The post Olympic blues have set in. We watched the closing ceremonies this morning. OK, truth be told, the opening and closing ceremonies are not my favorite. Too much symbolism, that even the announcers sound iffy about as they read their notes. But at least it gave us something to watch as we pedalled the bikes for an hour.
How great was it that an Italian won the cross country ski marathon? and we got to hear that anthem again? and again? I love the 2nd part where they start singing "meatball, spaghetti, fettucine, frommaggio, pizza pizza pizza" Well, that's what I sang.
And any show that has the "Rotari, wh-oh oh oh" song is ok with me.
But, HEY !! how about our guy Apolo Anton Ohno ?? Trust the Seattle-ite to at least try during his event. (and that's my last Bode slam, for you WWF fans).
He is totally cool. And I'm sending Gina down to his dad's salon for a hair cut this week.
Clara Hughes is our new favorite Canadian. Her interviews were so great. A marked contrast listening to her and oh, say, any 16 year old ice skater or snowboarder...."awesome, like" Of course, she's an ancient and mature 32 years old.
I got word back from Brian Williams (the canadian one) that it was a kid named Jonathon Han, who sang that New Foundland anthem, on Hockey Day in Canada. Which begs the question... which day ISN'T Hockey Day in Canada?
Say, did I mention our long run on Saturday? 13 miles. It went ok, a bit tough at the end, and the foot was quite sore afterwards. So much so that I sent word to the coach that Boston is off the schedule. But this morning it was fine. So I sent word to the coach that Boston is back on the schedule. Who knows??? My emotions have spent more time in motion than my body. Way UP then way down.
Just wanted to remind you all that this a running blog.
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I think Boston should be on. Then repair afterward....you can do it.
It's "volare", not "rotari", but I agree it's a great song! And,yes, Apolo is a great one to claim from your town-very refreshing and genuine. So cute with that helmet always sliding sideways. Not only was Clara more interesting to listen to, but how great that her teammate didn't get all peevish about losing to her.
The astute observer in PDX
i know it's volare, but when rotari was our champagne of choice for several years ($7/bottle) that was the song we sang. :)
i said the same thing about the sideways helmet. too cute.
Duh!!!
OK, I am ready to move on past these Olympics....how about the Boston? Or maybe drumlines of So-Cal? So many sub-cultures to delve into.
Youse know I don't tink I like youse left coasters make fun of us Eye-talians. My cousin Louie up in Boston might just have to come and see if he can't help youse wit your foot. He has some ort-apedic shoes and some water therapy that would be good for youse.
Thank God for March Madness! Course the Twerps won't be there!
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