Smile # 1

Not only did we manage to snag two sets of ladies ice hockey gold medal hockey tickets (that’s 6 tickets if you’re counting), but we also got a men’s ice hockey quarterfinal game. That wasn’t too promising for us to see Canada play until Canada won vs Switzerland in a shootout. And then they lost against the US. Which meant that Canada had to play an extra playoff qualification game…against Germany. If they won, they were into the quarterfinals against Russia. The TV powers-that-be decided to move the game for us to the session we had tickets for.

Yes, you heard that right. We get to see Canada vs Russia in the quarterfinals!! And our seats are really good too, in the lower bowl. Can’t wait! Don’t know if my voice can take it though, as it’s hanging on by a thread. I’m going to have to go out and buy one of those cowbells that are all over the place because I won’t be able to talk in a few hours.

Smile #2

Last night we had Victory Ceremony tickets, and we weren’t terribly enthused as it didn’t look like we’d get to see any good ceremonies based on the schedule (plus the concert was put on by Billy Talent, which I’m not that big a fan of). BUT, for once, Ben Mulroney actually said something good as he & Tamara McNamara “warmed” up the crowd: “So are you excited to see Ashleigh McIvor get her gold medal tonight?” Yes, you read that correctly, we got to see Ashleigh McIvor get her gold medal for women’s ski cross. The inaugural ski cross gold medal. Very, very cool. The crowd went berzerk, we were all cheering for her as she walked up to the podium, as she got her medal & flowers, and then the coolest moment, the raising of the flags. I have never been as excited and proud as I was last night. I had chills running up and down my spine as I saw that maple leaf go up in that top position. Very, very cool.

Time for me to sign off now, as we’ve got to get ready for Canada / Russia this afternoon. Gotta get my face paint on.