So, where was I. Ah yes, Tokyo Toms...
I shuffle into one of the tatami rooms thinking I have found a safe zone. With Erin to my right and Julie Langevin to my left, I relax a little. Erin's on Gorb watch, so hopefully I'm safe. The "kegs" of Asahi and litres of sake make their rounds, and Emily is in true form, spending time with each and every guest. Under the influence of sake and in awe of my Olympic friend, I make the poor decision of leaving my comfort zone to encapsulate the moment. It's a little too embarrassing to divulge particulars, but let's just say the gentleman in the following picture was just some dude looking to get into a shot with Emily Brydon. Oops, sorry Brian! Gorb move number one.
From the Ice Gala to Lake Louise, this weekend there was definitely a lot of Silver...and one Bronze!
Many of our advertisers had kindly donated prizes to give away, and when Vanessa and I discovered that the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation had recently turned down their first applicants EVER, we decided to sell raffle tickets to raise funds. 
Fernie looked like a winter wonderland, not a common site in December, let alone November. Sure, many of us have had the privilege of wearing Halloween costumes over one piece snow suits in late October, but those days are gone….right? Well, maybe not as long gone as previously assumed.