KW Granite Club - Detroit Curling Club Exchange

March 2008

The 91st exchange was held in March at the KW Granite Club in Waterloo. The winter of 2007-2008 had the highest amount of snow ever in Kitchener-Waterloo. The Saturday of the exchange saw the biggest snowfall of the season. (over 30 cm which is about a foot) A few people were not able to make to dinner because of the snow.

The 6 sheets of KW Granite ice is ready for the curlers. Joe livermore heads down the ice.

Sitting on the left is Don Sloat. Frank Duffey is behind the hack getting ready for his shot. Ian Smith (in the shorts!) watches the opponents rock going down the ice.

March 2008

Rick Harrison releases the rock while on the left Dave Cain and on the right Les Houston prepare to sweep.

At Saturday lunch are: Paul Sandford, Rob Mair, Bob Mooney and Thom Pritchard.

The following were among those that told a story at lunch on Saturday.

Chris Zahorec

Ken Zyrd

Aden Snyder

Bob Shorten

March 2008

Ron Shane was one of the organizers and gives the assembled a few words of encouragement.

Dave Nelsen accepts the Bombay Bicycle Club award for his excellent imitation of Foster Brooks while presiding over the Saturday dinner at the November 2008 exchange in Detroit.

Here are 2 new members of the exchange from the KW Granite Club: John Spencer and John Martin.

March 2008

At the lunch the raffle tickets are drawn for "The Good Guys" draw. Here Ian Anderson holds the box of tickets while Graham Wallbank picks out the next winning ticket.

At the Sunday Sinner's Breakfast Ozzie Pickett provided background music.

The breakfast buffet has plenty of food. On the left: Ian Smith and Ian Anderson. On the right: Ken Zyrd.

March 2008

Paul Sandford was the Bartender and is caught here sampling his wares.

The new members to the exchange are intiated. Kneeling are: John Martin, John Spencer, Chris Zahorec, Thom Pritchard and Bill Glendinning. Standing to left with the bucket is Norm Litchfield. Standing behind are the sponsors: Les Houston, Dave Cain, Ian Smith, Bob Mooney and Dan Glendinning.

On the right is Don Fanstone (The Deacon) holding someone's passport. On the left is Bob McMillan trying to justify something. In the middle is Dallas Schneider, with his money out knowing he is going to get fined!

March 2008

In the middle Don Fanstone (The Deacon) listens while Dave Nelsen (on the right) vainly attempts to explain his misdemeanour. On the left Chris Zahorec is clearly amused.