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Post by JennyWrenn on Aug 12, 2012 17:30:01 GMT
The mountain biking was exhausting - these are the super fit guys of the Olympics
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Post by Auricula on Aug 12, 2012 17:49:17 GMT
A really goos Olympics - well done to everyone involved..... here's to you all  |
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Post by Barbara on Aug 12, 2012 18:38:09 GMT
The ladies mountain bike race yesterday had a 14 year old girl and a 42 year old woman riding in it.
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Post by Auricula on Aug 12, 2012 23:41:27 GMT
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Post by carolann on Aug 13, 2012 7:17:50 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Aug 13, 2012 10:18:31 GMT
Amazing and brilliant. What a spectacle! Bless Gary B for turning up.
Pity the Spice Girls' taxi drivers didn't get lost.
Can't wait for the next one! ;D
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Post by Babyswan on Aug 13, 2012 14:34:40 GMT
did you think that Brian May played a bit of either Rocking all over the World or "Whatever you Want"? I thought I heard a familiar bit. I was online at the same time and missed the exact bit where Boris Johnson handed the flag to the Rio Mayor. I think he had his jacket buttoned this time. And, did I miss the bit where they took down the Olympic flag and folded it up? Didn't that happen?  (puzzled smiley) |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 1, 2012 10:40:37 GMT
Just watched Richard Whitehead at the Paralympics - what a great race !!!!
RF
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Post by Barbara on Sept 1, 2012 11:29:16 GMT
The courage of these people is astounding, When I'm watching it almost makes me want to cry, I wouldn't even want to get out of bed if something like that happened to me I'm sure.
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 1, 2012 11:41:45 GMT
Some of the stories behind the scenes have had me swallowing...I can't see a child and think that it can't run and play, but so many haven't been able to when they were kids..
As I said to OH yesterday - they can all do better than I can although I have 4 limbs, fairly good eye sight and some grey cells still intact!!!
RF
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Post by Jasmine on Sept 1, 2012 11:44:51 GMT
I was just reading about the 7/7 survivors who are now competing. I know just what you mean Barbara - it's inspiring, they have climbed mountains even before they get out on the track.
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Post by isabella on Sept 1, 2012 12:09:51 GMT
Lily goes Horse Riding for the Disabled every other sunday morning - she loves horses ;D One of her friends Dad gave Paul,Louise,Lily and Tolly tickets to go to the Equestrian Paralympics- she will love it ;D
Lily is going up to the Junior school this term - she got her new wheelchair - that she can power herself - a few days ago. Barry showed her how to do a three point turn in the sitting room ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 1, 2012 14:50:46 GMT
I totally agree they are all inspiring, the strength of spirit is astounding. Hope everyone has a great time Isabella.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 2, 2012 10:00:51 GMT
What I really love about the Paralympics is that unlike the Olypics people of all ages are there...
Normally at the 30(ish) age top athletics are thinking about stopping but at the Paralympics loads of older people are still taking part...makes this silver surfer's heart warmer!!
RF
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Post by Barbara on Sept 5, 2012 7:13:47 GMT
Lots of medals I can't believe thay are half way through already, did you see the girl who won the dressage yesterday, she was sooooooooooo elated.  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 5, 2012 11:55:11 GMT
How did your family get on when the went Barbara?
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Post by Barbara on Sept 5, 2012 13:01:41 GMT
The seats were soooo far back they could only see the legs of the competitors on the high diving board, ;D They managed to change seats, as some near the front weren't taken. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 6, 2012 3:19:38 GMT
Wasn't that lucky for them. |
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Post by isabella on Sept 6, 2012 4:38:07 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 6, 2012 6:06:01 GMT
Aahh Isabella, it's good to hear they enjoyed it all. |
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but apart from that, I thoroughly enjoyed it 
;D the lights in the audience where brilliant and the putting out of the torch was really good loved the ballet bit, but where where STATUS QUO?
