Certain people were observing (complaining) that I didn't have any photos of the Cincinnati Marlins swim meet the last weekend in June, so to appease them, I have tried to include photos of those doing the observing and hoping to catch a word or two about the wonderful time (if not wonderful swim times, although the swimmer did place first in the 100 Freestyle, and then scratched from finals for some fun at King's Island) that was going on in and out of the pool. Although Ali made it down for the Friday sessions of the meet, Matt had to leave a bit later and miss the Friday swim sessions, so instead the plan was to meet up with friends and relatives and head over to Rock Bottom for the traditional before-the-Reds-game dinner.
Yes, an actual photo of Alex there with Matt...guess it is cool to be seen going to dinner for the "best pizza in the world" and a Reds Game.
Go Reds!
Mark and his brother Brian didn't look so very much alike when they were younger, but now that they are older, sometimes it is difficult to tell one from the other...Alex, Mark, Brian, and Matt.
And sometimes, most times actually, swim meet weekends are focused on the swimming...Matt in the center spot, no cap, getting ready to swim the 100 Freestyle, he finished first.
This is what swimmers do between their events, stake out a claim for floor space, set up camp, and catch a little rest and relaxation.
From the pool to King's Island for a little fun: Ali, Matt, Alex
This is how I always want to remember Ali and Matt...big smiles, always having a great time wherever they go...oh, yeah, and the other guy is that way, too...Buddy (Ali's Dad) was one of the USA officials at the swim meet, officials need to go to King's Island and have fun, too!