Just in case you missed it, here's a clip of the lighting of the flame which was incredible. It was totally unique and, I think, unbeatable. It'll go down as the best flame lighting ever! David Beckham brought the flame down the Thames in a speed boat, then Steve Redgrave ran the torch into the arena and passed it on to young athletes of the future - inspired. Each country came into the arena carrying a small copper container (petal) and no one knew what they were for until the moment you'll see in the clip. It's not the best clip, too early I think, so if you can find a better one, please post it.
So, here it is. Absolutely the best torch lighting ceremony that has ever been. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL2PSoo7F-w

"Abide with Me" by Emeli Sande ............

stunning .. brought tears and shivers ..

Guess what????? I'm going! We've got tickets to the archery competition for Wednesday. I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it. :lol:

I thought the opening was brillaint. A lot better than I thought it would be. I especially enjoyed the James Bond bit.

Why do commentators, particularly on Olympic sports, inform us that the history books will need to be rewritten every time someone breaks a record?

History is set. Unless you have a time machine you can't change it. The current record holder's name may have changed not the previous record holders. It's almost as if they want to completely erase the achievements of previous athletes. Surely that's not in keeping with the Olympic spirit.

We've just gone from 12th in the medals table to 5TH!!!!!

4 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze!!!!!!!!


AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEP 1st Gold in a shooting discapline. OUTSTANDING STUFF :)