Tomonokai Sports Picnic & Go's Farewell
Saturday, July 21st, 2001

This picnic was the first test of the organizational skills of the new president of Tomonokai, Saori Kato. Of course, this event was strongly encouraged by the ex-president Go because of his craving for soccer. The picnic took place at the Conservatory at Golden Gate Park. Saori & Yu prepared such food as onigiri, sandwiches, hot dogs, soda & juices, and ice cream. There was quite a lot of people so three soccer teams were created. Somehow Kohei and Go (the more skilled players) were on the same team and won every single match. There was also volleyball, but it was rudely disrupted by the local policewoman who told us that the grass was in too good condition for us to play. However, she was nice enough to allow us to finish the game. A game of Suika Wari was played before the first stage of the picnic was finished.

The second stage occured on a nearby football field. It felt quite grand playing in such a place. However, the Kohei/Go team won again. To wrap up the sports aspect of the picnic, a relay race was held. The winning team won by a large margin, as all the members were very fit. In fact, Takayoshi was a runner in high school, Jeff can do headstands on a skateboard, Yu works out in the gym late several nights a weak, Tatsuya knows martial arts, and Warren has just a lot of energy. As for the losers, one needs to just look at Go's stomach (look at photo) to understand.

Most people left after the relay. However, quite a few people went on to Oakland Chinatown to get takeout, and then to Go's apartment in Alameda to eat and chill out. While they were chatting and drinking, I was dead tired and everyone thought I was sleeping. My body had tons of cramps.


Go Eventually Inflicts a Perfect Hit!


Kyoko's face looks so red!

Everyone Still Eating Watermelon.


Everyone Screams for Ice Cream

top : Go Getting Happy Corner. This is a Hong Kong custom I brought back with me from my university life at Chinese University.

right : Go Gives His farewell speech from a high and grand place.

1st Place - Warren, Yu, Takayoshi, Jeff, Tatsuya

2nd Place - Charles, Saori, Kohei, Matt

3rd Place - Go, Kyoko, Fumiaki, Toshi, Toshi


Tweety's dirty! Go takes really bad care of his girlfriend.

Relaxing after a long day