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Post by tabatha on Aug 24, 2008 23:41:54 GMT -5
Hmm, I did see in an ad for a website, there was a pic of Apolo.  That's about it. I've watched the games like crazy too. I stayed up to watch baseball and basketball.  Well worth it. I forgot to say what I thought of the track and field part, with the men's and women's relay. Sonja was amazing sneaking up on the Russian to take gold. And the men's side of things, they blew everyone away. Holy cow, no one else stood a chace. I love the dresses the women wore while passing out medals/flowers. The teal colored ones. Those were pretty. The closing ceremonies (excuse my spelling) was amazing. Since I missed the opening, I'm glad I caught the closing. I had to laugh when I seen Jackie Chan. That was cool. And the woman who sang a duet with a guy (sounding somewhat like an opera type song) looked like a dark haired Cinderella, except for the red belt thing she wore. Okay, I'm done now. It just wowed me is all. I'm gonna miss it now that it's over.  China did an amazing job with it all. ;D |
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Post by *^padfoot^* on Aug 25, 2008 2:06:35 GMT -5
I"ve lost so many of hours of sleep these past two weeks...(i stayed up til about 2:00a.m last nite watching the basket ball game)...they have been wonderful to watch...the opening ceremony was amazing as was the closing...David Beckham came out of nowhere...! the london part was awesome though! they are going to be so innovative and futuristic! four years *they'll fly by!* (sadly i'll be 25! starts tuggin' at hair)
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Post by number1fan on Aug 25, 2008 3:13:17 GMT -5
i thought the closing ceremonies were a bit tooo much...not like the awe inspriring opening ceremonies...BUT these games imo, were the best i've ever seen! in the games itself and in all the pagentry and hoopla.
GREAT GREAT JOB BEIJING!
congrats to all the spectacular teams and individual athletes...and U.S.A, you represented us soooo well once again! 
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Post by mtnme on Aug 25, 2008 3:57:28 GMT -5
I"ve lost so many of hours of sleep these past two weeks...(i stayed up til about 2:00a.m last nite watching the basket ball game)...they have been wonderful to watch...the opening ceremony was amazing as was the closing...David Beckham came out of nowhere...! the london part was awesome though! they are going to be so innovative and futuristic! four years *they'll fly by!* (sadly i'll be 25! starts tuggin' at hair) Boy, do I hear that Padfoot! I couldn't take many more of these late nights, but I just couldn't tear myself away. And now we get to stay up late AGAIN as the athletes make the rounds of Leno & Conan! LOL But still, I can't wait!!!!! The US gymnastics team is coming to Reno in two weeks, I may have to go check that out.  |
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Post by lilyover76 on Aug 25, 2008 11:36:01 GMT -5
the london part was awesome though! they are going to be so innovative and futuristic! four years *they'll fly by!* (sadly i'll be 25! starts tuggin' at hair) I'd give anything to be your age again... I just celebrated my *Diamond Jubilee* b-day last month. I loved that London segment, having stood at that very spot a couple of times! God only knows whether I'm able to set foot in the UK again, 4-years hence. I'm just concentrating on staying healthy enough to get to the Winter Olympics!  Jimmy Page still plays a mean guitar, but he's showing his age too, so I don't feel too bad... LOL.. |
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Post by tabatha on Aug 25, 2008 15:05:19 GMT -5
I was thinking the same thing Lily, about Jimmy Page, he's still amazing at playing though. Leona is beautiful. There was a slight echo, and it took away from her perfomance a bit, as far as the singing went. I'd be scared as hell standing on that platform thing, and in heels. I liked it when the bus opened up. Didn't see that coming. Can you imagine just how much preparing went into those ceremonies. All those people, in harmony. Staying up wasn't a problem, getting up was. Lily, you are amazing. I'd love to travle the way you do. At any point in my life. You and my mom are around the same age. |
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Post by number1fan on Aug 25, 2008 16:09:38 GMT -5
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Post by mellie on Aug 25, 2008 22:31:50 GMT -5
I didn't like the closing ceremonies as much as I did the opening ceremonies, but they were still great. I am sleep deprived due to the games because I tried to watch as many sports as possible.
The sharp shooter that won the gold for the USA has my respect. It must have been emotional to hear the National Anthem for him since he is an Iraqi War Veteran.
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Post by mtnme on Aug 25, 2008 23:48:53 GMT -5
Darra Torres is going to be on Leno tonight, ;D
for us West Coasters (and possibly Mountain time) that haven't missed it already.
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