Strolling around Vancouver last Saturday I have to say I literally felt like a prop from Sesame Street's 'One of these Things Doesn't Belong.' It seemed that practically everyone was wearing red and/or an article of CANADA emblazoned clothing or a piece of official Olympic gear. Those cheery red mitts were on hand (hee hee --- feel free to laugh) as were those stylish red, black, and white toques and plaid scarves. I felt like the uninvited schlep who arrives to the party with no appetizer, no bottle of wine, and wearing their gardening clothes when everyone is clad in formal wear. The sea of Canada Red (this really should be an official colour --- Crayola take note) projected an instant camaraderie and goodwill amongst the many pedestrians soaking in the Olympic excitement.I was therefore unpredictably excited when someone from the Royal Canadian Mint passed out free Olympic pins to all of us standing in the 2 hour plus line-up to see and hold the medals. I immediately proudly pinned my on (well only after consenting to a trade where I gave up my pin with the snowboarder for one with a curler) and felt a little less like an outsider.
GO CANADA GO!!!
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catching the fever...oh CANADA...how proud we all are during a special event..but i really had to laff. I was in the mall the other day, just before the opening ceremonies. The announcers were all dress in white parkas, toques and of course those great red mittens. They shot some vancouver scenery and lo and behold, there was a tree, with green leaves on it...kinda spring like. I had to laff to myself as of course we sit here in minus 3-4 weather and really do need winter coats and of course those red mittens. Bet those announcers were sweating...oh well, great to have the olympic spirit...and by the way...we have been home to the russian bobsled team for the past three weeks...rather cool...they store their sleds at our place...no kidding!!!
Pour me a vodka and say Rasputin --- the Russian bobsled team storing their sleds at your place --- very cool!!!!!I gather they were using the Calgary track to practice? Men's hockey starts tomorrow and Vancouverites will become even more excited if that's possible.
It IS funny to see everyone walking around with mitts, scarves, toques, etc because it is such an exceptionally mild winter that most West Coasters would be drinking iced coffee and thinking about hauling their sandals out.
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