2.14.2005
valentine
So I've got a massive paper that's going to consume the rest of my day, but I wanted to wish Diana a Happy Valentine's Day.
So the racing went really well yesterday, which was good. Huge win for the 2nd VIII, and a solid, but middle-of-the-pack performance by the 1st VIII. This is huge, because the 2nd VIII could be on its way to winning the regatta which starts next Wednesday.
But here's the problem: two Oxford University rowers who are Keble College members were cut from the university team and are now inserting themselves into the 1st VIII. Which means that two of the 1st members are dropping down to 2nd VIII, dropping two of us down to 3rd VIII. This coming off of a huge win as an existing crew is really pretty ridiculous. So I'm fighting for a chance to race next week: and the guy I'm trialling against is a horrible little twit who gets up late for practice every day and is always complaining on land and talking in the boat. I will be severely unhappy if I lose to this kid.
Further injustice, though, heaped upon my friend Tuvia, whose performance on the rowing machines was 1st rate, whose fitness level is unimpeachable, and whose committment to the crew team is being questioned by the coaches. He was just dropped down to 2nd VIII two days ago and raced with us yesterday. Now he's being told that he has to trial just to stay ON the 2nd VIII? Shouldn't he be one of the best on the 2nd, having been on 1st boat? That's ridiculous.
I'm strongly considering not rowing next term, but it's so good for my fitness...
Anyway, back to my paper and thinking about my girlfriend. mmm... :)
So the racing went really well yesterday, which was good. Huge win for the 2nd VIII, and a solid, but middle-of-the-pack performance by the 1st VIII. This is huge, because the 2nd VIII could be on its way to winning the regatta which starts next Wednesday.
But here's the problem: two Oxford University rowers who are Keble College members were cut from the university team and are now inserting themselves into the 1st VIII. Which means that two of the 1st members are dropping down to 2nd VIII, dropping two of us down to 3rd VIII. This coming off of a huge win as an existing crew is really pretty ridiculous. So I'm fighting for a chance to race next week: and the guy I'm trialling against is a horrible little twit who gets up late for practice every day and is always complaining on land and talking in the boat. I will be severely unhappy if I lose to this kid.
Further injustice, though, heaped upon my friend Tuvia, whose performance on the rowing machines was 1st rate, whose fitness level is unimpeachable, and whose committment to the crew team is being questioned by the coaches. He was just dropped down to 2nd VIII two days ago and raced with us yesterday. Now he's being told that he has to trial just to stay ON the 2nd VIII? Shouldn't he be one of the best on the 2nd, having been on 1st boat? That's ridiculous.
I'm strongly considering not rowing next term, but it's so good for my fitness...
Anyway, back to my paper and thinking about my girlfriend. mmm... :)
