Olympic Torch Relay Ceremony: Orangeville, ON

Thanks for all the posts in response to my gaming survey. I've marked down a bunch for checking out, and have responded to all your comments via my main comments board (on Blatherings.com) as well as the mirrored LJ site comments.

But on to torch relays, cold doves and how much sugar is in a 12-oz can of Coke...


It's been a fun but hectic holiday so far! Lots of visiting with friends and family, and lots of boardgaming. Sadly, none of my gaming pals wanted to play my new game, Snow Tails, but I did get to play Formula De, Cheeky Monkey, The Bucket King, Pandemic and Small World.



Yesterday, we went to see the Olympic Torch Relay ceremonies in Orangeville, and proudly watched my mom-in-law go up on stage to join the other former Olympic athletes. Ginny was a member of Canada's swim team in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and was the first woman swimmer to earn points for Canada in an individual swimming event. She also set a world record for 100 yards freestyle at the 1956 Olympic trials held in Toronto.



It was pretty cold standing outside during the event, so I didn't blame these doves for not wanting to perform during the dove release at the end:



Coke is one of the main sponsors for the Olympic Torch Relay, and they were mentioned heavily throughout that event as well as in costumes and props.

Related trivia: Did you know that a regular (e.g. not Coke Zero) 12 oz can of Coke contains 40.5 grams of sugar (over 10 teaspoons of sugar)?

Comments

[Bryan]

Snow Tails is a great game. I specialy like the tree tiles. Nothing like being in the lead and clearing the trees for everybody ELSE to pass through :)