Yes it’s true – despite earlier rumours of the Canadians generally getting our asses handed to us, we’ve rebounded with crushing force to obliterate the competition at the 2008 Fireball World Championships here at Pattaya. Too bad it’s not on the water, but in Tug-of-War and the 3-legged race, the games put together by the organizers to celebrate St. Patricks Day.

Laugh not, the competition was fierce! Combine a crap-load of Australians, Irish, Brits, Japanese, Swiss, and Canadians already wired on the competitive go-juice of a World Championship, add a few beer, and watch out. This was a major event.An on-beach, single-elimination knock-out with five aside was scheduled (except the Japanese who successfully argued for seven). We faced the intimidating Aussie squad first (they had 65 people to choose from!). Crushed them. Next, the devine warriors from Nihon. Mmmm, crushed them too. Finally, in the World Championship, the British. See ya. Whoo hoo – Canada rules Tug-of War! Cheers to Ned, Tom, Sean, Gregg, and anchor Mike M.

Next, the one-of-a-kind three-legged obstacle race on the beach. Go-go-GO! Canada’s entry Frank and Debbie (neither with a competitive bone in their body…) stumbled at the start but quickly recovered, passed the rest of the World’s best like they were standing still, and roared to a fantasmagoric victory. It should be mentioned that the smaller member of the team was NOT picked up and carried. So, there it was. Two events, two Canuck wins – SWEEP! The spoils? Forget the tinsel trophies, it was a large bottle of Johnny Walker Black, thank you very much.

So there you have it – success for Canadians at Pattaya and on the World stage. We know it means something – the Aussies are whining and asking for a rematch – this time with 20 people aside. Dream-on, Antipodeans! See you next year!