Sunday, February 28, 2010

A nation celebrates...







It was one of the most incredible scenes I've witnessed today as tens of thousands of jubilant Canadians rushed into the streets after their record 14th gold medal ... and over the U.S. in hockey. A bridge into downtown closed so fans could march toward the closing ceremony, grocery stores served chocolate cake outside. I walked alongside them, soaking it in. "You're American, I'm sorry," one guy said to me, hugging his friend. "This mattered so much to us." Yes, I'm American, but I am thrilled for the Canadians.

Hamper girl

Friday, February 26, 2010

Curling quartet



This Vancouver-based "Men with Brooms" curling quartet kept things lively before Friday's women's gold-medal match.

Missing my girl



Emma went to sing along at the library today with Dad!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Fan faces



Great photo package on fans by my AP colleague from Maine, Bob Bukaty! He's done such wonderful work to go with my stories all Olympics.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Canadian phrases

This is no joke:
Just asked a volunteer: "How are you?"
His reply: "Tickety boo."
Me: "Huh?"
Him again: "Tickety boo."
I just smiled. All of this was moments after a female curling broadcaster said "Holy cockadoodle doo."
What am I to do? :-)