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I've been watching the curling and that's interesting. I finally had to look up the rules so I could understand it better. Canada's done very well and will probably take the gold in that as well.
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02-27-2010, 10:46 PM
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We took gold tonight in men's curling
 Lost last night and only got silver in women's curling. For never winning gold before at Olympics at home, we are now TIED for the most golds ever won at a home Olympics! We are leading right now in gold medals, but third place for overall medals. Tomorrow afternoon is Canada vs. USA in men's hockey for the gold. I'm pretty sure USA will win, but I have my fingers crossed anyway  Did any of you hear about Russia's president canceling his trip to Vancouver for the closing ceremonies? Apparently he was upset about the Russian hockey team not doing very well (they are usually a very strong team... Ovechkin plays for Russia and he is one of the top players in the NHL right now). Canada beat them badly last week, and he is so upset he won't even come anymore.
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Oh yeah, I just want to say I'm so glad I know so many nice Americans, because last week I finally experienced a group of Americans that gives you guys such a bad rep to the rest of the world
 We were all at the bar at our hotel watching the USA vs Canada game, with a whole bunch of other Canadians. A group of Americans sat down in the corner, oblivious to the game even being on. When Canada scored to tie the game and the crowd erupted in cheers, they thought it would be funny to start belly aching about how that goal should have never counted blah blah blah because it would be funny to upset a crowd of people wearing maple leafs. My dad was good-hearted and said "Well it was a good goal, but all we did was tie it up. It's still anyone's game!" ... For every Canadian save, they BOOOOOOOO'd, and for every Canadian penalty, they cheered! As soon as the USA scored one more goal, they were so loud, and one guy stood up and screamed "WE ARE THE BEST!!!!" And with that, they ran out of the bar without even watching the rest of the game. Everyone was pretty disgusted, including the Mexican bartender! Sportsmanship.... too bad not everyone was born with that. Canada lost the game, but still made it to the gold medal round. I'm super proud of my country, but I don't think anyone needs to be that arrogant. I'm proud of every country that has won any medals!
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What a bunch of jerks! They should be forced to hang out with the Russian president. How childish he is being!
One of the NYC news anchors was wearing red, maple leaf mittens that someone had sent him from Canada. I think that's so cool! I would wear a Canadian scarf. It is very exciting that you guys are winning, especially with the Olympics in your own country! We Americans love to tease Canadians, but we do share the same continent, and we really do love Canada! GO CANADA!!!
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Judy, I have some of those mittens too
They were made by HBC (Hudson Bay Company... oldest company in Canada) for these Olympics. Scott's mom works at an HBC store so she got them for me as soon as they came in. They're sold out everywhere! I'd be glad to send you a Canadian scarf! I'll keep an eye out for one The men's final hockey game is starting in just a few minutes. We're just getting all settled in on the couch!
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WOW! What a game! USA tied it up with only 24 seconds left in the game, and then Canada scored in overtime. This is our 14th gold medal... the most gold EVER won by a single country in Olympic history! For never winning a single gold at home before, this was definitely our year. I am stunned! What a great ending to the games!
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Congrats Lindsey!!! Mike watched the game and was shouting at the tv! But he said Canada deserved to win because after all... it was HOCKEY
 Canada is doing GREAT!!!
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LOL! Thanks Betsi
It was like revenge from the USA gold in world junior hockey! But really it could have gone either way, USA played a great game! I was so worried in overtime because we hadn't scored since the first period.
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I watched that last bit of the game where Canada scored the winning goal. I thought of you Lindsey and how excited that you would be!
Congratulations to Canada!! Job well done
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Of course it would have been very exciting for the US to win, but I was so happy that Canada won the gold at home. It turned out just the way it should. Congratulations Lindsay!
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I'm glad the women and men both won gold in hockey! For most Canadians, it's the biggest event in the Olympics. The way the men had been playing, I didn't think they had a chance. Boy did they pull it together tonight! I never thought the women would have a problem though. I wanted to share this picture I saw on facebook today before the game
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Hi Lindsay! It's good to hear your account of watching the game! It was a great one, for sure!
I liked the closing ceremony too! I have really enjoyed seeing and learning so much more about Canada during these games!!!
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