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Island

Island Report 8 Aug 2016 16:00

So watch another channel

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 8 Aug 2016 15:44

oh gawd!!! :-( :-( :-( :-(

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magpie

magpie Report 8 Aug 2016 15:42

Two weeks (I think) unfortunately!

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 8 Aug 2016 15:38

so how long do the games last?

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magpie

magpie Report 8 Aug 2016 13:49

Considering the grinding poverty, and crime of every description that exists in Brazil, the amount of money spent on these games is bordering on immoral. Hysterics over one gold medal and one silver is beyond pathetic! As you can see, I'm not a fan!!!!

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 8 Aug 2016 12:16

You have to laugh. The commentators are going nuts that Team GB is on the medal table, “ a healthy 8th position”. That’s below USA, China and Australia then Italy (7), South Korea (5), Hungary (2 gold). Exclude Russia as they normally have loads before they get to the GB!

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AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 7 Aug 2016 22:54

:-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-(

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Allan

Allan Report 7 Aug 2016 21:48

Too long, AnnC

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 7 Aug 2016 19:14

fed up with it already - how long does it last?

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Guinevere

Guinevere Report 7 Aug 2016 15:00

Good grief, someone's being a bit oversensitive.

I don't watch the Paralympics either. They have become almost as professional as the main event with sponsors and full time athletes.

The Olympic ideal is dead, as I said earlier.

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Island

Island Report 7 Aug 2016 13:17

Sorted

Island

Island Report 7 Aug 2016 13:13

sorted.

Island

Island Report 7 Aug 2016 13:04

Sorted. Thank you GR

Allan

Allan Report 7 Aug 2016 12:45

Sheesh!

Absolutely nothing wrong with that statement

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 7 Aug 2016 12:39

Think it was something about All Atheletes should be applauded and not just the Para-olympians?

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Allan

Allan Report 7 Aug 2016 12:28

What the heck???

I didn't see Island's post, but can't believe that whatever it was would warrant being reported.

Welcome back, mysterious RR's

Island

Island Report 7 Aug 2016 10:35

Contestants in the Special Olympics are also cheered through to the last one in the event.
I wonder why able sportsmen and women, who have also put in a great deal of hard work, are not treated similarly? A teensy bit patronising I think.

Allan

Allan Report 7 Aug 2016 09:56

I still won't be watching, but the athletes I really admire, from whichever country, not just Australia, are those who take part in the Paralympics.

They show true determination to overcome obstacles which many able-bodied athletes have never encountered.

Even when someone finishes last in the Paralympics, I will still cheer for them

Island

Island Report 7 Aug 2016 09:06

I finally got round to watching the opening ceremony last night. Visually it was great with some very clever special effects. Sound wasn't too good but then it was a very large arena to fill. Well done to the hundreds of volunteers, onstage and off.

Fast forward through the teams parade - that does go on a bit - and on to the carnival and fireworks. Great stuff.

We'll catch some of the events but if it's sunny the garden wins :-D

Island

Island Report 7 Aug 2016 08:52

Barbra, 11.25 yesterday. "call me a moaning old ~~~~"

Be careful what you wish for.

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