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From our Village Getaway and Opening Ceremonies. . .

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Rami Taibah said…
Neat pics!

I got chills down my spine just watching these pictures
August 12, 2008 at 2:23 AM
Anonymous said…
Thank You Rachel!!!
August 12, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Unknown said…
You ladies were Great again today!!! Congrats on the tie. Good Luck with your next game!!! Field Hockey lovers in Maine are watching and cheering!!!
August 12, 2008 at 2:06 PM
Anonymous said…
Great game, I have only been able to follow through stats and printed articles...I keep forgeting the time difference! :0( I was wondering if there is anywhere on the internet, an individual can go to watch the games? I have tried NBC website, but they have videos of all games but the women's USA. I have added the "alert me" application to my cell so I will be able to watch future games. Wishing you and the rest of the ladies the best of luck with the rest of the olympic tournament.
August 12, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Unknown said…
Vassargal, I feel your pain. Why is it that the women's soccer team of the U.S. gets their videos on NBC Olympics.com and the field hockey team doesn't?
August 12, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Anonymous said…
Great pictures.

Thank you for sharing with all of us.

Keep up the good work.
August 13, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Anonymous said…
great pictures! did u get the olympic tatoo?
August 13, 2008 at 4:46 PM
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