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I MADE IT!
So after the 8 hour plane ride to Germany, a 4 hour wait in Frankfurt, another 7 hour flight to Almaty, and 2 days later, I am here. Let me just say I have gotten little sleep, but I'm very excited to be here. 

I showed up at my hotel at 2am (Friday) and woke up to beautiful mountains outside my room. (which is an awesome room by the way!)

So today we have our first orientation at noon today (which is 1pm in Canada) followed by a quick rundown of our jobs while we are here. After that we get to go back for a few hours and then back again to start our first game at 5pm. I have been told we are covering another game on Saturday night and then on Sunday, I get a day off.

I miss everyone already, my parents, my sister, my boyfriend and of course everyone at school! Thank you for the support.

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The view from my hotel.
Kathleen
1/28/2011 01:01:48 am

Way to go, Alison! Soak it all up and enjoy the experience.

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Michelle Grimes
1/28/2011 01:03:41 am

Very NICE ... (a la Borat)

Glad you're getting this opportunity. Enjoy every minute. Keep us posted!

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Claude Gariepy
1/28/2011 01:16:34 am

I want to see a picture of Borat and family in their living room.Make us proud, you can do this, enjoy every minute.

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Eric Howard
1/28/2011 02:13:49 am

Nice to wake up and see the view, that's always the exciting part of the first morning. Have fun, work hard and play hard! In that order.

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John MacRae
1/28/2011 03:02:34 am

Way to work hard and make the most of your opportunities....What a fantastic experience and resume insert!
John...

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Karen Spencer (aka Mom)
1/28/2011 03:14:40 am

We are so exicited for you! It's a great opportunity to see a country you would probably never visit otherwise.
Work hard & have fun!! We miss you.
Love,
Mom & Dad

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john macrae
2/1/2011 01:45:08 am

any one have any idea when these games allison is working so hard on are being televised????
And with all the talk of Vodka, what is the drinking age over there..
john macrae

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Alison
2/2/2011 12:43:24 am

It's only being televised in parts of Asia! And I'm not sure... my guess is 16!

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    Alison Spencer is a 3rd year Television and New Media Production Student.  She so impressed the folks at CBC sports during her 4 week placement last fall, that they've added her to their freelance pool.  This winter, they have contracted her to join them in Kazakhstan as   Production Assistant/Runner for the Women's Ice Hockey Crew.  Alison has agreed to keep up a blog about her adventures.

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