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noelfab
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 16:45
Any one else as excited for the Olympics as i am?? If so watch this for some spoilers from the opening ceremony. Looks AMAZING!!!
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noelfab
Style Addict (1185)
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 16:46
the tourch lighting looks exceptionally cool!
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zorinam627
Style Addict (1013)
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 17:12
planning on watching tonight, as well. for some reason, i'm excited and looking forward to be glued on our couch.
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eliseblaha
Vogue SISter (3658)
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 19:52
so excited...waiting right now for DVR to get ahead of me.
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hilly0013
Favorite SISter (6353)
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 20:13
i love the Olympics.....especially the opening ceremonies. i love watching all the countries walk in and separately, and then kind of joining together. it shows unity to me.....
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leateach
SISter Elle (1858)
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 20:28
I am watching the opening ceremonies right now :) looks awsome :)
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lalalee
Favorite SISter (6015)
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 20:35 - Edited by: lalalee
I sat up and watched it last night and while spectacular I have to say the telecast (not the actual performances) were a bit let down in some sections - I don't think the the broadcasters were quite on the game with their editing and shots, especially the drummers section - they kept cutting into super close ups and not doing full stadium shots so some of the effect was lost I think. It seemed to get better later though by the time the tai chi people were up.
And that said, you have to wonder why there can be such gigantic amounts of $$$ put into something that isn't really a necessary part of the olympics (really - while nice to see "pretty things" the games really are all about the athletes - like hilly said, the athletes parade is the best bit) when there are lots of parts of the country in abject poverty - how much would it have cost to costume and set that whole show up?????? And the money that goes into the stadiums for the Olympics which is never recouped from futher events! It is insane - I had the same problem with the amount of money sucked up in the Sydney olympics when we had hospitals crying out for refurbishments and roads that were in dire need of upgrades to prevent accidents.....
I love the idea of the Olympics and the spirit of competition and striving for personal bests and the sports, but the commercialisim and dollar chasing makes me sick really.
sorry rant over...LOL!
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scrapinfields
Baby SISter (4)
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 20:51
I can't wait for the Olympics to start tonight. I watched the USA women's soccer game the other night. We lost but I am still looking forward to the other many events!
I haven't been around here in awhile. I get so inspired by looking at everyone's designs and creations. Way to go girls! =)
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lalalee
Favorite SISter (6015)
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 20:59
I watched the USA women's soccer game the other night. We lost but I am still looking forward to the other many events!
I can't wait for the men's hockey - one of my brothers best mates is one of the goalie squad, I so hope they win gold again!!!
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nanbhack
SISter Elle (1593)
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# Posted: 8 Aug 2008 21:12
i love the commercials and the operning ceromonies!
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amytangerine
Big SIS (4268)
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2008 00:03
DVR'ing it now as we speak!
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texasgirl
Style Addict (1047)
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2008 00:17
I just got done watching it, my nieces watched it with me and it was fun to see it through their eyes. It reminds you what the Olympics is really about.
I'm not to crazy about the government of China, but they did put on a good show. And I'm with you lalalee a few times I had to bit my tongue about the money spent and some other things.
And the little 9 year old boy at the end, too cute!
Sara
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Lucy
Favorite SISter (9978)
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2008 04:40
It was phenomenal!
It was incredible,magical,wonderful,perfect.
And as a former athlete for me the parade is boring and too long.
I just think if they do the parade then the games should start on sunday not today.
Because most of the athletes can't go due their competitions on the next morning.
Just my 2 cents.
Now China has one of the richest histories to tell in the world and I love anything cultural so for me the whole thing was delightfull!
I watch all the olympics openings for many years and this one will be in my memory forever.
And on the end felt like the whole Beijing was blinking...fantastic,fantastic!
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debrah
Big SIS (4136)
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2008 04:53
watched the start and love that gorgeous little girl in the red dress singing... but always sydney i know i am biased will be my fave best ever !!!!
cant wait for the swimming thats my fave event :)
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aussiejess
CosmoGirl SISter (59)
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2008 07:18
I'm watching the swimming heats right now!
I stayed up until 2am last night because I wanted to see how they were going to light the cauldron - very impressive! Although I wonder if the guy who lit it had his eyebrows burnt off...? He was SO close to the flames!!
I totally disagree with China being allowed to host the games due to their human rights record and their presence in Tibet, but I mean, that's not the athletes fault, so I hope everyone still watches / supports even if they disagree with China politically.
I love watching the non-mainstream sports that you would never watch at any other time, like the gymnastics, the diving, the weightlifting, etc. Good fun to watch and always interesting!
Jess :)
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kimbo
SISter Elle (1907)
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2008 13:44
I totally agree with Aussiejess and Lalalee, completely. I'm wondering how the thousands/millions of migrant workers will overcome the industrial closings in lieu of the games. And don't get me started about Tibet.
BUT, that being said, I'm still a Olympic Spirit junkie. For just a few hours last night, I was in my perfect little world where we all joined together with joy, optimism, and excitement. A couple of tears welled up. And I had sweet dreams.
The giant LED screen was cool, the costumes were amazing, but what really gave me goosebumps were the "human" props. The drums, the cubes, and the precision circle formations of the tai chi group. I was in awe. And my favorite fireworks were the giant footsteps walking through the cityscape to the Bird's Nest, genious. Now I want to research the director that created this fantasy. When the drums were opening up last night, I started thinking what a cool patterned paper the image would make. Looked like houndstooth, lol. Searching for a pic now.
And lastly.......GO DARA, GO DARA, GO DARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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