Beezerk
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Forgive my dumbness but Rod Stewart?
*scratches head*
*scratches head*
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Countries always drag out the old icons for an opening ceremony - Paul McCartney for example at London 2012
Caught bits of it when I got in from pub. Thought the ceremony itself was great but was it just me that found all this UNICEF and fund raising stuff at an opening ceremony a little uncomfy. It's a sporting event, not Sport Aid or Red Nose Day and not really sure it has a place. Fantastic cause and applaud the work they do, but it detracted from the whole feeling for me. What next, the Olympic opening ceremony sponsored by McDonalds. Might just be me though
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
I felt totally the opposite, a good chance to do good.
Totally blocked the system my £5 took about an hour to confirm, they had to issue a warning not to repost.
I hope that will be a lasting legacy from Glasgow.
CheltenhamHacker
Journeyman Pro
For once, i completely agree with you DfT. The Commonwealth Games being the "Friendly Games", it seems the perfect arena to launch a campaign like that! They only asked for donations once, well done Glasgow.
Quite like the opening ceremony. Classic Scottish to me, didn't try and make itself out to be something it wasn't!
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Said to the Mrs last night " I hope that baton is easy to open, its been shut for nearly a year so I hope it's not stuck" then the struggle :rofl:
Didn't see it all however
The Queen at Celtic Park
God Save the Queen Sung at Celtic Park
Red hand of Ulster at Celtic Park
2 of the 3 not seen since.................well thats a thread that's long since dead......a bit like........... oh it doesnt matter
Didn't see it all however
The Queen at Celtic Park
God Save the Queen Sung at Celtic Park
Red hand of Ulster at Celtic Park
2 of the 3 not seen since.................well thats a thread that's long since dead......a bit like........... oh it doesnt matter
asking for money once was imo totally acceptable and justified, a chance to ask a BILLION people to donate once and for one cause, children. Children are the most vulnerable people in any society and if 10 seconds sending a text once at the same time as another billion people saves even one childs life it was soooooo worth it.
As for the ceremony I would like to have seen more 'culture' over teacakes but overall it was a good ceremony. The ballet and reworking of 500 miles was excellent, as was Benedetti.
I did notice after the athletes had all paraded in that the cleaners were not far behind............, then I realised it was the Scotland team #AwwwwNawwwwwww
As for the ceremony I would like to have seen more 'culture' over teacakes but overall it was a good ceremony. The ballet and reworking of 500 miles was excellent, as was Benedetti.
I did notice after the athletes had all paraded in that the cleaners were not far behind............, then I realised it was the Scotland team #AwwwwNawwwwwww
BoadieBroadus
Q-School Graduate
thought the ceremony was pretty much ok once they got SuBo off the stage. the john barrowman bit at the beginning just didn't work for me. bit too kids panto for my liking.
at least SuBo added humour in that the word she "missed" was "mist"
at least SuBo added humour in that the word she "missed" was "mist"
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
I thought the whirling Tunnocks tea cakes was very cultural, different but cultural.
Dolly the sheep was also very funny. IMO.
Dolly the sheep was also very funny. IMO.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Rod was so much better I thought than Macca - maybe I just like that first song he sang - very Scottish roots
John Barrowman usually has a Crankie in tow- disappointed wee Jannette 'wisnae' there shouting Fandabidozy to her Majesty. One would have loved that.:mmm:
Fyldewhite
Tour Winner
Sure it's great for Glasgow and assume with this weather it will lift the area and create a lot of interest. But frankly, in sporting terms I'd rather watch the darts.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
in the words of John McEnroe "You cannot be serious"
From the overhead camera it was quite artistic, in an Andy Warhol sort of way.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
I take it you missed the Women's Triathlon then, that was very exciting to watch
Well done England, gold and bronze
Beezerk
Money List Winner
lol, just made me want a (another) biscuit:rofl:
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Said to the Mrs last night " I hope that baton is easy to open, its been shut for nearly a year so I hope it's not stuck" then the struggle :rofl:
Didn't see it all however
The Queen at Celtic Park
God Save the Queen Sung at Celtic Park
Red hand of Ulster at Celtic Park
2 of the 3 not seen since.................well thats a thread that's long since dead......a bit like........... oh it doesnt matter
Yes - it was a sight for sore eyes - now we have to find an equivalent fopr the shibboleths associated with the other place west side of George Square.
Good show I thought. Simple and nothing too dragged out. Enjoyed the couple from Scottish Ballet dance alone on the vast stage that was the whole ground to that nice arrangement of I'm Gonna Be (500 miles)
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Great day for Scotland.....10 medals, 4 gold.
England lead with 16.
England lead with 16.
