Well tis' time- it starts today. 

first question- Will you watch opening ceremonies tonight?

I love a good parade;)   The intrigue might override my political objections.

nope i really wont keep tabs on it. you let me know whats going on with that stuff,K mommy02

I will probably not alter my TV watching habits to view the Olympics.  However, while it is on, I will probably watch the coverage over another show.  You know, it is not the every week event!!

When is the Opening Ceremony airing any way?

Tonight! at 7 est

Ahh - too bad, the little guy and I are going to be at the Zoo for the last Friday night summer zoo adventure.

Nope I am not gonna sit and watch it. I may check in every so often.

For all of you who missed the opening ceremony, I suggest you buy the DVD.

They spent 300 MILLION dollars on it, and it was as impressive as it should have been for that price.  It was stunning.  Its scope and scale, telliing the story of China's history...followed by all the countries marching in...was inspiring to say the least.

Scarlet was unimpressed with the notion, but once it was underway, it was absolutely incredible.

 

As for the events, I have three channels here that show events all day long so I am channel surfing pretty agressively.  US swept womens Saber in fencing (a first) on Saturday (a sport I've done for 20 years) and the swimming has been great (the sport I grew up with.)  Michael Phelps and the mens 4x100 relay was perhaps the most exciting sporting event I've ever seen.  Really.  It was that good.

As I type this, China is drubbing Poland in the third game of their competition in indoor volleyball.  I play some beach volleyball, but these girls are amazing.

Did I mention gymnastics?  All the drama and beauty we've come to expect.

NBC is doing a great job in its coverage.  It's a great respite from Nic and Noggin.

Medal Count ... as of today. Home field advatage is a big push!

 

I really don't like the Olympics and don't really have time. I am intrested though this year because two of our Bakersfield people are at the olympics. I believe one has one a medal, I need too read the paper and find out more about it.

The swimming relay last night was beyond exciting!!  i am so glad I watched.  DH and I were cheering so loudly we woke the girls up.

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/ ...

US is ahead in medal count, but china has more Golds!

Last night i sat down and watched Syncronized Diving, pretty cool.

What have you watched? 

Yeah - I was able to watch some of the games last night.  Each time I tuned into watch it was mostly commentary and I timed last night to watch swimming & gymnastics.  Good stuff - couldn't believe the falls taken by the gymastic teammate.  That happens, so all I will say is I was totally impressed by her ability to hold back the tears - you could see it all over her face.

The swimming was cool too!

Personally   After fiasco w lil girl switch ... singing anthem   switched over INAPPROPRIATE LOOKS????!!!! COME ON!!!  Pretaped fireworks  no issues with ... Yeah was kinda neat opening ceremony ... But clean up went too far destroying peoples homes  as a SACRIFICE to country???!!! For Sporting event??? uh   Not   That impressed w opening sorry ... Waste of money in economy to many suffering in ...     ... I have loved swimming comps , mens gymnastics ...   Volleyball was Wild Lol .........all Ive seen this week ... But    I DO like the Games  Overall... Just not where  this time ..    

Thanks fo rthe updates you guys... I like to stay a lil informed

I CAN SAY WITH GREAT AMERICAN PRIDE  OUR GIRLS KICKED BUUTTEE IN GYMNASTICS!!!! WHOO HOO!!  I CRIED !!!  WE GOT GOLD AND SILVER  NOT A RUMANIAN NOR RUSSIAN MEDALED  OK one of our girls trained in Rumania I think  but still It was a FIRST ... I Really love Girls Gymnastics  and while Ive yet to see the art of Nadia Komanachi perfected/repeated ...  Ive been a fan since!! WTG USA