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Post by mellyw on Aug 2, 2016 20:57:34 GMT
Can't wait for them to start. I'm a sports fanatic anyway, so to get all these sports packed into 2 weeks, love it!
Seems every 2 years there are problems with this & that, but man, I am so hoping the Rio Olympics surprise the critics & go off without a hitch. I fear that's really wishful thinking. For the athletes sake, I hope it's not as bad as reports I've seen.
Looking forward to soccer, swimming, gymnastics & track & field. Oh, who am I kidding, I'll be watching whatever I can!
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Post by KikiPea on Aug 2, 2016 20:59:38 GMT
Yes, and no. I actually like the winter ones better, but like a lot of the swimming things, and gymnastics. I'm more worried, this time, how it will turn out, especially with all of the teams getting caught/banned for doping, and the conditions of the area.
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Post by brina on Aug 2, 2016 21:03:50 GMT
more than you can imagine. DH and I are heading to Brazil on Saturday!
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Post by mellyw on Aug 2, 2016 21:06:42 GMT
more than you can imagine. DH and I are heading to Brazil on Saturday! Brian- Oh my gosh, how exciting!! Please, please, please post pictures!! What do you plan on attending. I'm just about jumping up & down for you! I had the absolute pleasure of going to the Nagano Winter Olympics. But I lived in Japan at the time, so it doesn't feel the same. |
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Post by brina on Aug 2, 2016 21:11:47 GMT
more than you can imagine. DH and I are heading to Brazil on Saturday! Brian- Oh my gosh, how exciting!! Please, please, please post pictures!! What do you plan on attending. I'm just about jumping up & down for you! I had the absolute pleasure of going to the Nagano Winter Olympics. But I lived in Japan at the time, so it doesn't feel the same. we currently have tickets to swimming, beach volleyball and fencing. We may try to get some additional events while we are there. In 2008 we were in Beijing during the games and went to one event - diving. I will definitely share some photos here when i return SaveSave |
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Post by mimima on Aug 2, 2016 21:12:56 GMT
Definitely
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Post by papersilly on Aug 2, 2016 21:14:23 GMT
well, at the very least I'm excited about Opening Ceremonies. i love the pageantry of it. the athletes are all excited and hopeful. i especially like seeing the smaller countries with just a couple of athletes who probably don't have a chance of winning but are just happy to be there.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Aug 2, 2016 21:14:55 GMT
more than you can imagine. DH and I are heading to Brazil on Saturday! Wow, have a fabulous time!!! I hope we get to see some pictures  I love the Olympics, even with all their faults. I just feel so much for the athletes living their dream! I have to delete a bunch on the DVR so I can tape! And get little sleep during the course of them  |
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Post by mellyw on Aug 2, 2016 21:20:52 GMT
Brian- Oh my gosh, how exciting!! Please, please, please post pictures!! What do you plan on attending. I'm just about jumping up & down for you! I had the absolute pleasure of going to the Nagano Winter Olympics. But I lived in Japan at the time, so it doesn't feel the same. we currently have tickets to swimming, beach volleyball and fencing. We may try to get some additional events while we are there. In 2008 we were in Beijing during the games and went to one event - diving. I will definitely share some photos here when i return SaveSave I love fencing! My DD took lessons when we lived in England. And swimming, can't wait to see how Katie Ledecky & Michael Phelps do. |
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Post by perumbula on Aug 2, 2016 21:49:56 GMT
I adore the Olympics. I don't like watching sports in general, but if it's the Olympics I'm all over it.
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Post by anniebeth24 on Aug 2, 2016 21:53:08 GMT
Very excited! Haven't camped out in front of the tv since March Madness ended.
Just hoping that the media will cover more than swimming and gymnastics - I love them both, but the coverage tends to be very biased toward those two sports.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 21:56:25 GMT
This is actually the first Olympics that worries me. All the deadly bacteria in the water, the terrible conditions in the Olympic Village, the political unrest in Rio. It's just so bizarre.
I hope I'm wrong and the Games are a smashing success. The Debbie Downer in me is just nervous.
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Post by snowsilver on Aug 2, 2016 22:03:58 GMT
I prefer the winter Olympics too, but I love the idea of the nations coming together in peace. I am very, very worried about these though. Based on how lousy a job Brazil has done in getting ready for the events and the horrific condition of the water, etc. I wonder just how well they will handle security. I hope everyone comes home safely.
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Post by oh yvonne on Aug 2, 2016 22:36:22 GMT
This is actually the first Olympics that worries me. All the deadly bacteria in the water, the terrible conditions in the Olympic Village, the political unrest in Rio. It's just so bizarre. I hope I'm wrong and the Games are a smashing success. The Debbie Downer in me is just nervous. OMG you and me both. And this zikka virus thing, can you trust them that it's 'not a threat". I hate to be a DD too but dang. That and the dead bodies and feces in the water. <shudder> that's all I can think of, unfortunately. At least for now. I think once the gymnastics meets start I'll forget. I pray the games go well and no threats or harm come to anyone. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 22:40:58 GMT
A young man from our little town (2,000) people is headed to Rio as we speak as a member of the US Track & Field team. He's high jumping. YES! We are so excited!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 23:23:33 GMT
I'm taking two weeks off to watch!
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Post by refugeepea on Aug 2, 2016 23:25:11 GMT
I like the winter olympics better, but I'm looking forward to some of the events.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 2, 2016 23:29:35 GMT
US!! we are looking fwd to them. On the opening ceremonies night we make a dinner representing that country. I am still thinking for brazil? does taco's seem wrong?? we don't like spicy.
I am VERY worried about the security there. ISIS has called for attacks, they talked about it on the news, and supposedly the "chatter" is up. Also the zika virus and just the train wreck of them getting ready for the Olympics in Brazil.
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Post by 2peaornot2pea on Aug 3, 2016 0:05:52 GMT
US!! we are looking fwd to them. On the opening ceremonies night we make a dinner representing that country. I am still thinking for brazil? does taco's seem wrong?? we don't like spicy. I am VERY worried about the security there. ISIS has called for attacks, they talked about it on the news, and supposedly the "chatter" is up. Also the zika virus and just the train wreck of them getting ready for the Olympics in Brazil. You are making a meal to represent Brazil? Make something with beef. Steak perhaps. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 3, 2016 0:09:12 GMT
You are making a meal to represent Brazil? Make something with beef. Steak perhaps Yes!! we make a meal representing the host country. Good idea on the steak/beef! we have actually been to a Brazilian steak house. what for sides? |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 3, 2016 0:51:49 GMT
This is actually the first Olympics that worries me. All the deadly bacteria in the water, the terrible conditions in the Olympic Village, the political unrest in Rio. The Debbie Downer in me is just nervous. Based on how lousy a job Brazil has done in getting ready for the events and the horrific condition of the water, etc. I wonder just how well they will handle security. I hope everyone comes home safely. And this zikka virus thing, can you trust them that it's 'not a threat". I hate to be a DD too but dang. That and the dead bodies and feces in the water. <shudder> that's all I can think of, unfortunately. I am VERY worried about the security there. ISIS has called for attacks, they talked about it on the news, and supposedly the "chatter" is up. Also the zika virus and just the train wreck of them getting ready for the Olympics in Brazil. This reflects how I feel as well. I worry that this venue is just ripe for tragedy. |
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Post by raindancer on Aug 3, 2016 0:55:40 GMT
I'm torn. The human rights issues in Rio make me sick. And the fact that the global community only cares because elite athletes who choose to be there might get sick is infuriating.
I feel frustrated that the Olympics is so corrupt. That governments don't care about anything but appeareances, that people are literally dying there, and all anyone can talk about is that the conditions for the althetes are deplorable while seemingly ignoring that people live there every single day. And I have to wonder with the allegations of cheating, the obvious health threats, and the issues of abject poverty in the city, why aren't we boycotting them. Why aren't all countries doing that?
Why do sports and the dreams of people who play sports matter more than the other people?
I love gymnastics. But I cannot in good conscience tune in this time.
Also, who said they were protected from zika? Other than the fact that it is not prime mosquito season there right now...
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 3, 2016 2:36:24 GMT
I have to admit that I am considerably less interested this year than in previous years. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's all the negative press that I've been reading/hearing. The Australian athletes had to be moved out of their rooms due to all kinds of health and safety issues. There are stories of people being robbed - athletes were robbed during a fire evacuation, a Paralympian was robbed at gunpoint, a commentator was also robbed etc etc.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 3, 2016 3:17:47 GMT
I enjoy watching small things like the 100 metres sprints, hurdles, gymnastics, swimming. Nothing that takes too long to complete. The 10,000 metres kills me to watch. I guess if I were ironing it would be good to watch. Maybe if I get motivated I will clean the scrap room and have the games on. We now have a huge screen TV in the games room/scrap room and no love seat blocking it. I could spend 2 weeks cleaning it out down there and enjoy some Olympic time. I love the opening ceremonies. The closing is awesome as well!
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Post by workingclassdog on Aug 3, 2016 3:40:14 GMT
I can't wait.... Missy Franklin fan and she is from our hometown Denver!!! (We actually ran into right after the last Olympics at BB&B but I chicken out and didn't say anything.. I hate to bother 'celebrities'.. OMG she is SO tall (and I am tall).. I scooted around the store and got close to her without being obvious... She was so cute.. shopping with her school friends and buying makeup and just having fun.. I just adore her... ANYWAYS.. so:
swimming, gymnastics and beach volleyball are my favorites...
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Post by zztop11 on Aug 3, 2016 3:50:23 GMT
US!! we are looking fwd to them. On the opening ceremonies night we make a dinner representing that country. I am still thinking for brazil? does taco's seem wrong?? we don't like spicy. I am VERY worried about the security there. ISIS has called for attacks, they talked about it on the news, and supposedly the "chatter" is up. Also the zika virus and just the train wreck of them getting ready for the Olympics in Brazil. You are making a meal to represent Brazil? Make something with beef. Steak perhaps. How in the world are tacos Brazilian? |
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Post by ntsf on Aug 3, 2016 5:55:03 GMT
brazilian..cashews, manioc (can you get that here?), beef, fresh fruit, fish.. we went up the amazon and had amazing food... fancy cakes with fruit. mangos,
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Post by jameynz on Aug 3, 2016 6:58:05 GMT
I'm excited - my son's ex girlfriend is competing for diving - first time in over 20 years we have a team for diving (a team of 1!) - currently she's attending LSU...but will dive for NZ.
So I am really really excited for her...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 9:09:54 GMT
I prefer the winter Olympics too, but I love the idea of the nations coming together in peace. I am very, very worried about these though. Based on how lousy a job Brazil has done in getting ready for the events and the horrific condition of the water, etc. I wonder just how well they will handle security. I hope everyone comes home safely. I remember someone else saying that when they were held in London too. All went well and they were classed as one of the best games ever......by the athletes no less and everyone went home safe and sound. back to the OP...yes I am looking forward to them, I won't be glued to the TV but will watch quite a chunk of them as time allows.I'll most certainly be watching the opening ceremony. Being Rio I would imagine ( and hoping) it will be very colourful and upbeat. I'll give Rio the benefit of the doubt as far as will it be ready in time and the security, until it's proved otherwise. |
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Post by gar on Aug 3, 2016 9:27:03 GMT
I am still thinking for brazil? does taco's seem wrong?? Yes I'm trying to be excited but am half expecting a few problems. I hope I'm wrong. |
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I remember someone else saying that when they were held in London too. All went well and they were classed as one of the best games ever......by the athletes no less and everyone went home safe and sound.
