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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 08:27 PM
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Who's ready for World Politics, er, The Olympics !
It's just not the same is it? h/t You Tube, I found some of my favorite moments, and you?

Torvill and Dean
http://youtube.com/watch?v=t2zbbN4OL98

Mary Lou Retton
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sya66z4mCiA

Miracle on Ice
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fztlLwgSFCg


Sigh.



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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 08:33 PM
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1. I'm not. There are some events I love to see, but my heart isn't
Edited on Mon Jul-28-08 08:33 PM by babylonsister
really into it. I'll probably watch some of it, like gymnastics.

Sure would be nice if the Iraqi athletes could compete. I 'hope' that has yet to be determined and they reverse their decision.
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 08:43 PM
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2. did you watch the Miracle video....?
It will never be that great again in American v.World sports. Those were scrappy college hockey players who defeated a World Power Hockey Team :) Doesn't get much better than that :hi:
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 08:52 PM
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3. I do remember that! I also remember Louganis hitting his head.
OUCH! And Mary Lou, and lots of other moments, including the opening ceremonies. Not this year, at least as of now.
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 09:13 PM
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5. Ouch...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7kPNjkGf4vM&feature=related
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 08:55 PM
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4. Today's Olympics are more about corporations
drugs and sponsors. The Swoosh versus three stripes!!
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 09:26 PM
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6. ...and political campaigns !
Didn't Obama's camp buy about $5 mil in ads. GoBama!
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 09:40 PM
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7. Tonya !
http://youtube.com/watch?v=g7ZnC-wxEyI
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 09:42 PM
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8. i love the giant slalom and the ski jumping. I like the winter olympics but i will be watching
basketball and diving from the high board, that i watch through my fingers after Greg Louganis.
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jul-28-08 09:48 PM
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9. Kerry Strug !
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KsQcwHc1Jfw
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