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Archive through February 11, 2006

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Buttercup
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09-10-2000

Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Buttercup a private message Print Post    
LOL



Darrellh
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07-21-2004

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 2:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
Is Ketchup tossing an event? Distance and accuracy?

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 2:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
LOL - I wonder if Ketchup is performance enhancing???

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Friday, February 03, 2006 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Well, on the positive side, Robert Esche has returned from his injury and looks good. The fact that the US team is taking Rick DiPeitro and John Grahame and leaving Ryan Miller and rookie phenom Tim Thomas home is disparaging. I strongly suggest that Rick and John be put to work making sure the nothing happens to Robert Esche...That boy is going to get a work out.

Billy Guerin has a broken offense, and I think that should qualify as a bonified "hockey" injury, and he should be replaced. Hubby says that's not gonna fly. Maybe he could take one for the team and stub his toe or something. On the plus side, Scotty Gomez is hot lately! He and Brian Gionta could be goal scoring fools. (Got my fingers crossed...and they thought 1980 was a MIRACLE!)

There is something interesting that took place in the NHL this year that could play out in the Olympics. In the past, because the NHL is compromised of so many Canadians, the Canadians had an advantage of playing teammates together. But this year, there are pockets of different nationalities on several teams. The Swedes in Detroit, the Finns in Dallas, the Czechs in New York, and the Americans in New Jersey.

As a result, I think this will be a highly competitive and hotly contested outing this year. Most are saying that the Canadians are still the favorites, but the Czechs are down right impressive. The Swedes are my personal favorites especially after what happened to them last time out. And no one...and I mean no one is talking about the US...and rightly so. IF and that's a huge if they make it to the medal round...that would be considered a success. But take heart, our youngsters coming up are an impressive lot and next time, after the torch has been fully passed, we will be in it to win it.

Also, Chris Chelios was named the captain of the hockey team for the third time. He just turned 44 and is now the oldest person ever to make a US Winter Olympic team...he could be the oldest Winter Olympian as well...but I am not sure if I heard it right.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 10:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Does anyone remember Alberto Tomba, the Italian multiple Gold Medal skier?

He had a crush on ice skater, Katarina Witt and said that if she didn't win a gold medal, he would give her one of his.

That was a great story.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/history/memories/88-tomba.htm

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 7:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I remember him very well. He was a great skier and his interviews were a lot of fun too. What a character!!!

Reiki
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08-12-2000

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 9:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reiki a private message Print Post    
Ooooh Alberto!

Rosie
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11-12-2003

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He was a lot of fun to watch.

He was on TV yesterday and he was asked if he was going to do the honors on opening night. If so, that should jump start the games.

He is still a good looking guy!

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 4:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
USA




Maris
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03-28-2002

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 7:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I love the olympics and always look forward to them. Then the TV coverage starts and I get so frustrated because we dont get to see all the competitors, it becomes nothing but All American athletes. They cut away and we never get to see everyone.

There was at time way back when ABC ruled with the olympics and in those old days, we had olympics all the time, ratings or no ratings.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 7:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
The choreography of the ski jump act in the opening ceremony was awesome.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Yeah it was.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 8:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I love the parade of nations but later on it gets into the artsy-fartsy stuff again and that I can do without. I was watching it earlier today on a Canadian channel and it was great except for that. IMHO of course. I can't wait to watch all of the events. I love the olympics!

Chaplin
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01-08-2006

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 8:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chaplin a private message Print Post    
Anyone see the irony and joke in a Figure Skating judge taking the Judges Oath????? I could not stop laughing. Also the reference Juan Samaranch commenting on how Athletes should not do any doping at these games when already quite a few Athletes have tested positive yet again and the games have not even really begun except the Opening Ceremonies. Welcome to the next 2 weeks of controversies, judging errors and stupidity. Does anything ever really change???? Oh well I still love the pagentry and the events so I am still hooked!!!!!!!!!! And when will the IOC ever fully recognize and make an official ceremony for the slain Israeli Athletes at an Olympics opening or closing ceremony???? It is commented on every Olympic year by our sports commentators yet they do not do it. The closest ceremony they ever did was in Sydney when they dedicated a sculpture outside Olympic Park there however, no IOC official attended that ceremony!!!!!!!!

Reiki
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08-12-2000

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 8:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reiki a private message Print Post    
Funny they just now commented on the music they are walking in to. I was just thinking - is this the Olympics or I Love the 80s.

Chaplin
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01-08-2006

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 8:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chaplin a private message Print Post    
LOL!!!!!!!! I know.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Reiki, I was sitting here wondering who picked out the music! LOL

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 10:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I thought I missed it! I was sitting here watching stargate and reading the board when I saw this thread on new messages. As far as I can tell they haven't showed the opening ceremonies here yet. Watching coverage on snow boarding now.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 10:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Oops, make that mens half pike! Oh and yep, they just said the opening ceremonies are coming up.

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 10:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
I thought this was a very eclectic and highly entertaining opening ceremony. The pyrotechnics alone were worth the price of admission.

Last night on the Tonight Jay Leno made a joke about Sofia Loren being the Italian chosen to light to torch...so when she walked in carrying the Olympic flag...I about fell out of bed.

I love the parade of nations and like to see all the clothes. I am usually jealous of the Canadians as they are usually so cool and classy...but this year...YIKES! Someone is going to look back on this and say "What were they thinking!" I wonder if the super cool Wayne Gretzky will be donning those duds this year.

I thought the choice of music was a bit strange...but yet somehow festive. I remember when everyone marched so stiff and straight...the waving of the flags seems to give more power to games and less to governments...and that's a good thing.

I loved the salutes to all things Italian...the Armani dress, and the Ferrarri. I loved the artsy stuff. The floating sun and moon were mesmerizing. I liked the salute to passion. Passion is important. Trust the Italians to know that.

Someone could make a pretty good drinking game every time some commentator mentions the name Bodie Miller. I've already it heard much to much and it's only the first day!

Delighted to hear that my favorite little Swiss ski jumper is back! Can't wait until my NHL'ers arrived next week, but was thrilled that Arturs Irbe was selected to carry his country's flag. Way to go little guy!

I was surprised to see Yoko Ono, but thrilled to hear Imagine...one of my favorite songs of all time...even though this wasn't the best rendition that I've ever heard.

And I was so glad to see Luciano Pavrotti. I've heard that he has been in ill health, so to see him and especially to hear him one more time was awesome.

And when that torch was lit...MAN! Awesome!

Thumbs up Italy. You did yourselves proud!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 10:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I love the artsy stuff. Thought the guys on fire are a little insane, lol.

I was wondering what the heck ya'll were talking about with the choice in music...now I know!

Reiki
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08-12-2000

Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 12:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reiki a private message Print Post    
I liked the enactment of the Birth of Venus. One of my favorite paintings ever. And the balloon sun and moon where great.

The F1 car on the ice was interesting. Wonder who was driving. Loved the opera at the end.

Overall, not a bad opening ceremony. I have seen much worse.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 1:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Ok, the torch lighting was awesome! Glad I came here and saw ya'll posting, I'd have been disappointed if I missed the opening ceremonies.

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 1:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
I enjoyed the festivities too. I actually found it went by quickly for a 3+ hour program.

I sure wish I could find someone with a copy of the 1980 Opening/Closing Ceremonies. A friend of mine was Color Guard Captain in the 27th Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps, who participated in the Opening/Closing Ceremonies. I'd love to see it for myself, and then send the copy along to her.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 5:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Michele couldnt finish her practice run for the short program today because of pain and her injury. You have to wonder whether it was fair for her to get an exemption to compete and thus denying someone who may have been better qualified to compete this year. I wouldn't be surprised if she pulls out.