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Date Posted: 15:30:23 02/15/10 Mon
Author: Cece
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Thank goodness the rain let up and we actually had blue skies.

First of all, yes Gibson, I saw it....Canada's first gold ever on Canadian soil, won by Alexander Bilodeau in the men's mogels.Congratulations Canada!! Alex has a very moving back story. He gave up his interest in junior hockey when he was very young, because his older brother, who has severe cerebral palsy, couldn't skate. His brother has been by his side all his life, and is his biggest supporter.

Here is the total medal count up to last night:

1. France 2 0 1 (3) Leading in gold.
2. Germany 1 3 0 (4)
3. U.S. 1 2 3 (6) Leading in medals.
4. Canada 1 1 1 (3)
5. South Korea 1 1 0 (2)
6. Russia 0 0 1 (1)

Congratulations Everyone!

DH and I went down town, and walked around doing very little for about 8 hours. There were thousands of people milling the streets, and the atmosphere was fabulous. When it got dark, and the restaurants, beer gardens, clubs, street entertainment etc, were filled with Vancouverites and our fab visitors, it was just so exciting. At one point, we heard an enormous roar, and that's when we found out about our first gold medal won inside Canada. Yaaaayyyy.

I'm making a web album of street scenes just to give you a sense of the atmosphere.

So, any Olympic highlights from anyone else?

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how exciting! I have been watching the skiing and now figure skating, but just the thought of being there is so neat! Great job reporting Cece (NT) -- Jen, 21:18:10 02/15/10 Mon
Thanks, Cece. I've been watching, too, but there's nothing like actually being there. (NT) -- Lee, 21:28:04 02/15/10 Mon
Great work by our on the scene reporter! Congratulations to Canada on securing their first gold on home soil. Congratulations to all the medalists and athletes for their hard work and dedication. Also a big congrats to Vancouver for their hosting of the games. (NT) -- Christa, 06:17:06 02/16/10 Tue
I can't wait to go next monday. Just experiencing the ambiance will be so fabulous. Congrats on Canada winning their first home gold. They were really partying at Whistler! LOL (NT) -- judi, 13:04:27 02/16/10 Tue
So cool Cec! So glad Canada got it's home won gold sooner rather than later. Now, go HOCKEY TEAM! Not to be unAmerican or anything, but what could be more correct than the Canadian hockey teams winning gold at home, I ask ya? Eh? (NT) -- CM>^.,.^<, 13:39:59 02/16/10 Tue
Congrats to all the nations. Job well done by Canada and Im rooting for USA all the way. Hi Cece,Judi,CM,Paris. I miss you all. (NT) -- Yvonne, 15:56:00 02/16/10 Tue

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