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    OT - Olympic torch relay

    I just got back from watching my sister run with the Olympic torch. She was lucky enough to be one of the 12,000 people, selected from millions of applicants to run with the torch. How cool is that!

    She carried it for a whopping 300 metres (328 yards) and got to keep the torch and an official windbreaker jacket and pants, toque and mittens.

    It was great to see my sister so proud to represent her country and see her SO very happy. I`m so thrilled she got to do this - she`s a good person and I`m glad she was chosen for this honour.

    Some background info on the Olympic flame:
    The flame was lit in Olympia, Greece on Oct 22nd and hundreds of torchbearers carried the 2010 Olympic Torch on its eight-day relay through Greece before being handed over to the Vancouver Olympic 2010 delegation. They brought the sacred flame back to Canada to begin a 106 day, 45,000km (27,962 miles) around the country.
    "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go." ~Dr. Seuss
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    That is waaay cool! A "give you the chills-lump in your throat-once in a lifetime" thing!
    Congrats to your sis for being selected....and how supportive of you to go and be proud of her!
    Often it's not what you say, but how you say it.

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    • #3
      How cool! Did you get pictures?

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      • #4
        What a once in a lifetime, amazing opportunity. There sure aren't alot of people who get that honor during their lifetime.
        don't find yourself up a creek without a poodle.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Stringycheese View Post
          How cool! Did you get pictures?
          I was just sent this link: http://www.listenuptv.com/listenup/video?video_id=175
          It's my sister running with the torch. Don't panic, you don't need to watch the entire clip (9 minutes long), she's the first 2 minutes. We were very lucky there were no protesters during her run. There have been reports of disruptions and protests along the way.
          "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go." ~Dr. Seuss

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          • #6
            Aw CC! That was so cute. Her excitement was contagious, as I found myself sitting here w/ a big ole grin on my face for her. Go Wendy Go!
            Often it's not what you say, but how you say it.

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            • #7
              That is so great fro you & your family. I have seen some of the nasty stuff going on and I think people just have to alwasy spoil things. I can't wait for the Olympics to start Go Canada!

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              • #8
                Wow- I am full of goosebumps.

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                • #9
                  What a wonderful moment.

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