Just how good will the Olympics be?

[Dubai]

Looking forward to loads of it, going to a whole host of events but the football is a load of old rubbish and have zero interest in watching it

On that note I have 4 Cat A Football Final tickets, not asking for a heap for them but they are obviously expensive seats anyway. If anyone wants them pm me as cant go

[Dubai]

If anyone is bored and fancies going to any random events the next day etc, post on here as me and Flushy are gonna just go to any random stuff and il try and get tickets

[Graham C]

I've been enjoying the footy so far, been some good games.

I have a semi final basketball ticket, not sure I can go. Not selling, just wanted a thin brag.

[Geo the Sarge]

Like all major sporting events I am looking forward to seeing as much of this Olympics as possible.

Of all the events, I am really looking forward to the cycling most. Not my favourite sport to watch but can appreciate just how hard it is to be one of the top competitors in this event ( no offence meant to any other athletes of other sports)

Really want to see Wiggins take gold to top off a superb TDF performance.

Even more excited that today i collected the final mug to complete the series that my workplace has had made for staff only.

A set of 5 bone china mugs in presentation boxes which we have received 1 each year from 2007. Really nice they are too.



Having multiple family members working there I now own 4 complete sets.

Click to see full-size image.

Geo

[The Camel]

Went to Mexico v South Korea and Switzerland v Gabon today.

Best atmosphere I've ever experienced at a football match.

People were completely respectful of the anthems, cheered all the teams enthusiastically and gave standing ovations at the end of both matches.

Highlights were the Korean fans band playing the Hallelujah Chorus, the three 20something Mexican girls sitting down thee way from me and the Swiss and Gabon fans doing the conga round St James's Park.

Fantastic day, I'm more sure than ever these games are going to be a huge success.


PS I still hate Seb Coe and LOCOG though. Apparently some fans who chose to pick up tickets at the stadium rather than get them sent were waiting over 3 hours. The ticketing has been a disgrace all the way through.

[Tonji]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18960004

The story of the making of Elbow's Olympic theme.

[Woodsey]

Even Red Ken thinks the money on the Olympics is well spent 

[Gazza]

I was pretty cynical to begin with, but as it's getting closer I'm getting more and more enthusiastic.  The torch relay really seems to have been a success and has whipped up an air of excitement and pride throughout the UK (it seems).  Don't really care too much about the opening ceremony myself, but hope its a success as I think it will be a big metric of success for others. 

Managed to get tickets for decent men's athletics (400m final, amongst others) so really looking forward to that. 

[KarmaDope]

Apparently AndrewT is carrying the flag for the Greeks...

[Tal]

Listen out for "And now, SSSSSNORTH KOREA!"

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[craigbetts]

Not sure if no one is watching or appreciating this opening ceremony, but this is class. Yeah there's been a few areas that are not red hot, but IMO compared to the previous opening ceremonies I am loving it. Any thoughts, or am I too biased?

[Tal]

Not sure if no one is watching or appreciating this opening ceremony, but this is class. Yeah there's been a few areas that are not red hot, but IMO compared to the previous opening ceremonies I am loving it. Any thoughts, or am I too biased?

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[Josedinho]

Amazing show. Loved the ring being made and Mr Bean.
Need to work on a way of getting 104 nations into a stadium quicker though but nothing they could do about that really.
Great start - pressure on Cav to get the Golds rolling

[Tal]

It was over 200; more than the UN!

Nicole Cooke did it for us 4 years ago, so every faith in Cav.

#goteamgb