WestFest and A Family Reunion
I know that image quality is not that great...the pictures were sent to me by e-mail. I don't think my sister knew she was changing the size of the images when she sent them, so you will only get a distorted idea of WestFest from these. Some time ago (Labor Day weekend in the USA) I went to WestFest as I always do when I'm in Texas at that time (it's tradition). WestFest is held in the town of West, Texas and is a large Czech festival. Since I am half Czech I am obligated to go, but I would go even if I were not obligated since I get to see some many people in my family that I haven't seen in a while. So, let me take you through the pictures (I can't actually see them, so I am guessing the order they were posted...so if my explanations don't look like the photo...sorry).
(Below SHOULD be my baby sister (I call her Ducky) and myself in front of the flag of Texas, The USA, and Czech Republic. Notice that they are all red, white, and blue...which have always been my colors (because of Texas)))
(Below: SHOULD be my baby sister and myself in from of a sign that says something in Czech...a language I don't speak...but my guess is it says something welcoming people.)
(Below should be my Elder sister (Jen) and my baby sister on the bleachers in front of the horse shoe competition.)
(Should be a picture of the horse shoe competition.)
(Below should be a picture of my nephew (Cole). He is not much more than one. Unfortunately he had an accident and got hurt at WestFest, but he is better now.)
About the horse shoe competition. I joined forces with my Uncle Rick (Cole's Father) and decided to compete against all the others that entered the competition. There were around 200 teams in the beginning. But, we started taking them out one by one. My Uncle would keep us in the lead the entire game and I would close it out by throwing a ringer and a really close shoe. Nobody could beat us...except the champions from the past 5 years straight. When there were only around 25 teams left we had to play them. It wasn't even close. I understand why they have won the past 5 years straight. But, I plan on practicing one month in advace for next years competition. I think my uncle and I will go further next year!
Anyways, I had a good time. I got to eat Kolaches and drink a bunch of Ice tea (which is something I enjoy) as well as meet with family members whom I have not seen in a while. All and all it was pretty good.
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Also, last Saturday I went to my family reunion. It was alright. I haven't seen those people in forever either. I was a bit surprised. I didn't recognize a few of them at first. How much weight do you think it is possible to gain in 2 years? Well, I don't know, but the answer must be more than 200 pounds! I saw my cousin James for the first time in a couple years and he succeeded at that. I think that one day he decided to just start eating and eating...kind of the same way Forrest Gump decided to just start running. The reunion was of course held in the town of West, Texas like it is every year (since that is where most of my family is from...it's a big Czech town). I won a couple prizes at the reunion, but nothing that great. Anyways, I have a colloqium that I have to go to pretty soon so I'm going to end this for now.
I guess I will write again in a couple weeks or so...although I don't know what about. So I guess this is adios for now.
See you around.
-Ben
(Below SHOULD be my baby sister (I call her Ducky) and myself in front of the flag of Texas, The USA, and Czech Republic. Notice that they are all red, white, and blue...which have always been my colors (because of Texas)))
(Below: SHOULD be my baby sister and myself in from of a sign that says something in Czech...a language I don't speak...but my guess is it says something welcoming people.)
(Below should be my Elder sister (Jen) and my baby sister on the bleachers in front of the horse shoe competition.)
(Should be a picture of the horse shoe competition.)
(Below should be a picture of my nephew (Cole). He is not much more than one. Unfortunately he had an accident and got hurt at WestFest, but he is better now.)
About the horse shoe competition. I joined forces with my Uncle Rick (Cole's Father) and decided to compete against all the others that entered the competition. There were around 200 teams in the beginning. But, we started taking them out one by one. My Uncle would keep us in the lead the entire game and I would close it out by throwing a ringer and a really close shoe. Nobody could beat us...except the champions from the past 5 years straight. When there were only around 25 teams left we had to play them. It wasn't even close. I understand why they have won the past 5 years straight. But, I plan on practicing one month in advace for next years competition. I think my uncle and I will go further next year!
Anyways, I had a good time. I got to eat Kolaches and drink a bunch of Ice tea (which is something I enjoy) as well as meet with family members whom I have not seen in a while. All and all it was pretty good.
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Also, last Saturday I went to my family reunion. It was alright. I haven't seen those people in forever either. I was a bit surprised. I didn't recognize a few of them at first. How much weight do you think it is possible to gain in 2 years? Well, I don't know, but the answer must be more than 200 pounds! I saw my cousin James for the first time in a couple years and he succeeded at that. I think that one day he decided to just start eating and eating...kind of the same way Forrest Gump decided to just start running. The reunion was of course held in the town of West, Texas like it is every year (since that is where most of my family is from...it's a big Czech town). I won a couple prizes at the reunion, but nothing that great. Anyways, I have a colloqium that I have to go to pretty soon so I'm going to end this for now.
I guess I will write again in a couple weeks or so...although I don't know what about. So I guess this is adios for now.
See you around.
-Ben
posted by Ben at 2:00 PM
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