Olympics: Whos actually looking forward to it? - SV650.org

Viney · 24-07-12, 08:02 AM

So, its here. 3 days to go. The greatest spectacle on earth and all that, whos actually looking forward to it? (Travelling and getting about aside)

What are you looking forward to?

24-07-12, 08:04 AM

When its finished, and I can then stop this stupid shift pattern I'm on.

maviczap · 24-07-12, 08:08 AM

Well I can't take any holiday during the Olympic's or Para Olympics, so I'm a bit biased against them

I will be watching the cycling on TV when I can, as all the road events are on when I''m working, so I can't even go to see them if I wanted.

Couldn't get ticket for the track events either, so watching them on TV.

Still I've saved some money haven't I

Littlepeahead · 24-07-12, 09:39 AM

I have to go through airport style security to get into my office each day. Can't even carry a bottle of water with me now in this boiling hot weather. And as I have to travel through Stratford and Baker Street to get to my office which is an Olympic venue it's a proper PITA. May just work from home starting on Thursday.

I'm also going to unplug the TV from Friday morning, as I can't stand sport on TV, except cricket of course, but for the Leeds Test I'll be away so won't even see it.

Roll on 13th August when Lord's reverts back to being a cricket ground instead of the venue for posh darts.

punyXpress · 24-07-12, 09:43 AM

Bring 'em on!
The more people watching either there or on the box, the clearer Her Majesty's Highways will be for a little play.
Signed: your Northern Scribe ( miserable burger )
ps - couldn't find a pollhole to suit me.

Jayneflakes · 24-07-12, 09:56 AM

Not even the slightest interest from me, well apart from shouting at Dow Chemicals for Bhopal!

Keep your eye on the news for the nasty little things that they slip through hoping the the sports will over shadow it. Not that politicians ever have a history of such skulduggery.

24-07-12, 10:18 AM

Doesn't interest me, never has!

Most people don't even care about the Olympics but because its in London, its a huge huge thing! Strange...
Id rather go on a nice bike ride with my partner than watch Olympics!

Viney · 24-07-12, 10:25 AM

I like the Olympics. I like most events except the football and hockey. The main reason why i like it is its one persons lifetime acheivement to get to this point. There is lots of personal sacrifice and drive for that once day/race etc. Far better than football and their overpayed whinging.
Never really wanted to go, and still dont. I will watch what i can on TV or follow on the PC/laptop at work.

I really cant see why poeple would not watch it because its in London. I mena, did the not watch it because it was in Bejing last year?

andrewsmith · 24-07-12, 10:40 AM

no as I'm sick of the set-up!
Its stupid as the ring steel is as it says and is a farce

Viney · 24-07-12, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

no as I'm sick of the set-up!
Its stupid as the ring steel is as it says and is a farce

But its not the athaletes fault that we are crap at organising stuff.

Perosnally, i would ahve used Stansted airport. Closer, easier etc etc.

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Yes, cant wait, bring it on, i have a schedule and everything	15	26.79%
Yes, im one of the lucky ones, i have tickets	3	5.36%
No. Cant stand it, will be trying to avoid at all costs	15	26.79%
No, waste of money, i mean, we could have spent it on a shelter or one legged whales	13	23.21%
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24-07-12, 08:02 AM	#1
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Olympics: Whos actually looking forward to it? So, its here. 3 days to go. The greatest spectacle on earth and all that, whos actually looking forward to it? (Travelling and getting about aside) What are you looking forward to?

24-07-12, 08:04 AM	#2
Jinxy43 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Olympics: Whos actually looking forward to it? When its finished, and I can then stop this stupid shift pattern I'm on.

24-07-12, 08:08 AM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Olympics: Whos actually looking forward to it? Well I can't take any holiday during the Olympic's or Para Olympics, so I'm a bit biased against them I will be watching the cycling on TV when I can, as all the road events are on when I''m working, so I can't even go to see them if I wanted. Couldn't get ticket for the track events either, so watching them on TV. Still I've saved some money haven't I __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

24-07-12, 09:39 AM	#4
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Olympics: Whos actually looking forward to it? I have to go through airport style security to get into my office each day. Can't even carry a bottle of water with me now in this boiling hot weather. And as I have to travel through Stratford and Baker Street to get to my office which is an Olympic venue it's a proper PITA. May just work from home starting on Thursday. I'm also going to unplug the TV from Friday morning, as I can't stand sport on TV, except cricket of course, but for the Leeds Test I'll be away so won't even see it. Roll on 13th August when Lord's reverts back to being a cricket ground instead of the venue for posh darts. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

24-07-12, 09:43 AM	#5
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Olympics: Whos actually looking forward to it? Bring 'em on! The more people watching either there or on the box, the clearer Her Majesty's Highways will be for a little play. Signed: your Northern Scribe ( miserable burger ) ps - couldn't find a pollhole to suit me. __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

24-07-12, 10:18 AM	#7
femaleacid Guest Posts: n/a	Doesn't interest me, never has! Most people don't even care about the Olympics but because its in London, its a huge huge thing! Strange... Id rather go on a nice bike ride with my partner than watch Olympics!

24-07-12, 10:25 AM	#8
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Olympics: Whos actually looking forward to it? I like the Olympics. I like most events except the football and hockey. The main reason why i like it is its one persons lifetime acheivement to get to this point. There is lots of personal sacrifice and drive for that once day/race etc. Far better than football and their overpayed whinging. Never really wanted to go, and still dont. I will watch what i can on TV or follow on the PC/laptop at work. I really cant see why poeple would not watch it because its in London. I mena, did the not watch it because it was in Bejing last year?

24-07-12, 10:40 AM	#9
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Olympics: Whos actually looking forward to it? no as I'm sick of the set-up! Its stupid as the ring steel is as it says and is a farce __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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