Olympic Memories
I do love the Olympics, even though I've had little time to watch them this time around. But thanks to the wonder that is YouTube, I'd like to share with you two of my most favourite Winter Olympic memories from when I was a youngster.
First up, 1980 and the Miracle on Ice. I was 10 and Gabe and I were out with Momma and Poppa Mooselet at Al's Spaghetti House. Friday night was Mom & Dad's night out, and always at Al's, but every now and again they'd let us come with them. This was one of those nights. I have a very clear memory of watching this game at the bar at Al's:
Memory number 2: The Battle of the Brians from the 1988 Olympics. Was 18 and at home watching with Momma Mooselet on the couch. I obviously have a much better memory of this one, but what always stands out for me is Brian Boitano's expression at the end:
I had, however, forgotten about his glorious mullet.
And of course now if I'm ever faced with a difficult decision, I simply ask myself "What Would Brian Boitano Do?"
Do you have any special Olympic memories?
3 Witty Remarks:
Way too many of them - Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hammill, twice and Eric Heyden with 5 golds at one Olympics. I still love the games. You Aussie in the half pipe was incredible this year.
My wife was really into ice skating so I remember the Battle of The Brians. And I have a free pass in case I ever run into Katarina Witt.
The one you posted.
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