I don't know about the rest of you but I'm definitely in Olympic mode. It's SOOOO hard to not listen to the radio, look at newspapers, or be on the internet because someone at some time will ruin it for me and tell me a result I didn't want to know ahead of catching it on the prime time showcase. Alas, I already know the result of todays woman's downhill even though I tried to keep that news for when I sit my butt in front of the TV tonight. Nobody better spoil the mens skating or I'll really be mad!
HOCKEY - Did any of you catch the USA or Canada hockey games? If you aren't following Jeff Cables blog you should, he has some shots of some of the Sharks playing in the Olympics and some insight as to what it's like to be at some of the hockey games.
THE FOOD - As usual, I'm interested in what the athletes are eating and what the masses are having to keep themselves occupied while they are waiting for events. I've come across a few stories that I'll share with you here: (as a note, some of these sites may be broadcasting current event results so enter at your own risk!)
* Wild Boar Bacon? White Chocolate Parfaits? German Sausages? I dare you to watch this reporters video about eating at the various pavilions at the Olympics and not get hungry. Paul Watson Video here.
*Want to know what's currently happening in the Vancouver food scene and how it's effected by the Olympics? Check out the Vancouver Food and Wine blog here.
*Curious about what kind of stuff those athletes are eating? Delish has a quick Q&A with the VP of Services, Villages and General Manager for the Vancouver Olympics. Check out the article here.
*Cheese as a healing aid to skiers? Who knew!? Check out the article on how an American Skier is trying to heal by using cheese here. And I'll give you a hint...it ain't American cheese!
KID GAMES - Bored and need to play some online hockey while you're waiting for that batch of poutine to be made? Check out the Olympics site for some games featuring the Olympic mascots Sumi, Miga, and Quatchi. They have several games which your kids should enjoy (and hey, maybe you will too). Check them out here.
I haven't had enough time to watch all the fun-ness!
Posted by: noble pig | February 17, 2010 at 09:53 PM