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Post by Auricula on Jun 1, 2012 8:15:48 GMT
Hope Tom Daley gets a gold  |
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Post by Babyswan on Jun 1, 2012 12:31:10 GMT
The torch arrives here on Monday, briefly. One day, I believe. The nearest to me will be here....coming from the right, turning right and heading back into town. Passing the Ghost bike wot I supplied a couple of years ago, mentioned in another thread... maps.google.ie/maps?q=7+Harolds++Cross+Road,+Dublin+6&hl=en&ll=53.329489,-6.275339&spn=0.042186,0.109177&sll=53.329398,-6.275435&layer=c&cbp=13,44.37,,0,13.88&cbll=53.329514,-6.275446&hnear=7+Harold's+Cross+Rd,+Harold's+Cross,+Dublin+6W&t=h&z=14&panoid=Mm1ev6sPF0Y7CoXENjdQ6Q b.s. |
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Post by Barbara on Jun 23, 2012 19:39:14 GMT
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Post by Barbara on Jun 23, 2012 19:40:31 GMT
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Post by Barbara on Jun 23, 2012 19:40:56 GMT
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Post by Barbara on Jun 23, 2012 19:43:59 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 24, 2012 3:51:55 GMT
Thanks for posting the pics Barbara. Good to see it stayed dry for everyone too. |
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Post by carolann on Jun 24, 2012 7:45:59 GMT
I forgot all about the torch relay it was around here yesterday, good pic's B.
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Post by Tig on Jun 24, 2012 10:59:04 GMT
Well done Barbara and thanks for sharing. I see the same 'tour' buses must be doing the entire trip! It has been very successful so far, getting everyone out to watch the procession and the children here were really excited and enthusiastic about the event x Tig |
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Post by Auricula on Jun 25, 2012 20:31:46 GMT
Thanks for sharing the photos B - great to see it, wasn't it? |
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Post by pdblake on Jul 13, 2012 14:44:39 GMT
Can I mention that I've written an Olympics parody? It's free too ;D www.smashwords.com/books/view/142644You can also get it from Amazon for Kindle, but they won't let me give it away  If this is out of place/against the rules, feel free to remove. Just thought it might give someone a laugh. |
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Post by Auricula on Jul 13, 2012 18:53:17 GMT
My favourite disciplines in the Olympics are... athletics, gymnastics, swimming and cycling Has anyone else seen the torch relay yet? |
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Post by prunella on Jul 25, 2012 21:25:09 GMT
Well done the GB Ladies football team. Off to a winning 1-0 start against New Zealand.  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 27, 2012 7:08:21 GMT
Will anyone be watching the opening ceremony tonight?
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Post by carolann on Jul 27, 2012 7:36:08 GMT
I will LG just hope its does us proud
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Post by Tig on Jul 27, 2012 7:50:16 GMT
I went outside at 8:12am to 'listen' to the bells - and there were none here. I thought St Marys in town might have 'peeled' for the occasion, but evidently not. Expect I'll watch part of tonights ceremony, and all of it if it's good x Tig |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 27, 2012 7:52:08 GMT
We shall be watching tonight - there is a lot of interest on this side of the water...
RF
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Post by pdblake on Jul 27, 2012 8:36:32 GMT
Will anyone be watching the opening ceremony tonight? No, weather permitting I'll be up the plot getting ready for Sunday's open day. To be honest, it's not even started yet and I'm sick of being bombarded by Olympic news, this, that and everything else already. The BBC has been banging on for weeks now. |
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Post by Auricula on Jul 27, 2012 9:11:04 GMT
The church bells rang in our village this morning...........I thought it was 8.12 tonight as that is 20.12, but obviously I was wrong  Like Tig, I'll watch part of it, and all of it if it's good My worry is that it might be naff - all people really want to see is fireworks ;D ;D The pre- games hype has been a tad wearing, but I'm interested in the actual thing, once it starts I'll follow it all and watch the bits I especially like ( swimming, cycling, gymnastics and athletics) Has anyone got tickets for any events? |
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Post by Barbara on Jul 27, 2012 15:09:00 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 27, 2012 17:16:54 GMT
We had bells ringing this morning too and the Red Arrows flew over City Hall at 1300hrs. I heard them but there was too much cloud to see them. I'll definately be watching the opening ceremony and maybe recording it too. I'll watch some of the sports if I get the chance, gymnastics, tennis, swimming, diving, and maybe more besides. ;D
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Post by Tig on Jul 27, 2012 18:36:42 GMT
I shall be dipping into athletics, gymnastics, diving, shooting, cycling, equestrian events, rowing, sailing, hockey, in fact most ruddy sports, 'cos there'll be b@gger all else on the telly  Even tonights GW is covering the Olympic stadium gardens, why don't they have Olympic gardening? ;D x Tig |
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Post by Jilly on Jul 27, 2012 19:39:51 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Jul 27, 2012 20:25:19 GMT
What a spectacular opening ceremony!
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 27, 2012 20:57:26 GMT
I agree - up to now it has been fantastic..
RF
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Post by Jasmine on Jul 27, 2012 21:09:59 GMT
Hope Tom Daley gets a gold So do I! He is an amazing young man and his Dad was a truly lovely and supportive father too. He'd have been so proud. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 27, 2012 21:25:23 GMT
Dunno who sang "Abide with me" but she wasn't very good at all....OH and I were not impressed...
RF
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Post by Barbara on Jul 27, 2012 21:29:21 GMT
Emili sandee, not sure of the spelling of the surname.
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Post by Barbara on Jul 27, 2012 21:31:23 GMT
And I have loved it all up to now. please don't let beckham light the flame though.
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Post by Barbara on Jul 27, 2012 23:56:49 GMT
Brilliant
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