Are you going to watch the Olympics....

[davidpizzica]

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.

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!

[Tina]

Probably some since my husband likes to watch them.

[Lillycat]

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

[RICHARD]

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!!!

[Kirsten]

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

[carole]

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

[davidpizzica]

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

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

[Kirsten]

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

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

[EssTer]

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?

[Kirsten]

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

[KYS]

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.

[RubyMutt]

I'm so sad

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

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

[slick]

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.

[HoRsELUvR]

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

[carole]

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.