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bowser
24 July 2014 09:44:26

Seemed to me like much of that opening ceremony was designed by a committee of suits sitting in London, brainstorming their best Scottish cliches. So we get Nessy, heather, kilts, shortbread and teacakes. Interesting to see if our Scottish members felt at all patronised by it... I suppose the McBarrowman gay kiss was somewhat controversial, given that homosexuality is illegal in many of the nations that are taking part.

Originally Posted by: doctormog 

I'm not sure about London suits designing it but I agree with the rest of the comment. 😁 Interesting to see absolutely no mention of the historic heart of Scotland (Stirling) or it's third biggest city and economic powerhouse (Aberdeen) in their starting piece showcasing Scotland. Still from a cringeworthy perspective in hindsight it is probably better to be excluded! I'm hoping the sport will be better. 😝 From a personal perspective it is nice to know that one of the pupils I taught 2 years ago is competing in the Games.

Originally Posted by: Arcus 


Crass celebration of Weegieness... Predictable really.

Matty H
24 July 2014 10:01:44

Seemed to me like much of that opening ceremony was designed by a committee of suits sitting in London, brainstorming their best Scottish cliches. So we get Nessy, heather, kilts, shortbread and teacakes. Interesting to see if our Scottish members felt at all patronised by it...

I suppose the McBarrowman gay kiss was somewhat controversial, given that homosexuality is illegal in many of the nations that are taking part.

Originally Posted by: doctormog 



I'm not sure about London suits designing it but I agree with the rest of the comment. 😁

Interesting to see absolutely no mention of the historic heart of Scotland (Stirling) or it's third biggest city and economic powerhouse (Aberdeen) in their starting piece showcasing Scotland. Still from a cringeworthy perspective in hindsight it is probably better to be excluded!

I'm hoping the sport will be better. 😝

From a personal perspective it is nice to know that one of the pupils I taught 2 years ago is competing in the Games.

Originally Posted by: Arcus 



So you failed him in his chosen field and he had to turn to sports instead? 😝 😉
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MonkeyLobster
24 July 2014 12:59:35
Hi, Arcus.

Yup, thought it was really embarrassing, but what can you expect when Labour controlled Glasgow City Council had a hand, or should I say a manky paw, in making it. So typical of how Labour in Scotland view this country.
SEMerc
24 July 2014 13:10:12

The one good thing about the Commonwealth Games is that the English get to hear the proper national anthem.

Saint Snow
24 July 2014 13:47:22

Hi, Arcus. Yup, thought it was really embarrassing, but what can you expect when Labour controlled Glasgow City Council had a hand, or should I say a manky paw, in making it. So typical of how Labour in Scotland view this country.

Originally Posted by: MonkeyLobster 


 


Was there any reference to the Darien Scheme in the show?


 


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doctormog
24 July 2014 13:57:23

Seemed to me like much of that opening ceremony was designed by a committee of suits sitting in London, brainstorming their best Scottish cliches. So we get Nessy, heather, kilts, shortbread and teacakes. Interesting to see if our Scottish members felt at all patronised by it...

I suppose the McBarrowman gay kiss was somewhat controversial, given that homosexuality is illegal in many of the nations that are taking part.

Originally Posted by: Matty H 



I'm not sure about London suits designing it but I agree with the rest of the comment. 😁

Interesting to see absolutely no mention of the historic heart of Scotland (Stirling) or it's third biggest city and economic powerhouse (Aberdeen) in their starting piece showcasing Scotland. Still from a cringeworthy perspective in hindsight it is probably better to be excluded!

I'm hoping the sport will be better. 😝

From a personal perspective it is nice to know that one of the pupils I taught 2 years ago is competing in the Games.

Originally Posted by: doctormog 



So you failed him in his chosen field and he had to turn to sports instead? 😝 😉

Originally Posted by: Arcus 



😛

He is a she and she is in the middle of a Chemical Enginerring degree too. [sn_bsmil]
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ARTzeman
24 July 2014 14:02:14

Enland triumphs with the first gold medal of the Game. Jodie Simpson for the triathlon .....





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SEMerc
24 July 2014 14:15:36


Enland triumphs with the first gold medal of the Game. Jodie Simpson for the triathlon .....


Originally Posted by: ARTzeman 


Nailed on certainty for an England gold (in the next couple of hours) in the Men's Triathlon.

ARTzeman
25 July 2014 08:21:21

ENGLAND on top 6 Gold. 7 Silver. 4 Bronze. Total of  17 Medals.





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Gooner
25 July 2014 08:50:28


I really cant get excited about this. Sorry 


Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 


Totally agree , Olympics or nothing .

Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



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Ike
25 July 2014 14:53:56

A disappointing set of replies, but perhaps not surprising to find on a website where the 'Events' forecast is apparently unaware of the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup, or even Wickerman!


As an Englishman who was fortunate enough to buy tickets for the Opening Ceremony, I'm pleased to be able to assure you that it was the most spectacular event I've ever had the good fortune to attend.  The venue was amazing and 100% full, whilst the noise from the 40k crowd just can't be described.  The choice of music etc. might not all to have been everybody's choice, but it was varied and there was a good mixture.  I particularly liked the Amy MacDonald/Rod Stewart piece, and also the Calvin Harris/Andy Stewart arrangement was brilliant.  Only downside was that the Red Arrows flew straight over the main stand roof so nobody saw them!


With regard to any effect on the referendum vote;  I'm told that the Yes vote crept further up, and more important continues to rise steadily every time Linneker says anything on TV.


Regarding the ability of the Scots to organise, well you had to be there to see it.  No delays on getting in through airport standard security, helpful stewards all over the place, reasonably priced food and drink, and the biggest fleet of bought in buses for Park & Ride that you could imagine.  Went in on one from Morecambe and out on one borrowed from Wales.  Was driving away from P&R 30 minutes after end of show.


Here in Leeds everybody at work talking about yesterdays results, and there's lots of interest.


I'm putting the generally cretinuous tone of comments down to the usual Glasgow/Edinburgh/Aberdeen rivalry and the opinion of many southrons that if it ain't in London it ain't no good.


Ike


 


 

ARTzeman
25 July 2014 15:48:00

Another bronze to the tally.. Making 18 medals overall.





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doctormog
25 July 2014 15:55:57

A disappointing set of replies, but perhaps not surprising to find on a website where the 'Events' forecast is apparently unaware of the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup, or even Wickerman!


As an Englishman who was fortunate enough to buy tickets for the Opening Ceremony, I'm pleased to be able to assure you that it was the most spectacular event I've ever had the good fortune to attend.  The venue was amazing and 100% full, whilst the noise from the 40k crowd just can't be described.  The choice of music etc. might not all to have been everybody's choice, but it was varied and there was a good mixture.  I particularly liked the Amy MacDonald/Rod Stewart piece, and also the Calvin Harris/Andy Stewart arrangement was brilliant.  Only downside was that the Red Arrows flew straight over the main stand roof so nobody saw them!


With regard to any effect on the referendum vote;  I'm told that the Yes vote crept further up, and more important continues to rise steadily every time Linneker says anything on TV.


Regarding the ability of the Scots to organise, well you had to be there to see it.  No delays on getting in through airport standard security, helpful stewards all over the place, reasonably priced food and drink, and the biggest fleet of bought in buses for Park & Ride that you could imagine.  Went in on one from Morecambe and out on one borrowed from Wales.  Was driving away from P&R 30 minutes after end of show.


Here in Leeds everybody at work talking about yesterdays results, and there's lots of interest.


I'm putting the generally cretinuous tone of comments down to the usual Glasgow/Edinburgh/Aberdeen rivalry and the opinion of many southrons that if it ain't in London it ain't no good.


Ike


 


 

Originally Posted by: Ike 



I have a several friends that were there and would echo your comments. It was a bit cheesy though 😝

Having said that I fully support the Games and will be there next week and can't wait. (They could still have acknowledged Aberdeen's existence in their "tour of Scotland" though).

As far as the sport is concerned, the home team are putting in a very good showing so far and were still third in the medal table the last time I looked. Nice to see an Aberdonian (Neil Fachie) just getting a gold for Scotland in the tandem cycling with Craig MacLean piloting.
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Matty H
25 July 2014 16:06:22
Welsh team disgraced by a drugs cheat.
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ARTzeman
25 July 2014 16:54:45

ENGLAND ON 19 WITH A GOLD JUST ADDED...DOING WELL......





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David M Porter
25 July 2014 19:38:08

Welsh team disgraced by a drugs cheat.

Originally Posted by: Matty H 


If it's proved the individual concerned knowingky took performance enhancing drugs or anything like that, they should be banned from their sport for good. Cheating has no place in sport whatsoever.

Lenzie, Glasgow

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Matty H
25 July 2014 20:07:11

Welsh team disgraced by a drugs cheat.

Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


If it's proved the individual concerned knowingky took performance enhancing drugs or anything like that, they should be banned from their sport for good. Cheating has no place in sport whatsoever.

Originally Posted by: Matty H 



And the entire welsh team thrown out of the competition. I agree...
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Gooner
25 July 2014 21:21:01


A disappointing set of replies, but perhaps not surprising to find on a website where the 'Events' forecast is apparently unaware of the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup, or even Wickerman!


As an Englishman who was fortunate enough to buy tickets for the Opening Ceremony, I'm pleased to be able to assure you that it was the most spectacular event I've ever had the good fortune to attend.  The venue was amazing and 100% full, whilst the noise from the 40k crowd just can't be described.  The choice of music etc. might not all to have been everybody's choice, but it was varied and there was a good mixture.  I particularly liked the Amy MacDonald/Rod Stewart piece, and also the Calvin Harris/Andy Stewart arrangement was brilliant.  Only downside was that the Red Arrows flew straight over the main stand roof so nobody saw them!


With regard to any effect on the referendum vote;  I'm told that the Yes vote crept further up, and more important continues to rise steadily every time Linneker says anything on TV.


Regarding the ability of the Scots to organise, well you had to be there to see it.  No delays on getting in through airport standard security, helpful stewards all over the place, reasonably priced food and drink, and the biggest fleet of bought in buses for Park & Ride that you could imagine.  Went in on one from Morecambe and out on one borrowed from Wales.  Was driving away from P&R 30 minutes after end of show.


Here in Leeds everybody at work talking about yesterdays results, and there's lots of interest.


I'm putting the generally cretinuous tone of comments down to the usual Glasgow/Edinburgh/Aberdeen rivalry and the opinion of many southrons that if it ain't in London it ain't no good.


Ike


 


 


 


Originally Posted by: Ike 


Utter nonsense


The CG is mainly for those who cant get a gold in the Olympics

Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



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Matty H
25 July 2014 21:23:36
😂
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Gooner
25 July 2014 21:24:15


Welsh team disgraced by a drugs cheat.

Originally Posted by: Matty H 


If it's proved the individual concerned knowingky took performance enhancing drugs or anything like that, they should be banned from their sport for good. Cheating has no place in sport whatsoever.


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 



And the entire welsh team thrown out of the competition. I agree...

Originally Posted by: Matty H 


Remember anything after T120 is really Just For Fun



Marcus
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David M Porter
25 July 2014 21:44:00


Welsh team disgraced by a drugs cheat.

Originally Posted by: Matty H 


If it's proved the individual concerned knowingky took performance enhancing drugs or anything like that, they should be banned from their sport for good. Cheating has no place in sport whatsoever.


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 



And the entire welsh team thrown out of the competition. I agree...

Originally Posted by: Matty H 


ROFL!

Lenzie, Glasgow

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ARTzeman
26 July 2014 07:38:40

Nice total of medals this morning ....32..... 12 Gold  ...   11 Silver ... 9 Bronze.


Australia on  32 also but in second place as England have 1 extra gold medal .... 





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ARTzeman
26 July 2014 12:48:10

Nice total of Medals so far today....  33 ....   12 Gold    11 Silver   10 Bronze.  Just in front of Australia ... But they have 33 also.





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ARTzeman
27 July 2014 11:36:20

Australia in front with the medals with 54...  England in 2nd position with 45.  Scotland  3rd with 25.  Wales   8th with 17. Northern Ireland  21st with 1 medal.


 





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ARTzeman
28 July 2014 08:24:09

Australia   1st.    73   Medals


England    2nd    57   Medals


Scotland   3rd    30    Medals


Wales       8th    18    Medals


N.Ireland  22nd    1    Medal 





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