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Postby a1 » Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:04 pm

Any one going to watch it? What are your thoughts of the opening ceremony?
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Re: Olympics

Postby aussiewannabe » Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:14 pm

Just finished watching the opening ceremony.

In a word - SPECTACULAR!!!!!
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Re: Olympics

Postby a1 » Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:37 pm

Watching the replay of the long line of countries now. The lights and choreography was great not to mention the fireworks. :o The largest Olympics ever held.
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Re: Olympics

Postby WebbPA » Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:47 pm

I'm trying to see how little of this worthless exhibition I can manage.
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Re: Olympics

Postby commoner » Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:58 am

Yes, I'll be watching.....and thinking of the untold millions of ordinary Chinese who are paying for it and maybe suffering for it.........commoner :'(
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Re: Olympics

Postby expat » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:44 am

Yes, I'll be watching.....and thinking of the untold millions of ordinary Chinese who are paying for it and maybe suffering for it.........commoner :'(



Just wait until 2012 commoner and see how many untold millions of Brits are paying for it..............sorry, we already are.
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Re: Olympics

Postby Mictheslik » Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:49 am

What a joke......

not only do we have to suffer 4 odd hours of complete and utter drivel that is in no way related to sport, we also have to suffer over 16 hours of BBC1 being devoted to sport every day......

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Re: Olympics

Postby Fozzer » Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:20 am

Never fear Chums...

Fozzer's Holiday Flight to N32 in the Constellation of Alpha Centauri for the duration of the Olympic Games is already active.

Book your seats here to avoid the rush.

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The return flight will be arranged as soon the process is all over. (Unless you decide that N32 is a more desirable place to stay?)*

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Re: Olympics

Postby commoner » Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:27 am

Yes, I'll be watching.....and thinking of the untold millions of ordinary Chinese who are paying for it and maybe suffering for it.........commoner :'(



Just wait until 2012 commoner and see how many untold millions of Brits are paying for it..............sorry, we already are.

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...mmm...don't think the POOR in our society compare to those in China............been there, seen them..........commoner ;)
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Re: Olympics

Postby ozzy72 » Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:43 am

Paul can I have a first class seat please?
I've just unplugged the telly! I might ask for a months rebate on my TV licence as well ;D
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Re: Olympics

Postby C » Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:55 am

Miserable lot... :P ::)



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Re: Olympics

Postby Craig. » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:17 am

Sorry but real athletes compete in the winter games.
This is just an excuse for a bunch of people to go out and get a tan.
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Re: Olympics

Postby expat » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:58 am

Sorry but real athletes compete in the winter games.
This is just an excuse for a bunch of people to go out and get a tan.


You mean like this Craig ;D ;D ;

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Re: Olympics

Postby mrjake2002 » Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:16 am

I'll be watching Dave.  ;)
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Re: Olympics

Postby machineman9 » Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:16 am

Looks great so far. I was up until 5am just watching events lol.


I love how even the BBC presenters say that the olympics take part every 4 years when infact it is now every 2.

2000- Sydney
2002- Salt Lake
2004- Athens
2006-Turin
2008- Beijing

Hehe.


I can't wait for the diving and the 50m shooting. BMX should be good too.
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