I must tell you, today was probably my second favourite lunch break of all time. ALL TIME! The only lunch break that I enjoyed more was that time I ran into Martin Brodeur, Scott Hamilton and Michelle Kwan during the Olympics. My buddy, Catherine, was with me both times. She seems to be my lucky lunch break pal.
I read on the twitter today that the CBC was hosting a big screen TV presentation of the Netherlands vs. Uruguay on Granville and Robson Street. Catherine and I headed up there and were pleasantly surprised. There were plenty of fans there – mostly wearing orange clothes – we did spot one guy wearing the Uruguay flag like cape. Spoiler alert: that was one sad Uruguayan fan after this game.
There were spots to sit on the ground on some astro-turf, so people picnicked and watched the game…
But we didn’t bring our lunch, so we opted for some savoury crepes on the patio, in the shade, with an excellent view of the humongous TV instead. Not a bad option at all. In fact, it was a glorious choice.
We even drank Orange drinks in support of the Dutchmen:
I am now cheering for the Netherlands – since all the teams I was cheering for up to now are no longer in the tournament. I know. That pretty much makes me a bandwagon jumper. I’m not too concerned about this, as I only watch soccer every 4 years. I decided to cheer for them after I saw Wesley Sneijder, The Man of the Match, slap his head repeatedly after turning his header into a goal in the game before this one. He’s terrific.
We all basked in the warm, summery weather while watching the big game. The CBC sponsored this event and I’m so glad for it.
See? I told you it was a great lunch break! I think the TV will be up tomorrow for the Spain VS. Germany game. However, tomorrow I’ll be down visiting an employer on Commercial Drive around lunch time – another hotbed of World Cup Fever in Vancouver. While I didn’t mean to make this meeting correspond with the big game, I could not have planned it better. If all goes well, I should have some rowdy Commercial Drive World Cup photos for you tomorrow.
Fingers crossed.
Here are a few more photos of the crowd watching the game today if you like the colour orange.
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Cool seeing all the orange fans there!
true story … my coworker had the game streaming on her computer, i walked in her office and said, “i’d like the netherlands to win” and they scored 2 goals … i think i’m magical.
I am sure Ruud & Yolanda will be watching the finals!! If Germany wins today, it will be one of the most watched games in the Netherlands, I am sure…no more Deutchland Uber Alles!! ..smirk..
Horay for the CBC! THanks CBC.
Nice lunches are wonderful. Congradulations. Can’t wait for shots of the Drive. ; )