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Elf Lord
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Yeah I thought Jimmy Page would be on there after he got a slot on this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0sCO9yZQfM (Starts at 10:20) |
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08-06-2012, 09:32 PM
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 (I wouldn't want to meet those women in a dark alley!  )
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. I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun!  Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?*"How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva! |
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08-07-2012, 07:32 PM
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Did anyone catch the archery competition? A very underrated sport.
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08-08-2012, 05:31 AM
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Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!)
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I would love to watch it! I must have missed it - I just saw a brief summary a few days ago.
How about women's beach volleyball? Kerri and Misty - WOW!!!!! What a game today!!!! They're in the gold medal match now - yay!
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. I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?*"How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva! |
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08-09-2012, 01:44 PM
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Just qualifying for three olympics in a row is an amazing accomplishment. So winning gold at all three is mind boggling. As ditzy as they come off sometimes they clearly are driven and enormously talented to beat the best teams in the world for so many years. And in those 3 olympics they have only lost ONE set.
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08-09-2012, 03:04 PM
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I remember Kerri and Misty from a few Olympics ago *smitten*
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08-10-2012, 01:41 AM
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Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!)
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Kerri reminds me of a big lurpy puppy
And I always want to cheer Misty up - she always looks like she's on her last legs But what a team they are! And they did it!!!!! Gold again!!!! And Misty's retiring  But what a way to go!
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. I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?*"How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva! |
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08-10-2012, 03:30 PM
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The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator
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So what's up with the 400m relay? I hear South Africa is going to the finale, despite one of the team falling and not finishing in the semi-finale. Seems odd, but then Pistorius is running for South Africa, and I suppose the organisation really wanted Bladerunner in the finale. To be fair, I too have been curious to see just how an athlete with blades can be included in a relay. Might be interesting to watch.
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08-10-2012, 05:51 PM
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Norway's Women's Handball team is going to the finale tomorrow!
I might listen to it on the radio ... Edit: And it turned out to be a great success
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08-13-2012, 01:25 AM
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Elf Lord
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08-13-2012, 12:18 PM
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08-13-2012, 03:03 PM
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I don't care what people say - I enjoyed the closing ceremony thoroughly!
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08-13-2012, 07:52 PM
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The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator
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What did the people say, then?
I quite enjoyed it too. Felt a bit cheated at first with only the very small Bohemian Rhapsody sound bite. How can you not have We Will Rock You if you want the Closing Ceremony to be a party? But then came the Mercury video, which was a really nice touch, I thought. I bet he would have loved it.
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08-13-2012, 08:37 PM
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*shakes head* I really wish rock music had not become so ubiquitous that it took over ceremonial events
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08-14-2012, 01:21 AM
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Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!)
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I'm still miffed that they didn't have more Dr Who ....
Just one quick sound bite of the Tardis noise ...
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. I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?*"How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva! |
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08-14-2012, 01:54 AM
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I think they put too much importance in what teenagers and other young people want to hear and too little on grown ups. Endless repetion of insipid lyrics is not singing in my opinion, but I suppose its easier to stupidify the entire audience. What of the treasure trove of wonderful British music of yore. Why couldnt they have used those as a musical component in this momentous event? All the "talk" of the history of the UK and nothing about the really good old days in entertainment.
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08-14-2012, 04:39 AM
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Elf Lord
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I guess they thought that would send everyone to sleep!
Good shout re: Dr Who The production was far from mindless IMO although it did veer into cringe territory a few times. Somebody please lock Jessy J in a crate and put her on a ship to somewhere else. But it was done with humour and confidence, and some sly little pointers here and there. The bit where Indian dancers interrupted Eric Idle's piece was effectively calling our prime minister a "piece of sh*t". |
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08-14-2012, 01:20 PM
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Quote:
And surprised to see Pink Floyd. Thought they werent going to perform last I heard.
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08-14-2012, 04:43 AM
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08-14-2012, 06:09 AM
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The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator
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There was quite a bit of traditional music in the Opening Ceremony. I can understand why they'd want the Closing Ceremony to be a bit more modern. Still, can't go much more traditional than the European Hymn.
Loved to see Eric Idle included, which was practically the best bit. Queen, The Who, Bowie and some John Lennon seem to fit very well for the occasion, if you asked me. Heck, I even liked the octopus, they never get any love. But who the hell is One Direction?
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