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2010 Life – Weekend#1

Head Chewer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:18:27 +0000

They got snow on the mountains!

So Just a quick update. I’m Volunteering for the Olympic and the Paralympic and am stationed at the Village which is pretty much the center of everything I’m at the Sports Information Desk in the National Olympic Committee (NOC) Centre

Village life ROCKS! At least my 1st 2 shift was…Just did it this past weekend.

Got a chance to chat with:

Great Britain’s Chef de Mission – he’s been to 5 Olympics as an NOC. Grew up in Hong Kong!
Germany – was looking for a place to have a great cup of cappuccino that’s not Starbucks…lol
Japan – got the nicest jacket I’ve seen so far.
Ukraine – wearing overall style snow pants … in the city!
Poland – got an alternate jacket..and I think Ukraine or Sweden does too…They’re easily mistakable…they’ve got the same color jackets.

Athletes’ Living room is gorgeous..They’re using the old Vancouver Salt Company’s shell for this place. It’s supposedly going to become a bar/lounge when this is all over.

Where I am, the NOC Service Center is the site of a future London Drugs.

The meal served to the workforce was kinda bland…not a whole lot of flavor or oil…very healthy!

Athletes are all suppose to arrive by the 4th…welcome ceremonies at the Village starts on the 6 and runs til the 11th. I get to miss all that since my next shift is not til the 18th so I won’t be able to share about those…

oh PS. I heard Team Canada’s hockey team is some other ones (Sweden) might stay at the village too.. If I get a chance to talk to Steve Yzerman (since he’s team manager and will have access to NOC Center), I’ll let you know! The plan is to create a form that he has to sign since we’re not allow to ask for autographs or pictures.

More Updates to Come.

2010 Olympic Free Attractions

Head Chewer — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:32:53 +0000

Vancouver 2010′s got a bunch of free attractions for locals and visitors to check out.

CityCaucus.com has compiled a list about all the cool and unique events and their venues which, supposedly, starts January 2010
Getting excited! Are you?

Vancouver 2010 Headline Performers Unveiled

Head Chewer — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:38:05 +0000

Some great acts for The Victory Ceremonies at BC Place come February. Below’s the e-mail I received from Vancouver2010.com. We’re looking at Nelly Frutado, Barenaked Ladies, Hedley and more!

Headline performers unveiled

As part of the Vancouver 2010 concert series presented by Bell, 12 headliners, including Nelly Furtado, Barenaked Ladies, Loverboy and Hedley, will be performing for one night each from February 14 to 26* during the Victory Ceremonies at BC Place. Each of the Vancouver Victory Ceremonies, which start at 6:30 pm (Pacific Time), are sponsored by a territory or province.

Date	Scheduled Headline Performer	Presenting Territory / Province
Feb 14	Nelly Furtado	British Columbia
Feb 15	To be confirmed	Quebec
Feb 16	Barenaked Ladies	Nova Scotia
Feb 17	Paul Brandt	Alberta
Feb 18	Hedley	Prince Edward Island
Feb 19	Theory of a Deadman	Northwest Territories
Feb 20	Stereophonics	Yukon
Feb 21	Trooper and Loverboy	Nunavut
Feb 23	Billy Talent	Saskatchewan
Feb 24	INXS	Ontario
Feb 25	Burton Cummings	Manitoba
Feb 26	Great Big Sea	Newfoundland and Labrador

*Please note: there will be no medal ceremony on February 20 and no Victory Ceremony at BC Place on February 22nd. Schedule subject to change.Tickets are on sale now at vancouver2010.com/tickets and by phone at 1.800.TICKETS (1.800.842.5387), as well as Main Ticket Centres in Vancouver and Whistler. Regular tickets are $22, while premium tickets are $50. Visa is the only payment card accepted online or by phone. Visa cards and cash are accepted at the Main Ticket Centres.

World Police & Fire Games!!!!

Head Chewer — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:07:17 +0000

It involves the 2nd largest international sports event (behind only the Olympics).

That event is the – World Police and Fire Games

These games include Lawn Bowls, which are being held at the Stanley Park Bowls Club.

Here are the details for anyone who would like to catch some of the action:

Tuesday, August 4: Men’s and Women’s Pairs. Play for the men begins at 9:00am and for the women at 10:30am. Men’s Gold medal game will be at 6:45pm; the last game of the Women’s round robin will also be played at 6:45pm.

Wednesday, August 5: Mixed Pairs. Play begins at 9:00am and the Gold Medal Game will be played at 4:30pm.

Thursday, August 6: Open Fours. Play begins at 9:00am and the Gold Medal Game will be played at 4:30pm.

This will be an international quality event and Canada will be well represented by the likes of Jim Dipalo, George Cubiss and Cary Manns (who will be getting a great warm-up for the Canadian Men’s Championships in the 3rd week in August.

Everyone in the Lower Mainland is invited and encouraged to come and watch bowlers from around the world.