Wow I should have signed up for
this a long time ago. If I were american I'd say it was awesome.
7 HVO people out today, no beginners. Laura put out the streamers (I managed to forget to bring them, so cut up a shopping bag on the way down in the car) for the first loop, Marek did the second, with a little help, Bjorn did most of the third and I did 20-22. Sweet. Ran the first loop fairly hard, less hard on the second, but tried to keep moving (stopped to look for the tag at 8). Third loop I was a bit less fluid. Took breaks between loops to hang out and chat.
Impressive performance from the flying Dutchman holding off the challenge from the Viennoiserie on the first two loops. Marek collected loop 2, I did loop 1, and Peter and Angela collected the third. A wonderful way to spend a warm and sunny afternoon.
At some point the US Middle Champs should be held at Saxon Woods. It's a wonderful area and a beautifully drawn map, if a little old.