Congratulations Vancouver

I was lucky enough to get tickets to 5 events at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Submitted my application for a package in November 2008 and actually got the tickets in the very first draw. As the date grew closer, I started to reconsider attending the events. I contemplated selling them on the fan-to-fan marketplace and taking a trip down south. I was picturing standing outside in the freezing cold, waiting in lines and really not getting much value from the events. A very good friend of mine convinced me that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity and to give it a try. I can't thank him enough, not just for hosting me, feeding me and acting as my Vancouver tour guide but for convincing me to go to the games.

I have never had a better time and VANOC and the city of Vancouver should be incredibly proud of the entire event. Transportation was exceptional and free if you had event tickets, line-ups were long but moved very quickly, security was tight but friendly and fast, the city looked incredible decked out in the blue and green but the biggest difference makers were the volunteers! Every corner of every street, every venue, everywhere there was a "blue jacket" available to help. Not only were they available, they were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. In my opinion you made the experience so much better.

I can't imagine the planning involved in an event that size and to make it happen so smoothly and to make it so easy for us as spectators made me proud to be Canadian. Of course our athletes performance was incredible which just made the atmosphere in Vancouver even better.

Thank you athletes!

Thank you Vancouver!

Thank you Vancouver 2010 volunteers!