The Brier
March 11, 2009
Well, it is that time of year again: curling season! or more importantly The Brier! Yes, its that classic once a year Canadian institution that truly sets us apart from the rest. The game of curling is a beautiful and quirky metaphor for Canada - with a classic Scottish flavor to cap it off - and I just love its rich and storied history. I enjoyed many years playing this game both competitively and just for fun, and I am not at all in favor of the new Olympic standard the game is reaching for. I believe curling’s charm lies in cozy little curling rinks, cardigan sweaters, bonspiels, whiskey, tobacco and pipes, corn brooms and all the crazy characters who play the game and hang around it. But with that said, I still believe that the Brier is the greatest curling spectacle on the planet and I truly miss watching the action on a daily basis - Click here to see a 10th end, skip’s last stone barn-burner of a shot!
And click here for a little bit of that charm I was talking about earlier.
Ya think Frosty was “raised on curling too” .. after all it gives him opportunity to set up the guard.
Comment by Dalong — March 12, 2009 @ 5:32 am