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[Michelle]

I know, I am often quick to criticise organizers when I see problems pop up, but the Los Angeles Times goes a step further. Rather sensationally, in my opinion.

By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
July 13, 2012
LONDON — Can the Games actually begin?

From airport tie-ups to security stumbles to the 50 shades of gray of London's "summer," British officials and organizers of the Olympics are fighting rising concerns over how ready this city is to host the world's biggest sporting event, which kicks off in two weeks.

Problems on London's overloaded transport network have angered commuters and embarrassed the government. Beach volleyball could turn into mud wrestling if record wet weather persists, though poncho and "brolly" vendors stand to earn gold.

http://www.latimes.c...0,3123925.story

A little OTT, if you ask me.

[Lee]

So of all the articles out there, you chose to post an inaccurate OTT one. Hmm..who are you trying to kid, Michelle? I think you are enjoying yourself, aren't you?

[Michelle]

As I stated, I disagree with this article, but found it news worthy in the sense that inaccuracies were being posted by well established and informed press (or not, as the case may be). That is what surprised me!

Am I having fun? Nooooo, my belly aches right now arghhhhhh!!!

PS - Gosh, Lee, how you have changed over the years. You really are a rather vile cretin these days!

[RobH]

2012 has done pretty well rolling with the punches - good press and bad - so far. To be honest, the M4 crack was miserable timing, the G4S thing was a shambles, and the weather has been rubbish. That's all fact. But the first two things are pretty much sorted now (even if more military is not really what we wanted), and we can only keep our fingers crossed about the weather - not much can be done about that.

These bumps will smooth out I'm sure. Record ticket sales, and all venues are ready. Teams are arriving in the next few days and the village looks great. The important things are all fine. As I said, just keep our fingers crossed with the weather.

[Michelle]

I am sure the sun will shine on some days, and the rain will fall on others .... it wouldn't be London, without a few rain droplets

[daveypodmore]

"Goodness, our visitors aren't sugar; they're not going to dissolve if there's a bit of rain. They'll still have a great time." Says it all really, I like this woman. This is London, its gonna rain. Hopefully it won't rain too much but theres nowt we can do about it, absolutely nothing at all, we just need to enjoy the experience.
I certainly plan too : )

[Lee]

PS - Gosh, Lee, how you have changed over the years. You really are a rather vile cretin these days!

I'm the same as ever love, have just realised what you really are.

[nykfan845]

Stop being so butt hurt. Get over it. Paris lost.

You're acting like an 8-year-old. Shake the sand out of your crotch and move on.

[adrianme17]

sadly this is a hugely sensationalist piece of shite journalism - something i would expect from the sun here in the uk. that said i read something not too far from this tone in the telegraph!

alas - there are certain people in certain nations (and in certain circles in britain) who would just love the brits to fail at staging these games. perhaps it would be revenge of all the years of colonial superiority lol! let's face facts us brits are not the most popular nation on the earth! i came to terms with that years ago!

the M4 has been sorted the G4S fiasco is being sorted & perhaps the rain will clear to improve conditions for the start of the games! it's not too bad here today and the outlook is improving!

bring on the games - they will be a huge success - rain or no rain!

Edited by adrianme17, 13 July 2012 - 09:01 AM.

[daveypodmore]

Anyone watching Channel 4 news last night may be mistaken for thinking the M4 wouldn't be open for a thousand years. I turned off in the end it was that sensationalist. And lo and behold the M4 is open again.