Yiofd0hltbTm3bsRUCPfHvs4kiw7w1yGVA3bqpIFEq9pZ4jlaUxCtWZetQRahrShkcG6Pqz2Wsv2A/s1600/IMGP2349.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQ3P8gl4piQzTqZJq70wh8Ae6z06_VA-WM2OByGTv71zxR7-MjAv9sl1-yjkfl7Yiofd0hltbTm3bsRUCPfHvs4kiw7w1yGVA3bqpIFEq9pZ4jlaUxCtWZetQRahrShkcG6Pqz2Wsv2A/s320/IMGP2349.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500459039745795106" /></a><br />The Opening Ceremony at Rhein Energie Stadion was truly inspiring as 10,000 participants from 70 countries marched into the arena to launch Gay Games VIII. The motto for these Games "Be part of it" says it all, emphasizing the importance of participation. The other key principles of the Games are inclusion, since competition is open to all, and personal best, since everyone strives for his or her absolute best performance regardless of the outcome. Dr. Tom Waddell, the founder of the Games, said, "The first Gay Games were an experiment in global unity and they were an experiment in education. They were also a vehicle for change." The same hold true 30 years later. Olympian and gold medalist Matthew Mitcham captured the spirit of these Games when he told the enthusiastic Cologne crowd, "In these Games we have no rivals, only comrades in unity." Here are a few pics from this special night. Let the Games begin!Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-11073587731502240892010-08-01T06:55:00.000-07:002010-08-01T07:11:02.221-07:00Arrived in Cologne<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMKsyGrfAdnHZlNbITKp9gj5dQ6fRA6hyphenhyphenKnoXnILIvPm5GB1xwzP4vaQ-vHRHLulH_p4Bdw5v_xNd_a_nSU-ntP39aNO_zAAWK_8D8aPsuQ4XvJ5WaQOcv8QrXmTpD-V_c3nHPmcrweI/s1600/IMGP2327.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMKsyGrfAdnHZlNbITKp9gj5dQ6fRA6hyphenhyphenKnoXnILIvPm5GB1xwzP4vaQ-vHRHLulH_p4Bdw5v_xNd_a_nSU-ntP39aNO_zAAWK_8D8aPsuQ4XvJ5WaQOcv8QrXmTpD-V_c3nHPmcrweI/s320/IMGP2327.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500443421334951714" /></a><br />Arrived safely in Cologne and getting settled in. Made a lot of friends on the flight over....Ft. Lauderdale swimmers (Hammerheads), golfers from DC, tracksters from Utah. You get the picture. It was a festive flight! The city of Cologne is beautiful and it seems like there is always a view of the incredible Dom. Can't wait to take the tour. The people are very friendly and that's a good thing because our German is really bad! We have already had our share of German beer. Every time you turn around they are refilling your glass! Local beer is always the best: Koelsch, which is described as "clear beer with a bright straw-yellow hue." Anybody around here serve a good California Chardonnay? Oh well, when in Germany......Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-39030141390263223112010-07-27T17:12:00.000-07:002010-07-27T20:13:48.604-07:00Last practice session before Cologne<img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoZoj1ziG9sqlbTj87nl-catoffi5N_q-9KTX4lD8MQrLZwH1g01-g2-AmA-ptVesqjg8Bh67mbao4hNaGdMoi-fLGsQHb-U48Ie0O-bRcmfMDemPJKmYMUMhLhLc4bDCy9X7Xm14SYE/s320/SAMRUNNING3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498747461626483730" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlfv65MMVmWW3blIXbKncP2KDSMH-zOgW6mLyj9E3v9kg578t3uJw-xT3uASUIMxI0wHmpvGet3aUjsorTCTfv4mDUjGPoLzqTkYkc1Kd4Qzry5nNjP2PgUjJENUQ7eYEJrLM181Q0A4/s1600/keiththrow2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOlfv65MMVmWW3blIXbKncP2KDSMH-zOgW6mLyj9E3v9kg578t3uJw-xT3uASUIMxI0wHmpvGet3aUjsorTCTfv4mDUjGPoLzqTkYkc1Kd4Qzry5nNjP2PgUjJENUQ7eYEJrLM181Q0A4/s320/keiththrow2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498747460014557138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uofA8w_ROrYPko6jpYCkwnt8PNVJ0cqJyOWtmpOhcrFvnmjgB6WW1TQ73mIKIDFFF_uq_5HxdZm3VM5iQA8AALMLOLPc-YlL67NnBfXQavCdZ7RuhJ0iKKtjR4wfEExK6vi2IzAUQG8/s1600/SAMRUNNING1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uofA8w_ROrYPko6jpYCkwnt8PNVJ0cqJyOWtmpOhcrFvnmjgB6WW1TQ73mIKIDFFF_uq_5HxdZm3VM5iQA8AALMLOLPc-YlL67NnBfXQavCdZ7RuhJ0iKKtjR4wfEExK6vi2IzAUQG8/s320/SAMRUNNING1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498747448114265602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YRI_VJIFuBPOwhZP83Z0k8V9pcDbF6u3brO0z6co_KoCjrvLaHgFxonoWZ_grLmMXC0MfPoFKD4MWJw_Bl21RNldStWUWUN7RUS76aaThRLnpyxQ1QqEFA0ya2Tbro6n6qh2D-mBVGY/s1600/keiththrow1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YRI_VJIFuBPOwhZP83Z0k8V9pcDbF6u3brO0z6co_KoCjrvLaHgFxonoWZ_grLmMXC0MfPoFKD4MWJw_Bl21RNldStWUWUN7RUS76aaThRLnpyxQ1QqEFA0ya2Tbro6n6qh2D-mBVGY/s320/keiththrow1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498747441861869682" /></a><br />We are psyched about competing in the Gay Games next week in Cologne, Germany. This will be our fourth Gay Games (Amsterdam, Sydney, and Chicago) and all three were uplifting and motivating experiences. In Amsterdam we were blown away by the beautiful city full of friendly visitors from all over the world. Sydney was a dream vacation, and the Games were first class. In Chicago, we enjoyed helping the USA host the world. Cologne will be special in its own way, and we can't wait. Our German hosts are expecting 10,000 participants from 70 countries. Wow! Keith will throw the javelin and shot put, while I will participate in the triathlon. Four friends will also compete in Cologne and round out Team Nashville. <div><br /></div><div>We had one last training session on Saturday in Nashville (heat index of 105 degrees)! Here are a few pics. Now, its off to pack the bags for Germany! Bis nachher!</div>Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-1815561497549985322009-08-10T19:43:00.000-07:002009-08-10T20:10:24.380-07:00Memories from Copenhagen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVDhMfLORgOrFbdk1UQlx7nR7P8SpkfSznGsRt5jaqQT1Jx8hq6Xbuhicwq0RxjtnrTJdqqNpKNE_5GAjkxLf-OWTOcLihV7qW4gpXBpLZpv4HXvYaQessfuNpk-6iEDH6Zfgut1hUUY/s1600-h/IMGP1219.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVDhMfLORgOrFbdk1UQlx7nR7P8SpkfSznGsRt5jaqQT1Jx8hq6Xbuhicwq0RxjtnrTJdqqNpKNE_5GAjkxLf-OWTOcLihV7qW4gpXBpLZpv4HXvYaQessfuNpk-6iEDH6Zfgut1hUUY/s320/IMGP1219.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368533392436481986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8b2xcAwZtSIPW6Jm-FWlTcQ74lmDcjJVEe5ZFIPc7EmYpmHhHy3ltP3vn_xQOvl5kFCAIcD6yebMh5M7lXikK9xwgyXAqjPFzhO53aBRGqmGcKVApdwTGprr0pWPWsDgRpC2ES9v6d4/s1600-h/IMGP1437.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8b2xcAwZtSIPW6Jm-FWlTcQ74lmDcjJVEe5ZFIPc7EmYpmHhHy3ltP3vn_xQOvl5kFCAIcD6yebMh5M7lXikK9xwgyXAqjPFzhO53aBRGqmGcKVApdwTGprr0pWPWsDgRpC2ES9v6d4/s320/IMGP1437.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368533389580203154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuqeSNxpdYo-F1irS47Q7eiEqvIcnIyoZd8ymlEWAfol7weZsOvgfzu_uVlhzZjbmiTBnJ00YkC6NV-a52aaPC_dNGfJryoBuqw10qQtgCITrZo_HbA3xmWQjcouf4Gi2HvqXxlHMiC4/s1600-h/IMGP1209.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuqeSNxpdYo-F1irS47Q7eiEqvIcnIyoZd8ymlEWAfol7weZsOvgfzu_uVlhzZjbmiTBnJ00YkC6NV-a52aaPC_dNGfJryoBuqw10qQtgCITrZo_HbA3xmWQjcouf4Gi2HvqXxlHMiC4/s320/IMGP1209.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368533381287721314" /></a><br />We had an incredible week in Copenhagen for the World Outgames, but it is good to be back home in Nashville. This past weekend we had a reunion dinner with the kids and Mom and it reinforced the central importance of family in our lives. We appreciate the love and support shown by them and our friends more than we can say. <div><br /></div><div>We will keep the blog up as we organize Team Nashville for the Gay Games in Cologne for 2010.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few parting shots from Copenhagen. </div><div><br /></div><div>Farvel, Sam and Keith</div>Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-46702777615526853162009-08-04T09:57:00.000-07:002009-08-04T10:06:51.789-07:00Sam wins bronze in triathlon<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVWLbt5_jG5_WbnYzBIpFLF9t_GBTZmESsT1RCLccMqozvat8QPlcymcJi0hcnl2Sxbr2GI2pqSOg_c-toE8iMI5j-z6KX2GUAs0VOSmS824tTTbIJpSoRTLq7ZPwXIkpV118EAluD8A/s320/IMGP1479.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366155587413769826" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMxYKBAIInGWiSsbez8orm59jgFWLfHAJzwlFJlKAJX511OGKxa3yGchuJZl4XAVx4P_V1bEeCR_d_P-dRG272hOy7isSx6QMIO9Dz7ytGkayWoTrPs70Ap5MDRyDml57YVxMpl6Fu-k/s320/IMGP1486.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366155592612984754" /><br />We were notified today that Sam won the bronze medal in his age group for the triathlon! We left immediately after the event to pack for Stockholm and did not know the final results until today. Back in Copenhagen for one final night. The Outgames delivered the medal to the hotel upon our arrival. Sam put a lot into this race and is deserving of his bronze. What a great surprise ending for the trip! As you can imagine, I am very proud of Sam. Thanks to all of our family and friends for encouraging and supporting us along the way. KeithSam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-14213758115125458242009-08-01T13:57:00.000-07:002009-08-01T14:03:33.419-07:00More pics from the race<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mOY9zgzKBV17FzecTeUz1QGHyKc4svxQN95a9jcwCmWjIhTVnqLDs0bbQla_KjpcrETSE6F1R9NsRtfGiZCU6shlZvT6_BSs4KobFjkfpWr_zm3Rbq5snvTy5DENY007GQgPNTSXdRs/s1600-h/IMGP1403.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mOY9zgzKBV17FzecTeUz1QGHyKc4svxQN95a9jcwCmWjIhTVnqLDs0bbQla_KjpcrETSE6F1R9NsRtfGiZCU6shlZvT6_BSs4KobFjkfpWr_zm3Rbq5snvTy5DENY007GQgPNTSXdRs/s320/IMGP1403.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365103728404595602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyE6AGR4OgLC5g023_KL0EiO2bG_49rF4p7fTQSiFyP1uYzEv-9_to9FY8C3McrLtXVHgdpeuy2n60v7k_SOfiz8MfNmURjgwsm0jsOJgueroSFbW1ZRTlGZTsbci3L5CyFf2qaaWgMII/s1600-h/IMGP1391.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyE6AGR4OgLC5g023_KL0EiO2bG_49rF4p7fTQSiFyP1uYzEv-9_to9FY8C3McrLtXVHgdpeuy2n60v7k_SOfiz8MfNmURjgwsm0jsOJgueroSFbW1ZRTlGZTsbci3L5CyFf2qaaWgMII/s320/IMGP1391.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365103723065543570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oc1V_zNwgTOKPENXmn07XcRqDz_1fDL5ayB91Sbgr6FzcC-uuseWDETs4XPwjCZuA7fShSEbsJDMWKP_sDCrgpT6Nu1MiUDqekBNudwdvp52a7fV6JZZM6vzeb-2WwT0tjFVOWmpps4/s1600-h/IMGP1378.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oc1V_zNwgTOKPENXmn07XcRqDz_1fDL5ayB91Sbgr6FzcC-uuseWDETs4XPwjCZuA7fShSEbsJDMWKP_sDCrgpT6Nu1MiUDqekBNudwdvp52a7fV6JZZM6vzeb-2WwT0tjFVOWmpps4/s320/IMGP1378.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365103720044007586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidaHrhgtJOredJYls_FiYJFDh7ykLqC3jRRm4P4CRKCRMD8xjwa353F7b_TRperUKjBvUODXo-GIr-GRTEtt8-idWGkh4pHMPrs01RpooXbUNY1Bv3W60OW0rHsbkW-hOGwCT9smDSQC8/s1600-h/IMGP1377.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidaHrhgtJOredJYls_FiYJFDh7ykLqC3jRRm4P4CRKCRMD8xjwa353F7b_TRperUKjBvUODXo-GIr-GRTEtt8-idWGkh4pHMPrs01RpooXbUNY1Bv3W60OW0rHsbkW-hOGwCT9smDSQC8/s320/IMGP1377.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365103712180030098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_zJUn13Dj2eem-U5KKjw9cvkJaML84whL0mOND6UaXY3F96a5ho1kl-74k0d0h_Z2Zd1xlzddTzrMd2syvHFPBhrKzVwiZJ1faxrlxJSx_1_aStjteaBDuFu3IWDzYZEmgD7bDuiIZg/s1600-h/IMGP1413.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_zJUn13Dj2eem-U5KKjw9cvkJaML84whL0mOND6UaXY3F96a5ho1kl-74k0d0h_Z2Zd1xlzddTzrMd2syvHFPBhrKzVwiZJ1faxrlxJSx_1_aStjteaBDuFu3IWDzYZEmgD7bDuiIZg/s320/IMGP1413.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365103704165184226" /></a><br />Here are a few more shots from the triathlon today at the Orsund in Copenhagen. It was great fun but one of the craziest things I have ever done. SamSam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-58671030511874268362009-08-01T08:00:00.000-07:002009-08-01T08:07:12.314-07:00Cold but happy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiICzPbW2zxtYl8So9bH1EAf-lZZ07koEs2a6SbP0DRaIvzER_WVXWHUsAJzUVtVJi6jsTv94blj2E8eXJbWOViQdyNkCCvPNBsmjoufn-9yAnzf0JMasvr5GwT90SV5wQU1b_6UuEeg/s1600-h/IMGP1389.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiICzPbW2zxtYl8So9bH1EAf-lZZ07koEs2a6SbP0DRaIvzER_WVXWHUsAJzUVtVJi6jsTv94blj2E8eXJbWOViQdyNkCCvPNBsmjoufn-9yAnzf0JMasvr5GwT90SV5wQU1b_6UuEeg/s320/IMGP1389.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365011768898773890" /></a><br />Sam finished the triathlon this morning in Copenhagen harbor. He had a great race, despite the water temperature of 62F degrees! He thought he would get used to it when the race got underway. No way! Here is a pic of Sam finishing the swim. Off to the Closing Ceremonies. More later. KeithSam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-39816409416842809922009-07-30T14:27:00.000-07:002009-07-30T14:43:26.792-07:00Keith brings home the gold (and some silvers)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGGOpa37WxR7mEcDJchidf_d5CT5jHzUyvtOMmIz7sDxDrIkxgxum-AJacSI0SzdS3SBRL7pEr7QhQoKMMY0wQ_MZgIV6Qf55_b7rkRhJS6Fv9EA1g_lhF8AkiLBblVjVCpPycz9oL-0/s1600-h/IMGP1329.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGGOpa37WxR7mEcDJchidf_d5CT5jHzUyvtOMmIz7sDxDrIkxgxum-AJacSI0SzdS3SBRL7pEr7QhQoKMMY0wQ_MZgIV6Qf55_b7rkRhJS6Fv9EA1g_lhF8AkiLBblVjVCpPycz9oL-0/s320/IMGP1329.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364371910776867282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWX7dbGRczgDPOK_OKUFXoq3oRvSQp84yGvrcqjxzM9P4k7OuzlQq43Txbg6xeirfgxfgc9X2nKqRVGCpMotOJZiBw_Bg_4N6JKq4xQa9ujkcAlFDLSA00zBJUJ-dDm_hFpK4MnoVkS8/s1600-h/IMGP1298.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWX7dbGRczgDPOK_OKUFXoq3oRvSQp84yGvrcqjxzM9P4k7OuzlQq43Txbg6xeirfgxfgc9X2nKqRVGCpMotOJZiBw_Bg_4N6JKq4xQa9ujkcAlFDLSA00zBJUJ-dDm_hFpK4MnoVkS8/s320/IMGP1298.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364371906792495202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KJ_h1Cho_UamFXriuJeassStzb-MCPOE5xe5kc_Fh1uZbzVcZzc24VPQE06VZf2ZOFabsB3b_kopQaMw7Pkcb1fMyoiwRzeMWgoXuNSWl6yVrTo1S7Op5fPCTttfBMMEZGX1nI8KCqA/s1600-h/IMGP1279.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KJ_h1Cho_UamFXriuJeassStzb-MCPOE5xe5kc_Fh1uZbzVcZzc24VPQE06VZf2ZOFabsB3b_kopQaMw7Pkcb1fMyoiwRzeMWgoXuNSWl6yVrTo1S7Op5fPCTttfBMMEZGX1nI8KCqA/s320/IMGP1279.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364371900031650418" /></a><br />We have been very busy the past couple of days at the Osterbro Stadium track, where fortunately the only fireworks have been for celebrations. Keith faced some stiff competition in the javelin but threw the winning toss to capture the gold medal! The conditions were not ideal with occasional rain showers and swirling wind, but he found a way to win on the fifth out of six tosses. Keith then picked up a silver medal at the shot put to add to the silver medal he won yesterday in the hammer. Highly decorated and exhausted, Keith is looking forward to a day of rest and sightseeing around Copenhagen tomorrow before cheering me on at the triathlon on Saturday. "Godnat" from Copenhagen! SamSam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868610739733807711.post-73346332342557014512009-07-28T21:52:00.000-07:002009-07-28T22:07:44.144-07:00Heading back to the track<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpvVTAVvH1X9TJIq6Wy6jAQG-wJyYNwfUPPwb-T6NyPJRmqxyXM9gPuzGldoXeFRuEtxP4UlSyUYqNbhUBu9W-OUPV6uehakjQSpMYL2DWsmLSlRPjNQjAKIpalHBZkKG2dmGna-xqjs/s1600-h/IMGP1228.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpvVTAVvH1X9TJIq6Wy6jAQG-wJyYNwfUPPwb-T6NyPJRmqxyXM9gPuzGldoXeFRuEtxP4UlSyUYqNbhUBu9W-OUPV6uehakjQSpMYL2DWsmLSlRPjNQjAKIpalHBZkKG2dmGna-xqjs/s320/IMGP1228.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363743953983368610" /></a><br />The incident yesterday did not dampen our spirits for long. The local press calls the explosive devices "maroons" which are high-powered fireworks capable of injuring at close range. The attackers could clearly see from the tower that one person was injured and then launched the second round of explosives. This was clearly more than a prank, and one person is still in custody. Friends report that the injured runner from Seattle is going to be all right after surgery to his hand. Local authorities recognize the seriousness of this homophobic "hate crime" and promise to have increased security at the rest of the events. <div><div><br /></div><div>We are returning to the track today where Keith will throw the hammer and defend his gold medal. Thanks to all who have expressed concern and support. Sam and Keith</div></div>Sam and Keith's Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09030400378811042076noreply@blogger.com4