Lush
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Torch stuff at the county ground was ok shaking hands with the former Dutch marine on the way out was gold medal
Nope. No wiser.
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Olympic torch arrives in Sussex tomorrow
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Nope. No wiser.
Saw it twice in Worthing – outside the Guildbourne and then a few mins later at the top of Steyne Gardens. The first time it was being carried by a young girl and the second time by an old and obviously disabled woman. Didn’t know either of their backgrounds but the old lady was walking (with difficulty) with a stick in one hand and the torch in the other. Right behind her was a helper with her wheelchair. She was obviously in some discomfort but she had such a broad smile and was really enjoying herself. I felt quite uplifted seeing her determination to complete her stint on her own – you could almost describe it as Olympic spirit.
OK, so you have to go to these things with the right attitude of mind (and I’m someone that used to enjoy the Worthing Carnival on August Bank Holiday – even though the reality was a few dressed up coal lorries and the Sally Army band) but I believe you have to get what you can out of life. The alternative is to close the curtains and curl up in the corner muttering ‘bah humbug!’ - or stick to your virtual reality gaming.
For those people that ‘wouldn’t go to see it even if it was at the end of my street’ I just wonder what you would go to see.
OK, so you have to go to these things with the right attitude of mind (and I’m someone that used to enjoy the Worthing Carnival on August Bank Holiday – even though the reality was a few dressed up coal lorries and the Sally Army band) but I believe you have to get what you can out of life. The alternative is to close the curtains and curl up in the corner muttering ‘bah humbug!’ - or stick to your virtual reality gaming.
For those people that ‘wouldn’t go to see it even if it was at the end of my street’ I just wonder what you would go to see.
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Sergei's Celebration
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Have you ever tried to juggle bears? It bleedin hard, they really hate it.
mike79
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It looked fine which I was suprised with!
The tall one
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Oh well. I think the 80,000 torch bearers and the crowds watching it probably do not agree with you.
Seagull58
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1746: Our last torchbearer here is Clare Forbes who contracted meningitis when she was 17 years old and lost both legs, some fingers, and suffered a brain injury to the cerebellum which has left her with a condition called downbeat nystagmus which covers balance and speech.
In 2005, she completed the London marathon in 19 hours and 10 minutes and in November 2005 she completed the New York Marathon in 12 hours and 19 minutes.
She has also completed the Great South Run and many 5k and 10k runs, all for charity, raising many thousands of pounds.
Clare was able to do this with the aid of her stepfather as her eyes and for balance.
I may be an old softy but I find this to be very emotional and makes the whole torch relay worthwhile. Good for you, Clare.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
1746: Our last torchbearer here is Clare Forbes who contracted meningitis when she was 17 years old and lost both legs, some fingers, and suffered a brain injury to the cerebellum which has left her with a condition called downbeat nystagmus which covers balance and speech.
In 2005, she completed the London marathon in 19 hours and 10 minutes and in November 2005 she completed the New York Marathon in 12 hours and 19 minutes.
She has also completed the Great South Run and many 5k and 10k runs, all for charity, raising many thousands of pounds.
Clare was able to do this with the aid of her stepfather as her eyes and for balance.
Taking 7 hours off your best time for the marathon in 8 months is quite an achievement.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
Yes, it's a load of nonsense ut that doesn't mean it shouldn't be enjoyed. If we all only did "meaningful" things life would be very dull.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
You are a complete badger.
Don't know if this has been mentioned, but well done for cheering Samsung execs/journalists...
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It was fantastic in Arundel. On another aspect, anyone see the front of today's Argus, I thought the copper was Adam el Abd, at first glance.
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Torch is coming to Bexhill today
hart's shirt
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Indeed. It was very moving to watch her run knowing a little of all the challenges that she's faced in her life.
From what I saw over the live stream before the signal went down, everybody who was there seemed to be having a wonderful time.
The flame will be over the North Seven Sisters Cliffs today with Beachy Head in the background. Weather permitting, it should be a great sight.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
Here's my sister with the torch in Ashford.
http://www.dealer-events.co.uk/photos/53/536c2aef4913b939cc5cf5e80d939e71.jpg
http://www.dealer-events.co.uk/photos/53/536c2aef4913b939cc5cf5e80d939e71.jpg
Lush
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Do any of the naysayers have any better suggestions of a way to bring a bit of the Olympics to so many people, all around the UK?
I keep trying to buy a genuine torch from ebay but they are all currently going for £4k+
I went to see it in Hove yesterday. Whilst it was fun I was quite surprised/shocked by the level of corporate advertising; all the kids were either waving Coca Cola disc things or banging these blue Sanyo objects together. A bit wierd really.