It was early in this Sunday morning, where my father is going to compete in the competition finals with his team mates, uncles that were each of age at least 50 and above, like my father is. He took me along to take a look, for unknown to me, some of his members have in fact joined in the competition under 6 names!!
It was at the Jurong Lake right next to the West Entrance of the Chinese Garden, of which I have not visited since my primary school days, might have been close to 10 years now, and I'm no longer sure exactly when. However, the location of the tentage is not that close, just much closer to the Jurong Park AND the great Adventure Park!! Ahh, the view from the high ropes wasn't much, but I still enjoy the winds under the raging sun, which gave me the sunburns on my arm. The competition was on it's last legs and the high notes, for it is the best teams that have stayed on, so it is only right that each event is as vigorous as the last!!
However, while waiting for the events that really matters, I went to explore Jurong Park, and climbed around the Adventure Park. There was not much to do, and I got back to see how the competition is going while grabbing some snacks and drinks before leaving again. There was this event, where the uncles were commenting that all the teams competing were their own people!! No wonder not much people were left on shore, as all the 20 crews were out in the waters!! It all ended rather well, as out of the 6 categories, we won 3 of them, and almost won a fourth, and took 3 shiny, golden Champion trophies back to the community club!! Well, to be taken to the community club anyway, but for now, they are proudly displayed right at Home!!!
Life's short, paddle hard!! All thanks to the crews that my father was a part of all these years, we have got quite a collection of cups and medals at Home, and it is the fabulous teamwork that made it so!! Never underestimate the power of teamwork, for they might bring wonders and make miracles where one person alone can never achieve!!
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