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minnmess Posted Sat 13 Feb, 2010 5:08 AM |
my heart could not be more full of Canadian pride. That slam poet was amazing.
teamwork to light the flame. Although I would have thought there would have been more of a Terry Fox presence, who is a major Canadian hero.
Seriously, I was on the verge of tears 3 times before the ceremony even started. Amazing vingettes and things before they started. |
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Scottish Dubliner Posted Sat 13 Feb, 2010 10:35 AM |
Death at the Winter Olympics
These things are bound to happen when you slide down a hill at 90mph on basically a tea-tray.
Dubz |
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AbsGinger Posted Sat 13 Feb, 2010 10:34 PM |
hennypenny wrote: Alright, I want to show support now for my country! USA! USA! USA!
This is exactly what i detest about some americans. |
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Steph_canuck Posted Sat 13 Feb, 2010 11:09 PM |
Man, I wish I was there! It seems like every other person i know is there, even my cousin is volunteering!
Although, it was so stressful when that last pillar thing didn't go up for the Olympic flame! That was nerve racking, Gretzky was sweeeating! lol.
Also, I just heard that the Men's downhill has been postponed because of the warm weather, hopefully it gets more manageable soon. |
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minnmess Posted Sat 13 Feb, 2010 11:16 PM |
Steve Nash had a terrified look on his face when the piller didnt go up!
Ya, 2 of my friends are there working, and my cousin is heading out next week. so much jealousy.
Hope the moguls go tonight. Go Jennifer Heil! |
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hennypenny Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 2:40 AM |
AbsGinger wrote: hennypenny wrote: Alright, I want to show support now for my country! USA! USA! USA!
This is exactly what i detest about some americans.
Sorry if this offends you, but I think everyone has the right to support their country. |
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weirdmom Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 3:42 AM |
AbsGinger wrote: hennypenny wrote: Alright, I want to show support now for my country! USA! USA! USA!
This is exactly what i detest about some americans.
Would it bother you if it was  ?
Showing country spirit during the Olympics is a fairly standard thing. |
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AbsGinger Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 9:49 AM |
weirdmom wrote: AbsGinger wrote: hennypenny wrote: Alright, I want to show support now for my country! USA! USA! USA!
This is exactly what i detest about some americans.
Would it bother you if it was ?
Showing country spirit during the Olympics is a fairly standard thing.
It is but i remember how the crowd at Atlanta got on my nerves. |
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TheBoyWithAName Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 12:24 PM |
| Still waiting for the hockey :) |
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Darran Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 7:10 PM |
You not watching the Woman's hockey Alex?
Waiting to see another beating session handed out tonight after Canada scraped past Slovakia 18-0
Considering Slovakia beat Bulgaria 82-0 in qualifying. |
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TheBoyWithAName Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 9:15 PM |
| I've been watching everything that Sweden has participated in so far, so yeah I'm watching the woman's hockey too =) I hope our ladies can reach the final, but I guess we're pretty much screwed if we meat Canada or USA in the semi-finals. |
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minnmess Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 9:53 PM |
TheBoyWithAName wrote: I've been watching everything that Sweden has participated in so far, so yeah I'm watching the woman's hockey too =) I hope our ladies can reach the final, but I guess we're pretty much screwed if we meat Canada or USA in the semi-finals.
then I guess you dont remember Sweden beating the US in the semi's in 2006?
I was stuck in an airport, major delays due to a snow storm, making people text me score updates during that game.
That was a long ass day. Ended up taking an 8 hour bus trip from Ottawa to home. |
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lilly Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 10:06 PM |
this is so random, but I just saw THIS on TV (a reporter had bought it for his kid, along with other merchandise stuff) and I just think this is SOOOOO cute!!
sigh. we NEVER get great merchandise over here... this has got to change if Munich (*knocks on wood*) hosts the Olympic Winter Games 2018. Watching the opening ceremony, I also thought: OMG if Munich really gets to host the games after next, then:
a) we need a new stadium (the olympic stadium from 1972 is great architecture-wise, but way too old comfort-wise ;P)
b) we need some better ideas than letting some people dance a "Schuhplattler". Sigh. That Canadian ceremony was ace! |
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minnmess Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 10:20 PM |
yup, the mascots are adorable
That little dude is Mukmuk, who i believe is there little virtual, non real (as in, there isnt a dude walking around in costume in BC) buddy.
This is my favourite. the mascots doing all the events. adorable http://www.vancouver2010.com/mascot/en/inaction.php |
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mili Posted Sun 14 Feb, 2010 10:25 PM |
That's cute, Lilly!
Can somebody tell me what this is?
It reminds me of a toddler with a thick winter overall on. |
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