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Sandy Eggo

July 27, 2012, 09:11:45 PM
Are you watching opening night? What do you think?
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Sandy Eggo

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July 27, 2012, 10:11:20 PM
Does anyone else find it humorous that Ireland's best event is boxing. :biggrin:
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Locutus

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July 27, 2012, 10:18:16 PM
I'm watching like I always do!
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Anne

#3
July 27, 2012, 11:34:24 PM
I'm watching it. I like this one better than the last one. I like the parade of athletes the best.
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Locutus

#4
July 28, 2012, 12:41:50 AM
The torch lighting ceremony sucked big time compared to previous years. 
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"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Sandy Eggo

#5
July 28, 2012, 01:42:11 AM
My favorite opening ceremony so far is still Bejing, but I did enjoy this one. For me, Bejing was breathtaking and London was just entertaining.

I always enjoy the "story" behind the performance, the flashes to the famous people who are there and the parade of athletes. That's always so interesting and inspiring. Of course I want USA to dominate, but it would be SO cool if one of the smaller countries walked away with a gold in something. :yes:

I just don't know how badminton got to be an olympic sport. If it is then I think ultimate  frisbee should be too. :biggrin:
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Anne

#6
July 28, 2012, 03:44:00 PM
I can't believe ping pong is an olympic sport and baseball isn't on the list anymore.
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Y

#7
July 28, 2012, 08:38:53 PM
A wily ole' Russian put a move on the Columbian and won the men's bike race.  It was a slick move.  It caught the Columbian completely by surprise and left him in second watching the Russian's backside moving away from him to the finish.  Great one for the old guy!
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Sandy Eggo

#8
August 03, 2012, 07:15:54 AM
I can't get to sleep watching this stuff. I don't know why they're so riveting, but I love them!
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Henry Hawk

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August 03, 2012, 07:57:33 AM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on August 03, 2012, 07:15:54 AM
I can't get to sleep watching this stuff. I don't know why they're so riveting, but I love them!

Same here.........the kids and I are glued to it. Has been very enjoyable.
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The Troll

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August 03, 2012, 12:56:49 PM


  Can anyone :ne1: tell me how Mitt's dancing horsie  did.  Win, place or show.     :smile:

Palehorse

#11
August 03, 2012, 12:58:02 PM
Have not watched a single minute of them thus far. . . And do not intend to.

I have a real job. . .
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Henry Hawk

#12
August 03, 2012, 01:19:22 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on August 03, 2012, 12:58:02 PM
Have not watched a single minute of them thus far. . . And do not intend to.

I have a real job. . .

What does having a "real job" have to do with watching the Olympics?
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Palehorse

#13
August 03, 2012, 01:25:31 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 03, 2012, 01:19:22 PM
What does having a "real job" have to do with watching the Olympics?

Everything
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Henry Hawk

#14
August 06, 2012, 11:24:48 AM
Gabby has been a lot of fun to watch...this is an incredible picture of her at work...

"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW
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