Olympics

Cali · August 11, 2008, 02:22:29 AM

Quote from: "emma"I forgot to mention - at least the next olympics (2012) will be in the right timezone for me ;)

I watched that Dr Who episode just the other day ;) It would be awesomely cool if they had David Tennant light the torch :geek:

Cali · August 11, 2008, 02:27:12 AM

Quote from: "Vix"
Quote from: "Cali"Amanda, do you have high speed internet? http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/share. ... c_rc_ce005 is the opening ceremonies recap. nbcolympics.com will also have alot of streaming of events if you can't get it on TV.

Actually, you need to enter your zipcode and your cable/internet company to view. If your company is not in partnership with NBC, no viewing allowed.

:( I think that's just for advanced coverage, I don't have to input my zip or anything, I just click on the links for specific events.

And Holy Cow! Did you all see the Men's Swimming Relay! That was fantastic.

My heart was in my throat though for those USA girls in the gymnastics team semifinals, they couldn't seem to get a clean routine on the uneven bars for nothing. But they advanced, that's the important part.

Paula · August 11, 2008, 11:21:08 PM

I have to take back my words in earlier comment: two medals already

both in Shooting. Men air rifle: bronze, women's shotgun ? trap? Gold!

I just watched mens gymnastics while waiting my turn to laboratory. Now then... muscular, cute young men, in tights...
:love4:

emma · August 11, 2008, 11:35:58 PM

I did see the team from Finland go in, and remember thinking some of them were rather cute...

Cali · August 12, 2008, 02:36:24 AM

Michael Phelps is a God, everything he touches turns into a gold medal! I watched a report on him last night that said he had to eat 8000-10000 calories a day because he burns so much in the pool.

Eimi · August 12, 2008, 06:39:39 AM

Quote from: "Paula"I have to take back my words in earlier comment: two medals already both in Shooting. Men air rifle: bronze, women's shotgun ? trap? Gold!

I just watched mens gymnastics while waiting my turn to laboratory. Now then... muscular, cute young men, in tights...
:love4:

I watched the goldmedal winner and thought of you Paula

Apparently a Japanese lady got fourth...

And yeah, I wanted to watch gymnasitics but its not on TV here. But wrestling was. Talk about muscular young men in tights... Can't hide much in those outifts! :angel4:

Eimi · August 12, 2008, 06:41:47 AM

Quote from: "emma"I forgot to mention - at least the next olympics (2012) will be in the right timezone for me ;)

I forgot to mention the next Winter Olympics will be in my timezone (well, once I'm back in the states).

I'm thinking of driving up to watch the Canada vs. America hockey game if there is one. Maybe start a brawl with Yvonne in the stands XD

Amanda N · August 12, 2008, 08:16:25 AM

Quote from: "Cali"Amanda, do you have high speed internet? http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/share. ... c_rc_ce005 is the opening ceremonies recap. nbcolympics.com will also have alot of streaming of events if you can't get it on TV.

Do I have high speed internet, she asks. Why do you think we don't get satellite? It's either that or hs internet. Guess what we chose? ;-)

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out!

Kaysea · August 15, 2008, 04:32:30 AM

Yes the Olympics are a big deal in Australia, and no, I don't watch them.

All I can say is I'm grateful the first week is over and done with. Rock on next week!

They bore me to tears, and last week I got called unpatriotic because I don't like the Olympics, which did nothing to make me want to watch them ever, ever again.

Sorry but it really is each to their own. :o

Amanda N · August 15, 2008, 05:31:22 AM

Sports can be very boring if you're not there. Like baseball.

I got to see the Baseball Olympic event between Japan and Cuba back in 1996. I have ties to both countries. I rooted for the offense. :-D I had a hat for Japan and flags for both countries and would wave the flag for whomever was up at bat!

Kaysea · August 15, 2008, 05:55:15 AM

Quote from: "Amanda N"I had a hat for Japan and flags for both countries and would wave the flag for whomever was up at bat!

Schizophrenic, much? LOL

Amanda N · August 15, 2008, 11:45:39 AM

Nah. I studied Japanese for five and a half years and still have a heart for the country. My church back in Georgia had a sister church in Cuba and I went there for two weeks on a mission trip back in highschool, so I have a heart for that country as well.

emma · August 15, 2008, 02:20:43 PM

Quote from: "Kaysea"Yes the Olympics are a big deal in Australia, and no, I don't watch them.

All I can say is I'm grateful the first week is over and done with. Rock on next week!

They bore me to tears, and last week I got called unpatriotic because I don't like the Olympics, which did nothing to make me want to watch them ever, ever again.

Sorry but it really is each to their own. :o

Ahh, but remember the one thing better than the olympics starts tomorrow. Who needs the fuss in China when the footy season starts again??? Roll on the Premiership!

Kaysea · August 15, 2008, 08:12:01 PM

Quote from: "emma"
Quote from: "Kaysea"Yes the Olympics are a big deal in Australia, and no, I don't watch them.

All I can say is I'm grateful the first week is over and done with. Rock on next week!

They bore me to tears, and last week I got called unpatriotic because I don't like the Olympics, which did nothing to make me want to watch them ever, ever again.

Sorry but it really is each to their own. :o

Ahh, but remember the one thing better than the olympics starts tomorrow. Who needs the fuss in China when the footy season starts again??? Roll on the Premiership!

Now that's something to look forward to. I can fall asleep to the sound of football (when Mark's watching Arsenal play) but the Olympics - no way. Especially when he had the TV going into the wee hours.

Amanda N · August 15, 2008, 09:18:57 PM

I can fall asleep to the sound of football too. Pretty boring.

*runs and hides quickly*