tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post5090869379976812566..comments2024-03-28T07:18:00.399-04:00Comments on The AC is On: Early Morning ThoughtsAnvilcloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-41711203532025135922010-03-01T02:23:09.952-05:002010-03-01T02:23:09.952-05:00I'm watching from Oregon, and I wince whenever...I'm watching from Oregon, and I wince whenever I hear the crowd chant U S A! I wish we could just get over our big old selves. I wonder if Canada would let me in. Of course, I wondered the same thing about Oregon 35 years ago ("Visit, But Don't Stay").<br /><br />I'm writing on the last day of the Olympics, and I do believe you've got a hockey team all over that podium. Well done.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-75053102739543004682010-02-22T11:50:11.039-05:002010-02-22T11:50:11.039-05:00I agree. Enough said.I agree. Enough said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-80433742486612303102010-02-22T11:50:02.503-05:002010-02-22T11:50:02.503-05:00I agree. Enough said.I agree. Enough said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-80827816023318001242010-02-21T22:36:28.473-05:002010-02-21T22:36:28.473-05:00I am tired of watching Canadian athletes having to...I am tired of watching Canadian athletes having to apologize on air for letting their country down because they didn't win a medal. The expectations have been over the top. True Olympians often finish well without winning.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-39121387563765797392010-02-21T16:21:27.294-05:002010-02-21T16:21:27.294-05:00I'm not a great sports woman and a big part of...I'm not a great sports woman and a big part of that is because the EGO seems to play such a huge part in competitive sports.<br />I really dislike the slogan and I agree that it doesn't seem to fit with my idea of Canada & Canadians.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-17034972957332918282010-02-21T10:15:25.997-05:002010-02-21T10:15:25.997-05:00I completely agree with you on this one A/C. I ha...I completely agree with you on this one A/C. I have never liked this slogan from the get-go and almost feel embarrassed by it. It just doesn't feel very Canadian...eh. <br /><br />Not that we don't strive for excellence... that I believe we do. And just one more note on this Olympic subject. I am so proud to see the support we as Canadians are giving to all the atheletes... Canadian or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-16433300775978256042010-02-20T20:44:32.156-05:002010-02-20T20:44:32.156-05:00I missed the to-do about Own the Podium until yest...I missed the to-do about Own the Podium until yesterday, when I found it kind of rah-rah. I think I can link my grumpy feeling to that moment.Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976144449873569523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-56780359004709056502010-02-20T18:24:21.308-05:002010-02-20T18:24:21.308-05:00AC,
Very nice post today. As for me I have not ev...AC,<br /><br />Very nice post today. As for me I have not even been keeping up with the Olympics as I've not been well for several days.<br /><br />Wanted to thank you for stopping by my place and to let you know I left a comment to your comment there! :) yah-I do it that way! :)<br /><br /><br />Have a good evening,<br /><br />JunieJunieRose2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/10550860961892546101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-47427786951643500552010-02-20T17:29:18.410-05:002010-02-20T17:29:18.410-05:00Everything is relative and I agree Allyson. I love...Everything is relative and I agree Allyson. I love Canada and all the Canadians and that is because of the great bloggers I have met. If I ever move to another country it would be Canada. I love being your neighbor. Such good manners.<br />QMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-63904161833751831512010-02-20T17:14:23.695-05:002010-02-20T17:14:23.695-05:00Well done to Canadian athletes. We have one gold ...Well done to Canadian athletes. We have one gold which Amy Williams just won in the Women's Skeleton yesterday. Apparently this is the first gold for an individual winter event in 30 years, so a long awaited win.dabrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689887581549281393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-88893084327255666612010-02-20T16:25:46.532-05:002010-02-20T16:25:46.532-05:00We may not "own" the podium but we sure ...We may not "own" the podium but we sure seem to be renting it fairly frequently.<br /><br />I'm glad the stigma of lacking a gold medal at home has been laid to rest. I was sure getting tire of hearing that.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-76122949515880491642010-02-20T15:46:29.721-05:002010-02-20T15:46:29.721-05:00But, if you put things into perspective, I'd s...But, if you put things into perspective, I'd say that Canada does own the podium.<br /><br />USA population = 300 million<br />Canada population = 30 million<br />USA medals = 20<br />Canada medals = 8<br /><br />The fact that the USA only has about double what Canada has, but they have about 10 times the population speaks to how awesome Canada really is. Per-capita, we are soaring miles ahead.Allysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812605883697697537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-2713337610617929822010-02-20T13:32:11.135-05:002010-02-20T13:32:11.135-05:00Own the Podium....I enjoy seeing them even get nea...Own the Podium....I enjoy seeing them even get near it, but these Olympics have been so much fun.<br />The USA athletes are doing very well A/C but when you compete against at least 20 top people to represent your country you are bound to be good....Now Canadians I think are appointed just like our senators......LOL<br />Enjoy as we only have a week left.<br />........:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-39077243109196420162010-02-20T09:39:10.301-05:002010-02-20T09:39:10.301-05:00AC,
O Canada has always been a great host to the O...AC,<br />O Canada has always been a great host to the Olympics and I must say I'm so proud of you guys for winning gold on your own turf. Outstanding job! You are a very humble and gracious brothers of the north. One thing for sure is that you have those handsome Canaian mounties that.. well, what can I say but..they take the prize!<br />You need to post on those guys sometime! Have a great weekend!:)<br />The BachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com