Today started quite a bit earlier for us. As you know (I hope) the Oregon Ducks played Oregon State in the Civil War rivalry game this morning with the winner going to the Rosebowl. After missing the USC and Arizona game, both described as two of the greatest Duck games ever played, there was no way we would miss this one. The only catch was that the game stated at 3am France time. In preparation for our early morning Gameday we both went to bed early. Kathryn hit it at about 5pm and I joined around 7:30. The alarm went off at 2:50am giving me enough time to get up, splash some water on my face, and turn the computer on. Kathryn finally roused herself awake just after kickoff.
Thanks to the wonders of Skype and the webcam on my Dad's computer we were able to watch the entire game live, and what a game it was! The Ducks most definitely did not disappoint or make us question our decision to get up. As usual they started off a little slow, and because of some costly mental errors that equated to turnovers in the Beavers redzone, the game was much closer at halftime than it should have been. We didn't let that, or a little prodding from Kathryn's Mom about the Beavers lead, get us down. I can confidently say that even with the less than perfect start there was never a second that I doubted the Duck's victory. (Final score for those that missed it was: DUCKS - 37 beavers - 33)
The game ended just after 6am. Kathryn fell back to sleep about halfway through the 4th quarter. Elated by the win and ensuing trip to the Rosebowl I was kept awake for a bit longer by my emotions were ranging from ecstatic about the win to a little sad that I was missing the celebration going on back in Eugene. Then I remembered I still had a class to teach at 11am.
Its been a great day so far, and right now Kathryn is just finishing packing so we can get out the door and to the train station to catch our 9pm TGV to Paris. We’ll be back Sunday evening.
Lastly I just want to again say Congratulations to my Grandma and Grandpa who celebrated their 60th Anniversary yesterday. I love you both very much.
A bientôt,
-Jordan and Kathryn
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