The Journey to the Merry Wives of Windsor, Day 4

Day 3 Highlights

Spirit of Sir John Falstaff observes the races

February 29, 2012.  I did not take any pictures on Day three of the journey to the Merry Wives of Windsor.  This was a major leg of the journey to hugging Micheal Rawley and getting my seat in the theatre for the show.  I won a Gold Medal in the 100 Metre Sprint and a silver Medal in the 1 km journey to the Merry Wives of Windsor.  Following Dinner was Karaoke in the Newman Newstone Dining Room.

Helaina Rothenberg sings the Barracuda Song.  This song is in reverance of the Barrie Swim Team

Day 4 Highlights

March 1, 2012.  This was the last day for many members of Team Ontario.  I only had one race left in the journey to Theatre by the Bay's Production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. 

 A safe and successful finish in the 500 meter sprint to the finish within 2 minutes and 15 seconds and 40 Miliseconds.  This resulted in a Gold Medal.  It did not matter which place I arrive in.  I was on my way to see Theatre by the Bay's Production of the Merry Wives of Windsor.

A wild fall.  If you fall, you must get back up and keep moving or you will miss the show.

2.5 KM Highlights from on the course

Out on the course of the 2.5 course.

The a pack of skiers try to make their way to the Mady Centre as fast as they can to get their seats for the Merry Wives of Windsor.

At the end of the day, the awards are hung with care before they are awarded to the athletes.

Following Podium, it was time to board Golden Arrow Airlines for a flight back to the hotel.

following Dinner, it was time to board Golden Arrow Airlines for a short trip to the Mayfield Hotel for the Healthy Athleates and Magic Show.  Many athletes opted to miss the Magic show to have their eyes checked.  The Eye Exam Queue took forever.  I opted to go to the Magic Show.  Highlights will follow.

Day 1, Dreams Take Flight

Day 2, Opening Ceremony

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for More great photos on the Journey to the Merry Wives Windsor.



The Journey to The Merry Wives of Windsor Day 2, Opening Ceremony

Sorry for the Delay for today's posting.  I finally got all my pictures onto the UMN last week.  The Journey was a great and exciting.

February, 28, 2012, Day 2's Adentures to the Mady Centre

Everyone is excited to wake up early for breakfast in the Newman Newstone Dining Room followed by a bus ride to Strathcona Wilderness Centre for a half-day of skiing.

The Tracks are all set for the first half-day of skiing.

Following Practice, it was time to board the Golden Arrow for a flight back to the hotel.  Taxing onto the runway at Strathcona Wilderness Centre onboard Golden Arrow Airlines

At 2:00 PM, It was time for a Pep Ralley in the Upper Room (Dream Zone) before  the Opening Ceremony.

at 3:00 PM it was time for an early dinner in the Newman Newstone Dining Room. 

All Aboard!  Time to board Golden Arrow Airlines for a 20 minute flight to Servus Place for Opening Ceremony.

A safe landing at Servus Place.  We filed off the aircraft and into the arena. 

Welcome to the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.  A banner is hoisted above the arrival gate as athleates file off Golden Arrow Airlines and into the Arena.

A Christmas Tree stands in the corner of the room as we Queue up for Opening Ceremony. 

A Team Photo on the Servus Place Staircase

The Coaches pose for a pic next to the Servus Place Elevator.

The Flame of Peace, Hope, Joy, Love decends from the rafters of the Arena.  The Couldren was lit and the games were offically opened after 10:00 PM.

Day 1, Highlights

Day 3 - 4, Highlights

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for more excitement on highlights of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.

Dreams take Flight, The Journey Begins

It's that time again!  Let's get ready to make our way to the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts to watch Theatre by the Bay's Production of The Merry Wives of Windsor on the 9th of Auguest.  The Journey to the Merry Wives of Windor and hugging Micheal Rawley began on February 27, 2012 with a plane trip to Edmonton Alberta.

Day 1 Highlights

All Aboard, First Canada Flight 200 to Pearson International Airport Terminal 3 (YYZ).  This is the first short flight before connecting to flight West Jet Flight 107 to Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

Coaches and athletes help check the baggage onto the baggage van for transfer to Pearson International Airport.

All Aboard,  Time to board the plane to Pearson International Airport. 

Taxing onto the Runway after departing the Bayfield Airport (Bayfield Mall).

Flying high onboard First Canada Flight 200.

The Holland Marsh was on our filght path.

First Canada flight finally taxis into Pearson International Airport.

Upon landing at Pearson International Airport, It was time to claim our luggage and re-check our luggage on to West Jet Flight 107 to Edmonton International Airport.

West Jet Flight 107 docked at Gate  B41 in Terminal 3

Upon boarding call, it was time to show our boarding pass to the clerk and file down the gangway onto the plane.

A shot of West Jet Flight 107 from the end of the dock.

Air Canada Jazz pulls up on the adjacent air strip to Flight 107

We Have Lift Off on West Jet Flight 107 bound for Edmonton International Airport.  The Journey has begun to seeing the Merry Wives of Windsor.

Up Up and Away, Let your Dreams take flight

Flying high over Manitoba.

Preparing to land at Edmonton International Airport

A safe touchdown at Edmonton International Airport.

Taxing off the runway and preparing to dock at Edmonton International Airport

Docking at Edmonton International Airport


Day 2 Highlights.

Day 3 - 4 Highlights