7/30/11
My first international rugby experience has begun. Actually, we’re still in the states, but will be traveling to Canada in a couple of days to play England.
I arrived in Buffalo, NY around 3:30pm and arrived at the University at Buffalo (most of us are wondering why it’s the University “AT” Buffalo instead of “OF”—if anyone knows, share) in time for a team meeting, followed by a long overdue dinner and getting our new kit. Our kit includes two pair of shorts, two pair of socks, a bag, a track suit and a mouthguard. I believe my mouthguard was switched at birth. It doesn’t fit—those aren’t my teeth impressions and it’s too wide—but I’m sure I’ll get that straightened out tomorrow.
In our meeting, we talked a lot about our challenges and opportunities. Some of the non-rugby opportunities I like the best are possibly getting a chance to see Niagara Falls and maybe trying some genuine Buffalo hot wings.
Right now, I’m winding down and getting ready to hit the sack. We have two practices tomorrow and a couple of meetings.
Lizzy, Todd, Jack and I are here in rainy Richmond, VA wishing you fun, ass kicking and hopefully some wings/falls.
ReplyDeleteWe went to Yen and Jason's BEAUTIFUL wedding at JMU yesterday. She misses JRW as much as we miss her!!!
And SUPER excited - Adam went to pick up our new team mascot and his new pet today, a pot belly pig. I hope he names her "Jamie River Floyd"!!!!!
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