February 13th

Hi all,

I am basically driving most of the day. Fortunately all of my mountain bus routes end up at the Olympic site in Whistler. 2 days ago, the ambulance that took away the luger from Georgia went right in front of my bus as my route ends at the bottom of the mountain. Today, the Vice President of the US. was escorted right beside me as they closed down the road for 15 minutes. Today, I was able to take some more photos as the crowds really started arriving from all over the world big time. I saw Swiss, Swedes, French, Brits and surprisingly a lot of Austrians and Norwegians. All seem to be nice people. It is getting very exciting, but every bus trip is very crowded to the roof and slow moving. I'm not sure if I am having fun yet. I have Wednesday's and Thursday's off, so hope to do some sight seeing and maybe take in a game. I told Mom that I have to take the $80 Gondola ride to the top and then another one that takes you from 1 mountain top to the other. Hope to get pictures of that.

Well, it's drizzling here for 2 days and it looks like cooler temperatures are on their way. It would be nice to have some snow for a change! Ps. I'll send the photos next in a separate email.

Dave/Dad

Olympics Rings!

Medal Podium. I stood on the top one!

Ready to go!

Canada's back up!

Before the crowds arrived.

My Swiss friends!

February 9th

Hi all,

Just got in from Day #2 training. 1 more day to go then I'm on my own.

I'm still confused with all of the different routes and streets etc...but somehow I will find my way.

I finally had a few minutes to take some pictures.

Dave/Dad

Entrance to Whistler Village

A quick picture near Squamish

My first day in training...

Hi everyone,

Thank you for all that you did to make the dinner yesterday a success!

Since I am 3 hours behind you, I just got back from my 1st day of training mostly up in Whistler and Pembrookton. We drove double Decker buses ($2.2 million each bus),
coach buses, hydrogen cell buses and just regular ones. We did several bus routes as well. Most of them go right into Whistler Village where most of the skiing events will be held. There is a lot of Secu rity here, RCMP, helicopters, even air baloons in the air with cameras etc... The weather here is mild. There is no snow in Squamish where I am staying, however 40 miles up the road in whistler IS plenty but still around only freezing. I am rooming with Steve. He is as nice a guy as you can find. He is from Stratford Ontario, very well mannered and courteous...perfect. I have my own bedroom, so I close the door to sleep...and snore as loud as I want to! The scenery as you can well imagine is incredible. I haven't has time you take any pictures yet, but perhaps in a couple of day's I will and try (Lindz) to post them to you try!!

I miss you all, especially you Bev.
I am in a seniors home like my moms so things get pretty quiet here around 9 pm.
Well, I'm kind of tired from 8 hours of training, I think I put my back and neck out a little from mountain gazing, and broke my reading glasses...so I better go and pick up a cheap pair at a Shoppers Drug Mart which is like a 1/2 mile away.
Love you all...
Dave/Dad