Did anyone out there see the openning ceremony for the Olympics? Was it me or was there a portion that samcked of Gandalf walking with his staff, then looked alot like the scene where he jams his staff into the bridge of Khazad-dum in the Mines Moria as he yells to the Balrog "You shall not pass!"
No I haven't caught any of the Olympics yet. But I think I am going to have to go looking for video of that.
robert,
i saw it and I had the exact same thought.
On another Olympics related note NBC definitely played "He's A Pirate" (the pirates of the Caribbean theme song) during a skiing montage video talking about the US down hill team. It cracked me up.
One of the figure skating duos also used that song on their routine last night.
The Americans used Phantom of the Opera and totally rocked it.
Olympics are the only sports I ever watch. Can't get enough of it!
*I even slow my rum intake so I don't miss anything*
I saw the opening ceremonies. I know which part you are talking about. It was suppose to depict the different cultures , and provinces in Canada, but now that you mention it, yea he did look like Gandalf a bit.
How about the part with the fiddlers . Reminded me a bit of Lords of the Dance, except with fiddles. All in all, i thought it was a great opening ceremony, except for the glitch at the end with the Olympic torch.
It has been a great Olympics so far. I love the winter events. I love watching the ski events, especially the cross country. The scenery has been breath taking.
I agree with you Teach. The Americans really rocked it last night in their ice dancing performance. I was thrilled to see them get a silver medal. I do feel though that the American team that came in fourth was much better then the the Russian team that got the bronze.
Teach, if you ever get the chance to, go and visit Lake Placid , New York. It is the training grounds for some of the Olympic winter events. You can go and watch them train in bobsled, luge, ski jumping, speed skating, figure skating. Also their a small museum there dedicated to the winter Olympics. Living in upstae New york ,I have been there a few times and have had the oppurtunity to see some of our Olympic athletes in training. Mater of fact, my 6 year old son wants us to move to Lake Placid so he can be a ski jumper ! I told him how about something less dangerous.
There is also a big Olympic training center in Colorado Springs where both winter and summer athletes train due to the high altitude.
I really enjoyed the American ide dancers last night, also... but I have to admit that the Canadians were absolutely incredible in that event, and deserved the gold. I also thought the other American couple were much better than the Russians, and deserved the bronze. So far this is the only competition I've gotten to see, and I completely missed the opening ceremonies. I'll have to check on youtube to see if it's there...
After watching the Ice Dancing I have come to the conclusion that the Russians costume designer was on acid. Some of those outfits were out there even for rennie standards lol
Quote from: Lady Amy of York on February 23, 2010, 12:51:47 PM
I saw the opening ceremonies. I know which part you are talking about. It was suppose to depict the different cultures , and provinces in Canada, but now that you mention it, yea he did look like Gandalf a bit.
How about the part with the fiddlers . Reminded me a bit of Lords of the Dance, except with fiddles. All in all, i thought it was a great opening ceremony, except for the glitch at the end with the Olympic torch.
It has been a great Olympics so far. I love the winter events. I love watching the ski events, especially the cross country. The scenery has been breath taking.
I agree with you Teach. The Americans really rocked it last night in their ice dancing performance. I was thrilled to see them get a silver medal. I do feel though that the American team that came in fourth was much better then the the Russian team that got the bronze.
Teach, if you ever get the chance to, go and visit Lake Placid , New York. It is the training grounds for some of the Olympic winter events. You can go and watch them train in bobsled, luge, ski jumping, speed skating, figure skating. Also their a small museum there dedicated to the winter Olympics. Living in upstae New york ,I have been there a few times and have had the oppurtunity to see some of our Olympic athletes in training. Mater of fact, my 6 year old son wants us to move to Lake Placid so he can be a ski jumper ! I told him how about something less dangerous.
I saw once that you could train for like a week to be a luger, it was expensive. doesn anyone have any websites as to what you can do at Lake Placid as a "public" person and not a true athelete training?
Quote from: Barret on February 23, 2010, 09:39:31 AM
On another Olympics related note NBC definitely played "He's A Pirate" (the pirates of the Caribbean theme song) during a skiing montage video talking about the US down hill team. It cracked me up.
During one of the ice skating events tonight, I heard another piece that sounded like it was from POTC. I was in the kitchen, so I only heard it. It was not a complete song, but sounded like Hans Zimmer wrote it ;D
Quote from: SleepyArcher on February 23, 2010, 08:11:11 PM
Quote from: Lady Amy of York on February 23, 2010, 12:51:47 PM
I saw the opening ceremonies. I know which part you are talking about. It was suppose to depict the different cultures , and provinces in Canada, but now that you mention it, yea he did look like Gandalf a bit.
How about the part with the fiddlers . Reminded me a bit of Lords of the Dance, except with fiddles. All in all, i thought it was a great opening ceremony, except for the glitch at the end with the Olympic torch.
It has been a great Olympics so far. I love the winter events. I love watching the ski events, especially the cross country. The scenery has been breath taking.
I agree with you Teach. The Americans really rocked it last night in their ice dancing performance. I was thrilled to see them get a silver medal. I do feel though that the American team that came in fourth was much better then the the Russian team that got the bronze.
Teach, if you ever get the chance to, go and visit Lake Placid , New York. It is the training grounds for some of the Olympic winter events. You can go and watch them train in bobsled, luge, ski jumping, speed skating, figure skating. Also their a small museum there dedicated to the winter Olympics. Living in upstae New york ,I have been there a few times and have had the oppurtunity to see some of our Olympic athletes in training. Mater of fact, my 6 year old son wants us to move to Lake Placid so he can be a ski jumper ! I told him how about something less dangerous.
I saw once that you could train for like a week to be a luger, it was expensive. doesn anyoneany websites as to what you can do at Lake Placid as a "public" person and not a true athelete training?
Sleepy Archer, I can ren mail you some info if you would like. There is plenty to do and see. Some very nice shops, restaurants, and some very, very nice hotels. During the summer you can swim, sail, water ski, jet ski, hike, bike ride, horseback ride, or just take in the beauty of the mounatins. In the fall it it a very popular vacation area for the fall color. And in the winter, just about any winter sport you can do there.
and if you are not into sports there is alot of other things to do. Alot of history up this way, old forts. A excellent museum on the Adirondacks. I'll ren mail what ever info you may like.
Quote from: Lady Amy of York on February 23, 2010, 11:58:23 PM
Quote from: SleepyArcher on February 23, 2010, 08:11:11 PM
Quote from: Lady Amy of York on February 23, 2010, 12:51:47 PM
I saw the opening ceremonies. I know which part you are talking about. It was suppose to depict the different cultures , and provinces in Canada, but now that you mention it, yea he did look like Gandalf a bit.
How about the part with the fiddlers . Reminded me a bit of Lords of the Dance, except with fiddles. All in all, i thought it was a great opening ceremony, except for the glitch at the end with the Olympic torch.
It has been a great Olympics so far. I love the winter events. I love watching the ski events, especially the cross country. The scenery has been breath taking.
I agree with you Teach. The Americans really rocked it last night in their ice dancing performance. I was thrilled to see them get a silver medal. I do feel though that the American team that came in fourth was much better then the the Russian team that got the bronze.
Teach, if you ever get the chance to, go and visit Lake Placid , New York. It is the training grounds for some of the Olympic winter events. You can go and watch them train in bobsled, luge, ski jumping, speed skating, figure skating. Also their a small museum there dedicated to the winter Olympics. Living in upstae New york ,I have been there a few times and have had the oppurtunity to see some of our Olympic athletes in training. Mater of fact, my 6 year old son wants us to move to Lake Placid so he can be a ski jumper ! I told him how about something less dangerous.
I saw once that you could train for like a week to be a luger, it was expensive. doesn anyoneany websites as to what you can do at Lake Placid as a "public" person and not a true athelete training?
Sleepy Archer, I can ren mail you some info if you would like. There is plenty to do and see. Some very nice shops, restaurants, and some very, very nice hotels. During the summer you can swim, sail, water ski, jet ski, hike, bike ride, horseback ride, or just take in the beauty of the mounatins. In the fall it it a very popular vacation area for the fall color. And in the winter, just about any winter sport you can do there.
and if you are not into sports there is alot of other things to do. Alot of history up this way, old forts. A excellent museum on the Adirondacks. I'll ren mail what ever info you may like.
That would be great thanks!!!!!