Jeff and Sally made the trip down to NJ for the Founder's bonspiel. They played with two curlers from Plainfield. Twenty two teams in all were competing for shovels. A win on Saturday night got them to Sunday morning (good) but they lost the semi final game of the third event (bad).
They did get a chance to play against and spend some time talking with the team from Columbus (OH) curling club. This is a group of curlers who until this year were curling on hockey ice. They raised some money, rented space in a warehouse and put in two sheets of dedicated ice. If you haven't been to the website to check out the pictures you should. They are also having a bonspiel this year in the middle of December with free beer and wine included. The ice equipment they bought will support four sheets and they have hopes to start building a warm room after this season.
The next bonspiel at Plainfield is the Thrifty at the end of January. Low cost and lots of fun. If you are looking for the that first away bonspiel, put a team together and make the short drive to NJ.
JH
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