Who's Excited about the Winter Olympics? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Schmoopie · 02-12-2010, 05:59 AM

I can't wait! I wish I could be there, but it's soooo expensive and frankly, I can't afford anything right now. At least it's nice to know that I was in Whistler last summer so I got to see the luge and bought a few Olympic souvenirs. I wish I had bought more, though! My favorite event is the ice dancing, with Tessa and Scott Virtue, who are from Canada, but I've got everything set to record on my DVR, so I'll be watching most of the Olympics. It will certainly be interesting, since Vancouver and Whistler don't have enough snow and yet Dallas has gotten 14+ inches, not to mention the east coast getting several feet!

Personally I'm happy about the mild winter, but I hope Vancouver and Whistler can make due!

I'm ticked that CBC isn't showing any of the games and that NBC has decided to put everything on 3 hour tape delay. Hello.... we're in the same time zone as Vancouver! Just nuts!!

Oh well, I hope the athletes do well, and I have to admit I'm not cheering for the Americans in every sport. In ice dancing, of course Tricia and Scott from Canada and in cross country skiing, there is a Peruvian guy who's married to a Seattle woman. I forget his name but they were featured in the paper last week, so I'll be cheering for him.

And of course our own Apollo Ono. Anyone seen that Nyquil commercial he's in?

catlover79 · 02-12-2010, 02:25 PM

Other than figure skating, I'm not into it that much.

Big C · 02-12-2010, 03:46 PM

My favorite Winter Olympic events are hockey and skiing.

HuntingtonM15 · 02-12-2010, 03:55 PM

I love the Winter Olympics. I can't believe it's been 4 years already. I hope Apolo Ohno is able to bring home gold again!

catlover79 · 02-12-2010, 05:03 PM

My sister is a big curling fan - so she's looking forward to the Olympics.

Zebra 3 · 02-12-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

I'm ticked that CBC isn't showing any of the games and that NBC has decided to put everything on 3 hour tape delay. Hello.... we're in the same time zone as Vancouver! Just nuts!!

I'm also ticked that the CBC won't be showing the games this time. You can try CTV instead of the American network.

I'll be watching different events, but mostly the Canadian men hockey team and short track speed skating.

Marvo301 · 02-12-2010, 07:03 PM

I'm pretty excited. I live only 40 miles from Vancouver so this Olympics is happening in my back yard. I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Olympic Torch as it passed through my home town (Abbotsford) on Sunday evening. There was a celebration at the local stadium on Sunday evening and I went. (along with about 20,000 other folks) After walking around and collecting a few free souvenirs I spotted two parallel lines of police tape running the length of the stadium and realized that was the path the torch would be traveling. So I went and took up a position right by the tape and ended up getting a close up look at the flame as it passed by. I even got my picture in the local paper as the pkotographer snapped a picture of the torchbearer just as he was passing by me. On my way out of the stadium I met one of the torchbearers who had participated in the torch relay. He let me touch and even briefly hold his torch. So yes I'm excited about the Olympics. And since my experience with the torch I feel more connected to the Olympic movement and the Games then I ever have before. GO CANADA GO!!

angiefan · 02-12-2010, 07:30 PM

I am. I heard a Luger got killed while practicing Luging,he was going too fast,I like your Olympic Smiley face symbol, zebra.

angiefan · 02-12-2010, 07:31 PM

Go USA!

Marvo301 · 02-12-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by angiefan

I am. I heard a Luger got killed while practicing Luging,he was going too fast,I like your Olympic Smiley face symbol, zebra.

Yes, a 21 year-old Luger from the eastern European nation of Georgia (a former Soviet republic) crashed during a training run at the Olympic sliding Center at Whistler. They were unable to revive him after the crash and he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. A very sad and tragic start to the Olympics. My prayers go out to his family and his teammates.

TMC · 02-13-2010, 05:17 AM

Dick Ebersol: More than 80% of West Coasters want tape-delayed Olympics
"They want to get home and watch them, and that's why there's a delay on the West Coast," says the NBC exec.

Can NBC get big Olympic ratings without a popular figure skater?
There's nobody this year to match the popularity of Michelle Kwan or Nancy Kerrigan. PLUS: Advice for NBC.

Why can't NBC show the Olympics live to West Coasters?
Vancouver, after all, is in the Pacific time zone.

Marvo301 · 02-13-2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMC

Dick Ebersol: More than 80% of West Coasters want tape-delayed Olympics
"They want to get home and watch them, and that's why there's a delay on the West Coast," says the NBC exec.

Can NBC get big Olympic ratings without a popular figure skater?
There's nobody this year to match the popularity of Michelle Kwan or Nancy Kerrigan. PLUS: Advice for NBC.

Why can't NBC show the Olympics live to West Coasters?
Vancouver, after all, is in the Pacific time zone.

Here in Canada CTV and its broadcast partners (TSN, RSN,OLN, APTN) are showing the Olympics live on the west coast. Don't know why NBC can't. (or won't)

catlover79 · 02-13-2010, 07:36 PM

When does the figure skating start airing?

Marvo301 · 02-13-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

When does the figure skating start airing?

The figure skating starts tommorrow (Sunday) with the Pairs short program. I beleive NBC is showing it at 4 PM PacificTime if I'm reading the schedule correctly.

catlover79 · 02-13-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

The figure skating starts tommorrow (Sunday) with the Pairs short program. I beleive NBC is showing it at 4 PM PacificTime if I'm reading the schedule correctly.

Awesome - thanks!

02-12-2010, 05:59 AM	#1
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Who's Excited about the Winter Olympics? I can't wait! I wish I could be there, but it's soooo expensive and frankly, I can't afford anything right now. At least it's nice to know that I was in Whistler last summer so I got to see the luge and bought a few Olympic souvenirs. I wish I had bought more, though! My favorite event is the ice dancing, with Tessa and Scott Virtue, who are from Canada, but I've got everything set to record on my DVR, so I'll be watching most of the Olympics. It will certainly be interesting, since Vancouver and Whistler don't have enough snow and yet Dallas has gotten 14+ inches, not to mention the east coast getting several feet! Personally I'm happy about the mild winter, but I hope Vancouver and Whistler can make due! I'm ticked that CBC isn't showing any of the games and that NBC has decided to put everything on 3 hour tape delay. Hello.... we're in the same time zone as Vancouver! Just nuts!! Oh well, I hope the athletes do well, and I have to admit I'm not cheering for the Americans in every sport. In ice dancing, of course Tricia and Scott from Canada and in cross country skiing, there is a Peruvian guy who's married to a Seattle woman. I forget his name but they were featured in the paper last week, so I'll be cheering for him. And of course our own Apollo Ono. Anyone seen that Nyquil commercial he's in?
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02-12-2010, 02:25 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Other than figure skating, I'm not into it that much.
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02-12-2010, 07:03 PM	#7
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I'm pretty excited. I live only 40 miles from Vancouver so this Olympics is happening in my back yard. I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Olympic Torch as it passed through my home town (Abbotsford) on Sunday evening. There was a celebration at the local stadium on Sunday evening and I went. (along with about 20,000 other folks) After walking around and collecting a few free souvenirs I spotted two parallel lines of police tape running the length of the stadium and realized that was the path the torch would be traveling. So I went and took up a position right by the tape and ended up getting a close up look at the flame as it passed by. I even got my picture in the local paper as the pkotographer snapped a picture of the torchbearer just as he was passing by me. On my way out of the stadium I met one of the torchbearers who had participated in the torch relay. He let me touch and even briefly hold his torch. So yes I'm excited about the Olympics. And since my experience with the torch I feel more connected to the Olympic movement and the Games then I ever have before. GO CANADA GO!!
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02-12-2010, 07:30 PM	#8
angiefan happy labor day! Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 15, 2006 Location: grand blanc,michigan Posts: 618	who's excited about the Winter Olympics? I am. I heard a Luger got killed while practicing Luging,he was going too fast,I like your Olympic Smiley face symbol, zebra.

02-12-2010, 07:31 PM	#9
angiefan happy labor day! Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 15, 2006 Location: grand blanc,michigan Posts: 618	who's excited about the Winter Olympics? Go USA!

02-12-2010, 03:46 PM	#3
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	My favorite Winter Olympic events are hockey and skiing.

02-12-2010, 03:55 PM	#4
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,061	I love the Winter Olympics. I can't believe it's been 4 years already. I hope Apolo Ohno is able to bring home gold again!

02-12-2010, 05:03 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	My sister is a big curling fan - so she's looking forward to the Olympics.

02-13-2010, 05:17 AM	#11
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,347	Dick Ebersol: More than 80% of West Coasters want tape-delayed Olympics "They want to get home and watch them, and that's why there's a delay on the West Coast," says the NBC exec. Can NBC get big Olympic ratings without a popular figure skater? There's nobody this year to match the popularity of Michelle Kwan or Nancy Kerrigan. PLUS: Advice for NBC. Why can't NBC show the Olympics live to West Coasters? Vancouver, after all, is in the Pacific time zone.

02-13-2010, 07:36 PM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	When does the figure skating start airing?