love it....kind of cool as my son is watching from London too. Right now film of
athletes crying...I cried for those too....it is sad that there are those who don't get
a medal but I think all of them deserve a medal....They are an inspiration.

This is such an inspiring good feeling event.

malaise

(269,187 posts)

6. There's a lot wrong with international sport but there is also

Reply to riverbendviewgal (Reply #4)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 04:40 PM

Aug 2012

that inspiring good feeling. My athlete for this Olympics is Keshorn Walcott, the Trinidadian from a small village in Toco (with 25 houses). He won gold in the javelin.

http://www.sportlive.co.za/moresport/olympics/2012/08/12/trinidads-walcott-takes-fast-track-to-javelin-glory

Booster

(10,021 posts)

32. These are the kind of stories I love too. I'm so very proud of all the Americans, but I just think

Reply to malaise (Reply #6)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:17 PM

Aug 2012

of how much it must mean for for people like Keshorn Walcott. Good for him.

Raine1967

(11,589 posts)

8. This is really inspiring.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:07 PM

Aug 2012

As Sad as I am to see the Olympics end, I have always loved the joy in the closing ceremony. It's when we get to see the world coming together. ? (yeah... I'm a mush like that. )

malaise

(269,187 posts)

9. Imagine from the kids

Reply to Raine1967 (Reply #8)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:10 PM

Aug 2012

Wonderful - OMFG - John Lennon
Is this the best song ever written?

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

10. or you can watch it here too:

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:11 PM

Aug 2012

http://atdhenet.tv/45736/watch-olympics-2012-opening-ceremony

malaise

(269,187 posts)

11. This is fabulous

Reply to IcyPeas (Reply #10)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:13 PM

Aug 2012

Freedom!!!! Here's George Michael!

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

12. who is this group doing Pinball Wizard?

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:23 PM

Aug 2012

ikri

(1,127 posts)

13. Kaiser Chiefs

Reply to IcyPeas (Reply #12)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:28 PM

Aug 2012

No idea why they're not playing their own stuff

muriel_volestrangler

(101,368 posts)

14. Because Pete Townshend wrote far better songs?

Reply to ikri (Reply #13)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:32 PM

Aug 2012

I'm not sure if Daltry and Townshend perform these days, do they?

malaise

(269,187 posts)

16. For some reason I'd like to hear Adele singing

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #14)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:34 PM

Aug 2012

Vera Lynn's We'll Meet Again

ikri

(1,127 posts)

18. If they don't still perform the finale is screwed

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #14)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:36 PM

Aug 2012

malaise

(269,187 posts)

21. Thanks

Reply to ikri (Reply #18)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:40 PM

Aug 2012

Russell Brand - very cool - I'm lovin' this

muriel_volestrangler

(101,368 posts)

22. OK - maybe Daltry didn't fancy the scooter ride?

Reply to ikri (Reply #18)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:45 PM

Aug 2012

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)

40. Um... they're part of the closing ceremonies.

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #14)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 07:11 PM

Aug 2012

And I'll be going to see them in Nashville on Dec. 2.

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

15. they did that during the opening too

Reply to ikri (Reply #13)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:33 PM

Aug 2012

arctic monkeys sang a beatle song.

they were good. (Kasier Chiefs)

malaise

(269,187 posts)

17. Pink Floyd's Wish you were Here

Reply to IcyPeas (Reply #15)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:35 PM

Aug 2012

Nice

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

19. singing: Ed Sheeran

Reply to malaise (Reply #17)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:36 PM

Aug 2012

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

20. Looking forward to Muse

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:37 PM

Aug 2012

Comrade_McKenzie

(2,526 posts)

25. Right there with you. nt

Reply to IcyPeas (Reply #20)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:59 PM

Aug 2012

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

29. aaaaaaghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Reply to Comrade_McKenzie (Reply #25)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:10 PM

Aug 2012

so cool

Comrade_McKenzie

(2,526 posts)

31. Eargasm. nt

Reply to IcyPeas (Reply #29)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:15 PM

Aug 2012

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

33. I would've liked

Reply to Comrade_McKenzie (Reply #31)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:19 PM

Aug 2012

to see Brian May and Roger Taylor join Muse - or vice versa

I hope Muse will be back in the finale when all the performers perform together.

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)

23. What a party! LOL looks like everyone is having a great time! nt

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:52 PM

Aug 2012

malaise

(269,187 posts)

24. Go Spice Girls

Reply to nc4bo (Reply #23)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 05:55 PM

Aug 2012

Great Party - hubby is dancing - hahahaha

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)

26. Any one know what those words are on the "roadway"? Kindof looks like newspapers but

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:02 PM

Aug 2012

it was hard for me to see.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,368 posts)

30. English literature quotes - some Shakespeare, don't know if there are others

Reply to nc4bo (Reply #26)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:12 PM

Aug 2012

"Now is the winter of our discontent", "The rest is silence"

nc4bo

(17,651 posts)

38. Love it! Thanks. nt

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #30)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 07:04 PM

Aug 2012

cyberpj

(10,794 posts)

27. Eric! Eric! Eric! "Always look on the bright side of life"! n/t

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:06 PM

Aug 2012

malaise

(269,187 posts)

28. Too lovely - integrated with

Reply to cyberpj (Reply #27)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:09 PM

Aug 2012

multiculturalism again - delish!

cyberpj

(10,794 posts)

34. Whew! All that Queen music was sending me on a bit of a flashback. Thought we might see Adam Lambert

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:23 PM

Aug 2012

show off his Freddie Mercury.

malaise

(269,187 posts)

39. When did you start watching? n/t

Reply to cyberpj (Reply #34)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 07:08 PM

Aug 2012

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

35. scuse my possible ignorance, but

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:28 PM

Aug 2012

why did they play the Greek national anthem?

dems_rightnow

(1,956 posts)

36. Always a tip 'o the hat to Greece

Reply to IcyPeas (Reply #35)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:35 PM

Aug 2012

Birthplace of the Olympics.

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

37. aah, thank you.

Reply to dems_rightnow (Reply #36)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 06:45 PM

Aug 2012

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)

41. What channel are you watching?

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 07:14 PM

Aug 2012

On NBC here, it has wrap-up stuff with the concert set to start at 8:30 p.m.

IcyPeas

(21,910 posts)

42. there were 2 different links posted above, but it just finished.

Reply to Fawke Em (Reply #41)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 07:15 PM

Aug 2012

Fawke Em

(11,366 posts)

43. I guess the one on NBC is repeated for prime time...

Reply to IcyPeas (Reply #42)

Sun Aug 12, 2012, 07:19 PM

Aug 2012

like they've done all the Olympics.

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