2012

[Barbara]

i watched the opening of the chinese games, and wondered what we have left of our own national identity,what will we do to show it, and how will we light the torch,
i have heard some comical ones expressed on tv but i really wonder does anyone have any GOOD ideas.

[borderbabe]

I've decided I want to have retired by 2012 so I can sit and watch it all!

[Tig]

Boudica on a chariot drawn by heavy horses - wielding a sword and a flaming torch - followed by a procession of Druids in white and purple robes, with the Green Man effigy in the centre of the arena, representations of all our ancient monuments, the industrial revolution - steam engines, followed by classic cars, Rolls Royce and Jaguars, and then Big Al lighting the Olympic torch ;D

[nightowl]

Must have a red London bus in the parade too!

And don't forget the Red Arrows flyover!

Personally, I expect it to be a fiasco . Did you know that the consultants they have hired to advise them on keeping costs down were paid £87 million last year?

[Barbara]

well i think we should have maypoles, clog dancing, hoops and stick rolling, cheese rolling, pancake racing, conker fights, robin hood should fire an arrow to light the torch, guy fawkes should set off the firworks,

[Tig]

And hopefully her Maj will still be around to wear the full royal regalia, including a crown

What else have we got that is distinctly British - ooh I know - RAIN ;D

[farmersboy]

Ill be happy to just still be around

[JennyWrenn]

Oh FB my thoughts exactly that is I mean will I still be wanting to continue to post etc

Tomorrow I will have been a member for TWO YEARS

I think security should be high priority for the London games

[farmersboy]

Jen,why wouldnt you want to post,i was thinking i might not be alive,but you are still young-ish

[Barbara]

look, this started off as a happy thread about our olympics.

[Barbara]

well it all starts today, handing over flags, red arrows flypasts, big screens in parks and city's
i hope they do it all as well as manchester did the commonwealth games. i was quite proud really.

[JennyWrenn]

Aug 21, 2008 6:57:42 GMT farmersboy said:

Jen,why wouldnt you want to post,i was thinking i might not be alive,but you are still young-ish

I meant would I still be interested in posting or had it lost its appeal - you have to give up at some stage

By the way where is Plocket - her photo not on Mug Shots and her last post was Aug 15

Is anyone going to be a Volunteer for the 2012 - I would love to but think you have to be London based

[Barbara]

P was going on her hols. last time she posted she was packing,

[Plocket]

Hia Jenny - I'm back!!! ;D

I really can't get excited about us holding the Olympics in 2012. I think our country is too small and overcrowded to be able to properly sustain the whole thing, I don't see how people from the North of England can easily get there to see any of the games, and quite frankly I think it's a joke the way the finances have spiralled out of control. As an example of how NAFF the Government and their Accountants are, OH's company initially refused to bid for any of the Olympic building projects, even though they were invited to do so. It turns out that some of the jobs were being estimated without VAT added - and this is by the Government's Accountants! OH's company is now building the velodrome, and another specialist building, but of course they are probably now able to dictate what sum they receive for doing the job. It's crazy!

Oh and I'm furious that the Government has taken funds from charities to help fund the games too. Don't get me started on that one!!! ;D