Cool Running - Colorado Style

In 1993, the movie, ‘Cool Running’ was released. It’s based on the true story of the Jamaican bobsled team that competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta. They became the favorite of the fans. They did not finish because they lost control of the sled and crashed during one of their runs. After crashing, they got out of the sled and walked with it to the finish line under great applause. It’s a movie with an emphasis on, "how you play the game," and the importance of sportsmanship and determination.

We don’t do bobsleds. Rather we golf.

One morning last week while getting around for work I told Char I had signed us up for a golf tournament. She just kind of . . . . well, she glared at me.

Later that day she sent me an e-mail saying she would be late, she was going to have her first golf lesson. As the week played out, she bought a set of golf clubs, a pull cart, golf balls, tees, and a golf glove.

We went the driving range, the chipping area, and the putting green. Last night we played a par 3 course and she did really well.

The tournament is Saturday. It is a scramble. Because of her determination and “its how you play the game attitude”, I won’t be surprised if she doesn’t make a shot that greatly helps our team and turns her into a group favorite.

I’ll keep you posted.