My husband, my son and I had the pleasure of attending the LIVE
LOUD and LARGE show here in Massachusetts this morning, and boy what a GREAT SHOW We got there at 6 a.m. and things were just getting started so we had to hang around and chat for
a few minutes with the president of the THF. She agreed with us when we said Tyler is emotionally ruined because of the loss of poor Tugs. Once things got under way we had bagels, juice, coffee and the likes, and lots of freebies from the folks at M.S. and the THF, (waterbottles, t-shirts, pens, bumper stickers etc.) Then it was time for the BIG SHOW, so we all got ushered into the cinema. Tyler Hamilton's dad was there so he got up and read us an e-mail from Tyler. Once the letter was finished the show began...and unfortunately the first scene we
saw was Tyler abdoning the race! Even his Dad was unaware and immediately left the theater with his cell phone. When he returned he told us that when Tyler fell in the crash he caught a pedal in his back and that was causing him great pain...so great he could not finish the TDF...because he is riding to win and not just to finish. We all stood and applauded poor Tyler, I myself was crying. His dad then told us that this has been a tough week for Tyler and Haven...one good thing did happen this week. Prior to taking Tugs to the vet to be put to sleep, Haven took him to the bakery and got him one of everything and then took him to the park so he could eat it. Tugs was in heaven before his time...
Being the mother of Bichon Frises I was SOBBING!!!! Then we got to scream and cheer Lance and the Posties to victory...what a sight...even Sheryl...We had a ball!!! Just before it ended they gave out some neat doorprizes, (speedplays, hats, club kit etc.)
and then the folks from M.S. threw out 7 jerseys...Havens favorite number!!!! I am so glad we got out of bed and went to this event this morning...It was well worth it!!! I hope they do it again next year!!
karen