China Man Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Since some of you like hiccups, any thoughts on what can Beijing do if it rains during the Opening? After all, August is the month with the most rain in the city. The bird nest has no retracting roof! The steel columns are safe though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 get a giant blimp to hover over the roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainad Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) Provide free plastic umbrellas for anyone who has a ticket to enter the stadium? Edited December 11, 2006 by Mainad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Improvise. When it rains, switch the Ceremony over to the section for the 'Water' element -- then it would all fit into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 LOL, the host's biggest fear! The show just goes on. I remember the Sydney Paralympic OC went on in heavy rain. It does put a "dampener" on the spectacle. Actually, just wondering. It seems the Olympic OCs are usually pretty lucky, weatherwise. Does anyone know when the last time was for a rained-on Olympic opening ceremony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 LOL, the host's biggest fear!The show just goes on. I remember the Sydney Paralympic OC went on in heavy rain. It does put a "dampener" on the spectacle. Actually, just wondering. It seems the Olympic OCs are usually pretty lucky, weatherwise. Does anyone know when the last time was for a rained-on Olympic opening ceremony? I don't think there's been an Opening Ceremony - Summer or Winter -- in memory that was rained on heavily. Somehow the heavens hold up when an OC is happening. However, in Salt Lake, I believe they had heavy rains up to an hour before showtime, understandably SLOOC feared all their plans would be laid to waste. However, it stopped like 45 mins before; and they proceeded as if nothing had happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 LOL, the host's biggest fear!The show just goes on. I remember the Sydney Paralympic OC went on in heavy rain. It does put a "dampener" on the spectacle. Actually, just wondering. It seems the Olympic OCs are usually pretty lucky, weatherwise. Does anyone know when the last time was for a rained-on Olympic opening ceremony? I believe it was Helsinki 1952. All subsequent summer opening ceremonies had clear skies or at least dry conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Which is why Vancouver went with having its ceremonies in an indoor stadium. February, the month of the Games, tends to be one of the wettest months, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rav3n Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 LOL, the host's biggest fear!The show just goes on. I remember the Sydney Paralympic OC went on in heavy rain. It does put a "dampener" on the spectacle. Actually, just wondering. It seems the Olympic OCs are usually pretty lucky, weatherwise. Does anyone know when the last time was for a rained-on Olympic opening ceremony? Yeah, but after taking a look at Doha (it was spectacular even that some thing couldn't be used because of the rain & high wind) they must be really scared now. I would really put in my mind the idea of realizing the games on September (as the previous asian olympiads like Seoul & Tokyo, for the same reasons). If they keep thinking that the number eight will bring them always luck, they will get a really nasty surprise, not only for the OC, but also for the rest of the sport events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ryan04 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 To add to what baron said about SLC, I belive that is started to snow toward then end of the Ceremony. Im not 100% sure, but a light snow is nothing really, bad perhaps even good for a Winter OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I believe it was Helsinki 1952. All subsequent summer opening ceremonies had clear skies or at least dry conditions. You're right, Olympian2004. I saw a bit of the Helsinki 1952 opening ceremony footage and I wonder how that guy got those shoes to run on that "muddy track" and carrying that Olympic torch without slipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted December 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Umbrellas are probably unnecessary for spectators. They are sheltered by the steel frame of the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCD 2012 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thats just plain crazy , Beijing is baking hot is August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thats just plain crazy , Beijing is baking hot is August I want Birds Nest to be air-conditioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTHarner Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I believe light snow fell at both Lillehammer and SLC, in both cases it enhanced the mood as opposed to dampening it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 The Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games Closing ceremony took place under torrential rain for the whole ceremony, however this didnt stop the enthusiasm, and the show went on with some stunning sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 The Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games Closing ceremony took place under torrential rain for the whole ceremony, however this didnt stop the enthusiasm, and the show went on with some stunning sections. thats right i was actually watching the closing ceremony of the games the other day (Copying it to dvd lol) and yea it was bloody wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 that's what happens when you go ooop north Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainad Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 that's what happens when you go ooop north At least we can see where we're going when we want to take a flight somewhere!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 At least we can see where we're going when we want to take a flight somewhere!! yea the fog has been shocking in london. But denver international airport has been closed due to heavy snow as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichi Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 If only if they would build a roof, it will prevent the rain to pour in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Anyway, I thought the Chinese authorities had plans in place in terms of artillery firing various chemical mixtures into the clouds and fighter jets on standby to prevent it raining on their parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Anyway, I thought the Chinese authorities had plans in place in terms of artillery firing various chemical mixtures into the clouds and fighter jets on standby to prevent it raining on their parade. Yeah, supposedly that -- or if I think I know where the Ceremonies folks are headed...I think they will make the heavens 'cry' on cue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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