Vancouver 2010 Olympics

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Permalink Reply by nel peach on November 8, 2009 at 11:32am

Terrie, posting the links is great /easy for me ...be on the TU website ...all in one !! Thanks . Canada looks cold up north , does n't it ?? Let's face it we are a hardy bunch .TU member Don Kelly from California is part of the Security Team ...we will be on the look out for each other on Jan . 27, 2010 !!! Or will he be in the warm south ? ....Canadians will warm his heart and soul ....30 medals ...wowy ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Terrie8 on November 8, 2009 at 10:03pm

Your Welcome Nel. They should have had the whole map of Canada in the display area. Oh well, at least when you click on the ( - ) on the left, it zooms out so you can see the whole country. The map is dragable plus when you click on the red dots you can see that area better.

Yes, it does look cold up there. I'm sure the polar bears are Happy though. Glad that we live in the southern region. We had 16 c high today.

That's Neat that Don will be part of the Security Team. That will be Great for the 2 of you's to hook up. I hope that you will find each other easily. Tell Don to wear a hot pink hat with a neon green feather. Yes, I know those colours clash, :D

I hope you and others here who attend will post your experiences and a few photos here. I can't wait to hear about it.

Okay, I suppose instead of the media saying that they are expecting 30 medals, they should have said they are praying to win 30 medals. We haven't had that many before. Correct me if I'm wrong.

They've been showing some of the People carrying the Torch on tv. I was wondering. Do you all run the same amount of distance?? We'll be cheering for you on January 27th. :)

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Permalink Reply by Tracy on November 9, 2009 at 10:33pm

I am a volunteer for the Olympics! I'm getting my uniform in a few days and I can't wait!

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Permalink Reply by nel peach on November 11, 2009 at 8:02am

This is exciting Tracy , tell us more ...where and what will you doing ???

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Permalink Reply by Tracy on November 13, 2009 at 11:15pm

I will be working as an event host for ICE HOCKEY! I know.... I know... a true canadian's dream!

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Permalink Reply by nel peach on November 13, 2009 at 5:16pm

I visited www.diabetes.ca website today ...headline : November 15, Cornerbrook , Nf/Lab : 20 Diabetes Motivators ( volunteers, and educators ) will participate in the Olympic Torch Relay . Each one displays an ongoing commitment to healthy living and to building healthy , thriving communities.
I will be watching the tube for a bit ...I know at least one of these 20 motivators .

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Permalink Reply by Terrie8 on November 16, 2009 at 12:04pm

You Gals are SO Lucky. Hockey!! The Best sport, of course. I guess they'll be putting the 2 Loonies under the ice again. Your Students must be Very Proud and Thrilled for you Tracy.

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Permalink Reply by Terrie8 on November 16, 2009 at 12:07pm

Nel, I just looked at the first map at the top. I'm confused! Not unusual, I know.

The Torch landed in BC from Greece. Right? According to the map, the Torch is in Nova Scotia. How and why, did that happen?

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Permalink Reply by nel peach on November 16, 2009 at 1:14pm

Yes, in Victoria, BC ...then it travelled Vancouver Island (North) , across the inlet to Powel River , into Yukon , NW territories , Northern AB , Man....... Nunavut , then NF/Lab ...the easiest place to follow( or back track ) is by clicking on the first link you provided ...interactive map ..click on dates/advance or go backwards.
From now on in more people will be carrying ..I read somewhere 40,000 k ( ??) will be covered with lots of communities included ,rather than the shortest route by TCH and a total of 12,000 people , who carry , to finish in Vancouver .
Is it a bit clearer Terrie ??

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Permalink Reply by Terrie8 on November 16, 2009 at 9:38pm

Oh Thanks for that explanation Nel. I saw all the arrows but couldn't figure out what was going on. Your explanation makes it Very clear. Thanks again Nel. :o)

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Permalink Reply by nel peach on November 18, 2009 at 12:54pm

A friend supplied me with a website and one may have to sign up with Silverlight (?? I think ) to be able to follow the Torch by webcam ...simple to do , since I even was able ;-)

http://www.ctvolympics.ca/torch/follow-torch/index.html

I hope not to get hooked watching tooo much .

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Permalink Reply by Terrie8 on November 19, 2009 at 11:11am

Hey Thanks Nel. I was hoping to see Sidney carry the Torch and I did see him last night with this site. He only jogged 2 blocks???? :D Wow! Big time spender. Ha! Just kidding. At least he was able to participate.

Our Hockey Team plays his Team tonight over here. :P Me thinks I'll go to bed Real early. Naw!! I'll stay up and suffer through the game. They're Really Good.

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