tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post5210048584376942634..comments2024-03-24T13:18:48.017-06:00Comments on Living to Tell the Story: Friday's Fave Five #76Susannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-52009984068172713622010-03-01T19:20:14.889-07:002010-03-01T19:20:14.889-07:00LOVE the Olympics!LOVE the Olympics!Lisa Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990706355525884593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-54358157218495712432010-03-01T11:05:13.276-07:002010-03-01T11:05:13.276-07:00I loved your favorite fives...I just did not know ...I loved your favorite fives...I just did not know how to put my favorites together last week. Those were some of my top highlights also. I was so overwhelmed with Canada' performances...way beyond what I ever would of thought.<br /> We had so many wonderful stories...<br />Enjoy some down time and getting your household back to normal..Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309206778329712547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-3090275520383979262010-02-28T18:11:59.445-07:002010-02-28T18:11:59.445-07:00Susanne, you'd asked about that soup recipe --...Susanne, you'd asked about that soup recipe -- it's a recipe that I got from my brother's friend who's asked me to test recipes for the restaurant she's planning. She'd rather not have the recipe posted on the internet, but if you want it, email me (nikkipolani, the at thingy, yahoo.com) and I can send it to you.nikkipolanihttp://nikkipolani.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-81979265358610354742010-02-27T16:23:42.064-07:002010-02-27T16:23:42.064-07:00I haven't been able to watch much of the Olymp...I haven't been able to watch much of the Olympics -- kind of fun to get caught up here on your FFF!nikkipolanihttp://nikkipolani.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-673533902965102352010-02-27T12:55:26.072-07:002010-02-27T12:55:26.072-07:00I've enjoyed all these Olympic moments and mor...I've enjoyed all these Olympic moments and more ... watching the broadcasts whenever I can. I'm a bit late again this week to share my Fave Fives, but better late than never, right"<br />Hugs and blessings,Small Reflectionshttp://smallreflections.blogspot.com/2010/02/cameracritters-and-catching-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-2041272706666581762010-02-27T11:45:00.900-07:002010-02-27T11:45:00.900-07:00So sorry I goofed up Mr. Linky with THREE entries!...So sorry I goofed up Mr. Linky with THREE entries! I have no idea how to delete two of them:/Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-10715468610706681382010-02-26T20:41:14.660-07:002010-02-26T20:41:14.660-07:00all great moments for sureall great moments for sureannies homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583996787641143024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-81047338192789467652010-02-26T14:28:55.451-07:002010-02-26T14:28:55.451-07:00These were all such great moments at the Olympics....These were all such great moments at the Olympics. I loved watching the skating, my heart went out to Joannie, she was so amazing, and cheered for all the winners. It was such fun learning all about Canada, too. You live in a beautiful country.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-58958937399330554292010-02-26T13:21:16.942-07:002010-02-26T13:21:16.942-07:00We absolutely LOVE the Olympics! And if the US doe...We absolutely LOVE the Olympics! And if the US doesn't win an event we're always cheering for Canada!!! My daughter has added Vancouver to her list of places she wants to visit. I think that's part of the fun of watching is learning so many things about other places. The world seems a bit smaller when you watch the Olympics. :)elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307796474839235020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-45977791983320621272010-02-26T13:04:14.775-07:002010-02-26T13:04:14.775-07:00I was totally boycotting the Olympics until the ic...I was totally boycotting the Olympics until the ice dance competition and I got sucked right in. Those two young kids were absolutely amazing and such nice kids too. I loved that he said to her "thank you so much" after they finished dancing.<br /><br />Watching Joannie was absolutely inspiring and she did amazing too. <br /><br />I'm also loving the men's skating controversy as well that our own Elvis Stojko started. Yep I'm all for keeping men's figure skating as a SPORT not some artsy fartsy entertainment show.<br /><br />As the gold medal game my brother, dad and two cousins will be there and I'm pretty sure they didn't pay that much $$ but now I'm totally going to have to find out LOLLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867964298149410340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-20566697514732679552010-02-26T11:39:31.517-07:002010-02-26T11:39:31.517-07:00With not having TV reception, I have kept up with ...With not having TV reception, I have kept up with the Olympics via other news sources. I had heard some of these stories, but not all of them.<br /><br />It always love the personal stories behind the competitors. Thanks for sharing these!Donnettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692862365425939349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-59258439981657722542010-02-26T11:07:13.895-07:002010-02-26T11:07:13.895-07:00I have to say that I was happy to see the Canadian...I have to say that I was happy to see the Canadian women win the gold in hockey. And Joannie's skating performance in the short program was so touching. I just happened to catch it and it really brought me to tears.TXDidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163298186083137091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-31223088706092275342010-02-26T11:06:11.592-07:002010-02-26T11:06:11.592-07:00I think I just caught up on all of the Olympic new...I think I just caught up on all of the Olympic news :) I have not been following it very closely, but I did hear about the ice skater whose mom passed away, very tragic. I am so glad she won the bronze.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062037882359130530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-21161507928060130542010-02-26T10:30:29.035-07:002010-02-26T10:30:29.035-07:00I do not have TV so haven't watched much ........I do not have TV so haven't watched much ..... but I do love the skating. Thanks for sharing the story of the skter whose mom died. How heatbreaking! Goodfor her to still skate well enough to win a medal!Karynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633714411687511297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-37235247583713520792010-02-26T09:07:56.137-07:002010-02-26T09:07:56.137-07:00I don't think there's a single person in t...I don't think there's a single person in the WORLD who isn't loving Joanie. Her mom would be proud.<br /><br />I would have to agree that this Winter Olympics has been one of the best! It's only partly because I've seen my Canadian blog friends so excited.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-79541300566147813792010-02-26T08:42:28.667-07:002010-02-26T08:42:28.667-07:00This truly has been a GREAT Olympics for the Canad...This truly has been a GREAT Olympics for the Canadians and you SHOULD be proud! I'm very HAPPY for your country - and of COURSE for all the medal winners!<br /><br />I'm glad the press has been respecting Joannie's privacy... what a dreadful thing to happen. So very sad. I don't know HOW she ever got out on that ice... God bless her.Mellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16266127127286739779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-80080122495704788792010-02-26T08:24:47.386-07:002010-02-26T08:24:47.386-07:00I admit it - I haven't followed the Olympics A...I admit it - I haven't followed the Olympics AT ALL. However, I did see Joannie's situation on my CNN home page and I tried to find a video of her performance online yesterday but failed to find it. Her story is amazing and heartbreaking. I'm glad she won a medal!<br /><br />And I'm glad you posted some updates so I can sound at least a little knowledgeable in this department! ;D<br /><br />Have an awesome weekend! Just think of how much money you'll be saving! ;)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-30008989319991489202010-02-26T08:10:43.656-07:002010-02-26T08:10:43.656-07:00Your Olympic pictures are great. And you are righ...Your Olympic pictures are great. And you are right about the dear figure skater that lost her mom. That picture does say it all. Canada has been a great Olympic host, too bad the weather hasn't been as cooperative!!??? I have also been following the Olympics on the NBC website, you can replay lots of the greatest moments. I have been showing it to my students all week.Sandy@ Jesus and Dark Chocolatehttp://samismom22.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-16262361668742978212010-02-26T08:04:13.737-07:002010-02-26T08:04:13.737-07:00It looks like the spell has been broken, Canada ha...It looks like the spell has been broken, Canada has done a marvelous job! Have a great weekend Susanne!Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-58762111743802396832010-02-26T07:44:06.180-07:002010-02-26T07:44:06.180-07:00Canada has really put on a great Olympics! Lots of...Canada has really put on a great Olympics! Lots of stuff to enjoy and be proud of. Joannie's performance made me cry. I can't even imagine...<br />I'm happy to read about Ashleigh!<br />Hats off to that goalie on the Canadian women's hockey team. She was amazing and deserved the shut-out!<br />Have a great weekend...ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-69495524130119812672010-02-26T07:39:06.658-07:002010-02-26T07:39:06.658-07:00The Olympics have been fun! Joannie's story is...The Olympics have been fun! Joannie's story is so sad but also uplifting...<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346233465756948090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-13004998123723898672010-02-26T07:04:07.292-07:002010-02-26T07:04:07.292-07:00Love your "Olympics-themed" Fave Five to...Love your "Olympics-themed" Fave Five today!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for hosting this fun for everyone to share. Hope you have a great weekend.<br />:)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158097154114165320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-17203754799277857702010-02-26T06:49:57.583-07:002010-02-26T06:49:57.583-07:00I was watching Scott Hamilton on the Today Show th...I was watching Scott Hamilton on the Today Show this morning talking about the women's skating last night, and he said that just about everyone virtually "hugged" Joannie, so to speak, both there and in lving rooms, pulling for her and praying for her. She did such a wonderful job at such a hard time.<br /><br />I LOVED the ice dancing!!<br /><br />My word -- I can hardly fathom such ticket prices!Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-39274512702298501082010-02-26T06:38:09.558-07:002010-02-26T06:38:09.558-07:00We've been enjoying it here on the east coast ...We've been enjoying it here on the east coast too - even though it's on so darn late!! I was up past 1 last night watching Joannie Rochette. And wow - what a perfect skate by Yuni Kim! Incredible!<br /><br />And tonight the men's hockey - wonder how that will turn out??Islandsparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474765495506044446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28854403.post-70296196097403520602010-02-26T05:49:41.250-07:002010-02-26T05:49:41.250-07:00A great post. I hate that the Olympics are almost ...A great post. I hate that the Olympics are almost over. I was just getting started good. I love the ice skating the best, but the other sports definitely inspire MUCH awe. You picked some great pics to share.Lisa notes...http://lisanotes.blogspot.com/2010/02/5-favorites-of-alzheimers-reallyfridays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com