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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:29 pm
by quark2008
Totally not forum matter, but did anyone see the opening ceremony ? utterly beautiful.
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:34 pm
by Skippy
I didn't see it Quark - it looked like it went on for ever! I do have a problem with the Olympics being in China with their terrible animal and human rights record.
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:44 pm
by Kazzy E
Hi Quark, I didn't see it either as I was at work, but would've loved to. I bet it was a real spectacular. Will no doubt see highlights on the news. Glad you enjoyed it. Kazzy x
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:45 pm
by quark2008
Yes, but still it was incredible.
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:41 pm
by moretolife
i saw the highlights..makes you wonder what London will come up with in 4 years time...and how much it will cost.!!!
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:44 pm
by Abby
was watching myself, it was amazing.x
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:58 pm
by Emily
5,000 years of Chinese history condensed into 3 hrs of techiccolour showcase...20 billion pounds to stage 2 weeks of events,,,,thats what I call a class act!!
To the distractors in the Press corp outhere who wants to talk of smog and Tibet try sizing up a 12 year high in repossession
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:01 am
by angelrainbow
It was amazing, the lighting of the giant olympic torch was just something else. London will never be able to top that!
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:22 am
by Wizzard
Getting Into the Olympics
Three blokes were trying to sneak into the Olympic Village to scoop souvenirs and autographs. The first says, "Let's watch the registration table to see if there's a crack in the security system that we can utilize to scam our way in."
Immediately, a burly athlete walks up to the table and states, "Angus MacPherson. Scotland. Shotput." He opens his gym bag to display a shotput to the registration attendant.
The attendant says, "Very good, Mr. MacPherson. Here is your packet of registration materials, complete with hotel keys, passes to all Olympic events, meal tickets, and other information."
The first bloke gets inspired and grabs a small tree sapling, strips off the limbs and roots, walks up the registration table and states: "Chuck Wagon. Canada. Javelin."
The attendant says, "Very good, Mr. Wagon. Here is your packet of registration materials, hotel keys, passes, meal tickets, and so forth. Good luck!"
The second guy grabs a street utility manhole cover, walks up to the registration table and states: "Dusty Rhodes. Australia. Discus."
The attendant says, "Terrific, Mr. Rhodes. Here is your packet of registration materials, hotel keys, a full set of passes, and meal tickets. Enjoy yourself."
They scamper in, but suddenly realize the third guy is missing. They groan, because he's from Birmingham. They forgot to make sure he doesn't do something stupid and blow their cover stories.
Just then he walks proudly up to the table with a roll of barbed wire under his arm and states: "Fred Bean. Birmingham, UK. Fencing."
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:39 am
by Soulgrowth
Keep 'em coming Ray!! [:D] [:D]
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:54 am
by chardonnay
Oh tee hee,
Very good ray- keep them comming!!
Hugs,
Chardonnay
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:16 am
by Mazzall
Love the joke!! The opening ceremony was jaw dropping stuff, would be great if London could top that but not holding out much hope. Really hope I am proved wrong!!
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:20 am
by Viki.W
[:D] Ray! X
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:40 am
by aguise
oooh Ray I am [:0] you [}:)] watch it I am from Brum and would have taken netlon fencing so as not to scratch myself. [:D]
Ang xx
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:19 pm
by Skippy
Great joke Ray!
I can't help feeling that London won't be as good as whatever China have to offer, and to be honest I wish we weren't having the Olympics here - the country can't afford it.
I'm going to be watching the Olympics when I can - I'm looking forward to the cycling. I enjoy watching it, and the British are actually good at it!