It was a game that saw Greg catch a disk with his face (no, really – it was wonderful), Armsy score a hat-track, and the near-triumphant return of the D-Jean, who hasn’t lost a beat. It was a game that saw us employ a strategy, and stick to said strategy, and then tweak first said strategy when it stopped working. It was a game that we ULTIMATE-ly lost (heh), but it was close, and well-mannered, and very very very enjoyable. Sally and Gregor and Captain and Tim all took to handling against the cup like pros; Honey, Bunny and Scott (“Leapfrog” – which we’ll have to start using more) cut and crashed the cup and moved the disk beautifully. And Cruddick rode in on his surfboard and proceeded to flap his arms wildly :)
Then, eight of us went out for consolation beers and dead celebrity remembrances at the Ship Victory – which I’ve gone from enjoying semi-ironically, to now just earnestly loving. This must be what growing up feels like.
Our opponents fielded a team of Captain Obvious dopplegangers, which (i) I smugly pointed out at every opportunity lest the beauty of that observation go unnoticed; and (ii) seemed to affect our defensive coverage (along with the general confusion on transition from zone D to man-to-man coverage). They also moved the disk really well on those transitions. But enough congratulatory back-patting, let’s point out that one time they did something dumb. I’m speaking, of course, about the decision of their most obvious Captain Obvious to boot down a still-airborne pull (lol), which we promptly MADE THEM EAT IN THE END-ZONE. I only bring it up because we lost, and that is something I would totally do, too.
The Chris Hyndman Memorial Ship Victory Player Of The Game goes to Greg for that beautiful beautiful face-catch, with honorable mentions to Armsy’s hat-track and Gregor’s ace disk placement all game (*kisses fingertips*). Hammers at mid-season form are my favourite Hammers, Hammers.
I miss you all, already.
XO
-AA
8 comments:
Did anyone else notice Greg order a glass of vodka (straight) like it was perfectly normal?
I believe he mixed it into his coconut milk. I don't know if that is more or less weird :)
Greg - can you confirm?
LOL. so sorry to have misses, esp the after party
Ah - sounds like I missed a good one! Kid had a fever so I was stuck at home.
Ah - sounds like I missed a good one! Kid had a fever so I was stuck at home.
I'm just seeing all of this. I'm not sure Greg knows about the comment section. I'm also not sure I want to tell him. Let's just say I found all of this very amusing. I miss you all.
To clarify - he ordered the vodka to mix with his coconut water. He assures me it's delicious (like coconut rum). I believe him, but nightmare flashbacks from high school will keep me from ever trying it.
Hi Greg!
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