Vancouver Day 14: OH CANADA!

Today was great. The day passed quickly because the Habs game was on from 430 to 7 and the Habs won 3-1! got to watch it on RDS on the venue TV (which are on sale). Then we chilled and played card games. I learned a few new card games. "Pig" which is like spoons, but you touch your nose instead. "Bikbo (sp?)" is an Indian card game which deals with losing all your cards. "Oh Hell" which is a game to predict how many wins you'll get. We got plenty of rounds in of each game until the Canada v.s. Norway game got underway. Before the game we went out to grab a bite, and the food was okay. I got there a little late so the potatoes were all gone, but the turkey and rice was okay, but not spectacular (with a side of peas and corn).

The Canadian game was sick! they scored in the first minute of the game, and in the first 10 seconds of the second period. They won 5-0 in the end. The Norwegians were supposed to be a tough match up, being in the finals of the 2006 Turin Olympics. They have this guy "Pedersen" who never leaves the ice and is their best player, and one of the best in the world. Canada dominated throughout the game. I left my post to watch the 2nd and 3rd periods. It was an incredible atmosphere. People were dancing, the wave was going, the crowd was loud, and "Sweet Caroline" was playing. I got a few pictures, but I lack the skillz of a photographer. Some of the guys are huge, and I see them training outside our office and their arms are mad built. They get into high impact collisions on the ice and some of them look harder than NHL hits.

There's this guy I'm working with, he got there late at 6, and left at 845 to go home early so he can get to class tomorrow. I mean I know we don't do anything (as per the pictures), but we made a commitment so that kind of upsets me.

There are sales for all sorts of Paralympic clothing, and plush toys of all the mascots. If anyone wants anything, refer to this. I get some discounts on certain things, and there are deals occurring everyday. Most Olympic clothing has been sold out, but there are plenty of Paralympic gear still available! let me know asap!