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Title: Torch Run
Post by: Thomas on March 13, 2010, 07:34:55 PM

Here is some pictures of my son Colton doing the torch run on Friday.It was a experience of a life time for him and us. Enjoy Thomas :D
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Title: Re: Torch Run
Post by: Geoff on March 13, 2010, 08:20:33 PM

Thanks for sharing the pic's, I bet thats a day he'll never forget.
Proud dad right there!

Title: Re: Torch Run
Post by: nivag on March 13, 2010, 08:45:30 PM

My newfew Zach wast the final torch bearer last night and after getting the torch from Betty he got to light the cauldron... pretty cool for a 14 yr old!

Title: Re: Torch Run
Post by: Thomas on March 13, 2010, 09:06:29 PM

Thats great we were at the opening ceramonies last night and the lighting of the torch was one of the best parts.

Title: Re: Torch Run
Post by: silas on March 15, 2010, 09:17:32 PM

right on!!! way to go colton!! what an amazing & memorable experience!!

Title: Re: Torch Run
Post by: AlanU on March 15, 2010, 11:33:16 PM

Quote from: nivag on March 13, 2010, 08:45:30 PM

My newfew Zach wast the final torch bearer last night and after getting the torch from Betty he got to light the cauldron... pretty cool for a 14 yr old!

Gav,

He twitched his nuts twice after the lighting of the cauldron. My jaw dropped.............. :huh:

Title: Re: Torch Run
Post by: blue bus on March 16, 2010, 07:19:17 AM

Do you get to keep the torch, or do you have to buy it if you want it?

Title: Re: Torch Run
Post by: bwaz on March 16, 2010, 09:24:08 AM

Quote from: nivag on March 13, 2010, 08:45:30 PM

My newfew Zach wast the final torch bearer last night and after getting the torch from Betty he got to light the cauldron... pretty cool for a 14 yr old!

I feared it might look like the previous opening ceremonies! I saw Zach had to climb up to get on the rising platform, was he supposed to be on it and then it rise up? He did a great job!

Title: Re: Torch Run
Post by: nivag on March 16, 2010, 09:53:02 AM

Quote from: AlanU on March 15, 2010, 11:33:16 PM

Quote from: nivag on March 13, 2010, 08:45:30 PM

My newfew Zach wast the final torch bearer last night and after getting the torch from Betty he got to light the cauldron... pretty cool for a 14 yr old!

Gav,

He twitched his nuts twice after the lighting of the cauldron. My jaw dropped.............. :huh:

Let's just say his mom hasn't stopped bugging hom about it. They PVR'd it and keep replaying that for him! He still denies it...

Title: Re: Torch Run
Post by: Thomas on March 16, 2010, 01:01:22 PM

The torch cost $400 but is worth every penny. I have already got it work out how to hook the gas backup so we can flame on!!!!:D