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BUt thats not the first time we've played on courts built that way. The only difference between that and the courts at shoreditch is the quality of wood used. The plastic sheeting was there to use all the way round to stop the ball going out, but it just didnt get done until sunday.
Sure. And half of London Polo helped organise the BFF tourney here too. You know as well as anyone how much work a tourney that size takes, and Marc and Luis did an amazing job in a very short time. We're one of the largest, strongest polo communities in europe with the most international tournament experience, and its awesome that most of us are willing to step up and help other cities when they need it. I guarantee you that wasnt the last time London Polo helps out someone else throwing their first/second/whatever large tourney, and Im glad we're in that postition.
The 20 Euro only sucks because of the exchange rate against the British Rupee right now. Normally, thats about what we'd pay just for the shirts, so that doesnt leave much for court building, insurance, etc. The BFF here is big enough that it can cover those expenses and still run a free tournament, but Paris isnt in that position yet.
Thats because you missed No Wheelie No Polo on Monday:) Best game of the weekend.. As for the tourney, I'm pretty sure Mango Sharks were DFL, I took out my own goalkeeper, and I havent laughed that much playing polo for so long (although that might have been the 1Euro wine). Paris was awesome. Thanks to everyone who made that happen (wherever they come from)
And also huge thanks to Vic for giving up her apartment to the combined polo forces of london, manchester and barcelona, moving out and still making us dinner and riding us around. I know youre not on here, so Im just leaving you random messages and hoping you read them sometime..