I keep wondering what I am writing my blog in English for when there are only two English speaking people who actually read it, Anil and Susy bless you both. For some reason however I keep doing it. If for nothing else, then I am at least practicing my written English skills. Upon popular demand I will write a little more frequently about everyday stuff since as it happens you guys would like to know more about what is going on down here.
This weekend was pretty excellent. Saturday Suze went to her nieces 4th birthday party and had a good time. Meanwhile I went to the beach to longingly watch the boats go out for a Saturday race. Conditions for sailing down here are marvelous. The bay is sheltered so the waves never become too big and when the wind is up it is usually never too strong. I have already been in contact with some sailors and clubs down here but as yet have not found my place in the sailing world here. Alone and with a desire for sailing in my eyes I got back on the bike and visited my runner up option, the local Croquet Club!
The Croquet Club was in full action mode when I arrived and the members all greeted me very warmly. After stating that I had been playing Association Rules back home in Iceland I was immediately offered to play a game, which I gladly accepted. The Elwood Croquet Club boosts three things that we did not have back in Iceland; proper Croquet equipment, even lawns and a clubhouse … basically all that you need to play Croquet! Our old garden Croquet set and park quality lawn made the game quite different when we played it. The first task was therefore to instruct me on how to use proper equipment. Once I got the hang of it we played. The first game was quite social less serious so I managed to keep up and even come ’second’. The next game however was a little more competitive and I got completely thrashed!
The game was really fun though and I decided to apply for club membership! I am now a proud member of the Elwood Croquet Club.
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