Now I feel special...I've received my uniform and all the bits and pieces that go with it. There's couple of other things that I will get later, not sure what they are for or why, but eventually it all seems to work out in the grand scheme of things.

For my part in all of this, I received two shirts and a jacket, in an orange yellow or its that yellow orange, colour? I'll have to get out my colour wheel.

Also a hat, backpack, water bottle, pocket sized info booklet and two gift coupons. One from Joe Fresh and one from Esso.

Big thanks to the sponsors!

I must have horseshoes, because I was the only one picking up at the uniform centre the day I went. Of course it was right at rush hour and it did take me an hour and a half to get there, but well worth not having to wait in any lines. I was in and out of there like Flash Gordon.

On my way out I smooshed (I really don't think that's a word) my signature in between the thousands of other volunteer names and well wishes that were signed on the wall. When you see how many people are giving their time to help with the games, it is truly inspirational and humbling.

I'm curious to see what they will do with the wall after everyone has signed it. It would make great wallpaper.