Winter Olympics - Vancouver, British Columbia

Post by **Linnea** » 02-12-2010 09:41 PM

Winter Olympics from beautiful British Columbia:

Anyone watching the opening ceremonies?
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Joolz · Post by **Joolz** » 02-12-2010 09:44 PM

:raising hand: We are!

I always watch the opening ceremonies, even if there's little else I watch.

I see it as a huge ritual that the whole world participates in, and I find that aspect fascinating.

starrmtn001 · Post by **starrmtn001** » 02-12-2010 10:32 PM

Absolutely!;)

Sean_in_Montreal · Post by **Sean_in_Montreal** » 02-12-2010 10:38 PM

Yes, of course.

Bobbi Snow · Post by **Bobbi Snow** » 02-13-2010 03:38 AM

It's SAD that the last pillar wouldn't deploy, but it was so much less intimidating than the Chinese opening ceremonies. It was entertaining, sweet, and so much more enjoyable, even though the Chinese one was spectacular. I LOVED it.

Joolz · Post by **Joolz** » 02-13-2010 04:05 AM

I loved them both.

Post by **Linnea** » 02-13-2010 04:09 AM

Brilliant. Enchanting. Moving. Well done, Canada!

I believe we have much to learn of what is really important and enduring about our very human selves, in relation to each other on this blue planet - from our neighbors to the north.

Was especially moved by K.D Lang's rendition of Hallelujah. Unforgettable performance.

As for the four pillars of the indoor torch - the tripod is the more symbolic and stable form. Providence, maybe?

My only gripe was not being able to see the opening ceremony in 'live time'. NBC did not broadcast it here until 9 PM.

Joolz · Post by **Joolz** » 02-13-2010 05:03 AM

I also looooved K.D Lang's performance! (She's one of my favorite vocalists anyhow, so that was a real treat!) And yes, the tape-delayed aspect was a bit frustrating out here on the west coast. I would much have preferred to see it LIVE.

Post by **Linnea** » 02-13-2010 05:10 AM

I was thinking of you during her performance, Joolz. I know how you love that voice. And what an incredible voice! One of the most notable vocalists of this century...

OMG · Post by **OMG** » 02-14-2010 10:38 AM

Bobbi Snow wrote: It's SAD that the last pillar wouldn't deploy, but it was so much less intimidating than the Chinese opening ceremonies. It was entertaining, sweet, and so much more enjoyable, even though the Chinese one was spectacular. I LOVED it.

If that pillar malfuction happened in the previous summer Olympics. Some guy would be taking a dip in the Pacific.

You know you watch too much Colbert Report when you see the giant polar bear come out and the first thing you think about is "Oh no Colbert must be freaking out"

I'm a little surpried they didn't just let the West Coast see it live. But I'm guessing the organizers would have liked it to be taped delayed for everybody and fast forward the awkward pausing during the pillar raise.

Joolz · Post by **Joolz** » 02-14-2010 02:29 PM

I am so warped. :p When the giant polar bear came rising up, I said (not seriously!), "Oh look! It's LOST Island!"

:p

Post by **Linnea** » 02-14-2010 05:32 PM

Haha!

Was that a polar bear? I thought it was a Grizzly bear!

Joolz · Post by **Joolz** » 02-14-2010 06:47 PM

Well, it was white... or it looked white to me, so I figured it was a polar bear... and my LOST-befuddled mind took it from there!

Post by **Linnea** » 02-14-2010 07:23 PM

Well, it was a Polar Bear. It was white and had the head shape of the Polar Bear. So, I am told on the homefront here.

Makes sense as well, as Grizzlies hibernate during the winter months.

Some are saying it was a Black Bear - just discovered - on a blog from Vancouver/ via NY Times?, I think:

http://vancouver2010.blogs.nytimes.com/ ... -ceremony/

There is supposed to be a discussion somewhere in these blog postings...

Post by **Linnea** » 02-14-2010 08:25 PM

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Spirit Bear...