Nah, that's not for a camera, in a true London Tyburn style, I reckon that's a scaffold for the head bloke from G4S. That'll get a crowd...
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London 2012 Olympics
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Nah, that's not for a camera, in a true London Tyburn style, I reckon that's a scaffold for the head bloke from G4S. That'll get a crowd...
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That is all I have to say about that!
No way this is turning into a Motorhead thread.
Up the Irons!
So the uniforms for the US will be Made in America for 2014 (and rightly so, IMO), but Jay Leno made a good point during his monologue last night. He said something to the effect of "the Chinese, making cheap clothes for Americans, and there's a problem with that? That's what we do everyday!". It was pretty funny because he really hit it on the head.
Whatever happened to surfing as an Olympic event?
Whatever happened to surfing as an Olympic event?
So, five days to go... and at unplanned short notice, I'm leaving London for a week or so to visit an aging relative, so won't be around for some of what's going on outside the paid events.
As the Olympic torch parade is now slowly making its way around the various suburbs and towns of outer London, here's something that happened this morning, that in a million years, you'd never be able to persuade me to do:
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Full video here
And today, the sun has finally come out.
As the Olympic torch parade is now slowly making its way around the various suburbs and towns of outer London, here's something that happened this morning, that in a million years, you'd never be able to persuade me to do:
Full video here
And today, the sun has finally come out.
I'd say so.Chris Hoy has been chosen to head out Team GB in the Opening Ceremony. A great choice out of a field of possible worthies IMO
I see also there's been a bit of a debate as to who we'll select to light the flame at the opening ceremony. I can only assume that if there's a debate going on that means Sir Steve Redgrave is unavailable?
Even our list of ex-Olympians is nothing to sneeze at if they're going with that idea. Not Paula Radcliffe though please, we know what she does in public and it's not appropriate
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Even our list of ex-Olympians is nothing to sneeze at if they're going with that idea. Not Paul Radcliffe though please, we know what she does in public and it's not appropriate
Oh, Paula??
Never mind.
I would have voted for Jessica Ennis to fly the flag, she is an incredible athlete and the pin up girl of these olympics.
Can't wait for friday night, I shall be in Stratford soaking up the atmosphere.
Can't wait for friday night, I shall be in Stratford soaking up the atmosphere.
That sounds cool. Im quite jealous.
Two of my friends have been involved in the run-up to the event. One ran with the torch yesterday, raising awareness of her small charity; the other is one of the dancers in the opening ceremony itself.
By all accounts from last nights, the opening ceremony sounds quite special and will be a must-see. Theres a piece in todays Independent about the BBC meeting with the organisers to discuss Huw Edwards commentary.
In short, theyd like him to shut up.
Good news for UK viewers is that the BBC will be:
I noticed at the weekend that an extra 24 BBC HD channels have appeared on my Tivo for the Olympics.
It's a pity they can't put the same amount of effort into getting the regional news working on their 2 standard HD channels.
I'd settle for ANY regional news on BBC1HD, rather than that stupid piece of text they throw up for the moment. What's wrong with rotating it, so that you get Wales one day, North-East England the next, etc.?
Already impossible to book a short reservation at the Apple Store. Let's see how crowed the city is, will be there today...
+1
on another note, i work very close to Stratford so i have seen the Olympic Park being built up over the months. Some work collegaues went to the rehersal of the opener last night, from what i heard its going to be amazing. Apperently it starts of slow and boring but once in full flow its impressive.
I am looking forward to seeing the cycling, swimming and a few other events.
Even our list of ex-Olympians is nothing to sneeze at if they're going with that idea. Not Paula Radcliffe though please, we know what she does in public and it's not appropriate
It isn't that it's inappropriate, it's just that she may inadvertently extinguish the flame that's had an arduous journey in a transit van for so long
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So the uniforms for the US will be Made in America for 2014 (and rightly so, IMO), but Jay Leno made a good point during his monologue last night. He said something to the effect of "the Chinese, making cheap clothes for Americans, and there's a problem with that? That's what we do everyday!". It was pretty funny because he really hit it on the head.
Whatever happened to surfing as an Olympic event?
Took a few minutes to click "2014", but it's for the winter olympics, I'd bet a load of gear will be by Burton.
Can someone explain to me why the "opening ceremony" is Friday ?
I mean there is competition going on right now. Doesn't make much sense to me.
I mean there is competition going on right now. Doesn't make much sense to me.
I believe it's because they wouldn't be able to condense some of the events into the fortnight or so the Olympics last – so said events start their initial rounds before the official opening.
It's not all bad though – it's given us a chance to get the first Olympic cock up deployed even before the Games officially start. Well, I say us – I'm blaming the Scots for this one.
I believe it's because they wouldn't be able to condense some of the events into the fortnight or so the Olympics last* so said events start their initial rounds before the official opening.
It's not all bad though it's given us a chance to get the first Olympic cock up deployed even before the Games officially start. Well, I say us I'm blaming the Scots for this one.
Perhaps it could be an Olympic "jock" up. Sadtrombone.com
Haha. I hadn't heard of that one.
One thing that does keep grating me is the way journalists were talking about Spain as the current World and Euro champions. The grumpy old man in me says that this doesn't matter. This is a totally different competition and almost has nothing to do with how Spain have done in other competitions.
Case in point for today match!
Well played Japan!
I heard a rumor... Is it true that the Olympics are about to start?
With all the hype it's hard to miss the countdown. And in fact the soccer matches have already started, but I won't start camping out on the sofa until the opening ceremonies.
NBC may lose money on their broadcast rights deal. Their success in the U.S. may hinge on whether they can run enough ads for their own shows to get people to watch them, and profit from the boost in viewers after the Olympics end.
With all the hype it's hard to miss the countdown. And in fact the soccer matches have already started, but I won't start camping out on the sofa until the opening ceremonies.
NBC may lose money on their broadcast rights deal. Their success in the U.S. may hinge on whether they can run enough ads for their own shows to get people to watch them, and profit from the boost in viewers after the Olympics end.