02.26.06
Team College Hill Sticks the Landing!
If you’re going to be in the general vicinity of Providence any time soon, I strongly suggest you wear shades. The glare is nearly blinding.
Yes, that’s right, every member of Team College Hill won a gold medal in the Knitting Olympics this weekend! We gathered at 2 p.m. today to admire each other’s Olympic projects and carry out the formal closing ceremonies, including the awarding of the medals. It was quite an emotional event. Especially for the neighbors, who got very emotional about the fact that they are going to have to move to avoid the loonies who stand in the courtyard and award each other medals all afternoon for no apparent reason.
As the team captain, Theresa did the bemedaling. Leah was first on the podium and was honored for her stunning work on Ene’s Scarf. Cameras clicked incessantly as she modeled its delicate loveliness.
Katja medaled in the same event, also completing Ene’s Scarf as her Olympic project. You couldn’t see for the flash bulbs as she struck a pose in the kiss-and-cry area after the ceremony.
Then it was my turn. While composed during the actual awarding of the medal, I froze in the face of the international media and couldn’t seem to produce a genuine smile. I expect that never being one of the media’s darlings means I will quickly be forgotten as an Olympic champion.
Finally the team captain took the podium to receive her gold medal for Am Kamin, the intricate, subtle, gorgeous cabled cardigan that shattered all previous Knitting Olympics records. This is one for the history books, folks.
The frigid weather prevented the raising of the flags and the playing of the national anthems, but the team did brave the cold long enough to gather on the podium and take the final team photo. In the broadcast booth Scott Hamilton was falling all over himself trying to convey to the television audience what a powerful and flawless performance the team had turned in. It was an afternoon to remember.
Tomorrow: Official Tubey finished object post. Thanks to everyone for their very supportive comments and enthusiastic cheerleading yesterday — I think it actually made the difference!
Chris said,
February 26, 2006 at 10:14 pm
Congratulations, Team College Hill!! Brilliant, simply brilliant, all of you! LOVE the medals.
Leah said,
February 26, 2006 at 10:37 pm
Stunning! Each and every one of you! I wish my Ene could have been part to the celebration!
jenny said,
February 26, 2006 at 10:48 pm
without a doubt, the best team effort of this olympics! and i want that cabled cardi pattern!!!!!
antje said,
February 26, 2006 at 10:56 pm
I haven’t yet seen any of the olympic events over there….was too busy admiring the progress of Team College Hill. Wouldn’t have missed it in the world. Congratulations!
Theresa said,
February 26, 2006 at 11:07 pm
This is awesome – love the photos. I’ll get to mine tomorrow after I stop feeling lazy about it.
carole said,
February 26, 2006 at 11:27 pm
oh, you are all way too cool! very nice work!
Tori said,
February 27, 2006 at 4:07 am
WOW! Wish I’d stubled on your blog earlier to see your progress as it happened! Congratulations everyone!
Pumpkinmama said,
February 27, 2006 at 6:58 am
Beautiful! You all did a great job and should be proud – what fun!
Mintyfresh said,
February 27, 2006 at 8:02 am
You 4 are too cute. Congrats to you all!
Amy said,
February 27, 2006 at 8:48 am
I’m so proud of my team! Y’all are too cute.
Amy
christine said,
February 27, 2006 at 9:45 am
Those pictures are too funny! I knew that all of you would triumph!
Yay, Team College Hill!
Carry said,
February 27, 2006 at 9:50 am
Congrats!!! Good job, and it looks great!
I, sadly, was unable to medal. I’ll probably post later today, but I still feel good that I did so much and survived my first fair isle. I will still finish up, but it does feel good to know that I can once again have multiple projects going. It was nearly killing me not to cast on for something else!!! :)
Matt said,
February 27, 2006 at 9:56 am
Congratulations, I never doubted you for a second.
Can we all take a moment to admire the fact that my lovely wife not only finished her Olympic project, but also that she looks smokin’ hot in it? Huzzah.
Laura said,
February 27, 2006 at 10:19 am
Congratulations to all of you–the projects are beautiful!
I love the cabled caridgan (I’m so predictable, aren’t I?) Revised Tubey looks much better than the previous version.
Mary Ann said,
February 27, 2006 at 10:20 am
OMG! You all are fabulous. I love the photos and the medals. Each FO is terrific. Please convey my congratulations to your team members. And congratulations to Matt on having such a talented and hot wife.
Wonderland Knitter said,
February 27, 2006 at 10:39 am
Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous!! Great ceremony, great pics, thanks for sharing! You guys are the greatest!
Sonya said,
February 27, 2006 at 11:22 am
Wow! Great FOs. Congratulations to the whole team. Looks like you all know how to have a good time. Makes me want to move east.
theflitgirl said,
February 27, 2006 at 12:13 pm
How glorious! You’ve done your country(s) proud!
I now have yet more projects to lust after while not being allowed to buy anymore yarn :(
Kat said,
February 27, 2006 at 1:34 pm
Congratulations to Team College Hill! Very impressive to send 4 knathletes to the games and to come away with 4 gold medals.
Leah said,
February 27, 2006 at 1:36 pm
Rachel – I LOVE the pictures and text, they look great! Thanks so much for the medals as well, they are perfect. Can’t wait to see your shawl done!
Diane said,
February 27, 2006 at 1:39 pm
Congratulations on winning the gold! All of your projects are awesome.
Mothhair said,
February 27, 2006 at 2:20 pm
Congratulations, team, on beautiful projects completed in record time! I can’t help noticing the lack of pictures (or even a mention) of your Poodle Mascot Twins, whose role in your triumph was minimal but still deserved a nod. Otherwise, what an inspirational account of a truly meaningful event!
And now, Rachel, I’m ready for my shawl, if not my closeup . . . .
Jaime said,
February 27, 2006 at 3:45 pm
Your Tubey looks great! Congratulations on your gold medal! :D
Bettie said,
February 27, 2006 at 5:59 pm
Stunning! Simply GLORIOUSLY Stunning! All of you!!! Perfect and Beautiful!
Isabelle said,
February 27, 2006 at 11:44 pm
WOOOHOOOO!!! That is NEAT!!! CONGRATULATIONS to the all of you!
I love your tubey!
Isabelle :)
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