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Sporty Farmgirls:  The Olympics - London 2012  |
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sue5901
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sue
Wellingborough
United Kingdom
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 Posted - Jul 26 2012 : 04:29:56 AM
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As I think I am the sole London girl on the forums I thought it should be up to me to start an Olympic forum - it all kicks off tomorrow at 7pm (our time) and the city is really buzzing now.
I saw the torch relay come through Kings Cross this morning and am off to look around the Olympic Village this afternoon.
What sports is everyone looking forward to watching
My faves are the gymnastics and diving
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SallyT
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Sarah
Buford
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2012 : 05:26:44 AM
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How lucky for you. Olympics are such fun. When they were here in Atlanta was able to enjoy a great deal of it. Keep us posted. And pictures please!
Sarah
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2012 : 07:38:01 AM
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I like gymnastics, too. I enjoy watching all the sports. Pictures would be awesome. Thanks.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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sue5901
True Blue Farmgirl
122 Posts
Sue
Wellingborough
United Kingdom
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Posted - Jul 27 2012 : 04:11:26 AM
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My Grandson waiting for the torch relay - they say 12 million people came out to watch the torch go by around the country.
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sue5901
True Blue Farmgirl
122 Posts
Sue
Wellingborough
United Kingdom
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Posted - Jul 27 2012 : 04:51:06 AM
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This was him playing torch relay a couple of days later
lego Olympic Statium - just outside the park
 
View of the park from the viewing platform - public are not allowed in yet!!
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2012 : 08:37:50 AM
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Wonderful pictures. Thank you for letting us see them. Enjoy!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2012 : 3:02:19 PM
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Hi Sue!
My dh is from Denmark, so we were very excited to see they were in Europe. We recorded the opening on the dvr and stayed up to Midnight watching! Love your Queen! I always had a great deal of respect for her, but to see her go along with James Bond and do what she did, that was great. Loved that she had a sense of humor. Also loved to see how touched everyone was, and how the opening really had something for everyone. Loved all of it: J.K. Rowling, the doctors and nurses, the fact that tickets were given to all the construction workers who worked on it, Sir Paul McCartney, the plants, Mary Poppins, the children who sang for the Queen...it was a memorable, well-done night. Made me so wish I was there!!! Thanks for sharing the pics.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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sue5901
True Blue Farmgirl
122 Posts
Sue
Wellingborough
United Kingdom
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Posted - Jul 29 2012 : 02:38:44 AM
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Hi
Yes the opening ceremony went down a storm here - really loved it. Showed Britain as it really is not the Pride and Predjudice image everyone has of us and we hate!!!!!
Best bits were the Queen and James Bond, Czechs in their Wellies and the cauldron was beautiful.
Now watching the sport 24/7 as we have over 30 Olympic channels showing everything live - now we need some medals!!!!!
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Jul 29 2012 : 05:33:45 AM
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Sue,
Thank you for sharing! I am loving the Olympics!
My daughter and friends are planning a trip to London next year. They are so very excited for their journey. I know it will be memories of a lifetime!
It looks just beautiful there!
Enjoy the Olympics and the great job of hosting the world that London is doing!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2012 : 7:21:34 PM
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This was the first day I got to watch the Olympics, only for a while. How exciting. Go USA.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 7:05:25 PM
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I'm so happy the Fab Five girls won the gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go USA.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13645 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2012 : 09:40:24 AM
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I'm just elated the USA won the highest number of medals. Our athletes did great! I loved watching the beach volleyball.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Sporty Farmgirls: The Olympics - London 2012 |
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The Olympics - London 2012
