Chaaarge!

November 11th, the end of World War I... What better way to celebrate this than to start your own war! Some colleagues at work had organized a paintball trip at one of the fortresses around Antwerp. These were built to defend the region during the war, but nowadays other activities are taking place there, in this particular case similar to it's original use. :P So off we went, eleven TNT people and one additional warrior, this being my sister, who had been very pleased to hear that she could come as well. After all, who would want to miss an opportunity to get full of bruises, paint and mud! :P

Team TNT in full force!

At the event we were teamed up with another group of visitors, together making the green team. Some vicious looking others would be building the black team, from that moment on our worst enemies. We were all given an extra or extra extra large overall, making us look very sexy of course, and with it a semi-helmet, covering just our face. Not the back of the head or neck, as we would soon notice and feel. :) Throughout the day different kind of battles would take place, like capturing a flag or guiding our captain into the camp of the enemy. Each game was played twice, so each team could be defender and attacker once. Before noon we were winning each battle easily, but unfortunately the black team was somewhat expanded in the afternoon, putting a stop to our winning streak. In any case, everybody had an absolutely wonderful time, making us forget about the aching bones and soar spots where paint bullets had hit us. Joining the army would have been a disaster for me though, as I already have painful muscles after carrying a gun for some hours and running and hiding in muddy trenches and behind trees.

My best shot of the day must have been the one aimed at my sister. She was of a course a team member, but right before the end of our paint ball wars, I couldn't resist the urge to fire at least one bullet in her direction. It landed neatly on her leg, leaving a beautiful bruise and a grudge against me. :) But then again, that's what sisters are fore, to tease now and then. We have an illegal hobbit sword here at home, so I hope she won't be out for revenge. ;)