Official 2008 Beijing Olympics Thread

[Bloodhound]

That was so cool! We sat here for 5 minutes debating whether it was people or not

I quessed the bricks are people...its really awesome with the pink flowers finalie an was better than the sailing boats with the featherlike oars but I liked them

 

[GoofyWaterCoaster]

WOW! Those perfectly in time oarsman?

I think that Lake Buena Vista/Orlando should host an Olympics. I think that Disney would do an amazing opening ceremony

 

[Bloodhound]

That dove an nest was really amazing when the little girl came floating by flying her kite


They said 15000 performers toatal for this OC show. awesome

 

[GoofyWaterCoaster]

That dove an nest was really amazing when the little girl came floating by flying her kite


They said 15000 performers toatal for this OC show. awesome

 

[Bloodhound]

Its getting close for USA in the Parade of Teams...The group from France was huge

 

[Caradana]

Heck of a show! My DH arrived there today ... I fly out tomorrow at noon. John is a senior writer for Swimming World Magazine, so we'll be checking out virtually all of the swimming. We're also on tap to see water polo, rowing, archery, track, canoe, basketball, handball and baseball. If you're into the swimming, don't miss www.swiminfo.com - we'll update in real time. Hope everyone has a great week!

 

[Bloodhound]

Heck of a show! My DH arrived there today ... I fly out tomorrow at noon. John is a senior writer for Swimming World Magazine, so we'll be checking out virtually all of the swimming. We're also on tap to see water polo, rowing, archery, track, canoe, basketball, handball and baseball. If you're into the swimming, don't miss www.swiminfo.com - we'll update in real time. Hope everyone has a great week!

Nice...I like watching most all of it...especially the diving cause I was into it in high school along time ago.

 

[wdwgirl03]

WOW is all I can say for the Opening Ceremony.

Those drummers at the beginning were awesome...loved the countdown. And when they lifted the rings. And the painting where all the athletes walked in the giant ink pads to finish it. How cool is that?!?! Like my sister said it's so neat knowing that all the athletes had a part in that. Oh yes, and the little boy with Yao Ming. Great great show.

I'm watching the US-Japan women's volleyball match right now!

 

[Bloodhound]

Phelps new world record......

 

[autumnsmommy]

Phelps new world record......

I swear that boy is part fish

 

[amyhughes]

You know, during the Athens games they interviewed him. His wingspan is taller than his body. So his arms are INCREDIBLY long. Also he has more webbing between his fingers than average people. Also he is double jointed in his ankles, knees, wrists and elbows, his feet go back 10-15 degrees more than an average man, so he can flatten out. He has extremely short legs as well. He is just born to swim.
I tend to agree. Part fish!

 

[Bloodhound]

I swear that boy is part fish

You know, during the Athens games they interviewed him. His wingspan is taller than his body. So his arms are INCREDIBLY long. Also he has more webbing between his fingers than average people. Also he is double jointed in his ankles, knees, wrists and elbows, his feet go back 10-15 degrees more than an average man, so he can flatten out. He has extremely short legs as well. He is just born to swim.
I tend to agree. Part fish!

He is a totaly awesome swimmer...oh um I mean aquaman

 

[PADISFAM]

I just started a different thread, didn't see this one, but my comment was this......did anyone just see the medal ceremony (10:25pm)? Was it just me or did the National Athem sound 'funny'? & it was cut short!

 

[LaraK]

Go Katie Go!

 

[amyhughes]

Do you think it was edited? It was weird, they repeated the first stanza twice, then launched in earnest on the third bar. And then POOF, no big finish, I wonder if there was a "technical difficulty" ? Hmmm...

 

[Bloodhound]

Rice wins gold for Aussie's new world record for first an also second Katie Hoff USA takes the Bronze

 

[PADISFAM]

Do you think it was edited? It was weird, they repeated the first stanza twice, then launched in earnest on the third bar. And then POOF, no big finish, I wonder if there was a "technical difficulty" ? Hmmm...

I certainly hope that was all & they can correct it quickly..........I think we have one other Gold, I wonder if they had 'techincal difficulty' then as well..............hmmmm is right............

 

[amyhughes]

I certainly hope that was all & they can correct it quickly..........I think we have one other Gold, I wonder if they had 'techincal difficulty' then as well..............hmmmm is right............

Do you think it has to do with the lyrics at the end? I mean it is about an UPRISING (the bombs bursting in air) after all, and we are visitors in a staunchly communist country.

Or it could be late, and I could be over reaching.

 

[PADISFAM]

Do you think it has to do with the lyrics at the end? I mean it is about an UPRISING (the bombs bursting in air) after all, and we are visitors in a staunchly communist country.

Or it could be late, and I could be over reaching.

no, I don't think so..........it was music only (no lyrics anyway).............

 

[Bloodhound]

Do you think it has to do with the lyrics at the end? I mean it is about an UPRISING (the bombs bursting in air) after all, and we are visitors in a staunchly communist country.

Or it could be late, and I could be over reaching.

I was watching while posting an didnt notice...I missed the TD