The Olympics were held in Vancouver. That's in the western part of a country north of the USA known as C-eh-N-eh-D-eh! Rumor had it, that Canada had never won an Olympic gold at a winter games held in Canada. (Well they won the most I think this time) Any rate, the Canooks are hockey freaks as most everyone knows. So all the Canadians are saying, "if we only win one gold medal, it's got to be in hockey". Jeesh. And they're so doggone nice these Canadians, you can't help but wish them well.As an aside, scores of Canadian mothers have a terrible time in child birth I'm told, 'cause many of the babies are born with skates on. Not sure if I believe that. Canadians often embellish. And then they laugh if you believe them.
Rachelle, who lives with the Lone Canadian, works in the kitchen too nervous to watch the game. She leans almost 45 degrees to the north, as she knows that if Canada loses, there's going to be a moping husband. She wouldn't dare cheer for USA, or she'd be sleeping in the garden shed 'til the next games.
Rachelle in the kitchen pretends she is a cyclops. She don't look like a one-eyed giant to me much.
Mom and daughter make five pizzas for the crowd of skaters. No cake, so no icing.
Silly Rachelle. It says "Michael's Pizza. (Double Pepperoni & half onion) He will share!" Somehow I must have a reputation for "power plays". Jeesh, I shared. I know, I watch Sesame Street.
Oh wow. End of regulation, USA has tied it 2-2 with hardly any time left. And although he doesn't show it, our Canadian has got to be...well, fit to be, tied...too. We cheered quietly.
See, look at him. A friend called to dare try rub it in. They didn't talk long. Ashley who is half Canadian, looks like she's taking it pretty seriously too. Let's try an icebreaker. Nice haircut Ash!
SCORE! Canada wins in OT. He looks pretty happy, but let me tell ya, he's happier than he looks. And all is well on Bixby. Wife and kids are happy, 'cause Dad's happy. We full blooded Americans? Well, we figure if the USA is gonna lose, who better to lose to, and what better way to lose than 3-2 in OT? Me? I figure the country who wants it most should win, and that would be Canada. Oh Canada! This day I cheer for thee.
So our friend Derrick is from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Now you might be able to take the boy out of Saskatoon, (and even make him an American) but you can't take Saskatoon out of the boy...or hockey either for that matter. The guy's in his mid-40's and he still goes play hockey once a week during the winter. Now in my book, he's not as sharp as his skates, but he's nice. All Canadians are nice. And he risks inviting a bunch of American's over to his home to watch the arrogant Americans play the nice Canadians for the gold medal in Olympic hockey. 
Most people were already there, I came in half way through the first period. I got on the wrong bus, in spite of the fact that I had a name tag on with the correct bus number. Oh well, as I call Barb to tell her I made it okay, Ashley tries to make me feel better. And she did.
The Americans. Lizette, Gregory, and Rachelle's mom Connie. We were cautioned not to cheer too loud, so as to not sadden the lone Canadian, our host. Canadians get sad, not mad.
Now can you guess which person is the Lone Canadian? Yup. The guy who dressed for the occasion. There's a big "C" with a little "h" in the middle, (I think it means Montreal Canadiens or Les Canadiens de Montréal) on his chest. French, that's why "e" stead of "a". Here, allow me impress Derrick;
Most people were already there, I came in half way through the first period. I got on the wrong bus, in spite of the fact that I had a name tag on with the correct bus number. Oh well, as I call Barb to tell her I made it okay, Ashley tries to make me feel better. And she did.
The Americans. Lizette, Gregory, and Rachelle's mom Connie. We were cautioned not to cheer too loud, so as to not sadden the lone Canadian, our host. Canadians get sad, not mad.
Now can you guess which person is the Lone Canadian? Yup. The guy who dressed for the occasion. There's a big "C" with a little "h" in the middle, (I think it means Montreal Canadiens or Les Canadiens de Montréal) on his chest. French, that's why "e" stead of "a". Here, allow me impress Derrick;Founded in 1909, the Canadiens are the longest continuously operating professional ice hockey team and the only existing NHL club to predate the founding of the NHL, as well as one of the oldest North American sports franchises.
The Canadiens have won 24 Stanley Cups (including their first in 1916, before the NHL existed), more than any other team. On a percentage basis, as of 2010, the franchise has won 25% of all Stanley Cup championships, making it one of the most successful professional sports teams of the traditional four major sports of Canada and the United States. Pretty impressive, eh? So there, that's why the jersey.
Rachelle, who lives with the Lone Canadian, works in the kitchen too nervous to watch the game. She leans almost 45 degrees to the north, as she knows that if Canada loses, there's going to be a moping husband. She wouldn't dare cheer for USA, or she'd be sleeping in the garden shed 'til the next games.
Rachelle in the kitchen pretends she is a cyclops. She don't look like a one-eyed giant to me much.
Mom and daughter make five pizzas for the crowd of skaters. No cake, so no icing.
Silly Rachelle. It says "Michael's Pizza. (Double Pepperoni & half onion) He will share!" Somehow I must have a reputation for "power plays". Jeesh, I shared. I know, I watch Sesame Street.
Oh wow. End of regulation, USA has tied it 2-2 with hardly any time left. And although he doesn't show it, our Canadian has got to be...well, fit to be, tied...too. We cheered quietly.
See, look at him. A friend called to dare try rub it in. They didn't talk long. Ashley who is half Canadian, looks like she's taking it pretty seriously too. Let's try an icebreaker. Nice haircut Ash!
SCORE! Canada wins in OT. He looks pretty happy, but let me tell ya, he's happier than he looks. And all is well on Bixby. Wife and kids are happy, 'cause Dad's happy. We full blooded Americans? Well, we figure if the USA is gonna lose, who better to lose to, and what better way to lose than 3-2 in OT? Me? I figure the country who wants it most should win, and that would be Canada. Oh Canada! This day I cheer for thee.O Canada! our home and native land!
True patriot-love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
And stand on guard, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
Chorus
O Canada, glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada! where pines and maples grow,
Great prairies spread, and lordly rivers flow.
How dear to us thy broad domain,
From East to Western sea.
The land of hope for all who toil,
The True North strong and free!
Chorus
O Canada, glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada! beneath our shining skies,
May stalwart sons, and gentle maidens rise.
To keep thee steadfast through the years,
From east to western sea,
Our own beloved native land,
Our true north strong and free!
Chorus
O Canada, glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
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2 comments:
Looks like you had a fun day. Nice pictures, as usual. Love the anthem. Your own pizza! wow you rate high in this home. hehe.
Gee whiz, I don't even know what to say. You really do your homework, very nice tribute to Canada and Derrick's favorite hockey team. We both laughed ourselves silly when reading how you took the wrong bus even though you were wearing a name tag. Funny stuff, my friend. It's no wonder you deserve you OWN pizza. That's how beloved you are to us!
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