Well the Olympics have now started and I am having the time of my life! The first few days after arriving were very busy, organising all our kit, attending a formal dinner with the South African ambassador to China and of coarse the Opening ceremony. The opening ceremony is without doubt one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The Chinese have really put on an incredible show and everything so far has lived up to and exceeded my expectations of the Olympics. The Olympic village is an unbelievable place. There are thousands of athletes living here and its incredible to see such a variety of athletes, from 7 foot tall women to tiny 14 year boys and girls. I feel very privileged to be part of this amazing sporting event and I am really enjoying myself.
Training is going well again. We had a few easy days after all our travelling, to recover from the jet lag and I am feeling good on the water again. The course is really incredible and a hype of activity at the moment, with the rowing events and slalom events already taking place.
I would like to thank everybody for all my emails, sms' and facebook messages. Its impossible for me to reply to everybody personally at the moment, but I really do appreciate all the support.
The picture above was taken at the ambassadors dinner. I am standing with Mr Sam Ram Sammy and my room mate Calvin Mokoto
33 comments:
GO Ruby!!!!!!!!
Hope you rock the olympics!!!WE all thinking of you boet,
Mark Essery
Hi Shaun - have a fantastic time in Beijing and we'll be cheering for you from Canada during your races.
Shelley & Geoff (Hazel's sister/brother-in law)
Hi Shaun,
Just wanted to wish you a huge good luck and hope it goes really well. Tali is so excited to come out and watch you and leaves in a few days, sorry I couldnt make it too. We also watched 4hrs worth of the opening ceremony waiting to see if we'd see you come in the stadium.
Good luck and hopefully get to see you in London again on your next visit. Fingers crossed for you mate.
Cheers
Jon
Dear Shaun
Your family in the US are only a mouseclick away and are standing behind you all the way.
If there is a link where we can watch you on-line, please forward that to us via your blog.
Wishing Cheryl a speedy recovery.
Best Wishes
Shelley, Perri, Li'el, Matya and Nevo
Washington, DC
Shaun
Best wishes for great success at the Olympics.
Regards
Charles Henry
(we met 14 years ago at Cherry Sales when I was MD of TW SA)
PS please say hi to Cheryl & Terry
Hello shauno. just wanted to let you know that Carey and I are thinking of you at this most amazing time of your life. We wish you all the best and will be shouting for you from sunny SA. All the best Dave and Care
Hi Shaun
We will all be cheering for you here in Leeds the Uk. We know you aill go far
Moira and David (Paul Pearce's sister and brother in law)
Hi Shaun
You are an inspiration to the rest of us
Enjoy !!!
Ashley
Hey Shaun
Its finally here!! Can't wait to see you race! Good lcuk and we will be watching in Aus.
James & Tanya
hey shaun
cant wait for the races,
we will try and bring you challah before shabbos to the village! find the chabad shul there! we are rooting for ya, hope to see you later
Dear Shaun,
All the best for a successful campaign in Beijing.The Stein,Feldman,Ben and Kantor families are behind you all the way.
Shaun -go for it. From Rachelle,Alan,Selwyn and Lauren.
Regards to all the family supporting you.
Alan
Looking forward to seeing you in the Olympics. Good luck from Fay Lazarus your STD 4 teacher King David Primary School
Good Luck for the games - from all at Maccabi South Africa.
Shawn...the Levs are so excited for you and the family. We will be watching you from New York. Good luck! and enjoy it all. Recall your first paddle with us at Camps Drift?
Love from Ivan, Eleanor (New York), Robbie and Tracy (Balito), David (London), Kevin (Boston) and Jessica (Florida)
Love to Mom, Dad and Cedric
Hi Shaun
We are all very excited about your races next week.Just relax and enjoy the ride. We will be with u every inch of the way.You can be sure that we will be tuned in in good time
Love
Henry Peggy and all the family
Hi Shaun
We are very proud of your achievements so far and am sure that you won't let us down this time.
The main thing is to go ou there and enjoy yourself and do your own personal best.
Love
Leon and Juliette Reich
Hi Shaun
Only three more sleeps before your personal big day.
Before you even start you are a winner of note. We (us and South Africa) are all soooo proud of you and will be cheering you all the way.
Masses of love and blessings
Hey Shaun,
This is such an amazing adventure for you. Best of luck for the races!
Lindy
Hi Shaun - We are 'rooting' for you from Australia. Hope it goes well and main thing - enjoy yourself and the Gold will follow. G'day
Maurice Rene and Aaron Cohen
Hi Shaun,
Best of luck for the races - it's awesome that you are there.
Regards,
Jacky W
(I'm the one you gave your old Javelin to....when you win a medal we can auction it to the highest bidder!)
Hey Shaun we are all holding thumbs for you and believe that you'll be victorious! Be well and enjoy, love Stan, Margie and David Gordon
GO RUBY!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Rubes
So stoked that you are finally living your dream and are about to achieve something so amazing,all the best buddy!
You CAN DO IT!
Brett Bartho
Hi sport,
You have arrived and living your dream. Enjoy, do your very best and I have no doubt that you will bring back the gold. Remember the wind is always at your back. I will be glued to the TV for the next week.
Regards to all the family and supporters.
Love and kisses,
Bobba
Shaun! all the best this coming week! Good luck
Robin Koenders and family
Howzit Shaun
Best of luck! Enjoy the challenge!
Go for it, push it to the limit.
Hope you have had a moment with your folks.
Remain as positive, focussed and strong and single-minded as you have always been.
Warmest regards
The Serebros.
You are already a wonderful ambassedor for your family, friends and country. Now lets sort ot the trophy cabinet!!!
You go boy!!!
All the very best
Dave Cohen
Hey!
You were my form one prefect and am really excited to be watching someone I know at the Olympics!
Best of luck for tom- we are all rooting for you!
Gabi L :)
Hey Shaun
You have done it. Now enjoy your week of 'havin it'!!! Bring home the silver-wear!!! I know you are going to show them how it's done....
Enjoy...
Anton & the Border Canoe Club.
Hody Shaun (this being the third time trying to leave u a comment :@)
Anyway for the third time- got a message from Bobba today- ur into the semi-finals baby!!! YAAAAAS
were all dead proud of you !!!
And we wish you all the luck of the irish!
Love from us Scots!
Go Shaun Go(moms comment):P
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Hey Shauny (This is the fourth time ive tried to leave you a comment and if it doesnt work then ill just wish u telepathic love and luck)
Heard your into the semi finals baby!!!
AWESOME!
got the message from Bobba today n jumped outta bed in excitement
Hope to see you soon!!
Loadz of love and luck from the Scots!
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Well done Shaun. Slay them in the semi finals.
Alan,Rachelle,Selwyn and Lauren Stein.
Hey Shaun,
You trully are world class.
What a feat - being in BOTH semi-finals.
What ever you acheive, just know we are very proud of you.
Love Lindi, Dani, David and Colleen Serebro.
Good luck for tomorrow - go shaun go - go shaun go
Maurice Cohen and family (Australia)
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