Why Not Go for the Hattrick?

Ok, so it appears that within the last 24 hours I have somehow managed to publish two blog entries about furry, little Canadian rodents. What are the odds of that? So, I may as well complete the trilogy by talking about the possible, rumoured mascot for the 2010 Winter Olympics - the Hoary Marmot. Yes, that right folks, the Hoary Marmot.

I found out about the Hoary Marmot by reading my placemat at the Spaghetti Factory in Whistler many years ago. This excerpt is from Tourism Whistler http://www.tourismwhistler.com/www/about_whistler/nature.asp:

"Whistler was named after the marmot, a rock dwelling mountain rodent. Marmots make sharp, clear whistles if there is danger or a warning to other marmots."

It seems fitting since the majority of the 2010 Olympics will be taking place in Whistler - at least that is the plan.

And thus concludes my Canadian, rodent hattrick.