Do You Know the Way to San Jose?

So Amy and I got left behind to handle both compulsories and optionals (those who didn't go to San Jose) last Friday.  I had to turn down an offer by a parent for extra tickets, although I probably could have gone to Saturday's men's finals.  I couldn't get a hold of Chainey (whose been living in San Jose) until Sunday evening.  I ran into Art Shurlock at the movies a couple of weeks ago and Art said he was going to Trials and meet up with Chainey; but apparently that didn't happen.

I wasn't sure that I was really enthusiastic enough over gymnastics to make a 6 hour drive for a 3 hour event on Sunday; only to trek back the same 6 hour drive immediately after so that I could make it back in time to teach team camp this morning (and apparently to blog about the experience, also).  But that's what I ended up doing, with a bit of nudging by others; plus seeing so many FB friends talking about going.


Videoing wasn't really allowed, so......shhhhhh (this is for non-commercial use):




Rick links to a great tribute video to Nastia.  The gymnastics fans in attendance really rallied around her in a show of support after her struggles. 









I left before announcements were made for who made the women's team.  Glad I did too, because with the confusing one-way streets and everything (like my GPS out), it would have taken forever to leave the parking lot and figure out the right way to get onto the freeway onramp.


It was fun and worthwhile.

I'm going to need a nap later today, however.

And lots of coffee.