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Jun 29, 2008 12:55 PM CDT
Well, it’s finally here… Fortunately the Qwest Center was not severely damaged from last Friday’s storm. What was damaged was fixed, and the meet has started. This morning I went over to the pool for a stretch and an extended pre-meet warm-up. Before heading back to the hotel to rest and relax, I checked out the Speedo retail store at the pool. Not sure how many of you are in Omaha, but they have some really cool stuff and I highly recommend stopping by. I got a bunch of their graphic T-shirts and some capris. They are so cute! And there are jerseys with some of the Speedo athlete’s names and numbers. My jersey is number 5 because that has been my number ever since I started at Cal. (It’s way easier to mark all of your equipment and clothes with numbers rather than your whole name.) After hitting up the store, I headed back to the hotel to relax and cheer on my Cal teammates via the Internet. As I’m typing this I’m watching NBCOlympics.com (http://www.nbcolympics.com/swimming/news/newsid=142526.html#swimming+trials+live+prelims), which has live prelims. It’s great because it has live video, but unfortunately there aren’t any times so I have to rely on Josh Davis’s announcing skills. So far, he’s doing a great job. If any of you are watching you might be wondering about his many "good friends." Josh has been on two Olympic teams and is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet. He always remembers a face and name, so that's why about 20% of the swimmers at the meet are his good friends. Anyways, the rest of the day is going to be really chill for me. I’ll continue to watch the meet via the Internet, then shave and rest up for tomorrow’s big day. Thanks for all of your support so far! I really appreciate it all… ☺ Keep on sending over those good thoughts! |
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Jun 29, 2008 2:56 PM CDT
I was watching that too! In the 100 breaststroke someone that swam at a high school (Woodruff) finished in 7th. Giordan Pijoli (i Dont know how to spell his last name but his first name is prenouced jordan and his last name is prenounced pa-go-li) maybe you saw him? |
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Jun 29, 2008 6:03 PM CDT
Hi Today at the Maine Games (where I swam) I got the book, Golden Girl, about you. Can't wait to read it! Good luck at the Olympic trials....we'll be watching. Zoe aka Celloswimma |
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Jun 30, 2008 11:45 AM CDT
Natalie,I am glad the area was fixed that had the damage was.Happy Swimming and fantastic luck at the Trials.Iknow you will do great. |
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Jun 30, 2008 1:50 PM CDT
Great swim today Natalie!!!!! Good luck tonight, I know you'll do great!I wish I could watch the race live, but I will be at... guess... swim practice! LOL. |
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Lelah  |
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Jun 30, 2008 4:17 PM CDT
congrats on your WR and keep having fun!
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liquidassets |
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Jun 30, 2008 5:27 PM CDT
Good Luck and God Bless!!!! Stu Clark Roseville, CA |
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Stu Clark |
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Jun 30, 2008 7:07 PM CDT
Best of luck to you. |
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Jul 15, 2008 12:54 PM CDT
Hey Natalie, I was in Omaha for Trials and I got your jersey! I love it! You did amazing at trials and I enjoyed watching it!!! |
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carlirose9  |
RE: June 29, 2008: The meet starts!
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