Curl It Up!

Since the last Winter Olympics, I've been absolutely fascinated by the sport of curling. It seems as though I am not the only one in Southern California as clubs have sprouted up since then as well. I found one in Simi Valley and one in Hollywood. I'm definitely going to hit one of the upcoming clinics and give it a try for myself.

Olympic Curling has grabbed the spotlight much more this this time around it seems. The Norwegian team has been making fashion statements. Team Canada showed the world that one can be pregnant and an Olympian at the same time. Unfortunately, Team USA hasn't fared so well in these Olympic games. Both men's and women's squads have lost more rounds than they have won.

I won't even try to explain the rules or strategy for curling since I am still learning. I did find this link that has plenty to read to help get you up to speed.

Have you ever tried curling?

Wild World Of Wednesday - Two Contests

First Contest

This is a sweepstakes from Pepto-Bismol to celebrate InstaCool, chewable tablets that give "an instant blast of cool" to provide relief from nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea. You could win a trip to Vancouver for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games by submitting a short essay about a time when you could have used some "cooling out." The contest page says the essay is actually optional and all you have to do is fill out the entry form here. For the full details on this contest check the link here.

Hurry! This contest ends on Monday, January 4th.

You can also get the full scoop of Bepto-Bismol and Team USA here.


Second Contest

This is a also a Pepto-Bismol themed contest. To win a prize pack that consists of a sample of the new InstaCool product and a spiffy commemorative 2010 Olympics pin all you have to do is live in North America and leave a comment about your best Pepto-Bismol moment. The two best will be selected - yup, two winners so let's hear those stories! This is what the pin looks like:

I can't wait to hear what you come up with - be creative! This contest will end on Friday, January 8th so get your comments in. Oh, and yes, you can comment more than once if another idea strikes you.



P.S. They're sending me a sample and pin as well in case you had to know.