tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post6665770613647041564..comments2008-09-06T19:55:31.400-07:00Comments on Scorpions on a Stick: Live Blogging the Opening Ceremony (Tape Delayed)Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06527582228128132213noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-22219514116975609452008-08-09T00:04:00.000-07:002008-08-09T00:04:00.000-07:00True, the Sydney torch lighting was very impressiv...True, the Sydney torch lighting was very impressive, but the flaming arrow (on target or not) blew me away.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527582228128132213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-68231933175831687672008-08-08T23:57:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:57:00.000-07:00Barcelona arrow? No way it didn't come anywhere n...Barcelona arrow? No way it didn't come anywhere near the flame to light it. Sorry but I may be slightly biased, but the flame coming up through the water in Sydney was pretty spectacular. Too bad it stopped for a while on the way up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-67868667764908105902008-08-08T23:23:00.001-07:002008-08-08T23:23:00.001-07:00There was no way the Opals were going to march due...There was no way the Opals were going to march due to their early 9am game. Bugger! Not impressed with their uni.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-36291032560845392682008-08-08T23:23:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:23:00.000-07:00I think the basketball team voted not to walk in t...I think the basketball team voted not to walk in the opening. Too long of a night before an early game, which has already taken place which is weird to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-77072239930082230602008-08-08T23:19:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:19:00.000-07:00Was only kidding. Here they come. Yay!!Was only kidding. Here they come. Yay!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-28431075247685988502008-08-08T23:16:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:16:00.000-07:00I've watched the whole thing and haven't seen AUS ...I've watched the whole thing and haven't seen AUS yet.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527582228128132213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-21830945365227782062008-08-08T23:15:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:15:00.000-07:00Dirk with the Olympic rings!Dirk with the Olympic rings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-51881802837786885052008-08-08T23:14:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:14:00.000-07:00Umm did I miss Australia? ;) Bloody hell!Umm did I miss Australia? ;) Bloody hell!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-44134427659314386652008-08-08T23:12:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:12:00.000-07:00The Koreans marched together for the first time at...The Koreans marched together for the first time at the Sydney Olympics. Unfortunately talks fell apart a few days ago which lead to them marching apart.<BR/><BR/>Sweden - aren't they basically only one of a few countries that have true blondes left?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-79843698221058224492008-08-08T23:10:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:10:00.000-07:00I second that emotion on Sweden. Their idea of div...I second that emotion on Sweden. Their idea of diversity is having a brunette on their team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-40179305043825698962008-08-08T23:01:00.000-07:002008-08-08T23:01:00.000-07:00Kiribati? NE of Aussieland.Kiribati? NE of Aussieland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-65382310131489338392008-08-08T22:52:00.000-07:002008-08-08T22:52:00.000-07:00I can't get the video to work on my desktop Mac. I...I can't get the video to work on my desktop Mac. Intel machines only. Feh.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527582228128132213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-50681014693314825892008-08-08T22:50:00.001-07:002008-08-08T22:50:00.001-07:00I'm also watching the footage of the men's road ra...I'm also watching the footage of the men's road race - cycling and the shots of the Great Wall are quite spectacular.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-80426654939509522892008-08-08T22:50:00.000-07:002008-08-08T22:50:00.000-07:00I should be nice but Bush, the worst of all 43 Pre...I should be nice but Bush, the worst of all 43 Presidents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-52047356998970464142008-08-08T22:43:00.000-07:002008-08-08T22:43:00.000-07:00Also saw CP and DMJ when the US entered. Don't mi...Also saw CP and DMJ when the US entered. Don't mind the unis this time, much better than last time. I agree, enough of the men's bball team. There are much more interesting stories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-77574393232408492602008-08-08T22:38:00.000-07:002008-08-08T22:38:00.000-07:00I did see Stepanova with the Russian team. No Hamm...I did see Stepanova with the Russian team. No Hammon though.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527582228128132213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-10533160625746563152008-08-08T22:33:00.000-07:002008-08-08T22:33:00.000-07:00BTW no sight of Santos with the entry of Brazil.BTW no sight of Santos with the entry of Brazil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-73027440316332859902008-08-08T22:19:00.000-07:002008-08-08T22:19:00.000-07:00If lost please report directly to Spain. You will ...If lost please report directly to Spain. You will soon be collected due the ability of not being able to miss them. Man, be sure not to wash those clothes with your whites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-50449113487576789762008-08-08T22:13:00.000-07:002008-08-08T22:13:00.000-07:00I agree - seeing these small countries with one or...I agree - seeing these small countries with one or two athletes. They all seem to be the happiest to be there.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527582228128132213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-46816015861721756122008-08-08T21:53:00.000-07:002008-08-08T21:53:00.000-07:00I don't know about you Scott, but I love seeing th...I don't know about you Scott, but I love seeing the little countries that are represented by one or a few athletes. That's what the Olympics are all about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-88591339041091388982008-08-08T21:39:00.000-07:002008-08-08T21:39:00.000-07:00Wow Central Africa Republic, never heard of it but...Wow Central Africa Republic, never heard of it but it has an impressive flag.<BR/><BR/>The Central African Republic (CAR), borders Chad in the north, Sudan in the east, the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the south, and Cameroon in the west.<BR/><BR/>That's what you call landlocked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090772325273202249.post-39706852741234640002008-08-08T21:33:00.000-07:002008-08-08T21:33:00.000-07:00I agree with you about Costas, he must be the son ...I agree with you about Costas, he must be the son of some well known person. I don't know how many big events I've seen him on only to seem like an unknowledgable person.<BR/><BR/>NBC to CBC - somewhere a couple of hours got lost. I can only imagine what you missed out on with the Sydney OC.<BR/><BR/>OMG a LED roll out screen. Does everybody have any idea how much that would cost?<BR/><BR/>Just a little bit of history - the English singer use to be married to Andrew Lloyd Webber. You know of Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Operas fame. Anyway a lot of people think she's famous just because of him.<BR/><BR/>Ok I'm starting to think I would have been better watching the broadcast this morning because Australia comes out 203rd. This is where it comes in handy NBC cuts there broadcast...taking into account we see Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com