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Post by Ladygardener on May 19, 2012 6:12:03 GMT
Tig had mentioned it would be a good idea to have a dedicated thread so here it is. Auricula is off this morning to watch the torch arriving. I've been watching it on TV and it's really quite emotional. History in the making. It was great to see the designers of the torch speaking on BBC1, they entered a competition and won. How cool is that. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif |
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Post by Amber on May 19, 2012 6:45:57 GMT
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 19, 2012 7:47:45 GMT
There is a torch procession here too not sure what time?
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Post by Auricula on May 19, 2012 11:07:40 GMT
Went to Marazion this morning to see the Olympic torch relay. Lots of people but as we were all spread along the route it wasn't too crowded. It was warm and sunny and the atmosphere was very festive - the sponsors gave out flags, hats etc and everything seemed well organised. We saw the girly running with the torch and then were lucky enough to see an actual hand over. She then got on the bus which had the other runners on board and a whole host of torches. It was well worth seeing and if it comes near you, I'm sure you'd enjoy this once in a lifetime experience i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif  media coverage  coming towards us  passing us  off she goes |
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Post by Auricula on May 19, 2012 12:36:34 GMT
Forgot to say - we even got interviewed and appeared live on local radio  ;D |
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Post by isabella on May 19, 2012 16:34:18 GMT
Lovely pics Auricula  In 1948 Barry (then aged about 7 years old) watched Bill Nankoville carry the torch past the end of the road where they lived- the torch bearer was Bobby Davro's Dad |
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Post by Auricula on May 19, 2012 16:55:46 GMT
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Post by Barbara on May 19, 2012 17:01:08 GMT
Well done Auricula, who is the torch bearer there ?, I am hoping it's a convenient time for us up here to see it passess by.
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Post by Ladygardener on May 19, 2012 17:07:17 GMT
Glad to see the weather stayed so good for you and thanks for posting the pics too. ;D
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Post by Auricula on May 19, 2012 17:13:06 GMT
Thanks girls, it was lovely weather and a good atmosphere Not sure B  |
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Post by Barbara on May 19, 2012 17:20:20 GMT
OK I just wondered if she was a celeb.
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Post by Auricula on May 19, 2012 17:24:52 GMT
No, she's a local called Johanna Dickinson. She is in loads of national photos though, because she took over the flame on the beach with St Michael's Mount in the background. All the celebs were at Land's End, and that was toooooooo early for me ;D |
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Post by Tig on May 19, 2012 18:41:50 GMT
The Beeb reported from Marazion on the news earlier, I was scouring the crowds looking for you two ;D You got some great piccies (or OH did  ). I shall have to make the effort to go and see it pass through here, probably be tipping it down  x Tig |
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Post by Amber on May 19, 2012 20:04:24 GMT
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Post by Auricula on May 19, 2012 21:28:29 GMT
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Post by MamIDdau on May 21, 2012 20:34:45 GMT
It's coming our way a week tomorrow. I was saying just now to the hubster that it's the sort of thing I should make the effort to go and see because it's the sort of thing I'll only see once in my lifetime. However, I'm not sure I'm really that fussed lol
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Post by Barbara on May 22, 2012 6:52:54 GMT
Yesterday a lady said it was a long wait for nothing, the most exciting thing she saw was a shoplifter being chased for a bottle of wine, is that why you're incognito Auricula. ;D
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Post by Auricula on May 22, 2012 8:28:08 GMT
Dammit, you sussed me out Barbara  I didn't think I was bothered TT, but it was a great atmosphere |
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Post by Tig on May 30, 2012 18:17:14 GMT
I went into town to watch it this evening. There were far too many people, don't know why they all bothered to turn out - it was a long wait and then whooooooooosh - the torch bearer had gone past ;D There was other stuff on as well though, acrobats and circus performers. So more for the kids to see, and a procession of sorts ... did take some piccies, will post later when I've cooled down, it was hot, and all those people got me even more hot and bothered And I saw a bit of a scuffle with some youths, and a police van across the road - doors swung open and an swarm of officers came flying out - like wasps they were  x Tig |
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Post by Tig on May 30, 2012 22:44:37 GMT
I got into town about half five, and already the crowds were gathered right along the route, being of limited stature , I tried to find somewhere a bit higher so that I could perhaps see something ... Toilets were available, in the middle of a traffic island that was completely cut off by the barriers , good planning peeps  Processions ain't what they used to be .... we had police on motorcycles sirens blazing, then this ...  More police, some in cars tooting and sirens frightening little children ... then this  The torch was supposed to be 10 minutes behind these vehicles - got a bit bored waiting, and this pulled up by the side of me, immediately thought of PJ and her hubby   OK, more claxons, must be getting close  Nearly missed her!!!! Camera decided to switch itself off - it's OK though, I saw the flame  as the crowds dispersed I walked into the Market Square where we were promised an acrobatic display on a specially constructed Olympic Arch ...  Evidently there was a delay, probably due to the acrobats having a tea break ... was ready to go and get some chips but just had time to snap some of the artistes posing for the papers ...  Glad I made the effort, there were so many people and lots of children, some from schools 15 miles away and they had made banners and other Olympic regalia and were so excited by it all. x Tig |
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Post by Babyswan on May 30, 2012 23:10:59 GMT
Ha Tig, love the photos, and the commentary!!! Did anyone see the Channel4 news on Wednesday? As the 'paralympic broadcaster' they are pushing the disability angle. It was shocking that the poor girl had to go to the end of the tube line from Heathrow and back again, in order to get off that particular line. I was in London the other week and was looking at things like that. When I get my pics up I'll show you what I was looking at. But yeah, I saw the gaps at the tube stations. Several of them. I wondered, why the heck don't they just add paving at the very edge, at night, a station a night and do it right? I know the system is ancient....but still. anyway, it's going to be here next week, god knows why!!!   i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/undecided.gif I saw Chris Bonnington on Anglesea. Is it already in Staffordshire? |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 31, 2012 4:23:00 GMT
Thanks for posting the pics and your commentary Tig. Are'nt you lucky to have such a lovely evening for it all. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 31, 2012 5:31:07 GMT
It's in Macclesfield 2moro dont know how will get to work as the main road seems to be closed |
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Post by Auricula on May 31, 2012 8:57:39 GMT
Thanks for the photos Tig - it is a bit of a faff, but It's good to be part of something we won't see again. Loved the acrobats costumes It's nice when children are involved - I love their uncomplicated excitement of it all |
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Post by Tig on May 31, 2012 9:34:05 GMT
I am glad I made the effort to go, as you say it won't be something I'll ever see again and if I'd blinked I'd have missed it It should have been pouring down according to the weather forecast LG, but as usual they got it wrong - just as well because so many people turned out to see it, that in itself was worth seeing as these days people don't seem to get enthused by much. x Tig |
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Post by Auricula on May 31, 2012 9:56:01 GMT
Been looking at pics from This is Staffordshire......is the Curry Kuteer any good??  ;D |
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Post by Tig on May 31, 2012 12:39:09 GMT
I haven't been there since I was expecting my firstborn, back in 1971! I had a terrible hot flush and felt faint, had to be escorted outside with a glass of water - I was so embarassed I never went back! Doubt they'd recognise me now though ;D
x Tig
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Post by Barbara on May 31, 2012 14:37:51 GMT
Do you know what time it's there Jenny?.
Good pics. Tig thanks, as you say we'll never be part of this ever again, so it's good to see some of it no matter how small, my son has won 2 tickets to the diving in some type of military raffle .
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jun 1, 2012 4:34:49 GMT
The Council put the wrong date on the huuuuuuuuuuuuuuge signs along Manchester Road it said Friday 1st June when in fact it was yesterday so most people missed it  It appears to be back and to and end of June it is back in Stockport Very confusing I am wondering if there is more than one torch i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/huh.gif |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 1, 2012 6:46:01 GMT
Well done to your Son Barbara I enjoy watching the diving on the telly. |
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