Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 In five hours the Closing Ceremony will start - here is the place to chat about it live - I think the "Opening Ceremony Live Chat" was an success - I hope this one will become a success, too!
ard72 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 You are hopeful I'm expecting database errors within the first five minutes
micheal_warren Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 new zealand one news was just broadcast from the stadium where the rehearsal was taking place.... Looking forward to the closing... but sad its coming to an end
Rich Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 You are hopefulI'm expecting database errors within the first five minutes It died for about 15mins during the opening grrrr. 5hrs to go.... i'm preparing my banger and mash, jellied eels and a nice cup of tea for the clsoing ceremony.... We should play cliche bingo for the UK hand over... Red Bus, Bowler Hats, Umbrellas, HOUSE! I am getting nervous re our handover though!
micheal_warren Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 no need to be nervous im sure the handover will be fine
Rich Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 Fingers Crossed! Also the handover party in central london is coming along nicely. 40,000 in the mall with a live link up during the closing ceremony. BBC have had a few run ins with the sponsor visa. as visa wanted their logo splattered all over the place and the beeb have put their foot down. Hey and a bonus looks likes it not going to rain!!
Faster Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 Hopefully the London hand-over is not as cliched as Vancouver's. Also hopefully the ceremony is not one big concert of crappy singers like Athens' was.
Stu Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 I'm heading to Central London to watch there. I'm quite excited about the Closing Ceremony but I wish the Games were taking place for a little longer - feeling a little empty now! Overall they've been fabulous Games.
Stu Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 Hey and a bonus looks likes it not going to rain!! It's raining at the moment.
Rich Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 I'm heading to Central London to watch there.I'm quite excited about the Closing Ceremony but I wish the Games were taking place for a little longer - feeling a little empty now! Overall they've been fabulous Games. Have a great day Stu. get some pics taken and pop them on here. it would be great to see the atmosphere in london. The only good news is now the olympics is winding up i can get my sleep patterns back to normal. no more 5am alarm calls lol
Faster Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 These games remind me of the stories from Seoul. Technically fine, but controversies and atmosphere are their downfall. In my mind, Sydney is still my perfect games.
hektor Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) I hope it's not raining during the handover ceremony in four years. All these topless Brazilian dancers soaking wet... Edited August 24, 2008 by hektor
micheal_warren Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 I'm heading to Central London to watch there.I'm quite excited about the Closing Ceremony but I wish the Games were taking place for a little longer - feeling a little empty now! Overall they've been fabulous Games. I agree about feeling a little empty!
Rich Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 These games remind me of the stories from Seoul. Technically fine, but controversies and atmosphere are their downfall. In my mind, Sydney is still my perfect games. The vibe from the UK is that beijing has had a great games, fabulous venues and facilities. but somewhat lacking in the atmosphere when out and about in the city. also there's the vibe of some missed opportunities in the olympic park ie (big screens and showing the other sports). We may not be as "showy with the venues" in 2012 but i think the atmosphere will be even better. Generally well done beijing for a great games
zainhasan15 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 I hope Pakistan Television will broadcast it LIVE, like Opening ceremonies. Feeling excited, My grandmother has asked me to give a reminder prior to the countdown.
Rich Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 the beeb are up and running with the warm up acts in the background
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Posted August 24, 2008 30 minutes to go - I wonder what this "strange" mayor of London will do wrong at the hand over ceremony
Lee Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 30 minutes to go - I wonder what this "strange" mayor of London will do wrong at the hand over ceremony Well, if its going to happen, it will happen to Boris.
Sir Rols Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 30 minutes to go - I wonder what this "strange" mayor of London will do wrong at the hand over ceremony I set the bar pretty low when it comes to my expectations of handover segments.
SkiFreak Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 I'm watching the recaps and the live feed over the CBC website. Another 25 minutes to go!
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Posted August 24, 2008 hopefully he will brush his hair!!! maybe Beckham can lend him his hairdresser
mattygs Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 Pre-show underway. Apparently the official site lists it as having the theme of the Fuwa mascots 1). With Fuwa as the main image, the best wishes from Beijing are presented to the audience respectively in peculiar ways. a. Wishes brought by Beibei (humorous interactive performance) b. Luck brought by Jingjing (peculiar bicycle trick performance) c. Happiness brought by Huanhuan (acrobatic plate-spinning performance) d. Health brought by Yingying (springboard slam-dunk performance) e. Peace brought by Nini (acrobatic stick-shaking performance)
Citius Altius Fortius Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Posted August 24, 2008 I set the bar pretty low when it comes to my expectations of handover segments. I think there were kind of balloons, which formed teh silhouette of teh Opera House in the handover segment in Atlanta... That was impressive - but I don't remember what Sydney did further...
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