I think I should post a bit of an epilogue to my last post - I ended it quite dramatically with me stuck in Regina with no hopes of making it to Edmonton.
Ok. I'll admit it. I panicked. First of all, I've been struggling with a cold and was exhausted and had just gone through a "race to the airport in case the highway gets closed". Secondly, I hate airports and airplanes and flying and the whole process makes me a bit anxious. So when I got to the Regina airport to find out a) the Time Horton's was closed/under construction and I couldn't get dinner and b) my flight was massively delayed to Calgary and I was going to miss my connection to Edmonton and c) the realization I've never missed a connection ever (and I used to fly a lot when I live in Europe)...yeah. I freaked out on twitter a bit. Oops.
All was not lost though - I ran into a media guy on my way to yell at a airline agent! Never underestimate the calming effect of a familiar face! After a chat about this that and the other, I was sufficiently calmed down to go talk to an agent (I didn't yell at her, I promise), who assured me there was 100% for sure room on the last flight of the night from Calgary to Edmonton, so even if I missed my connection I would make it home. Eventually. But at least I wouldn't be stuck in Calgary.
And I did miss my connection, but was booked onto the later flight, and who did I run into in the Calgary airport waiting for the same later flight? Another familiar face in the form of a colleague and her sister. Again, saved by friends. And yes I didn't get home till 2am and was a zombie at work today during a very important meeting - but I survived, thanks to some friendly faces.
That is why I keep doing this curling volunteering gig. Sure, watching the curling is awesome, but it's always all about the people. Everyone - the fans, curlers, volunteers, staff and crew - are always fantastic to work with and generally be around. I'm already looking forward to working the next event!
If you were following me on Twitter during the Canada Cup you got to see backstage snaps and read about all that went on behind the scenes. This post has all the tweets and links to photos from my Twitter feed, for those of you who aren't on Twitter (but mostly for me to archive). As is the norm on Twitter, all tweets are newest to oldest, so you might want to start at the bottom and scroll up.
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December 3, 2012
Kind of miss the #Cancup #curling arena. The real world is
not quite as cozy.
***
December 2, 2012
What an end to my #CanCup #curling adventure! Great week
with great people - already looking forward to the next one!!
Calmer. Have been told we will all get on last flight from
#yyc to #yeg. At least I'll get home tonight. Will make a good story one day.
Flight more delayed. Connection probably missed - but all is
not lost. I've found @AllenCameronCH!! #goodcompany
Last day wrap up from Moose Jaw - what a great event! http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/12/canada-cup-day-5.html � #Cancup #curling
Now here I sit for two hours in the Regina airport with little hope of making a connection - could've driven to #yeg faster. #sad #tired
....Probably not going to make it to Edmonton tonight. Think I'm going to cry.
Made it to Regina no problem, but my flight is majorly delayed. Probably not going to make my connection in Calgary...
Aw, no Team Stoughton on the ride to the airport, but at least I'm on the road and it's open and I'll make my flight. #CanCup #curling
Found biggest littlest #curling fans! #CanCup @TeamGushue1 @TeamJStoughton pic.twitter.com/uvdb4pTW
Panic getting out of Moose Jaw-freezing rain maybe highway closed - sounds like I'm riding w/ Team Stoughton to airport! #CanCup #curling
Rumours highway may be closed due to freezing rain. Noooooooo! I need to get to the airport and home tonight!! #CanCup #curling
Stoughton is going to the trials!! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/TsYLoKqo
Last 2 rocks coming up... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/arAOsCvr
Sometimes I get distracted and just watch the TSN camera guys shoot and set up shots. They do a great job! #fascinating #CanCup #curling
3 kids in front row are fighting over used Team Stoughton brush head thrown to them. Like drumsticks at a rock concert? #CanCup #curling
Stu, the MC, is holding a Russ Howard yelling contest now. Always fun times - y'all should get out and watch some live #curling! #CanCup
Just announced - new #CanCup #curling attendance record: 33,160!! Way to go Moose Jaw!!
Good crowd here for the men's final. Sad this is my last time on the #CanCup media bench! #curling pic.twitter.com/MhDKMnEf
Men's final on the ice - but backstage everyone is busy packing up! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/z42dccjP
Bye bye rocks! See ya down the road! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/dSvMX81H
Winning team about to go receive their trophies... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/5FVRd2Y5
Lawton wins! They're going to the trials. Exciting game! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/97ZOWM9y
Piper is warming up - who's going to win it?? #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/UEfQEUyB
Sponge Girls trying to get the fans cheering during the time out. Fun group of ladies!! #CanCup #curling #wackyhats
Women's final a great game so far! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/67dofAnK
***
December 1, 2012
Another day down! Fun times at the #Cancup #curling! http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/12/canada-cup-day-4.html �
Team Nedohin sitting behind me. Quite enjoying their commentary. #CanCup #curling
Can someone please mash up "Gangnam Style" with curlers saying "whoa whoa whoa whoa". Start with Howard... #CanCup #curling #highlarious
Made it!! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/ALSAfPZE
Santa Claus Parade in Moose Jaw! Main Street closed. Can't get back to the arena from restaurant! #CanCup #curling
Obligatory tweet of a TSN truck. There's two trucks here and they work hard!! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/zbT2vjd4
5th end break: interviews, ice cleaning & wheelchair #curling demo by 2012 National Champs Team Saskatchewan! #CanCup pic.twitter.com/nGyrRUNC
Women's semi. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/fK3fbfoB
Russ Howard chats to Saskatchewan Wheelchair #curling team - doing a demo during women's semi 5th end break! #CanCup pic.twitter.com/e5gTE8qM
December 1. No more creepy curler moustaches. #yeehaw #CanCup #curling
Bright & early, sitting on the media bench with @grassrootscurl & @AllenCameronCH for the tiebreaker #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/TBiJ6iRJ
***
November 30, 2012
And we have tiebreakers. #ohgoodie #soearly #CanCup #curling
Crowd is buzzing. What happened?? Oh. They just announced the 50-50 ($6930). #CanCup #curling
The Gushue kids are just beaming. What an awesome gesture. #CanCup #curling
Class act! Brad Gushue just came out and gave his signed shirt and jacket to two kids! #CanCup #curling #awesome pic.twitter.com/OEN2ueAL
One certainty of these 10 end games vs the 8 enders of the slams/tour events: it ain't over till its over. #CanCup #curling
Nice display in the arena concourse showcasing the junior stars! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/Z4P9OOrr
Another set of poorly composed photos, but thoroughly enjoying my time working for @CCACurling at the #CanCup #curling! http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/11/canada-cup-day-3.html �
I can hear a piper! Must be time for another draw! Quick - get to a TV to watch TSN! #CanCup #curling
And here's the set up for monitoring ice temperature during play. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/mT9EfM2u
Handles, deconstructed... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/dkl1ejsw
Also Cool Curling tournament going on now in the Patch! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/xlvJFCs5
Patch is full! Interview with Team Webster going on now. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/uX8B6Ds4
Moose hat? When in Moose Jaw... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/w7By9AZo
Sign spotted in #CanCup #curling arena: "Who needs the NHL?"
Spent afternoon marking assignments for my real life job. This view is my reward. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/SOFw5aiw
And here's where we're at... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/RqmIpLrv
Practice before draw 8. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/Xd0sDh2O
Back at it. Today is the day when comfortable routine sets in & we start praying for no tiebreakers. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/kTALwJSb
***
November 29, 2012
Said yesterday curlers are taller in real life. Also true: the camera adds ten pounds. #CanCup #curling #fittocurl
#curling spectator gear: headphones, FM transmitter. Did you know you can listen to TSN commentary inside venues on 89.9? #CanCup
Just posted some backstage shots from the #Cancup #curling on my blog. Oh to have an eye for photography... http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/11/canada-cup-day-2.html �
Just heard ladies behind me say this! �@pammijoe #CanCup TSN announcers don't have to park @ #mosaicplace #noparking taking shuttle bus now�
As TSN announcers just said Mosaic Place is a great new arena. And the Safeway is right across the street. Great venue #CanCup #curling
5 draws in and @grassrootscurl and I are a finely tuned media scrum machine! #CanCup #curling
Had a nice chat with @4footcurling this morning. It's always great to meet new #curling people! #CanCup
Close games this morning. Every game counts on this blustery day in Moose Jaw! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/h6CCRFmZ
Just got formally introduced to Russ Howard and his wife. There are four #curling Howards at the event. Can you name them all? #CanCup
***
November 28, 2012
Long day but a good day. I love working these events! #CanCup #curling http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/11/canada-cup-arrival-and-day-1.html �
So far I've decided Reid's is the best of the worst! #CanCup #curling #movember
Change of view for the evening. Can't believe day 1 is almost over! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/WH909DIq
Must be time for another draw... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/7DK8Qlnq
Sharing the bench for awhile with @grassrootscurl and Cathy Gauthier. All five sheets on now. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/yaIP49lN
Players microphones backstage - TSN does an excellent job putting all this #curling on TV! #CanCup pic.twitter.com/ZFRhXpmC
Empty Patch after lunch rush. You wouldn't know it's actually a #curling rink! #CanCup pic.twitter.com/xPK9sYn9
Curlers are taller in person. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/d9RQ2fh1
I upgraded my view to the media bench. Not bad either. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/41Bv58kT
This is why I'm here. Nice change of scenery from my office!! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/vwR9B4LN
Backstage area. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/23G5Ycl2
Ice level/coaches bench. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/NY5yUXY3
Ok, let's do this! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/vnxNCHQE
***
November 27, 2012
Met with @glennvangulik and @grassrootscurl to discuss my #CanCup job and #curling world in general. Great people to work!!
Everything closes early in Moose Jaw. Did you know 7-11 sells cereal? #CanCup #curling
Arrived in Moose Jaw. Already met some super friendly volunteers - I love working these events! #CanadaCup #curling pic.twitter.com/4CBaQIil
My cold and I are on our way to Moose Jaw for the #CanadaCup #curling. Miss my cat already but excited to work for @CCACurling again!
Ok. I'll admit it. I panicked. First of all, I've been struggling with a cold and was exhausted and had just gone through a "race to the airport in case the highway gets closed". Secondly, I hate airports and airplanes and flying and the whole process makes me a bit anxious. So when I got to the Regina airport to find out a) the Time Horton's was closed/under construction and I couldn't get dinner and b) my flight was massively delayed to Calgary and I was going to miss my connection to Edmonton and c) the realization I've never missed a connection ever (and I used to fly a lot when I live in Europe)...yeah. I freaked out on twitter a bit. Oops.
All was not lost though - I ran into a media guy on my way to yell at a airline agent! Never underestimate the calming effect of a familiar face! After a chat about this that and the other, I was sufficiently calmed down to go talk to an agent (I didn't yell at her, I promise), who assured me there was 100% for sure room on the last flight of the night from Calgary to Edmonton, so even if I missed my connection I would make it home. Eventually. But at least I wouldn't be stuck in Calgary.
And I did miss my connection, but was booked onto the later flight, and who did I run into in the Calgary airport waiting for the same later flight? Another familiar face in the form of a colleague and her sister. Again, saved by friends. And yes I didn't get home till 2am and was a zombie at work today during a very important meeting - but I survived, thanks to some friendly faces.
That is why I keep doing this curling volunteering gig. Sure, watching the curling is awesome, but it's always all about the people. Everyone - the fans, curlers, volunteers, staff and crew - are always fantastic to work with and generally be around. I'm already looking forward to working the next event!
If you were following me on Twitter during the Canada Cup you got to see backstage snaps and read about all that went on behind the scenes. This post has all the tweets and links to photos from my Twitter feed, for those of you who aren't on Twitter (but mostly for me to archive). As is the norm on Twitter, all tweets are newest to oldest, so you might want to start at the bottom and scroll up.
***
December 3, 2012
Kind of miss the #Cancup #curling arena. The real world is
not quite as cozy.
***
December 2, 2012
What an end to my #CanCup #curling adventure! Great week
with great people - already looking forward to the next one!!
Calmer. Have been told we will all get on last flight from
#yyc to #yeg. At least I'll get home tonight. Will make a good story one day.
Flight more delayed. Connection probably missed - but all is
not lost. I've found @AllenCameronCH!! #goodcompany
Last day wrap up from Moose Jaw - what a great event! http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/12/canada-cup-day-5.html � #Cancup #curling
Now here I sit for two hours in the Regina airport with little hope of making a connection - could've driven to #yeg faster. #sad #tired
....Probably not going to make it to Edmonton tonight. Think I'm going to cry.
Made it to Regina no problem, but my flight is majorly delayed. Probably not going to make my connection in Calgary...
Aw, no Team Stoughton on the ride to the airport, but at least I'm on the road and it's open and I'll make my flight. #CanCup #curling
Found biggest littlest #curling fans! #CanCup @TeamGushue1 @TeamJStoughton pic.twitter.com/uvdb4pTW
Panic getting out of Moose Jaw-freezing rain maybe highway closed - sounds like I'm riding w/ Team Stoughton to airport! #CanCup #curling
Rumours highway may be closed due to freezing rain. Noooooooo! I need to get to the airport and home tonight!! #CanCup #curling
Stoughton is going to the trials!! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/TsYLoKqo
Last 2 rocks coming up... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/arAOsCvr
Sometimes I get distracted and just watch the TSN camera guys shoot and set up shots. They do a great job! #fascinating #CanCup #curling
3 kids in front row are fighting over used Team Stoughton brush head thrown to them. Like drumsticks at a rock concert? #CanCup #curling
Stu, the MC, is holding a Russ Howard yelling contest now. Always fun times - y'all should get out and watch some live #curling! #CanCup
Just announced - new #CanCup #curling attendance record: 33,160!! Way to go Moose Jaw!!
Good crowd here for the men's final. Sad this is my last time on the #CanCup media bench! #curling pic.twitter.com/MhDKMnEf
Men's final on the ice - but backstage everyone is busy packing up! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/z42dccjP
Bye bye rocks! See ya down the road! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/dSvMX81H
Winning team about to go receive their trophies... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/5FVRd2Y5
Lawton wins! They're going to the trials. Exciting game! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/97ZOWM9y
Piper is warming up - who's going to win it?? #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/UEfQEUyB
Sponge Girls trying to get the fans cheering during the time out. Fun group of ladies!! #CanCup #curling #wackyhats
Women's final a great game so far! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/67dofAnK
***
December 1, 2012
Another day down! Fun times at the #Cancup #curling! http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/12/canada-cup-day-4.html �
Team Nedohin sitting behind me. Quite enjoying their commentary. #CanCup #curling
Can someone please mash up "Gangnam Style" with curlers saying "whoa whoa whoa whoa". Start with Howard... #CanCup #curling #highlarious
Made it!! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/ALSAfPZE
Santa Claus Parade in Moose Jaw! Main Street closed. Can't get back to the arena from restaurant! #CanCup #curling
Obligatory tweet of a TSN truck. There's two trucks here and they work hard!! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/zbT2vjd4
5th end break: interviews, ice cleaning & wheelchair #curling demo by 2012 National Champs Team Saskatchewan! #CanCup pic.twitter.com/nGyrRUNC
Women's semi. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/fK3fbfoB
Russ Howard chats to Saskatchewan Wheelchair #curling team - doing a demo during women's semi 5th end break! #CanCup pic.twitter.com/e5gTE8qM
December 1. No more creepy curler moustaches. #yeehaw #CanCup #curling
Bright & early, sitting on the media bench with @grassrootscurl & @AllenCameronCH for the tiebreaker #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/TBiJ6iRJ
***
November 30, 2012
And we have tiebreakers. #ohgoodie #soearly #CanCup #curling
Crowd is buzzing. What happened?? Oh. They just announced the 50-50 ($6930). #CanCup #curling
The Gushue kids are just beaming. What an awesome gesture. #CanCup #curling
Class act! Brad Gushue just came out and gave his signed shirt and jacket to two kids! #CanCup #curling #awesome pic.twitter.com/OEN2ueAL
One certainty of these 10 end games vs the 8 enders of the slams/tour events: it ain't over till its over. #CanCup #curling
Nice display in the arena concourse showcasing the junior stars! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/Z4P9OOrr
Another set of poorly composed photos, but thoroughly enjoying my time working for @CCACurling at the #CanCup #curling! http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/11/canada-cup-day-3.html �
I can hear a piper! Must be time for another draw! Quick - get to a TV to watch TSN! #CanCup #curling
And here's the set up for monitoring ice temperature during play. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/mT9EfM2u
Handles, deconstructed... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/dkl1ejsw
Also Cool Curling tournament going on now in the Patch! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/xlvJFCs5
Patch is full! Interview with Team Webster going on now. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/uX8B6Ds4
Moose hat? When in Moose Jaw... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/w7By9AZo
Sign spotted in #CanCup #curling arena: "Who needs the NHL?"
Spent afternoon marking assignments for my real life job. This view is my reward. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/SOFw5aiw
And here's where we're at... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/RqmIpLrv
Practice before draw 8. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/Xd0sDh2O
Back at it. Today is the day when comfortable routine sets in & we start praying for no tiebreakers. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/kTALwJSb
***
November 29, 2012
Said yesterday curlers are taller in real life. Also true: the camera adds ten pounds. #CanCup #curling #fittocurl
#curling spectator gear: headphones, FM transmitter. Did you know you can listen to TSN commentary inside venues on 89.9? #CanCup
Just posted some backstage shots from the #Cancup #curling on my blog. Oh to have an eye for photography... http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/11/canada-cup-day-2.html �
Just heard ladies behind me say this! �@pammijoe #CanCup TSN announcers don't have to park @ #mosaicplace #noparking taking shuttle bus now�
As TSN announcers just said Mosaic Place is a great new arena. And the Safeway is right across the street. Great venue #CanCup #curling
5 draws in and @grassrootscurl and I are a finely tuned media scrum machine! #CanCup #curling
Had a nice chat with @4footcurling this morning. It's always great to meet new #curling people! #CanCup
Close games this morning. Every game counts on this blustery day in Moose Jaw! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/h6CCRFmZ
Just got formally introduced to Russ Howard and his wife. There are four #curling Howards at the event. Can you name them all? #CanCup
***
November 28, 2012
Long day but a good day. I love working these events! #CanCup #curling http://make-it-known.blogspot.ca/2012/11/canada-cup-arrival-and-day-1.html �
So far I've decided Reid's is the best of the worst! #CanCup #curling #movember
Change of view for the evening. Can't believe day 1 is almost over! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/WH909DIq
Must be time for another draw... #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/7DK8Qlnq
Sharing the bench for awhile with @grassrootscurl and Cathy Gauthier. All five sheets on now. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/yaIP49lN
Players microphones backstage - TSN does an excellent job putting all this #curling on TV! #CanCup pic.twitter.com/ZFRhXpmC
Empty Patch after lunch rush. You wouldn't know it's actually a #curling rink! #CanCup pic.twitter.com/xPK9sYn9
Curlers are taller in person. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/d9RQ2fh1
I upgraded my view to the media bench. Not bad either. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/41Bv58kT
This is why I'm here. Nice change of scenery from my office!! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/vwR9B4LN
Backstage area. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/23G5Ycl2
Ice level/coaches bench. #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/NY5yUXY3
Ok, let's do this! #CanCup #curling pic.twitter.com/vnxNCHQE
***
November 27, 2012
Met with @glennvangulik and @grassrootscurl to discuss my #CanCup job and #curling world in general. Great people to work!!
Everything closes early in Moose Jaw. Did you know 7-11 sells cereal? #CanCup #curling
Arrived in Moose Jaw. Already met some super friendly volunteers - I love working these events! #CanadaCup #curling pic.twitter.com/4CBaQIil
My cold and I are on our way to Moose Jaw for the #CanadaCup #curling. Miss my cat already but excited to work for @CCACurling again!
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