Row, row, row yer boat

Go girls!!! BL's women's fresher team 2006

Instead of working today i've been out. I've spent close to 20 pounds. I'm in dire trouble if money doesnt come in by this week.

Went to see the fresher's row today. I was there bright and early, saved myself a load of dough by taking taking a bus and the tube. Was there before the racers were-suppose to be marshalling, but they ended up having enough people so i was left with nothing to do. Stood outside, in the drizzle/spitting/pouring rain (it alternated in that order all day). There was also a bit of sunshine and a bit of lighting throw in sometime during the day. Was watching the rowers and listening to music.

That's when i saw him. The rowing Adonis. Such a beautiful man that it surpasses the (physical) beauty of H-. Tall and lean, my first glimse was of his face. Fair and flushed with the cold, he looked ruggedly handsome. An aristocratic nose, slim lips pink from chill in the air and lush black hair that curled slighty about his face. A square, strong jaw and excellent bone structure. As he picked up a boat (a single scull, but still) you can see the muscles flex and bulge in his arms. What delicious arms they were. His whole body basically yummy. Broad, well muscled shoulders, tapering to a lean waist. Long legs, all muscle. And such a delectable behind. He was wearing these tiny black cycling shorts-they did nothing to preserve his modesty. Those shorts were literally second skin. He was wearing a loose manky blue t-shirt; still managed to look so sexy. I was staring (gaping) all the while as he walked down to the water, picking up two blades on the way. Boat on one shoulder, blades tucked under other arm. And a perfect view of his perfect ass. I have to emphasize on how gorgeous it is..........Not only that, he's a great rower. Such power and grace. Slow, strong strokes.........Perfect technique and just putting all of it in the water. Then it started to rain a little harder. He was still on the water, rowing about, getting soaked. I was driven to distraction and had to shake my head to clear it......

The fresher teams went out to row a bit later:boys first then girls. The boys looked good, but sadly they lost by a few inches (or feet, depends on who you listen too). There was a bit of drama with the girls: two of them came very late, there was actual risk i may have to row. They came at the nick of time and i had to help with the blades and boat carrying. I'm a too helpful of a pushover. Let it be said. Hopefully by admitting it it will give me some spine. See, there wasnt anyone helping out during our race last year. This year's freshers are pretty lucky. Lotsa senior caring. They did alright-didnt win, but nothing bad happened. Looked like it was quite close as well. I sense dissention among the team though........No saying anything-that's C's area-she need's to manage anything that may come up. I dont know how they'll do as a team though. They're not gelling well, as a whole. Some are real chummy, but there are some ppl that arent too happy with others.

I was soaked, three layer in, from constant rain exposure. Helping the girls get their boat in soaked my sneakers and jeans. Thank god for spare clothes and flip flops. Went to the pub in death bunny hoodie and fave purple flip flops. Must've looked a sight-complete with soaking red anorak. So wet at one point water was sluiceing off it. Spent some time at the pub, had the worst pub lunch ever: never have a cheese and asparagus tart-it'll only make you feel sick later........

Managed to get a drive back. Driving through london is a novelty for me, i rarely get driven about here. Traffic is shit, but the view is mesmerising as always. Chelsea, Kensington, Battersea Park and the bridges look wonderful in the evenings. The driver was the speeding type and so we were whizzing by (and cursing those who got in our way). Ended up at the hayfield, watching the 2nd half of man u vs chelsea. It was an alright game, but i had a horrible view of the screen. A bit upsetting the fact that they drawed.Would've preferred if someone won. Hiked back from the Hayfield and straighaway blogged-before i forget how my rowing Adonis looked like.

All in all had a good day. A little wet and somewhat boring in bits; did i mention im nursing a bit of tonsillitis?