Actually some people are trying to rent their homes at too high rent rates. I do know of 1 woman who is renting out her downtown condo. She's staying with parents in suburbs (but she works downtown).

For us, it's just not economically feasible. We would have had to rent space to store precious possessions, live in a hotel (our friends would not want us slumming around nor do they have the space for us. My family lives in Toronto, which means more money for plane flights). Hassle plus cleaning home before and after renter(s), just not worth it for 2 wks. of Olympics.

Latest news is Arnold Schwartznegger is one of the torchbearers. Sorry, I fail to understand why the Governor of California should be doing this,especially in the final end point city, Vancouver. So many deserving Vancouverites should be considered instead.

http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Arnold+Schwarzenegger+carry+torch+Stanley+Park/2537419/story.html
Now I'm in a lousy mood.

Thx, for feedback Dotsie. I'm trying to keep my blog articles shorter.