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Olympics, Paralympics, both or neither!
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Jo | Report | 29 Sep 2004 20:14 |
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Hubby and I have just got back from picking up his boss from Gatwick. What we didn't realise was the Paralympic atheletes returned whilst we were there. It was a great atmosphere, everyone had flags and were clapping them all through arrivals. It was great...... |
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Lily | Report | 29 Sep 2004 08:49 |
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I agree - we should admire the athletes for their talents but I also admire them for their great courage and determination to overcome their physical problems - how many of us would have such grit? |
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ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom | Report | 27 Sep 2004 19:01 |
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i like to watch the paralympics and the olympics because I like to cheer on England...to me it is just our atheletes that i see that rather than their disabilities. Elaine x |
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Lily | Report | 27 Sep 2004 17:56 |
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Bob, I wasn't listening properly, just caught bits......... |
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Bobtanian | Report | 27 Sep 2004 17:49 |
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Dilys, scaled down, not cancelled.......... |
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Researching: |
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John | Report | 27 Sep 2004 17:09 |
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I heard the same too Dilys. |
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Lily | Report | 27 Sep 2004 17:07 |
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What was that I just caught on the news - children killed on a bus travelling to see the paralympics? I think they said that the closing ceremony would be cancelled as a mark of respect |
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Fi aka Wheelie Spice | Report | 13 Aug 2004 21:13 |
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Chrissie, I will try my best. When I can get hold of her. |
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Christine2 | Report | 13 Aug 2004 21:10 |
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Oh wow - I am VERY impressed, I think she is brilliant and would have been shouting for her anyway. I would feel very honoured if you could give her my best wishes. I voted for her when she won an award. Chrissie |
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Sprack | Report | 13 Aug 2004 21:08 |
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I always watch the paralympics as well. jenny x |
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Fi aka Wheelie Spice | Report | 13 Aug 2004 21:04 |
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My friend is Tanni Grey-Thompson who has 14 Paralympics Medals, 9 of which are GOLD! |
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Christine2 | Report | 13 Aug 2004 21:01 |
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Hi Fi I will thanks and thank you for looking for me.. Who is your friend by the way? Can we shout for him/her? Chrissie |
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Fi aka Wheelie Spice | Report | 13 Aug 2004 20:58 |
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Chrissie, they usually are. I just checked the dates for you on the BBC website. Not sure why the delay. Glad you will be back in time. Enjoy both the games!!! |
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Christine2 | Report | 13 Aug 2004 20:55 |
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Thanks Fi, you've made my night. I come back on 17th so will only miss 1 day. I thought that you meant they were on straight after the olympics. Brilliant. Chrissie |
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Fi aka Wheelie Spice | Report | 13 Aug 2004 20:53 |
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Paralympic Games run from 17 - 28 September! Fi |
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Ian | Report | 13 Aug 2004 20:51 |
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would like to watch as much as poss, but as my family arnt sport lovers i think i'll be banished to the bedroom to watch it, yes the paralympics are just as important , its about competition no matter what your abilities or disabilities |
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Christine2 | Report | 13 Aug 2004 20:49 |
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Oh Fi, I am so disappointed. I always watch the paralympics, I love them, but I didn't realise that they were on straight after the olympics when I shall be on holiday. What are the actual dates please, do you know? Thanks - Chrissie p.s. Yes I shall be glued to the olympics whenever possible. |
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Lisa | Report | 13 Aug 2004 20:48 |
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did you see the opening games.it was better than the sydney olympic.x |
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Daniel | Report | 13 Aug 2004 20:46 |
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You have to watch the Olympics. I hate sport but just like any other major sporting event, everyone just has to watch. Its an unspoken law in my eyes. |
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Fi aka Wheelie Spice | Report | 13 Aug 2004 20:44 |
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What will you be watching? I have a friend who is one of the Paralympians and even though they will not get as much publicity as the Olympians will, I hope people on this site will support them in their efforts. BBC will be showing 1.5 hours of coverage per day of the Paralympic Games so please look out for them 17 - 28 September. By rights they should be competing alongside their Olympic Team Mates!!!! Fi |
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