SkiFreak

Haven't been on the forums in ages. Just acquired my first bid book: a Calgary 88. Showed up at a Goodwill for $20, however with a couple other books, a music CD and a stamp card for $15 off purchases over $25, I got all four items for $11.50. Didn't realize how big these books were. It's not super thick but about the size of a medium to large pizza box. Anyone know how much the Calgary bid book goes for? Seems like there is a wide range for this one.

More deets and leaks from the potential Vancouver 2030 bid: Castanet: Olympics at Sun Peaks? Sun Peaks considered as possible venue in Vancouver's Olympics bid, documents show

Plenty of big leaked details about Vancouver's 2030 bid in this article from Castanet in Kelowna, BC: Castanet: Multimillion-dollar museum replacement trumps Games as BC NDP 2030 funding priority Includes deets about venue changes from 2010.

Did the ceremony pop up on Youtube yet? I didn't have a chance to watch it.

But what to do about that Steven Seagal guy?

Looks like the Antonov An-225 was destroyed. It was here in Calgary about 5 years ago picking up O&G equipment. It was here a few times in the past. This is the former Buran space shuttle carrier. Insider: World's largest cargo aircraft was destroyed during a Russian attack on an airfield, Ukrainian minister says

Start watching this training video!

Watch your social media accounts. I'm seeing reports on twitter that Russian hackers are taking over social media accounts and profiles. Good thing I'm not into any cryptocurrencies.

So...um... is this still going ahead? Or do we have to start digging bomb shelters?

But according to Star Trek, WWIII wasn't supposed to happen until 2026!

Another post-Olympics article, from Castanet in Kelowna, BC: Castanet: Cyber concerns continue - At Olympics, cybersecurity worries linger in background (Feb 20,2022)

A couple good wrap-up articles from the Calgary Herald: Calgary Herald: Scott Stinson: The Olympics were strange. May there never be another Games like it (Feb 20, 2022) Calgary Herald: Scott Stinson: The IOC looks forward to next Olympics, but tough memories will linger (Feb 21, 2022)

Chek News from Victoria (BC) has a decent wrap-up, verdict article: Chek News: After Beijing bubble bursts, can the IOC save the Olympics?

I'm gonna have to watch the replay in primetime this evening. Once again CBC cut to a commercial at a key part.

I actually enjoyed the closing more than the opening. But where was Sarah Brightman when they started singing You and Me?