2010 Olympics in Vancouver, BC

**binka_nugget** · 07-03-2003, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by shais_mom
Personally I don't think either one of you is old enough to understand the concept as a whole.
Course I am sure you will tell me how wrong I am, you always do.
B/c you are both always right, and noone else ever is.
Cities clean up for this type of thing. Maybe it is what Vancouver needs.

I'm definately not old enough or educated enough to understand the whole concept. But then again, I'm entitled to my own opinion and so are you. So, I respect what you have said and won't try to argue because nothing good comes out of arguments.

Vancouver definately needs a clean up. I think the opening and closing ceremonies are being held near Main street, which is probably the most needy of improvements in Vancouver. I had to go past that area everyday of the summer last year to go to work. It was aweful. I'd love to see a change.

**wolfsoul** · 07-03-2003, 01:04 AM

Well, I really don't like the olympics because it's all people talk about for the longest time afterwards and it can get on my nerves. And I hate sports lol. The only sports I like are horseback riding and skiing, but only horseback riding is something I'd want to watch. So I really don't care for the olympics, it's just not my thing. But if others like it, that's fine with me!

But I'm glad that it's going to be in Van, because it's attracting more people to Kelowna. Alot of the olympic athletes are leaving their things in Kelowna. I think it's good for publicity, and I'm proud atleast to say that the Olympics were held near my city! lol.

Anyone going wanna come visit me???

Personally I don't think either one of you is old enough to understand the concept as a whole.
Course I am sure you will tell me how wrong I am, you always do.
B/c you are both always right, and noone else ever is.

Whoa, that seemed like an awful lash. I know you don't like Jynnelle, but you don't have any reason to be rude to Ashley

**shais_mom** · 07-03-2003, 12:54 PM

"But then again, I'm entitled to my own opinion and so are you. So, I respect what you have said and won't try to argue because nothing good comes out of arguments" ------>

quoted from Binka Nugget respectivaley.
I am entitled to my opinion about different people on this board, just as I am sure I am not real high on certain people's likable list either!

**RICHARD** · 07-03-2003, 01:51 PM

i have always loved the olympics because for
two weeks you tend to forget the world's problems,
the world comes to your town and everyone gets to
play. you get a chance to rub elbows with people from all over the world and get a chance to have a little national pride

i have seen the olympic torch on three tours.
84, 96, and 02...

in 84 i went to freestyle wrestling, canoeing and the opening set of baseball games.

you get to see some of the best athletes, people who have dedicated their young lives to a sport that probably won't make them rich, famous or get them a job after their careers are over.

it's not just the 16 days that mean alot to these
athletes.....it's going to be the 7 years that lead up to 2010. right about now, in a house in Vancouver there is one or two kids that think, 'hey cool! the olympics are coming to my town....'

maybe you'll see those same kids getting a medal on a podium and you may say to yourself,
'geez I COULD HAVE DONE THAT!!!'

actually its watching people become something larger than any singer, actor or musician for a few weeks....

i'd love to see cameron diaz, that lopez gal, the mathers rapper dude or anyone else try some of the
olympics events.......lol! down hill rapping...
short track speed acting....

sometimes watching people 'do' a 'stupid sport' is far more inspiring that watching people with no talent 'try'to act, sing, rap or try and wrangle their way out of a shoplifting charge...

yeah, some people don't like sports or the olympics ......remember that in 7 years when the circus comes to YOUR TOWN....it's a wonderful sight-you'll notice a real strange party atmosphere in the air...

when it's over and everything goes well for your town you'll savor-and miss-that feeling..the closing ceremonies are always a let down....

who wants a great party to end??

**emily_the_spoiled** · 07-03-2003, 02:05 PM

Being slightly (

) older than Crikit I have a much better recollection of the Calgary Olympics and all of it was good. In 1988 there was an extremely divisive nurses strike in Alberta during the two weeks immediately preceding the Olympics. Having the Olypmics not only forced the government to settle the strike, but it also helped bring the community back together in a way that nothing else could have.

Does any one else remember the joy and spirit of the Jamacian bob sled team

? If you want to understand what the Olypmics is all about watch a movie with John Candy about the bob sled team (Cool Runnings) was created by Disney.

Cheryl

**binka_nugget** · 07-03-2003, 04:49 PM

I am entitled to my opinion about different people on this board, just as I am sure I am not real high on certain people's likable list either!

Lol very true. This probably doesn't matter to you but I just wanted to say anyways...you are very much on my likeable list among everyone else. I admire those who speak up about their opinions

it gives variety don't you think?

**shais_mom** · 07-04-2003, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by binka_nugget
Lol very true. This probably doesn't matter to you but I just wanted to say anyways...you are very much on my likeable list among everyone else. I admire those who speak up about their opinions it gives variety don't you think?

Thank you very very much, sometimes my fingers get ahead of my brain, and I get a little reckless!
No Hard feelings!