Did you watch the Olympics opening ceremony?

[Daisy and Delilah]

It was truly spectacular, all the synchronized movements of 2008 people on the field at a time, all the fireworks, the world's largest LED screen unscrolling centerfield, the parade of nations with all the different countries and uniforms, the children singing, and it was all amazing. My very favorite part, though, was Yao Ming, who is 7 1/2 feet tall, and was the flag bearer for the Chinese, walking with the little boy from the earthquake, 20 of whose classmates out of 30 who were killed, but who not only dug himself out, but then went back to help others. After they completed their circuit of the stadium and went into the center, Yao Ming picked him up, so he could see the rest of the ceremony high above the others in Yao Ming's arms. That simple gesture was my favorite part.

I couldn't have said it better, Karen. It was beyond belief to see what people can accomplish. Those people should be extremely proud of themselves for what they did.

That little boy was so adorable and so proud of himself. LES here too.

[cassiesmom]

I saw the beginning, with the drummers - WOW! And I caught the last hour, with Yao Ming and the little boy who was involved in the earthquake. I thought it was very dear that Yao Ming held him high up to see everything. I remember the '84 Olympics when Li Ning was one of the Chinese gymnasts. I was thinking last night how different the world would be if conflicts could be settled on volleyball courts and wrestling mats.

[prechrswife]

We watched with our local group of Families with Children from China. The ceremonies were amazing. Our daughter (adopted from China) kept pointing at the TV and saying, "China!"

[smokey the elder]

They were impressive! I liked the footsteps made of fireworks approaching the stadium like some invisible giant. The precision and coordination of the performers was uncanny! I've studied martial arts, so I especially appreciated all the Tai Chi masters doing a form together.

One thing I really enjoy in the Parade of Nations is the traditional garb a lot of the athletes wear. I noticed the athletes from colder climes were intelligent and wore lighter clothes! But those Hungarian dresses; they made me think of my grandmother's bathrobe!

[moosmom]

Nope. I'm boycotting the Olympics altogether because of what the Chinese Government did to the residents of that country. They tore down all their homes and put up walls to make their country look nicer for the event, leaving their residents homeless. They also killed thousands of cats before the Olympics started so they wouldn't be a nuisance.

Don't get me wrong, I love watching the Olympics more than anyone else, especially the rowing. But I feel too strongly about the issues to do so.

[sparks19]

I missed most of the opening ceremonies. I did catch al ittle bit of it though and it was beautiful

But I have been watching the events religiously.

anyone catch that men's 400 m relay last night? WOW

[lvpets2002]

Oh yes I watched the Opening Ceremony & it was just BreathTaken Aweesome.. I am still watching the Olympics.. Of course I am Cheering for the USA && several of our special local MetroPlex Athletes in the Olympics..