Day Four

A lazy day (for me), and Lisa only had to work from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Track & Field Writers Association luncheon, sponsored by NIKE. She was handing out more T-shirts, etc. Dave and Brother Steve golfed in Auburn at The Ridge. I cleaned up around Goldie, had coffee with Captain Smith, baked two baguettes, did 4 loads of laundry, had a visit with Gary Barger, needlepointed and made a pasta salad for our picnic dinner at the track.

Lisa came over about 3:30 and we went to the mall to exchange a skirt for Meghan and did a little shopping. We met DT back at the motorhome around 5:30 and headed over to the track.

Tonight we spent a little time at the sponsor’s center. C.J. Hunter was signing posters in the NIKE booth. Marion Jones was signing her book at the Tower booth. (It is an autobiography. We wonder how a 20-something can write her life story???) Only a few exciting events tonight – Women’s javelin, discus and Men’s long jump final and Men and Women’s 5000 meter heats. It was very warm today, but tonight it was actually a bit chilly in the stands – I am sure the 5000 meter runners really appreciated the cool evening. Regina Jacobs qualified for the 5000 meter final. Bob Kennedy barely qualified. The Hauser twins were awesome. Lisa left for Steve and Gina’s and we took the shuttle back – there were plenty of buses lined-up tonight after the meet.

Lisa’s report: One of the Hauser twins is a few inches taller than the other. That is the only way the NIKE communications staff can tell them apart – so during the press conference they asked one of the twins to wear a hat – so the press would be straight on their identity. Pascal Dobert is a babe. Antonio Sabato Jr. arrived today. I think he is an actor.

It was beer-night in Goldie tonight. Lots of Ducks around and lots of stories to tell. A good time was had by all. There is no track and field for two days – a break in the competition – and Lisa has Tuesday free.

18-19 July 2000: No track and field competition for two days. We relaxed and drove over to Santa Rosa to visit Grandma, golfed and shopped. Wednesday night, Gina made another delicious dinner: grilled chicken, rice, grilled vegetables and a tofu stir-fry (made by her assistant, Lisa). There was also a lovely assortment Japanese appetizers – edemame, sushi and rice crackers. Gina is a fabulous cook and hostess. We came home after dinner and watched the Tour de France with Gary Barger, Jim Smith and Jim’s girlfriend, Roxane.