Since our Ten Things I Think I Think for the National Ringette League gets so much attention, I thought it might be fun to do one for today’s blog post. These are of course my thoughts, so if you have thoughts that you think I might enjoy having, please shoot me an email at alayne@ringette.ca.
1. I think that even if you think Valentine’s Day is a crock of baloney (I count myself in this group), it is hard not to feel the love. Emily and I gave valentine’s and chocolate to all our referees to made sure they felt the love too. Really we were just trying to get them jacked up on chocolate before their games, but shhhh...don’t tell anyone.
2. I think Nova Scotians are super friendly. However, when you forget to renew your license plate and the friendly police officer pulls you over, he will give you a ticket...in the friendliest possible way.
3. I think this nickname thing is catching on. Apparently we are being given daily nicknames. Yesterday we were Frick and Frack and today we are Laverne and Shirley. Apparently I am Laverne and Emily is Shirley. Can hardly wait to see what tomorrow brings.
4. I think that even if it is Sunday night in Halifax there is always a friendly pub open and waiting to welcome you in for a beer. Speaking of beer, the official’s lounge at the hotel is up and running. If past CWG’s are any indication, there are always a few laughs to be had when the sports intermingle.
5. I think Emily is really embracing her role as videographer here at the games. She of course has other roles that she is doing very well, but she is really stoked about this particular one. Like seriously, check out her smiling face when she is doing these videos.
6. I think Emily and I need sou’wester’s. Not sure if they would keep us warm, but oh man, wouldn’t we look cool?
7. I think the level of play here at these games is incredible. It is anyone’s game and as teams from the two pools cross over, it can go either way. Don’t blink when you follow along on the webcast, you don’t want to miss anything.
8. I think I should have been given a walkie talkie. I admit I would have totally let out the odd Roger Dodger, but just think how much fun I would have brought to the airwaves.
9. I think this event has so much prestige, you always have to be on the lookout for who you might run into. Whether it be a famous reporter that will put your picture on the news, or a famous athlete like Tie Domi. Lookout Halifax - you’re turning into Hollywood.
10. I think I made a mistake in yesterday’s daily report. Wait, I know I did. I wrote that Alberta was the only team left undefeated, BUT...Nova Scotia was also undefeated (and still is). My apologies to every athlete on that team. Is it possible that my mistake and the ticket from the friendly police officer are related? Something to think about.
Until tomorrow, keep feeling the love people.
Alayne
1. I think that even if you think Valentine’s Day is a crock of baloney (I count myself in this group), it is hard not to feel the love. Emily and I gave valentine’s and chocolate to all our referees to made sure they felt the love too. Really we were just trying to get them jacked up on chocolate before their games, but shhhh...don’t tell anyone.
2. I think Nova Scotians are super friendly. However, when you forget to renew your license plate and the friendly police officer pulls you over, he will give you a ticket...in the friendliest possible way.
3. I think this nickname thing is catching on. Apparently we are being given daily nicknames. Yesterday we were Frick and Frack and today we are Laverne and Shirley. Apparently I am Laverne and Emily is Shirley. Can hardly wait to see what tomorrow brings.
4. I think that even if it is Sunday night in Halifax there is always a friendly pub open and waiting to welcome you in for a beer. Speaking of beer, the official’s lounge at the hotel is up and running. If past CWG’s are any indication, there are always a few laughs to be had when the sports intermingle.
5. I think Emily is really embracing her role as videographer here at the games. She of course has other roles that she is doing very well, but she is really stoked about this particular one. Like seriously, check out her smiling face when she is doing these videos.
6. I think Emily and I need sou’wester’s. Not sure if they would keep us warm, but oh man, wouldn’t we look cool?
7. I think the level of play here at these games is incredible. It is anyone’s game and as teams from the two pools cross over, it can go either way. Don’t blink when you follow along on the webcast, you don’t want to miss anything.
8. I think I should have been given a walkie talkie. I admit I would have totally let out the odd Roger Dodger, but just think how much fun I would have brought to the airwaves.
9. I think this event has so much prestige, you always have to be on the lookout for who you might run into. Whether it be a famous reporter that will put your picture on the news, or a famous athlete like Tie Domi. Lookout Halifax - you’re turning into Hollywood.
10. I think I made a mistake in yesterday’s daily report. Wait, I know I did. I wrote that Alberta was the only team left undefeated, BUT...Nova Scotia was also undefeated (and still is). My apologies to every athlete on that team. Is it possible that my mistake and the ticket from the friendly police officer are related? Something to think about.
Until tomorrow, keep feeling the love people.
Alayne
