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I haven't been around much, I've had a few weeks of being sick and have to go for mono testing. Yuck - hope it's not that, but on the up side, we have had official confirmation that hubby is going to carry the Olympic Torch in December in Camp Borden. He has received his outfit and the best thing is it's during the Xmas holidays, so our son and grandson can come, as school will be out! YAY. I've put pics of the outfit and the cool accessories they sent on my blog: www.duffyantiques.blogspot.com We also get to keep the torch, which is a great souvenier.
The Littlest ThistleVery cool, hope he has fun!
Forever LovedHi Brenda
That is fantastic, what a wonderful memory for you and your family. I submitted my name but alas was not asked. Cherish every moment of this amazing honour.
Hugs from Toronto]
Dianne
Bubble Up Bears!Congratulations Brenda to you and your husband!!!
puca bearsWoW - what a tremendous and unforgettable honour :clap: :clap: :clap:
Big congrats
huggies
Maria
Newcastle, OntarioThanks everyone!
Diane, that's the funny part - we didn't submit Neil's name. Loblaws has done business with Coca Cola for eons, and Neil has met most of the big shots many times over the years. They were at a meeting in the fall and they had all of the Oympic stuff on display. Neil actually made a joke to Coke management that he had given them so much business, that he should carry the torch. Next thing we knew, Coke had submitted his name and he was picked, I think for Neil, the fact Coke thought enought of him to submit his name, was as much of an honour as carrying the torch!
Past Time BearsMy goodness . . . that's terrific, Brenda!! Congratulations to you both!
bingle bearsWOOO HOOOO!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
Cheryl
Woodbury Park BearsFantastic what a great opportunity to be part of the Olympics your family must be very excited :clap: :clap: 
How proud you will be I'd probably stand there and cry watching him if it were mine I'm so happy for you.
Raewyn
WOW What wonderful news. Im excited for you!!! Takes lots of pics so we can see toooooooooooooooo. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Brenda, that's awesome!! What a great honor to be able to carry the torch.
Hugs,
PennsylvaniaMajor coolness! 
The letters on the running pants... are they reflective? Or is it just the camera?
It looks neat. It'll probably show up on camera really well.
Newcastle, OntarioThanks everyone, it will definitely be an exciting day and we will take lots of pictures.
Randy, the letters on the pants and sleeve of the jacket are reflective. They barely show up when you look at the suit in daylight - they just popped out, when I took a flash picture to post. It does look neat.
Wow Brenda! What an incredible honor - both the carry the torch and also that Coke took your hubby seriously even though he was joking!
Boechout, AntwerpCongratulations to your husband and you Brenda !
When the time comes (it will be here sooner than you think), please show us some pictures of him :photo: .
I guess there will be a sort of policy against carrying a teddy bear with him and letting the teddy holding the torch ?? 
Hugs, :hug:
Peter
Wow, Brenda, this is wonderful news!! What an amazing honor. Congratulations!!
:hug: :hug: :hug:
PennsylvaniaI guess there will be a sort of policy against carrying a teddy bear with him and letting the teddy holding the torch ??
Peter
Not so fast! 
Steiff makes keyring sized Bears that will fit into a pocket or purse. Melanie has one in her purse at all times just for good luck. His name is "Carry." Get it? Carry the Bear?
Here is an example: http://www.giftshop1234.com/steiff-fynn … 11600.html
If the uniform has a pocket or a place where a small Bear could ride along, he could hide in there and nobody would be the wiser! 
You don't necessarily have to carry a Steiff. There are a couple of other good ideas:
First, you could carry a uniquely Canadian Bear.
We have a small, 4" Bear who wears a Canadian Mountie hat. Okay... That's a cliché but a Mountie Bear would be a uniquely Canaidan symbol that virtually nobody could argue with.
(Besides! He would be your security Bear! )
How about a Coca Cola Bear? Coke makes several small Bears. There are three of them sitting on a shelf just a few feet from me, writing this message.
How could anybody complain about carrying a Coca Cola Bear in a Coca Cola sponsored event?
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/kmarket/ … ATURE___4_
If the Bear just stayed in his pocket, maybe only peeking his nose out once in a while, nobody would ever be the wiser! 
DENBY BEARS
:dance: WOW, how exciting is that. What a great honor for you and your family and the wonderful memories that will be had. Coke really must think alot of him to submit his name. I will be waiting for some pics after it is said and done.
Enjoy the moments!
That is so exciting Brenda ! I didn't know the carriers got to keep the torch, what a great keepsake ! I agree, that it is an honor to have been nominated by Coke and then chosen. I'm sure Corson won't soon forget watching his grampa carrying that torch. It passed through here one street over from me a couple of weeks ago , but I missed it. I did manage to get one of those little flags though 
How wonderful! And it makes it doubly wonderful that Coke submitted his name! Congratulations!
Beth
Newcastle, OntarioAww, thanks everyone - we are excited, for sure! As for carrying a bear - not going to happen. Hubby is not interested in teddies, other than they make us some money 
He will be concentrating on carrying the torch, with his bad knee, so I can honestly say, it was a lovely idea, but not feasible.
q.D.paToOtieSThe coolest thing ever! Congrats to your hubby!!!
Newcastle, OntarioAwww, thanks, Lisa!
hugs,
Brenda
Oh big Congratulations to your Husband, Brenda. What an exciting time it will be and I look forward to seeing the photos.
Hugs
Carolyn
