[Durrann1984]

i figured we should have an official olympics thread?

but anyway today they unveiled the new medals for the olympics
which i find look hideous

what you guys think?
i mean its different
but doesnt look great

http://www.news1130.com/images/2009/10/medals1.jpg

http://www.news1130.com/more.jsp?content=20091015_090201_5124

[Djiban]

they screwed up the logo and now this?

[shenmecar]

those medals looks like bent coins.

[illicitstylz]

the article says it's " Inspired by ocean waves, drifting snow and mountainous landscapes.. "

if the brown one was pink, it'd be like those shrimp crackers they serve with the fried chicken dish.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DXNWY2dX7Wo/SevJc2WShFI/AAAAAAAACUs/1xPjrCM5nq0/s320/deep+fried+crispy+chicken.JPG

[silk]

what the hell is that ?????????

[!LittleDragon]

It looks like someone tried to crumple it up like a piece of paper

[mc.]

wtf. they looked like it was warped by heat. the sash thing looks good though.

[dinamix]

ugly

on another note, is anybody here gonna root for patrick chan? I heard hes injured.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Chan

[NJMR]

these are ugly, i dont think im even gonna try to win one now that i've seen how ugly they are.

[Dan_Guy]

so far these are the ugliest Olympics ever

http://www.boingboing.net/_wordpress_wp-content_uploads_2007_11_2010.jpg

http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/userimages/2007/07/2010winterolympics.jpg


and now this...

[The_AK]

Yea,
Vanoc is milking the olympics, trying to get the most out of it as possible.
1 Mascot? why not THREE!
x3 profit from olympic crazy people

As for the medals, does anyone else think that they are a misrepresentation of Vancouver? I think it looks retarded.... I mean it says its supposed to represent the mountains and oceans but... it looks like someone placed a hot piece of plastic on a few rocks and it melted resulting in this ugly wavy piece of horse crap.

[bossxx]

WHY ARE THE VANCOUVER OLYMPICS SO EMO!!? fuckkkk

[q0192837465]

lolz, I prefer the traditional ones. these r too way out there.

[ienhz]

God, more native designs. Does this city not have enough of an identity to come up with something original?

I guess I just don't see why we need to make the olympics like it's a world aboriginal sports competition or something.

[Jsunu]

I guess it COULD be the angle of the shot, it may look pretty dope in person

[Big.Xero]

i'm sure its just the angle of the shot. i saw some footage of them on the news, and it looked a lot better.

[InvisibleSoul]

http://www.mbarrick.net/livejournal/2009/07/vancouver_2010_mascots_sumi_quatchi_miga_mukmuk_pe dobear.jpg

[dutch]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/10/09/bc-anti-olympic-sign-law-bccla.html

[spoon.ek9]

the article says it's " Inspired by ocean waves, drifting snow and mountainous landscapes.. "

if the brown one was pink, it'd be like those shrimp crackers they serve with the fried chicken dish.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DXNWY2dX7Wo/SevJc2WShFI/AAAAAAAACUs/1xPjrCM5nq0/s320/deep+fried+crispy+chicken.JPG

:haha: ugliest medals i've ever seen. it looks like a retarded kid made these in art class.

http://www.mbarrick.net/livejournal/2009/07/vancouver_2010_mascots_sumi_quatchi_miga_mukmuk_pe dobear.jpg

pedobear for the win! :thumbsup:

[TRD Rs200]

failed design

retarded Vanoc... man they screwed up bad

[Grandmaster TSE]

looks stupid and not prestigious at all

if i won that i wouldn't want to hang it up, it looks like something you would win in an elementary sports day

[Gumby]

Yeah, first thought that came to mind was some heat-warped object. Hope they look better in person, cuz right now they look like garbage!

[you!]

haha wtf that looks like a burnt bar of soap

[MG1]

I like them. They must look awesome in person. They must feel good in the hands.

Also, if you're pissed at getting bronze instead of gold, you can remove them from the ribbon and use them as skipping stones.


Somehow, I think they will be a hit at the Olympics. We may not like them, but our tastes are different. We see native art everywhere we go, so it's no wAnder we're sick of that shit. Visitors eat it up, though.

[Spectre_Cdn]

God, more native designs. Does this city not have enough of an identity to come up with something original?

I guess I just don't see why we need to make the olympics like it's a world aboriginal sports competition or something.

There really isn't much of an identity to this city when you come to think of it, other than the sea and mountains (which many other cities have :rolleyes:). Or the DTES. The city's not even 200 years old. The only real history that you could make anything out of are of the First Nations. But VANOC just tries too hard (or not hard enough) by making everything inspired First Nations and fails... (not saying there's anything wrong with First Nations)

[twixxer]

i like them, hard to tell from the pictures though of exactly wut they will look like in person.

[skyxx]

Whatever, not like I can win one. :lol

[Tapioca]

I don't work for VANOC, but after seeing the real press photos, that photo posted looks like it's been altered in order to elicit catcalls of ugliness. The medals are circular, but they are also wavy. They actually look pretty decent and at over a pound each, I'm sure the athletes will appreciate them. The real photos are here: http://www.ctvolympics.ca/news-centre/newsid=17421.html?cid=rsstsn

Weight and uniqueness matter when it comes to medals.

[marc0lishuz]

In other Olympic-related news...

Amritdhari Sikhs allowed to wear kirpans to 2010 Olympic venues

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - The RCMP say Amritdhari Sikhs will be allowed to wear kirpans into 2010 Winter Games venues. The 2010 Integrated Security Unit says it's developed guidelines in consultation with the Sikh community. RCMP say with few examples of the kirpan being used as a weapon, they don't expect any additional risk.

Those wearing a kirpan will have to inform venue security. The total length of the ceremonial sword won't be able to exceed seven and a half inches. As well, it will have to be worn under clothing and not be easily accessible.

[NimbeeTT]

I don't work for VANOC, but after seeing the real press photos, that photo posted looks like it's been altered in order to elicit catcalls of ugliness. The medals are circular, but they are also wavy. They actually look pretty decent and at over a pound each, I'm sure the athletes will appreciate them. The real photos are here: http://www.ctvolympics.ca/news-centre/newsid=17421.html?cid=rsstsn

Weight and uniqueness matter when it comes to medals.

I actually like them, especially from those pics, looks much better than the ones in original link. Def unique lol
But as for our mascots.. :stupid:

[MG1]

I just saw them on the evening news. Awesome design. Each medal is unique. No two athletes will have the same shape medal. It's all cut from a wavy stock.

Again, people jumping to conclusions. That pic up top there does not do the medals justice. I guess the photo was trying to capture the waviness of the medals.

[raygunpk]

The medals are apparently half a kg in weight. And they look nicer than the picture shows.

Also, did anybody hear about the crazy lockdown? No parking at all for 650 blocks, and most of downtown being pedestrian only.

[FiveDime]

Digg.com seems to like the designs. Quit being so negative people Gosh


http://digg.com/olympics/2010_Olympic_medal_design_unveiled

[Hondaracer]

Anyone wanna buy some tickets? :p

[tool001]

vanc Olympics gonna be a Goong sho. only people who gonna come on top r those top layer working at VANOC (who r stayin @ $1000 hotel room / nite with wall to wall tv sets)

[Durrann1984]

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108054.bin?size=620x400

Beijing 2008 olympic medals

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108041.bin?size=620x400

Turin 2006 Olympic medals

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108033.bin?size=620x400

Athens 2004 olympic medals

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108016.bin?size=620x400

Sydney 2002 olympic medals

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108014.bin?size=620x400

nagano 2000 olympic medals

personally i like the nagano medals

[Hondaracer]

these new ones actually look pretty good, when i first look at this thread with my iphone i thought they looked horrible but now that i see the perspective these are kinda cool

EDIT* the showcase peice they do on TSN is great, everyone should watch it

[!LittleDragon]

How come some of them look square'd?

[silk]

how come 2nd picture looks like CD ?

[silk]

a video of the medal



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpCh0XXLTqA

[MG1]

how come 2nd picture looks like CD ?

That's because it is. Actually, it is a DVD....... and when you play it, you get rickrolled.:haha::haha:

[silk]

you are hilarious

[Tapioca]

We have about 4 months to go before the big show and it's amazing how many 'whiners' are still out there. I routinely check the comment boards on any news items related to the Olympics and people are still complaining about the Olympics. It's getting tired.

I have always been pretty ambivalent about the bid, although I did feel a sense of pride when we won the games back in 2003. I've met people who've been working on the games and I must admit that they're somewhat consumed with their own hype about the Olympics. Sure, there have been some serious cost overruns. But, instead of cursing the games and complaining, you would think that people would start throwing their support behind the games so that we can at least recover some of the costs. Obviously some people have made money as a result of the games - construction companies, realtors, etc. Even if the Olympics were just a cash grab, where were you when the frenzy happened? We got some much needed infrastruture such as the Canada Line and we're going to have a couple of neat facilities afterwards such as the Olympic Oval.

We'll probably have a hangover after the games, but I don't think it'll be as bad as what happened to Montreal after their games. And if the city is going to be really so bad, I'll gladly open the door and show you the way out.

[3seriesBeeM]

I think those medal actually look pretty good. It is just the angle in the shoit that makes them look bad in the pics. But its way better than just having a traditional medal. Apparently every single medal is going to be unique no two medals alike.
Also all these medals were made from materials that were destined for the landfill so thats another positive.
The medals actually have some real weight to them as well supposed to be about 1.5 lbs

[Hondaracer]

^ well said.

The bottom line are the olympics are coming and these protesters who are against it, the large majority of them are the ones looking for a free handout, the kind that will not ever accept a "hand-up" but just want everything handed to them in a city that the cost of living before and after the olympics is a climate which you must WORK to survive

the same very people whom are complaining that "they" are paying for the games are the same ones lining up for a welfare check

the games are coming and the best thing educated and reasonable citizens of Vancouver/Canada can do is to fully support them and make the games a complete success, which will be the best outcome for everyone.

People complained about expo86 too, and alot of the same arguments, too expensive, too many people, bla bla bla, expo put Vancouver on the map and did only great things for our city

People should be proud that our city is being showcased on a worldwide level and every resident regardless of race, religion, etc should welcome all the visitors and have the forigeners going back home talking of how great the city and the people are in Vancouver and how it was nothing but a great experiance

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

fuck that i aint coming to work

[Gumby]

Ok, after seeing the later pics of the medals, they're not bad. I do appreciate the fact that each medal will be unique.

[Tapioca]

People complained about expo86 too, and alot of the same arguments, too expensive, too many people, bla bla bla, expo put Vancouver on the map and did only great things for our city



There is a small, but I suppose significant minority in Vancouver who are anti-development, anti-expansion. They complain about infrastructure projects, they complain about immigration, they complain about events like the Olympics and Expo, they complain about certain companies doing business in Vancouver, etc. In fact, I've sometimes sometimes seen these views expressed on this board. If my family had lived in Kits/Kerrisdale/Shaughnessy for several generations, I would be somewhat relunctant to open 'my city' (as opposed to anyone else's) to change as well. I do also agree that Vancouver is 'paradise.' But, the basic fact is that in order for cities to survive, they must be open to change and growth.

[marc0lishuz]

:mad:

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - A reward for a job well done or a waste of money? VANOC will pay out millions in bonuses to its workers after the Olympics are over.


The organizing committee has set aside $30 million for the bonuses and if every one of VANOC's 1,300 employees are given an equal share, that would work out to $23,000 per person.

In a statement, VANOC's Dave Cobb says the money is meant to make sure workers stay on until the Olympics end. He points to previous organizing committees dealing with losing a dozen people a month in the last year before the event.

Critics aren't so sure and say $30 million is a steep figure considering the economy and cuts to other programs.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

There is a small, but I suppose significant minority in Vancouver who are anti-development, anti-expansion. They complain about infrastructure projects, they complain about immigration, they complain about events like the Olympics and Expo, they complain about certain companies doing business in Vancouver, etc. In fact, I've sometimes sometimes seen these views expressed on this board. If my family had lived in Kits/Kerrisdale/Shaughnessy for several generations, I would be somewhat relunctant to open 'my city' (as opposed to anyone else's) to change as well. I do also agree that Vancouver is 'paradise.' But, the basic fact is that in order for cities to survive, they must be open to change and growth.

Only the strong survive baby


:thumbsup:

[Hondaracer]

Alot of those types in kits/west van are the same ones who complain about not being able to afford 10k property taxes when their houses are worth millions :/

[sh0n]

I'm not a big fan of the medals we have for our games.

I am however a big fan of the medals that were handed our for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Everything about the medals has grace and elegance.

I understand all the nods and throwbacks to the Native people but I don't find the medals we have atheistically appealing.

[tiger_handheld]

How come some of them look square'd?

they are the paraolympic medals...

[7seven]

fuck that i aint coming to work

lol yup

http://i37.tinypic.com/2vnouh1.png

http://olympichostcity.vancouver.ca/gettingaround/road-parking-restrictions.htm#0

[threezero]

when all the olympic construction work first started i cursed it too.

I can say now that I was way too short sighted as I'm sure most anti olympic ppl are. All those nice construction project are expensive but in the end vancouver locals are going to get to use the it most after the olympics. took Canada line to work for the first time yesterday and it is a serious god send to Richmond.

not to mention because of the olympic I have a temp job for the games that pay GOOD with bonus

[Tapioca]

marc0lishuz posts a story about bonuses being paid out to VANOC workers. The last I heard, VANOC was desperate for temporary workers. Hey, if you're going to be paying for the Olympics 10 years from now, you might as well get a small chunk of that money back, right?

I can understand being upset about the bonuses if you're opposing them on principle alone. But, instead of whining why not join 'em? :)

I can say now that I was way too short sighted as I'm sure most anti olympic ppl are. All those nice construction project are expensive but in the end vancouver locals are going to get to use the it most after the olympics. took Canada line to work for the first time yesterday and it is a serious god send to Richmond.

I genuinely feel bad about some of the store owners who went bankrupt during the construction. But, as the cliche goes, with every death brings a new bloom (or something to that effect.) I bet all of the NIMBYs who were cursing the construction have boycotted the Canada Line and are driving/taking taxis to the airport out of principle, right? ;)

[goo3]

marc0lishuz posts a story about bonuses being paid out to VANOC workers. The last I heard, VANOC was desperate for temporary workers. Hey, if you're going to be paying for the Olympics 10 years from now, you might as well get a small chunk of that money back, right?


Money back? That's sponsorship money, not tax dollars.

Hey, let's tell VANOC to spend their money like how we tell the govt to do it. Then they can be run just as efficiently as the govt.

[ZhangFei]

is canada going to win the gold medal in hockey this year?

[dachinesedude]

anyone here volunteering at the games?

[Hondaracer]

is canada going to win the gold medal in hockey this year?

give Crosby the C!

[Tapioca]

Money back? That's sponsorship money, not tax dollars.

Hey, let's tell VANOC to spend their money like how we tell the govt to do it. Then they can be run just as efficiently as the govt.

Well, tax payers had to pony up money for the bid. Also VANOC has included some tax payer dollars (federal and provincial) as part of its $237 million of "other" revenue. And of course, tax dollars have covered infrastructure upgrades, venue construction, and security detail.

The games will incur expenses on tax payers, one way or another, which is why we've been hammered by catcalls about the Olympics costing too much. VANOC might be within their operating budget when all is set and done, but we're probably going to be left with a debt.

[ericthehalfbee]

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108054.bin?size=620x400

Beijing 2008 olympic medals

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108041.bin?size=620x400

Turin 2006 Olympic medals

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108033.bin?size=620x400

Athens 2004 olympic medals

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108016.bin?size=620x400

Sydney 2002 olympic medals

http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.theprovince.com/gallery+olympic+medals+from+previous+games/2107983/2108014.bin?size=620x400
Man, the Vancouver 2010 medals have these all beat.

Did Beijing have Athens make their medals, and reuse their dies? Or perhaps they thought that by putting on a "prettier" ribbon hanger (this is what the Mint calls it) that people wouldn't notice they were exactly the same? Oh well, the Victory Goddess has been used countless times in previous Olympics so I guess you can't blame them for sticking with tradition.

Speaking of the "ribbon hanger" the one on the Syndey medals looks like something you'd find on cheap jewelry - I'd be worried ii would break and I'd lose my medal. Same thing with the Nagano and Athens medals. And the Italians? They're too damn lazy to make a proper hanger so they just wrapped the ribbon around the medal and tied a knot. The 2010 medals have a hanger stamped into the medal rated to 200lbs. It blends so smoothly into the medal that you don't even see it - the ribbon seems to disappear into the medal itself. Much more elegant than simply "tacking on" the hanger as an afterthought (like the other medals seem to have done).


I once got a chance to tour the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) years ago, and learned a hell of a lot. For one, the RCM is recognized world-wide for being one of the best mints in the world. They have patented a lot of the technology used in making coins. Many coins we have here in Canada and take for granted were actually world-firsts and were things people once said were impossible or impractical. They have won numerous awards and recognition for the quality of the coins they produce.

The RCM has made more than 50 billion coins for more than 60 countries worldwide. This is the one thing I didn't know - that foreign governments get the RCM to make their coins used in circulation. Even China had the RCM make their $1,000 gold coin that was used to celebrate the 1997 transfer of Hong Kong back to China. I wonder why they didn't make the coin themselves? It's simple - they lack the technology, something the RCM has in spades.

This is what makes these medals special. They aren't just a piece of quickly stamped out metal. There are a lot of steps used to make them and a lot of challenges they had to overcome. They are easily the most complicated and difficult to manufacture medals of any Olympics. Of course, styling is always subjective, but I bet anyone who actually gets to handle these in person will instantly be able to tell the high level of craftsmanship that went into making them.

[Mr.HappySilp]

All I can say is when 2010 comes downtown vancover and all areas near it will be in chaos. No one is allow to drive/park in downtown unless commerical vehicles. Our skytrian system can not support the massive amount of people that will take the skytrain to work.

Even now going to work during rush hours a lot of people have to wait several trains before they can go on. It is only going to be 10x worse. Not to mention the skytrain always breaks down.

[tgill]

56k go home!

new website http://www.vancouver2010.com/
much better than previous olympics

http://en.beijing2008.cn/

torino http://web.archive.org/web/20060331022100/www.torino2006.org/ITA/OlympicGames/home/index.html

athens http://web.archive.org/web/20050920173634/http://www.athens2004.com/

our village much better than other olympics beijing is nice though
http://www.globalairphotos.com/images/bc/vancouver/2009/vch2009_1146.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/4020964136_65e6c4ebd6_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4020205777_89d7fbbe4e_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/4020206243_5864026509_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/4020158169_efc530ae75_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/4020205421_ac4668ce92_b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/3901869980_95f3391cc2_b.jpg
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2830/olympicvillagepublcreal.jpg
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9687/olympicvillagegranitest.jpg

torino
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/105274122_55f192e8ef.jpg

beijing
http://images.beijing2008.cn/20080306/Img214262212.jpg
http://cache2.asset-cache.net/xc/80127617.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1933B836CAF14D5D5C8CC05387E660EFCDB B01E70F2B3269972

athens
http://images.beijing-2008.org/20070505/Img214049789.jpg

salt lake
http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/823633.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1936808AB6AB7C5FBAB4E2F3431172AAB1C A7CFF610D5B4FC25

sydney
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3181715002_2601d8e0da.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3180881481_d157370ce7.jpg

http://www.6717000.com/admin/uploads/article/moreimages/5245.jpg
http://www.olympic.org/Global/Images/News/10-2009/Olympic_Medals_1.jpg
http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_oly_experts__5/ept_sports_oly_experts-723132461-1255638765.jpg?ymtrRDCD0YMC45OD

bc place expanded from 60k to 75k
http://www.vancouver2010.com/img/00/14/81/big_venue-diagram---bcp-(level-2)_36original-gI.gif

[SlySi]

I have to say.
Those medals looks fkn sweet.
Great design and very unique. Probably one of the nicest medals Iv seen.

[hotong]

wow they look like shit

[Carl Johnson]

nYyqJEX2rDk

[orange7]

are those medals made out of gold, silver, or bronze with other metal compounds?

[ctsport]

Cool medals! :D

[illicitstylz]

our city looks much better than the other cities. good comparison.

[skyxx]

are those medals made out of gold, silver, or bronze with other metal compounds?

Most medals aren't 100% of one single metal. It's usually a mix of metals and compounds. Apparently, the Vancouver medals have small mix of recycled silicon circuit boards.

[MG1]

The Olympic torch run has been in the news for the last few days. First of all, I'm not a supporter of the Olympics being here, but wow, is this ever one helluva plan - very impressive. I mean instead of bringing the torch to the city and be done with it, it is being taken to every freaking community under the sun. I saw the route just for Vancouver Island. Unbelievable how they criss cross all over the place only to come back to where they started.

This is not going to be cheap. Just the torch alone is a few hundred bucks and there are thousands of them. Then there is the security involved.

I know it is too late to protest. And I'm not really protesting. Just floored by how the planning committee came up with this grand scheme that is going to cost a tremendous amount of money. Hell, with the kind of money it is going to cost, why not give it to the athletes who are competing? They are the ones who really need the support.

Having said that, I hope the protesters stay calm and not cause any problems. It would be pretty embarrassing for our country.

As far as protesters themselves are concerned, they have every right to protest the games even though it is too late. It brings attention to the fact that the games are turning out to be too extravagant and taxing on the general public.

One of the runners of the torch is the young girl who comes on the Telethon every year. The money saved from not running the torch in this fashion could have gone to her cause. Same as Terry Fox's mom who is part of the run. Use the money to fight cancer instead.

I understand the history behind the games and the traditions involved, but this running of the torch should have been simplified. If politicians and dignitaries want to be in the limelight and milk this event for all it's worth, do it some other way. Did Gregor Robertson have to be in Greece? Doesn't he have a city to run?

I can go on and on, and nothing is going to change. These people keep spending tax payers' money as if there was an endless supply of it. Am I going to protest? Nope. I've got better things to do (like spending my time on RS, LOL). Besides, shit happens and there's little you can do but to accept things for what they are.

[SpuGen]

Anyone else waching the Coverage on CTV right now?

I sure hope they dont drop the torch in the water.

[Tapioca]

This is not going to be cheap. Just the torch alone is a few hundred bucks and there are thousands of them. Then there is the security involved.

I know it is too late to protest. And I'm not really protesting. Just floored by how the planning committee came up with this grand scheme that is going to cost a tremendous amount of money. Hell, with the kind of money it is going to cost, why not give it to the athletes who are competing? They are the ones who really need the support.

VANOC is promoting these games as "Canada's games" so a relay across the country is an attempt to get the country excited about the games. If anything, I think the country could use something to get excited about considering the economy, lacklustre politics, and so on.


Having said that, I hope the protesters stay calm and not cause any problems. It would be pretty embarrassing for our country.

As far as protesters themselves are concerned, they have every right to protest the games even though it is too late. It brings attention to the fact that the games are turning out to be too extravagant and taxing on the general public.

I absolutely support their right to protest, but I'm tiring of the messages. I honestly think the various messages are now falling on deaf ears.

I think having "free speech zones" is somewhat embarassing. As long as they're not inciting violence, their rights should be respected. But, like others, I'm not listening to them.

[MG1]

VANOC is promoting these games as "Canada's games" so a relay across the country is an attempt to get the country excited about the games. If anything, I think the country could use something to get excited about considering the economy, lacklustre politics, and so on.

True. Watching the news just now, it is very apparent it does bring out a lot of excitement.

Did it have to be so grand?

The run is only one aspect of the games and it can be cost neutral. Most of the stuff has been paid for by corporations and the runners get the opportunity to buy back the torch they carried.

As for protesters. Yeah, their rants do fall on deaf ears.

[MG1]

One of the other things that bothers me a bit is the fact former athletes who won medals for our country are not given the opportunity to attend the games. I don't think they can even buy tickets if they wanted to.

Perhaps one of the corporations that have access to tickets might donate a few to these legends who, in the past, did our country proud by bringing back medals.

[Great68]

I hear the helicopters following the torch run over my office right now.

[q0192837465]

I believe Olympic is just a playground for the mega rich. They have fun while milking tax money from the government. Small frys like us suffer but no 1 really cares. Rich gets richer & we suffer. This is how is gonna be and it's how it's gonna stay.

[Tapioca]

One of the other things that bothers me a bit is the fact former athletes who won medals for our country are not given the opportunity to attend the games. I don't think they can even buy tickets if they wanted to.

Perhaps one of the corporations that have access to tickets might donate a few to these legends who, in the past, did our country proud by bringing back medals.

You can't please everyone: some complain about the corporatization of the games, but if you don't have corporate sponsors, then more money will be taken from the public coffers and of course we can't have that. As far as I'm concerned, if companies put up big money, then they should be given a share of tickets proportionate to their contribution. And as you suggest, if they're smart, they will give tickets to selected former athletes in order to boost their brands. Former athletes can buy tickets, but as general members of the public (subject to lottery, etc.)

[Tapioca]

I believe Olympic is just a playground for the mega rich. They have fun while milking tax money from the government. Small frys like us suffer but no 1 really cares. Rich gets richer & we suffer. This is how is gonna be and it's how it's gonna stay.

I think statements like these border on hyperbole.

Sure, most of us don't have money to buy condos in the Olympic Village (and considering the shody build quality, I wouldn't want to even if I had the money - trust me, I know as I live in a building with the same developer and contractor.) I can understand a statement like this if you're mentally ill, or below the poverty line and are struggling to make ends meet. But, let's face it - most of us on here are middle class and that likely won't change after the Olympics.

And it's not like we can't use some of the infrastructure we've gotten after the games - Canada Line, upgrade to the 99, Trout Lake centre upgrades, Richmond Olympic Oval, etc. These are public goods that generate social and economic returns.

[MG1]

And it's not like we can't use some of the infrastructure we've gotten after the games - Canada Line, upgrade to the 99, Trout Lake centre upgrades, Richmond Olympic Oval, etc. These are public goods that generate social and economic returns.

Again, you are right, but a lot and I mean a lot of people won't be using those facilities. Upper middle class and higher, definitely, but not the middle class and lower. The middle class have less and less disposable income these days. Also, the Canada Line was going to happen one way or another.

Anyway, the hype is here, everybody will get caught up in it, and nobody is going to give a rats ass until it is all over. So I guess it's party on!

Go, Canada, GO!

[MG1]

Thank god for the corporations. Without them, a lot of the things we take for granted would not be possible. Then again, without the consumer, they wouldn't be around.

Corporations live for events like the Olympics. They come across as heroes to a lot of people, but we have to remember they get so much out of these events.

The next few months are going to be a winfall for the politicians, as well. Time to compose those wonderful, inspiring speeches, and like the saps we are, we'll fall for it, forgetting about all the other terrible things that are going on.

Famous words by Bobby McFerrin:

don't worry........... be happy.

[q0192837465]

I think statements like these border on hyperbole.

Sure, most of us don't have money to buy condos in the Olympic Village (and considering the shody build quality, I wouldn't want to even if I had the money - trust me, I know as I live in a building with the same developer and contractor.) I can understand a statement like this if you're mentally ill, or below the poverty line and are struggling to make ends meet. But, let's face it - most of us on here are middle class and that likely won't change after the Olympics.

And it's not like we can't use some of the infrastructure we've gotten after the games - Canada Line, upgrade to the 99, Trout Lake centre upgrades, Richmond Olympic Oval, etc. These are public goods that generate social and economic returns.

The way I see it is that the rich ppl come in, suck a lot of money out from our system and call it "progress". Once the events r over, they take off & leave us with the bills. Yea, we dun notice it now but we will have to pay for everything in the long run. Tax hike leave most of us with less disposable income. With less money to spend the economy slows. It can come back & bite us in the end.

However, this is the case with locals. Vancouver has been relying on foreign for so long that i'm sure the Olympic spendings are positive in the overall pictures. Some wins and some loses. Sadly, I think locals like us r the ones who lose.

[Meowjin]

I think the only businesses to benefit are the hospitality and resteraunt/bar industries. I'm probably working 16 hour days 7 days a week.

[tgill]

Again, you are right, but a lot and I mean a lot of people won't be using those facilities. Upper middle class and higher, definitely, but not the middle class and lower. The middle class have less and less disposable income these days. Also, the Canada Line was going to happen one way or another.

Anyway, the hype is here, everybody will get caught up in it, and nobody is going to give a rats ass until it is all over. So I guess it's party on!

Go, Canada, GO!
agreed, although glad that trout lake icerink and facilities like that got replaced.
pitt river and golden ears not too bad either,& although not connected to the olympics per say the hwy1 and south fraser perimeter road are next.

along with the new port mann, cape horn interchange, and widened hwy1 these overpasses/on/off ramps will also be replaced
Gilmore;
Willingdon;
Douglas (new on/off ramp for commercial vehicles only);
Sprott;
Kensington;
Gaglardi;
Brunette;

cape horn interchange (looks huge but actually super compact compared to similar stuff in the us)
http://images.autodesk.com/flashassets/image_gallery/bim_award_winners/h5m/images/h5m_hw-100-c2_sk0010-c2-sk0010_cropped_larger_800x316.jpg
http://images.autodesk.com/flashassets/image_gallery/bim_award_winners/h5m/images/h5m_looking_east_larger_800x450.jpg
http://images.autodesk.com/flashassets/image_gallery/bim_award_winners/h5m/images/h5m_looking_west_larger_800x450.jpg

[Hondaracer]

lol..up until today i couldnt login to my ticketing account because i forgot my password, phoned in and got it back, only to realize how fucking insanely good my tickets are!! hahaha

i have the first round of playoff-round hockey at GM place, row 6 center ice in the club seats

then i have 8 for the opening ceremonies in the highlighted section:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/opening.jpg

:D :D

[sh0n]

How does on log in to their ticketing account to check where the seats are?

[7seven]

I think the only businesses to benefit are the hospitality and resteraunt/bar industries. I'm probably working 16 hour days 7 days a week.

I've already benefited from the Olympics :D There are a number of celebrities that will be coming in at the same time because they have sponsorship commitments to various corporations that are official Olympic sponsors and they will all need private security and transport. In the last month, I've already signed 4 new contracts and am in the process of locking down 2 more now.

The only con for me is that I spend all my time downtown pretty much so traffic and getting around will be chaos and filming on the TV production I work on will be interrupted because the city isn't granting permits during the Olympics, but other than that it'll be a good thing for me, plus I'm looking forward to all the parties :thumbsup:

[Durrann1984]

anyone else trying to sign in to purchase olympic tickets?

[Frenchie]

Yup. I'm getting the error page.

[Durrann1984]

same here man this is bs lol

[stealth604]

same!!

[Ichi]

same here....this sucks i woke up just to see error page

[Hondaracer]

i hate this shit.. same as last time just keep waiting and nothing

[Aleks]

im not getting errors, just slow as hell, and the pages open without any images/buttons

i cant get past the main page, i need to register still

[Frenchie]

At least it's good to know that I'm not alone! lol

[Aleks]

i keep getting the site for June 6th pre-sale.....lol here is what i get:

Phase 2 Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games tickets will go on sale Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 am (Pacific Time). We look forward to your return visit after 10:00 am.

[Durrann1984]

this is what i get
Phase 3 of Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games tickets are on sale on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, we are currently experiencing a higher than usual number of visitors to the website.


Please try again later. We apologize for any inconvenience. vancouver2010.com/tickets


lol hope no one bought tickets yet haha im selfish

[Aleks]

ya i got that too now...i wonder if anyone is gettin thru and gettin tickets

[Hondaracer]

fuck i got through all the way to choosing tickets but then when i hit available it sent me back to main page fuckkkkkkk

[Durrann1984]

awww shit lucky u got to that page! haha

[hypediss]

this is the whole lottery process

[Aleks]

just read this post on CBC.ca comments section:

It is a joke that the tickets for the olympics were sold out in 7 minutes..
100000 gone .Madonna would be impressed on the ability of the ticket agents she took 10 minutes for 51000. Hard to believe the Games were meant for the people of BC.
The site crashed twice when I tried to go on and then was just pulled.
So it is safe to say that on Monday plenty of tickets will be available thru scalpers..I'm discussed

[hypediss]

the 1800 number is jammed too -_-

this blows to many proportions

[Gh0stRider]

I can't even buy tickets if I wanted to. They only take Visa. Wtf!
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[Aleks]

on the main vancouver2010.com page the it doesnt say you can buy tickets now, it was the 1st option of the 4 in the middle of the screen

[hypediss]

project management at its best.

[Frenchie]

http://www.news1130.com/more.jsp?content=20091107_135118_9600


VANOC: Olympic ticket website not working
No timeline for repairs

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - The last wave of Olympic tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, but website problems are making things difficult for ticket buyers. VANOC says it is having technical problems with its website.

There's no word on what the problems could be, but they hope to have the site running smoothly soon. One News1130 listener e-mailed us to say he can't even log on.

Mike phoned News1130 and tells us he's had nothing but problems all morning. "It's been a nightmare. Forty-five minutes to get on the website and then once I was on I thought, 'OK, I'm going to buy tickets,' and then there was no link to actually buy the tickets. It kept taking me back to a screen that said 'Phase Two tickets go on sale in June."

Mike adds it's a major issue for people who've been waiting months to get their tickets and it's nothing but frustrating.

To try and get your tickets click here . News1130 is the official radio station of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

[Aleks]

hopefully they just shut it down and set a new time, like tommorow at 10am. I dont wanna sit here all day hitting refresh button

[Hondaracer]

yea fuck have wasted so much time with this shit :/

[Durrann1984]

^^ wasted 45 minutes fak

[Frenchie]

45 minutes? Try waiting online since 9:45.

[Hondaracer]

im still trying, no luck

[punkwax]

What a disappointment. Been waiting so long to try for the Gold. :(

Site says now postponed until the 14th. There's hope yet!

[stealth604]

postponed till next sat...

http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-news/vancouver-2010-phase-3-ticket-sales-postponed-to-november-14_185406gg.html

[winson604]

LOL harsh fail. Good thing I didn't wake up.

[Hondaracer]

the tickets i have up until now:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/closing.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/ladiesFreeProgram.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/mensFreeProgram.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/mensShortProgram.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/opening1-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/openingupper.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/pairsfreeprogram.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/playoffhockey.jpg

[quasi]

postponed till next sat...

http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-news/vancouver-2010-phase-3-ticket-sales-postponed-to-november-14_185406gg.html


Awesome, I was busy this morning.

[Durrann1984]

round 2 guys haha

[Domani]

is it normal while in the waiting room the images don't show up anymore, just txt?

[hypediss]

im still in the virtual waiting room... wtf

[Durrann1984]

same here
great..this is so bulshit

[Domani]

i wonder if calling would be a better idea

[FAWKER]

lol, still in the waiting room and looks like ticket supplies are running out

2010 TICKET UPDATE
Sessions listed below are no longer available or are down to single seats only as of November 14, 10:15 am

Ceremonies (14 sessions left)


Ice Hockey (50 sessions left)


Figure Skating (10 sessions left)


Short Track (5 sessions left)


Speed Skating (12 sessions left)


Snowboard (6 sessions left)


Freestyle Skiing (8 sessions left)


Curling (33 sessions left)


Olympic Sessions in Whistler
No Olympic sessions in Whistler are currently available.

[Domani]

where can u see that info?

[FAWKER]

bottom of waititng room

[Hondaracer]

same old BS :/

[Durrann1984]

[QUOTE=FAWKER;6683026]lol, still in the waiting room and looks like ticket supplies are running out

2010 TICKET UPDATE
Sessions listed below are no longer available or are down to single seats only as of November 14, 10:15 am

Ceremonies (14 sessions left)


Ice Hockey (50 sessions left)


Figure Skating (10 sessions left)


Short Track (5 sessions left)


QUOTE]

[hypediss]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

thats all i got to say.

this is major failage, been waiting for an hour

[Hondaracer]

i dont get why they say "no longer available"

but have a quantity for the remaining?

[Blinky]

i dont get why they say "no longer available"

but have a quantity for the remaining?

A:

Each heading indicates the total number of sessions remaining for that sport; sessions listed under each are no longer available or are down to single seats only.

So, as example...

Ice Hockey (46 sessions left)
IH009 - Men's Prelim CAN-NOR
IH019 - Men's Prelim SUI-CAN
IH031 - Men's Prelim CAN-USA
IH050 - Men's Gold Medal

I read this as -- tickets are available for all hockey except preliminary rds with Canada and the Gold Medal game. Kind of makes sense -- the first tickets to go were the Canada Hockey games plus the Figure Skating Free skates.

Looks like there are still tix available for the ceremonies though, which is cool... how much longer I'm willing to wait is a diff story though.

[Domani]

i give up, just gona watch it on tv lol

[punkwax]

Fuck, I completely forgot.

Started trying at 12:30, got into 15 waiting rooms and within 20 mins I was in.

Got some quarterfinal mens Hockey and some curling which includes Canada vs. USA.

I can't believe I forgot... had a system. No gold for me :(

[stealth604]

i got 4 tickets to opening ceremonies.. $175 each.. =)

[Domani]

^ how long did u have to wait

[CT10]

its bullshit, i finally got past the waiting room, now when im buying tickets it keeps saying

All available tickets in the quantity you have requested for this session are currently held in other customers’ shopping carts or are in the process of being purchased by other customers.

Recommendation: Try searching for one ticket at a time when pairs are no longer available. Great single seats may remain — though single seats won’t be seated together, purchasing single seats is the best way to ensure that you don’t miss your event!

[stealth604]

40 mins.. i got lucky

[skyxx]

I guess I'll be busy hitting on European chicks. :drool

[tgill]

new olympic village photos
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVGreenRoof1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVCivicCentreScienceWorld.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVPlazaBenches.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVRooftopsDowntown.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVPlazaTables.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVHabitatIsland.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVPlazaRibs.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVHingeParkPipeBridge.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVHingeParkPedestrianBridge.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVGreenRoof2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/oct2gon/OPVHingeParkBCPlace.jpg

[Hondaracer]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/DSC04688.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/DSC04696.jpg

[Greenstoner]

^ wow and how much those cost you ??

[The_AK]

have u guys heard of "Pin trading"? I only found out about this recently and was told that its very popular during the olympics. Personally I think its fucking retarded and just another money grab. Was going through this pamphlet we have at work and theres like 250 of these pins and each one sells for $10. Now think of all the olympic-fanatics that are going to blow their money on this! lol

I'm pro-olympics and look forward to them, what are your guys' thoughts on "pin trading" and have you heard about it before? :S

[taylor192]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/DSC04696.jpg

What are the tickets to?

I have a few more tickets than that :D I'll post a similar pic when they arrive

[taylor192]

^ wow and how much those cost you ??

If he spent anywhere close to what I did, $5K.

[slammer111]

Buddies and I all entered the lottery. I didn't get any but my buddies each scored 20 tickets. It was something along the lines of $1500-2000 each. Of course it depends on the events in the package.

[Hondaracer]

If he spent anywhere close to what I did, $5K.

that stack in my hand is more like 15

opening, closing, figure skating, hockey

[skyxx]

15K? DAmn BALLIN!

[taylor192]

that stack in my hand is more like 15

opening, closing, figure skating, hockey

Fuck, sell/trade me figure skating! All I could get is ice dance. :(

[chic604]

Just got this in my email:

The Ceremonies Cast Team is looking for a few more MALE volunteer performers. Do you know any guys who would like a chance to be part of the show? Give the gift of Olympic participation this holiday season - refer a guy! Our next (and hopefully last) audition for men only will be Wednesday evening. We still have a few unfilled spots in a variety of roles. Some have rehearsals starting immediately; some don't start until January. If you know any guys 17 or older who might enjoy being a volunteer performer, please have them register online at http://ceremonies2010.com/register and use the Source Code: RD2010. We will call selected applicants by Tuesday to schedule them for a simple and quick audition Wednesday night between 7:30 and 9pm. Please note that most available roles do not require dance skills: athleticism and general movement ability are all that is needed.

Thanks,The Ceremonies Cast TeamCast Hotline: 778-331-3300

Rehearsal schedules are pretty intense, usually 2x a week, especially starting mid-January. Most of my schedule just says PM or All Day, lol!

[Hondaracer]

Fuck, sell/trade me figure skating! All I could get is ice dance. :(

figure skating seems to be in demand

[StylinRed]

wth why havent i gotten my tickets yet -_-

[Greenstoner]

wow...15k, you are so balling... i wish i can attend one of the hockey game man

[Durrann1984]

that stack in my hand is more like 15

opening, closing, figure skating, hockey

holy shit i had a hard time getting ONE ticket

how the heck u get so many haha

[Hondaracer]

more than one person bought em for me, family etc.

[Vansterdam]

noob question, can i still get ticks to the opening/closing ceremonies directly? or do i gotta buy it from someone? anyone wanna hook up a link ? thanks

[StylinRed]

from what i heard all the opening/closing were sold out

and they're selling for like double face value+ on ebay

[Durrann1984]

anyone get their tix yet
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[G-spec]

If he spent anywhere close to what I did, $5K.


Fuck, sell/trade me figure skating! All I could get is ice dance. :(



you spent 5 grand for Ice Dance..... really ?



jus fckin wit ya bro, I'm not judgin....:D
what is ice dance anyway ? like literally ice fckin dancing ?

[Hondaracer]

the pairs ice dance or w/e where the man and the woman "dance" on ice? lol

and yea Vansterdamn, scalpers and ebay are the only way to get opening now, they are going for quite the premium

[Durrann1984]

mcdonalds gonna have free wifi
Next yr
just in time for olympics
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[StylinRed]

anyone get their tix yet
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not yet :( wth?




and yea Vansterdamn, scalpers and ebay are the only way to get opening now, they are going for quite the premium

yeah its really tempting :/

[spyker]

My friends boyfriend is a professional ticket scalper(he does this for a living),he told me he has a bunch of olympic tickets,which ones for what event,I have no idea.He mentioned he will tell me what he's got when the olympics is near.

If anyone is interested,let me know,I will see what I can do.

[taylor192]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f18/taylor192/IMG_1973.jpg

I have 8 tickets I'm willing to sell at face value, no scalping cause that's not cool:
Feb 19 21:00 - FIN-GER - 327 row 3 seats 105-106 ($88)
Feb 20 12:00 - NOR-SUI - 305 row 3 seats 1-2 ($88)
Feb 20 21:00 - GER-BLR - 311 row 10 seats 3-4 ($88), 318 row 15 seats 5-6 ($56)

Please PM, don't reply or I'll delete this and report in classifieds.

They are crappy games, I know, yet we bid blind in the first round and I got these :(

[Meowjin]

^which one is one will be the most entertaining?

I'll pick up a pair.

[taylor192]

^which one is one will be the most entertaining?

I'll pick up a pair.
Probably Fin-Ger, please PM, I didn't mean to turn this into a classified post.

[skyxx]

Are you gonna part out the Arm hair?

[taylor192]

Are you gonna part out the Arm hair?

My friends made the same comment... I'm blond, that's the damn autocorrect feature of my photo program. :p

[ziggyx]

Just thought I'd bump this thread since the olympics are less than two weeks away. Even though I was not too fond of the olympics coming to vancouver before, I am kind of excited now. I think it'll be pretty crazy in vancouver when Canada wins the hockey events. lol

Aside from hockey I plan to watch the half pipe events as well. Hopefully catch some other events as well.

Most importantly 2 weeks off of school. Can't wait:thumbsup:

[chun]

Anyone else volunteering?

[StylinRed]

got rid of my xtra opening tickets, fer face value :/



should be an exciting show tho

[Meowjin]

anyone have any tickets they are willing to get rid of for facevalue? PM ME. I regret not gettinga nything.

[slammer111]

^ I have some here, but with premium (nothing crazy) attached. Nobody is going to sell for face value unless we're talking friends and family. For the amount of hassle (not to mention an "interest-free loan" to VANOC) it's simply not worth it.

PM please.

1 day left. w00t! :D

[StylinRed]

^^^ like 80% of the tickets on the fan2fan site are for face value

[taylor192]

^^^ like 80% of the tickets on the fan2fan site are for face value

People are getting afraid they'll be stuck with them, and don't feel like hanging out infront of venues to scalp them last minute.

I lowered the price of all my remaining tickets to just over face value on the Fan-2-Fan site and they are all sold now. The little bit of profit I made will pay for the 4 GER-BLR men's hockey tickets I cannot get rid of.

[quasi]

Anyone else volunteering?

Unfortunately my wife is, wish she wasn't because it's totally going to screw up my schedule for two weeks. She's doing something in the athletes village.

[dink]

Olympic route map!!

http://olympichostcity.vancouver.ca/pdf/Olympic%20route%20network%20maps.pdf

[Gh0stRider]

starting to see athletes in town.

Saw Team Russia in Burnaby.

[sanwugi]

please pm me if anybody has tickets the\y're willing to sell!

[taylor192]

please pm me if anybody has tickets the\y're willing to sell!

Search the marketplace you lazy bum.

[DuhDang]

I can get a pair of opening tickets for 1300. Its from the school PM if you want

[ShyGuy]

on the fan 2 fan site u see some people asking $75K for 4 gold medal hockey tickets...hahah

[C.Dub]

do u guys know where and when the free event spots are?

[HonestTea]

I'm down for some nice face-valued tickets as well! Feel free to PM me before you put it up on the Marketplace or whatever :haha:

[chun]

Unfortunately my wife is, wish she wasn't because it's totally going to screw up my schedule for two weeks. She's doing something in the athletes village.

Haha "unfortunately". Do you know what she's doing? She probably already knows this but in case she doesn't, let her know that there's been a lot of harassment from protesters lately to those wearing the uniform, so she should watch out :eek:

[Tegra_Devil]

got tickets to the mens aerials at cypress :) woot woot

[Hondaracer]

if anyones interested i'm selling a pair of tickets to the opening ceremonies for $2500 [basically face value + commitment fee's i had to pay] the value on each ticket is $1100

they are in row "B" of the upper bowl

http://www.fhwm.ca/openingupper.jpg

i'm using 2 of them and i'm selling the other two

i can provide all paper work, ID, etc. if anyones interested, should be a pretty good view

[Durrann]

whats the site for fan 2 fan

tried googling. failed.

[Hondaracer]

vancouver2010.com

have to create an account then search for events, then on the left hand side you'll see "available fan 2 fan"

[YWNM]

anyone have any tickets they are willing to get rid of for facevalue? PM ME. I regret not gettinga nything.

No, but I've got a transit pass for sale..... oh... wait.... you still owe me for the last one.

Good to see you're up and posting so early - you won't mind my early morning door ringing.

[The_AK]

anyone else feel vancouver is "lacking" something for these winter games?

i lol'd when i saw this report
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100201/bc_cypress_snowhaul_100201/20100202?hub=BritishColumbiaHome&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[orange7]

anyone else feel vancouver is "lacking" something for these winter games?

i lol'd when i saw this report
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100201/bc_cypress_snowhaul_100201/20100202?hub=BritishColumbiaHome&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

lol.. what a way to spend money. At least it's not our money.

[4doorVIP]

http://www.mbarrick.net/livejournal/2009/07/vancouver_2010_mascots_sumi_quatchi_miga_mukmuk_pe dobear.jpg

[The_AK]

someone should definitely print out a bunch of those (movie poster sized) and post them around the Olympic venues, i wonder how many people would actually recognize fifth friend, haha

[Domani]

starting to see athletes in town.

Saw Team Russia in Burnaby.

yeah me too at metro

[ivanz]

I'm not really interested in any of the games...but planning to party at night at various country houses and sober up/sleep during the day.

[sh0n]

I have the following tickets at facevalue - brought them during Round 1 and simply can't make it to the games.

These games are on a Friday / Saturday - Start time 4:30pm

Men's Olympic Hockey
Feb 19, 2010 (Friday)
Men’s Prelim Hockey – CZE vs LAT – CAT B – Section 305 4:30 – 7:00pm - 2 Left

Feb 20, 2010 (Saturday)
Men’s Prelim Hockey – LAT vs SVK – CAT B – Section 321 4:30 – 7:00pm - 4 Left

$176 for a pair - selling at face value

Please private message

[winson604]

do u guys know where and when the free event spots are?

http://www.downtownvancouver.net/files/OlympicMapBlack.pdf

http://www.citycaucus.com/2010free

http://www.vancouveraccess2010.com/2010-olympic-games-free-attractions/

[ziggyx]

anyone else feel vancouver is "lacking" something for these winter games?

i lol'd when i saw this report
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100201/bc_cypress_snowhaul_100201/20100202?hub=BritishColumbiaHome&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

this winter is extremely warm. I'm going to school in the mornings and coming home wearing just a sweater. Does anyone else have a feeling we'll get a dump of snow sometime in spring? lol

[+Kardboard+]

Going to three events, just got my tix today. :D

Also, here's Vancity Buzz's complete guide to the Olympic season, parties, pavilions, protests and all! Augments my post of their guide to free stuff during the Olympics in VLS General.

http://bit.ly/9uk8NC

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2gcXrLJP9I/AAAAAAAACoY/njvt1ZgU4G0/s640/Olympics+Guide+Badge.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2gcXrLJP9I/AAAAAAAACoY/njvt1ZgU4G0/s1600-h/Olympics+Guide+Badge.jpg)
After years of waiting the Vancouver 2010 Olympics are here and Vancouverites are ready to celebrate with the world in style. Before you head out that door check out the most comprehensive and easy-to-read guide you will find anywhere. It will be continuously updated and new features will be added daily. Just check it out for yourself below:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jEKqUL3GI/AAAAAAAACpY/Ejyft6nq7hc/s200/Vancouver+2010+Torch+Relay.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jEKqUL3GI/AAAAAAAACpY/Ejyft6nq7hc/s1600-h/Vancouver+2010+Torch+Relay.jpg)Torch Relay (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/01/vancouver-2010-olympics-torch-relay.html): With the torch touching down in your neighbourhood soon check back with this guide. We got schedule, celebrations, live updates, and much, much more...




http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jF0OlOjrI/AAAAAAAACpg/5ni_rKAuKTY/s200/BC_Canada_Pavilion_large.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jF0OlOjrI/AAAAAAAACpg/5ni_rKAuKTY/s1600-h/BC_Canada_Pavilion_large.jpg)
Canadian Pavilions: (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/01/vancouver-2010-olympics-canadian.html) Provincial and Territory houses will showcase during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Click on the link to see a comprehensive list of all the Canadian Pavilions.
International Pavilions (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/01/vancouver-2010-olympics-international.html): Sochi House, USA House, Heineken House and much, much more in extensive International pavilions list.





http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jLtSGMD1I/AAAAAAAACpo/sXEO20mnNv4/s200/free.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jLtSGMD1I/AAAAAAAACpo/sXEO20mnNv4/s1600-h/free.jpg)Free Events (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/02/vancouver-2010-olympics-free-events.html): If you don't have tickets fear not Vancouverites, the city has a lot of free events going on around the 2010 Winter Olympic games and Vancity Buzz has the complete guide.





http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jMWLlIurI/AAAAAAAACpw/NIDKnO81Nbw/s200/alexisonfire+LiveCity+Yaletown.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jMWLlIurI/AAAAAAAACpw/NIDKnO81Nbw/s1600-h/alexisonfire+LiveCity+Yaletown.jpg)LiveCity Yaletown (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/01/livecity-yaletown-olympics-schedule.html)
LiveCity Downtown (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/01/livecity-cambiegeorgia-olympics.html)
Richmond O-Zone (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/01/vancouver-2010-olympics-richmond-o-zone.html)
LiveSites and celebrations in the suburbs (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/02/live-sites-vancouver-2010-olympics.html)





http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jOcZGsboI/AAAAAAAACp4/XdXKDRkwkpo/s200/Vancouver+2010+Club+party.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jOcZGsboI/AAAAAAAACp4/XdXKDRkwkpo/s1600-h/Vancouver+2010+Club+party.jpg)Clubs and Partying (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/02/vancouver-olympic-parties-2010.html): Vancouver nightlife has been getting better and with the Olympics there's so many parties that we can keep track. So we've highlighted what we view are the hottest parties in town every night!
Photo by j evans photo (http://www.clubzone.com/me/j%20evans%20photo) at Caprice Nightclub Vancouver (http://www.clubzone.com/c/Vancouver/Nightclub/Caprice_Nightclub.html)


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jQVfufCUI/AAAAAAAACqA/RqOo5Q3p9t8/s200/2010+Olympic+Transportation+plan.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jQVfufCUI/AAAAAAAACqA/RqOo5Q3p9t8/s1600-h/2010+Olympic+Transportation+plan.jpg)
Transportation (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/02/vancouver-2010-olympics-transportation.html): modes, street plans, maps, bus re-routes, costs, and more...





http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jQ0MPlt4I/AAAAAAAACqI/KvT_HUnGSNw/s200/k.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jQ0MPlt4I/AAAAAAAACqI/KvT_HUnGSNw/s1600-h/k.jpg)Weather (Live and Forecasts) (http://weatheroffice.gc.ca/2010/index_e.html)


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jRv2rj27I/AAAAAAAACqQ/lRX2Sq9pHpM/s200/olympic+security.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jRv2rj27I/AAAAAAAACqQ/lRX2Sq9pHpM/s1600-h/olympic+security.jpg)

Security (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/02/security-vancouver-2010-olympics.html): A necessary evil to ensure the safety and keep the pesky protesters out of the venues. Our guide will prepare you for the increased security

Protesting (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/01/protesting-failed-effort-during.html): Don't know what they hope to acheive, but they'll be there. Word of advice, avoid and ignore. They'll go away. Hopefully.


Useful Links:
Tourism Vancouver (http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/)

[Durrann]

anyone working at the Bay ?
all the red zip up olympic hoodies are sold out

[1exotic]

Arnold Schwarzenegger is gonna be running in Stanley Park with the flame, epic.

[+Kardboard+]

Arnold Schwarzenegger is gonna be running in Stanley Park with the flame, epic.
......AH AM AHHHH-NOLD AHND WELCOMHE TO DA VAHNNNCOUVAH.

[Ch28]

Going to three events, just got my tix today. :D

Also, here's Vancity Buzz's complete guide to the Olympic season, parties, pavilions, protests and all! Augments my post of their guide to free stuff during the Olympics in VLS General.

http://bit.ly/9uk8NC

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jOcZGsboI/AAAAAAAACp4/XdXKDRkwkpo/s200/Vancouver+2010+Club+party.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tTCyS07dYVs/S2jOcZGsboI/AAAAAAAACp4/XdXKDRkwkpo/s1600-h/Vancouver+2010+Club+party.jpg)Clubs and Partying (http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/02/vancouver-olympic-parties-2010.html): Vancouver nightlife has been getting better and with the Olympics there's so many parties that we can keep track. So we've highlighted what we view are the hottest parties in town every night!
Photo by j evans photo (http://www.clubzone.com/me/j%20evans%20photo) at Caprice Nightclub Vancouver (http://www.clubzone.com/c/Vancouver/Nightclub/Caprice_Nightclub.html)

I'd love to party with the one on the right

[choda]

Frig just came back from the OFH and man is it crazy in there, all these IOC members and other high profile people, you can tell the Olympics are here!

[invader]

anyone going to be Molson Canadian Hockey house on Day 5 ?

[Hondaracer]

Was just at the Surrey torch ceremony thing holyyyyy fuckkk it was packed, got too see the flame up close and fire works were decent

good crowd though going to these things really brings to light the games are here
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[invader]

where in surrey was it?

did anyone else catch on Pratt and Taylor today how Pratt slagged Surrey.

[Hondaracer]

It was at the park at central city probably 15,000 ppl
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[Hondaracer]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/torch2-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/torch1-1.jpg

was packed shoulder to shoulder like symphony of fire etc. all good spirited crowd

[murd0c]

where in surrey was it?

did anyone else catch on Pratt and Taylor today how Pratt slagged Surrey.

ya I heard that, I was really suprised they said that. Then they tried to back peddle that most of the listeners of from surrey.

[Durrann]

oh shieet its gonna be crazy exciting

i aint staying home too many events out there
cant keep track

"cant stop wont stop"

[goo3]

Torch is swinging through East Van on Thursday around 1pm!

Click on the downtown dot and then day 105.

http://www.vancouver2010.com/more-2010-information/olympic-torch-relay/olympic-torch-relay-interactive-map/

[Tim Budong]

wow
opening ceremony rehersals were classy, but not that great
i wont spoil anything tho

security was very anal about cellphones..at least in my line,

[syee]

For all you guys with iPhones and iPod Touch, if you're wondering if there's an app for the Olympic events, of course there is! (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/2010guide-vancouver-2010-olympic/id350892863?mt=8)

Loaded it on my Touch so I can quickly look up what's going on when my friends from out of town come to visit. Just saw it today on iTunes and installed it so I haven't really had a chance to play around with it.

[+Kardboard+]

Launch that app then shake the device to get some easter eggs. :p

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/4715/20100208086.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/20100208086.jpg/)

[Meowjin]

so whats the details about the richmond event?

[Durrann]

i heard the ozone right now is packed like crazy
its official opening today
rumour has it at least 20, 000 ppl there now

[6o4_dc]

Anyone know if the houses, ie Heineken house is a 19+ event? or is it available to all ages?

[Gh0stRider]

Holland house is open to all ages. 19+ in certain areas.




i heard the ozone right now is packed like crazy
its official opening today
rumour has it at least 20, 000 ppl there now

Ya, it was packed. Sooo many people.


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[Veleno]

Holland house is open to all ages. 19+ in certain areas.

http://media.greenradio.topscms.com/images/98/8a/a4f4bc8046fa9587889e8442d007.jpeg

[rsx]

i heard the ozone right now is packed like crazy
its official opening today
rumour has it at least 20, 000 ppl there now

FAAAAAAAAAAACK.

Why don't they advertise these things.

I saw the fireworks from my apt. It looked nutty!

[Gh0stRider]

http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c54102/x2_a676b0
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[6o4_dc]

Holland house is open to all ages. 19+ in certain areas.



Dang, I just found a section out of citycaucus

"Entrance to the Holland Heineken House is free of charge, but ID must be shown. Minors (those less than 19 years) should be accompanied by an adult at all times"

Maybe not?
I wonder if I show my employee card from CHP if they'll accept it...

[chouchou]

Don't know if this has been asked already, but are events being streamed online by the big broadcasters, such as the opening ceremonies, and most gold medal events?

[Ch28]

Was at Ozone with TRD604, darthchilli and Kardboard. Place was packed to the tits with people. The "security check" was lame and there really wasn't anything bad about it from my end.

I walked past Tamara Taggert and Pamela Martin as they were leaving the Ozone with a giant bag of popcorn. I assume they were leaving cause they finished wrapping up the news from there.

Holland Heineken House looks pretty good. The main issue is parking. It's HORRIBLE down there. I parked at Richmond Center (spent 10 minutes circling for parking) and walked across to Ozone. Leaving Richmond Center was a mess so be prepared for that.

[Ch28]

Oh yeah........


RBC REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMIX!!!!!!!!!!

[Gh0stRider]

Oh yeah........


RBC REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMIX!!!!!!!!!!


haha...that will never get old

[slammer111]

Heineken house was closed or something? Nobody going in or out.

Parking sucks crap. If you are going to go, go past 8pm, when all parking becomes free.

Watched Rick Hansen whip by with the torch. :D

[HonestTea]

Was at Ozone with TRD604, darthchilli and Kardboard. Place was packed to the tits with people. The "security check" was lame and there really wasn't anything bad about it from my end.

I walked past Tamara Taggert and Pamela Martin as they were leaving the Ozone with a giant bag of popcorn. I assume they were leaving cause they finished wrapping up the news from there.

Holland Heineken House looks pretty good. The main issue is parking. It's HORRIBLE down there. I parked at Richmond Center (spent 10 minutes circling for parking) and walked across to Ozone. Leaving Richmond Center was a mess so be prepared for that.

haha...that will never get old

Pics of Tamara Taggart? ;) :D

[sLiCkRiCk]

http://www.vancouversun.com/2543140.bin

[Gh0stRider]

Heineken house was closed or something? Nobody going in or out.

Parking sucks crap. If you are going to go, go past 8pm, when all parking becomes free.

Watched Rick Hansen whip by with the torch. :D

that place is not open till friday.

[+Kardboard+]

Oh yeah........


RBC REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMIX!!!!!!!!!!

haha...that will never get old
Yeah man! hahahhahaahHAHAHAHAHA

The MC there was like, "PUT YOUR HANDS UP IN THE AIIRRR...PUT YOUR CELL PHONES IN THE AIRRRR"

We were like........WTF?!?!?!?! then later on they start "rapping" and stuff, one guy goes...


RBC REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMIX!!!!!!!!!!

/Olympics

:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

[Gh0stRider]

Molson Canadian Hockey House

http://storage.canoe.ca/v1/dynamic_resize/?src=http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/News/gallery/2010/02/10/MAR_02.10.10_1228.jpg&size=550

[Ronin]

Was at Ozone with TRD604, darthchilli and Kardboard. Place was packed to the tits with people. The "security check" was lame and there really wasn't anything bad about it from my end.

I walked past Tamara Taggert and Pamela Martin as they were leaving the Ozone with a giant bag of popcorn. I assume they were leaving cause they finished wrapping up the news from there.

Holland Heineken House looks pretty good. The main issue is parking. It's HORRIBLE down there. I parked at Richmond Center (spent 10 minutes circling for parking) and walked across to Ozone. Leaving Richmond Center was a mess so be prepared for that.

How far back were you guys? When you called, I was already in and had been for some time...I was in front.

[Tegra_Devil]

just saw the torch go down montroyal in N.van heading up to grouse

[Gh0stRider]

How far back were you guys? When you called, I was already in and had been for some time...I was in front.

we were by the Holland House.

[Harvey Specter]

Molson Canadian Hockey House

http://storage.canoe.ca/v1/dynamic_resize/?src=http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/News/gallery/2010/02/10/MAR_02.10.10_1228.jpg&size=550

Wow, this is the best we can do?

[lilaznviper]

thats the best molson can do

anyone going down to yaletown tmr for the celebrations?

[InvisibleSoul]

Since I never went to the opening ceremony rehearsal, I don't feel bound to keep secret what I found out about it...

Don't read it if you want to be surprised!

1. Everyone must wear white, they will be using the crowd as a projector screen.

2. Everyone might be given a flashlight, not sure if they will have wireless control to create patterns in the crowd.

3. Although Cirque du Soleil is not producing the event, there will still be Circus performers from Montreal.

4. There will be fake snow falling from the ceiling as well as paper maple leaves falling (I suspect a presentation depicting the seasons).

5. The ceremony does have elements of the Host 4 Nations and Totem poles will rise from the ground.

6. There will be a ski-jumper or acrobatic circus performer mimicking a ski-jump through the rings of an olympic logo.

7. One of the circus performers will be "running" (attached to wires) through fields on the prairies then rise above the ground.

8. The entire floor is white and looks like ice, projectors will show the ice "cracking" and whales will appear beneath the surface.

9. There will be projections of northern lights and other images, sources weren't clear weather or not they were on the domed roof of the stadium or on hanging screens.

10. Sarah Mclachlan is a confirmed singer, but there was a stand in for the final performer who will be a surprise come Friday.

[The_AK]

thats the best molson can do

anyone going down to yaletown tmr for the celebrations?

Tomorrow? Opening ceremony is on the 12th, is it not?

As for Heineken house, good thing its 19+, would suck having a bunch of punk ass teens running around in ed hardy

[Meowjin]

more details on the arnold running through stanley park? he's my idol ever since i was little.


Also what should I checkout tomorrow? gonna wake up early, go down to ge square.

any rs'ers wanna meet up? my friends are lame.

[raygunpk]

make friends with K-Dub

[The_AK]

more details on the arnold running through stanley park? he's my idol ever since i was little.


Also what should I checkout tomorrow? gonna wake up early, go down to ge square.

any rs'ers wanna meet up? my friends are lame.

i might go to Sochi house tomorrow, apparently its really sick there

[chun]

Since I never went to the opening ceremony rehearsal, I don't feel bound to keep secret what I found out about it...

Don't read it if you want to be surprised!

It's two more days from now. Just leave it a secret like everyone asked for it to be instead of throwing in the spoiler.

[miss_crayon]

Went to Casa Italian at Roundhouse today for a sneak preview. Lots of hot italians walking around! Opens tomorrow. Wine and food tasting are for like..a dollar or something?

My only concern was Casa Italia were giving away cheese knifes...don't know if that's a smart idea. It may be small..but kinda dangerous if you ask me.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/64604961.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1265873372&Signature=AFOpFUVQJKDv98xUMQoYxQDonPw%3D

[MG1]

This is so fun.

[lilaznviper]

more details on the arnold running through stanley park? he's my idol ever since i was little.


Also what should I checkout tomorrow? gonna wake up early, go down to ge square.

any rs'ers wanna meet up? my friends are lame.

I"ll probably be down there tmr if I have nothing to do and if it's not raining like crazy
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[Durrann]

the torch relay is gonna pass by trout lake community centre at around 2pm

rumour has it they going down victoria drive from killarney community

[orange7]

gonna watch the torch relay at school.

[Ch28]

Does anybody have any info on the road closures for Ahhhhhnold's torch run Friday morning?

He's suppose to be at Prospect Point in Stanley Park @ 6:21am Friday. I want to head over there to catch him and then head off to work but I don't know how traffic is like.