Olympics! - Page 2

Von Smallhausen · 08-08-2008, 17:02

Spectacular opening and probably the best yet.

I think Britain will do us proud in 2012 when the opening ceremonies include chavs juggling bottles of white lightning and spectacular fires and explosions using burned out stolen cars.

Desmo · 08-08-2008, 17:12

My bro in law has been working over there for the last month. Now he's finished his main work, he volunteered to help out in the opening ceremony and is being a runner for all the photographers at the top of the stadium to get their photos down to a production office ASAP.

As for the olympics itself, can't say I have much interest apart from watching some of the more obscure sports that we don't get to see much of on TV.

Von Smallhausen · 08-08-2008, 17:16

You mean women's beach volleyball don't you Des ?

* fap fap *

Mark · 08-08-2008, 17:16

I think Britain will do fine in 2012. We won't beat that though. That's easily the best entrance I've seen for the Olympic flame.

PS - I'm recording pretty much all the Freeview coverage (having 3TB available on the media PC helps

). The opening ceremony got cut in half though thanks to the overrun.

Burble · 08-08-2008, 17:20

I love watching the Olympics, always have done but even more so since I went to the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.

Piggymon · 08-08-2008, 17:45

It's playing havoc with work at the moment.

Our caps are manufactured in China and the govt is cutting power for about half the day.

Delayed orders and angry customers make me sad

I do enjoy the Olympics though, I like diving, athletics and gymnastics.

Stan_Lite · 08-08-2008, 17:52

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Originally Posted by Mark

men's under-60kg

Better not go outside on a windy day

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Originally Posted by Mark

PS - I'm recording pretty much all the Freeview coverage (having 3TB available on the media PC helps

).

Oooohhhh!

I wouldn't mind some (or all) of that. I'm on the rig just now and won't be home until 2 weeks today so I'll miss almost all of it

I love the olympics and I'm usually glued to the box until all hours watching stuff.

It won't be the same as watching it live but if you wouldn't mind copying it for me, I'd be hugely grateful. Depending on quantity, I can send you suitable storage when I get back and you could copy it over and bring it to CP.

Mark · 08-08-2008, 18:08

I can certainly sort out a copy of everything I have. It's all on automated recording so I can't guarantee what I'll get (e.g. the opening getting cut in half). Best solution - bring a HDD to CP.

Stan_Lite · 08-08-2008, 18:26

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Originally Posted by Mark

I can certainly sort out a copy of everything I have. It's all on automated recording so I can't guarantee what I'll get (e.g. the opening getting cut in half). Best solution - bring a HDD to CP.

Excellent. TYVM

Once it's all over, if you let me know what size HDD is required, I'll bring one.

All I have to do now is try not to see or hear too many bits from the Olympics between now and when I come back to the rig (6 weeks), then I'll have something to occupy me during the quiet times when I'm out here next

Could I kindly request that anybody making a thread concerning Olympic type stuff please state clearly what the thread is about and whether it's likely to contain spoilers, so I can avoid it? Perhaps something along the lines of "Who was watching the swimming last night? - STAN KEEP OUT!!!"

Also, if making any posts in other threads which may give stuff away, please use spoiler tags?

Your generous co-operation will be hugely appreciated

For obvious reasons, I will now retire from this thread

Knipples · 08-08-2008, 18:30

Managed to watch most of the opening ceremony and it was truly stunning, one of the best things visually I think ive ever seen.

Am hoping to try and watch as much of the coverage as I can, or if not the catch up programmes that will no doubt be on in the evenings.

Love all the track events and I still get a stupid grin on my face watching replays of Kelly Holmes winning the last time, plus the relays I usually end up screaming at the TV willing our lot to not drop the baton etc etc.

08-08-2008, 17:02	#11
Von Smallhausen I'm Free Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tyneside Posts: 3,061	Spectacular opening and probably the best yet. I think Britain will do us proud in 2012 when the opening ceremonies include chavs juggling bottles of white lightning and spectacular fires and explosions using burned out stolen cars. __________________ " Well, old bean, life is really so bloody awful that I feel it’s my absolute duty to be chirpy and try and make everybody else happy too." David Niven, 1910-1983.

08-08-2008, 17:12	#12
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	My bro in law has been working over there for the last month. Now he's finished his main work, he volunteered to help out in the opening ceremony and is being a runner for all the photographers at the top of the stadium to get their photos down to a production office ASAP. As for the olympics itself, can't say I have much interest apart from watching some of the more obscure sports that we don't get to see much of on TV. __________________

08-08-2008, 17:16	#13
Von Smallhausen I'm Free Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tyneside Posts: 3,061	You mean women's beach volleyball don't you Des ? * fap fap * __________________ " Well, old bean, life is really so bloody awful that I feel it’s my absolute duty to be chirpy and try and make everybody else happy too." David Niven, 1910-1983.

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Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	It's playing havoc with work at the moment. Our caps are manufactured in China and the govt is cutting power for about half the day. Delayed orders and angry customers make me sad I do enjoy the Olympics though, I like diving, athletics and gymnastics. __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

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08-08-2008, 17:16	#14
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I think Britain will do fine in 2012. We won't beat that though. That's easily the best entrance I've seen for the Olympic flame. PS - I'm recording pretty much all the Freeview coverage (having 3TB available on the media PC helps ). The opening ceremony got cut in half though thanks to the overrun.

08-08-2008, 17:20	#15
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I love watching the Olympics, always have done but even more so since I went to the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.

08-08-2008, 18:08	#18
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I can certainly sort out a copy of everything I have. It's all on automated recording so I can't guarantee what I'll get (e.g. the opening getting cut in half). Best solution - bring a HDD to CP.

08-08-2008, 18:30	#20
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	Managed to watch most of the opening ceremony and it was truly stunning, one of the best things visually I think ive ever seen. Am hoping to try and watch as much of the coverage as I can, or if not the catch up programmes that will no doubt be on in the evenings. Love all the track events and I still get a stupid grin on my face watching replays of Kelly Holmes winning the last time, plus the relays I usually end up screaming at the TV willing our lot to not drop the baton etc etc.