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Whistler during the olympics

Feb. 12, 2010, 2:16 p.m.
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Are the women on the same DH course as the men only shorter?

The last time they raced the Dave Murray course there where a fair number who where a little bug eyed and white faced.

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Feb. 12, 2010, 2:51 p.m.
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Just got back from ski jumping - preliminary round. It was wonderful weather in the Callaghan. The crowd was stoked. I hopped on the bus at Whistler's Lot 5 at about 8.15 and was at the venue at about 845am. It was a 15 minute walk to the ski jump itself.

The event proper kicked off at 10am. Top 50 qualify. There's a range of airtime between the bottom guys and the top. The top skiers go so far they almost go past the HS (Holy shit?) warning line of 105m.

This guy went pretty far past the HS line and almost drove his knees through his chin

I know nothing about the gear but it looks deadly.

The jumpers don't get as high as the security blimp

The sun came out - making for a beautiful scenic day.

I managed to bug Phil Liggett (he's announcing for a UK channel but just there on a day off) for a photo. His wife had some fancy camera setup!

It took a bit longer to get back. 45 - 55 minute lineups for the bus.

Manny's mum lives down the street - she's just a bit stoked

Feb. 12, 2010, 3:13 p.m.
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And so, the first pedal has been turned / jump has been skiied in ANGER!

sweet pix.

Feb. 12, 2010, 3:21 p.m.
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nice pics lee

btw , the blimp is NBC 's , not security

Feb. 12, 2010, 4:07 p.m.
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Manny's mum lives down the street - she's just a bit stoked

Jane Osborne- Weasel Crew Chief

Mothers, the unsung heroes of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club race programs.

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Feb. 12, 2010, 4:09 p.m.
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they do make yummy sandwiches

meh

Feb. 12, 2010, 4:14 p.m.
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they do make yummy sandwiches

Yep, though I did wish there was something they could have done to keep the lettuce crisp.

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Feb. 12, 2010, 4:36 p.m.
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Hey, Gooch.

If you see Can you do me a favour?

If you see Tomatoes I mean Dr Bob leader of the Dream Team. Offer him a shot of something good.

http://www.weaselworkers.com/images/Blake_Jamieson_Update.pdf

He's little Blakies dad.

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Feb. 12, 2010, 4:48 p.m.
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Jane Osborne- Weasel Crew Chief

Mothers, the unsung heroes of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club race programs.

She made some damn good food at last years Cow Boy Camp! looking forward to this years.

Feb. 12, 2010, 4:48 p.m.
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Hey, Gooch.

If you see Can you do me a favour?

If you see Tomatoes I mean Dr Bob leader of the Dream Team. Offer him a shot of something good.

http://www.weaselworkers.com/images/Blake_Jamieson_Update.pdf

He's little Blakies dad.

better luck asking xxxer, im gonna be working like a sonofabitch for the month and not hanging around the beer tent like him

meh

Feb. 12, 2010, 4:54 p.m.
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Great to see packed stands and lots of Canada Touques!

Join SIMBS and help mountain biking on the Rock

Get out of the way, freedom's coming through!

Feb. 12, 2010, 4:54 p.m.
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She made some damn good food at last years Cow Boy Camp! looking forward to this years.

You a racer or Weasel?

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Feb. 12, 2010, 5:10 p.m.
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You a racer or Weasel?

Coach.

Feb. 12, 2010, 5:31 p.m.
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Coach.

Nice.

It's nice to know Leslie is still coaching.

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Feb. 12, 2010, 5:51 p.m.
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May not be there but will have this on tomorrow for the DH.

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