Did you watch the Olympics opening ceremony?

[Medusa]

I watched most of it, only missed a few minutes here and there. It gave me LES. The expressions on the faces of everyone and the shine in their eyes was so heartwarming! They all were so happy and excited! The ceremony itself was spectacular and the lighting of the torch, well, I'm amazed at what the mind can conceive and achieve. I loved it! Can't wait to see the rest.

[davidpizzica]

I watched most of it, only missed a few minutes here and there. It gave me LES. The expressions on the faces of everyone and the shine in their eyes was so heartwarming! They all were so happy and excited! The ceremony itself was spectacular and the lighting of the torch, well, I'm amazed at what the mind can conceive and achieve. I loved it! Can't wait to see the rest.

I watched most of the ceremonies too, Mary. I think they were the most spectactular opening ceremonies in the history of the summer olympics.

[Kirsten]

I missed it, but judging from the photos I saw, it must have been stunning!!

Kirsten

[Freedom]

I missed it too. Anyone know if it will be re-aired?

[sirrahbed]

oh YES! I fell asleep last night during the parade of athletes but was able to watch the last hour this morning. They were spectacular!! I love anything synchronized and so was amazed at the maritime panels and the "printing press" and the running light suits The globe was not nearly as impressive as I was hoping though.

I have the games on today and keep stopping to switch netween channels. The gymnastics are always by favorite event.

The opening and closing are never to be missed though

[Karen]

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.

[Medusa]

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 agree w/you, Karen. That's something that little boy will remember forever, won't he? I was really moved by that.

[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.