Here's a few remarks from Shelli of Shelli's Sentiments on her reactions to winning the gold and the emotional ribbon ceremony.


"Oh my God! You have no idea! I was so disappointed on only getting the bronze in the second round. I did some extra training and I really think it helped me prepare for the next rounds. At first when I saw that I got a gold, I was concerned because there was some controversy. I was listed under the Not-TT posts and mine was a TT post so I figured that I really hadn't gotten a gold. I commented on the winners post and Barbara assured me that it made no difference because I was 10th in TTs or Non-TTs! Then it was time for the podium and celebration. I barely slept last night I was so giddy! I had to thank my husband since he is the one putting up with a preoccupied wife. He was so proud, I think I even saw a little tear in the corner of his eye. I want to thank you, too, because your linkage to me certainly must have helped! Oh, I have to go, General Mills is here. They want to photograph me for the new Wheaties box."

I caught up Joyce of Rejoyce in Living as she and some her other silvery counterparts were practicing for their podium appearance this evening. When asked about their unusal formation she replied, "We just wanted to be noticed by judges. Yes, we may be average but we are in no way boring!"

As she was preparing to mount the top of the pyrmid I heard her practicing her acceptance speech....

Let me just thank all the little people for their part in my success. First, the letter "a", prominent in many words, then the letter "b".....ah well, the rest will just have to listen to the recording I made in their honor.
(Sing Song: A, B, C, D, E, F,.....I do so hope they will play "Home on the Range!"

At a recent press conference I was able to catch up with Gold Medalist Renee of fefyomanna and asked her what was is like to be on the winner's podium. Here is her heartfelt reply: