I wonder if some of our "Olympic Games experienced members" can give "greenhorns" like me some recommendations?
Edited by Citius Altius Fortius, 11 August 2010 - 12:33 AM.
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Who is planning to attend "London 2012"?
Started by Citius Altius Fortius, Aug 11 2010 12:32 AM
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 12:32 AM
I know there are two years to go, but I want to attend Olympic Games the first time in "London 2012" and therewith I am interested in knowing, who of our GB-members is planning to go to London too?
I wonder if some of our "Olympic Games experienced members" can give "greenhorns" like me some recommendations?
I wonder if some of our "Olympic Games experienced members" can give "greenhorns" like me some recommendations?
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 12:43 AM
If I can save enough money by that time, yes. This is going to be a very expensive trip. I'm not sure if Rio 2016 is a better option for my first SOG either. 
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 12:54 AM
Will go me thinks.
Kill two birds with one stone, that being visiting a major international city AND going to an Olympic Games. Thats how I plan to visit a lot of countries, major sporting events. I went to Beijing 2008 and whilst at the time I got frustrated at a lot of things, I had a fantastic time and sort of regret not enjoying it more. But it was my first time overseas so I will learn from my mistakes.
I will want to attend the Rowing, hopefully one day of athletics, a swimming event, BBall is USA Dream Team is playing - Beijing match was the highlight, road race cycling....
Kill two birds with one stone, that being visiting a major international city AND going to an Olympic Games. Thats how I plan to visit a lot of countries, major sporting events. I went to Beijing 2008 and whilst at the time I got frustrated at a lot of things, I had a fantastic time and sort of regret not enjoying it more. But it was my first time overseas so I will learn from my mistakes.
I will want to attend the Rowing, hopefully one day of athletics, a swimming event, BBall is USA Dream Team is playing - Beijing match was the highlight, road race cycling....
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 01:27 AM
For sure, i will be there ! How could i miss a European Olympics !
First advice, try to secure your accommodation now, before the prices come too high and location too far
First advice, try to secure your accommodation now, before the prices come too high and location too far
Edited by memorabilia, 11 August 2010 - 03:19 AM.
GO ROME GO....
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 02:34 AM
Im definately going it will be my first Olympics. I started saving the day after Beijing closed. Im also going to apply to be a Games Maker at the Paralympics so I can get 2 different games experiences : )
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 02:36 AM
2012 will be my 50th, so I've long planned the games as my present to myself. It'd be good to catch-up with any fellow GBers there.
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 03:21 AM
Don't think I'll bother to be honest. Not really my thing. 
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 03:46 AM
I'd love to go, but being unemployed right now and having very little money makes things difficult. The economic situation is not over yet. Hmm, maybe Rio.
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 05:59 AM
RobH, on 11 August 2010 - 03:21 AM, said:
Don't think I'll bother to be honest. Not really my thing.
ohh - what a pitty, Rob - I thought we would see us in London 2012
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Posted 11 August 2010 - 06:00 AM
will be there as it is in my manor! woould offer accomodation in my house but my family are all threatening to descend as well as various friends - some are even camping in the garden!!! want to volunteer as a games maker - but am torn - what if i am stationed in a car park in the back end of beyond?? am torn!
see you in london 2012 - rendez-vous a londres en 2012!
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