wildfan1473
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Are you thinking of going?????
So far it's just me...still haven't decided on the boys yet. Probably not, I'm guessing.
Podcast Cruise 2.0 Discussion Thread Deux
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Are you thinking of going?????
So far it's just me...still haven't decided on the boys yet. Probably not, I'm guessing.
klam_chowder
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Happy March Monday folks! 
Welcome to the fray!
No worries about your shyness, just go at your own pace. Some folks I approached on 1.0 weren't very talkative; I didn't think anything of it 
Congrats! Glad to hear no more incidents for you Donna!
Hmmm, didn't know that! Got some fine ones but what's better is the story behind some of them...like the mom of the lil girl who asked if I wanted to trade: the mom only wanted her daughter to trade the free pins she had (handfuls of them) for the nicest pins I had which were figure skating ones my gfs had bought for me.
But that was the only weird trade - everyone else has been really cool 
I leave the cherry blossoms which are in full bloom right now, and head back on Thursday...DH has mentioned they just got a few more inches of snow.
The queues have been long for many of the free venues but I think my Dis commando planning held me in good stead
The mint's queue was usually about 5-6 hours long but I *only* waited 1.5 hours cuz I went during the CAD vs. Russia hockey game. The security guard kept us updated with the score 
Queues didn't seem that long cuz I/we spent our time chatting with those in front/behind, and time went quickly - even for my longest wait by far - the 4 hours I spent waiting for a chance to see the Women's figure skating long program.
What starts out as a shy queue quickly becomes friendly - we chatted with the 3 solo Japanese visitors in front of us, and when someone asked my gf to do a survey and gave us both a Tourism Vancouver pen as thanks, the fella behind us, "oooh'd" at it...so I turned around and gave it to him. He was so happy. This kinda thing was happening all over.
When we finally got tix
- released by the venue at face value ($468), I was literally jumping up and down, and that was before I knew it was even in row 13 
Maybe I was a bit too exuberant as when I headed to security they commented that they saw my jumping 
Of course the Women's final skate was incredible and just magical with the top skaters pretty well having clean skates. When Joannie Rochette finished, the cheering went on and on as we clapped, cheered and rang our cow bells for her outstanding courage and strength 
We left the coliseum, and the solo Japanese visitors raised their palms to high 5 us It was fun to see the dynamic of this event as the Korean and Japanese had tv crews at the venue hours before the start interviewing the spectators and having fans show off their banners. Many were dressed head to toe, cheering for Yu Na Kim (Korea) or Mao Asada (Japan). Some were there 3 hours before the event and were waving banners and flags but didn't even have a ticket for the event! 
Inside, the tours had seats in particular sections so there were lots of Japanese flags in a couple of areas, and a big pods of Korean contingents...and Canadians all over - so fun! 
The Olympics has been an absolutely amazing experience...I can't oversell it...it totally exceeded my already high expectations. Anyone who has a chance to go to one should definitely do it. For me, this is prolly a once in a lifetime kinda thing and its atmosphere is hard to describe. 
People from all walks of life, every color, shape, size, age all in revelry together. I have never seen so much red and white and maple leafs - quite stunning actually. Nor have I heard a national anthem so many times in so few days.
Lots of free stuff to do: I caught concerts by the Canadian Tenors, Molly Johnson (2009 Juno award winner jazz singer), and Blue Rodeo - all who played sets of about 1.75 hours. Deadmouse - reputedly a popular DJ - played one nite and folks lined up for 8 hours to get in
Massive screens at the venues have great coverage of the event and not of just Cdn athletes. The stories of the athletes and their families has been inspirational, heartbreaking and in some cases, just can't help crack a big smile or make you tear up.
cheers,
Y'all made the first one sound like so much fun. Now to work on my shyness before it gets here...
Welcome to the fray!
No worries about your shyness, just go at your own pace. Some folks I approached on 1.0 weren't very talkative; I didn't think anything of it Congrats! Glad to hear no more incidents for you Donna!
Hmmm, didn't know that! Got some fine ones but what's better is the story behind some of them...like the mom of the lil girl who asked if I wanted to trade: the mom only wanted her daughter to trade the free pins she had (handfuls of them) for the nicest pins I had which were figure skating ones my gfs had bought for me.
But that was the only weird trade - everyone else has been really cool I leave the cherry blossoms which are in full bloom right now, and head back on Thursday...DH has mentioned they just got a few more inches of snow.
The queues have been long for many of the free venues but I think my Dis commando planning held me in good stead
The mint's queue was usually about 5-6 hours long but I *only* waited 1.5 hours cuz I went during the CAD vs. Russia hockey game. The security guard kept us updated with the score Queues didn't seem that long cuz I/we spent our time chatting with those in front/behind, and time went quickly - even for my longest wait by far - the 4 hours I spent waiting for a chance to see the Women's figure skating long program.
What starts out as a shy queue quickly becomes friendly - we chatted with the 3 solo Japanese visitors in front of us, and when someone asked my gf to do a survey and gave us both a Tourism Vancouver pen as thanks, the fella behind us, "oooh'd" at it...so I turned around and gave it to him. He was so happy. This kinda thing was happening all over. When we finally got tix
- released by the venue at face value ($468), I was literally jumping up and down, and that was before I knew it was even in row 13 Maybe I was a bit too exuberant as when I headed to security they commented that they saw my jumping Of course the Women's final skate was incredible and just magical with the top skaters pretty well having clean skates. When Joannie Rochette finished, the cheering went on and on as we clapped, cheered and rang our cow bells for her outstanding courage and strength We left the coliseum, and the solo Japanese visitors raised their palms to high 5 us
It was fun to see the dynamic of this event as the Korean and Japanese had tv crews at the venue hours before the start interviewing the spectators and having fans show off their banners. Many were dressed head to toe, cheering for Yu Na Kim (Korea) or Mao Asada (Japan). Some were there 3 hours before the event and were waving banners and flags but didn't even have a ticket for the event! Inside, the tours had seats in particular sections so there were lots of Japanese flags in a couple of areas, and a big pods of Korean contingents...and Canadians all over - so fun! The Olympics has been an absolutely amazing experience...I can't oversell it...it totally exceeded my already high expectations.
Anyone who has a chance to go to one should definitely do it. For me, this is prolly a once in a lifetime kinda thing and its atmosphere is hard to describe. People from all walks of life, every color, shape, size, age all in revelry together. I have never seen so much red and white and maple leafs - quite stunning actually. Nor have I heard a national anthem so many times in so few days.
Lots of free stuff to do: I caught concerts by the Canadian Tenors, Molly Johnson (2009 Juno award winner jazz singer), and Blue Rodeo - all who played sets of about 1.75 hours. Deadmouse - reputedly a popular DJ - played one nite and folks lined up for 8 hours to get in
Massive screens at the venues have great coverage of the event and not of just Cdn athletes. The stories of the athletes and their families has been inspirational, heartbreaking and in some cases, just can't help crack a big smile or make you tear up.
cheers,
Becx N Gav
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Thanks Karen, I'm glad to hear you had a great time It sounds like there is a lot going on, not just the events which I didn't realise.
I guess we're next (if they get everything built) only 2 years to go.
Happy Tuesday everyone - hope it's nice and sunny like it is here
It sounds like there is a lot going on, not just the events which I didn't realise. I guess we're next (if they get everything built
) only 2 years to go.Happy Tuesday everyone - hope it's nice and sunny like it is here
georgemoe
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This is good news Kathy!
I really cannot offer tips on the boys but I'm thinking yank em! Looking forward to seeing you and the boys again with Rich.
Book it.
kathrna
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This is good news Kathy!
Looking forward to seeing you and the boys again with Rich.
Book it.
Y'all are helping my cause. Thank you so much!!!!
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He said that I could jump....I JUMPED!!!!!!!
Wooo Hooo!!!!
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He said that I could jump....soooooo I JUMPED!!!!!!!
Get that woman an airborne badge!
We will have to organize a little drinking group of active military/vets for one of the nights on board.
Woo Hoo!!!
Welcome aboard.
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kathrna
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With kids or without???
mit kinder.
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Get that woman an airborne badge!
We will have to organize a little drinking group of active military/vets for one of the nights on board.
Woo Hoo!!!
Welcome aboard.
It's an Airborne TAB Jeff! Drop and give me twenty. Or buy me a beer and we'll call it even!
Congrats Kathy & Rich! Can't wait to see you on board. Oh! I am reading that Kathy "jumped" at the same time my sister is telling me that she is considering skydiving. Not the same thing, I think.
Glad that John's "warning" is getting more to join us.
What fun!
Glad that John's "warning" is getting more to join us.
What fun!
Becx N Gav
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He said that I could jump....soooooo I JUMPED!!!!!!!
Congratulations
Stuck at work again - OT tacked on to my first week back...oh well...I will need it back later
Just think of all the extra spending money you'll be getting
How is it adjusting back? Happy Hump Day everyone - there seems to be a bit more activity over here, I'm guessing after ABD it will pick up. I've got 185 days left at work - that doesn't sound bad at all
Just think of all the extra spending money you'll be getting
Happy Hump Day everyone - there seems to be a bit more activity over here, I'm guessing after ABD it will pick up. I've got 185 days left at work - that doesn't sound bad at all
I don't take the money - I try to take the time off in lieu. I am hoping to start back to school soon, and may need some time off in the evenings of some night shifts to make it to classes.
185 days at work left? Wow. I hadn't thought to count those. That could help!
ETA - 134 work days left for me...that does help!
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