Our Mom, Wiley Wakeman (college roommate), and I spent Friday evening in a restaurant/bar with some of South London’s finest patrons accompanying us during the spectacle that was the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony. Though some of those patrons were more interested in dancing under the disco-ball, many were filling the atmosphere with raw excitement.

 

I was glad to get so many reports from back home of Storck/Moore sightings on NBC. You may imagine that the coverage is a bit more focused on the team that walked last over here, so we did not see either of our boys. Still, it was a fantastic evening to be in London. In an email to his family, Erik wrote, “You wouldn’t believe the energy in the tunnel before walking into the stadium.” It truly must be an unimaginable experience.

 

With the fun of the Opening Ceremony in our wake, we have all pushed south to Weymouth. Some of the US team had their first races today, but Erik and Trevor had one final day to check things over and enjoy lunch with some members of their supporters who have made the trip.

 

It has been a long road to this point. Countless nights away from home, thousands of travel hours, good days, bad days, injuries, and many other experiences over the past 3+ years have all prepared Erik and Trevor for tomorrow- the beginning of their Olympic Regatta. They are thrilled to get started and cannot thank all of the support which you have given them on this journey.

 

Racing begins at 6:00 am EST. Be sure to tune in during breakfast!

 

Cheers,

 

John Storck III