Can the adults please smoke?- Page 88

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2175

Posted: 8/4/04 at 9:49pm

we've actually had a number of clients who cancelled going to Athens -because of security fears - and opted for the trip to Bermuda instead.

The networks that have the Olympics - lately NBC - always take clients to the actual event, but they also provide another entertainment option going to someplace closer where people can participate in activities and not just watch the games...this year the alternate trip is to Bermuda.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

Updated On: 8/4/04 at 09:49 PM

[Unknown User]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2176

Posted: 8/4/04 at 9:51pm

NYadgal - yes, the russian couple - she went on to have a solo career a few years later.

Also, the Protopopovs - a little earlier - but breathtaking.

And skating will forever have Dick Buttons voice attached to it - much like the olympics and Jim McKay.

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2177

Posted: 8/4/04 at 9:53pm

One thing I will NEVER understand is the judging system.

Remember when they had to do the compulsaries?

I love seeing old films of Dick Buttons skate...

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2178

Posted: 8/4/04 at 9:56pm

Was anyone else annoyed during the last Winter Olympics when the judges 'reversed' themselves and awarded a Gold medal to the Canadian couple - Sale and Pelltier?

I felt sorry for the Russian couple who won it outright...

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[Unknown User]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2179

Posted: 8/4/04 at 9:57pm

the unfortunate Russian pair was Godeeva and Grinkov. The current system I haven't even attempted to figure out. It's all so political anyway.

Remember the hurdler Edwin Moses who didn't lose a single race for over a decade of his racing career?

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2180

Posted: 8/4/04 at 9:57pm

I found the name of the couple I was thinking of -
Ekatareena Gordiva and Sergei Grinkov.
(I'm sure I butchered the spelling...)

So sad.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

Updated On: 8/4/04 at 09:57 PM

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2181

Posted: 8/4/04 at 9:58pm

DG - sorry, I didn't see your post...

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[Unknown User]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2182

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:00pm

Better to have two people post the info than none at all

Eric Hayden - speed skater.
Jim Nabor (NOT Gomer) - swimmer.
The 84 hockey team
Princess Anne in the equestrian events

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2183

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:00pm

Moses - yes, he had an amazing record!

And, who was that woman runner years ago who such a crybaby when she and someone else had a mishap? (so much for my memory tonight...)

editing message to add name -
Mary Decker (now Slaney).

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

Updated On: 8/4/04 at 10:00 PM

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2184

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:03pm

Oh, Eric Hayden - he was such a star!

And, Dan Jansen - the drama/agony of his defeat, but the thrill of his victory!

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[mominator]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2185

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:03pm

Mary Deker Slaney? She was tripped by a South African runner by the name of Zola Budd

"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Conan O'Brien

[Unknown User]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2186

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:04pm

NYadgal - I think it was Mary something - that famous picture of her down on the track WAILING. Hard, I guess, to comprehend working so long and hard, only to have it vanish in an instant like that.

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2187

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:05pm

yes - that's it!

I remember people were so divided over whose fault it was. My opinion was that she ran into Zola Budd's path...but, of course, I was nowhere near there, so my opinion isn't worth a penny!

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[mominator]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2188

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:07pm

If I remember right. In this race the runners start out in their own track and then make their way to the inside of the track

"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Conan O'Brien

[Unknown User]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2189

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:07pm

Speaking of running, did either of you ladies read The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren?

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2190

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:08pm

I always ADORE the pomp and circumstance of the Olympics, and get so choked up (ok...I admit...I weep) when the flag is raised and the national anthem is played. Especially when it's for an American - although it's one time when I'm thrilled for any winner!

The Opening Ceremonies are always so hopeful - with the parade of athletes and the oaths they take - and the lighting of the torch. I pretty much just cry for the duration of the Games.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[mominator]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2191

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:08pm

That one is somewhere in my pile to read

"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Conan O'Brien

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2192

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:09pm

mom, I think you're right.

DG - no, I didn't. Do you recommend it?

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[Unknown User]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2193

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:09pm

the opening and closing ceremonies of the last winter games were gorgeous!

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2194

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:10pm

That was such a special Olympics. First after 9/11.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[Unknown User]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2195

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:11pm

It's an OK read - came out in the late 70's - one of the first mainstream gay love stories - which was written by a woman (who later came out) For a long time, Paul Newman was going to star. One of those things that hollywood just wouldn't touch.

Another book from that time I loved was "A Time to Love, A Time to Mourn."

[mominator]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2196

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:12pm

I myself loved the Sydney Games! Can't say much for the Salt Lake Games as Mitt Rommney ( The guy in charge after the scandle) is now my Govoner

"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Conan O'Brien

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2197

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:13pm

oh, that book was so moving!

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[NYadgal]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2198

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:14pm

mom - people either loved or hated him...
I do give him credit for pulling together an incredible event. The atmosphere was so hospitable!

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[Unknown User]

re: can the adults please smoke?#2199

Posted: 8/4/04 at 10:15pm

Hmmmmm - Mr. Romney - can't say he's one of my favorites. Do you live in Boston, mominator? Beautiful city, at least the parts of it I've seen.