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I've been watching the opening on and off tonight - it's cleverly done using projections and (fairly) simple props. Full marks so far, Brazil. 
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So the opening ceremony was good then ?
I missed it. We went out.Comment
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I went to bed. It was already about 11.30 which is late enough for me and before the ceremony (which I'd have watched if it wasn't for the time difference) had startedOriginally posted by Small pumpkin View Post
Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.
Which one are you and is it how you want to be?Comment
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I intended watching it on my iPad , but got a message saying the programme had been suspended at the moment ( presumably because I'm not in the UK)
So- I missed it. Ah well."Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple
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I watched most of the ceremony and really enjoyed it, though kept nodding off and missed both Ireland and the UK walking into arena.
I love the Olympics and Paralympics and will watch as much as I can. We were lucky enough to get tickets for 2012....even though the 2 day trip cost us an absolute fortune it was well worth it.Comment
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The BBC are being picky about me posting the 5min vid of the opening ceremony highlights here, so here's a link to it instead
bbc opening ceremony highlightsLast edited by Hazel at the Hill; 06-08-2016, 11:23 AM.Comment
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Darn!
That's also been blocked for me!
Thanks for trying Hazel
Last edited by Nicos; 06-08-2016, 02:32 PM."Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple
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See if the video here works Nicos .... Rio Olympics 2016: Opening ceremony celebrates Brazil to open Games - BBC SportHe who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity
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Really enjoying it so far, I live in Uttoxeter so am well chuffed with the start that Adam Peaty has made.
Also, sooooo pleased for William Fox-Pitt.Comment
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Enjoyed watching the cycling..I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives....
...utterly nutterly
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Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
Nope!...but thanks for trying BB x"Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple
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Nicos, can you get an IP blocker app so that you appear as being from the UK?Last edited by SaraJH; 06-08-2016, 10:12 PM.Comment
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I watched the cycling with my heart in my mouth when there were those crashes late on! I don't understand how cycling works (this working as a pack thing in the peloton (?sp) to ensure everyone benefits), but I do understand a good ol' fashioned sprint finish. Hope Geraint Jones is ok - made the finish line, but when I left it earlier, he was recieving medical attention. Don't think you can go careetng down the side of a mountain at - like - 100mph and come off without some consequence.
Saw a bit of the gents gymnastics (the commentator was an absolute sound-alike for Johnny Vegas, which was a bit weird), and a bit of the boxing.
Didn't see the rowing, but I think we did ok? and saw some of the girls' rugby sevens, which was pretty exciting too.Comment
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