Thanks Bev, Yes, apparently they were ruled as having missed one gate - although it was hard to tell at the time. Yes, I'm sure they'll be back - in between studying medicine at Sydney Uni. And maybe Victoria Milne (his sister) will be in the K1s next time - she is currently second in Australia. Regards, Wendy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Walker" <bbwalker@vic.chariot.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 9:35 AM Subject: RE: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE + chat > Hi Wendy, > I saw the event last night and thought their effort was wonderful, right to > the end > I was under the impression they had only 2 penalties and then it showed 52, > I was so > sad for them. It was a gutsy effort and when I saw Lachie put his hand on > the shoulder > of his partner I was impressed by his strength of character. They will be > back and better still. Congrats to them and > all who helped them along the way. > Regards. Bev > > -----Original Message----- > From: Wendy [mailto:wendyfensom@optusnet.com.au] > Sent: Monday, 16 August 2004 8:50 PM > To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [HC] The Olympics - MILNE > > > I thought I should let you know that my nephew, Lachlan MILNE, is > representing Australia in the white-water kayaking at the Olympics in the C2 > event. They will need a little luck on their side but if determination gets > you anywhere then he and his kayaking partner Mark have to have a show for a > bronze at least. Heats are on the 19th - only 1 team fom each of 12 > countries was allowed to compete. > > Lachie is, of course, descended from Robert MILNE of the High Country! (No > relation as far as I know to the Olympic skiers Malcom and Ross MILNE from > Myrtleford)....... > > Fingers crossed for OZ in the C2 event! > Wendy > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 29/07/2004 > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 29/07/2004 > >