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Went to the Olympic Oval and took some exterior shots. The place is pretty big. Anyway, since the guys did some filming yesterday already, they knew a lot of the people. It was a little weird for me. I also got to meet a lot of the other fans from the different websites and such. It was really cool to put a face to a name. I did some more interviews yesterday, which went a lot better than the impromptu Rusty/Apolo interview yesterday. I think I'm getting a lot better coming up with questions and using the handheld mike. I got to talk to Jack Mortell, the team leader, and he was great. He's really enthusiastic about the sport and he had a lot to say. I also got to meet and interview Stephen Bradbury, the Australian that won the gold when Apolo fell. He's a really cool guy (and he's got that awesome Australian accent, too) and I had a fun time interviewing him. Also got a chance to do an interview with Joey Cheek, a long tracker who won a medal in the Olympics also. He was really easy to talk to. And he's kinda cute, too. And I adore Caroline Hallisey, and she was SUCH a sweetheart. I like her a lot. I will definitely be rooting for her while she's racing.
After practice, there was a fan presentation. Some of the fans got together and made t-shirts for the skaters. Jack Mortell was such a great guy to get everything together and give them a chance to present the t-shirts to the skaters.
After that, I went to a press conference (my very first) and just watched. It was pretty neat to watch, but not as crazy and hectic as I had anticipated.
So, it looks like we got a of good footage today. Hopefully we'll get a chance to get more interviews in tomorrow. Tonight, I'm having dinner with a whole bunch of the fans. It's gonna be REALLY interesting.
Whoo hoo! I'm having a ball!
Here's the pics:
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Sorry, in a hurry, sorry if some don't work!
christine...that's AWESOME!!
maybe you can give me some tips for my trip to chicoutimi!!
i love all the updates. they just make my day!!
keep us posted, and may the force be with you. =)
Posted by: bernadette on February 6, 2003 07:39 PMYou better be asking some of my questions!!!
Posted by: Red Headed White Devil on February 6, 2003 07:49 PMHey Yano! Great pics, especially the one of Apolo with his leg on the "foam"! You must be excited! I'd know I'd be!
Posted by: Mel on February 6, 2003 08:48 PMstill green with envy *grins*
bernadette, you're so funny "may the force be with you" lol.. it's like 1:30 something inthe morning and I'm laughing my ass off .. geez.. haha
Posted by: Tia on February 7, 2003 12:26 AMApolo AND Rusty!! i so wish i was there!
Posted by: Leesa on February 7, 2003 12:28 AMHey Yano! thanks for the updates! i enjoyed reading them! keep em' coming!
and do you know how lucky you are? hangin' out and talkin' with Apolo and everything! i'm jealous! lmao nah j/k have a great time!
Christine AND Rod!!! i so wish i was there! =(...i miss u guys =*(...5 minutes a day isn't enuf...oh yah...plus u guys get to hang with apolo and rusty...*sigh*...i hate u guys...and miss u...hate and miss =**(
Posted by: Candace on February 7, 2003 01:20 AM*sigh*...i can't hate u guys =(...i love u guys...but i miss u =*(
Posted by: Candace on February 7, 2003 01:21 AMoh yeh- i can't wait to hear more about good ol' Bradbury too! tell tell!
Posted by: Leesa on February 8, 2003 12:34 AM
