Monday morning, and I expected the place to be half deserted. Nope! Not only were there quite a few of us regular spectators, there were also a couple hundred crazy schoolkids in the upper levels. Each class seemed to have picked a different team to cheer for, and when the team marched out and were announced big cheers went up. Most of the curlers acknowledged the kids with smiles and waves.
I thought the singer of Oh Canada was a little over-the-top; apparently Colleen agreed because she was cracking up throughout the whole song. I never saw her sing along with Oh Canada. So perhaps she was cracking up about something else, not even listening to the anthem.
The best game was on the far sheet, an excellent game between NS and BC which ended in a heartbreaking loss for Colleen. Andrea Kelly continued her excellent play with a defeat of Cathy King. Kelly kept King off balance the entire game in an impressive display. The crowd was behind Kerry Koe as she nearly defeated PEI—I’m not at all fond of Gaudet’s team—NWT had a couple of close games now. They’re bound to get a win at some point.
I quite enjoyed watching Cathy King, as I felt she was in control of her team. My opinion would change a little as their luck continued to run down.
It was extremely cold in the arena. Outside it wasn’t any warmer and despite walking very fast I was chattering my teeth by the time I arrived at the Heart Stop Lounge. It was a giant room in the London Convention Centre and I had a quick look around before getting in line to get Team Alberta’s autograph. Cathy King was very warm but the others didn’t even look at you. The fifth was very sweet and offered me a pin, which I took.
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