I couldn't miss this photo opportunity!
Our city is hosting the Canada winter games in January. We've been preparing for this event for 3 years.
We've got two new arenas, an outdoor artificial speed skating oval , new cross country ski trails... When a city agrees to host an event like Canada winter games various governments come up with grants to build new modern facilities. An old elementary school has been turned into a sports administration center.
There are various things set up around the city to promote the city. One thing that's neat is the large red and white letters that say Red Deer. These are placed all over the city. I guess the city hopes that visitors will do as I did and take some photos.
I couldn't resist this for someone who goes by the name of Red.
I'm a big cheering section for our city!
HAHAHA! Fun post. A lot of excitement coming up in your city!
ReplyDeleteThe preparation takes a long time and lots of volunteer hours. I'm not involved in this one.
DeleteThese kind of events are great for the governments to move forward and build desired amenities in the various cities. I'm sure there will be lots of excitement in town in January.
ReplyDeleteYes, we're ready except for an athlete residence which will later become student housing at the college.
DeleteIs Red Deer the name of a team? Love the sign and the red letters. Perfect for you and your blog. Happy Friday, enjoy your day and weekend!
ReplyDeleteRed Deer is the name of the city I live in.
DeleteWell Red you made your point! Will it be the Olympic wintergames?
ReplyDeleteIt's Canada winter games.
DeleteIsn't that fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the big block letters. I really wanted to climb on top of them!
DeleteCongratulations to your city for having this honor. I love the big red letters, Red. It sure is like you are a spokesman for the whole town. :-)
ReplyDeleteLast spring we started skating in one of the new arenas. I did a post on it.
DeleteI like 'em! Very eye-catching. And they're making me realize the name of your city is almost a palindrome.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to stand on top but I didn't bring my step ladder!
DeleteThat'll be quite something to take in!
ReplyDeleteIt will e a busy time in town.
DeleteSounds fun to be around, bet you would like to try out that new ice
ReplyDeleteI've been skating in the new arena since March. I do want to try the skating oval.
DeleteYay to RED and the RED DEER folks.
ReplyDeleteThanks. we'll have fun.
DeleteWell that certainly puts you on the map.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I saw the big letters I knew what I wanted to do.
DeleteThere will be lots of excitement there during the games.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, looking at the big RED is making me think of Clifford the Big Red Dog books :)
Well, I've never heard of Clifford the big red dog so I'll have to look for them.
DeleteVery cool, Red! I'm sure people are getting excited about this.
ReplyDeleteSince a large part of the games depend on volunteers a good amount of enthusiasm has to be worked up.
ReplyDeleteI never quite knew where you lived, so I finally Googled your city. I see you are a prairie town - city actually, bigger than I realized.
ReplyDeleteThat was a once in a life time opportunity !
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful! Love you and your love posing with the signs.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! That next to last photo could be your new profile pic! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! But The Micro Manager should have been holding a big red heart!
ReplyDeletePerfect!! Fun to see you by your sign!
ReplyDeleteThe letters certainly are eye-catching. Fun to see you both.
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