You Tube Weekend

I received some very exciting news a few days ago, something that you will already know about if you follow me on plurk, twitter, or facebook (or were at knitting group on Wednesday for that matter).  My sister and I entered into a lottery a month or so ago to try to score tickets to the 2010 Winter Olympics, which are in Vancouver.  They started notifiying people this past week as to whether or not they were successful or not.  I don't know what the odds were, but for some high demand events, the odds were very low of receiving tickets, so there are lots of disappointed people around.  I am however happy to report that I am NOT one of them, becase we scored tickets to the Opening Ceremonies and the Figure Skating Free Dance, which is my very favourite skating event and one in which medals will be rewarded.  I think a sqee is in order here, so SQUEEEE!!!!!!!!  Oh, and given this good luck, I have a Lotto ticket for tonight's draw.  I'll keep you posted.

Today's You Tube Weekend video is from a previous Olympic Free Dance, perhaps my favourite Free Dance performance to date.  Sadly, this was also the event that brought with it lots of judging controversy.  Although these Canadian skaters did not win the gold medal, they certainly deserved to win.  Nonetheless, I hope you will enjoy this performance.  Oh, and once again, SQUEE!!!!!!!!!

Comments

[Rona]

That was excellent Brenda!
I really like the Irish dance feel that you get from it. That said from the mom of an ex-Highland dancer ;)
It would be interesting to know what the comentators had to say.

Thanks for sharing!

[Kate]

I am so happy you get to go. I hope to get to an Olympic games someday, and had New York City won the chance for the 2012 Games would have entered that lottery the next day. There are rumors Chicago wants to make a bid for the 2016 Summer Games and if they get it, I book my hotel room the next day. :)

You must take plenty of pictures and blog often!

[siew]

Jealousy! We didn't get a single thing we put in for. Sigh.

[Brenda]

Sorry you didn't get anything, we were very lucky and feel very fortunate.

[Brenda]

My sister lives in Vancouver, within walking distance of the opening
ceremonies. Nice not having to worry about accommodation, as I'm sure
things are booked up and at inflated prices.

Hope you'll be able to see the Olympics some day too! :)

[Brenda]

Oh, and I anticipate I'll be blogging right through everything from my blackberry!