Dano Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 My mom had mentioned to me that she really wanted to see the Olympic torch and she was going to go see it at Square One in Mississauga. I wasnt sure how close she would actually get to it there. Luckily enough, the guy that was chosen to run the last leg here in Orangeville is a friend of mine, Bryon Mackie, former welterweight and middleweight Canadian boxing champ and he was going to light the big flame here in town so I told mom to come on up, her chances of getting close were much better. She got closer than she had ever hoped and was tickled pink, but declined the offers of getting her pic taken. I had no such qualms.... I must admit, it was pretty cool! Bryon Fern, Bryon and me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Cool Pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Man... at least one of ya's good lookin ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyBill Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I had the 17th off & it just so happened that was the day the Torch was rolling through Scarborough. I went to Albert Campbell Square to see how close I could get... I then headed over to the switch... I was by myself, so I had to get a shot like this... I was also able to score 2 limited '2010 Torch Run' edition aluminum Coca Cola bottles, one Classic & one Zero. Really nice, & they came out of this... There was also a demonstration of snowboarders on a trampoline... I HAVE to admit. It's been a loooong time since I felt this patriotic. Don't get me wrong, I've always been a proud Canadian, but as a country, we don't usually run around shouting it out. On this day, I saw people of ALL races & ALL ages celebrating the same thing, at the same time. It was truly a day I won't forget, & to think that it was all just a fluke. My girlfriend joined the Christian Fellowship Choir at her job recently & they were singing Christmas carols during their lunch break at work, so I thought I'd head over, since I was off work that day... Once she had to go back to work, I noticed the gathering outside getting bigger, & that's when I saw the sign about the event. I only had to stick around 2 hours until it showed up! Thanks for posting your pics, Dano! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Oh, that's so last week Dano Pretty cool, glad you mom got so see it up close and personal. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 The torch just came through Port Elgin today at about 5 oclock....there was a reception for the occation but due to white out conditions no pics were taken... Leave it to BC to design the torch that looks like a joint!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 i live next to square one, but decided to go to milton to meet the old flame myself.. for the same reasons. this was about a week ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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