Citius Altius Fortius Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 my god dave and davey, I can't wait until July - all looks so stunning, but there seems still lot to do (but it will be worked out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memorabilia Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 View from the last row of the upper bowl !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Wow! It sure is a very intimate stadium. It didn't have such an intimate feel when I sat in Berlin's Olympic Stadium for the 2009 IAAF World Championships, although the stadium appeared smaller and more cozy to me than it had appeared on photographs and TV pictures. Great job, London! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberguy Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Thanks for that photo Memorabilia! That gives me the impression that no matter what seat you have in the OS in London, you will have a decent view and not be too far away from the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 From Steeverington on flickr From Jeffowenphotos on flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormiermax Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Looking fantastic. Still waiting on the wrap though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deawebo Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I wanna see the stadium finshed too (with the wrap) it'll change a lot!! And it won't look to simple... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Morning guys, don't know if anyone else noticed the EDF adverts in this mornings Metro. On page two there was a large image of the stadium which had the new versions of the vending / food pods outside the stadium. Interesting, if this is a fairly accurate and upto date image it also includes the wrap with white strips around the stadium with a hint of the rainbow coloured lighting behind it. My iPad was playing sill buggers this morning so could upload the image onto here so here is the link to a photo I took:- http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/tmp6164.jpg/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I wonder more and more where the cauldron will be situated - given that this picture shows the real position of the pods around the stadium. I always thought that they would place it rather at the edge of that concrete area around the stadium, in the area in the foreground where you can see the four pods in a row between the two bridges. So could be an internal cauldron in the end? Or something on the roof? EDIT: So could it be an internal cauldron in the end? Or something on the roof? Or are they just playing tricks by positioning those pods there just for that picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Where is the wrap? It needs to be started NOW! In just a few weeks we will be at the 100 day countdown point and the eyes of the world media will be on the stadium. We need the wrap up now. I am starting to detect a real conflict now between the jubilee celebrations and the Olympics. LOCOG seem to be worried about promoting the games too heavily this far out through fear of treading on Royal toes. Mistake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarJoLe Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Well it's Easter now, so no-one's going to be installing over that holiday. But the first test event at the stadium is May 4th, so that gives two and a half weeks to install. And with 100 days to go in the middle of that, well I'm imagining something will be 'unwrapped', so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I cant believe we are nearly at the 100 day mark. Where did the time go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Is that a bit of wrap I see before me: http://www.london2012.com/webcams/olympic-stadium-camera-1.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Apparently. Hangs down a little bit limp right now, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 WRAP!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Apparently. Hangs down a little bit limp right now, though. Looks like they've straightened it out since my last post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Athensfan Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Where is the wrap? It needs to be started NOW! In just a few weeks we will be at the 100 day countdown point and the eyes of the world media will be on the stadium. We need the wrap up now. I am starting to detect a real conflict now between the jubilee celebrations and the Olympics. LOCOG seem to be worried about promoting the games too heavily this far out through fear of treading on Royal toes. Mistake! Agree 100%. Big error in judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athensfan Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Oops. I don't think it's the world's worst problem that the wrap isn't up, but I do think it's a mistake to allow the jubilee to postpone the onset of Olympic fever. Euphoria should be sweeping the country by now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I I do hope the wrap isn’t going to look like those narrow strips on there. As for the atmosphere I started to noticed a sense of approaching greatness in Piccadilly circus last year.there is a buzz in the air , but still a lot to do. And all the adds on TV are starting to built up the excitement. I think the jubilee will be part of the Olympic excitement. I would like to see the caldron though, may be the stadium is it, a ring of fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I still think you guys are expecting too much too soon. Again from the Sydney experience, at this time before the games (three months) there was no decorations up - the banners and look around the city only started going up about a fortnight before the games. As for anticipation and excitement - that really only started kicking in when the torch arrived in Oz (which basically started making it all "real" finally). Expecting that London would have all its banners, signs and look up at this stage is unrealistic - and wrong. As for the Jubilee - well, Olympics come and go every four years (or two years if we count both versions). A Royal Diamond Jubilee - which in the long run is probably a far more significant event for Britain, hasn't happened for more than 110 years. It's quite right the games should NOT detract from a respectful celebration of a major milestone for the nation's Sovereign. And it in no way is delaying the normal timing of how a host starts decking itself out for games times. I know on a board like ours everybody's impatient to see London decked out in all its Olympic glory, but honestly, London is not behind or lagging in that department compared to previous hosts. Patience, everyone. It'll creep up and start capturing attention quicker than you expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I know you are right, Rols. I just get a little impatient sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Very wise words. I have been thinking we are going to wake up with 100 days to go and all the wrap strips will be up after crews worked through the night. Those panels over the weekend just being testers so they can practice. Not sure how realistic that is but I can dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I have a dream where I wake up and they have installed floor to roof led screeens all around the stadium. You go onto the 2012 website and it has completely changed into a rather slic flashy interactive website packed with lots of new information and features. I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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