hockeyville88 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Am I the only one who can't stop listening to the Spice Girls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrels.Gone.Wild Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Am I the only one who can't stop listening to the Spice Girls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 No, I still know the lyrics to every song by heart. I've also rediscovered my love for "Our House". Haha ok good It's amazing the memories it brought back to see those 5 ladies on stage. The UK is definitely blessed with a lot of talented musicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni_14 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Am I the only one who can't stop listening to the Spice Girls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckamo Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 FYI: Christine Sinclair is coming home tomorrow. She will land at YVR at 11am. No word on whether or not the rest of the team will be with her. Sadly it's a work day for most of us but it'd be awesome for her to arrive to some fanfare. Hoping that people who are able, do go to welcome her home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Uploaded the final "I Believe" Montage and comments from Brian Williams like from our Games. London 2012: Vancouver 2010: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 2010>2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj_coolcat Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 That Vancouver video made me tear up a little bit, so awesome. I'm really glad I bought the DVD set, I'll probably be re-watching some of those moments in the next few days. As for these Olympics, I'm just sad they're over. In a way, it's kind of cool that Canada's not a major player in the summer Olympics, it gives you a chance to just appreciate sport and athletics without nationalism getting in the way. We were all cheering for Michael Phelps to break the record for most Olympic medals and for Usain Bolt to become the first to repeat as 100 m and 200 m champion in consecutive Olympics, and I think many of us were cheering for team GB even though they're not OUR athletes. As far as Canadians go, I think some of the best moments didn't involve medals at all. How about the women's gymnastics team not only qualifying for the final, but finishing 5th, well ahead of expectations. Or Ian Millar competing in his 10th Olympic games, or Clara Hughes coming back to compete at the summer Olympics at age 39. I'll even add the 100 m relay team in here. No they didn't get the bronze, but they were the 3rd fastest team after coming in ranked 11th. It may take awhile for the sting to go away but I hope in time they can take pride in that fact. I hope there's no talk of a disappointing medal count. I for one am not disappointed. I think regardless of placement our Canadian athletes did us proud with their determination, sportsmanship and grace in victory and defeat. They gave their best, and I think that's all we can expect. Congratulations to all of Canada's summer athletes and we'll see you all in 2016!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 That Vancouver video made me tear up a little bit, so awesome. I'm really glad I bought the DVD set, I'll probably be re-watching some of those moments in the next few days. As for these Olympics, I'm just sad they're over. In a way, it's kind of cool that Canada's not a major player in the summer Olympics, it gives you a chance to just appreciate sport and athletics without nationalism getting in the way. We were all cheering for Michael Phelps to break the record for most Olympic medals and for Usain Bolt to become the first to repeat as 100 m and 200 m champion in consecutive Olympics, and I think many of us were cheering for team GB even though they're not OUR athletes. As far as Canadians go, I think some of the best moments didn't involve medals at all. How about the women's gymnastics team not only qualifying for the final, but finishing 5th, well ahead of expectations. Or Ian Millar competing in his 10th Olympic games, or Clara Hughes coming back to compete at the summer Olympics at age 39. I'll even add the 100 m relay team in here. No they didn't get the bronze, but they were the 3rd fastest team after coming in ranked 11th. It may take awhile for the sting to go away but I hope in time they can take pride in that fact. I hope there's no talk of a disappointing medal count. I for one am not disappointed. I think regardless of placement our Canadian athletes did us proud with their determination, sportsmanship and grace in victory and defeat. They gave their best, and I think that's all we can expect. Congratulations to all of Canada's summer athletes and we'll see you all in 2016!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Those videos are fantastic Trek, thanks! The Vancouver one was a lot more positive and celebratory whereas in the London one they included a lot of heartbreaking moments too. My favourite parts are the ones with Pistorious, the female runner in the headscarf, the expression on Serena Williams's face when she won, and of course the women's soccer team. Speaking of the women's soccer team, it looks like hundreds of fans and media are at YVR waiting to welcome them home. That is so good to hear. Way to go Vancouverites! http://t.co/PMqEq0SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Singh Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 wow they are already over. my favorite part was... Micheal Phelps the greatest Olympian ever. I really do wish he returns in Rio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The Vancouver 2010 video just gave me chills. Only reminds me of one of the best two week periods of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_trevor16 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 live on global right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sinclair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 live on global right now Thanks for the heads up. They look truly stunned. So humble that even after making history, they didn't expect to arrive home to any fanfare. I'm so proud of Vancouverites for making sure they got the homecoming they deserved This pic of Sincy kinda says it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 *more tears* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXCanucksXX Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I woke up in the morning, thinking the Olympics are on,turned my tv on to see......Poker.....its like taking a arrow to the knee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 I woke up in the morning, thinking the Olympics are on,turned my tv on to see......Poker.....its like taking a arrow to the knee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis Hipcheck Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Anyone have a stream of the closing ceremony? Can't seem to find one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck champs Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Well, looks like we have our first 'official' doped medal winner of the London Games. Belarus' gold medalist in women's shot put tested positive for steroids. That means that the re-assigned medals in the shot put are: gold to New Zealand, silver to Russia, and bronze to China. http://sports.yahoo....Jwvrw4VOSwE#_=_ Sucks for the New Zealand athlete who didn't get to have her moment on top of the podium during the games and hear her anthem. Edit: pic of the Belarussian athlete: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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