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seekingOwnertoo -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 4:51:18 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sexyred1 I never watch televised sports other than the Yankees World Series, but I am obsessed with the Olympics. It was huge for my family. I admire the athletes so much and this year seems to have more eye candy than ever, so that is an added bonus!![;)] Chuckles .. this is why I feel more women here watch it, than men! ROFL ... the EYE CANDY! [:D] Do enjoy!

seekingOwnertoo -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 4:53:51 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyHibiscus We did get to see sixty seconds of Zara Phillips! I'm surprised that the equestrian stuff isn't shown more in the UK. The outcomes are not as relevant to me as the performances, so I don't mind seeing the results early. I like seeing sports that aren't baseball/football/hockey. So like .. who is Zara Phillips? And BTW ... You loved watching Nick Lidstrom ... stuff the puck past the Montreal Goalie ... while sitting in the seats, 50 feet from the actual happening! [;)] Talk about great athletes ... heck ... we know were HE stands in THAT regard! [:)] PS: that is a vivid memory, that will always stick in my mind!

playfulotter -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 5:18:54 PM)
I think I have watched the Olympics this time more than the last two times and have gotten more out of them too.....I have watched mostly in primetime and if I wake up in the middle of the night...highlights have been the swimming events, diving, gymnastics and volleyball...so far! I have been feeling more patriotic about them too for some reason.

Marini -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 6:12:16 PM)
quote: I hope you are able to make it to Rio in 2016. How much fun would that be! Aww thanks ftp. I mentioned my occupation, because some of us do have the "perks" of having a lot of time to watch during the summer. Did you know that they are giving some of the empty seats away in London, to teachers, students, and those in the military? So hopefully, when I am in Rio, I can pay for a few, and get a few seats, free. If I had known about the free seats in London, I would probably have made it across the pond, and slept on Stella's floor/or where ever! Teachers, students, military get free empty seats in London Olympics I have visited many states in the U.S., but I realized I have not traveled out of this country in over 20 years. [&o] I am serious about Rio, if the stars line up for me.

Marini -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 6:25:43 PM)
quote: You appear to be interested in the NFL training camp and college football however I imagine that the 10000+ competitors in the Olympics would all tell you that it is the pinnacle of sporting achievement. Have fun watching the packers or the patriots becoming "world champions" in a sport the rest of the world doesn't give a shit about. Most of the rest of the world will be watching athletes become OLYMPIANS ps. why are you so concearned with the NBC budget? Not sure why anyone would care what NBC spends their budget on. Certain events, I plan to watch several times. Great response! We all know people all over the world love and watch the Olympics. Let the anti-Olympic watchers sit in their little corners---> over there. Been watching the Olympics and loving them all my life. No one can steal or diminish my Olympic watching joy. [sm=mrpuffy.gif] I am enjoying this thread!! Let the games continue.

Marini -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 6:37:17 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Marc2b I love watching the Olympics. I was without TV for nearly two years and the Olympics is the major reason I signed up for cable again. Well worth signing up for, Marc!! The coverage is marvelous! Yeah, the time difference is a bitch but we live on a round planet... what'a ya going ta do? I am not having a problem with the coverage, NBC starts it's evening coverage around 7:30 p.m., and most people are home by 7:30 p.m. Than it is repeated from 12:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Than you can watch it anytime on Demand, if you have cable. I love the spectacle of the opening and closing ceremonies, watching the excitement on the athlete's faces... not to mention all the beautiful women from all over the world. I LOVED watching the athlete's march in! Especially some of the countries that had 1-8 Olympians. I plan to watch that again on Demand. yup I love watching women's swimming, women's gymnastics, women's soccer, women's volleyball, women's beach volleyball, women's bicycling, women's track and field... I love watching the intense concentration and emotion of the events, the (to coin a phrase) thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Most of these athletes have had to sacrifice so much, families have sacrificed so much, it is just incredible. The amount of DEDICATION it takes to get to this level, is indescribable. I LOVE hearing the back stories of the athletes also. I love waiting to see what each Olympics' scandal will be as there is always one (badminton? I gotta admit, I didn't see that one coming). I'm glad they alternate the Summer and Winter Olympics now... four years in between was too long a wait. One more thing: I had always thought that baseball and soccer were the most boring sports in the world... until I saw a water polo match. Great post Marc! I have found myself really enjoying not only the water polo, but the white water rafting, beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking and I have fallen in love with the rowing!!!! Isn't it great to enjoy watching events that you previously did not care about?

seekingOwnertoo -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 8:47:32 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Marini quote: You appear to be interested in the NFL training camp and college football however I imagine that the 10000+ competitors in the Olympics would all tell you that it is the pinnacle of sporting achievement. Have fun watching the packers or the patriots becoming "world champions" in a sport the rest of the world doesn't give a shit about. Most of the rest of the world will be watching athletes become OLYMPIANS ps. why are you so concearned with the NBC budget? Not sure why anyone would care what NBC spends their budget on. Certain events, I plan to watch several times. Great response! We all know people all over the world love and watch the Olympics. Let the anti-Olympic watchers sit in their little corners---> over there. Been watching the Olympics and loving them all my life. No one can steal or diminish my Olympic watching joy. [sm=mrpuffy.gif] I am enjoying this thread!! Let the games continue. I don't really care about NBC .. either .... YET The fact they have budget issues .. is a reflection on what America thinks about the Olympics .... NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED .... to sell ad time .... thus Budget Issues ...... It is a DIRECT REFLECTION on INTEREST. That is the POINT ... Americans don't give a Damn ... my dear .... ROFL

LadyHibiscus -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 8:57:29 PM)
I always tune in! Sort of. At least the TV is ON. and I offer MUCH COMMENTARY.

seekingOwnertoo -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 9:02:48 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyHibiscus I always tune in! Sort of. At least the TV is ON. and I offer MUCH COMMENTARY. No Doubt .. You offer SO much MORE commentary! ROFL But They cannot do what You do ... [:)] ... that being .... sell commercial time! [;)]

LadyHibiscus -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 9:10:57 PM)
IF their coverage sucked less, perhaps they could!!

Marini -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 9:12:56 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyHibiscus IF their coverage sucked less, perhaps they could!! Not sure what you are watching, but I am enjoying the coverage!

seekingOwnertoo -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 9:22:18 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Marini quote: ORIGINAL: LadyHibiscus IF their coverage sucked less, perhaps they could!! Not sure what you are watching, but I am enjoying the coverage! Whaaa .. they Are Covering the Olympics? Like Who Knew? [;)]

Marini -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 10:13:41 PM)
quote: Whaaa .. they Are Covering the Olympics? Like Who Knew? blah. blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah Millions of us love the Olympics and are watching them. You can piss, bitch, complain and moan forever. Go sell misery elsewhere, even though you started the thread. What happened to you, to make you so anti-Olympics? Did someone steal your soccer ball in school? What is your claim to fame? Any athletic prowess or skills? I bet the answer is NO!!! Join a gym, get into some sort of fitness program! You will look and feel better! Become the eye candy that you hate! YOU ARE jealous, and it's funny as hell! Don't hate, celebrate! [sm=line.gif] I LOVE THE OLYMPICS!!!!! [sm=line.gif][sm=line.gif]

seekingOwnertoo -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/2/2012 11:42:10 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Marini quote: Whaaa .. they Are Covering the Olympics? Like Who Knew? blah. blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah Millions of us love the Olympics and are watching them. You can piss, bitch, complain and moan forever. Go sell misery elsewhere, even though you started the thread. What happened to you, to make you so anti-Olympics? Did someone steal your soccer ball in school? What is your claim to fame? Any athletic prowess or skills? I bet the answer is NO!!! Join a gym, get into some sort of fitness program! You will look and feel better! Become the eye candy that you hate! YOU ARE jealous, and it's funny as hell! Don't hate, celebrate! I LOVE THE OLYMPICS!!!!! Huh? ... Good Luck ... in the Grocery store! [:D] We like that You enjoy the OLYMPICS thing ... but clearly the proof is .... you are in the minority of North America ... hell .... why would NBC have budget problems ... if enough people cared and watched? Because no one is jealous ... we Just KNOW THE BEST in the world play Football and Basketball amd Hockey in North America ... and they move here because there is just too much money! The OLYMPICS are truly a sham! Why did You not see, the US Goverment is going to tax medal winners ... for the value of the metal? [:D] [:D] [:D] Amateurs .. my, my. my, LOL

GreedyTop -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/3/2012 12:38:46 AM)
ifyou are going to go all anti govt take it to P&R.

searching4mysir -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/3/2012 12:40:07 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: seekingOwnertoo Why did You not see, the US Goverment is going to tax medal winners ... for the value of the metal? [:D] [:D] [:D] I'm assuming this is sarcasm?

Marini -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/3/2012 7:20:39 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop ifyou are going to go all anti govt take it to P&R. [sm=thanks.gif] lol, take it to P & R!

fucktoyprincess -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/3/2012 7:25:35 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Marini quote: I hope you are able to make it to Rio in 2016. How much fun would that be! Aww thanks ftp. I mentioned my occupation, because some of us do have the "perks" of having a lot of time to watch during the summer. Did you know that they are giving some of the empty seats away in London, to teachers, students, and those in the military? So hopefully, when I am in Rio, I can pay for a few, and get a few seats, free. If I had known about the free seats in London, I would probably have made it across the pond, and slept on Stella's floor/or where ever! Teachers, students, military get free empty seats in London Olympics I have visited many states in the U.S., but I realized I have not traveled out of this country in over 20 years. [&o] I am serious about Rio, if the stars line up for me. Okay, just like the athletes train for 4 years to prepare for the next Olympics, you have 4 years to figure out how to get your a** to Rio in 2016 to watch the games. Just do it.....[sm=cheerleader.gif]

kitkat105 -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/3/2012 10:43:48 AM)
We've been watching a little bit here and there. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Gabby Douglas win her 2nd Gold for the USA in gymnastics last night. Especially smiling while she was performing. What an inspirational young lady!

Marc2b -> RE: Any one Watching the Summer Olympics? (8/3/2012 12:42:30 PM)
quote: Great post Marc! I have found myself really enjoying not only the water polo, but the white water rafting, beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking and I have fallen in love with the rowing!!!! Isn't it great to enjoy watching events that you previously did not care about? I agree except for the part about Water Polo. I remain of the opinion that Water Polo may well be the most boring sport ever conceived. And they're standing there tossing the ball back and forth... back and forth... back and forth... and he throws the ball at the goal and its a score because the goalie can't move fast enough in the water to do anything... and now they're swimming to the other end... and now they're standing around tossing the ball back and forth... back and forth... ZZzzzzzz... ETA: YEAH GABBY!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!! (and I don't often say that). That awesome performance of hers, that infectious smile... That's why I watch the Olympics!

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