Vive la France!

The weekly Wiener Roast took on an Olympic flavour this week, when we had multiple nationalities participating in the Seed Spitting contest.
Our two Daves, both well trained and experienced Bondi Seed Spitters, did very well, flying the flag for Canada in the Intermediate division. Dave Z had the top spit of the evening, at 36'3".
Shahira, recently returned from two weeks in Ghana where she helped build a school -- and found a necklace made of Watermelon seeds which she brought back for Nancy (who will now never be without seeds on the beach!) opted to spit under the Ghana flag.
She was toppled in the Women's division by Rain, "Spittin' for Britain", and getting that kernel 20'6".
The men's division was hotly contested. Samir, stepped up to the line for Saudi. Dave and Andy, here with Rain from London, England, came forward, "spittin' for Britain". While they confessed they had never heard of this sport, they are all enthusiastic about introducing it at their next neighbourhood party. And Eric, here from Paris, France, with considerable urging from his sons and a bit of practice aiming popcorn kernels at the passing ducks (they were delighted), came to the line. Here he displayed a talent he didn't know he had, with total Gallic charm. The USA was well represented as well, so we were truly international!
Brian and Dave kicked off the competition with a salute from the Potato Cannon.
And when the last popcorn kernel had been measured, it was France with the Gold Medal, at 32'9", leaving Canada's Tom with the silver, at 26'4. Felicitations, Eric, pour votre grand expectorant. (and for your patience with my rusty French!)
The Olympics in Beijing had nothing on us for drama, suspense, and athletic prowess!
They don't have ducks to come in after and clean all the kernels off the beach, either.