The Cat Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Had an amazing day. Got the train to Kingston form Parkway (conveniently changing at Wimbledon) and saw some of the women's time trial. Walked through a huge park behind Hampton Court, vaulted a fence and ended up 150m from the finish line of the time trial just where the last corner was by the big screen. Train up to Waterloo, then onto Excel for the boxing where the £30 tickets I bought this morning got me sat with loads of athletes in prime seats. Saw 2 Brits, both of who won and was back in Waterloo 30 minutes after the end in plenty of time for the 0030 train back. Loved it. Even saw a random Venezualan with a medal at Canning Town, stopping to have photos with anyone who wanted them. Have to day London is a very good place to visit at the moment. Everyone is happy and friendly, strangers are actually taking to each other and no one seems to be rushing about and looking stressed. Just brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Had an amazing day. Got the train to Kingston form Parkway (conveniently changing at Wimbledon) and saw some of the women's time trial. Walked through a huge park behind Hampton Court, vaulted a fence and ended up 150m from the finish line of the time trial just where the last corner was by the big screen. Train up to Waterloo, then onto Excel for the boxing where the £30 tickets I bought this morning got me sat with loads of athletes in prime seats. Saw 2 Brits, both of who won and was back in Waterloo 30 minutes after the end in plenty of time for the 0030 train back. Loved it. Even saw a random Venezualan with a medal at Canning Town, stopping to have photos with anyone who wanted them. Have to day London is a very good place to visit at the moment. Everyone is happy and friendly, strangers are actually taking to each other and no one seems to be rushing about and looking stressed. Just brilliant. Possibly because no Londoners are there at the moment - either on vacation or working from home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 When I got up this morning I thought, shall I go to Wimbledon and pay money to hang out with toffs supporting an overated underachiever in a sport cherished by middle-aged ladies, or shall I go and join the mass hysteria on the streets supporting the man who won the brutal Tour de France, and who was going to ruthlessly put his opponents to the sword and write history?....mmmm, difficult... Let's just say that four hours on a pavement in Esher was worth every minute. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/cycling/9445432/London-2012-Olympics-British-public-stand-tall-to-show-the-Olympics-belongs-to-them.html 300,000 people watched with you. Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Had an amazing day. Got the train to Kingston form Parkway (conveniently changing at Wimbledon) and saw some of the women's time trial. Walked through a huge park behind Hampton Court, vaulted a fence and ended up 150m from the finish line of the time trial just where the last corner was by the big screen. Train up to Waterloo, then onto Excel for the boxing where the £30 tickets I bought this morning got me sat with loads of athletes in prime seats. Saw 2 Brits, both of who won and was back in Waterloo 30 minutes after the end in plenty of time for the 0030 train back. Loved it. Even saw a random Venezualan with a medal at Canning Town, stopping to have photos with anyone who wanted them. Have to day London is a very good place to visit at the moment. Everyone is happy and friendly, strangers are actually taking to each other and no one seems to be rushing about and looking stressed. Just brilliant. I'm flying in to Heathrow on Saturday - nothing to do with the Olympics, it just happened to coincide. I was planning on giving London a wide berth till after the games as there are things and places I want to go without getting stuck in crowds. But the atmos of being in town amidst it all sounds quite appealing. I never even gave tickets a thought but what with the shambles on empty seats and you say you bought the same day, how would I go about trying to attend? What events are there tickets available for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 I'm flying in to Heathrow on Saturday - nothing to do with the Olympics, it just happened to coincide. I was planning on giving London a wide berth till after the games as there are things and places I want to go without getting stuck in crowds. But the atmos of being in town amidst it all sounds quite appealing. I never even gave tickets a thought but what with the shambles on empty seats and you say you bought the same day, how would I go about trying to attend? What events are there tickets available for? Twitter James Pearce [h=1]James Pearce[/h] [h=2]@Pearcesport[/h] BBC Olympics Correspondent. Been covering London 2012 every step of the way for more than a decade. This is an official @bbcsport account. Journo who keeps an eye open. He tweeted everyday about where to find tickets in the build up & continues to let people know The official site are releasing several thousand tickets for the next day every evening. I guess you may need to be registered on the Locog site (locals can advise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 2 August, 2012 Author Share Posted 2 August, 2012 I'm flying in to Heathrow on Saturday - nothing to do with the Olympics, it just happened to coincide. I was planning on giving London a wide berth till after the games as there are things and places I want to go without getting stuck in crowds. But the atmos of being in town amidst it all sounds quite appealing. I never even gave tickets a thought but what with the shambles on empty seats and you say you bought the same day, how would I go about trying to attend? What events are there tickets available for? Transport is not a problem in London what so ever. Not that bad around east end either. All the venues are on the jubilee line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Well I know I was one of the ones who was really looking forward to it before but I have been blown away by everything so far. The level of support is just stunning. I have spoken to many people who have been. A mate of mine's daughter was an international ping pong player and he travelled all around the world with her - she took him a couple of days ago as a thank you and he said he had never seen anything like it - wasn't even a GB match but the noise was astonishing. Rather got to me yesterday to hear the crowd belting out the anthem when the girls got the Gold have to say. Our olympic adventure starts on Saturday , taking the family to the athletics So... has anyone changed their opinion? anyone opreviously cynical and pleasantly surprised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Transport is not a problem in London what so ever. Not that bad around east end either. All the venues are on the jubilee line I know the transport situation is probably fine, it was more whether the museums and other stuff that I wanted to do, would be even more chaotic 'cos of the games...? Any London residents/commuters give me an idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Going tomorrow. I just can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Day Six at the Olympics: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19037273 GB ATHLETES TO WATCH The first of the main Team GB medal contenders to organise your day around is the men's lightweight four rowing crew, featuring Coleraine brothers Richard and Peter Chambers, who are on the water at Eton Dorney at 1210 BST. They were winners of their heat and semi-final and are gunning for world champions Australia. Peter Wilson and Richard Faulds go in the double trap shooting and are the best chance of British gold at the Royal Artillery Barracks at the Games. Qualification from 0900 BST with the final at 1500 BST. Around tea-time we should hopefully see track cyclists Victoria Pendelton and Jess Varnish in women's team sprint final at 1801 BST as the pine-fresh velodrome gets its first airing of the Games. The power-packed trio of Jason Kenny, Sir Chris Hoy and Philip Hindes launch themselves at team sprint gold at 1818 as long as evrything goes to plan in qualifying. That is all before swimmer Fran Halsall goes in the women's 100m freestyle final at 2037... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleonothing Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 I know the transport situation is probably fine, it was more whether the museums and other stuff that I wanted to do, would be even more chaotic 'cos of the games...? Any London residents/commuters give me an idea? It's no worse than normal. Standard is running stories everyday about how quiet traders are finding it. South bank was busy yesterday but is every summer. Lots of things going on down there. Lots of Americans, possibly more than normal. Have noticed that there are lots of guides/stewards to help which are handy for people unfamiliar with places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 All 13 British rowing teams are through to their respective finals. Looks promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 It's no worse than normal. Standard is running stories everyday about how quiet traders are finding it. South bank was busy yesterday but is every summer. Lots of things going on down there. Lots of Americans, possibly more than normal. Have noticed that there are lots of guides/stewards to help which are handy for people unfamiliar with places. I travelled from Hampton Court across to Waterloo and on to the Excel in rush hour yesterday and it wasn't all that busy at all. Reports are that many Londeners are working from home or leaving early. And yes there are thousands of guides, stewards and security everywhere all of whom seem very clued up. In regards getting tickets, yes you will need to register on the official website but do check late night/early morning for released tickets as they are coming on sale. People were buying athletics tickets yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 That was a nice bit of judoing by Gemma Gibbons (no relation to Kevin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 2 August, 2012 Author Share Posted 2 August, 2012 (edited) Going tomorrow. I just can't wait. you will absolutely love it. make sure you have a good wander round (the whole park is huge)....it was good to sit down by the boating lake and watch the games on the huge telly. the Velodrome is really an impressive site. also, keep your ear to the ground for recycled tickets..they go on sale at very very short notice for £5. but you have to be at the right place at the right time also, you have to visit the McDonalds there.....the biggest in the world....the other McDonalds is the 2nd biggest in the world lol it is expensive (as I'm sure you could imagine) we got off the jubilee line and went into west fields shopping centre and had breakkie before we went in..saved shed loads of cash as food is very expensive saw loads of various athletes from various nations in west fields......many of the ladies are just stunning its all very political...my mates there told me that the FBI have an OPS room there. The Chinese Athletes are generally not allowed out. Neither really are the Yanks.... Edited 2 August, 2012 by Thedelldays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Silver for the Mens Lightweight Coxless Four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 2 August, 2012 Author Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Silver for the Mens Lightweight Coxless Four. How close was that? The lads are almost passing out, great race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Text commentary only here Will watch highlights later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Silver for the Mens Lightweight Coxless Four. Reckon thats a good medal. We havent traditionally done as well in the lightweight boats, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Silver for the Mens Lightweight Coxless Four. They've got the right arse. Something to do with unfavourable weather conditions according to 5Live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 They didn't get the lane they should have and that would have been the 0.2s difference - its a big deal for them as you can imagine - however that was one of the best races I've ever seen Looking good in Judo and shooting at the moment as well Then the main event - as Frankie Boyle tweeted a few days ago ' I would eat Victoria Pendletons saddle ' nom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 c'mon gemma, do the frog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 (edited) yesssssssssssssss, f/cking amazing, she's in the final. Beat the world champion FFS. you've gotta see this on the news, she was knackered but got a rush of strength and threw her opponent down. fantastic. Edited 2 August, 2012 by dune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Get in! No idea what was going on, but I was getting into it regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Gemma Gibbons! Quality. Used to do Judo when I was a kid, got to brown belt and get bored so I'm getting quite into it again watching this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Get in! No idea what was going on, but I was getting into it regardless! Nothing new there then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 ha, thought we'd lost in the boxing but it turned out the black was our boxer so I was cheering the wrong one on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Boxer, Agogo, comes through against world number one... just. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Wow, what an afternoon. Come on Gemma ! Come on Peter ! Come on Anthony ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Gold coming up in the shooting, Wilson is uncatchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 ha, thought we'd lost in the boxing but it turned out the black was our boxer so I was cheering the wrong one on. Tw*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 3.15 we have two canoes in the rapids final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Tw*t He was wearing blue and white one was in red which I presumed was our colour, what with red being the primary colour in the union flag what what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Wow, what an afternoon. Come on Gemma ! Come on Peter ! Come on Anthony ! Thank god we won that rowing medal or they all would have had to go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Tw*t A reaction is exactly what he's looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 A reaction is exactly what he's looking for He's a racist c**t. "The black" couldnt possibly have been "ours" on first reflection.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 He's a racist c**t. "The black" couldnt possibly have been "ours" on first reflection.... Oh dear, jumping to conclusions. If you look up I have explained that my confusion was based on the colours they were wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 baillee and scot get the faster time so far this olympics in the rapids final. That will not be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Ainslee and co have had a great day in Weymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 how many pigeons have they got to shoot? edit, they've just said it's 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 ha, french looked like they were going to beat us but they f/cked it up. Guarenteed bronze at least now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Yes, the slovakians who have never beeen beaten finnish behind us. Guarenteed silver now with only another pair to go and they are GBR. So we have a gold guarenteed, hopefully gold and silver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Baille and Stott have a medal. Colour yet unknown, and Florence and Hounslow still to come too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Yesssssssss, Gold and silver for GBR. Rule Britannia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Wilson has a lead of 3 with 6 shots to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Wow Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Yesssssssss, Gold and silver for GBR. Rule Britannia. Magic............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 2 August, 2012 Author Share Posted 2 August, 2012 just needs one more pigeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 2 August, 2012 Author Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Gold medal in the pigeon shoot..... he is in tears...brilliant under severe pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 2 August, 2012 Share Posted 2 August, 2012 Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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