Good time of the year for an old retired guy. Wimbledon to watch, not a big tennis fan but this one is certainly worth following, and, we've got some trials for the upcoming Olympics which will be held next month. I remember when the last Olympics closed, at my advanced age, I often wonder if I will "be around for the next one." Sure enough, here I am.
I have always been a track and field fan. Started years ago watching my brother high jump and broad jump, and later he was a track coach, and followed the Wilbur Wright Track Team and occasionally drove some of his team to away meets. Dayton was also a good "track" town. Many big meets held at the old University of Dayton track, and have attended many Jesse Owens Meets in Columbus. Another great, Dave Albritton was from Dayton and had the opportunity to chat with him on a few occasions. He and Owens both participated in Berlin, and both were highly visible at various sporting events around Dayton. I think I am right in saying that Albritton coached track at Dunbar High School in Dayton, and produced some outstanding teams.
So, again we an watch all the participants march in, see the flame lit and watch the exploits of the participants, a lot of good pure emotions. Track takes a lot of dedication and practice, and the Olympics can be the reward for all that hard work. A number off sports, the reward is millions of dollars, track and field, a Medal, gold, silver or bronze.
Years ago, working at Lake Tahoe, before the Winter Olympics held there, the Disney studio did the decorating and the statues at the complex. Mr. Disney and his wife stayed at the Nevada Lodge where I worked and we occasionally had the opportunity to speak to them.
U S A ...... U S A .... hopefully we will hear those chants again, American flags will wave, patriotism will be high .... looking forward to the events ... U S A ...... U S A.
