XXI Olympic Winter Olympics Games Thread

[Scornelius]

I've switched from the Canadian coverage to NBC, to see an 'outsider's view' of the festivities. It's very interesting!!

 

[Illuminations_Rocks]

so sad if it's Apolo's last games! Hope he has a good medal run.

 

[Illuminations_Rocks]

I've switched from the Canadian coverage to NBC, to see an 'outsider's view' of the festivities. It's very interesting!!

That's cool to have the option! What's the Canadian coverage like? Are you going to be joining in the - what was it - uncharacteristic patriotism? I hope so!

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

That's cool to have the option! What's the Canadian coverage like? Are you going to be joining in the - what was it - uncharacteristic patriotism? I hope so!

The Canadian coverage is huge - they've had the torch relay on ALL day.
As an American that moved to Canada, for the small size of people in this country (comparable to California for population) I find people to be very patriotic - maybe not loud all the time, but LOTS of flags everywhere. Canadians will show lots of passion during the games for sure.

 

[OK!]

Ooh, Pirates music! I love this music and it's always so cool to hear it when it's not expected. The Blues used it for team intros during their home opener a few years ago and I squealed, I was so excited. Lol.

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Wow, nice piece NBC had about the relationship between the US and Canada just now. It makes me want to pack up and go back to visit right now. And the bit about everything that the Canadians did to help in the aftermath of Sept. 11 had me a little weepy, too.

that piece made me cry... it was beautifully done.

 

[Shutterbug]

Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili dies from practice crash...

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/vancouver/blog/fourth_place_medal/post/Nodar-Kumaritashvili-suffers-life-threatening-in;_ylt=Ap5IjCwg1WbVPesjqvUpOxB9sbV_?urn=oly,219382

This course is already setting speeds faster than the previous world records with speeds of 93 MPH!!!!

There have been plenty accidents on it already.

 

[Scornelius]

The We Are the World clip just made me start bawling. I was fine until the images of the children dancing in Haiti. It was such a powerful sight! Their spirit is just inspiring.

 

[Scornelius]

The Canadian coverage is huge - they've had the torch relay on ALL day.
As an American that moved to Canada, for the small size of people in this country (comparable to California for population) I find people to be very patriotic - maybe not loud all the time, but LOTS of flags everywhere. Canadians will show lots of passion during the games for sure.

We're a fiercely patriotic people, just in a very quiet way. I think the way we handle the repatriation of our lost soldiers is the perfect example!

I've loved watching the torch relay again. I didn't realize what a windind trip it made through the country! Especially up to Alert and through Nunavut and all that.

 

[Illuminations_Rocks]

This so cool!!!

(and I saw pictures from the torch relay on the games' facebook page. Totally cool! I loved seeing all the different Canadian cultures and tribes!)

 

[Illuminations_Rocks]

We're a fiercely patriotic people, just in a very quiet way. I think the way we handle the repatriation of our lost soldiers is the perfect example!

I've loved watching the torch relay again. I didn't realize what a windind trip it made through the country! Especially up to Alert and through Nunavut and all that.

The repatriation is absolutely touching and beautiful. What a way to honor the fallen.

I must say, as an American from the US (because really, you are Americans too, as are a lot of other countries!), you are a wonderful and kind group of people who I am proud to have as our neighbors to the north!

 

[Scornelius]

The repatriation is absolutely touching and beautiful. What a way to honor the fallen.

I must say, as an American from the US (because really, you are Americans too, as are a lot of other countries!), you are a wonderful and kind group of people who I am proud to have as our neighbors to the north!

Thanks.

 

[autumnpalm]

I am so proud to be Canadian right now.

 

[OK!]

My only negative comment thus far is that I'm really not liking this version of O Canada. The tempo was just fine in the French verses, but it's like she's kind of arbitrarily slowing down random syllables in English.

But that's just MO. Everything else has been spectacular. I can't wait to see the rest of it!

 

[Illuminations_Rocks]

My only negative comment thus far is that I'm really not liking this version of O Canada. The tempo was just fine in the French verses, but it's like she's kind of arbitrarily slowing down random syllables in English.

But that's just MO.

I thought she had a very nice voice, but I had to look up the words because I could only make out about half of them!

ETA - the stage was really neat looking - I like the "ice" holding it up

 

[Scornelius]

My only negative comment thus far is that I'm really not liking this version of O Canada. The tempo was just fine in the French verses, but it's like she's kind of arbitrarily slowing down random syllables in English.

But that's just MO.

Totally agree!! I thought it was awful!!

I just had to switch back to Canadian coverage, cause NBC went to a sudden commercial. WTH?? Our aboriginal people deserve coverage too! lol!

 

[Illuminations_Rocks]

Totally agree!! I thought it was awful!!

I just had to switch back to Canadian coverage, cause NBC went to a sudden commercial. WTH?? Our aboriginal people deserve coverage too! lol!

Yeah, that's their "minimal" commercial breaks. At least it was only like, one commercial.

 

[OK!]

I thought she had a very nice voice, but I had to look up the words because I could only make out about half of them!

ETA - the stage was really neat looking - I like the "ice" holding it up

I actually know the words to O Canada better than those of our national anthem, thanks to many many many hours spent watching Hockey Night in Canada.

 

[Scornelius]

Is it bad that I'm finding the speaker from the Slaywatooth people decidedly yummy?

 

[Illuminations_Rocks]

Is it bad that I'm finding the speaker from the Slaywatooth people decidedly yummy?

Hey, he isn't wearing a shirt, so we have full right to our thoughts!!