We have finally gotten out of Fenestrelle. A relief, as all the work and cold and sickness came from there, and after we moved out of Meizoun, no place to go home to. In Torino we are staying at an elegant apartment with large ceilings and lots of ‘space’, and wireless internet! Can’t wait to get a shower there!
Here is a photo from the post inauguration party at Tui Tui sent by Sergio. Finally -- Al our photographer and Patrick in the front on the right! That's birthday boy Gianni at the back in the yellow scarf with Gabriella. Also Renato and Sergio. There's Jeff, too, right next to JC's lifted wine glass. The clinking of the glasses went on all night with toasts to everyone for everything! And afterwards, when we tried to pay the bill: the price per person went up by 10 euros, even though the courses were more limited! No matter what, I couldn’t talk him down. I should have gotten a quote before we sat to eat. Sometimes, you just can't let your guard down.
We all packed up, stuffed our suitcases, shook hands, kissed on both cheeks, walked through the snow to the car. JC went back into the church one last time, with a promise that Gord would not follow. Patrick spent a long time settling the big bill at Meizoun, as Jeff, Jaz and Erik waited at the bus stop at the top of the street in the foot of snow, laden with their bags. Rendezvous in Torino at BC Canada Place, where we met with staff about logo logistics. JC is front and center helping us out, thank Mio Dio for him!
Our next challenge: the logo for Vancovuer 2010 in ice. A party with the Minister of Sport, Art & Culture on February 8th. I am putting together a slide show of the making of the paintings.
Tomorrow Gord and JC go back to Fenestrelle. Raphaele agreed to drive the plate down in his truck, (he's going to Torino anyway, to pick up an official 2006 Olympics volunteer jacket). The Forte is closed today and tomorrow; Gord will pour the logo painting and return after dark. Peter stays in Fenestrelle to check on the paintings. I want to go back and hike in the snow, it's just too soon. We all need a break.
Jaz still looks unwell, his face is swollen, he is tired, looks wiped out, says his throat still hurts. Everyone else has recovered.
Here is a photo from the post inauguration party at Tui Tui sent by Sergio. Finally -- Al our photographer and Patrick in the front on the right! That's birthday boy Gianni at the back in the yellow scarf with Gabriella. Also Renato and Sergio. There's Jeff, too, right next to JC's lifted wine glass. The clinking of the glasses went on all night with toasts to everyone for everything! And afterwards, when we tried to pay the bill: the price per person went up by 10 euros, even though the courses were more limited! No matter what, I couldn’t talk him down. I should have gotten a quote before we sat to eat. Sometimes, you just can't let your guard down.
We all packed up, stuffed our suitcases, shook hands, kissed on both cheeks, walked through the snow to the car. JC went back into the church one last time, with a promise that Gord would not follow. Patrick spent a long time settling the big bill at Meizoun, as Jeff, Jaz and Erik waited at the bus stop at the top of the street in the foot of snow, laden with their bags. Rendezvous in Torino at BC Canada Place, where we met with staff about logo logistics. JC is front and center helping us out, thank Mio Dio for him!
Our next challenge: the logo for Vancovuer 2010 in ice. A party with the Minister of Sport, Art & Culture on February 8th. I am putting together a slide show of the making of the paintings.
Tomorrow Gord and JC go back to Fenestrelle. Raphaele agreed to drive the plate down in his truck, (he's going to Torino anyway, to pick up an official 2006 Olympics volunteer jacket). The Forte is closed today and tomorrow; Gord will pour the logo painting and return after dark. Peter stays in Fenestrelle to check on the paintings. I want to go back and hike in the snow, it's just too soon. We all need a break.
Jaz still looks unwell, his face is swollen, he is tired, looks wiped out, says his throat still hurts. Everyone else has recovered.
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