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Wednesday 18 July 2018

Soccer in Launching

With all the excitement over World Cup football, our family had its own equivalent of an epic football game or soccer as we call it. The girls love the game and were eager to participate. 


It was hot at the beach house in Launching, Prince Edward Island, as we headed to the field. The teams were oddly matched. The Reds included Georgie, the golden retriever, Nanny and Sylvie. The Greens included Caitlin, Mommy and Poppy. 


Before the play began there was trouble on the field as Georgie ran off with one of the goal markers. A chase ensued as the retriever scooted across the field chewing on the ring. She ignored efforts by her team mates to call her back. 




She eventually fell for, “Treat time, Georgie.”


Not to be outdone, Georgie decided to chew another goal marker, a piece of firewood. She ran off with that too when approached. The teams were running out of treats but finally wrested the marker from the naughty golden.




Finally play commenced with Nanny in goal for the Reds and Mommy for the Greens. Play was in front of the Green goal as Nanny stopped several goals by deflecting the ball with her hands. Her boot was off however as she kicked the ball out of bounds several times. Then Caitlin, all alone in front of the goal, scored. Georgie wanted to chase the ball as well and tackled Nanny as she kicked it down the field.

Meanwhile, the stands were empty except for a shady area at ground level. One year old Owen was content with the 1-0 score. He favoured Mommy’s team.





At half time all the players were thirsty and headed for the kitchen where ice water and milk awaited. Owen joined us for the half time beverage.


The second half saw the score tied up by Sylvie. Then second goals by each of the girls resulted in a 2-2 tie. Finally Caitlin scored the winning goal as the little spectator started to cry. 


Time for lunch.













30 comments:

Rhodesia said...

Sounds like fun and obviously Georgie enjoyed it as well :-) Keep well Diane

DJan said...

You know how to tell a good story, Marie. Thanks so much. I love your cute little captive audience. :-)

Anvilcloud said...

You didn't say if there any fake injury histrionics.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I can honestly say I enjoyed this soccer game more than the World Cup Marie 😀

Joanne Noragon said...

Wonderful play by play. A hand to the broadcaster, too.

William Kendall said...

Georgie is lucky she's so cute!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

The World Cup had NOTHING on that game!

Elephant's Child said...

Now THAT is a ball game I could watch.

Bill said...

Family fun at its best. :)

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Ronaldo and Messi never had half as much fun as that.

Marie Smith said...

Georgie was the highlight of the game Diane.

Marie Smith said...

He is adorable Jan.

Marie Smith said...

I didn’t want to admit the lengths I had to go to to stay in the game AC.

Marie Smith said...

Lol. I did too PDP.

Marie Smith said...

Thank you Joanne.

Marie Smith said...

Georgie was so excited, William, she almost knocked me down.

Marie Smith said...

So true. The World Cup teams should add goldens to their rosters Debra.

Marie Smith said...

It was hilarious EC.

Marie Smith said...

It sure was Bill. And it cost nothing to do...

Marie Smith said...

You said it John. We had a ball. Lol!

Debbie said...

we love soccer, both of my boys played. cute kids, sweet puppy!!

Angela said...

What precious time and making memories memories this was. Adorable kids!! That is a sweet looking dog!

jenny_o said...

This is the only kind of sports "competition" I enjoy! Sounds like everyone had a great time.

Anonymous said...

Sweet grandchildren! Silly dog...ha...we can't play anything near our dog either. Our also knows the magical "treat" word..Andrea

Marie Smith said...

We had a great game, loosely based on soccer Debbie.

Marie Smith said...

It was perfect Angela.

Marie Smith said...

It was hilarious Jenny.

Marie Smith said...

Dogs become such an integral part of the family, don’t they Andrea?

Catarina said...

: ))))

What a game!!

Marie Smith said...

It really was Catarina.