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sunshine9 Moderator Posts: 950 From: Beehive, MD Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 30, 2012 04:41 PM ??? The Opening Ceremonies were something else with the fantastic fireworks they had, the Queen-Bond team-up, and that amazing lighting of the torch - I have never seen a more amazing torch!! It was also fun to see the Royals out again, and Mr. Bean was his usual funny self. As for the actual events, I'm loving gymnastics, diving, and swimming in particular!! Are you watching, and if so, what events are you watching, and what countries are you rooting for? IP: Logged
charmainec Moderator Posts: 5287 From: Venus next to Randall Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 31, 2012 02:48 AM Aww shames, Sunshine. Someone beat you to the punch. I didn't catch the entire opening ceremony - just bits. Gymnastics and swimming are my faves. ------------------ quote: Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma. Linda Goodman IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 31, 2012 07:55 AM Sunshine, if it takes the Olympics to bring you to LLC2, then lets have them everyday I have missed you. I`m in good company because gymnastics, diving, and swimming are my favorites too. ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
sunshine9 Moderator Posts: 950 From: Beehive, MD Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 31, 2012 11:19 PM quote: Originally posted by charmainec: Aww shames, Sunshine. Someone beat you to the punch. I didn't catch the entire opening ceremony - just bits. Gymnastics and swimming are my faves. LOL.. I somehow managed to miss the other thread before I posted this one! Maybe I need to get my eyes checked... Did you catch the US women winning the gold tonight? I should be in bed as I have an early morning, but this is my favorite event!! IP: Logged
sunshine9 Moderator Posts: 950 From: Beehive, MD Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 31, 2012 11:30 PM quote: Originally posted by juniperb: Sunshine, if it takes the Olympics to bring you to LLC2, then lets have them everyday I have missed you. I`m in good company because gymnastics, diving, and swimming are my favorites too. Awww.. I have missed you too, juni!! I was just thinking how much I've missed the conversations & camaraderie here with you all, so I had to stop back in to chat, hopefully to be back to being regular again! I have been away so long because I had a short engagement, 2 weddings to plan (one for family & one for family + friends), a few work trips (including one to Germany), a major change in work responsibilities that included intense training for 4-6 weeks, and an interstate move, all happen in the last 3-4 months! We're just taking time out for a honeymoon in about a week's time, and I can't wait to have some down time finally! How have you been?!! Hope you have been staying cool through this hot summer!! Oooh, and I forgot to add diving to my list - I have been LOVING the synchronized diving events in the last couple of days - they are mesmerizing to watch!! I started out thinking that synchronization would be a bit too much to expect for diving, but they are amazingly skilled at that! The tiny briefs crack me up though - I'd be afraid to dive in those if I were a guy - what if they were to come right off in the water! IP: Logged
charmainec Moderator Posts: 5287 From: Venus next to Randall Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 04, 2012 02:49 AM The USA dominated with the swimming! ------------------ quote: Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma. Linda Goodman IP: Logged
iQ Moderator Posts: 3949 From: Chennai, India Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 04, 2012 04:27 AM With the Genius of the Glide Technique, Tomas Majewski destroyed the famed American Shotputters [who were favorite for a 1-2-3]. Yet again. "Americans got a bit of a problem for the Olympics the last 20 years," Majewski said. "They've got great guys, great athletes, but they can't win gold in the Olympics. Sorry." Correctly said Tomasz. So for in last 16 Strength events of Track [2000 till 2012, Shot Put, Discus, Hammer, Javelin], there is no gold for USA. This is unbelievable considering that the maximum strength athletes are in America. Hundreds of them beat the European Olympic Champions in strength tests while trying out for NFL. And there has been no weightlifting champion from USA for decades. It defies all math. Phelps back to form, deserving golds for him. The Women Heptathletes are a lot hotter than the overhyped beach volleyball teams Chinese win badminton and table tennis. Yawn. Don't bother holding these events, just give 8 Golds to China. The surprising thing is Russia's lukewarm performance as opposed to France, South Korea Kazakhstan and South Africa. Brazil is the country to watch out for though. Rio 2016, they will get more than 20 medals. You heard this first from me Edit: Australia has also under-performed. They have never been behind the Kiwis in the Olympics. Only one gold so far. They need Thorpedo back.. IP: Logged
charmainec Moderator Posts: 5287 From: Venus next to Randall Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 04, 2012 06:25 AM Oh, and kudos to Chad Clos. I hear SA is very proud of you! ------------------ quote: Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma. Linda Goodman IP: Logged
Delilah Knowflake Posts: 682 From: Registered: Sep 2010	posted August 04, 2012 09:53 PM I was blown away by the gymnastics, both Russia and USA. Have to admit Gabby Douglas is now my favorite. Her smile is so infectious and I'm so happy for her and the others. I already know the results for men's swimming, but am going to watch anyway. Love Michael Phelps! IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 12:28 PM The gymnastics and swimming events were awesome. I was greatly impressed by the young gymnist team. Such grace and power! ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 12:28 PM The gymnastics and swimming events were awesome. I was greatly impressed by the young gymnist team. Such grace and power! ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 12:28 PM The gymnastics and swimming events were awesome. I was greatly impressed by the young gymnist team. Such grace and power! ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 12:28 PM The gymnastics and swimming events were awesome. I was greatly impressed by the young gymnist team. Such grace and power! ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 12:28 PM The gymnastics and swimming events were awesome. I was greatly impressed by the young gymnist team. Such grace and power! ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 12:30 PM The gymnastics and swimming events were awesome. I was greatly impressed by the young gymnast team. Such grace and power! Kudos to Michael Phelps on his legendary wins and what a way to go out in style. Sunshine9, . ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 12:32 PM now tell me that`s not a glitch I never hit reply and it did anyhow. I wasn`t done with the post yet... happy Sunday! edited to say lookie at how many 4294 posts I have. I`ve been jinxed ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
charmainec Moderator Posts: 5287 From: Venus next to Randall Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 01:07 PM Talk about saying it like you mean it. LOL! ------------------ quote: Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma. Linda Goodman IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 01:22 PM What say I clean that mess up ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 06, 2012 09:26 AM The world now knows of the guts, heart, power and glory of Oscar Pistorius. In addition, we now know of his charming & alluring accent ..... now the great minds want to know, does Charmainec have the same enchanting accent ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
charmainec Moderator Posts: 5287 From: Venus next to Randall Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 06, 2012 09:46 AM Junibug, you're too cute. There was a lot of controversy in the past, regarding him running on blades and competing with athletes who sprinted on foot. They claimed the blades gave him more momentum and speed. Pftt! We saw, he could still be beaten despite running with the blades. I do admire his will and determination to fulfil his dream and prove people wrong. Yeah, yeah. I still have a proudly South African accent (which people often mistake for a British one) Although some words have been changing without me noticing, unless brought to my attention ie. "tomARto" has become "tomAto" and sometimes "cARn't" is "cAn't". ------------------ quote: Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma. Linda Goodman IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 06, 2012 04:29 PM Charm, I just bet is is too adorable to listen to you and Randall... charm : please pass the "tomARto" Randall: if ya`ll pass me sum grits Charm: I "cARn't" you ate them all. I am facinated by all the global and regional accents. Many sound like music to me ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
WishingMel Newflake Posts: 4 From: manchester, england, uk Registered: Jul 2012	posted August 07, 2012 06:28 AM I missed the opening ceremony My favourites so far have been the gymnastics, the tennis and the athletics events. IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 14, 2012 03:54 PM I missed the closing ceremony It wasn`t talked about much and it slipped by me. Anyone care to give highlights?? ------------------ As Angels above guide Human beings, Human Beings have the opportunity to be Angels on Earth, who guide the Animal kingdom. - Da Vinci IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 4527 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 24, 2012 07:58 AM I`ve really been enjoying the Gabby Douglas`s interviews. She has such energy and class for a 16 yr old ------------------ We dance around the ring and suppose, but the secret sits in the middle and Knows Robert Frost IP: Logged

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