Paralympic games

[christa]

My husband Paul Hawhorne is currently out in cyprus preparing to travel to Athens for the Paralympic games.

He will be competing in the archery competition from the 22nd september.

we would like everyone to will him on telapathically, keep thinking medals, medals.

He has trained hard for 4 years for this, sometimes at the expense of his family, time with his children has been compromised and i sometimes feel there are 3 of us in this marriage, me, him and that damn bow.

GOOD LUCK PAUL
ENJOY, ITS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME

[original sin]

oohhh Christa - of course we'll all be sending him those vibes :wink:
I'm so glad he got out there I know it was a worry the other week

[Biter]

He has all of my hope! When do the games start?

[black dog]

Best wishes to Paul. I know that he has put a lot of time into his training so he deserves to do well.

[Gez]

:up: Good Luck :bunny: :bunny:

[Ageing Bat]

Sending Paul my very, very best wishes

Sarah

xx

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

Sending best wishes to Paul

Good Luck - you show um hun


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[christa]

The games start on friday 17th, and his competition starts on wed. 22nd.

[Ageing Bat]

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[Heli]

I don't need to send him those good vibes. HE WILL WIN!!!! :twisted: :twisted:


GOOD LUCK PAAAAAAULLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mrgreen:

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

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[Skeleton]

Good luck.

It´s stupid that EBC don´t send paraolympic at TV. :evil: They should do that!

[KebLou]

Medals, medals. Thats all I'm thinking. Best of luck, he'll do his best and that's what counts.

[rachelba]

Good luck Paul.
Christa, you will have to tell us all about it at our Mansfield meet up on 8/10.

[black dog]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him

[AndyK]

Good luck Paul!

Keep us posted on how he gets on Christa.

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

GO PAUL GO - been watching it on BBC2 - been good - Christa - he'll make us proud



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[christa]

Sadly paul isnt doing too well, in the ranking round he came 21st out of 22. Didnt come last though. He is still in the competition, he goes head to head tomorrow so we will see. he had aproblem with his number 1 bow and has switched to his numer 2 and has shot well today on the practise field.
He is still in high spirits (takes a lot to bring him down) and enjoying himself. the only sour note is the BBC have been told not to interview him as he is out spoken and may just reveal whats going on behind the scenes, i.e. favourtism, backstabbing and the laziness of the support staff, who have spent their time sunbathing by the pool instead of helping the team.
I feel they have worked them too hard for the past 2 weeks, 10 hours a day training everyday! This is not nesessary in my eyes. Oh well only 7 more days and he will be home.
All being well we may see some coverage on thursdays paralympic programme of the archery, but dont hold your breath.

[Ageing Bat]

Come on people! Get some Uri Geller thoughts going for Paul.

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[DIZZY DRUMMER]

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[Ageing Bat]

You can follow Paul's progress from here:

http://www.athens2004.com/en/ParalympicResults/paralympics/results?day=6&rsc=AR0000000

[christa]

Thanks very much for the link, I hadnt come across this one and its going to keep me up to date with his progress today as the official website (BBC) havent even mentioned the archery.
I have no contact with Paul as there are no phones in the apartments and he has left his mobile in the drawer at home (typical). I have to rely on the internet, and his emails have been hit and miss (bit like his arrows).

Thanks again You are a star

[christa]

Paul made it to the top 16 before being knocked out. I feel he is proud of himself and enjoyed it all. He said he had a problem with 2 of his arrows, they stuck to his fingers when he was loading them, the glue holding the spin wings ( dont ask me what they are) melted in the heat! He now has to wait 6 days before he can come home so he is going to make the most of it by going to watch others sports and cheering on the rest of Team GB. hard life eh?

Thanks for all your support and vibes, he is still a star in my eyes and the boys and myself are very proud of him. He worked hard for 4 years to gain his place on the team, he had to qualify, he didnt just get an automatic place, and I feel it was all worth it. He can hold his head high and say I WAS THERE!

[Ageing Bat]

Christa, please send on my very best wishes to Paul. To be one of the top archers in the world, good enough to participate in the Paralympics is a remarkable achievement. You and your family must be incredibly proud of Paul, and rightly so!

[christa]

just to let you all know Paul will be home later today, ours boys are soooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited, they just cant wait. Im pretty excited too!

Thank you for all your love and support, I will make sure he reads all the posts.
Thanks again
Chriata xxxxxxxxxx

P.S. please dont anyone talk about Beijing in 4 years cos I cant stand it all again!

[The Flying Mouse]

:twisted: Welcome home Paul :D
Congratualations on getting to the top 16 :up:
I'll have a pint ready on the bar of The Bat & Belfry for you :wink:

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

Yes - Paul WELL DONE :bunny:

Hope Christa is treating you well :wink: :wink: :wink:


See you soon Christa 8)

[Gez]

Congrats :up: ..........does the offer of free booze include me 8O

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

Gerry wrote:


Congrats :up: ..........does the offer of free booze include me :wink:


What have you done to deserve FREE beer :lurk:

[Gez]

I sabotaged the other teams Kits 8O . Suppose you have to ask yourself....Would he stoop so low :? :?

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

YES - He would :D

[Gez]

:twisted: He he he :twisted: Grrrrrrrr :twisted: :devil:

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

Gerry - you know you love me really 8)

[Gez]

Love is in the eye 8O of the beholder :D :hic: an I'm beholding a wee drink :hic: :0mghi2u:

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

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Save me one Gerry :hic: :hic: