Behind the lines

I must say that VANOC and the 77,500 Volunteers are amazing. They have become known lovingly as Smurfs (they love the name). They are everywhere, I am only at Callaghan and Whistler and I can only imagine what the other venues must be like with all of them. Thank you! We do appreciate you!

Smurfs at XC

Smurf doping control

Taking the Podium out for assembly

Smurfs shopping in the ODLO Cabin

"Cheif of Course" and a Smurf (Jonas not Reece)

Well I was stuck behind the lines today, no bib and no way past the smurf's (very strict, rightfully so). I got to watch most of the Cross Country on the big screen TV’s in the Athletes lounge, I sat with many athletes that were not competing. I did walk around and took some photos of some competitors from non skiing countries, as well as some famous Canadians.

Nepal

Japan

Pierre Harvey with RDS

Reece Rendall in wth the Media Crowd

When we get back to the house, evenings are usually spent deciding on dinner. Yan and I did the honours, the other night, red meat on the BBQ, oven roasted potatoes, beer and a bit of Scotch for desert. During desert I pulled out my I-phone and the talking Carl App. We all had a great time laughing how well Carl could pronounce the many languages spoken within the house (I think Carl picked up some off colour language as well). I showed Oleg the Shazam App, he quickly pulled out his phone with some music from Moscow. The house erupted in laughter when Shazam gave us the name and composer! This is better than a karaoke machine.

Beverages and food

Look Mom all I can Eat!