Well, the area is sure readying itself for the influx of thousands for the big race. Plus, according to the radio, there are all kinds of smaller races, for little kids, older ones, short distances, etc. (The big one on Saturday is 55 km). Entrants come from every state except......Oklahoma has no entrant. LOL. Plus about 30 foreign countries. And you can imagine how happy everyone is now, it snowed all day the other day, is below zero, more snow tonight and on Friday, up north here, as well as in Mandy's area. If one is smart, one stays far, far away. The traffic and congestion will be horrible. Tho imagine the merchants are in 7th heaven. Actually, they close off Main St., and fill it with snow for 4 blocks, as the race ends with the racers skiing up Main St, to the finish line, and sounds of hundreds of cow bells rung by the spectators.
I always wonder if this event is on the news elsewhere.....cause it sure is a big deal. Also, I heard on the radio that some one from this area won gold at the Olympics!! No idea so far, but think it was cross country skiing event..........