2010 Winter Olympics thread...

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Originally Posted by smokey the elder

I like the figure skating but don't know who's good since I haven't been following it like I used to. (The meets keep conflicting with football!:p)

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Figure skating is the only sport I follow in the Olympics. I too am out-of-the-loop as to who-is-who in the eligible skating world. I don't like the new scoring system so have lagged off in my interest in it. (my real love is with the professional skaters and I'm VERY DISAPPOINTED that Stars on Ice is not coming to Philadelphia this year:(:() I've been trying to watch the Grand Prix, the US and European National competitions to get a handle on things.

In mens, Evgeni Plushenko has returned to competition---ugh. He is, by far, not my favorite but he has the jumps and can work the new scoring system. I always say he looks like he is swatting at bees as he skates as his arms and legs just seem to flail about in between the jumps. US skater Jeremy Abbott had a fantastic performance in the US Nationals and walked away with Gold. He lacks experience with the big competitions, though, and do not have a lot of hope that he will be able to perform as well as he did in Nationals. In the old scoring system, Evan Lysacek, if he were to skate all the big elements well, could beat Plushenko, but I don't think he will. I can't remember if we have 2 or 3 men representing the US at the Oly's. If we do, Johnny Weir will be the 3rd.

The US has a pretty strong representation in the Ice Dance discipline for these Olympics. Both Davis/White and Belbin/Agosto have a chance at getting on the podium, IMO.

In the pairs competition, I am rooting for China's Zhue Shen and Hongbo Zhao.

In ladies, I don't really know who is strong, whether it be US or another country-woman. I don't think the US ladies will fair very well...they are all "rookies" with the Olympic experience, I think. Nerves could do them in.

I saw the torch!!!!!! Got some great shots - will post when I get home. :):) I'm giggling with excitement.

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Originally Posted by slick

I saw the torch!!!!!! Got some great shots - will post when I get home. :):) I'm giggling with excitement.

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What did I tell you?:D

Wasn't that a KICK!!!


Fire on a stick?


Now tonight when you watch the cauldron being lit, it the SAME FLAME you saw cruising down the street!!

GOOD FOR YOU!!!:D

I think you are giddy, too!

Gonna post my last critique of the Games....I'll watch the opening and have fun afterwards.


More and more I see the selfish athletes shun the 'team' concept, compete under the flag and the concept of team, as they shun their fellow teammates.

Shaun White, Shani Davis and Bode MIller are jerks that I really don't care for.

Miller has distanced himself from being a member of the USO Ski Team and then wants to compete as a member. Shaun White defers the chance to stay at the Oly Village-he want to part of the team, but want no part of the team experience,

Shani Davis is a jerk. He refused to help the short track team in one of the team events in '02

This dude made both the short and long track teams -what a wonderful accomplishment! - yet has no idea of what the concept of "team" is.

What a bunch of crybabies and selfish morons.

IT only serves them to be part of a team when it benefits them as individuals.

I guess there is an "I" in United States!:rolleyes:

Oh, Canadian PT Friends! I was thinking especially of you while watching the opening ceremonies! I had a pre-Valentine's Day supper at a restaurant with some friends, so all we got was pictures and closed captioning, no audio, but I still thought it was beautiful! When the young woman came out to sing the national anthem my friends and I all got choked up. It was a neat moment, all these people there from all over the world and now, here is the national anthem for the host country. All over the restaurant, people were clapping and cheering for the U.S. and Canadian athletes coming out in their groups. Seeing all those flags waving gave me goose bumps. And I love SArah MacLachlan, I love the Joni Mitchell song "Both Sides Now" and the aerialist was so cool! We couldn't quite make out what was happening with the violinists and tap dancers - audio would have really helped with that. Anyway, we were all watching it while we were eating. And I was thinking of my PT friends from all over the world.

A very sad moment when the Georgian team came out, though. Such sad news about their athlete today. I overheard one man in the restaurant say he wished he could rewind it 24 hours and have that accident not happen. Very, very sad.

I loved the part when Don Cherry's jacket was draped on the cauldron.

Wait, that wasn't the Olympic flame?;)

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I loved everything, except Oh Canada. It should have been sung by someone like Roger Doucet. Whomever that gal was, she sang it like a ballad, instead of a National Anthem.

Great to see #4 - Bobby Orr :)

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Originally Posted by Grace

I loved everything, except Oh Canada.

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Agreed,

The best part, so far?

Pardon my French?

The bear, the whales and the way they did the ice breaking up.

That made long for the days of hallucinogenics.;)

Tre magnifique!

I wouln't exactly say that I was overly impressed with the opening ceremony. I love Sarah, I hated the National Anthem bit really like Nikki, loved KD Lang, loved the whales and the Spirit bear but I was really embarrassed for all Canadians at the end when one of the towers wouldn't come up for the lighting of the inside cauldron. Mistakes happen, but hey, the world is watching, ya know????

Overall, it gave the impression that we are all living amongst ice and snow in igloos. :rolleyes: Sorry if that insults some Canadians...it's just the impression that I got. I have other observations but will keep it to myself.

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Originally Posted by slick

loved the whales and the Spirit bear but I was really embarrassed for all Canadians at the end when one of the towers wouldn't come up for the lighting of the inside cauldron. Mistakes happen, but hey, the world is watching, ya know????

Overall, it gave the impression that we are all living amongst ice and snow in igloos. :rolleyes: Sorry if that insults some Canadians...it's just the impression that I got. I have other observations but will keep it to myself.

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You are embarrassed over that? that's nothing. You live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. No one gives a shiat about a mechanical problem.:eek:;)

4.5 hours and no one said "EH".;)

I am still in love with Lemay Doan and thought Nash was having fun, he washed his hair for the event.:D

Grace,

Bobby or who?:o:confused::)


The commentators said the song K.D. sang was about peace and one line was something like, "shooting someone by beating them to a draw"?

That made me think....

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

Grace,

Bobby or who?:o:confused::)

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You are joking - aren't you?

The greatest defenseman - ever!!

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Originally Posted by Grace

You are joking - aren't you?

The greatest defenseman - ever!!

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I thought he was Gump Worsley.:rolleyes::D


I may be a stupid Cah lee fuh nee ahn Messican, But I do know who Bobby Orr is, Here's one for you, Who was Mil Mascaras?;)

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

I thought he was Gump Worsley.:rolleyes::D

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Gump (Lorne John) Worsley was a goalie.

That other guy was a wrestler - I think. Wrestling doesn't appeal to me, so I'm not familiar with their names.

Yes, many Canadians are upset about the butchering of our national anthem.

But - I would very gladly take the butchering if it meant that the Georgian luge fellow had lived.

Our anthem is sung many many times. His song is done.

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Originally Posted by Grace

Gump (Lorne John) Worsley was a goalie.

That other guy was a wrestler - I think. Wrestling doesn't appeal to me, so I'm not familiar with their names.

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So, Was Bobby a lineman, linebacker or free safety?

I know he played for the "Bears".:confused::o:D

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Catty,

Was the NA lip synced?

I noticed she was off a little.

RICHARD, I didn't watch it - can't afford TV service. However, from the description of the performance, sounds like it WOULD have been hard to lip-synch.

I suspect it was more the slight time difference between when her lips moved and the sound came out of the sound system.

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

So, Was Bobby a lineman, linebacker or free safety?

I know he played for the "Bears".:confused::o:D

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If you were telling the truth in your earlier post (#52) you don't need me to tell you.

Did you watch that You Tube video I linked?

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Originally Posted by Grace

If you were telling the truth in your earlier post (#52) you don't need me to tell you.

Did you watch that You Tube video I linked?

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So, Maurice Richard wasn't part of NASA?

What beautiful ankles you have.;)

Yes, I am pulling your leg.

I know why the Canadiens have CH on the jersey.
Worsley was the first fask mask dude.
Gretz has 800 and some odd career goals.
Marty McSorley did cost the Kings the Cup.
Team USA didn't play the Russkies for the gold in '80.
Herb Brooks died in a car accident.

I have so much usless sports trivia in my head, I don't hear voices , It's Vin Scully doing a Dodger's game.

IT's way to much fun to do just regular sports trivia. I like to have fun w/it!


I have to make up for the Mexican Olympic Team....One person?:rolleyes::)

I thought the opening ceremonies were wonderful. I loved that big bear!!! I did fall asleep after the entertainment part and before the torch was lit. It was way past my usual bedtime and I just couldn't help myself. :(

I love those mittens with the maple leaf in the palm too!!! :D :love::love:

I'm wearing my support for Canada now. Toe nails painted alternating colors of RED and WHITE. Fingernails done with acrylic with alternating RED and WHITE tips. I'm so ready, GO CANADA!!!!:love:

And could someone please order up some colder temps in Vancouver, watching the womens's freestyle skiing and it's pouring rain!!!

It's great to see Pittsburgh's hometown hero, Sidney Crosby, playing for the Canadian hockey team!

Has anyone noticed Al Micheals face?

Geez, what a scary facelift that is!

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I was reading that Tanith Belbin ended up sharing her Oly village room with John Weir because he was afraid of death threats due to his wearing fur....

TB joked about him taking the room with the tub/shower attached to it.

What an annoying jerk this guy is. "I'm getting death threats and I'm scared!"

http://sports.espn.go.com/olympics/w...ory?id=4909841

NBC coverage is driving me bonkers this afternoon. Some luge, and then some cross-country skiing, and now lots of commercials. I just got into the luge and they switched to the skiing. Oh, well.

The weather is so strange! It's snowing down in Atlanta, but up in Vancouver they are talking about postponing some events due to lack of snow! :confused:

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Originally Posted by cassiesmom

NBC coverage is driving me bonkers this afternoon. Some luge, and then some cross-country skiing, and now lots of commercials. I just got into the luge and they switched to the skiing. Oh, well.

The weather is so strange! It's snowing down in Atlanta, but up in Vancouver they are talking about postponing some events due to lack of snow! :confused:

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Yea, they've been trucking snow in for weeks now. They can have ours too. It's snowing here again!!! :(

LOVE the Nordic Combined!! We were both standing and yelling and cheering for Johnny Spillane to win. but a Silver ain't bad - our first in this sport since the Winter Olympics began, 1924 in Chamonix.

Spoiler Alert!!

We (West Coast) haven't seen the event yet!!!!;)

NBC has chosen to tape delay the events for us on the left coast.

All the other channels are running tickers or leading with the results during the news.

I LOVED the women's moguls last night and looking forward to the men's moguls tonight.

I know Jenn heil was the pride of Canada and was picked to win it but MAN did Hannah Kearney pull out one HECK of a run. there was no competing with that. Like she said... After Jenn's run she knew she just had to put it all out there even if it meant risking a fall. But in this case it worked out, she held it together and MAN was she AWESOME.

What's the matter with you all?

No love for Apollo?

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Why can't the skiers use their poles to ward off other competitors?



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The Oly Comm want to combine males and females in the Biathalon.

What is the only Oly sport where women and men compete head to head?

Apollo was last night - and it was great that he tied Bonnie Blair.

Tonight is Figure Skating - and I can't talk about it as it might cause you grief. By the time you can deal with the skating I'll be in bed getting ready for tomorrow's events.

Did you see the Biathlon? That was run hours ago - surely you must have seen coverage by now? I was hoping Ole Einar Bjørndalen would win another medal, but it was not meant to be - at least not today. Maybe in the Pursuit?

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Originally Posted by Grace

Tonight is Figure Skating - and I can't talk about it as it might cause you grief. By the time you can deal with the skating I'll be in bed getting ready for tomorrow's events.

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Go for it. I don't do FS.:)

Pairs Ice dancing? I'm there.

I don't do grief either, life is too short for that!!:D ;)

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LOL, I have heard that the NC silver was the first medal and it's the first since 1924?????:confused:

Woo Hoo!!! We won gold in men's moguls!!

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Originally Posted by Queen of Poop

Woo Hoo!!! We won gold in men's moguls!!

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that was AWESOME. it really was. and anyone who says they don't deserve to be there because it's a judge competition... well I don't know what to say. That was incredible and is no doubt an athletic feat.

and it is called the olympic GAMES not the olympic sports :)

Those moguls - OMG - I could feel the pain in all my joints!!

I wonder how many of them will develop arthritis at an early age?

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Originally Posted by sparks19

I LOVED the women's moguls last night and looking forward to the men's moguls tonight.

I know Jenn heil was the pride of Canada and was picked to win it but MAN did Hannah Kearney pull out one HECK of a run. there was no competing with that. Like she said... After Jenn's run she knew she just had to put it all out there even if it meant risking a fall. But in this case it worked out, she held it together and MAN was she AWESOME.

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And Hannah was wearing a Jacoby Ellsbury T-shirt under her uniform during the Opening Ceremony - GO SOX

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The world's toughest mogul.....;)

No contest.

Have you seen the Coca Cola commercial - the one with glimpses of medal ceremonies throughout the years - medals for Olympics, Special Olympics and Para-Olympics?

It's fantastic - tried to find it and provide a link, but so far no go.

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Originally Posted by sparks19

and it is called the olympic GAMES not the olympic sports :)

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So, If I watch the 2024 games I'll see another Hannah bouncing down the side of a mountain?;)

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

So, If I watch the 2024 games I'll see another Hannah bouncing down the side of a mountain?;)

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LOL you might... but USUALLY we dont' get much snow around here although we have some AMAZZZZZZZZZZZING mountains.

of course if we started her this year she would have an advantage LOL

But no... you will see her on the womens olympic team... undecided whether for the US or Canada :P HAHAHAHA

big dreams lmao

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Originally Posted by Queen of Poop

Woo Hoo!!! We won gold in men's moguls!!

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That was terrific! I saw it over and over again on the Sunday night sports highlights shows and I enjoyed it every time. Yay, Bilodeau! They even showed and re-showed him sitting off to the side and then jumping up in the air when he realized that he had won.

Charlotte Kalla won the Women's 10K Cross Country - Sweden's first gold in this event since 1968.

Men's 15K starts soon :)