Did you watch the Olympics opening ceremony?

[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..

[Logan]

It was just wonderful and I watched every minute! Karen, I totally agree with you, too. Yao Ming walking beside that little boy was special, but when he picked him up, I got teary eyed!

Regardless of what is happening, politically, and even with human rights, I think the Olympics is a time that ought to be a reminder to the heads of state that people from all nations can come together peacefully. Watching the girl from Russia hug her competitor from Georgia was an excellent example of that! If only they would watch it and learn from it!!!!

I am wearing a bracelet that says "Pray for China" and I do pray for China and all the oppressed nations that one day they can have the freedom that we enjoy.

[Medusa]

It was just wonderful and I watched every minute! Karen, I totally agree with you, too. Yao Ming walking beside that little boy was special, but when he picked him up, I got teary eyed!

Regardless of what is happening, politically, and even with human rights, I think the Olympics is a time that ought to be a reminder to the heads of state that people from all nations can come together peacefully. Watching the girl from Russia hug her competitor from Georgia was an excellent example of that! If only they would watch it and learn from it!!!!

I am wearing a bracelet that says "Pray for China" and I do pray for China and all the oppressed nations that one day they can have the freedom that we enjoy.

Well said!