Day 4

First of all, congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks. I woke this morning to a beautiful sunny day and a sparkling view of the Black Sea.

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What day is this?

Woke up today and wondered what day it was.  Never mind.  The day of the week is immaterial for us until the 747 leaves for home.
I know....it's Super Bowl Sunday.  But  I'll be missing most of the game because kickoff is about 4 am.  Just about my bedtime.  I have  been informed that appropriately, it is also Groundhog Day.  Which sums up our lives for the next three weeks.

I felt some sinus pain so I visited the NBC clinic.  They asked me what was wrong with me and I told them I thought I might be getting a sinus infection.  They took my word for it and give me meds.  With dosage instructions in Russian.  I'm pretty sure If I complained of an ovarian cyst they would have taken my word for it.
I caught a glimpse of the doctor's diploma.  It was from De Vry.

Day 3

The first medal of the games has been awarded.  Best sponsor billboard read by NBC announcer.  In lieu of the anthem cue the NBC Olympic theme.  Sorry the podium is out of frame.

"Just read it comrade.  But take off 3 seconds."

Who knew?

Just in case you ever get to Russia, order the chicken Kiev. It's really good here.

Swagsville

My talent wardrobe has just been bestowed upon me. That's right, the same wardrobe you'll see on TV as worn by Al Roker! This lavish package includes: twelve shirts, three pairs of pants, a lightweight and heavy winter weight outer jacket, a down vest, a pair of boots, two hats, gloves, sunglasses, a backpack and a roller bag. And just like  on a game show, even if I don't end up being a returning contestant, these lovely gifts are mine to keep. Look for these items soon on eBay.

Day 2

The army is deployed.  Getting ready for opening day. To avoid computer hacking all memos are sent via pneumatic tube. Like in the old days.  You'll see it left of center in the photo.

Don't miss "Winter Gold".  A preview of the games with our old pal Apolo Ohno.  Airing Tues. Night on NBC.  No really, I saw a big piece of it today and it shows some of the behind the scenes stuff involving what we do.

View from the NBC commissary.