6.08.2008

Dragon Boat Races at Stanley

Big H had a bunch of friends rowing in the Dragon Boat races so we went out there on a heavily overcast morning to watch some people row some boats!

there were heaps of people there; tents everywhere and very constricted passageways to get in and out but it was very colorful and upbeat.










some teams dressed up in different costumes:




ready, get set, go!


the SNP Fair Dinkum Shakers (h's team) warm up for their next race:


team shot with the sponsors:


they're closing in on the finish line! i think the boys team came in 3rd overall.


here's the french team:



a couple of H's friends with nice arms:


i see you H!


as you can see, the sun jumped out from behind the clouds around 1 pm and since i was not anticipating such fine weather, that left me burning my flesh without any SPF. i smell bacon!

me and cor enjoying the races (before i burned):



H had a very good smile for most of her pix but in reality, she was not feeling very good at all. i think this captures her true discomfort:


getting ready for the team spirit awards:


look at all the people!



H and Frances post race:


The Stanley Market:






meanwhile, back at the beach:



Big H, Tony, and Teresa: The SNP cheering squad!



beers all around after the races! Say Ah!





a great day at the beach. i'd not been to that side of the island before so it was fun for me. and i was lucky enough to catch the races on my trip (a fantastic photo op) but goddamn the fucking sun that burned me to a crisp. now i look like a lobster and smell like bacon. Happy birthday to me!

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