Olympics
#31
I agree, too! What could be more inspiring for the youth of the world than to see young people who have worked so hard to achieve their goals? Forget the pros in the team sports, though they are fun to watch, because the Olympic rules are different than their pro rules.
In our house, virtually everything stops during the hours the Olympics are on. i have my laptop with me, so I can check out the QB during commercials! I am ready, however, to get back to my sewing room!
In our house, virtually everything stops during the hours the Olympics are on. i have my laptop with me, so I can check out the QB during commercials! I am ready, however, to get back to my sewing room!
#32
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Actually I loved the coverage. But I assume if you are from Egland, the Olympics might have been too pervasive. NBC did a great job showing more than just a few high profile events. I do admire the dedication of the athletes it is just like quilters. Only hard work pays off. Well think about it it only comes every 4 years or every 2 if you count the winter Olympics. Enjoy your regained peace.
#34
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I loved every minute of them
London did a superior job - from the wonderful, imaginative Opening Ceremony to the Closing.
Glad England took so many medals and placed third in medal count.
My one disappointment is with NBC - I know the American National Anthem; in the old days the national anthem of gold winners was broadcast and it was wonderful to hear and see their flag.
NBC went totally jingoistic, not to their credit.
Everyone I know who watches the Games wants to see competitions, not listen to/watch Brokow and Costas talking to each other.
That said, the games themselves were thrilling, especially gymnastics and the syncronized diving.
London did a superior job - from the wonderful, imaginative Opening Ceremony to the Closing.
Glad England took so many medals and placed third in medal count.
My one disappointment is with NBC - I know the American National Anthem; in the old days the national anthem of gold winners was broadcast and it was wonderful to hear and see their flag.
NBC went totally jingoistic, not to their credit.
Everyone I know who watches the Games wants to see competitions, not listen to/watch Brokow and Costas talking to each other.
That said, the games themselves were thrilling, especially gymnastics and the syncronized diving.
#36
I haven't watched them 24/7, but I have enjoyed what I have seen. Many of these athletes are pure inspiration! They should be proud of all they have accomplished. Just getting to compete at the Olympic level is an honor. I look forward to seeing the winter Olympic's.
#37
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my comp is acting weird, but will try again. I got totally tired of volleyball and beach VB. What about the martial arts, shooting, archery and equistrian competitions. They work just as hard as anyone for thier craft. I know they aren't as popular as basketball, etc. but still would have like to see it.
#38
my comp is acting weird, but will try again. I got totally tired of volleyball and beach VB. What about the martial arts, shooting, archery and equistrian competitions. They work just as hard as anyone for thier craft. I know they aren't as popular as basketball, etc. but still would have like to see it.
#39
I never ever watch them & really could care less. What bugs me the most is the has beens & never weres commentating over how somebody did & why they failed & what they could have done to have been better.
#40
I love the Olympics, just not necessarily the TV coverage.
I enjoyed many of the stories of triumph, but there were other bits I could easily have missed without a thought.
Did you see the Irish gymnast who was told (after two separate injuries) that he would never walk again? He recovered and got into the Olympics. Stories like that make it a must watch for me. Big egos stressing over how many golds they will get? Not so much.
I enjoyed many of the stories of triumph, but there were other bits I could easily have missed without a thought.
Did you see the Irish gymnast who was told (after two separate injuries) that he would never walk again? He recovered and got into the Olympics. Stories like that make it a must watch for me. Big egos stressing over how many golds they will get? Not so much.
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