Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005034)

Remember to get your earplugs ready for that awful bellringing stunt due early tomorrow morning.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005034)

Remember to get your earplugs ready for that awful bellringing stunt due early tomorrow morning.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005034)

Remember to get your earplugs ready for that awful bellringing stunt due early tomorrow morning.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005040)

This will be not just church bells, but door bells, cycle bells, hand bells too.
The 'artist' who thought that one up needs torturing with a week of heavy metal music.

Cashy dear - it is a nationwide event - so all the god botherers will be clanging anything that makes a metallic sound.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005040)

This will be not just church bells, but door bells, cycle bells, hand bells too.
The 'artist' who thought that one up needs torturing with a week of heavy metal music.

Cashy dear - it is a nationwide event - so all the god botherers will be clanging anything that makes a metallic sound.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005056)

Wasn't aware, shows how much interest ive taken in this crap, All i can say then is "Fer fecks sake Ding Dong":D

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005051)

Work No. 1197: “All the bells in a country rung as quickly and as loudly as possible for three minutes”
Very well named... truly is a sacrilege in the name of art - I despair for the future of culture in this country sometimes.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005059)

My new avatar is there to remind you

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005111)

Personally I love the sound of bells -something timeless about them, but then i don't live under or near a Campanile!

As to the Olympics -ended up watching part of the Brazil match but my men do not rate women's footie and soon turned over (thankfully!) Am looking forward to seeing the opening ceremony -who will be lighting the final flame?

Saw that the first Faux-pas has been made though -a mix-up between the North and South Korean flags! Not a good start, I wonder who was to blame...

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005111)

Saw that the first Faux-pas has been made though -a mix-up between the North and South Korean flags! Not a good start, I wonder who was to blame...

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1005127)

When do the olympics finish....it is the closing ceremony I am interested in.
I HATE SPORT........all kinds....it does nothing for me.
I'm fed up of reading about it already and it hasn't even got going properly.

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005111)

Personally I love the sound of bells -something timeless about them, but then i don't live under or near a Campanile!

As to the Olympics -ended up watching part of the Brazil match but my men do not rate women's footie and soon turned over (thankfully!) Am looking forward to seeing the opening ceremony -who will be lighting the final flame?

Saw that the first Faux-pas has been made though -a mix-up between the North and South Korean flags! Not a good start, I wonder who was to blame...

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1005127)

When do the olympics finish....it is the closing ceremony I am interested in.
I HATE SPORT........all kinds....it does nothing for me.
I'm fed up of reading about it already and it hasn't even got going properly.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1005142)

So don't tune into the BBOC for the next 17 days then Margaret:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005111)

Saw that the first Faux-pas has been made though -a mix-up between the North and South Korean flags! Not a good start, I wonder who was to blame...

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 1005148)

you've only got 52 channels to ignore margaret .... found out the bbc have 24 bbc olympic channels and another 24 HD channels ..as well as the normal bbc channels ... when i was nosying thro all the sky channels last nite ... :D:D:D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1005152)

Ya must have plenty of time on your hands Jen, or was it that you were planning your Olympic viewing for the next couple of weeks:D

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005111)

Saw that the first Faux-pas has been made though -a mix-up between the North and South Korean flags! Not a good start, I wonder who was to blame...

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005155)

I assume that means "Balls Up"?:D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1005022)

Womens football thats not a game Is It:confused::confused::D

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005138)

My TV will stay OFF until it is all over.
I will not let any viewing of their rituals enter my conciousness.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005184)

I just stumbled across the Torch run in London, first came a bus promoting Coca Cola then a bus promoting Samsung computers, full of tanned and blonde 20 somethings shouting slogans about the "Olympics being great!" - then groups of acrobats and performers then a 4 min gap - then 2 minibuses of Police in track suits - then Police on motorbikes then finally the torch carried by an athlete surrounded by other athletes followed by another minibus of track-suited police and then a load of cyclists!

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005221)

Try mogadon stevie.:D

Originally Posted by Stevie R (Post 1005224)

I`m on Discusgesic Cashy :cool:

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005221)

Try mogadon stevie.:D

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005187)

Wot no Lloyds Bank truck? We had that one too when they all came to Morecambe a few weeks ago!

Originally Posted by Stevie R (Post 1005218)

I might have caught Olympic Fever today..

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005155)

I assume that means "Balls Up"?:D

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005118)

BTW Dianne who is that in your new avatar?

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005171)

I watched it and noticed one thing - the woman don't feign injury and throw strops to try and get penalties and freekicks! :D

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005240)

You can't get Mogadon from GP's anymore!:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005249)

A living example of Michelangelo's David, Sue ;)

A rather fetching young Italian actor called Riccardo Scamarcio, gorgeous green eyes and not just a pretty face! A very good actor too...:wub::p:wub:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1005256)

I'm sure you can point him in the right direction:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005265)

Actually mate I can't, I've got no more idea than you, where to get illegal ex-prescription drugs - such as Mogadon!

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005067)

I thought that you may like to know about an interesting theory:rolleyes: doing the rounds.

The Earth has sonic resonance, known as the Schumann resonance (sound).

Schumann resonances - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Olympic site is on a major Earth ley line.
The metallic content, and resultant sound, that that Olympic bell will produce is secret.
The ringing of that bell and all the other bells in UK has potential for affecting the Schumann resonance.

It is only a theory, but why risk it by ringing?

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005249)

A living example of Michelangelo's David, Sue ;)

A rather fetching young Italian actor called Riccardo Scamarcio, gorgeous green eyes and not just a pretty face! A very good actor too...:wub::p:wub:

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005268)

Hi Margaret do you know about Rik Clay's research on the Olympics?
The area where the Olympic is now was a very barren industrial area prior to being taken over for the Olympics, there used to be a lot of raves held in the area and I just found this out from Wikipedia...

The site covers parts of Stratford, Bow, Leyton and Homerton in East London, overlooking the A12 road. The Royal Mail has given the park and Stratford City the postcode E20, which was previously only used by the television soap opera EastEnders for the fictional suburb of Walford.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005270)

I love green eyes - maybe that's why I like cats!!

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005271)

I read through this the other day - think he's got all bases covered...

Rik Clay - 2012 Olympics - Interesting.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005273)

Do you know anything about his mysterious death? A lot of people think it's because he revealed the secrets of the Olympics! :confused:

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005275)

Actually it's just occurred to me - I didn't hear a sound at 8.12 today, not even from the church! It was pretty windy - maybe it was blowing in the wrong direction!

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005278)

I was out from 7-15 this morning until about 9-00, using "Shanks Pony" never heard a sodding "Ding" thank god.:D

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005282)

It's good to see that we have some sense around here.
I saw a bit of it on BBC24 news website, with sound off.
What a load of wallies they looked really, embarrassingly twee.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1005279)

Looks like the Olympic spirit hasn't reached Hyndburn yet:D

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005268)

Hi Margaret do you know about Rik Clay's research on the Olympics?

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1005272)

Well to me they're very dangerous, I once had a girlfriend with green eyes, not recommended :eek::eek:

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005155)

I assume that means "Balls Up"?:D

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005340)

I always thought he was a bell end

Urban Dictionary: bellend

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005307)

You obviously didn't look into mine then Jay:rolleyes::D

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005345)

Aint switched telly on today, If i want to watch crap, I'll go to Turf Moor.:D

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005347)

I am quite looking forward to watching the opening ceremony tonight to see if it is as naff as it promises to be, with the farm animals and dancing nurses etc.

I think it is time that countries stopped trying to out do each other with these spectaculars costing millions of pounds and went back to what the Games should be all about = sport. We have heard far more about the ceremonies than about the actual games so far.

To many people, sport in all its aspects is a large part of their lives, whether as competitor, coach, spectator or whatever. It gives a focus and purpose and can help folks turn their lives around. It also contributes to the health of he nation's inhabitants and provides employment for many.

As in many other aspects of modern lives, big business and money have become involved, leading to telephone number salaries for footballers and other downsides.

We should not forget however that for what I hope is the majority of participants in these games, this will be the highlight of their lives, whether they win or lose. They will just be happy to have been there.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005340)

I always thought he was a bell end

Urban Dictionary: bellend

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 1005357)

Thats not very lady like Margaret:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005327)

How about a Bell's Up then - Jeremy Hunt having a bit of trouble with his....well the end of his bell! :o:D

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005360)

'I didn't get where I am today' by being a lady
....maybe I would be better placed if I had.:D


but it was fun getting here

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005347)

I am quite looking forward to watching the opening ceremony tonight to see if it is as naff as it promises to be, with the farm animals and dancing nurses etc.

I think it is time that countries stopped trying to out do each other with these spectaculars costing millions of pounds and went back to what the Games should be all about = sport. We have heard far more about the ceremonies than about the actual games so far.

To many people, sport in all its aspects is a large part of their lives, whether as competitor, coach, spectator or whatever. It gives a focus and purpose and can help folks turn their lives around. It also contributes to the health of he nation's inhabitants and provides employment for many.

As in many other aspects of modern lives, big business and money have become involved, leading to telephone number salaries for footballers and other downsides.

We should not forget however that for what I hope is the majority of participants in these games, this will be the highlight of their lives, whether they win or lose. They will just be happy to have been there.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005380)

Why is it so long - 3 hours + also It would have been better if they had it in the afternoon then started the events directly afterwards wouldn't it?

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1005382)

I don't think that is the meaning at the heart of the Olympic games.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1005382)

Yes it would, or even better do away with this trash, it will only become more & more expensive for each Country wanting to be the host, I don't think that is the meaning at the heart of the Olympic games.

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005395)

My point exactly Less.

Been watching for 40 minutes, haven't stopped cringeing yet. Now got the NHS bit, nurses rock and rolling, dressed in frilly frocks, pinnies and hats. Don't they know what a real nurse looks like these days?

Kes, they do it at night so they can get lighting effects when it's dark, also presumably to attract the crowds who wouldn't come during the day. And they have been having events all day already.

Oh god now it's Harry Potter. Pass the sick bag! All truly incomprehensible.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005397)

apart from "Poirot" on ITV3 fer n hour out tellys bin off all day.:D

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1005397)

Serves yeh right fer watching.:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38: apart from "Poirot" on ITV3 fer n hour out tellys bin off all day.:D

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005395)

My point exactly Less.

Been watching for 40 minutes, haven't stopped cringeing yet. Now got the NHS bit, nurses rock and rolling, dressed in frilly frocks, pinnies and hats. Don't they know what a real nurse looks like these days?

Kes, they do it at night so they can get lighting effects when it's dark, also presumably to attract the crowds who wouldn't come during the day. And they have been having events all day already.

Oh god now it's Harry Potter. Pass the sick bag! All truly incomprehensible.

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1005399)

Put another 10 bob in the meter, you skinflint ! :D

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005405)

ha ha ha! Is that the Electric Meter or the TV Meter ( remember pay by view TV's, they had a slot box in the back for coins.) :)

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005411)

I was getting a running commentary on an international forum I use :D

I paste below comments made -

"I'm waiting for the parade of knife wielding chavs clutching bottles of buckfast tonic wine. Yeah i agree so far it's full of sterotypes and it's embarrassing

I'm kind of seeing rich bankers destroy country...nothing new

I could do with not seeing the "dancing industrialists" and their weak moves again. They're like dads dancing at a wedding

Christ, this is embarassing. British people aren't really like this. Honest!

England, I'm sorry, but this is like watching Blazing Saddles. I can't get anything but amused....and I'm laughing as I'm typing here and watching on the other screen. It's all to over the top stereotype and over the top absurd.God... laughing is all I can do.

So what are all the hospital beds symbolizing? Future plague or something? Really bizarre....

Oh..there is Mary Poppins.. ...flying in with umbrellas. (I wish I were kidding)

LOL. I see a paedo with a chariot collecting kids.

About the tree of life symbology definetely could tie in with peter pans neverland where any humans go there live forever. The dancing with the kids on trampling beds and nurses is crazy, now there dark ninjas and what seems like a 100 foot grim reaper conducting the choreography , now dozens of marry poppens flating around and ninja backflip mahen,, they look like ninjas,, the freak did i just see?

It's taken a bit of a dark turn. There's now a 40-foot paedo, and nurses making weird handsigns. No idea what all this is about.

I was joking when I said I expected Mary Poppins to appear at any moment. It was a laugh at the extreme, goofy..corny stereo typing.

She really DID come...following a BUNCH of little Dick Van Dykes flying in on unbrellas. (slaps forehead)If only I were kidding.. I wish I were.

chariots of fire ...classic but with mr.bean good god they desperate

What is this guys? It's cultural or something. I don't recognize anything but to say it looks like an English version of High School Musical or something

rocket guys with jet packs.....popping glitter bombs...and thats absolutely all the meaning I got from that? What am I missing? This has to make more sense for the British here, doesn't it?

Jack in the box guy after a bender??

Vomit time. Damn, this is gross."

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 1005411)

I was getting a running commentary on an international forum I use :D

I paste below comments made -

"I'm waiting for the parade of knife wielding chavs clutching bottles of buckfast tonic wine. Yeah i agree so far it's full of sterotypes and it's embarrassing

I'm kind of seeing rich bankers destroy country...nothing new

I could do with not seeing the "dancing industrialists" and their weak moves again. They're like dads dancing at a wedding

Christ, this is embarassing. British people aren't really like this. Honest!

England, I'm sorry, but this is like watching Blazing Saddles. I can't get anything but amused....and I'm laughing as I'm typing here and watching on the other screen. It's all to over the top stereotype and over the top absurd.God... laughing is all I can do.

So what are all the hospital beds symbolizing? Future plague or something? Really bizarre....

Oh..there is Mary Poppins.. ...flying in with umbrellas. (I wish I were kidding)

LOL. I see a paedo with a chariot collecting kids.

About the tree of life symbology definetely could tie in with peter pans neverland where any humans go there live forever. The dancing with the kids on trampling beds and nurses is crazy, now there dark ninjas and what seems like a 100 foot grim reaper conducting the choreography , now dozens of marry poppens flating around and ninja backflip mahen,, they look like ninjas,, the freak did i just see?

It's taken a bit of a dark turn. There's now a 40-foot paedo, and nurses making weird handsigns. No idea what all this is about.

I was joking when I said I expected Mary Poppins to appear at any moment. It was a laugh at the extreme, goofy..corny stereo typing.

She really DID come...following a BUNCH of little Dick Van Dykes flying in on unbrellas. (slaps forehead)If only I were kidding.. I wish I were.

chariots of fire ...classic but with mr.bean good god they desperate

What is this guys? It's cultural or something. I don't recognize anything but to say it looks like an English version of High School Musical or something

rocket guys with jet packs.....popping glitter bombs...and thats absolutely all the meaning I got from that? What am I missing? This has to make more sense for the British here, doesn't it?

Jack in the box guy after a bender??

Vomit time. Damn, this is gross."

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005421)

It gets worse - the commentator's just said the drummers are not actually banging the buckets/drums... they're made of plastic. So the noise must be recorded.

Oh dear - team GB have just appeared - in outfits decorated with bits of gold foil... The Queen still looking stony faced... not surprised.

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005423)

She was picking her finger nails and looking at her hands as the team GB burst out onto the scene!

The TV transmission seemed a bit disjointed when it showed footage shot at another location - I take it that this footage was shown on big screens to the live audience in the stadium?

Originally Posted by susie123 (Post 1005425)

Yes Kes - very confusing... There were big screens round the top of the stadium.

Now we have Arctic Monkeys - why? Completely broken the atmosphere - sure the Queen wants to go to bed.

Doves of peace on bicycles now... music is Come Together...

Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 1005427)

So it was all pretty naff -my husband didn't understand most of it despite Italian comentary and my attempts at explanation. God knows what they thought about it in Rwanda or Guam or the Congo...

After half an hour of feeling faintly embarassed I began to understand where it was coming from -until it turned from the hard-working ethic of the British Isles to the youth culture of today based on TV and technology.

As Susie said: thank goodness the athletes started to enter into the Stadium at that point - All the world in a Stadium- globalisation in its essence- a celebration of humanity.

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 1005386)

Now if they reverted back to that sort of performance I might well be interested. ;)

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005423)

She was picking her finger nails and looking at her hands as the team GB burst out onto the scene!

Originally Posted by kestrelx (Post 1005416)

Very funny Margaret...

I was expecting Bilbo Baggins and the hobbit clan to jump out of that grass mound (Glastonbury Tor) but we did have a gold ring that turned into 5 (symbol of the 5 elements) so we got close to Lord of the Rings! :D