Ali…before the Olympics even start

Living in Whistler is definitely living in the middle of the Olympics.  New stuff happening every day.  Even new bus stops,  new hydrogen buses,  new fences, new stages,  army guys in fatigues, helicopters, F18's....I mean Wow!  So how does this impact a 19 year old redhead who grew up here and who everyone knows as the go-to-girl for entertainment.

Just to give you a sense,  I'll tell you about Feb 5th and Feb 6th.  Feb 5th of course is the day the Olympic Torch comes to Whistler and the cauldron is lit.  We have watched it cross Canada, excitement mounting all the way.  So you can imagine how our little town is lining up to welcome  it.  We expect up to 9000 people at Skiers' Plaza.  And guess who will be playing with her band when it gets here.  How exciting is that?!

As soon as the Torch Ceremonies are over,   Ali has to grab her keyboard and race over to the Whistler Canada Centre (formerly known as the Whistler Library)  for a post Torch VIP reception hosted by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation.  Now it's actually difficult to race when you are hauling a keyboard, so this should be something to behold.

Next morning, she is up for another reception at the Whistler Canada Centre which takes her to mid-afternoon.  And then, she may just have time for lunch before a special Olympic car picks her up to take her to Athlete's Village where she will perform for the world's best.  How cool is that!

So 4 gigs in 48 hours...and the Olympics don't even start for a week after that.

FUN!!!