Well said the Sydney Herald! (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

Heard on the radio this morning that London has been getting praise from the world press for its holding of the games, and thought this very generous from Sydney Herald;

http://www.smh.com.au/olympics/news...s-been-a-right-bangup-job-20120812-242we.html

{bravo}}

 

[VIRIATO]

Yes, thank you for a great Olympics, an inspiring sporting moment like no other. And thank you for some refreshing opening and closing ceremonies, which brought back music that is part of our lives!
I somehow feel, just from watching the small Brasilian presentation, that Rio will be awesome too, can't wait for the Rio atmosphere...


Paulo

 

[Rob]

Yes, thank you for a great Olympics, an inspiring sporting moment like no other. And thank you for some refreshing opening and closing ceremonies, which brought back music that is part of our lives!
I somehow feel, just from watching the small Brasilian presentation, that Rio will be awesome too, can't wait for the Rio atmosphere...


Paulo

Couldn't agree more Paulo, Rio will be superb too.

Rob

 

[Jack]

Heard on the radio this morning that London has been getting praise from the world press for its holding of the games, and thought this very generous from Sydney Herald;

http://www.smh.com.au/olympics/news...s-been-a-right-bangup-job-20120812-242we.html

{bravo}}

I am always very pleased when I see something like this in the Australian Press. It suggests a certain maturing of our world view that leads us beyond the bolshie, blokey patriotism of a small country to a modern, sophisticated nation more at ease with our place in the world. Our sense of self has always been too reliant on struggle - whether it be war or sport. Good to see balance.

 

[Rob]

I am always very pleased when I see something like this in the Australian Press. It suggests a certain maturing of our world view that leads us beyond the bolshie, blokey patriotism of a small country to a modern, sophisticated nation more at ease with our place in the world. Our sense of self has always been too reliant on struggle - whether it be war or sport. Good to see balance.

Totally agree Jack, it does show maturity and generosity of spirit.

Rob

 

[waynepoo]

Totally agree Jack, it does show maturity and generosity of spirit.

Rob

You mob staged a brilliant games and it didn't rain to much, very well done GB {bravo}}:salute:: ..by the way like a good wine the Spice Girls have matured quite nicely ....yahoo..:wink2:
Wayne.

 

[Scott]

I am always very pleased when I see something like this in the Australian Press. It suggests a certain maturing of our world view that leads us beyond the bolshie, blokey patriotism of a small country to a modern, sophisticated nation more at ease with our place in the world. Our sense of self has always been too reliant on struggle - whether it be war or sport. Good to see balance.

Bolshie??? One or two?

bolshie, bolshy [ˈbɒlʃɪ] (sometimes capital) Brit informal adj 1. difficult to manage; rebellious
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) politically radical or left-wing

n pl -shies

 

[Scott]

BTW it's nice to see human beings pull something that makes lots of other human beings happy.

 

[Jack]

Bolshie??? One or two?

bolshie, bolshy [ˈbɒlʃɪ] (sometimes capital) Brit informal adj 1. difficult to manage; rebellious
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) politically radical or left-wing

n pl -shies

Correcting my spelling!! When I do it to people, it is funny. When you do it, it is offensive and demeaning. I don't know why that's the way it is, it just is.

You have made a powerful enemy{sm4}

 

[Scott]

Correcting my spelling!! When I do it to people, it is funny. When you do it, it is offensive and demeaning. I don't know why that's the way it is, it just is.

You have made a powerful enemy{sm4}

Not me! Which definition did you mean? Number one or number two? ^&confuse

 

[Jack]

Not me! Which definition did you mean? Number one or number two? ^&confuse

I see I was mistaken. I thought that you were suggesting that I had mis-spelt bolshie when in fact they were alternate spellings! Some people are proud of their TS, some their wealth, some their looks. I am very proud of my spelling.

War has been averted!

 

[waynepoo]

I see I was mistaken. I thought that you were suggesting that I had mis-spelt bolshie when in fact they were alternate spellings! Some people are proud of their TS, some their wealth, some their looks. I am very proud of my spelling.

War has been averted!

Without wealth and looks to be proud of your only choice was indeed spelling, oh sorry I forgot you do have some TS.....{sm3}{sm4}
Wayne.

 

[Scott]

I see I was mistaken. I thought that you were suggesting that I had mis-spelt bolshie when in fact they were alternate spellings! Some people are proud of their TS, some their wealth, some their looks. I am very proud of my spelling.

War has been averted!

So you Bolshies are "difficult to manage" and "Rebellious" not " politically radical or left-wing." :wink2:

 

[Fitzgibbon]

BTW it's nice to see human beings pull something that makes lots of other human beings happy.

And some time back, Oz gave the world that masterful comedy character.....("I'll rip yer bluddy arms orf") Auntie Jack...harbinger of world peace and all was right with the world!

 

[Jack]

So you Bolshies are "difficult to manage" and "Rebellious" not " politically radical or left-wing." :wink2:

There is a left wing element, but they would run to the right at the sound of the first cannon! Generally speaking, we are a politically lethargic lot, which is ironic given that voting is compulsory in Australia, as is (if you read Waynpoo, Northgate Woods and TomNT), saying 'mate', 'barbie' and 'onya' at every opportunity.

 

[TomNT]

Without wealth and looks to be proud of your only choice was indeed spelling, oh sorry I forgot you do have some TS.....{sm3}{sm4}
Wayne.

Don't forget the MG with snowy!:rolleyes2:^&grin

Tom

 

[Rob]

Well, these Olympic threads are pretty quiet guys, thought we might have a few more posts from various folk!:smile2:

 

[Scott]

There is a left wing element, but they would run to the right at the sound of the first cannon!
.......

Ha! Right over the "chicken hawks" in the rear. {sm2} Everybody has them. ^&grin

I like you that you have Jody Foster or is it Tilda Swinton as a PM.
^&grin^&grin

 

[Scott]

Ha! Right over the "chicken hawks" in the rear. {sm2} Everybody has them. ^&grin

I like you that you have Jody Foster or is it Tilda Swinton as a PM.
^&grin^&grin

Ha. I like to listen to an Australian free thought podcast so I keep up a bit with your country.Listening to Jim Jeffreis doesn't hurt either.

 

[Jack]

Ha! Right over the "chicken hawks" in the rear. {sm2} Everybody has them. ^&grin

I like you that you have Jody Foster or is it Tilda Swinton as a PM.
^&grin^&grin

I am not claiming the PM - she is actually Welsh. By the way, if I haven't said it yet - Thanks Wales...thanks a lot!