Olympic fever

 I have spurts of watching the Olympics

    I sometimes have watched the afternoon show, but mostly night shows.

    The night shows are taped and edited, so the less exciting parts are left out.

    For example, in the Japan/US women's curling match, coverage sometimes would start with 4 or 5 stones already thrown and in the house.  The action would them pick up from that point.

    It really is amazing the strategy that is employed.  It is sort of like billiards, in that hey have to figure caroms out and what angles. to take.

    And the moguls.  Holy cow, that has to be murder on your knees and back.   

    I also caught some of the women's skeleton.

    I can't image going downhill, face forward, on my stomach, and an icy track.  One of the women hit 79 mph!  I get nervous driving that speed, and I can control the car!  Usually.

    I also did some of my olympic events today.

    Towel washing and folding.  I scored a 5.6 out of 10 because I have lost a face cloth.  Our face cloths match the. towels, and I have 1 towel without a face cloth.

    Light, delicates washing.  I got a 10 on that.  Perfect score!

    TD clothes:  I was disqualified from this event due to the overabundance of socks that did not dry completely.

    Supper:  This scored a 6 out of 10.  Left overs but with green beans.  I received a 1 point  penalty for not ordering out on a Saturday night.

    Thoughtful dad and husband:  Perfect 10!  Jackie, Julia and Emily all appreciated their flowers and I appreciated the coffee I got picking up the flowers.  Winners all around.

    But not all is good.  The skater from Virginia, Quad Boy, who was the favorite to win gold in men's figurer skating fell twice and finished 8th.

    I think what I love most about the Olympics is the emotions that athletes display....from extreme joy to unbelievable despair.  

    The ones showing joy are great to watch, but the ones showing sorrow almost break my heart.

    In every game, every contest, someone has to lose.

    Knowing that does not make it easier.

    Now, I have one more event.  Cupcake eating.  I think I will get a 10 on. this.

Peace and Love