London 2012 - Games of the XXX Olympiad - July 27-August 12, 2012

[Spongeocto4]

almost there...

[Barbossa]

Captain Picard and Ron Weasley got to carry the torch...
Star Trek Patrick Stewart Carries Olympic Torch
Harry Potter star Grint carries Olympic flame - Yahoo! News

[Barbossa]

Just got home from work and started watching half-way thru the parade of
nations. Gonna have to watch the re-broadcast at 5:30 to catch the beginning.

[Exprmnt626]

I wish I could have seen today's ranking rounds in archery.

[Coheteboy]

Finally finished the opening ceremonies. That was 4 hours... omg that was long.

i was sort of live tweeting all afternoon during but here's some thoughts.

It was weird. Music not really doing it for me.

Are they breeding Orcs? Oh... it's the Industrial Revolution.

Kids jumping on beds isn't my idea of entertainment.

Voldemort and an army of Mary Poppins... Captain Hook looks terrifying.

Mr. Bean - a highlight

Parade of athletes probably my favorite part because you get to learn about the various countries around the world. Seeing USA was awesome.. over 500 athletes. But not a fan of those berets. Not a fan of the word beret either.

Paul McCartney... turned the place into karaoke night while looking like a muppet show.


Seacrest is out there? wuut.

[Barbossa]

I really enjoyed it. Was it the best? No, it had some flaws. Really liked the Satanic Mills portion with Kenneth Branagh walking around with a big stogie, the queen being escorted by 007, and Mr. Bean. The children's literature section was interesting. I thought the music thru the ages portion was a little dull. Interesting cauldron.

[Barbossa]

Highlight:

[Eagleman]

Let the games begin!

Official Website: http://www.london2012.com/
Wikipedia page: 2012 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Over two months to go, but the flame was lit today to begin the torch relay:

Full article with video: BBC News - London 2012: Olympic Games flame lit in Greece

Thank You =for the Official Website...........Now ,I can keep track better
London 2012 - Games of the XXX Olympiad !
I though the opening ceremony was very long...But Interesting!
I did not think it was the worst ,nor the best ........
Iam ,Just very Happy LONDON,is having the games

---------- Post added 07-28-2012 at 04:11 PM ----------

Parade of athletes probably my favorite part because you get to learn about the various countries around the world. Seeing USA was awesome.. over 500 athletes.

I agread.....that was my favorite part as well..........
and they sure gave U. S .A. a very warm welcome !!!

[Barbossa]

Interesting Day 1 results. Sorry Mr. Phelps, no medal for you today.

Good luck to Canada's Clara Hughes tomorrow in the women's road race. Bring home another medal girl! It would be a great follow-up to your bronze in Vancouver and a great wrap-up to a phenomenal Olympic career in both the winter and summer games.

[Eagleman]

Interesting Day 1 results. Sorry Mr. Phelps, no medal for you today.

Good luck to Canada's Clara Hughes tomorrow in the women's road race. Bring home another medal girl! It would be a great follow-up to your bronze in Vancouver and a great wrap-up to a phenomenal Olympic career in both the winter and summer games.

GOOD LUCK to Clara ...
I'am one ,that not sorry for Mr. Phelps...and is Happy for Ryan.......USA

I been watching, the Women Beach Volleyball...now that intresting.....

[Barbossa]

Looks like a rainy day in London today.

[Barbossa]

Interesting headlines today:

actually this one is from yesterday, one of our own ended up in the hospital:
B.C. Olympian in hospital after equestrian fall - CBC Sports
Hope she recovers!

Mr. Phelps is now the "Most Decorated Olympian" in history!
Michael Phelps: Most Decorated Olympian of All Time | - 2012 Olympics | Aquatics


A Royal Family member has captured silver!
Queen's granddaughter wins equestrian silver - CBC Sports

[Exprmnt626]

the archery competitions have been incredibly unpredictable. The new format and the unpredictable winds at Lord's have been wreaking havoc on the archers. Lots and lots of upsets, and victories by 1 or 2 points, or even shoot-offs.

[Barbossa]

Anyone catch that fiasco in Badminton today? Good for us Canucks!

[Exprmnt626]

it's going to be good for most of the other teams, as well. I saw what happened on replays in both matches and it was really quite ludicrous. What's worse is that the South Koreans claimed they did it because the Chinese did it first, so that must make it OK.