ALL OF YOU ARE SO THOUGHTFUL FOR THE COMMENTS AND IT ROCKS READING THEM!
I just finished packing… well not fully packed but partially packed for Whistler. We are leaving Nakiska, and flying into Vancouver on Saturday morning. I have 3 duffle bags, a pole bag, and about 3 ski bags!!! Every bag contains important items…. 2 pair of ski boots, extra liners, 4 helmets, gloves, mitts, all my work out gear. Downhill suits (my tight race suit), and a bunch of jackets to make sure I am nice and warm on the hill… (never happens)… haha! The list could continue but I’m sure you get the point.
Yesterday we trained in a “tiny snow storm”. It snowed quite a bit, which was amazing to wake up too. The “sweet cherry cherry pow pow” on the trees, every snow flake just free falling through the sky. I had to train so I didn’t get to ski much powder. But for some reason I love when I can train in those conditions!!!!
Today I was one of the first ones down the training hill. I slipped the course my coaches were setting up, and then I had basically the whole mountain to myself. The sun was shinning, and there was a nice layer of snow. Every single snow particle was shinning. It was like skiing on diamonds… hahah! I REALLY WISH!!!!! But it was a moment where I wish I had my camera or even my phone to take a picture and I didn’t. Hope next time I can show you all how amazing it was.
But WAIT – before you go. I need to THANK ALL THE MESSAGES I AM GETTING FROM THE SOO. I can feel so much support from my hometown. I am very proud!
My family has sent me some pictures I want to share with you all. It’s sooo exciting for me. Also here are some pictures of adorable kiddo fans!!!
My beautiful best friends! Maman & Lise-Marie
Molly is even in the spirit!!!!
Brady and Katie – GO CANADA GO!
Next time I write I will hopefully be in Whistler, with the real description of the Olympic BUZZ.
Brigitte
Hey – I just heard about this site from John. We want to wish you all the best of luck during your events!! Wellington will be watching for sure and you should hear our screams of encouragement all the way to Whistler!!
Have fun – enjoy the adventure of a lifetime.
Best of luck next week! Ski with confidence! The Soo is cheering for you
HEy! still cheering for you good luck! i’ll be watching you in vancouverrr
Hi Brigitte, Although you most likely do not remember us, we first knew of you before you were born at Searchmont, when your Mother skied as she carried you..Then as you were a baby and she or your Dad skied with you in a papoose. We watched you grow into a young skier and have always been proud of your accomplishments. Many of the Searchmont winter residents including ourselves are pulling for you and wish you all the best and every success.
We are in Sebring, Florida for the winter and are following the Olympics from here.
Good Luck
Lots of Cheers
Donna & Carl Sachetti
Hey Brigitte,
There is a huge banner at the Searcmont Resort with a ton of well wishes for you as well.. although some little ski brats, you know how they are, think it was funny for you to have a moustache as well.. lol
Also good ol’ uncle Brian has also made a huge inukshuk with a GO BRIGITTE sign and placed it at the Resort entrance for you as well – I will have to send you a pic of it!
YOU GO GIRL! Everyone is cheering you on!
Hi. Its Cary Mullen’s wife. I grew up with Bob and Bill. Just got off the phone with Bill now, told me to check out your website. I am from the Soo and supporting you all the way. go Girl!
Thinking of you everyday! Wish I was joining my mom to cheer you on in person but I’ll be watching and cheering loud and proud!
So proud of you Bri—ski hard and fast but most of all have fun! Enjoy every minute!
xo, Alex
Dear Brigitte,
Did you know that my Dad taught you skiing when you were just a little girl? My Dad is Thomas Babic – you know my Deda- Branko Babic. We’ll be watching you and cheering you on! Best of Luck! Go get um!!
Your biggest fan,
Oliva Babic (Age 9)
P.S.
I’ll be at Searchmont this weekend and I’ll be carving some turns for you!
WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOUR TALENT AND DETERMENATION. YOU GO GIRL. WE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR YOU.
Hey Brigitte!
Just wanted to leave you a little note to wish you well in the slalom coming up next week! I can only imagine how amazing it must be to compete in these Olympic games, held in our home country. Enjoy every second of it and know that there are SO many of us behind you and cheering you on!!
Best of luck Brigitte-I’ll be watching with pride
Kristen
Bonjour Brigitte!
Je suis une enseignante à l’école Notre-Dame-des Écoles depuis 11ans. J’étais à l’école Ste-Jeanne-d’Arc pour plusieurs années. On te souhaite bon succès avec tes courses la semaine prochaine. Toute l’école va se rendre à la bibliothèque pour te regarder. Ton nom est très populaire ici à ton ancienne école, même mes élèves du jardin le connaisse. Si jamais que tu as la chance, on aimerait te voir après les olympiques. On est fier de toi!
The Soo Supports You!
Giver!
Go for the gold Brigitte! Saw your site on sootoday wish I had found it sooner. t’s awesome to watch olympics 2010 with a Soo skier!
Best of luck to you.
Your new fan
Rich
I’ll be cheering you on!
So proud of you! Can’t wait to watch you…told Linds to cheer loud for me! xox you go girlie!!
Best of luck from the Soo, Brigitte. We know you’ll do us proud on the mountain!
Hello Bella,
Thinking about you and how you have realized your dream – hope you are very proud of yourself. You’re focused and you will be great.
Sending lots of good thoughts from the Sault – hope you can feel the vibes.
Good luck,
Donna
we are so proud of you – all the very best “go brigitte go”
Bonjour Brigitte!
Je te souhaite bonne chance. Best of luck and I will be watching your races.
Mme Dugas
Hi Brigitte,
We are so proud of you here on St. Joseph Island! You make us proud Canadians.Just read about your blog here today in the Sault Star.I am pumped for your race on Wednesday.Wishing you the best of luck !! We posted the insert from the paper last week on my front door.We have 2 locals from the Island volunteering at Whistler and a teenage girl at the village welcoming the athletes.Who knows maybe you will get to see them I am sure they will be looking for you.All the Best Brigitte!
Debbie Pritchard
Hi Brigitte!! We wish you all the luck and hope to see you on the podium!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to talk my girls Seairra and Haleigh and their friend Emily when we met you at Nakiska. You do not know how much that meant to them!! They thought it was the best thing to meet all of you ladies there. Seairra is still talking about it! She said that when she makes it in 2022, CTV can show the picture of her hanging out with the 2010 Olympic ladies. She is such a card sometimes.I would love to send the photo to you with them.
Good luck and thanks for making my daughters dreams come true just by meeting you!
Hey Brigitte, Wow to you!!!!!
You have accomplished so much, good for you and best of luck in Vancouver, Enjoy the ride……………..
You have earned it.
Best of luck to you Brigitte! We will be glued to the TV watching your race! These games have been amazing so far…proud to be Canadian! Enjoy:)
Hi Brigitte!
Congratulations and good luck! We want to wish you all the best as you ski your heart out! You have worked so hard for so many years and deserve your success! We’ll be watching and cheering for you and your team-mates!!!
Bon chance! Art and Dee
Hope you made it into Vancouver ok today. Bet that must be exciting!?
To work hard and be in the games. Wow.
Best of Luck.
I got this info about your race times from your race link, sharing it here so everyone knows exactly when to watch!
the Olympic Slalom on February 26th
1st run @ 10:00 (pacific time)
2nd run @ 1:30 (pacific time)
PS-Brigette a lot of people are leaving new comments on the last story at the bottom of your webpage, make sure to check those out too!
The Soo loves Acton in Action!
Congratulations on making it to the Olympics, a great accomplishment!!! We know you’ve put in a lot of hard work to get there. Good luck – the Soo is proud of you.
Just a little not to cheer you on, you go gold girl!
We are 100% behind you. Your home town loves you and are cheering you on!!! We Believe! What a wonderful slogan written above. “Acton in Action”. You have achieved so much and we are proud of you.