Gregory Morrow wrote:
> Jean B. wrote:
>
>> My interest seems to have dwindled--aided by the fact that I don't
>> watch TV. Still, I might have watched diving, but I probably will
>> just forget. Then there is the venue.... And all the drug
>> scandals... Sad.
>
>
> The drug scandals aren't so much fun anymore since East Germany bit the
> dust...
>
>
Maybe not fun, but there sure are enough of them. I was just
hearing of now-undetectable gene therapy....

--
Jean B.

Gregory Morrow wrote:
> Dave Bugg wrote:
>
>> Stan Horwitz wrote:
>>
>>> Is it just me, or am I the only one who has no interest in the
>>> Olympics? I think its terrible that the Olympics are being held in
>>> China because of the intense pollution and the government oppression.
>>> An area where reporters can't report effectively, where the citizens'
>>> rights are heavily suppressed by their government, and where athletes
>>> have to wear masks in order to breath isn't my idea of a good
>>> Olympics venue.
>> Nope, you're not the only one, Stan.
>
>
> The Big Deal over the Summer Olympics is kinda "over"...like the concept of
> World's Fairs are "over", e.g. once a big deal, but the concept is stale....
>
> The Summer Olympics should have a permanent home in Greece, the Winter Games
> can be held in various venues...
>
> Here in Chicawgo Da Mayor is angling for the 2016 Summer Games, it's this
> constant pro - Olympics drone of the establishment media going on and on
> that drives me crazy. Natcherly Chicawgo is extremely corrupt so us
> taxpayers will be footing the bill, despite the fact the city is broke and
> we have serious basic infrastructure needs (transport, schools). I hope to
> GAWD that we don't get the games...give 'em to Rio, they haven't been held
> in Latin America yet.
>
>
Not a bad idea re having a permanent host.

--
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Starbuck said...

>>
>>
>> While true, the problem with your thinking is not the Olympics. China's
>> problem will still exist afterwards.
>>
>> Enjoy the sports while it's happening! You had four years to bitch. Shut
>> Up!!!
>>
>> Andy
>
> No


Starbuck,

Whoever you are, your parents must be so embarrassed of what became of you!

Andy

Blinky the Shark wrote:
> Dave Bugg wrote:
>
>> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>>
>>> <curmudgeon with a sense of history>
>>>
>>> As I mentioned elsewhere, perhaps I'll make something Taiwanese...
>>>
>>> </curmudgeon>
>>
>> Sounds like a terrific idea. Can I come to dinner?
>
> I'm a shark. You can *be* dinner.

I'm too gristly.

--
Dave
What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before
you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan

kili wrote:

> Maybe I'm an Olympics Scrooge, too, Stan, but I have no desire to watch
> them, either. It's the Summer Olympics, anyway. Do I want to watch
> people run around a track like Human Nascars? Not really. *If* I ever
> watch an Olympic sport, it's wintertime and it's the Luge or the Ski Jump.

I dunno... I don't have any Cuban interest or heritage whatsoever, but
watching Alberto Juantorena and Teófilo Stevenson compete was thrilling, and
I'm glad I saw it.

Meldrick Taylor was ASTOUNDING to watch in the Olympics, though he never
gained a foothold as a professional. Cassius Clay *did* attain great success
following his Olympic victories. In wrestling, who can forget Kurt Angle
winning a gold medal "with a broken freakin' neck"?

World-class volleyball is always fun to watch, and seeing world-class table
tennis makes me realize just how far the game has come from its staid
beginnings.

Speaking of games which have progressed WAY beyond their original vision,
basketball at the Olympics is fun to watch. Sure, it's not the same since
the pros came in, but let's face it: When the Soviet Bloc still existed,
ALL its Olympic athletes were professional athletes. At least now the double
standard has been lifted.

So I'll try to catch some of the games, even though the next week-and-a-half
will be extremely busy for me.

Bob

>
>
> Starbuck,
>
> Whoever you are, your parents must be so embarrassed of what became of
> you!
>
> Andy
At least I know who they are.

On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:05:15 -0500, "Gregory Morrow"
> wrote:

>
>Dave Bugg wrote:
>
>> Stan Horwitz wrote:
>>
>> > Is it just me, or am I the only one who has no interest in the
>> > Olympics? I think its terrible that the Olympics are being held in
>> > China because of the intense pollution and the government oppression.
>> > An area where reporters can't report effectively, where the citizens'
>> > rights are heavily suppressed by their government, and where athletes
>> > have to wear masks in order to breath isn't my idea of a good
>> > Olympics venue.
>>
>> Nope, you're not the only one, Stan.
>
>
>The Big Deal over the Summer Olympics is kinda "over"...like the concept of
>World's Fairs are "over", e.g. once a big deal, but the concept is stale....
>
>The Summer Olympics should have a permanent home in Greece, the Winter Games
>can be held in various venues...
>
>Here in Chicawgo Da Mayor is angling for the 2016 Summer Games, it's this
>constant pro - Olympics drone of the establishment media going on and on
>that drives me crazy. Natcherly Chicawgo is extremely corrupt so us
>taxpayers will be footing the bill,

One more pot for them to get their fingers in.

>despite the fact the city is broke and
>we have serious basic infrastructure needs (transport, schools). I hope to
>GAWD that we don't get the games...give 'em to Rio, they haven't been held
>in Latin America yet.

I wouldn't bother me if they just didn't have the olympics at all.

Lou

Nancy Young wrote:
> Jean B. wrote:
>> sandi wrote:
>
>>> Don't even know when it starts so can't say what I'll be eating
>>> when.
>>
>> heh. I think yesterday I heard two days, so I am thinking
>> tomorrow. But I don't know whether that comment was heard the day
>> it was uttered, so don't count on that!
>
> I have a schedule here that says opening ceremonies are on the
> 8th at 8pm. NBC. My DVR says it's 7:30. Whatever.
>
> nancy


The Chinese consider the number 8 as good luck. How they were able to
swing an opening date of 8-8-08 is way beyond me. I think the games are
actually scheduled to start a 8:08 although I don't know which time zone
that would be.

dsi1 said...

> Nancy Young wrote:
>> Jean B. wrote:
>>> sandi wrote:
>>
>>>> Don't even know when it starts so can't say what I'll be eating
>>>> when.
>>>
>>> heh. I think yesterday I heard two days, so I am thinking
>>> tomorrow. But I don't know whether that comment was heard the day
>>> it was uttered, so don't count on that!
>>
>> I have a schedule here that says opening ceremonies are on the
>> 8th at 8pm. NBC. My DVR says it's 7:30. Whatever.
>>
>> nancy
>
>
> The Chinese consider the number 8 as good luck. How they were able to
> swing an opening date of 8-8-08 is way beyond me. I think the games are
> actually scheduled to start a 8:08 although I don't know which time zone
> that would be.


That would be 8:08am EDT. Putting the opening ceremonies at 8:08PM in
Beijing, China.

Let the pageantry begin!

Andy

Andy wrote:

> dsi1 said...
>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>> Jean B. wrote:
>>>> sandi wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Don't even know when it starts so can't say what I'll be eating
>>>>> when.
>>>>
>>>> heh. I think yesterday I heard two days, so I am thinking
>>>> tomorrow. But I don't know whether that comment was heard the day
>>>> it was uttered, so don't count on that!
>>>
>>> I have a schedule here that says opening ceremonies are on the
>>> 8th at 8pm. NBC. My DVR says it's 7:30. Whatever.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>
>>
>> The Chinese consider the number 8 as good luck. How they were able to
>> swing an opening date of 8-8-08 is way beyond me. I think the games are
>> actually scheduled to start a 8:08 although I don't know which time zone
>> that would be.
>
>
> That would be 8:08am EDT. Putting the opening ceremonies at 8:08PM in
> Beijing, China.

You sure? We're getting the opening ceremonies here in PDT in the 8 PM
time slot, and I though they were live.


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Blinky the Shark said...

> Andy wrote:
>
>> dsi1 said...
>>
>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>> Jean B. wrote:
>>>>> sandi wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>> Don't even know when it starts so can't say what I'll be eating
>>>>>> when.
>>>>>
>>>>> heh. I think yesterday I heard two days, so I am thinking
>>>>> tomorrow. But I don't know whether that comment was heard the day
>>>>> it was uttered, so don't count on that!
>>>>
>>>> I have a schedule here that says opening ceremonies are on the
>>>> 8th at 8pm. NBC. My DVR says it's 7:30. Whatever.
>>>>
>>>> nancy
>>>
>>>
>>> The Chinese consider the number 8 as good luck. How they were able to
>>> swing an opening date of 8-8-08 is way beyond me. I think the games are
>>> actually scheduled to start a 8:08 although I don't know which time
zone
>>> that would be.
>>
>>
>> That would be 8:08am EDT. Putting the opening ceremonies at 8:08PM in
>> Beijing, China.
>
> You sure? We're getting the opening ceremonies here in PDT in the 8 PM
> time slot, and I though they were live.


Blinky,

You're 15 hours behind China time. 8pm PDT would put the opening ceremonies
on Saturday morning if it were live. Today is the day.

The Today Show said they won't give away the opening ceremonies this
morning.

It seems the U.S.A. viewers will probably see them at 8:08pm in each
respective time zone. In the spirit of the 08/08/08 at 8:08pm China's
"Lucky 8" numerology?

It's probably live on a webcam somewhere.

Best,

Andy

dsi1 wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:
>> Jean B. wrote:
>>> sandi wrote:
>>
>>>> Don't even know when it starts so can't say what I'll be eating
>>>> when.
>>>
>>> heh. I think yesterday I heard two days, so I am thinking
>>> tomorrow. But I don't know whether that comment was heard the day
>>> it was uttered, so don't count on that!
>>
>> I have a schedule here that says opening ceremonies are on the
>> 8th at 8pm. NBC. My DVR says it's 7:30. Whatever.
>>
>> nancy
>
>
> The Chinese consider the number 8 as good luck. How they were able to
> swing an opening date of 8-8-08 is way beyond me. I think the games are
> actually scheduled to start a 8:08 although I don't know which time zone
> that would be.
>
>
Yeah, hearing about this, it all makes sense now. Now I am
wondering what the usual opening date is.... Also, will they aim
for 8/8/08 8:08:08?

--
Jean B.

Blinky the Shark wrote:
> Andy wrote:
>
>> dsi1 said...
>>
>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>> Jean B. wrote:
>>>>> sandi wrote:
>>>>>> Don't even know when it starts so can't say what I'll be eating
>>>>>> when.
>>>>> heh. I think yesterday I heard two days, so I am thinking
>>>>> tomorrow. But I don't know whether that comment was heard the day
>>>>> it was uttered, so don't count on that!
>>>> I have a schedule here that says opening ceremonies are on the
>>>> 8th at 8pm. NBC. My DVR says it's 7:30. Whatever.
>>>>
>>>> nancy
>>>
>>> The Chinese consider the number 8 as good luck. How they were able to
>>> swing an opening date of 8-8-08 is way beyond me. I think the games are
>>> actually scheduled to start a 8:08 although I don't know which time zone
>>> that would be.
>>
>> That would be 8:08am EDT. Putting the opening ceremonies at 8:08PM in
>> Beijing, China.
>
> You sure? We're getting the opening ceremonies here in PDT in the 8 PM
> time slot, and I though they were live.
>
>
As far as 8 vs. 8:08 goes, I assume there would be nattering in
those 8 minutes. PM there vs PM elsewhere is another issue.

--
Jean B.

Andy wrote:

> Blinky the Shark said...
>
>> Andy wrote:
>>
>>> dsi1 said...
>>>
>>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>> Jean B. wrote:
>>>>>> sandi wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>> Don't even know when it starts so can't say what I'll be eating
>>>>>>> when.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> heh. I think yesterday I heard two days, so I am thinking
>>>>>> tomorrow. But I don't know whether that comment was heard the day
>>>>>> it was uttered, so don't count on that!
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a schedule here that says opening ceremonies are on the
>>>>> 8th at 8pm. NBC. My DVR says it's 7:30. Whatever.
>>>>>
>>>>> nancy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Chinese consider the number 8 as good luck. How they were able to
>>>> swing an opening date of 8-8-08 is way beyond me. I think the games are
>>>> actually scheduled to start a 8:08 although I don't know which time
> zone
>>>> that would be.
>>>
>>>
>>> That would be 8:08am EDT. Putting the opening ceremonies at 8:08PM in
>>> Beijing, China.
>>
>> You sure? We're getting the opening ceremonies here in PDT in the 8 PM
>> time slot, and I though they were live.
>
>
> Blinky,
>
> You're 15 hours behind China time. 8pm PDT would put the opening ceremonies
> on Saturday morning if it were live. Today is the day.
>
> The Today Show said they won't give away the opening ceremonies this
> morning.
>
> It seems the U.S.A. viewers will probably see them at 8:08pm in each
> respective time zone. In the spirit of the 08/08/08 at 8:08pm China's
> "Lucky 8" numerology?

'Kay.

> It's probably live on a webcam somewhere.

Right. That's how *I'd* want to watch the Olympics.


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Well, after all the talk of the opening ceremonies, I just
watched, and all I can say is *phenomenal* ... and I'm glad
I saw it on the big hdtv. Wow.

nancy

Nancy Young said...

> Well, after all the talk of the opening ceremonies, I just
> watched, and all I can say is *phenomenal* ... and I'm glad
> I saw it on the big hdtv. Wow.
>
> nancy


))

Fantastical!!!

Andy wrote:
> Nancy Young said...
>
>> Well, after all the talk of the opening ceremonies, I just
>> watched, and all I can say is *phenomenal* ... and I'm glad
>> I saw it on the big hdtv. Wow.

> ))
>
> Fantastical!!!

Also a good word! (laugh) nancy

Nancy Young wrote:

> Well, after all the talk of the opening ceremonies, I just
> watched, and all I can say is *phenomenal* ... and I'm glad
> I saw it on the big hdtv. Wow.

Yeppers. Just plain superb.


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