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Jack Magee opened and closed the
Judges (l. to r.) Kenny MacDonald, Fred Davidson,
games with a very touching rendition Greg Bradshaw,
Alan Pettigrew and Jim Lawler.
of "Flower of
Scotland"
Frank proposes to Lee Ann during the opening ceremony.
When it was over: Provost Smith, Angus Billy and Gerry
Tough Decisions: Axelson to withdraw because of injuries and Durso to
retire
after winning his fourth championship in as many tries.
The most photographed MWC yet. A great many of these pictures
came from Greg and Suzi Bradshaw as well as Angus Billy
There was plenty of off time to relax, visit, rest, talk technique and make
new friends.
This was also a family occasion as many athletes brought spouses and
families. Here are the Walkers and Jennings
The
Barkauskas and the Scruggs and their grandson Zach
The Kansas and Oklahoma bunch: Glasgow, Henderson and Ventress.
The Ventress family cleaned up for dinner
The Canadians visit during a break. I told Warren that would stunt his
growth. Lori, Gerry, Angus and Smith - big pow-wow
Judges relax during a
break.
Lori keeping everyone on
track. David Webster announcing the caber.
Hardware time.
Nancy Baker gets her's from Bradshaw. Malky shares
his with daughter Hanna
Houseman has two and Ventress gets one from Greg. Provost Smith
brought his own.
Dillon gets hardward and a hand from fellow competitors. Jack Magee
displays the caber gold that eluded Durso who managed to get the other seven.
The Angus and Gerry show - stay awake now.
more relax time with the BBQ on Sat evening in the VIP tent.
Plenty of time to fool around: Frank Carl gets a smack from Ron
McKee, Denise Houseman shows off her "patches", Sveinung Tangstad picks up a couple of local girls and Bill Rogers keeps a watchful eye on
one of the judges.
Mark McDonald checks out the sectors for the stone.
Anthony Lordi and Thom VanVleck
Lux, Durso and Scruggs check out the
freebies MacEachen and Axelson
relax Ventresses share a hug
Sveinung cleaned McLeod, Scruggs and Barkauskas
Colorado crew: Scruggs, Axelson,
up for dinner
= Bradshaw and Buchanan