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Old 02-10-2018, 11:27 AM
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We have been watching. I enjoy the Olympics, it gives a break from regular programs. I agree Boston, athletes are athletes not heros. Some of the stuff these commentators come up with is beyond comical.
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Old 02-10-2018, 11:43 AM
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I am taping it all and will choose what I will watch later. Love the skating but really don't care for much of the rest.
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Old 02-10-2018, 04:08 PM
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Just glued to the television - love the Olympics, both summer and winter. And I actually watch a lot of the commercials. Many of them are very thoughtful and even inspiring and very well done!
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Old 02-10-2018, 04:45 PM
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so glad the U.S. speed skater, Biney, did so well--I found myself grinning back at her wonderful smile on her interview!
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Old 02-11-2018, 08:42 AM
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I love watching most of the Olympics and wish they would post time frames as to when each event will take place. Last night I discovered different channels were showing them at the same time but both had different events going on which was nice.
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Old 02-11-2018, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Boston1954 View Post

However, just a few minutes ago I heard one of the commentators call them heroes. A hero is a person who saves a baby from a burning house.
These athletes spend their young lives honing their skills for their own advancement. Their achievement is an honor to their country, but mostly to themselves. Not heroes.
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Old 02-11-2018, 10:59 AM
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It has never been an interest to me - can't say why - it just doesn't. But my DH loves it - winter and summer Olympics so when he is home he is watching it. I go to my sewing room and do what makes me happy.
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Old 02-11-2018, 01:57 PM
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Yes, enjoying the Olympics. We watched the snowboarding and figure skating. Speed skating is on now!
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Old 02-11-2018, 02:04 PM
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I love the skating. The music, the costumes, it's just so beautiful.
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Old 02-11-2018, 06:40 PM
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I watched some last night. I do like watching but missed the opening ceremony because I was watching a great niece and then a great nephew play basketball.

I will be watching the Paralympics also especially the Banked Slalom and Boardercross. My nephew is waiting to get his official invite.

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