Continued technically difficulties (and probably a lack of rest) have once again prevented photos from being included in today's entry. Arrrrrrgh!
This is especially disappointing as for the 7th consecutive day things got even more exciting. I couldn't imagine it was possible after the stress of a shootout with the Swiss led to an enormous explosion of energy that nearly toppled the city of Vancouver. Last night was crazy, and to be a part of it was something I will never forget.
At the time, this was especially true as it looked as though taking in any actual 'live' events wasn't going to happen and I needed to cherish my moment. I was fine with this.
Of course, they do say ignorance is bliss, and if I had missed out on the opportunities I took advantage of today, I would have missed out on something extraordinary. As my story goes, I went from seeing no events to seeing two in one day - the Latvia vs. Czech Republic in men's hockey and the Victory Celebration. Incredible!
This was then followed up by being in the streets of Vancouver - an incredible experience to say the least last night, but tonight a party/experience/celebration I have never once been a part of. Roads were closed (again). Cheering and yelling was everywhere (again). High fiving (again). You name it (again). I'm not sure what made tonight that much more insane - maybe it was the gold medal in skeleton, or maybe it was more people, or maybe people are now, after a week, getting familiar with everything and just letting loose. Whatever it is/was, it is/was working to perfection. The love of life was in the air and everyone was infected - it was great!
And so my final day here in Vancouver is near - I will spend one final day at the Right to Play exhibit - some 40, 000 people have visited the tent since I arrived, and almost the same amount in dollars has been raised! As a result, the goal now becomes to have 100,000 people come through leaving behind them some $100,000 in donations which would be an incredible number for the short of time we've been at. Good luck to all who are going to be there when I am gone.
I am then hoping to head out to Richmond to the Ozone and the attached Heiniken House along with the speed skating oval. I can't imagine tomorrow any more insane or unforgettable, but as I am a person who learns from his past, I can't doubt that it won't either - I got a feeling, today is going to be a good, good day!!
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heyy, Mister Dinner!
ReplyDeleteHope that you will always remeber all the fun you had in vancouver! We hope that you will have many more fantastic, and wonderful experiences! We are glad that you had soo fun,
but we wish that you could of had bet "Sask" in soccer!! We are also glad that you had this experience because we had so much fun learning with and about Mr. Luppion!
Your student,
Stefanie
Mr. Dinner , I can tell you had a great time. You are a great teacher, you are a amazing person too. I hope you have a great time at school because we are happy to have you back.
ReplyDeleteFrom: Blaze and Bryan
Yay mr.dinner your back from the olympics, hope you get use to being a pure 100% all-day teacher at school. See you at the portable from your favorite students
ReplyDeleteConnor+Martin the Soaring Eagle :) ;):@
Hey Mr.Dinner.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back home. I hope you had fun and met your expectations. Mr.Lupino said that if he were you he would be having the time of his life.
Your student
Zach
Hi Mr Dinner welcome back
ReplyDeleteliked the pictures. Hope you get more sleep.
I cant wate to see you at school
from Mark
Dear Mr.Dinner
ReplyDeleteWhats going on how are things well i know that you are back in Oakville and i really missed you sand i hope that for the rest of the year and maybe even next year we will have bunches and handful of fun in the sun. how was vancouver and how was the booth and also how was the activities in Vancouver? We saw you on the dancing video and you were really good and it looked really fun and cool.well have a good time hope to hear more
Hello Mr.Dinner,
ReplyDeleteit sounds like you had alot of fun!
You must be tired.Vancouver sounds cool.
from
Layla and Alexa
what's up
ReplyDeleteIts Damian and Nate T.I hope you had a great time at the olympics.I almost rolled on the ground laughing when i saw you in the maple leaf. The victory celebration looked awesome.
Bye for now