A Hockey Prayer

Our Father, who art in GM Place, hockey be thy name. Thy will be done, GOLD to be WON on ICE as well as IN THE STANDS. Give us this day, our hockey sticks and forgive us our penalties, as we forgive those who cross check against us. Lead us not into elimination but deliver us to victory, in the name of the fans, CANADA... and the HOLY PUCK. AMEN!! Go Canada Go!!!!!!

We are very excited that the Canadian men will play in the Gold Medal game against USA!

Canuck Word of the Week, Olympic Edition

Give'r (pronounced GIV er) - enthusiastic directive meaning GO FOR IT

a poster in a bar in Whistler

Extreme Sports

this pic was taken at Whistler. I love the expression on Mom's face. It's as if we're racing other bobsledders on the same track.... Bobsledcross would be a cool sport, actually.

The Olympics, Post 5

OK, tragic loss in men's hockey, Canada v. USA
everyone is sad and upset.
Many with American friends have taken an unhealthy dose of abuse over this.
Alright. Whatever.

But then on the news they showed how they produced the Punjabi tv feed of the Men's Hockey Game. A bilingual English-Punjabi speaker watched the game on CTV, and simultaneously commentated the action in Punjabi for Omni TV. This was cited as a great way for new Canadians to learn English AND to learn Canadian culture. I love CANADA!

From the Olympics, Post 4!

Canadians are extremely enthusiastic drinkers, and it's getting out of control in downtown Van. Last night on the news they showed that the police were making folks dump out their beers, as drinking in public is illegal. One guy lost his beer, got a ticket for $230, and then he shook the hand of the police officer. Canadians are so nice, eh?

From the Olympiad, Post 3

Last night I watched ladies hockey: Slovakia v. Russia. Final score Russia 4 - Slv 2
What I loved:
a guy cheered GO BLUE! The crowd was mostly Canadian and supported the underdogs, Slovakia, in blue. But every time either team did anything good, the crowd went wild, waving Canadian flags!


I love that we support the underdogs, even if we don't know which country they are, and that we are just learning to be nationalistic, so wave our own flag in support of anyone. CANADIANS ROCK! We are so dang cute. Bless us.

So Proud to be a Canadian!

me n Mom in the rings in Whistler

It is so cool to see all of us Canucks feel so dang proud to be Canadian. Is this how Americans feel all the time???

an Olympic tableau

From the Olympiad, Post 2

I have now decided that my fave part of the Olympics is being part of such an international crowd. Today in Whistler there were people wearing the colours of so many countries. It's kind of the sporting UN..

And watched Jon Montgomery win gold, in a bar about 500 m from the Whistler Sliding Centre. And had a beer with a friend who will compete in the Paralympics next month. I LOVE THE OLYMPICS!!

Earlier this week at a curling match between Canada and Japan, the Japanese fans started chanting, "Nippon. Nippon!" And we started a chanting war, so it was: "Nippon!" "Canada!!" "Nippon!!!" "Canada!!!!" "NIPPON!!!!" "CANADA!!!!!!!!!!" the whole arena joined in, with foot stomping and flag waving. It was fantastic!
 

 

From the Olympiad, Post 1

I'm at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics!!!!!!!!

Mom has come down to join me. She was initially a bit cool on the idea, but I convinced her that just being in the crowd, and witnessing the spectacle would be really really great.

And it is !!!

Someone asked me what have been the most exciting or interesting moments, and here was my first answer:

I would have to say that just being here in this beautiful city is what is most important to me. Regardless of what the media is saying, Vancouver is putting on an incredible show. People are friendly and happy (with some exceptions, obviously), the city is clean and safe, and it is fun fun FUN. Restaurants and bars are hopping! Transit is moving everyone around quickly. Recycling receptacles are everywhere.You can get help with directions from anyone, but there are tonnes of volunteers handy for questions. People are loud and PROUD to be Canadian, and all wearing gear stating Canada and mostly wearing red. In general, we cheer for good performances, regardless of which country the athlete competes for. The Ice Holes are really doing it up right!! (and people have lined up overnight to see Stephen Colbert live, as we think it's hilarious that we are called Syrup Sucking Ice Holes!)

YAY CANADA!!!

Canuck Word of the Week!

oh yes, look at me, highly motivated and excited, and throwing out another gem of educative, uuhhmmm, education for our lovely Yankee neighbours! (Hey, Aussie readers, this can absolutely apply to you too. Drop me a note to let me know if you're picking up what I'm putting down..)

barley sandwich  (pronounced barley sandwich) - slang term for a beer
eg. think I'll just have a barley sandwich for lunch. Bartender, beer me, please!