Athens Olympics

[method77]

the Olympic Games officially started last night. Did you watch the opening ceremony? What was your opinion? (image gallery)

What sports and athletes are you following?

[Kooperman]

Magnificent opening ceremony. The Greeks really showed the world what determination and hard work (and a few billion dollars....) can do. I'll catch some of the games....not a lot are shown here, I'm afraid. I always enjoy the boxing and basketball, and if any baseball is shown I'll check that out too.

[Redneck4sure]

Shooting....I even donated money to the USA shooting team. :)

So far, they haven't done well to say the least. I don't know how many shooting events there are but I am hoping we win some. China & Russia have done well in that area so far.

[Umma]

That was a great opening ceremony I think!

What I'll watch depends on the coverage (though the BBC generally cover a fairly extensive schedule of events) and remembering when it's on.... but probably some track and field, gymnastics, swimming, canoeing and whatever else takes my fancy :)

BBC Coverage >> http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics_2...age/3536668.stm

[Kooperman]

Shooting....I even donated money to the USA shooting team. :)

So far, they haven't done well to say the least. I don't know how many shooting events there are but I am hoping we win some. China & Russia have done well in that area so far.

Will international competition rules :read this: allow the USA team to use those Democrat targets you donated?

[Redneck4sure]

Koop.....you are too much!

Democrat paper targets only allowed for practice. The live democrats I donated are not even allowed for that. Go figger.

[Malicious Intent]

Do you get Freeview where you are Umma? Those boxes are pretty cheap now. If you are into the Olympics, now is probably a good time to invest. Get your moneys worth from the BBC! "'#Cos I wanna!"

I'm not sure why I haven't got one yet.

[Umma]

yeah you can get freeview here MI... I may get round to it sometime too, but I dont really watch very much tv.

[moodyblue]

I have been watching swimming, diving and gymnastics and some track and feild..

I just watched Paul Hamm come back to when gold in gymnastics....

Missed the opening ceremony.... was at work....

[moonglow]

:D am listening to the Olympics(on the TV) as I am posting.......Just heard th The National Anthem for the gold, I think for indivdual gold in mens gymnastics(I'm not sure but) ........I am still an American, that song gives me goosebumps :bigsmile: