Maine vs. World 2013

Maine vs World 2013 has begun (for the purpose of this year's competition, New Hampshire is considered a colony of Maine).  Three events are in the books so far - World 2, Maine 1.  Here's a recap:

Skate agility course - Team World uses their innate fearlessness and superior cornering skills to dominate the agility event, despite an early crash by the only converted alpine racer on the team.

Classic sprint relay - Once again, Team World steadily pulls away, despite the head-first lunging heroics of Maine's leadoff skier.  Team Maine is left shaking its collective head and wondering if they belong in the same competition as Team World.

Water polo - This event, on the schedule against the better judgement of the organizer, yields a spirited contest.  Maine's normally inferior colony to the west proves its worth, as the three NH residents delight and amaze their teammates with the grace and power of their fish-like swimming.  At last, a win for Team Maine.  Is this a turning point, or merely a speed bump in the path of the World juggernaut?  Only time will tell.  Stay tuned.

PS - We're also doing some ski racing.  Off to Rutland for the Eastern Cups this weekend.