During the weekend of camping I decided to go mountainbiking alone on Saturday.
From the moment I started, I knew it was going to be difficult because of the heavy rains of the last months.
Not only were some paths heavilly washed out but the thorny bushes called 'Hubada' made it almost impossible to ride for long periods.
At one point it was impossible to continue because of the Hubada so I had to make the decision to turn back....as soon as a started back I knew I was in trouble because I could not recognize the paths because of heavy bush growth. I came to a clearing were there were 5 possible ways to get back on track, I was basically lost at that point....and did not know how to get out. I spent about 20 minutes trying out the possible paths and after no success decided just to go south through the bushes and find my way back to the path. That was pretty scary...walking back without knowing exactly were you were going. Luckily I found the path back and was able to ride it back
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Camping in cunucu Mar 24-28, 2005
So much alcohol can not be good for your health.
On thursday 24th it started, friday was a relaxed day, and Saturday was more drinking.
Easter sunday was egghunting day and another day of drinking.
Monday was cleanup and breaking down day, we had a 30 minute baseball game which was a lot of fun.
Tuesday was relaxing day and to prepare for my trip to Referee at the Carifta swimming championship in Curacao.
Also bought my first home theater system.
On thursday 24th it started, friday was a relaxed day, and Saturday was more drinking.
Easter sunday was egghunting day and another day of drinking.
Monday was cleanup and breaking down day, we had a 30 minute baseball game which was a lot of fun.
Tuesday was relaxing day and to prepare for my trip to Referee at the Carifta swimming championship in Curacao.
Also bought my first home theater system.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Fishing trip March19
Woke up 5:30 and got ready be at Roly's boat at 5:45. After loading the fishing gear we took off at 6:00 in total darkness. In 5 minutes the night started turning into day but the sea was pretty rough and the wind didn't help, since it blew the sea spray right into the boat. The 'BERNAT', a small 'arubian style' wooden fishing boat around 20 feet with a 40 horsepower engine.
While passing south of the Baby beach we were accompanied by a group of Dolphins which were swimming in the same direction as we were going....into the slowly rising sun. After some time we moved away from the group of about 15 small gray dolphins and started to prepare to drop the fishing lines, I got to take a 'rosario', which is a steel cable with lead weights attached to it every 2 feet. The lead weight is to make the line sink while the boat is still moving.
Around 8 a.m. I got my first strike on the line and managed to haul in (with assistance) a 'mulato' which is a wahoo of about 12 kilo's (around 20 pounds), and resulted to be my biggest catch, but not the biggest on this trip. Melvin magaged to get in a 15 kilo (30 pounds) wahoo, at the same time I caught my 4th one.
While passing south of the Baby beach we were accompanied by a group of Dolphins which were swimming in the same direction as we were going....into the slowly rising sun. After some time we moved away from the group of about 15 small gray dolphins and started to prepare to drop the fishing lines, I got to take a 'rosario', which is a steel cable with lead weights attached to it every 2 feet. The lead weight is to make the line sink while the boat is still moving.
Around 8 a.m. I got my first strike on the line and managed to haul in (with assistance) a 'mulato' which is a wahoo of about 12 kilo's (around 20 pounds), and resulted to be my biggest catch, but not the biggest on this trip. Melvin magaged to get in a 15 kilo (30 pounds) wahoo, at the same time I caught my 4th one.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Referee Competition 18 Maart
The event started at around 7:00 and I (Ricky) was the referee of the meet. Although it was an event with lots of heats and also including Masters swimming it finished at 10:15 pm.
Before and after the meet I had a briefing with the officials, and after the meet I had a meeting with the other referee regarding his participation in International events, namely CARIFTA and CCCAN 2005.
It is decided that Orlando will be allowed to send an application to officiate at CCCAN as third official and only if Ricky and Nelson are chosen first.
All the Fina Referees and Starter need to sit together to go over the rules and update themselves in preparation for the CARIFTA championships in Curacao.
This need to be done either on Tuesday 29th or Wednesday 30th March.
Stickers with numbers need to be attached to starting blocks for next event.
Nicole has been given report of officials refreshment and timers course including names.
Before and after the meet I had a briefing with the officials, and after the meet I had a meeting with the other referee regarding his participation in International events, namely CARIFTA and CCCAN 2005.
It is decided that Orlando will be allowed to send an application to officiate at CCCAN as third official and only if Ricky and Nelson are chosen first.
All the Fina Referees and Starter need to sit together to go over the rules and update themselves in preparation for the CARIFTA championships in Curacao.
This need to be done either on Tuesday 29th or Wednesday 30th March.
Stickers with numbers need to be attached to starting blocks for next event.
Nicole has been given report of officials refreshment and timers course including names.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Swimming Timers Course March 16, 2005
Yesterday I gave a 2 hour course to 3 new Timers (6:45-9:00pm). Time was very short (again), so I'm evaluating making more than 1 session for the next workshop (maybe 2 weekday sessions of 2 hours each).
Must make a reminder to set up a course facilitator package for next workshops. I also need to make a sign to put up at the pool to get more volunteers to sign up for the next Timers workshop.
For next workshop I must get a decent remote controle for the video so I can pause and see if everyone got the message after each stroke.
Also must set up a timeline and take at least 1 hour for video presentation and q&a, remind to go over the strokes just before the video presentation.
Must make a reminder to set up a course facilitator package for next workshops. I also need to make a sign to put up at the pool to get more volunteers to sign up for the next Timers workshop.
For next workshop I must get a decent remote controle for the video so I can pause and see if everyone got the message after each stroke.
Also must set up a timeline and take at least 1 hour for video presentation and q&a, remind to go over the strokes just before the video presentation.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Swimming officials workshop March 9, 2005
Today I had a first refreshment workshop for officials that already passed a timers course and have worked at some events before.
It was attended by about 12 persons and Referee Ricky Arends and Nelson Yarzagaray were facilitators.
2HOURS ARE NOT ENOUGH TIME!!! I need to remind myself constantly on this issue.
But it was well received by all participants, and hopefully I can do a follow-up on this soon again.
It was attended by about 12 persons and Referee Ricky Arends and Nelson Yarzagaray were facilitators.
2HOURS ARE NOT ENOUGH TIME!!! I need to remind myself constantly on this issue.
But it was well received by all participants, and hopefully I can do a follow-up on this soon again.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Topics to be discussed next meeting TSC
Things to get (buy) for next meets: 4 clipboards, Lap counters 4 to 8, Stickers with numbers on Starting blocks.
Evaluations on deck of judges & yearly re-certification.
Refreshment & upgrading courses.
Evaluate call-list effectiveness.
Evaluations on deck of judges & yearly re-certification.
Refreshment & upgrading courses.
Evaluate call-list effectiveness.
Competition 1st Class.CCCAN 2005
On March 5, 2005
Got at the pool at around 5:20pm and started to check if everything was in place for the event to start at 6:00 pm.
Because the copier ran out of toner the meet director could not make copies of the meet program for the officials and a copier had to be brought over to the computer room.
There was also a shortage of timekeepers so 4 people were pulled from the stands to assist the officials.
At 6:20 the officials marched out and took their place so the competition could start.
The competition finished at 8:45 pm and I debriefed until 9:00 pm.
The next morning I arrived at the pool at 8:45 am for the second session of the classifier for CCCAN championships which will be on August 1-8 in Sto.Domingo D.R.
The competition started at 9:30 am (exactly on time) and finished at 11:30am after which I had a brief meeting with the officials present.
I announced a refreshment course for Wednesday March 9 at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and a Timekeepers course on March 16, at 6:30pm to 9:00 pm.
Also reminded everyone to be present on March 17 at 6:00 for the Aruba Day competicion.
Thanked all and left pool at around 12:00.
Got at the pool at around 5:20pm and started to check if everything was in place for the event to start at 6:00 pm.
Because the copier ran out of toner the meet director could not make copies of the meet program for the officials and a copier had to be brought over to the computer room.
There was also a shortage of timekeepers so 4 people were pulled from the stands to assist the officials.
At 6:20 the officials marched out and took their place so the competition could start.
The competition finished at 8:45 pm and I debriefed until 9:00 pm.
The next morning I arrived at the pool at 8:45 am for the second session of the classifier for CCCAN championships which will be on August 1-8 in Sto.Domingo D.R.
The competition started at 9:30 am (exactly on time) and finished at 11:30am after which I had a brief meeting with the officials present.
I announced a refreshment course for Wednesday March 9 at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and a Timekeepers course on March 16, at 6:30pm to 9:00 pm.
Also reminded everyone to be present on March 17 at 6:00 for the Aruba Day competicion.
Thanked all and left pool at around 12:00.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Swimming officials meeting February 24, 2005
Meeting called by Ricky, at 7:30 present Ricky, Mayens, Karl. Absent Robert & Ronald.
Topics for discussion: Calling list, Establish officials committee with AZB, New timers seminars, Appointment of officials to work in International events.
Call list needs to be split between members of committee evenly to insure everyone is informed of competition.
Need to discuss with Ezzard how to establish committee with AZB, Ricky needs to follow up on this.
Need to lay down guidelines to appoint selected officials to work in international events, depending on officials experience and qualifications and level of competition.
Meeting stopped at 9:00 pm
No next meeting date agreed.
Topics for discussion: Calling list, Establish officials committee with AZB, New timers seminars, Appointment of officials to work in International events.
Call list needs to be split between members of committee evenly to insure everyone is informed of competition.
Need to discuss with Ezzard how to establish committee with AZB, Ricky needs to follow up on this.
Need to lay down guidelines to appoint selected officials to work in international events, depending on officials experience and qualifications and level of competition.
Meeting stopped at 9:00 pm
No next meeting date agreed.
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