Boston 2024

Last Thursday night JO and I decided to head out for dinner.  We needed to get our minds off of the tragedy in France.  We went to The Druid and surprise, surprise it was super crowded.  There were two seats at the bar so we took them, ordered some food, and started talking about how the USOC was going to name the bid city for 2024 later that night.

That's when I got a text message from a friend letting me know the announcement had been made a bit early and Boston had won!  JO and I started celebrating right there in The Druid.  I know I am in the minority but I think having the Olympics in Boston would be amazing.  I can't even imagine how amazing it would be to live in the host city during those two magical weeks.

I know some people complain about the construction.  The bid was built around existing transportation projects that are already in place.  These projects will happen with or without the Olympics.

I know a lot of people who say, "I love the Olympics but not in my backyard."  Someone has to host the Olympics. Boston has what is needed to host the Olympics, in a sustainable way.  Boston is a great city, with lots to offer, and we can host the Olympics!

I encourage anyone who is hesitant about the Boston 2024 bid to attend one of the community meetings being held over the next several months.  Learn more about the ways the bid incorporates things that are already in place or in the works, with or without the Olympics.

After dinner, we headed over to Parlor Sports to toast to Boston winning the USOC bid for 2024.