As we have commented on before Katrine's strongpoint is not balance which she has continued to show us time and time again. Yesterday she decided to outdo herself and did a quite remarkable face first knee slide down the stairs of our building. She now has two ripped-up and quite unshavable legs but shes gonna live and more importantly curl!
We ate lunch in Pinerolo yesterday and had the most amazing pizza anyone has ever tasted. Each person got an entire plate full, and there was not a piece left.
This morning we had our first practice at the actual Curling venue in Pinerolo. But before heading there we went and spoke to a high school in Pinerolo. They asked us a bunch of questions on Curling and we learned that Matt (the second on the boys team) is the newly appointed sex symbol of Italy. I've never seen so many girls rushing to get a picture with some guy they had never seen before! But don't worry we had our share of fans as well! At our practice we learned what it truly means to love the ice. We have been told this countless times... "make sure to love the ice" and we finally understand what that feels like.
Paul (our Team Leader) drove us back from Pinerolo and took us on a nice tour of Candiolo or atleast the main attraction... the bucket brigade. The only known way back into the Olympic village is the same way we get out... the problem is that this is on a one way street leading out of the village. Upon our return to the village we decided to take our chances and go back up this street instead of attempting to find another way in. On the way we got stopped by the police, a military group, nearly run over by a fleet of buses and yelled at in Italian by volunteers. Hence our new motto, when in doubt...play stupid!
We are now about to head off to the opening ceremonies, which start at 8:30 but we must be on a bus promptly at 4:30 why? we aren't exactly sure... it seems to a key philosphy in Italy...Hurry up and Wait.
We have our first game tomorrow afternoon against Korea! We are all uber pumped!!!
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Hey ladies
sounds like you are having an awesome time -- which is awesome.
Keep it up & kick some booooty!!!!
<333 jody
Hey from Winnipeg (Winterpeg!!!)
We're thinking of you lots Katrine and the rest of the crew that played here last year. Good luck and hurry hard ....
Tante Elaine & family
Buona Fortuna Team Gregor!!!
From Strathcona Rd. SW, Calgary, AB
CANADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let the games begin. Yahoo! I bet you the Canadian cheering section was the loudest during the opening ceremonies. We're certainly thinking of you and cheering for you here in Calgary. Good luck for your first game tomorrow.
Louise, Nick and Alexis
ahh wow
it sounds like you are all having a fabulous time!!
im so insanely jealous its unbelievable
good luck against korea
they arnt really known for thier mad curling skills so i thiknk you all have them beat
lovelovelove
<3<3<3
Claire
xoxox
GO HAYLEY!! and the rest of you girls, I just don't know you. Good luck! I know you will do awesome and I hope you are having an awesome time. Miss you.
Melissa VDK
Have a wicked time over there, kick some ass (although the experience and LOCATION is just as important, if not more..hehe) and take lots and lots of pics! See ya when you get back home Britt! Good luck to you all!
-Teighen
AHHH!
Thats so exciting.
I'm sure you guys have played your first game by now.
i hope all went well.
GOOD LUCK FOR THE REST!!!!!
have fun!
its MUCH better than school....
<33333
Nicole
haha whoever you official team blogger is - they are fantastic and definitely writing some awesomely entertaining blogs!
Once again i state - kick korean tushy and try to refrain from driving down one way roads the wrong way.
remember!!
"Non lo so!!"
-Andrea
Sounds like you're having a great time. Good luck in your games. We'll be watching!
The Michael Hauer Team sends its best wishes to Team Canada. Make us proud!
all the very best, have fun and most of all enjoy every moment for this special event!
Northern Alberta Supports YOU!!
Great first game team!! Keep it rolling.
Cheering hard from Calgary, AB
Hey Hayley, We are all improving our internet skills trying to find out how you did this morning. The village of Carbon is pulling for you. What a great start!!!
Good job girls. See you won this am.
We are cheering you on from here
Val & Terry
Go Brittany and team! Way to win against Korea...and yes Britt I am keeping tabs on you everyday! Good luck tomorrow!
Kaitlin
Hi Heather and team members I just talked to Lona and we are all so excited about your wins - keep it up and you have 2 tough teams coming at you, but "YOU ARE CANADIANS" so keep cool and bring it home!!
Your almost Farmor sends a big GOOD LUCK from the family here in Sudbury.
YOU GO GIRLS !!!!
you girls have done an incredible job of reminding the world that...
CANADIAN GIRLS KICK ASS!!!!!
good job and keep up the great work!
ps Brittney...could you tell your daddio that we miss him around here!!
cheers
Alli
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