The Olympics, Paralympics are over. Completely finished. No more turning on and off flames or waving Union Flags, or singing God Save the Queen, or pretending to sing the second verse of God Save the Queen, of which no one knows the words. It is over. But what a blast it was. Patriotism is something … Continue reading Mexican Olympics
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Adios Londres
So. Did everybody enjoy the show? I hear the reaction in Tehran was lukewarm. Although they are still upset at the 2012 logo spelling out ZION. And the French were a little....what's the word? Sour? They're still upset it wasn't Paris 2012. Everyone else seemed to enjoy it just fine. The closing ceremony had it's … Continue reading Adios Londres
My Olympic Experience
The games are almost wrapped up and it's time to wrap up my Olympic themed posts, with this final piece. Mrs P and I visited the Olympic stadium to watching running, jumping and throwing type events last Wednesday, and here's a few of my thoughts on the venues and legacy of London 2012. First of … Continue reading My Olympic Experience
An Olympic Journey
We've had our own Olympic journey here. From Hampshire on the bus to London, and then a train ride to Stratford. It's been an easier Olympic journey than that of the torch, but we had a few bumps along our way. I discovered that my Olympic tickets had disappeared just a few days before our … Continue reading An Olympic Journey
Brilliant Britain
That Britain is 'Great' is to do with regional differentiation, not down to how good we are. If that were the case, then we'd name the country Brilliant Britain. Well, for at least the duration of the Olympics anyway. Then perhaps we'd return to being Run-of-the-mill Britain. But let's not focus on the ordinariness of … Continue reading Brilliant Britain
Happy and Glorious
I can't deny, I had my doubts. What had been revealed about the opening ceremony had looked a bit iffy. Beijing had set the bar pretty damn high, and a setting of meadows with country bumpkins tossing cowpats about the place didn't seem too promising. I hoped we would be surprised though. I have long … Continue reading Happy and Glorious
London’s Anthem
I've not been a big fan of some of the design elements of the London 2012 games, particularly the mascots and the plans for the opening ceremony. Although, as I have mentioned before, the latter might yet surprise us. We can but live in hope. Bits and pieces of the Olympic jigsaw continue to be … Continue reading London’s Anthem
The Mexile 