topkebab
Lucky Stiff
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Aug-8-2008 10:19
Ok, so I had the Opening Ceremony on the TV in the background just now, even though I told myself I wouldn't watch it I think I ended up catching most of it intermittently...
... and I must admit it was quite spectacular imho. Although I can't help but wonder how big a carbon footprint it (and everything else like it) generates :P
So, in the spirit of "One World, One Dream", I challenge you all, whatever your political leanings, to dream a dream and then aim faster, higher and stronger towards it... be inspired by those athletes who are living their dream now.
... and I also challenge you to devote one more hour per week for exercise, be it swimming, football, mountain bike, dance, hiking, skating, you name it, if it gets your heart rate up, it's usually good for you. ;)
I have a dream, and I have a goal. What about you?
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Brasco De Gama
Old Shoe
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Aug-20-2008 09:05
I'm actually really enjoying these Olympics... I've never known Team GB to be so good!! If we had Phelps we'd be second. (I know, I know "but you don't, so ner!")
Can't wait for 2012 now!!! :D
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Hairlock Bones
Well-Connected
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Aug-20-2008 14:23
This Olympics have been superb.
Natalie Du Toit is worth a mention for coming 16th in the Womens 10km swim given that she only has one leg.
I'm split in my feelings for 2012, on the one hand it will be AMAZING to host the Olympics.
On the other hand, I can't help thinking.........the millenium dome.......could be embarrassing.
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Jesse Hunter
Bibliophile
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Aug-24-2008 18:43
A couple of days late, but...
I can't believe both the men's and women's (USA) teams dropped the baton in the 4x100 relays. I realize Tys0n Gay has had a terrible time pretty much all around, but I was hoping for a better show.
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miss snopes
Demon of the Due Date
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Aug-25-2008 09:58
I'm so with you on that Jesse! That was not a good day for us to say the least. Once was bad enough but the fact that they both dropped it was unbelievable!
I'm a little bummed the Olympics are over and I wish it didn't have to be another 4 years but I am looking forward to the London Olympics. Loved your part in the closing ceremonies (the bus was tremendous and as always, so was David Beckham ;))
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