Well in case you haven’t heard, our team got a little recognition in a local publication today. Blogging about this article may be a little shameless in self-promotion, but that hasn’t stopped me before. However, I think it is very important that I recognize a few people that truly helped to make this article come to fruition.
First, and foremost… Jeremy Holm: The man that got me involved in this amazing sport and continues to teach me important techniques to continue to improve on the track.
Brad Welch, Matt Storms, and Dan Bright for keeping the entertainment alive; even if we are freezing our butts off in Speedos.
Mark Weinberg, a very talented man behind the camera lens.
Vaudene Crosley, for driving all the way out in the middle of nowhere Utah to take pictures on “fake snow.”
…and all the friends I’ve made up at the track (of course that means the skeleton athletes!)
There are so many other people I could thank, but then this would end up sounding more like an acceptance speech for some stupid award. And, we all know how obnoxious those can get.
So, here’s the link to the article: Now that’s one speedy Osmond
I mean….My blog entry….
Don,
I know you hardly mention much about your family so I never mention anything about “Osmond stuff” on your blog. Respect to someone else is so important in my life.
But you might get a little kick out of my last entry. It’s from my past but very cute! Go see!
LOL!!!! “my Dad loves it, my mother fears for my life.”
Have you gotten your dad in the sled yet?
I think part of being a mom is that natural instinct to want our children to enjoy life with out making our hearts stop or our blood pressure rise ….. We want our chilren to enjoy every moment, but there are sometimes we wish we could protect our children in bubble wrap.
Are you the only dare devil / adrenaline junkie of your family?
Thanks for sharing the article!
Ha, Don…Fame at last…lol
I saw this yesterday when it came in on a google alert. You must be dead chuffed with that article.
Shundra, I should imagine the spikes are to grip the ice as they are running and pushing the sled before they jump into it. Wouldn’t do to slip up before getting into it would it…:)
Jane x
(4 days to go – go Brandon)
I love the bit “my Dad loves it, my mother fears for my life”. Good on you, it sounds like a thrilling sport, although one that not too many people would have the nerve to attempt. That takes a lots of guts! You must have been a big challenge as a little kid, getting into all kind of mischief…;)
Very nice!
That pic of you and Jeremy in spandex? always makes me laugh.
Yahoo….You’ve made it, your in the Mormon Times….Very cool.
Good idea, but one that is super sticky to withstand the bobsled runs!!!
I know, Tracey. I’ve been reminding him everyday.
Maybe we need to put a post-it note on his forehead of something.
I am having a horrible time posting lately, not sure what is wrong but as my Hubby says it is problably operator error.
Anyway, Don, nice article.
And by the way you forgot the link for vote for Brandon!! What shall we do to remind you?
Tracey
Hey Don. I have a question.
Is their a reason to have spikes on the bottom of the shoes? That was interesting to know ya’ll have spikes on your shoes.
It was a great article, Don. I had to email you to tell you it was out.
I agree with Terri. I heard your father was a daredevil when he was younger. I’m not surprised either that he was ok with it and your mother was a little afraid her oldest son could get hurt. I think that’s all parents.
Hey Don. Have you gotten your father on the track yet? LOL I think your father would love something like that, but than again. It might not be good idea because of his neck. I totally forgot about that.
Anyway. You actually blackout? How can that happened? Is the fast speed you’re going that makes you blackout? That was interesting.
Great article, Don. Next stop, Vancouver.
Great article Don!! Sounds like a whole lotta work, but a whole lotta fun too! I wasn’t surprised that your dad loved it. Isn’t this the guy who has raced cars and ridden on the outside of helicopters?! That speed thing seems to run in the family. Keep up the good work….and just make sure to always stay conscious.