[Beverley]

I keep feeling like I'm watching an ancient Esther Williams movie!

Esther celebrated her 91st birthday today. All that swimming keeps ya fit!

[bluemooncowgirl]

Greatly enjoyed the women's team archery, the men's epee fencing and women's sabre, something we didn't have back when I fenced--girls could only do foil in those days!

Must say I thought the coverage of the show jumping was very good; I'll see the dressage at someone's house tomorrow night in its entirety--she recorded it for a party!

They haven't been cutting things up with too many ads, and I think the inane nattering is much less prevalent than in other years. Perhaps NBC acted on public likes and dislikes! If I could choose one thing to see less of, it would be synch. swimming--I keep feeling like I'm watching an ancient Esther Williams movie!

Which side of the fence, SY?

http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=361579

Anyway...

Yes, I am somewhat sad the Olympics are drawing to a close. I've enjoyed watching my kids enjoy it and get involved in what's going on, as well.

It's so much better than the alternative of sit-coms and "reality shows" on TV these days. After catching a glimpse of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" last night when I was flipping through channels, give me the Olympics to watch anyday.

[MsM]

We enjoy the Olympics!
http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/a...lympicpup2.jpg
And are sad when the horsies are done!
http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/Olympic2.jpg

[FineAlready]

We enjoy the Olympics!
http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/a...lympicpup2.jpg
And are sad when the horsies are done!
http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/Olympic2.jpg

Awwww!!!

[FineAlready]

Which side of the fence, SY?

http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=361579

Yes, I was surprised that SwampYankee chimed in here considering the thread she started, but I hope it means that she loves the Olympics again!

[Equine Studies]

I love the Olympics, the back stories of the athletes and the drama (not the crappy drama, but the drama of the upsets and the PBs, records etc.). When are the closing ceremonies anyway? I've clearly not been paying attention.

[goeslikestink]

i love the olympics and shall enjoy the para olympics just as much

[CruisingforGold]

Yes! I enjoy all of it, but like Lord Helpus, I am a teensy bit tired of the beach volleyball. Probably because I am jealous that I am not 6'2" with abs of steel.

And heartily sick of the people on this bulletin board wanking on about cheaters, asses hanging out of swimsuits, and the Saudis.

Take a happy pill, please.

[FineAlready]

Yes! I enjoy all of it, but like Lord Helpus, I am a teensy bit tired of the beach volleyball. Probably because I am jealous that I am not 6'2" with abs of steel.

And heartily sick of the people on this bulletin board wanking on about cheaters, asses hanging out of swimsuits, and the Saudis.

Take a happy pill, please.

Pretty much my sentiments exactly! Some people are just determined to bellyache about everything!

[CruisingforGold]

Or show how "clever" they are like the one ass who has been on this board since I joined in 2000 and hasn't said anything positive yet. I keep waiting though.

Oh dear HEAVEN, I think I am going to have to watch that Honey-Boo-Boo show just once so I can wallow in its sheer repulsiveness.

[Crockpot]

Or show how "clever" they are like the one ass who has been on this board since I joined in 2000 and hasn't said anything positive yet. I keep waiting though

Does her name remind you of half of a very early Liz Taylor movie?lol

[Carol Ames]

as someone who went to high school and college before Title9, I especially enjoyed womens' basketball and, in its' day softball, actually, I've enjoyed seeing and hearing high performance in athletes/ musicians and dancers for many years

[Carol Ames]

I think I am ready;

I will be watching replays online, thank you, NBC1

also,
since my current COTH ISSUE ARRIVED TODAY, when not watching, I will be reading

[Big Day]

YES!! I have loved the coverage and really enjoy the exposure to all the various sports. I will be very sad when they are over.

Fortunately, the same day the Games end my other obsession will start...SHARK WEEK!!!

[Beverley]

i love the olympics and shall enjoy the para olympics just as much

I volunteered in 2002 at both Olympics and Paralympics, and the latter was MUCH more fun! Had a blast with the athletes and coaches, and the athletes were incredible- though it's depressing to watch totally blind people ski a slalom course faster than I can.

[HenryisBlaisin']

Yes! I love watching just to see the performances. I don't really care who wins as far as what country they're from, and i couldn't care less about what country has the most medals! Personally, I think the country that got its ONLY medal, or it's first has at least as much to brag about as the huge countries who spend too much money on athletics. I love the back-stories about the different athletes, and found the double amputee who competed in track and field inspiring, as well as the American runner who was shot and almost didn't run again! And the Austrailian diver who has faced ridicule simply because he is gay, and the list goes on an on. When someone has a story like that, I root for them and I don't care what country they come from!

Pride in one's country and people is a great thing, but to see the greed some people display during the Olympics (we need MORE medals so we can HAVE the MOST medals and prove we're the BEST country in the world!) I find disgusting. It's about the athletes, not about proving whose is bigger....

[CDE Driver]

I love the Olympics! I too enjoy the sports that I am not familiar with.

I like the personal stories of the athletes.

I loved the story on last night about the basketball "Dream Team". All those NBA Hall of Famers talking about how the Olympic experience was the best in their lives. And I'm not a basketball fan!

I find it inspiring that an athlete from a country that is poor and possibly war torn can come together with other athletes and be on equal footing and forge bonds and friendships that may change their lives forever.

Okay.... I get to feeling all sappy about it!

I did find it amusing that yesterday in the 200M canoe race the guy from Samoa came in last! Really... Samoa.... last in canoeing!

[betonbill]

In view of the pending withdrawal, I ordered and watched via NetFlix "The First Olympics," which was a TV special circa around 1984. Highly recommend it--dealt with the 1896 Olympic games.

Googled the results and the teams did pretty much as depicted.

Then, of course, there's "Chariots of Fire," dealing with the Olympics in Paris.