Paralympic games

christa · 13 Sep 2004, 00:16

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 · 13 Sep 2004, 00:23

oohhh Christa - of course we'll all be sending him those vibes

I'm so glad he got out there I know it was a worry the other week

Biter · 13 Sep 2004, 02:25

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

black dog · 13 Sep 2004, 08:51

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

Gez · 13 Sep 2004, 11:07

Good Luck

Ageing Bat · 13 Sep 2004, 12:57

Sending Paul my very, very best wishes

Sarah

xx

DIZZY DRUMMER · 13 Sep 2004, 13:25

Sending best wishes to Paul

Good Luck - you show um hun

christa · 13 Sep 2004, 13:34

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

Ageing Bat · 13 Sep 2004, 14:42

Heli · 13 Sep 2004, 16:34

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

GOOD LUCK PAAAAAAULLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DIZZY DRUMMER · 13 Sep 2004, 17:08

Skeleton · 14 Sep 2004, 10:59

Good luck.

It´s stupid that EBC don´t send paraolympic at TV.

They should do that!

KebLou · 14 Sep 2004, 18:13

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

rachelba · 15 Sep 2004, 09:48

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

black dog · 22 Sep 2004, 19:48

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him

*AndyK* · 22 Sep 2004, 19:55

Good luck Paul!

Keep us posted on how he gets on Christa.

DIZZY DRUMMER · 22 Sep 2004, 22:30

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

christa · 22 Sep 2004, 23:53

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 · 23 Sep 2004, 12:40

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

DIZZY DRUMMER · 23 Sep 2004, 13:09

Ageing Bat · 23 Sep 2004, 13:59

You can follow Paul's progress from here:

http://www.athens2004.com/en/Paralym...&rsc=AR0000000

christa · 23 Sep 2004, 14:20

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 · 24 Sep 2004, 00:47

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 · 24 Sep 2004, 09:24

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 · 29 Sep 2004, 12:55

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!

13 Sep 2004, 00:16	#1
christa Super Loafer Join Date: 23.05.2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 663	Paralympic games 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

13 Sep 2004, 00:23	#2
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	oohhh Christa - of course we'll all be sending him those vibes I'm so glad he got out there I know it was a worry the other week

13 Sep 2004, 02:25	#3
Biter Lurker Join Date: 12.07.2004 Location: Kent Posts: 1,067	He has all of my hope! When do the games start?

13 Sep 2004, 08:51	#4
black dog Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,667	Best wishes to Paul. I know that he has put a lot of time into his training so he deserves to do well.

13 Sep 2004, 11:07	#5
Gez Knicker thief Join Date: 17.04.2003 Location: auch...not on the fence Posts: 5,633	Good Luck

13 Sep 2004, 12:57	#6
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	Sending Paul my very, very best wishes Sarah xx

13 Sep 2004, 13:25	#7
DIZZY DRUMMER Always Ready For A Bang Join Date: 30.11.2003 Location: Left In The Dark .......... AGAIN Posts: 6,389	Sending best wishes to Paul Good Luck - you show um hun

13 Sep 2004, 13:34	#8
christa Super Loafer Join Date: 23.05.2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 663	The games start on friday 17th, and his competition starts on wed. 22nd.

13 Sep 2004, 14:42	#9
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311

13 Sep 2004, 16:34	#10
Heli Daddy's little internet junkie Join Date: 29.01.2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 4,596	I don't need to send him those good vibes. HE WILL WIN!!!! GOOD LUCK PAAAAAAULLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

13 Sep 2004, 17:08	#11
DIZZY DRUMMER Always Ready For A Bang Join Date: 30.11.2003 Location: Left In The Dark .......... AGAIN Posts: 6,389

14 Sep 2004, 10:59	#12
Skeleton Mega Loafer Join Date: 13.10.2003 Location: Grinning, Ducking & Running Posts: 3,668	Good luck. It´s stupid that EBC don´t send paraolympic at TV. They should do that!

14 Sep 2004, 18:13	#13
KebLou Mega Loafer Join Date: 02.03.2004 Location: The Arena of the Unwell Posts: 3,177	Medals, medals. Thats all I'm thinking. Best of luck, he'll do his best and that's what counts.

15 Sep 2004, 09:48	#14
rachelba Senior Loafer Join Date: 15.11.2003 Location: Rotherham, South Yorks, England Posts: 195	Good luck Paul. Christa, you will have to tell us all about it at our Mansfield meet up on 8/10.

22 Sep 2004, 19:48	#15
black dog Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,667	I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him

22 Sep 2004, 19:55	#16
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Good luck Paul! Keep us posted on how he gets on Christa.

22 Sep 2004, 22:30	#17
DIZZY DRUMMER Always Ready For A Bang Join Date: 30.11.2003 Location: Left In The Dark .......... AGAIN Posts: 6,389	GO PAUL GO - been watching it on BBC2 - been good - Christa - he'll make us proud

22 Sep 2004, 23:53	#18
christa Super Loafer Join Date: 23.05.2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 663	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.

23 Sep 2004, 12:40	#19
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	Come on people! Get some Uri Geller thoughts going for Paul.

23 Sep 2004, 13:09	#20
DIZZY DRUMMER Always Ready For A Bang Join Date: 30.11.2003 Location: Left In The Dark .......... AGAIN Posts: 6,389

23 Sep 2004, 13:59	#21
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	You can follow Paul's progress from here: http://www.athens2004.com/en/Paralym...&rsc=AR0000000

23 Sep 2004, 14:20	#22
christa Super Loafer Join Date: 23.05.2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 663	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

24 Sep 2004, 00:47	#23
christa Super Loafer Join Date: 23.05.2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 663	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!

24 Sep 2004, 09:24	#24
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	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!

29 Sep 2004, 12:55	#25
christa Super Loafer Join Date: 23.05.2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 663	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!