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55Birdman
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I live in NC where it almost never snows . This year however it has been interesting 3 big storms so far another expected tomorrow night. Total of almost 2 feet. We get trace amounts here most of the time . The I.O.C. should have looked here. My street would be great for all the downhill races. Very cold here also. El Nino they say. I think its shameful blaming the winter weather on a Hispanic guy.
 55Birdman  Hickory NC
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PF Arcand
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Yes; apparently the IOC at some point was told that this years winter would likely be mild & on the wet side, as prevailing weather would likely be coming up from the Hawaii area. Usually the Whistler/Blackcomb mountains which are some distance from Vancouver, have good snow conditions in Feb. But they are experiencing rain & fog as of today & runs have been postponed. The real problem is at Cyprus mountain which is in N. Vancouver, lower and effected by coastal conditions. They haven't had new snow in some time. The Olympics should have been here last year. We had lower temperatures and a record snowfall.
Paul
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55Birdman
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Can someone please tell me the reason for the olympics? Why does one schedule the Winter Olympics in an area that the average tepmerature now is 49 degrees? Never have understood politics.
55Birdman Hickory NC
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I find it interesting that prior to the opening practice only Canadian teams were allowed to run the track! Talk about an unfair advantage over your competition. They tout this as the fastest track to date. Obviously more runs would have helped tune the safety. But, after all, Luge is one of the really dangerous sports. Too bad someone had to lose their life to remind us. Chuck in NH
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Gordie T
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I heard this morning that 49 of the 50 states have snow on the ground. I love how global warming has now switched to climate change. Al Gore,,,,stick this in your pipe and smoke it. Gt
 Gordie T Long Point, Ontario
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PF Arcand (2/13/2010)
Daniel: I don't necessarily agree with your analysis but while I wish all the athletes the best, what is "freaky" is the $ cost & the almost unbelievable arrogance of the I.O.C.. They and their offspring Vanoc came into Vancouver/Whistler like they are the new dictators in charge of the Province. I wasn't in favor of the games coming here, because I know that the taxpayers will be stuck with a giant bill after it's over. But there here now, so I hope Canadians do well in the games. Oh! while I think of it, for those American that think Canada is a land of never ending ice & snow, we don't have enough snow for some of the venues & the organizers have had to truck & fly in enough snow to run some of the events. No cost spared!Paul, I have a long history dealing with Jacques Rogge and his IOC crew dating back to Nagano, Japan. I can't agree with you more after witnessing the arrogance of their traveling economic carnival offering promises of revenue and development, they leave a bloody trail of distressed taxpayers and environmental waste. The Winter Olympics can be and have been one of the most exciting events to watch, but the inevitable economic rush has diminished the spirit and put the venue's community and the participating athletes at risk. Maybe the death of the luge competitor might, as in motorsports, refocus the IOC and VANOC on safety.
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Better come get it quick, should get up to 45 degrees today and its melting fast.
Glen Henderson
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Bob's 55
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From what I've read, there were athletes, both bobsled and luge, complaining about the course weeks beforehand. It's unfortunate that someone had to lose their life before the olympics even started.
BOB
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PF Arcand (2/13/2010)
Oh! while I think of it, for those American that think Canada is a land of never ending ice & snow, we don't have enough snow for some of the venues & the organizers have had to truck & fly in enough snow to run some of the events. No cost spared!Paul, Talk to Glenn, I think he's got some snow in Alabama that he'd probably be glad to send to you! I have been to Vancouver, lovely town, but I like Victoria and the island better.
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junkyardjeff
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I had it on for about 20 seconds and then turned the tv off,I think the opening ceremony is a little too goofy and was hoping it was over and the events had begun. It does look like a big waste of money that could of been better spent else where like padding the posts on the luge track.
Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio
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