BTHarner Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Well, it's is the night before the opening ceremony here in the Eastern US, Friday morning in Beijing, and I just wanted to wish all my fellow GamesBidders a very enjoyable Games. This is what a lot of us seem to live for and even though the buildup to Beijing has been cluttered with issues that cannot and should not be swept under the carpet and ignored during the course of the Games (they will be brought up, constantly, lets face it politics in the Olympic Games is a reality, like it or not). Nevertheless, the Games are here and they should be memorable on many fronts. For those who are in Beijing, I hope you have a very inspiring experience, especially if this is your first Games in person. I think one needs to attend at least one Olympic Games to truly understand the magnitude and the scope of the event and appreciate what it is truly about. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable time and I look forward to reading about your experiences. For those of us consigned to the TV or internet, I hope we are able to get a true feel for the event regardless of distance. This is one of the truly great spectacles in sport and even though the Olympics sometimes fall short of its lofty ideals, it is still a magical gathering of peoples united in one of our few social common denominators, sport. It's time for the Games, let the wonderful moments begin.
micheal_warren Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Should be fantastic! I cant wait! Have fun everyone
Fox334 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I hope everyone have fun games, and good luck to every athletes competing. Except the dopers...
Sir Rols Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Well, I'm back, showered, rested, unpacked and about to rest some more before getting set to indulge in my four-yearly orgy of everything Olympic. Really looking forward to sharing the coming games with everyone here at GamesBids. Have a great games everyone!
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Google "goes" Opening Ceremony today I can't wait anymore - I took a day off of work today since I couldn't see it live otherwise - in the next 4 hours I will receive my new TV-set - in 7 hours the OC will start - therefore it is an exciting day today @ roltel I hope your family is fine and everbody enjoyed your Sverige-vacation - please send my regards to G. and your sister!
Sir Rols Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Google "goes" Opening Ceremony today I can't wait anymore - I took a day off of work today since I couldn't see it live otherwise - in the next 4 hours I will receive my new TV-set - in 7 hours the OC will start - therefore it is an exciting day today @ roltel I hope your family is fine and everbody enjoyed your Sverige-vacation - please send my regards to G. and your sister! I'm hoping we'll have a "live" thread going during the ceremonies. I'm now set up with a wireless network and can have my laptop at the ready as I watch the OC in full HD on my plasma. I'm really geared up for the full Olympic media experience over thenext two weeks.
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I'm hoping we'll have a "live" thread going during the ceremonies. What a great idea!!!!
PYRROS2004 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Ι took the day off from work today to enjoy the ceremony. They will also broadcast it today at 22:30 local time.
Olympian2004 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 What a great idea!!!! If the server doesn't have yet another meltdown due to heavy traffic, yes.
theone Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I'm all set. I got my work area set up in front of the TV for a 3-week work at home Olympic break!
NYCD 2012 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 The lag is horid here ! Anyway, I am looking forward to the games ! Good thing Beijing is in the same time zone as Singapore !
code1390 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I am so pumped. Sometimes I just start shaking. These Olympics are like a drug. Hopefully the NBC on demand stuff is still available after the games. I wouldn't want to have to go cold turkey.
micheal_warren Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I have brought a new dvd recorder and installed it yesterday and I will be recording the entire tv one coverage of the olympic games! Should be fun
its a bid of magic Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I'm off work today as well - it starts 12:45pm UK time. As a mad sports fan, I have watched all Olympics since my early memories of 1984 Los Angeles. I prefer it when the sports start, but the BBC commentary is very good, so I'll be tuning into the Opening Ceremony.
NYCD 2012 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Its was four years ago, but I just can't get that Athens 2004 opening ident out of my head ! Its just sounds so nice ! I wonder what the Beijing one looks like ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Gd4BzVr1k
wingspread Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I'm having a mini viewing party later with two of my friends. Two more hours! Can't wait. And as we count down to 8pm, let us remember 2001 and one of the people who made it all possible: Woo-hoo!
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