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[JW_DCFC]

Here we go then. Forget the stupid 'couldn't give a toss about olympics' thread, this is the one to talk about anything to do with London 2012. Opening ceremony in an hours time. Lets av it!

[Cisse]

One of my best memories from Olympics is from Los Angeles 1984 when Greg Louganis (diver) won gold. I hadn't followed the sports before but it got a lot of coverage and we had a good commentator. I was able to learn a lot about the finesse of diving and when it came the time to final I was hooked. Louganis made a legendary effort on his last dive and you could sense the atmosphere at home on your couch. I'm still glad that I saw the last dive live. Unforgettable.

[ladyram]

Talking about Diving - did anyone see the programme the other night about our diver Tom Daley? He's out to do his best for his dad who sadly recently passed away from unoperable brain tumours. His dad was always his biggest fan who tried to hang on to see him compete next week.

I hope he can finish with a medal, a tall order though as he's up against the awesome divers from China.

[ladyram]

One of my best memories from Olympics is from Los Angeles 1984 when Greg Louganis (diver) won gold. I hadn't followed the sports before but it got a lot of coverage and we had a good commentator. I was able to learn a lot about the finesse of diving and when it came the time to final I was hooked. Louganis made a legendary effort on his last dive and you could sense the atmosphere at home on your couch. I'm still glad that I saw the last dive live. Unforgettable.

You'll remember this clip then Cisse of Louganis cracking his head on the board? Kinell that's got to make your eyes water

[MuespachRam]

Frank turner ripping up the opening ceremony- awesome choice.. So excited now.

[froggg]

here we go folks......welcome to London 2012

[Cisse]

You'll remember this clip then Cisse of Louganis cracking his head on the board? Kinell that's got to make your eyes water

https://www.youtube....h?v=L5nqeFWufrE

I remember that quite well. When he went to the water it felt like minutes before he came up and you could see he was more or less ok.

[Anag Ram]

Well... what do we think of it so far?

[Shake n Bake]

Well... what do we think of it so far?

I like it in the same way I liked we will rock you despite saying I hate musicals.

[observer]

is it just me that doesnt get this..............

I mean WHAT THE F~#K????????????????????????

[Anag Ram]

I think it's really clever and the rings were inspired. It's all gone a bit Tim Burton at the moment, though!

[observer]

this might be stupid but can somebody tell me why they are speaking french first and then english?

[StaffsRam]

It's because this is the only time this month where French will be first.....

[Anag Ram]

this might be stupid but can somebody tell me why they are speaking french first and then english?

In honour of Baron de Coubertin perhaps (founder of modern olympics)?

[observer]

im still confused?

didnt this cost £26 million!

[StaffsRam]

im still confused?

didnt this cost £26 million!

Beijing's opening ceremony cost $300m, and was a fraction as good as this.

[observer]

Didnt watch that, was far too busy getting drunk,
now I have a kid

here is sir david

[blackNwhites]

YEEEES

[CumbrianRam]

im still confused?

didnt this cost £26 million!

£9 million less than Andy Carroll!

[MrsRam]

Well I think it's fantastic.