tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post5273121658622368777..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Tragedy & HopeJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-55784160432328125962010-02-18T20:41:44.382-05:002010-02-18T20:41:44.382-05:00Layinda - lol :)
Hope you do get to see them befo...Layinda - lol :)<br /><br />Hope you do get to see them before the closing ones!! There were lots of great moments to enjoy.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-63857501351974186402010-02-18T20:30:05.736-05:002010-02-18T20:30:05.736-05:00Bummed that I forgot all about the opening ceremon...Bummed that I forgot all about the opening ceremonies, but my sister recorded them, so I will get to see them. Hopefully before the closing ceremonies air! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-418970617967535362010-02-18T17:26:24.179-05:002010-02-18T17:26:24.179-05:00Lisa G - I think the Olympics tend to attract non-...Lisa G - I think the Olympics tend to attract non-sports-watching folks to watch some just through the spirit of it all. <br /><br />Plus - sometimes there's nothing else on! We have 4 or 5 channels showing different events most of the time :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-90112039621157793192010-02-18T17:22:17.321-05:002010-02-18T17:22:17.321-05:00Lisa R - lol :) That took me a while too! Highligh...Lisa R - lol :) That took me a while too! Highlight the name of the person, then hit the link icon, then paste in the link in the pop up window. Hope that helps - I wasn't highlighting - that was my mistake :)<br /><br />I love sports - & the men's figure skating finals is on tonight!! Can't wait!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-11235673222744625672010-02-18T16:08:40.919-05:002010-02-18T16:08:40.919-05:00It's been great watching the Olympics thus far...It's been great watching the Olympics thus far. I'm not terribly into sports either but do like watching some of the events.Lisa_Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238496789960349077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-34067502340798479952010-02-18T15:25:46.336-05:002010-02-18T15:25:46.336-05:00I haven't even figured out how to add links to...I haven't even figured out how to add links to blogger yet in my posts. I tried the html with no luck, so I'm no help to ya! Good luck.<br /><br />Haven't watched any of the Olympics yet. I'm not too into sports, but I do love the figure skating.Lisa Rusczykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771775256505045469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-75351338347058805472010-02-17T16:21:06.881-05:002010-02-17T16:21:06.881-05:00Yikes! I'm such a sports nut, I can't even...Yikes! I'm such a sports nut, I can't even imagine forgetting :)<br /><br />You poor folks have had such a difficult time with the weather - it's been rough. Hope it only gets better!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-5657778198763385312010-02-17T11:26:17.805-05:002010-02-17T11:26:17.805-05:00We've been losing power here so much with the ...We've been losing power here so much with the weather that we've left the tv off. I guess I completely forgot about the Olympics...:(Anne Spollenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12915171740680350711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-79066923490083334412010-02-17T07:05:04.482-05:002010-02-17T07:05:04.482-05:00Belle - it was so incredibly sad.
Twitter is an a...Belle - it was so incredibly sad.<br /><br />Twitter is an amazing tool - I can't believe how many people tweet about almost everything that happens - moment by moment :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-11949169784217694462010-02-17T00:39:33.767-05:002010-02-17T00:39:33.767-05:00Your opening paragraph was just beautiful, Jemi. I...Your opening paragraph was just beautiful, Jemi. I cried when I heard the news - so sad.<br /><br />We don't have cable or satellite (we're very much an Internet family!) so I haven't seen much of the Olympics. Probably a good thing, because it would just make me homesick for Vancouver! But I'm finding that Twitter's been keeping me up-to-date quite well :)Bellehttp://msbookish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-53243695562018319012010-02-16T17:43:58.494-05:002010-02-16T17:43:58.494-05:00Shelli - Yippeeeeeee!! Thanks - I'll pop on ov...Shelli - Yippeeeeeee!! Thanks - I'll pop on over :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-69754178491723202512010-02-16T17:43:38.382-05:002010-02-16T17:43:38.382-05:00Cat - it's okay - we all have our interests - ...Cat - it's okay - we all have our interests - I'm just a sports nut! :)<br /><br />No coverage of the accident has been shown up here since hours after it happened. I agree - it should never have been shown at all. No one needs to see it. <br /><br />Glad to hear you enjoyed the ceremonies :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-45699075408039028972010-02-16T15:08:26.524-05:002010-02-16T15:08:26.524-05:00you won today!you won today!Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-49900196220033284892010-02-16T09:23:37.542-05:002010-02-16T09:23:37.542-05:00Jemi,
Thanks for the nice post. I don't usua...Jemi,<br /><br />Thanks for the nice post. I don't usually watch the Olympics (I know, don't skewer me for it), but did this time around. The opening ceremony was amazing.<br /><br />What I find tragic about the whole thing is that the press has continued to show footage about the accident that I feel is not necessary. It is all people talk about and puts a shadow over the whole thing that focuses on the gruesomeness of it and not the humanity of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-90982579008577429722010-02-16T07:12:06.646-05:002010-02-16T07:12:06.646-05:00LiLa - I can't believe it either - very odd to...LiLa - I can't believe it either - very odd to do that.<br /><br />The stories get me too. Some people work so hard and give up so much to compete. And so many of them are just really nice people. Awesome stuff :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-30580891090941970652010-02-15T22:08:16.219-05:002010-02-15T22:08:16.219-05:00I still can't believe they showed the accident...I still can't believe they showed the accident on over here. Poor taste! But yes, aside from all that, the Olympics are filled with hope. I always end up crying watching the stories behind some of the amazing athletes. It's just incredible.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-90412082207200131492010-02-15T21:25:22.536-05:002010-02-15T21:25:22.536-05:00Shelli - Yikes. They showed the accident during th...Shelli - Yikes. They showed the accident during the Opening Ceremonies in the States?? <br /><br />It wasn't shown on our channels. I'm glad. I hope the poor Georgians didn't have to see it again. So sad.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-16220061093347681172010-02-15T21:22:42.543-05:002010-02-15T21:22:42.543-05:00Jennifer - me too :) I'm flipping between spee...Jennifer - me too :) I'm flipping between speed skating, pairs skating & a little bit of luge :)<br /><br />I like to quote my daughter at times, "Technology hates me." But I think, thanks to Elizabeth SC, it's working - for the moment.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-22893446553177815552010-02-15T21:18:03.727-05:002010-02-15T21:18:03.727-05:00i wish they had not shown the accident at the open...i wish they had not shown the accident at the opening ceremonies. It was too much!Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-64866331162561720452010-02-15T21:16:02.260-05:002010-02-15T21:16:02.260-05:00Happy post Valentine's day!
I LOVE watching t...Happy post Valentine's day!<br /><br />I LOVE watching the Olympics!I n fact, I watching right now!<br /><br />Blogger is funny sometimes. In fact, I think google-connect hates me.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-59691958287708052252010-02-15T20:40:16.223-05:002010-02-15T20:40:16.223-05:00Indigo - sorry - miscommunication somewhere - I...Indigo - sorry - miscommunication somewhere - I'm not a 1st nations person myself - have friends/students who are though!<br /><br />It certainly was tough for them all the way around. So sad.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-2120398140596985532010-02-15T20:27:47.449-05:002010-02-15T20:27:47.449-05:00I didn't realize you were a native Canadian. I...I didn't realize you were a native Canadian. I was so touched the Georgia teammates still participated in the opening ceremony. I'm sure it wasn't easy to continue without their fellow teammate. It was such a tragic loss. (Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-53553959630913044622010-02-15T17:08:51.332-05:002010-02-15T17:08:51.332-05:00Jan - it was amazing & touching!
You've s...Jan - it was amazing & touching!<br /><br />You've summed it up so well - it was all pretty homey and comfy & "us". Loved it :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-31042779884780601362010-02-15T16:21:54.796-05:002010-02-15T16:21:54.796-05:00jemi- I'm with you - I loved the moment of sil...jemi- I'm with you - I loved the moment of silence, the whales were spectacular, kd lang and leonard's words, the aborginal dancing and the general spirit of hey - we're happy to be Canuks - have a look, sit down - enjoy, eh?Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-50643932354249218602010-02-15T16:14:39.922-05:002010-02-15T16:14:39.922-05:00Carolyn - the music was awesome! The whales were s...Carolyn - the music was awesome! The whales were so realistic!!<br /><br />I agree - Betty Fox was a superb choice - apparently there was an attempt to get a hologram of Terry to light it, but the technology just isn't there yet. That would have been incredible :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com