I will eventually download them all on Flickr but my persisting Wi-Fi problems have made this an impossibility. So pervasive have been my problems with finding a reliable connection that the phrase I use most often wherever we go is:
"Sounds cool but do they have Wi-Fi?"
You know. Because posting stories to my blog directly from Microsoft Office '10 is the entire reason I'm here.
This picture was taken on Day 1 when I attended the press conference for the Proctor and Gamble Family Home. The P&G executive gave a great overview of the facility but it was his glowing recommendation of the Charmin in the bathrooms that caught my attention. So much so that I had to pose in Said Bathroom.
And it was every bit as exciting as he promised.
Sure, the Olympic Superstore is best known for carrying The Hallowed Red Mittens. But it also offers so many hip items in its official product line.
This ear-muffed hat is not one of them.
I took this picture at the torch run. There is nothing that says "Crazy Canuck" like wearing a hockey jersey with the Canadian flag tied to a hockey stick.
And wearing The Hallowed Red Mittens, of course.
I'm sure you've heard the controversy regarding the fenced-off Olympic Cauldron. Organizers of the Vancouver Games expect to unveil a plan tomorrow to make it more accessible to the public.
Until then, it just bears a striking resemblance to Gumby from afar.
This final picture is my personal favorite. When I was in the Media Press Centre, I dropped by the United States Olympic Committee's office. I was amused to see about 15 clocks on the wall, many just a few inches apart. The head-scratcher? They all displayed the same time zone.
Possible explanation: the Olympic Games are the center of the universe and who cares what time it is in the rest of the world, anyway.
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I don't know I laughed at more. The ear muffs or Gumby. Classic!
-Joyce
Awesome, all of it.
Can't wait to see more!
I'm so jealous of your experience and love the humor in your writing. How perfect you are for this Microsoft Office gig!
~Your BFF Stace
Thanks guys. Hope to get more Gumby shots in the future. :-)
Your posts are making my week. Keep 'em coming and I will try to blow some snow back your way-we are getting slammed in the NH today.
I figured out the clocks! They are what time it is yesterday, today, and tomorrow. ;)
Brilliant observation re: the clocks!
What's up with the snow everywhere else but Vancouver?
Not snowing in Utah, almost feels like spring, but I'm not complaining!!
Amber,
Keeping us posted on the behind the scene things is great ~ Your updates make my day!
Thanks!
you are such a crack up! And I remember very well standing in line FOREVER at the Canadian store during the SLC games- Still have my Roots beanies (USA) and toques (Team Canada)from there-we ttok turns standing in line while others shopped or we would have never made it through. :)
Great pics--love the "gumby" one. (I haven't heard the controversy)
I sure hope the weather improves and there is some snow soon.
And: HAVE FUN.
Keep up the good work Amber. I am not surprised that you and Bonnie are kindred spirits, She seems like a firecracker.
It does look like Gumby...on fire, even.
Aw, come on...I like the ear-muff hat.
Was at least one clock correct for the time in Vancouver?
You're right. It does look like Gumby.
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