Vancouver olympics

Non technical and off-topic discussion
Post Reply

Topic author
Kidhauler
I sleep in my van
I sleep in my van
Posts: 877
Joined: Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:46 pm
Location: Vancouver B.C.

Vancouver olympics

Post by Kidhauler »

Am I the only one that finds it frustrating that we have spent around 6 billion dollars to host a 2 week party that is totaly dependant on snow and we don't have any.

I mean really what the hell were they thinking. We don't get much snow here!!! Maybe they should have gotten the summer games instead. It was so warm today I was working outside all day in a T-shirt. I think were screwed and will spend the next 40 years paying off the games and we will be the laughing stock of the world when people are skiing on hay and rocks. ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)
1999 Safari Touring edition.
trailer tow pack with a 3:73 posi
Bucket bench seats, Rear heat, Rear Airconditioning.
teal green
300 000 kms
AirRide air bags in the rear to fix soft stock suspension.
Onboard aircompressor to make it all work nice.

Cobra
I plan to be buried in my van
I plan to be buried in my van
Posts: 1750
Joined: Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:31 pm
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Re: Vancouver olympics

Post by Cobra »

i heard that snow was stockpiled in the mountains to be trucked down lol
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler

1997 gone
User avatar

reaper
I sleep in my van
I sleep in my van
Posts: 381
Joined: Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:51 pm
Location: VANcouver

Re: Vancouver olympics

Post by reaper »

Kidhauler wrote:Am I the only one that finds it frustrating that we have spent around 6 billion dollars to host a 2 week party that is totaly dependant on snow and we don't have any.

I mean really what the hell were they thinking. We don't get much snow here!!! Maybe they should have gotten the summer games instead. It was so warm today I was working outside all day in a T-shirt. I think were screwed and will spend the next 40 years paying off the games and we will be the laughing stock of the world when people are skiing on hay and rocks. ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)
Cant wait to watch skiers tree gardening down the dry hill & the bobsledders going
3.5 MPH down a grassy rock hill,sparks flyin' & all.
My uncle that was here from europe went to cypress & whistler & was
totally dissapointed,Lots of rain,no snow & everything is blocked off.
Kevin,lets go as volunteer Games security guards & steal a bobsled & tow it behind your safari
down Robson st at 60,i'll bring my hockey helmet.
90 Astro Cargo V-8
90 Artro RS - V-8 Now running!
& a bunch of tractors
"there's nothing like a V-8 Polluting the Environment"
Image
User avatar

tbhager94
I sleep in my van
I sleep in my van
Posts: 467
Joined: Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:26 pm
Location: saskatoon sk canada

Re: Vancouver olympics

Post by tbhager94 »

ive wondered this myself, im proud to say i was born in calgary the host of the 1988 olypmics(the only olympics to profit so far)
2000 chev blazer 4x4
If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
User avatar

thevalleyboy
I sleep in my van
I sleep in my van
Posts: 285
Joined: Sat Oct 13, 2007 6:39 am
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Re: Vancouver olympics

Post by thevalleyboy »

in 88 we had to truck in snow for the Olympics also - typical Calgary - our weather didn't exactly cooperate either - that said - they did manage to put on a good show - however with the world the way it is... I am sure Calgary enjoyed MUCH lower security costs - I do wonder how much longer they think they can make these games worth while - my bet is at the end of the day Vancouver, BC, Canada are out big time money on an event that personally I do not give a shit about.
2001 Astro LT AWD - SOLD @ 180,200KM
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
User avatar

Kabey's Van
I sleep in my van
I sleep in my van
Posts: 682
Joined: Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:35 am
Location: Victoria B.C.

Re: Vancouver olympics

Post by Kabey's Van »

They have stock piled snow nearby and have plans to use a helicopter to fly the snow onto the mountain side.
Surely we have better things to do with our money.
User avatar

CaptSquid
I plan to be buried in my van
I plan to be buried in my van
Posts: 1230
Joined: Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:50 am
Location: Billings, MT, 'MERICA!

Re: Vancouver olympics

Post by CaptSquid »

If it was stockpiled elsewhere, some wanker must've trucked it down here, cuz we got beaucoup snow down here.
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4

Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!

ImageImage
Image

astrozam
I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
Posts: 2770
Joined: Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:57 am

Re: Vancouver olympics

Post by astrozam »

Any major event such as hosting the Olympics is nothing more than a glory grab for Politicians and those who believe that having the games makes their Country/state/province some place special to the outside world. It has been proven time and again that these events DO NOT benefit the host cities, and are a huge drain on the taxes and patience of the citizens who get stuck putting up with the event.

dilly
I get chills without my van.
I get chills without my van.
Posts: 55
Joined: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:13 pm
Location: b.c canada

Re: Vancouver olympics

Post by dilly »

the torch just went by my house a couple of hours ago, i could care less :D . here in the kootenays there's barely any snow as well, down low atleast.
95 safari awd-2" overland lift,29" ATs on 15x7 chrome truck rims
2000 astro 2wd g80-company truck/work van
Post Reply