checkerboy Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 OK so the Olympics have started. I am a huge water polo fan and am excited that recently they have started showing the matches on TV at a decent hour whereas before you had to watch them at like 2 in the morning. I also love the swimming and beach volleyball competitions being as I have participated in those sports too. So what are your favorites? Quote
Bethie Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I love to watch diving, swimming, gymnastics, track and field and, of course, Opening and Closing ceremonies. I can't wait to see the building where swimming and diving take place, called the Water Cube. It was inspired by 'bubbles' and took five years to build! Quote
BenRaines Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I enjoy the wrestling matches, track and field, gymnastics and beach volleyball. Just to clarify I enjoy both men and women's beach volleyball. :) Ben Raines Quote
Misshalfway Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Gotta love those divers!!!! I always think someone is going to hit their head on that platform! Quote
NeuroTypical Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I most sincerefully and prayerfully hope I will NOT be watching any acts of violence or terrorism at the Olympics. China has had it's own struggles with militant Islam and other violent groups - hopefully none of them will be heard from. Quote
checkerboy Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Posted August 8, 2008 Just to clarify I enjoy both men and women's beach volleyball. :)Ben Raines Yeah I do too. But for different reasons. I like to watch the volleyball in men's volleyball and watch the women in women's volleyball. Quote
HockeyDude Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 At our house we're just sort of going to leave the TV on, because I inparticular can watch about any event and enjoy it. Really looking forward to track and field, gymnastics, diving, and Micheal Phelps lighting up the pool. Even though the Winter Olympics are more my style, I can't wait for Beijing to start. :) Quote
siouxz72 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 gymnastics! is there another event? i never knew! Quote
pam Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Gymnastics, swimming, diving, track and field. Some amazing stories about some of the athletes are coming out. The swimmer that just found out he has cancer, one of the "lost boys" who is actually going to carry the US flag. I love the stories that come out. Quote
Steven22 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 I will watch basketball whenever it is on. But I will probably watch just about any of the events when I have the tv on. Quote
WANDERER Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Swimmmmminnnnnngggg. Ozzzy Ozzzy Ozzzyyy Oy Oy Oy. (obnoxious swimming supporter). Quote
checkerboy Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Posted August 8, 2008 gymnastics! is there another event? i never knew! Hahaha. You know I used to have a huge crush on Mary Lou. That tells you how old I am I suppose. Quote
beefche Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 Hahaha. You know I used to have a huge crush on Mary Lou. That tells you how old I am I suppose.I can one up ya. I asked Greg Louganis to my prom--this was after he'd won so many Olympic gold medals. Wow, was I bold. Of course, this was BEFORE he came out.I'll watch gymnastics, basketball, and diving. Quote
Palerider Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 lets see....Basketball....soccer(football for those of you in other countries:D).....swimming.....volleyball....wrestling.....boxing....track and field.... Quote
Truegrits Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 Diving Swimming Gymnastics Basketball Volleyball Track and Field Soccer Quote
siouxz72 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 Hahaha. You know I used to have a huge crush on Mary Lou. That tells you how old I am I suppose.hahaha! yeah! you're ancient! thank goodness i'm younger than you!! Quote
BenRaines Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 Mary Lou, how about Chris Evert and a young Nancy Lopez. Ben Raines Quote
pam Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 Did anyone watch the opening ceremony? Wasn't the very beginning amazing where they did the count down with the drums? I was truly blown away. Probably the best opening ceremony I've seen so far. Quote
siouxz72 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 I did, pammy! I got goosebumps when the guy was running with the torch following along the scroll and then lit the big torch. And those fireworks were SPECTACULAR!! but I must say..the opening ceremony for the '84 games in LA was better Quote
Truegrits Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 ~~~pam~~~Wasn't the very beginning amazing where they did the count down with the drums? It was beautiful to watch. What an outstanding achievement, from beginning to end... Quote
Palerider Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 I forgot to add synchronized swimming to my list.....NOT!!!!!!...:D Quote
Truegrits Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 I forgot to add synchronized swimming to my list.....NOT!!!!!!...:D But Pale, isn't this the year they are adding a men's team to the event?How can you NOT watch that???? Quote
Misshalfway Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 That opening ceremony was something else!! The next country is going to have to work pretty hard to top the Chinese. I think they just retired the trophy! That guy totally pulling a crouching tiger move around the entire arena was wonderful in an of itself! Quote
Palerider Posted August 9, 2008 Report Posted August 9, 2008 But Pale, isn't this the year they are adding a men's team to the event?How can you NOT watch that???? more exciting things to watch during the olympics.... Quote
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