Hi Reese
You werent alone in the disappointment arena....I know my husband was with you on the disappointment of the opening ceramonies as well. I on the other hand....go with the flow for many things. I understand why they had the Indians doing the opening show....if you lived here...you might understand as well......its still very political....& like they say who ever holds the biggest stick when it comes to Votes....usually holds the most power....I think thats how it works.
As for Nelly.....well- I dont really consider her "Canadian" so to speak. She makes it quite clear in her music of what she thinks about all things "Canadian". She hates Steve Nash(our Famous Basketball Player), & I believe the song she sang at Princess Diana's Birthday for her sons was a disgrace.......but enough about that .......I do wish they had Bryan Adams sing alone....& as for Wayne lighting the torch....You have to understand that Canada is very much about HOCKEY- from the time we are born until the time we leave this earth....we are entrenched with Hockey even as Women- I have many girlfriends who played seriously- I played as a kid.....& Wayne is the Ultimate Sportsman - hockey player that Canada has ever had....so hence the reasoning behind picking him. His father who lives in Brantford, which is like 35 minutes away from me, does alot of good for kids that are poor around here & they help the community around here big time. Wayne comes from some great blood lines. So thats why they picked him. Would you have a better suggestion?
Anyways, I was quite impressed with the way NBC talked about Canada & the USA. I know this evening when I was watching Speed Skating I was going for Apollo & the other American skater his name escapes me at this moment:all the while there was a Canadian in the running. And for the womens mogul skiing, I knew the American should have won the gold & she did.
So in ending this long winded speech...I hope you enjoy the games, & I hope one day you can visit Canada & see if for all of its beauty!!!!
Cheers
Penny