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over a year ago
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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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"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"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
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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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"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 *leurCouple
over a year ago
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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 *abioMan
over a year ago
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"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
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"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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"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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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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"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
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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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"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 *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago
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"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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"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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"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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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 *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"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
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"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)
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"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
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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
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"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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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)
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"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)
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"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)
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"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
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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
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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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"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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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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