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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham

well folks, here it is....

i know it wont be on thesame scales as the one we all followed a few weeks ago but i am just as excited

bring on the superhumans

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

its going to be ace im sure

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Got it on here, will be an amazing 11 days,

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

joys of C4... adverts

might sky plus it and watch it back later, only 6 mins in and first ad break lol

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

watch out for the brit jonnie peacock 19 year old (peacock apt name for this site lol) the fastest man with one leg, 10.85 seconds for the 100 metres, he will break his own world record

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham


"joys of C4... adverts

might sky plus it and watch it back later, only 6 mins in and first ad break lol "

thats quite quick for C4, maybe they are trying to move the breaks about to minimise them affecting the coverage?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham

got my pear cider ready and my knitting

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"well folks, here it is....

i know it wont be on thesame scales as the one we all followed a few weeks ago but i am just as excited

bring on the superhumans "

I'm one of the 55% of the population who had no interest in the Olympics, so I've got none in this whatever it is either .

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I'm really looking forward to watching it. It's just a shame it is on a channel that will be interrupted by adverts.

Good luck to everyone who is taking part in the games x

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham


"well folks, here it is....

i know it wont be on thesame scales as the one we all followed a few weeks ago but i am just as excited

bring on the superhumans

I'm one of the 55% of the population who had no interest in the Olympics, so I've got none in this whatever it is either ."

good for you

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Hope fully this will be the last ad break for the main event

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman  over a year ago

Deviant City

I'm excited, cant wait....just the adverts as others have commented

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham


"Hope fully this will be the last ad break for the main event "

to be honest, there isnt much we can do about the ad breaks so i am not even thinking about them. Just sit back and enjoy the show.

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By *leurCouple  over a year ago

West Hull

I was hitting the wall at mile 20 on the London Marathon a few years ago and my legs were giving me such pain.

A young lady in a wheelchair passed me and said "Come on not far now you can do it"

She had no legs below the knee

I have never ever complained again - or given up on anything I have set out to do.

Truely inspirational human beings. Heroes every one. Bless them all

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

nothing worse than echo.. lol.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Have just got back from hols and we are watching it too .............. looking great so far

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham


"nothing worse than echo.. lol. "

silence maybe??

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

old queenie looks a little bit happier tonite

Wolf

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman  over a year ago

Deviant City


"old queenie looks a little bit happier tonite

Wolf

"

she does!

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Loving the brollies - I want the silver one. Tis a pity about the breaks but that's the way it will be this time.

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By *amschwingerzCouple  over a year ago

West

I think its shit that its relegated to Channel 4..any reason for this?

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"I think its shit that its relegated to Channel 4..any reason for this?"

Channel 4 won the bid to host the paralympics.... actually i think it is great they won it... arbit commercials, they are suppose to have a public service remit and it beats them showing big brother..

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I think its shit that its relegated to Channel 4..any reason for this?

Channel 4 won the bid to host the paralympics.... actually i think it is great they won it... arbit commercials, they are suppose to have a public service remit and it beats them showing big brother.."

They also advertised for and then auditioned lots of disabled people to present and interview on their coverage. I'm looking forward to seeing some new faces and hope it leads to long media careers for them.

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By *ashful BazMan  over a year ago

poole dorset


"I think its shit that its relegated to Channel 4..any reason for this?

Channel 4 won the bid to host the paralympics.... actually i think it is great they won it... arbit commercials, they are suppose to have a public service remit and it beats them showing big brother.."

Spot on as per usual Fabio, anything is better than big brother.

Your a very nice chap,

even though your a gooner!

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple  over a year ago

in Lancashire


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They also advertised for and then auditioned lots of disabled people to present and interview on their coverage. I'm looking forward to seeing some new faces and hope it leads to long media careers for them."

total respect to them for doing so...

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham


"I think its shit that its relegated to Channel 4..any reason for this?

Channel 4 won the bid to host the paralympics.... actually i think it is great they won it... arbit commercials, they are suppose to have a public service remit and it beats them showing big brother..

They also advertised for and then auditioned lots of disabled people to present and interview on their coverage. I'm looking forward to seeing some new faces and hope it leads to long media careers for them."

i loved the guy who intervied david cameron and boris.....he looked sooooooo excited!!!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I really should have paid more attention at geography when I was at school

Burkina Faso ????? Burundi ?????

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

What are the frocks made of? Even with the HD I can't work out if they are plastic or something else.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Dresses look like recycled plastic bags to me

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Nice shiny blue wellies.

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By *abloBackMan  over a year ago

London

John snow is embarrassingly bad as a commentator

Like the French tri colors with union jacks on the other side

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

loving the athletes walking in.....

hating jon snow.... he is mr doom and gloom.... does he have to talk about every war and every death!!!

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By *ipgloss..Woman  over a year ago

Stourbridge

I'm loving this!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I'm disappointed in myself that I cannot stay awake to watch the end. I'm knackered! And cold, didn't help waiting in the rain for the torch relay to pass earlier and it was two hours late. My feet are still cold! Night peeps enjoy the rest of the show x

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By *ashful BazMan  over a year ago

poole dorset


"loving the athletes walking in.....

hating jon snow.... he is mr doom and gloom.... does he have to talk about every war and every death!!! "

He needs locking away for the next fortnight, and he can take Miss Balding as well.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham

wow Alex Zanardi is competing or Italy. i met him when me and my friends used to stalk the F1 drivers at Silverstone....glad to see his accident hasnt stopped him competing in sports

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By *emmefataleWoman  over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"I think its shit that its relegated to Channel 4..any reason for this?

Channel 4 won the bid to host the paralympics.... actually i think it is great they won it... arbit commercials, they are suppose to have a public service remit and it beats them showing big brother..

They also advertised for and then auditioned lots of disabled people to present and interview on their coverage. I'm looking forward to seeing some new faces and hope it leads to long media careers for them.

i loved the guy who intervied david cameron and boris.....he looked sooooooo excited!!! "

He made me chuckle.....lovely guy....great smile!

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

The disparity between rich and poor countries is so marked on this parade. I am finding it interesting to see what I am reading into the sight of different wheelchairs, crutches and prosthesis'. Combine that with the size of the team present and it tells an interesting story.

Then Jon Snow, in his way, throws in the little snippet that x country could not send a competitor as they can't afford the flight.

Yet the joy and pleasure of those parading behind their flags is infectious.

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By *om1962Man  over a year ago

Brighton


"I loved the guy who intervied david cameron and boris.....he looked sooooooo excited!!! "

I thought he looked like "Smithy's" brother!

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By *ipgloss..Woman  over a year ago

Stourbridge


"The disparity between rich and poor countries is so marked on this parade. I am finding it interesting to see what I am reading into the sight of different wheelchairs, crutches and prosthesis'. Combine that with the size of the team present and it tells an interesting story.

Then Jon Snow, in his way, throws in the little snippet that x country could not send a competitor as they can't afford the flight.

Yet the joy and pleasure of those parading behind their flags is infectious."

That's so sad

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"The disparity between rich and poor countries is so marked on this parade. I am finding it interesting to see what I am reading into the sight of different wheelchairs, crutches and prosthesis'. Combine that with the size of the team present and it tells an interesting story.

Then Jon Snow, in his way, throws in the little snippet that x country could not send a competitor as they can't afford the flight.

Yet the joy and pleasure of those parading behind their flags is infectious.

That's so sad "

It is the world we live in. The thing I find sad is that the levels of disability in many of those countries could well be greater than the countries with lots of competitors. The acceptance and treatment of people with disabilities is also markedly different across the world.

The scale of this Paralympics is bigger than it has ever been - that is good news and worth celebrating.

I am really loving some of the outfits too.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I love it already. Superhumans.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

That they are.

They have just spoken to the lady in team GB who was blown up in the 7/7 bomb what an inspiring lady.

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Para Team GB is endless - we could heroes.

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By *yrdwomanWoman  over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I'm enjoying it.

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I am after one of team mexico's poncho's... they were class!!!!

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

A cheer for Stoke Mandeville - yay!

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

All in English this time - it really has come home.

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By *yrdwomanWoman  over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum


"A cheer for Stoke Mandeville - yay!"

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By *innamon!Woman  over a year ago

no matter

Princess Anne waving a flag i liked that.. Queenie looks a tadd bored.. but a great turnout ..

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I haven't got a Paralympic avatar sorted and the Games are now open.

Synchronised flag and chairs - tricky.

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By *ipgloss..Woman  over a year ago

Stourbridge


"I haven't got a Paralympic avatar sorted and the Games are now open.

Synchronised flag and chairs - tricky."

That did look tricky!

The whole thing has really opened my eyes. Superhumans indeed!

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

That's a versatile umbrella.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Been brilliant and so humbling

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By *nJ_NW_cplCouple  over a year ago

wirral

The word superhuman has found its true meaning. Cant wait for the games to begin.

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By *ixson-BallsMan  over a year ago

Blackpool


"watch out for the brit jonnie peacock 19 year old (peacock apt name for this site lol) the fastest man with one leg, 10.85 seconds for the 100 metres, he will break his own world record "

fookin ell....that IS fast!!!....and on only one leg...will look out for Johnnie Peacock when he runs...

good luck to all the competitors taking part...especially the gambians as i'm off there soon

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

The maze effect with the lighting looks great from the air.

I haven't got an apple! I can't be a record breaker.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham

bet stephen hawkins is a bit befuddled by this bit

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"joys of C4... adverts

might sky plus it and watch it back later, only 6 mins in and first ad break lol "

That would be a miracle! You only said a couple of weeks ago on the "New use for sky remotes" thread you didn't have Sky just an old remote from my grandparents.

I have five cobs and 2 batted haddock what can you do with them?

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By *yrdwomanWoman  over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum


"bet stephen hawkins is a bit befuddled by this bit "

He sounds fine to me.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I never mind watching these superhumans do their thing. brilliant

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

We weren't expecting a flying flame, were we? A future Paralympian. Fearless.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP   Woman  over a year ago

evesham

oh i do love that cauldron

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"oh i do love that cauldron "

I do too. That view through the middle as it comes together is so lovely. I went to the V&A last week and saw the little model.

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

OOOO! The wind is in the right direction and I can hear the fireworks. What a noise.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

It looks all rather jolly but why do they have a huge model of a naked pregnant woman with no arms and legs in the centre of the stage? It's almost kinky!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"OOOO! The wind is in the right direction and I can hear the fireworks. What a noise."

I love that!!

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"It looks all rather jolly but why do they have a huge model of a naked pregnant woman with no arms and legs in the centre of the stage? It's almost kinky! "

It's the Alison Lapper sculpture. Disabled people have sex too.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"It looks all rather jolly but why do they have a huge model of a naked pregnant woman with no arms and legs in the centre of the stage? It's almost kinky!

It's the Alison Lapper sculpture. Disabled people have sex too."

Yes they do !!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"It looks all rather jolly but why do they have a huge model of a naked pregnant woman with no arms and legs in the centre of the stage? It's almost kinky!

It's the Alison Lapper sculpture. Disabled people have sex too."

Whilst playing sport? I find it a bit out of place tbh.

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"It looks all rather jolly but why do they have a huge model of a naked pregnant woman with no arms and legs in the centre of the stage? It's almost kinky!

It's the Alison Lapper sculpture. Disabled people have sex too.

Whilst playing sport? I find it a bit out of place tbh."

Sex, sport - all much of a muchness.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Reading this post and as a parent off a disabled daughter, you have all made me smile. Where as on F/book they are saying that it was very long winded. When i was teaching my daughter to throw a ball it took almost 18 months as with anything else we do. She is 13 now and yes she can hold a ball but as for throwing it mmmmm it's at her feet normally....... So if you did think it was long winded then welcome to my world because i thought it was fabulous....

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Reading this post and as a parent off a disabled daughter, you have all made me smile. Where as on F/book they are saying that it was very long winded. When i was teaching my daughter to throw a ball it took almost 18 months as with anything else we do. She is 13 now and yes she can hold a ball but as for throwing it mmmmm it's at her feet normally....... So if you did think it was long winded then welcome to my world because i thought it was fabulous....

"

It was fabulous and well done to you for your work with your daughter - also fabulous.

The pacing is different for the Paralympic ceremony because the logistics are different. Getting chairs and other equipment with people and any help they may have is what is required and it takes time. There was a lot more flying stuff and the Flame coming across from the Orbit will also have caused some issues, I am sure.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Reading this post and as a parent off a disabled daughter, you have all made me smile. Where as on F/book they are saying that it was very long winded. When i was teaching my daughter to throw a ball it took almost 18 months as with anything else we do. She is 13 now and yes she can hold a ball but as for throwing it mmmmm it's at her feet normally....... So if you did think it was long winded then welcome to my world because i thought it was fabulous....

It was fabulous and well done to you for your work with your daughter - also fabulous.

The pacing is different for the Paralympic ceremony because the logistics are different. Getting chairs and other equipment with people and any help they may have is what is required and it takes time. There was a lot more flying stuff and the Flame coming across from the Orbit will also have caused some issues, I am sure."

Camaron (sorry if that is wrong)said in his speech tonight "that he hoped it would bring full awareness to all disabilities"..... Yes i think it will but there will be always some that don't...

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"joys of C4... adverts

might sky plus it and watch it back later, only 6 mins in and first ad break lol

That would be a miracle! You only said a couple of weeks ago on the "New use for sky remotes" thread you didn't have Sky just an old remote from my grandparents.

I have five cobs and 2 batted haddock what can you do with them? "

flattered you note every post i make.. you are correct i dont have sky but my wonderful grandparents offered to have it recorded.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"joys of C4... adverts

might sky plus it and watch it back later, only 6 mins in and first ad break lol

That would be a miracle! You only said a couple of weeks ago on the "New use for sky remotes" thread you didn't have Sky just an old remote from my grandparents.

I have five cobs and 2 batted haddock what can you do with them?

flattered you note every post i make.. you are correct i dont have sky but my wonderful grandparents offered to have it recorded."

3/10 for the save but you did say 'might' sky plus it not have got grandparents to do it. Might implies no decision made yet not preplanned issues. No I don't note every post you make far from it but I have a fantastic nose a very good memory for trivial things that don't make sense and I was also brought up next to a farm.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

These games will push some boundaries and challenge peoples thoughts over disabilities.

and I think that will be a positive thing

The opening ceremony was great and I'm looking forward to seeing the events tomorrow

Wolf

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I'm sure it will open peoples eye's and dispel some of the predujucy's that go along with the word "disabled"....I thin k it's gonna be mega brill.... Go team GB!!!

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By *leasureDomeMan  over a year ago

all over the place

I thought it was awesome.I loved the guy with no legs dancing. The Handel piece was note perfect and Team GB's entry was brilliant.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple  over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I thought it was awesome.I loved the guy with no legs dancing. The Handel piece was note perfect and Team GB's entry was brilliant.

"

the guy without legs was one of the highlights of the whole event, and the Alison Lapper sculpture being centre stage was an inspired choice..

awesome..

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