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Various Non-Bald Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: tomgallagher on May 12, 2012, 11:13:34 AM
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Anybody going to be in "Old Blighty" for the excitement.?
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My chiropractor will be there. He's one of the chiropractors for the wrestling and judo teams and he will be there to care for the US teams in these sports.
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Heathrow is going to be a zoo.
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Heathrow is going to be a zoo.
Sounds like you've had previous experience of our lovely international airport ?
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Anybody going to be in "Old Blighty" for the excitement.?
My work place is organising a tour of the Olympic stadium for next Thursday.
Should be able to see the fireworks on the opening night from my bedroom window .... lucky me.
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Heathrow is going to be a zoo.
Sounds like you've had previous experience of our lovely international airport ?
Unfortunately mate, that is a yes.
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Anybody going to be in "Old Blighty" for the excitement.?
My work place is organising a tour of the Olympic stadium for next Thursday.
Should be able to see the fireworks on the opening night from my bedroom window .... lucky me.
Lucky you is right.
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Nice one Jules enjoy
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Unfortunately mate, that is a yes.
You have my fullest sympathies. Heathrow is no fun.
Crowded and poorly laid out. And that's before you board you aircraft. Once you plane does taxi along around the airport, it can take an age waiting for take off slot, because there are a stack of planes in front.
Then on the way into Heathrow, expect your plane to circle waiting for a slot to land.
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Geez, I've done all of those. Next time I think I'll try Gatwick.
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Geez, I've done all of those. Next time I think I'll try Gatwick.
Welcome to the United Kingdom.
Thankfully, we have many others ways getting on and off this island. Yes, give Gatwick a go.
When travelling to other parts of Europe, I take the Eurostar train from central London via the Channel Tunnel (aka Chunnel). With Eurostar, you can get to Paris and Brussels in 2 hours. And several Dutch & German cities in around 4-6 hours. Compared with the misery of Heathrow, taking the train out off this island is a breeze. And the Eurostar is almost always spot on time.
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Geez, I've done all of those. Next time I think I'll try Gatwick.
Welcome to the United Kingdom.
Thankfully, we have many others ways getting on and off this island. Yes, give Gatwick a go.
When travelling to other parts of Europe, I take the Eurostar train from central London via the Channel Tunnel (aka Chunnel). With Eurostar, you can get to Paris and Brussels in 2 hours. And several Dutch & German cities in around 4-6 hours. Compared with the misery of Heathrow, taking the train out off this island is a breeze. And the Eurostar is almost always spot on time.
Jules, that sounds like a plan. Sounds like a relaxing way to go.
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Mind you, we are just a few weeks away from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. In our 1000 odd year history, only one other monarch has reigned longer than the current Queen Elizabeth.
So we are having a four day long weekend of holidays and celebrations. The flags are going up around London. There will lots of special BBC television programmes.
As a lad, I was not a great fan on the monarchy. But nowadays, I realise the Queen is the one constant that we've had in the UK. She's always been there.
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I'm writing this post from London Stansted airport. In fact I just got into my hotel which is right next to the airport. I have an early morning flight so I better go to bed now and get at least a couple hours sleep before heading HOME, yeah can't wait to see my kids
We had the Olympics in my hometown in 1992, I spent those weeks away from home, away from all the crowds, so I'm happy to watch part of the Olympics on TV
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I'm writing this post from London Stansted airport. In fact I just got into my hotel which is right next to the airport. I have an early morning flight so I better go to bed now and get at least a couple hours sleep before heading HOME, yeah can't wait to see my kids
Are there direct flights from Stansted to the States ?
Confused Mr Jules
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I'm writing this post from London Stansted airport. In fact I just got into my hotel which is right next to the airport. I have an early morning flight so I better go to bed now and get at least a couple hours sleep before heading HOME, yeah can't wait to see my kids
Are there direct flights from Stansted to the States ?
Confused Mr Jules
Really don't know if there are flights from Stansted into the US, I'm going south rather than west. The 92 Olympics were in Europe.........
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Really don't know if there are flights from Stansted into the US, I'm going south rather than west. The 92 Olympics were in Europe.........
Doh ! Yes of course ... 1992.
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Yes, I remember the 1992 Olympics....got to attend the Olympic Trials in New Orleans that year....the Olympics that was best known for the Dan vs. Dave commercials....
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I'm writing this post from London Stansted airport. In fact I just got into my hotel which is right next to the airport. I have an early morning flight so I better go to bed now and get at least a couple hours sleep before heading HOME, yeah can't wait to see my kids
Are there direct flights from Stansted to the States ?
Confused Mr Jules
I think he is headed to Spain.
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Really don't know if there are flights from Stansted into the US, I'm going south rather than west. The 92 Olympics were in Europe.........
Doh ! Yes of course ... 1992.
Don't worry my friend...it's already 20 years....time flies
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Plenty of excitement here in London tomorrow (Thur 26 July).
Because the olympic torch is going right outside our office. We're just 3 minutes walk from the office of the prime minister, David Cameron. So after it's been by our office, it's goes to his offices and photo opportunity.
Because of the Olympic vehicles, much of central London is now closed to private motor cars. It's now much easier to do my daily commute to the office on my bike !!
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USA Women's Soccer (Football) Team....4-2 over France....That's one.
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USA Women's Soccer (Football) Team....4-2 over France....That's one.
Result !!
Olympic torch is nearly here. Should be able to see within the hour.
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Who's going to light the big torch on opening day.? I nominate Bradley Wiggins.
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Who's going to light the big torch on opening day.? I nominate Bradley Wiggins.
Just seen the torch near Trafalgar Square. Crowded and very exciting.
Bradley Wiggins is now a national hero. Want to see him in Saturday's road race around the streets of London. He's going for Olympic gold again !
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Who's going to light the big torch on opening day.? I nominate Bradley Wiggins.
Just seen the torch near Trafalgar Square. Crowded and very exciting.
Bradley Wiggins is now a national hero. Want to see him in Saturday's road race around the streets of London. He's going for Olympic gold again !
Had a terrific Tour de France.
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Meanwhile, US presidential candidate, Mitt Romney has annoyed many of us here in the UK with his comments about our London Olympics.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19003717
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Don't worry about him, just enjoy the show & the events. Are you going to any of the competition?
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Don't worry about him, just enjoy the show & the events. Are you going to any of the competition?
Will follow your advice and not worry about Mr Romney.
Yes, tomorrow planning to watch British Tour de France champions Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish in the bike road cycle race.
This morning, we saw the Olympic torch being carried on the Royal Rowing Barge along the River Thames. Terrific spectacle. I'll add pictures...
Tonight, we have the Danny Boyle opening ceremony spectacular. Believe you me, BBC television have been absolutely milking this all day along. And so have the rest of us.
Forgive the excitement. Here in London, we are all hopping up and down with anticipation. :D
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Nice Mr Jules, it just sounds so nice...
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Nice Mr Jules, it just sounds so nice...
Waine, it's all getting pretty exciting. Like the RSA World Cup ?
From my house, should be able to hear tonight's fireworks and see the aerial fly by.
Pictures from this morning's torch event along the River Thames. We are at the Houses of Parliament, close to where I work. Spot the sly guy ?
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What's with the green ribbons.?
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What's with the green ribbons.?
Ah yes, green ribbons were being handed out by one of the Olympic sponsors.
Just watched the Royal Air Force fly over the Olympic stadium on the television. Then a minute later, it came over my house !!
30 minutes to the ceremony. Everybody in the UK either watching on BBC or at an open air event.
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Forgive the excitement. Here in London, we are all hopping up and down with anticipation. :D
No apology needed ... you are entitled to as much excitement as you can muster. A World event just down the street.
I'd be gloating quite a bit myself. Enjoy every moment.
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Enjoy every moment.
We did.
Saw some of it from my bedroom window.
Let the Games begin. Tomorrow, off to see the road cycling event.
Welcome World to London.
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I expected to be embarrassed by a shambolic ceremony, but in fact I found it wonderfully entertaining and a little moving. Definitely one for the Anglophiles, and I'm sure several parts won't be understood by a lot of people!
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Well, half-expected!
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Geez, what happened to the GB bicycle team.
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Geez, what happened to the GB bicycle team.
Absolutely no idea what went wrong.
Watched the race near Buckingham Palace and GB cyclists nowhere to be seen. Big surprise.
Better luck at Wednesday's time trial.
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Geez, what happened to the GB bicycle team.
Absolutely no idea what went wrong.
Watched the race near Buckingham Palace and GB cyclists nowhere to be seen. Big surprise.
Better luck at Wednesday's time trial.
Damn shame.
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Here in the UK, the BBC are giving us wall to wall Olympic coverage. And us Brits are lapping it up. :)
Catching myself looking out for the sly athletes - especially our home Team GB.
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It's got a lot of the Yanks watching too. At lunch today they had women volleyball--though there was some question at the table what was the subject of the eye movement of the viewers, ball, buns or hooters--lots of action all around. >:D
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It's got a lot of the Yanks watching too. At lunch today they had women volleyball--though there was some question at the table what was the subject of the eye movement of the viewers, ball, buns or hooters--lots of action all around. >:D
Volleyball is the one to watch. Best of all, it's right next to where I work !!!
Of course, I have to take a different route to work on my bike. But the diversions and road checks are all worth it.
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Women's Beach Volleyball, I hear, is the hottest ticket. Looking forward to the Women's Soccer match with North Korea tomorrow.
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Seen a few sly swimmers, for obvious reasons!
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Forgive the excitement. Here in London, we are all hopping up and down with anticipation. :D
No apology needed ... you are entitled to as much excitement as you can muster. A World event just down the street.
I'd be gloating quite a bit myself. Enjoy every moment.
Having experienced the 1984 Olympic Games in my backyard of Los Angeles, there is nothing quite like a hometown Olympics. I hope someday the Olympics return to Los Angeles for a third go-round. I'm proud of how successful those games were here and how it set the bar for future Olympics, not to mention being the most profitable games ever.
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Finally got Olympic tickets !! Tomorrow afternoon. Men's weightlifting with medal ceremony. Easy trip from the office, too.
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Congrats Jules!
Keep Calm and Carry On
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The TV coverage here in Australia is so awful and biased (not to mention the continual adverts) that it is a real turnoff. Will be reading a book instead.
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Congrats Jules!
Keep Calm and Carry On
RoWilJr, where did you learn "Keep calm and carry on" ? That's a trendy British expression at the moment.
Had a great time at the Olympic weightlifting. And Team GB got two gold medal today. London is going crazy.
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Geez, what happened to the GB bicycle team.
Great gold medal win for Bradley Wiggins today in the time trial.
And Chris Froome got bronze, too.
Team GB cyclists on form now bring home the medals.
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I was watching boxing yesterday. A story came out about some guy in Azerbaijan paying $9million to insure that at least 2 Azerbaijani boxers would win gold medals. One of the commentators, I think it was teddy Atlas, basically accused the Olympic committee and the judges of corruption. Apparently the Japanese team filed a formal protest after their fighter knocked down a fighter from Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani apparently spent most of the third round on the canvas and never landed a blow but was credited with winning the third round and had to be helped/carried from the ring after the fight. I didn't see the fight, gonna check YouTube, but that sounds like at least an incompetent decision.
On the lighter side I'm glad that Phelps now has the record as the most decorated Olympic athlete.
On the boxing question here's a link to some vid of the fight from NBC:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/boxing/highlights-japanese-boxer-robbed-by-controversial-decision.html
I watched the vid and it shows the Azerbaijani fighter down 5 times in the third with no "8 counts".
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Six gold medals for the Team GB yesterday (Sat 4 Aug).
GB is now third in the medals table behind US and China.
The BBC helps the nation celebrate ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19133133
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Congrats Jules!
Keep Calm and Carry On
RoWilJr, where did you learn "Keep calm and carry on" ? That's a trendy British expression at the moment.
Had a great time at the Olympic weightlifting. And Team GB got two gold medal today. London is going crazy.
Jules... Learned that years ago while TDY (military acronym for vacation) to Mildenhall/Lakenheath AFB.
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The judges seem to be pretty biased in the boxing...............Looks like the U.S. boxers are getting hosed by some judges who have bad eyesight.
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Mitt Romney might not be welcome in London again.
Just before the London 2012 Olympic started, Mr Romney came to London and said there were 'disconcerting' signs in the preperation for the games. We were not impressed by his comments.
I think we've done a good job with Olympics. Despite, Mr Romney comments beforehand.
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Well done London...On to Rio.
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Made a 5 min video of my experiences of the London 2012 Olympics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLnnp-H20fk&feature=youtu.be
Went to see a couple of events.
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Congrats on running a good show! And congrats on the medal tally for Great Britain!
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Made a 5 min video of my experiences of the London 2012 Olympics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLnnp-H20fk&feature=youtu.be
Went to see a couple of events.
Very professional video. I enjoyed that! Nice to see you in the video aswell, you really suit the sly look. Great beard too. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice video!!
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Congrats London. Great games.
Didn't really follow that much of the action, but got the 'must watch'. Everybody was talking about Phelps and Bolt, but for me the most enjoyable thing to watch was the mens basketball final US vs. Spain.
US won gold but Spain once again earned the respect and applause. They deserved to win and almost did if it wasn't for KDurant playing like being from another planet
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Mark H and Doug
Glad you enjoyed my Olympic 2012 video. I had fun making it. Wanted to make it my own experience of the Games plus do a little commentary to camera when we were at an event.
When I see myself on video, don't realise how bald and bearded am I !!!
My pal who speaks to the camera at the event had a spare ticket to the weightlifting, so that's how I got to go.
The pictures and video were mostly my own using my iPhone plus a clip or two from YouTube. Then put everything together using Windows Movie Maker.