This is what it looks like when the Chinese feel there may be a security threat. Two of these tanks are parked around the National Stadium. This one is parked at the Main Press Center. Fortunately, problems have been minor as far as terrorism is concerned. There was one tragic [...]

For my friends who are Flatwater paddlers, such as the team at LCKC, I’d first like to say congrats on the excellent performance at the US Nationals. As we say in the south, ya done good. I’m including a few photos of the Flatwater side of our venue just so you [...]

I’ve started writing several posts and then gotten pulled away to do something else. This has happened several times. And since I’m here in China where I can’t actually see my own blog, I lose track of what I’ve told you and what I haven’t, so if this is old news, my apologies to you. [...]

We’re here!  It’s time for the start of the Opening Ceremonies and all is well … at least in my venue.  Security is extremely tight around the main complex.  At the time of this writing, they’re in “lock-down” mode.  You couldn’t even get to the Olympic Green after 5pm.  My friend, Joe Wasser, who is [...]

I’ve been here in Beijing for a week now, and aside from the fact that I can’t find an electric screwdriver to save my life, I can find humor in most aspects of life. Every day on the way to work at the venue, we drive past what I would call an adult playground. [...]

I’ve just completed my third day of work and we’re now three days out from Opening Ceremonies at the 2008 Olympics. It’s a bit bizarre knowing that I’m working on what is, if not the “Greatest Show on Earth,” at least the biggest broadcast event on Earth. That, and a [...]

Well, after seven hours in three airports and fifteen hours on two planes, I finally made it to Beijing.  I pulled an all-nighter just before leaving to try and finish a couple of projects, so that plus a twelve hour time difference and being on the other side of the world makes [...]