Rehearsal

Early Thursday morning, pouring rain...
Last night was so amazing. Went to the dress rehearsal for the opening ceremonies. Sister in law, Linda arrived the day before so we both headed out together.
This was a complete rehearsal with performers and a few dignitaries. We were told to keep the performance secret. There were approx 20,000 people in attendance I am sure not everyone will keep it a secret, but I will up hold my Olympic promise :).
Needless to say the show is awesome with amazing special effects. We were sitting four rows up from center stage. (Just one note to Jeff, Neil Young was not there.)
This was the final rehearsal before the show so everything was being tested, security, crowd control etc..Leaving the show was busy, but there were our friendly smurfs helping whenever we needed. Before heading home stopped to have a bite to eat and met some interesting people. There were the 2 men from L.A. who actually worked on some of the special effects, also worked on a movie with James Cameron before Titanic. Then we met another worker from VANOC who helped with the electrical. These were all paid employees, the more you talk and see what is involved in hosting such a huge event you realise why the costs are so high. Off now to my official training, today I will find out exactly what I will be doing.