Mr Tickle Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 Theres a short clip of the unveiling here, think it may be available to the UK only sorry http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-12635821
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Theres a short clip of the unveiling here, think it may be available to the UK only sorry http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-12635821 Thats fantstic
DarJoLe Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 How will the "black" ring light up? They don't light up as such but have spotlights on them which make the paint on them 'glow'.
baron-pierreIV Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 They don't light up as such but have spotlights on them which make the paint on them 'glow'. Oh. So low-tech. Hmmmmmm.
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Oh. So low-tech. Hmmmmmm. Those rings must be gigantic as the arch of the station is massive You have to see the inside to believe it.
DarJoLe Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Oh. So low-tech. Hmmmmmm. I get the impression you've never been one to say positive things about London's preparations. Those rings must be gigantic as the arch of the station is massive They are! 70x30 feet. The ones on the Eye will be bigger though.
kevzz Posted March 5, 2011 Report Posted March 5, 2011 I am pretty sure the ring at the London Eye will be unveiled in this years new year's eve countdown. Thats always been the spot for Londons new year countdown anyway, whats a better time to unveil that to welcome in the olympic year!
Mr Tickle Posted March 6, 2011 Report Posted March 6, 2011 Im sure I heard somewhere the next New year celebrations will happen at the Olympic Stadium to welcome our Olympic year
kevzz Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 Nice little clip of the making of the St Pancras ring and the unveiling. OMG Im so so sorry, dont know why the link is copy + pasted to that video. Here's the correct link!
Mr Tickle Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 That Adele performance was amazing, best performance of the night. She silenced the whole of the O2, who knows, she may perform at London 2012
kevzz Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 That Adele performance was amazing, best performance of the night. She silenced the whole of the O2, who knows, she may perform at London 2012 She is indeed amazing, 100% worthy of London 2012 opening performer!
baron-pierreIV Posted March 10, 2011 Report Posted March 10, 2011 While she is not a gimmicky, grungy singer--and this is the first time I've seen this Adele-- I dunno, she doesn't strike me as the upbeat-type performers they want for Olympic ceremonies. Like I don't think they're going to be knocking on Amy WHinehouse's(whatever happened to her?) doors.
kevzz Posted March 10, 2011 Report Posted March 10, 2011 She can still deliver a rousing, inspiring and touching performance. Not everything in an opening need to be upbeat, its not Blue Peter!
adrianme17 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Posted March 10, 2011 I really wouldn't want to see her at the opening & also if I hear that fecking song one more time .....
Mr Tickle Posted March 13, 2011 Report Posted March 13, 2011 Does anyone know whats going on with the 500 days to go celebrations. Websites are saying the clock is to be unveiled on Monday, Im really annoyed cause I've arranged to visit on Tuesday. They dont like promoting their events do they. As these are everyones games, why dont they give peole that dont live and work in London a chance of celebrating these events and give us some details with a bit of notice!
Mr Tickle Posted March 13, 2011 Report Posted March 13, 2011 Its Monday I found this http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100966553319966
baron-pierreIV Posted March 13, 2011 Report Posted March 13, 2011 She can still deliver a rousing, inspiring and touching performance. Not everything in an opening need to be upbeat, its not Blue Peter! And they're going to hire downbeat performers? I don't think Bob Dylan was ever considered Ceremony material by any stretch of the imagination. Nah...I wouldn't hold my breath for Adele.
kevzz Posted March 14, 2011 Report Posted March 14, 2011 Its Monday I found this http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100966553319966 I just found out about this this morning as well on BBC Breakfast.... might pop there to have a look after work
adrianme17 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Posted March 14, 2011 just been to trafalgar square at lunch - it is sited in the top left hand corner - where the 4th plinth is. it is under a massive white canvas cube at the moment. the rest of the square has been sectioned off for spectators. there is omega 2012 branding everywhere - there are also 2 big screens and a stage. will go down again tonight when i finish as i work about 2 mins away. i agree with rob that the publicity around this has been shite - as it was for the Olympic rings at St Pancras. it is almost as though LOCOG are afraid of people turning out. they really need to step up with their comms - if rob hadn't pointed this event out i would have missed it. there is nothing on the website - but then again the website is a bag of shite - come on locog - lets start to get into olympic mode - let the people at least know that events are going on!!
adrianme17 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Posted March 14, 2011 just been to trafalgar square at lunch - it is sited in the top left hand corner - where the 4th plinth is. it is under a massive white canvas cube at the moment. the rest of the square has been sectioned off for spectators. there is omega 2012 branding everywhere - there are also 2 big screens and a stage. will go down again tonight when i finish as i work about 2 mins away. i agree with rob that the publicity around this has been shite - as it was for the Olympic rings at St Pancras. it is almost as though LOCOG are afraid of people turning out. they really need to step up with their comms - if rob hadn't pointed this event out i would have missed it. there is nothing on the website - but then again the website is a bag of shite - come on locog - lets start to get into olympic mode - let the people at least know that events are going on!! doh - i have mentioned rob's post here - but should be davey's! having a bad day!
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