Today we wandered downtown on the last Olympic weekend to visit the country pavilions. We only made it to four before the rain hit. We waited in line the longest for the Canada Pavilion inside LiveCity Downtown. But it was worth it. We got to touch and have our picture taken with the Stanley Cup! & real Mounties!
February 27, 2010
February 17, 2010
USA 13, Russia 0
Yesterday was our big Olympic experience - we went to the USA vs. Russia women's ice hockey preliminary game. Maybe the most amazing thing - we walked over to the venue, UBC's Thunderbird Arena, after working in the morning. Yup, microscope counting viruses in the morning, Olympic hockey in the afternoon.
Here we are walking up to the arena after the security line (we arrived an hour early and spent 20 minutes in the line up). There is a bit of crazy camera in the middle before a cute pic.
Our seats were really great. We were able to see the entire ice as well as the Russian goal for two periods. We had some Canadians behind and to the left of us and Russian fans to the right. Everyone had a flag or a jersey for one country or another. It was pretty awe-inspiring. We both had US flags and sweatshirts on. Here are the pre-game warm-ups. Russia is in red, USA is in white.
The US team was in control the entire game. Here is the first goal! We were soooo excited when they scored, and scored, and scored some more.
Jason made it on TV! Follow this link and around 1:30:00 you can see him on the big screen TVs above the ice. While I was in the loo the cameraman zoomed in on him. Such a cutie!!!
Here we are walking up to the arena after the security line (we arrived an hour early and spent 20 minutes in the line up). There is a bit of crazy camera in the middle before a cute pic.
Our seats were really great. We were able to see the entire ice as well as the Russian goal for two periods. We had some Canadians behind and to the left of us and Russian fans to the right. Everyone had a flag or a jersey for one country or another. It was pretty awe-inspiring. We both had US flags and sweatshirts on. Here are the pre-game warm-ups. Russia is in red, USA is in white.
We ended up cheering for Russia. Everyone was cheering for them by half-way through the 2nd period. You just couldn't not want them to do something, anything. Any time Russia touched the puck everyone started yelling. I do not feel bad for being a bit of a traitor. To me, that is true sportmanship, rooting for the other team when they need inspiration. I must say that we didn't ever participate in the "Go Russia Go" chants, and I always waved my American flag when clapping for Russia.
Jason made it on TV! Follow this link and around 1:30:00 you can see him on the big screen TVs above the ice. While I was in the loo the cameraman zoomed in on him. Such a cutie!!!
February 16, 2010
Olympic Torch Relay
I can't believe I have not posted yet about the Olympics. They are here, finally, at long last, in case you had not noticed. I can hardly work from the desire to watch them on TV or wander around the pavilions downtown. We have a lot to post about, but have to start at the beginning.
Last Thursday, the day before the opening ceremonies, the Olympic torch relay ran by UBC. That's right, Jason could have watched from his office window. The Olypmic Torch came by our WORK!
We went out to the newly constructed green space across from the Student Union Building in the center of campus and stood in the rain for about a half hour before the torch came by. The crowd was probably around 500 students and faculty, some with family. We had some trouble finding some friends, and I was getting a bit crabby standing in the mud.
But then we finally saw the torch. The flame appears about 30 seconds into the video below.
It was amazing. I still get a bit teary-eyed thinking about it. How to express seeing this symbol of peace, unity, and sports in person?
The runner was a bit jumpy with the torch, but now I realize that he was just so EXCITED. We were all so excited, still are.
Last Thursday, the day before the opening ceremonies, the Olympic torch relay ran by UBC. That's right, Jason could have watched from his office window. The Olypmic Torch came by our WORK!
We went out to the newly constructed green space across from the Student Union Building in the center of campus and stood in the rain for about a half hour before the torch came by. The crowd was probably around 500 students and faculty, some with family. We had some trouble finding some friends, and I was getting a bit crabby standing in the mud.
But then we finally saw the torch. The flame appears about 30 seconds into the video below.
It was amazing. I still get a bit teary-eyed thinking about it. How to express seeing this symbol of peace, unity, and sports in person?
The runner was a bit jumpy with the torch, but now I realize that he was just so EXCITED. We were all so excited, still are.
February 02, 2010
Big News!
The Olympics are coming! No, no not yet!
We are moving (again)! No, not yet!
We are getting a nephew! Yes, that's it!
"Getting" one, like it comes from the pound or something, you say? No! It comes from Tiffany and Derek, Jason's sister and her husband!
We are so excited to welcome the newest "Hedgehog", Cullen Charles Oxford, in early May 2010. Hopefully Tiffany won't mind a couple belly and ultrasound pics of her and the new baby.
We are moving (again)! No, not yet!
We are getting a nephew! Yes, that's it!
"Getting" one, like it comes from the pound or something, you say? No! It comes from Tiffany and Derek, Jason's sister and her husband!
We are so excited to welcome the newest "Hedgehog", Cullen Charles Oxford, in early May 2010. Hopefully Tiffany won't mind a couple belly and ultrasound pics of her and the new baby.
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