Winter Games

They found my backpack yesterday, thank goodness. I'm glad not to have to wash clothes every day now.

It was warm yesterday, by which I mean above freezing. We spent the day with the familia and had a great time. We went to an outdoor skating rink near the Bessborough Hotel, and pretty much everyone skated at least a bt, except for me. I decided I wasn't quite ready to fall on my ass in front of everyone just yet. It's probably just as well, since the ice was all snowy and not very good. I took the time to walk down to the river and try to take a few photos. I haven't looked at them yet -- hopefully later today, I'll know how they came out and have a chance to post a few. Somewhere in the process, I managed to lose my toque and scarf. I'll have to see about replacing those before it gets colder later in the week.

After that, we went up to the top of a hill, where lots of teenagers were sledding. It was much chillier up there on the top of the hill, with lots of wind. It was fun to watch, but I didn't do that, either. I don't know from winter games. Maybe some other time.

In other winter games, we've been watching the Olympics quite a bit. It's interesting to see the Canadian perspective on some sports. Before Canada played (incredibly overmatched) Italy in women's hockey, the announcers were talking all matter-of-factly about how the Canadian team needed not to get lazy and fall into bad habits, and about how they couldn't go easy on the Italians because they needed all the goals to get the home rink advantage against the U.S. later in the games. And then, of course, they pounded them into the ice, 16-0.

I've been watching curling on television, as well. Curling cracks me up, because people are very serious and intent upon what they're doing. And the announcers all act like it's a really big deal and very important, and I can't stop myself from cracking up. "They're sweeping the ice! With brooms! And they look so intent!" I tried explaining this to Scott and his family, but I don't think they understand. It cracks me up.