Another chapter begins

Yes, she is playing for Hamburg! This photo was taken at a tournament in Cologne, Germany last weekend.
Most of the support group have returned home this week, after extended holidays in Europe after the gold medal game.
Bridie, however, had a brief sojourn at home in Brisbane before taking off to play basketball in Germany for six months, in response to a gracious invitation from the German coach!
Hopefully she will get learn a bit about their game whilst she is there, so we will get some tips on clinching the gold from them in Rio in 2016!
Thanks to all our/her supporters and your fantastic enthusiasm over the past weeks.
It has been an amazing journey for all of us. The Paralympics are such a celebration of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.We had an amazing time, never to be forgotten.
Until 2016..... So long.

Can't resist posting a few more photos!

Josie's pretty happy with how that feels!!!

My precioussssssss

Silver medal ... BOOYEAH!!!!

Look at our champions! They really won platinum in our hearts .... What gritty determination they oozed to grab their silver triumph! We're so proud of every single glider and are honored to be there for their glorious moment!!!!

Just home at 3-30am

Will write more in the the am....just got home from the Casino, after meeting Bridie and the girls for a celebratory drink after they secured the silver medal.
Germany were strong opponents.....details to follow in the am when I have caught some zzzzz's

Rollers will play Canada for the GOLD!

Quarterfinal		Semifinal		Final
Australia 76 Poland 53
		72 63
Germany 46 United Stat.. 57
Turkey 70 Great Brita.. 75
		52 69
Canada 77 Spain 51

Rollers looking good for Gold!

Could this be the Australian double?

See you tomorrow at 9-15pm London time

Gliders will play against Germany for the Gold Medal!!!

My Bridie sister!!!

the USA contingent!

It is pretty awesome to have four friends fly all the way to London from the US to support you!

Go Gauci !!!!!!!

chillin' after the game!

Come on Patrick, give her a hug!

The picture tells the story

Where do I start?
The US and Gliders were pretty much goal for goal for most of the game.
At three quarter time, we were (admittedly) a little complacent.
The fourth quarter was absolute agony for all concerned!
In the end, we won by one point!
The emotion felt by players and spectators alike was significant. There were many tears shed inside (and later outside) the stadium.
As the mum of a player, I congratulate the dedication, hard work and focus of these amazing young people.
I relished the hug Bridie and I shared after the game.
I admire her so much.
M

And now the big one for the Gliders Germany

Quarterfinal		Semifinal		Final
Australia 62 Mexico 37
		40 39
United Stat.. 67 Canada 55
Netherlands 59 China 37
		46 49
Germany 55 Great Brita.. 44

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Gliders by 1 - Now the final for GOLD!!!

Very happy Gliders Cheer Squad.

Get Up! Get Up!

Morning Rose (alias Hannibal Lector!). Time to unplug and get ready for the game!!!!

Rest day

Everyone says a visit to the British Museum is a must, so there was no excuse on a rest day when we live 2 minutes walk away. Here's Mary and Jane being 'kulchered'.

A Night Out to "Les Miserables"

Hi all,
......well the troops humoured me and came along to watch the live production of Les Mis in West End.
We all loved the show!
It was also a welcome distraction from the excitement and anticipation we are all feeling about tomorrows game!
We are heading off early in the am to get good seats.
Whilst Abby and Steve are both from the USA, they wholeheartedly agree Gliders need to "kick their butts" . The game is 1pm, London time.
Mezza

Rollers glide to the Semi Finals

Quarterfinal		Semifinal		Final
Australia 76 Poland 53
Germany 46 United Stat.. 57
Turkey 70 Great Brita.. 75
Canada 77 Spain 51