Live from Vancouver!

robinvan
robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Let the games begin!

Olympic spirit has hit a fever pitch in Vancouver as the start of the 2010 Winter Games draws near. Yesterday I had to plan my Chemo trip to avoid the "torch relay" which is meandering through Vancouver and suburbs.

Tomorrow morning Pam wants to drag me out at 6 AM so we can see California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger carry the torch through Stanley Park! She's been a fan since "Conan the Barbarian" days! Whew! Who remembers that!

Weather-wise, it is anything but winter. Mild and rainy!

Opening Ceremonies are tomorrow evening and then it is two weeks of hockey, skating, skiing, sliding, and curling.

Anybody coming to Vancouver? I can get you tickets for the Canada-USA Hockey finals ($2000/seat!!)

TTFN... Rob; in Vancouver
Host City of the 2010 Winter Olympics!!

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  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #2
    my friend
    hi rob,
    glad to see all the excitemeent going on in vancouver. i was there abount 12 years ago when my family went to alaska on a cruise, what a lovely city and country. keep up the great attitude my friend and enjoy the games. are there any games close to you??
    be well
    never,ever give up!!
    bruce
  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
    #3
    High Rob,
    Is it true they're gonna import snow for Olympics by you? Steve
  • Steve Z
    Steve Z Member Posts: 51
    #4
    coloCan said:

    High Rob,
    Is it true they're gonna import snow for Olympics by you? Steve

    Send them to Philly
    I got 26 more inches last night.
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #5
    coloCan said:

    High Rob,
    Is it true they're gonna import snow for Olympics by you? Steve

    we have alot!!!
    here in new jersey we had 12 inches yesterday, maybe we can truck it up northwest. lol
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #6
    coloCan said:

    High Rob,
    Is it true they're gonna import snow for Olympics by you? Steve

    Importing Snow!
    The freestyle skiing and snowboarding events are on a local mountain (Cypress Mountain) with very little snow. Right now we are hauling it by truck about 160 miles from the mountains to the east of Vancouver. Organizers seem confident that they will have a workable venue.

    Most of the big ski events, downhill, giant slalom, jumping, etc, are in Whistler. They have plenty of snow.

    We could import some from the US East but I don't know how that would work under the Canada-US Free-Trade agreement!! There would have to be large duties, no doubt! LOL

    Rob; in Vancouver
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #7
    Rob
    Rob,
    Enjoy!! I saw the torch go through Boston a few years back and it was great. Also when the games were in LA I went to track and field. If you can go to something I highly recommend it.

    I know Vancouver will host a fantastic olympics!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #8
    Hi Rob,Nice pic! I am
    Hi Rob,

    Nice pic! I am really excited for Vancouver to be hosting the Olympics, it is a fabulous city + I think Vancouver will do a fantastic job. I bought a few Olympic tee shirts @ The Bay today. How exciting for you!
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #9
    fedester said:

    my friend
    hi rob,
    glad to see all the excitemeent going on in vancouver. i was there abount 12 years ago when my family went to alaska on a cruise, what a lovely city and country. keep up the great attitude my friend and enjoy the games. are there any games close to you??
    be well
    never,ever give up!!
    bruce

    Hi Bruce
    We live downtown so are close to the hockey venue. Most of the tickets are too pricey for us. We'll take in some of the free events and watch what we can online or at local pubs!

    I'm glad you were able to do an Alaska cruise. We lived 20+ years on the North Coast, Queen Charlotte Islands, etc. Beautiful country.

    Be well... Rob; in Vancouver
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    #10
    Post lot's of pic's for us
    Hello Rob, Remewmber to post lots of pic's for us,

    Life is funny sometimes
    Brooks
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #11
    Arnold
    Sounds cool, but I can't come. Tell Arnold hi for me!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #12
    tootsie1 said:

    Arnold
    Sounds cool, but I can't come. Tell Arnold hi for me!

    *hugs*
    Gail

    I love the beginning ceremonies,,,,
    the closing ceremonies, and everything in between...I am an Olympic fanatic.....Winter and Summer......I love it, no rebellious individuals, simply nations coming together participating in joy, happiness, and competition in spirit...The way it should be, with or without the Olympics........Robinvan and Family....enjoy it all......Love and Hope, Buzz
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,065 Member
    #13
    WISH I WAS THERE!!!
    I am so envious of you Rob! I'm a total Olympic junkie too. I was majorly bummed when Chicago lost out since it would have been in my hometown's backyard.

    Loved hearing Joni last night (been fan since the '70s), the awesome punk cloggers, and the incredible special affects with the whales.

    If you go to any venues please share with us.

    peace, emily who dreamed of being Jean-Claude Killy.....
  • JR
    JR Member Posts: 139 Member
    #14
    8 years ago
    I have very fond memories of 8 years ago when Salt Lake City hosted the winter games. There is so much to do without spending a small fortune. There were free concerts every night. Big names at the time. Creed, Dave Mathews Band {bad spelling}, etc. Take in everything you can. Just the atmosphere of having the whole world in your city is amazing. Have fun.

    John
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #15
    Opening Days
    The opening days of the Olympics have brought a wide range of events and emotions. We followed the torch relay on Friday morning and saw Arnold in Stanley Park. It looked like the whole city was out along the torch route. Great support from Vancouver.

    The opening ceremonies were awesome. We watched them with a small crowd at our favorite local pub. The music, special effects, parade of countries... all great.

    We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of the Luge slider from Georgia. So sad. It reminds us of how incredibly dangerous some of these sports are, with people traveling over 80 mph on sleds and skis in the downhill.

    The US and Canada have the largest teams here. both around 206 or 208. The US is slightly larger than Canada. So far the US is leading in the medal count.

    TTFN... Rob; in Vancouver
    Host City of the 2010 Winter Olympics!!
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #16
    robinvan said:

    Opening Days
    The opening days of the Olympics have brought a wide range of events and emotions. We followed the torch relay on Friday morning and saw Arnold in Stanley Park. It looked like the whole city was out along the torch route. Great support from Vancouver.

    The opening ceremonies were awesome. We watched them with a small crowd at our favorite local pub. The music, special effects, parade of countries... all great.

    We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of the Luge slider from Georgia. So sad. It reminds us of how incredibly dangerous some of these sports are, with people traveling over 80 mph on sleds and skis in the downhill.

    The US and Canada have the largest teams here. both around 206 or 208. The US is slightly larger than Canada. So far the US is leading in the medal count.

    TTFN... Rob; in Vancouver
    Host City of the 2010 Winter Olympics!!

    route 5
    rob,
    i just saw on the tv about route 5(highway to heaven) are you near to it ? it looks amazing all faiths so close to each other and getting along.
    be well my friend
    bruce
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #17
    Congrats to Canada!
    Congrats on the Gold today for Canada!!!!! Yes Alex!!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #18
    Kathleen808 said:

    Congrats to Canada!
    Congrats on the Gold today for Canada!!!!! Yes Alex!!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    Thanks Kathleen,on behalf of
    Thanks Kathleen,on behalf of Canada (although I am not an official spokesperson)! As the media has reminded us what seems like a million times, it is the 1st gold Olympic medal won on Canadian soil, so we are really excited!

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