Wow what a day.Kallan had an absolute blast and i was like a kid in a candy shop.We were made to feel so welcome and were given a tour around the training facilities before sitting down to watch the boys train.I went from being a kid in a candy shop to a Japanese tourist,snapping pictures everywhere.While the boys trained we got to meet and chat to a few of the injured brigade,some only resting on precaution.Kal got to tell a few of the boys about his illness and proudly showed off his scar.He also had a kick around with a young guy,Blake Lazarus(Glen's nephew),who was ruled out for the season with a knee injury after only the first trial game.He chatted to us for a while and kicked and passed the footy around with Kal.The best part came when training finished and Kal was given a Jersey worn by Benji Marshall in a trial game.It was given to him by Benji and Robbie Farah as a birthday present from the Wests Tigers.They also gave him a flag,hat,beanie and one of the training balls they used today.It's too close to call on who was the most exited today so Kal and I will call it a draw and just remember the fantastic day we both had.Both our jersey's are now covered with aurographs,even Tim Sheens and Roycie Simmons.Wayne Cousins who was our guide for the day took a few photos that will be going on the Wests Tigers website along with a little story.A massive thanks to Tim Gilbert from channel 9 who got the ball rolling for the visit and then to the tigers for making us feel so welcome.It was a day neither of us will forget.
Before signing off i want to wish my nephew Hayden a very Happy Birthday for today.Happy birthday mate hope you enjoyed your day and all of the presents you told me about.Except those Bulldogs pj's.
2 comments:
Wow - what a day you two have had. It was a long time comming, with all of the delays and such, but it certainly sounded as if it was well and truly worthwhile. It was so good to hear how excited you still were when you rang this afternoon. I know it will be something to remember for a long time. You can now call the all of the Tigers your "really good mates".
I bet you can't wait to actually get to the game.
I'm so glad you both had such a good day
Love always
Nanny Carol
So glad you both enjoyed the Tigers visit as an icing on the cake for your birthday, Kal. Dad sure sounded pleased as punch and I can picture him throughout the day. I loved the pics of you and various players, Kal. Love. Nanny T
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