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Matt introduced our very own Tom Everett who spoke of his recent Curling Tour of Scotland. ( in November 24 I think)
Tom was dressed in his best Formal Curling Regalia, sporting a variety of pins, ties and definitely black shoes. 1956 was the first year this Curling Exchange began, back and forth every two years except for Covid. He had 8 different billets in his 21 days in Scotland. There were 18 Canadian Curlers from Southern and Eastern Ontario. A Quick review of Itinerary: Edinburgh and the Royal Mile, St Andrews near Dundee, Street Art in Aberdeen, Inverness at the top of Scotland, down to Ayr and it's golf courses, then Dumfries in the west known for Robbie Burns and Locherby.. Of course there were several wee drams along the way. Lots of touring and fellowship. He visited the people that he and Cathy billeted when the Scots were over here in 2022. Life long friendships are made with Canadian and Scottish Curlers. The Scots are very fussy about dress code. A mistake results in a fine....this money is a way of fundraising. The Scots are wild about Maple Syrup and it was auctioned. Scots are devious ( try to get the Canadian players hungover for the next day), generous, and don't understand Americans....just like us. Tom is treasurer for the Canadian contingent and this is a lot of pre-trip work. Curlers pay their own pay over but our club sponsors the return trip of the Scots in 2026. Tom was thanked by President Paul. Todd had a joke about checking the Bank Balance of little old ladies. Have a good week. See you at the next meeting. |
