Sir Rols 1902 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 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... All Australians remember the cycling kangaroos (which I didn't mind so much, but seemed to embarass most other Ausies). Link to post Share on other sites
GBModerator 185 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 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! We're on an upgraded server since the opening ceremonies - it will be much better this time. Also, there were no "database errors" during the opening ceremonies. It was very slow and at times the application disallowed requests because it had reached capacity (by design) but there were no crashes. Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 11 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 We're on an upgraded server since the opening ceremonies - it will be much better this time.Also, there were no "database errors" during the opening ceremonies. It was very slow and at times the application disallowed requests because it had reached capacity (by design) but there were no crashes. Great news thanks GB. fingers crossed Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 so it seems to begin in few moments Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 11 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 here we go! cue the fireworks lol Link to post Share on other sites
Cobi 2 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Spectacular fireworks over the stadium announce that the closing ceremony has begun! Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I just recognised wasn't the Greek anthem played at the ceremonies, too? Link to post Share on other sites
mattygs 274 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Greek anthem comes with the British. Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 fireworks was awesome start Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 well, quite nice the first segment, but it hasn't knock me out of my sox so far... Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 11 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 how the hell do those bikes work??? Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) these wheels out of light are fantastic Edited August 24, 2008 by Citius Altius Fortius Link to post Share on other sites
rav3n 1 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Its looking way too much old school type of ceremony, i'm still not amazed, but lets wait, is just the beggining Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 127 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Is anyone else bored? Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 the lighting is amazing! Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 11 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Is anyone else bored? bit non plussed at the moment but it must get better.... Link to post Share on other sites
theone 1 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Nothing special so far.. Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) Is anyone else bored? I am Edited August 24, 2008 by Citius Altius Fortius Link to post Share on other sites
rav3n 1 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 For the moment i love the powerful music and the light weels. The rest, way too much old school for me Link to post Share on other sites
Cobi 2 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 The aquatic centre looks stunning! Link to post Share on other sites
theone 1 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) lol! even ASTRO is bored... 2 commercial breaks already! the wheels remind me of LA1984 closing where Lionel Ritchie sang on stage. Edited August 24, 2008 by theone Link to post Share on other sites
rav3n 1 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 No way D8, the entrance of flags ALREADY :S ?? Is it over so soon. I hope not ¬_¬ but i'm having the feeling BOCOG ran out of money after that opening ceremony Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 11 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 bbc have already said this is a scaled down ceremony compared to the opening ceremony... i don't think london 2012 contribution to the closing will be subtle! Link to post Share on other sites
mattygs 274 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Well , compare it to the opening ten minutes of past closing ceremonies guys, the start of a closing ceremony isnt normally where the big bang goes. And nah, there are 7000 performers in this thing, still far more to go. The music for the last segment was pretty kewl. Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 127 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 First time I have heard this. The UK commentator has said that the Chinese have said that the closing ceremony is much more scaled down compared to the Opening. Perhaps I don't pay attention. Link to post Share on other sites
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