Are you going to watch the Olympics....

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Originally posted by K9karen
Yep, I'll be watching faithfully-one nice thing about not having to get up early the next day..
I concur, Richard, it's about amazing, dedicated atheletes from all over the world and politics should be left out of it, cause it sucks when someone uses the podium as a sounding board for their opinion. I clearly remember the incident you mentioned. I can't wait to see the Iraqui wrestling team do their thing with the freedom of knowing they won't be sent to the Saddam School of Torture for losing. Of course I always root for the home team, but regardless, when you excel, you excel.

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K9karen, I'll be watching the olympics, but part of the time I'll be a "captive audience!" I'll be watching from a hospital bed!

Probably some since my husband likes to watch them.

prolly not......too involved watching the kitty olympics in cat general......they are just wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh oh oh!!!

How will the flame be lit????


I was watching a replay of the Aussie Games opening and when Cathy Freeman lit the water around her I wondered just how she was going to get out of there!!!

And who can forget the Barcelona start???.....I held my breath when that arrow flew over the cauldron!!

9 more hours!!!

Has anyone watched the opening ceremony? I think it was awesome!! Very modern and cool, but I also liked how Greece's history has been represented.

BTW, what I find especially funny is that my brother in law has been in Athens 4 years ago to help setting up the telephone network for the Olympic games. Kind of cool, I think.

Now I hope the games will be peaceful and fair!

Kirsten

I did not watch the opening ceremony, it just gets too long, did anyone see NZ? just curious?

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Originally posted by carole
I did not watch the opening ceremony, it just gets too long, did anyone see NZ? just curious?

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Carole, I taped the opening ceremonies,but I haven't seen the Kiwis yet. They will be here shortly. As a Pittsburgh Kiwi, I'll be rooting them on! It will be tough if The U.S.A. and New Zealand go head-to-head in an event, though! LOL

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Originally posted by carole
I did not watch the opening ceremony, it just gets too long, did anyone see NZ? just curious?

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Yes, I saw them! They looked great! :) They wore jackets with an olive branch all over them to greet the host country, that looked very nice (it's a Greek symbol).

Kirsten

I saw Opening Ceremony too.. and I think that was really great.. especially that show.. wow :)

Does anyone know when there will be horse riding in olympics, I mean which day?

I think they'll start today, EssTer.

You can get lots of information from the official website . :)

Oh, and here's the schedule of all sports, just in case sombody is interested! :)

Kirsten

I also watched the Opening Ceremony and thought
it was beautifully done.

I get so teary eyed watching the different countries walk
down/holding their flag.

I'm so sad :(

I got a flat tire on my way home yesterday evening and missed the opening ceremonies :mad:

Does anyone know if they ever play reruns of them? lol

I missed the opening ceremonies too but I was just watching a bit of the gymnastics. Here's a guy from Canada who lives 15 minutes away from me giving it all he's got. It's really amazing. I think every athlete should be really proud just to be part of the games.

Ill probably watch some of the olympics.I usually watch gymnastics and swimming and horseback riding if i can.

Thank you Kirsten, I guess it will be on again anyhow and I will eventually see them.

And David I would not expect your loyalty if it were the Kiwis and the Americans up against each other, I know who I will be backing:) GO KIWI, GO KIWI., now if it is a scot and a Kiwi, then I have a bit of difficulty, but I think I would still have to back the Kiwis, since they have been good enough to let me live here for over 46 years.;)