London Olympics 2012 - First!

lynnifer · 07-20-2012, 05:07 AM

Oscar Pistorius.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle4424760/

'Nuff said.

Lochte vs Phelps.

Mary Spencer (Canadian boxer).

Usain Bolt.

My favourite is the gymnastics though. Cannot wait for the opening ceremonies - hope it goes off without a hitch for Londontown!

lynnifer · 07-27-2012, 01:21 PM

Bumpity bump bump.

2pm Preview in Canada and Opening Ceremonies at 4pm! CTV!

rfbdorf · 07-27-2012, 03:45 PM

Pistorius - good for him.

Two of the javelin throwers are from my small town of Newberg!
Rachel Yurkovich and Cyrus Hostetler.
Thanks to an excellent high school coach, Joe Boutin.
- Richard

grommet · 07-27-2012, 04:20 PM

I am excited about the cermonies tonight too. Wish I had a big screen to watch the games. The sport I always want to see is Olympic weightlifting but they never show it .. well except at 2am or some such hour.

Sue Pendleton · 07-27-2012, 04:39 PM

I hope Pistorius wins and gives a HUGE shot out to televise the Paralympics equally. Americans will watch all sorts of dumb shit like shooting beavers with flame guns that can get sponsors but not the Paralympics?

eversonsail · 07-27-2012, 05:29 PM

Sue, the only media attention the Paralympics will get is if group of volunteers get in a terrible accident as what happened in 2004 in Athens. The online coverage will be better than Bejing.

lynnifer · 07-27-2012, 05:49 PM

They will have (or did in the winter) have equal showing in Canada.

Going to watch for those two athletes from your hometown rfbdorf!

betheny · 07-27-2012, 10:36 PM

Opening ceremony was a trip. I boohoo-ed b/c I'm an anglophile and I love London. A lot went over my head LOL. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

lynnifer · 07-28-2012, 12:35 AM

I thought the beginning was awfully slow - should have been more exciting. Loved the social media thing as no one has done that before.

I perked up with McCartney, Beckham and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron with the petals which was simply breathtaking. The fireworks in and around the stadium was awesome too.

I just want these to remain terrorist-free. I love how the Olympic flag was carried by various people who champion social justice as well.

peterf · 07-28-2012, 01:55 AM

loved the show
great showpeace of English history
the bit where the queen jumped out of a helicopter, great fun to watch.
great show well done great Britan.

07-20-2012, 05:07 AM	#1
lynnifer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 15,301	London Olympics 2012 - First! Oscar Pistorius. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle4424760/ 'Nuff said. Lochte vs Phelps. Mary Spencer (Canadian boxer). Usain Bolt. My favourite is the gymnastics though. Cannot wait for the opening ceremonies - hope it goes off without a hitch for Londontown! __________________ I think over again my small adventures, My fears, Those small ones that seemed so big, For all the vital things I had to get and to reach; And yet there is only one great thing, The only thing, To live to see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world. Anonymous (Inuit, 19th century) T-11 Flaccid Paraplegic due to TM July 1985 @ age 12

07-27-2012, 01:21 PM	#2
lynnifer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 15,301	Bumpity bump bump. 2pm Preview in Canada and Opening Ceremonies at 4pm! CTV! __________________ I think over again my small adventures, My fears, Those small ones that seemed so big, For all the vital things I had to get and to reach; And yet there is only one great thing, The only thing, To live to see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world. Anonymous (Inuit, 19th century) T-11 Flaccid Paraplegic due to TM July 1985 @ age 12

07-27-2012, 04:39 PM	#5
Sue Pendleton Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 9,108	I hope Pistorius wins and gives a HUGE shot out to televise the Paralympics equally. Americans will watch all sorts of dumb shit like shooting beavers with flame guns that can get sponsors but not the Paralympics? __________________ Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." Disclaimer: Answers, suggestions, and/or comments do not constitute medical advice expressed or implied and are based solely on my experiences as a SCI patient. Please consult your attending physician for medical advise and treatment. In the event of a medical emergency please call 911.

07-27-2012, 05:49 PM	#7
lynnifer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 15,301	They will have (or did in the winter) have equal showing in Canada. Going to watch for those two athletes from your hometown rfbdorf! __________________ I think over again my small adventures, My fears, Those small ones that seemed so big, For all the vital things I had to get and to reach; And yet there is only one great thing, The only thing, To live to see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world. Anonymous (Inuit, 19th century) T-11 Flaccid Paraplegic due to TM July 1985 @ age 12

07-27-2012, 10:36 PM	#8
betheny Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Oklahoma,USA Posts: 18,333	Opening ceremony was a trip. I boohoo-ed b/c I'm an anglophile and I love London. A lot went over my head LOL. Thoroughly enjoyed it. __________________ Blog: Does This Wheelchair Make My Ass Look Fat?

07-27-2012, 03:45 PM	#3
rfbdorf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,715	Pistorius - good for him. Two of the javelin throwers are from my small town of Newberg! Rachel Yurkovich and Cyrus Hostetler. Thanks to an excellent high school coach, Joe Boutin. - Richard

07-27-2012, 04:20 PM	#4
grommet Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,830	I am excited about the cermonies tonight too. Wish I had a big screen to watch the games. The sport I always want to see is Olympic weightlifting but they never show it .. well except at 2am or some such hour.

07-27-2012, 05:29 PM	#6
eversonsail Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 192	Sue, the only media attention the Paralympics will get is if group of volunteers get in a terrible accident as what happened in 2004 in Athens. The online coverage will be better than Bejing.

07-28-2012, 12:35 AM	#9
lynnifer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 15,301	I thought the beginning was awfully slow - should have been more exciting. Loved the social media thing as no one has done that before. I perked up with McCartney, Beckham and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron with the petals which was simply breathtaking. The fireworks in and around the stadium was awesome too. I just want these to remain terrorist-free. I love how the Olympic flag was carried by various people who champion social justice as well. __________________ I think over again my small adventures, My fears, Those small ones that seemed so big, For all the vital things I had to get and to reach; And yet there is only one great thing, The only thing, To live to see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world. Anonymous (Inuit, 19th century) T-11 Flaccid Paraplegic due to TM July 1985 @ age 12

07-28-2012, 01:55 AM	#10
peterf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,372	loved the show great showpeace of English history the bit where the queen jumped out of a helicopter, great fun to watch. great show well done great Britan.

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