This is what Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, said when he saw the British Women's double sculls team on TV. (They ended up winning the Gold Medal). If you are interested, he writes a column in a London newspaper, the Telegraph at this link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/borisjohnson/
It has been wonderful to see all these young, shining hopeful faces competing in these Olympic Games. And to me, London has looked absolutely incredible. What a beautiful city in the world to have them, am I right? And the views that are shown around Great Britain don't even look real they are so lovely! Did you see the photo at the end of last week with the moon just behind the Olympic Rings on Tower Bridge? That was just so beautiful to see and if you missed that photo, I have it here for you!
Shine on, young gifted athetes, we bask in your glory and smile at your beauty, much as we do the moon.
I did not see that rings/moon photo before -- thanks for posting it -- so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteDebra,
DeleteYou can look it up and see the moon as it moves behind the rings, would have LOVED to have seen that moon over the Thames!
Even thouch I am not even remotely interested in the Olympics, I enjoy reading what Jenny Woolf and some of our other fellow bloggers post about it.
ReplyDeleteAnd the moon picture is cool! I took some photos of the full moon the other night, too, and am about to post them. No Olympic rings around them, though :-)
Hey Meike!
DeleteGreat minds think alike!!
Glad you liked this moon photo, wish I could have been there to take it!
I have been loving the Olympics, and have found myself watching lots of sports I'd never seen before. The enthusiasm is infectious and all the hard work these athletes have put in is astounding.
ReplyDeleteIt has been great, and that is even with the NBC coverage that we get here and have to overlook at times! It's kind of a shame that you don't get TV from America, there is so much there that you could post about. MEOW!
DeleteThat picture is awesome ~ thank for sharing ~ I hadn't seen it before. I'll be sad when the Olympics are over!
ReplyDeleteDear Audrey,
DeleteI felt hesitant to post it since I thought everyone would have seen it. Now, I am glad that I did since it seems that a lot of folks didn't see it!
Me and you both, hon, I have just LOVED these Olympics! Check out who will be carrying the flag for the USA in the closing ceremonies, they just announced it last night. Awesome choice to me.
Amen! It is wonderful to see the young people engaged in such a wonderful event. That picture is just phenomenal- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHey Diana!
DeleteThank you! And glad you like the photo too! xx
You are right! It has been amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mimi. I think so but I am surprised when I ask people if they are watching the Olympics, most folks say "no".
Deletei saw that ring when it was INSIDE the top black ring. wow!
ReplyDeletei feel this way too, kay. when i think that countries go to war against each other, and then i see THIS level of competition, it makes no sense to me. the weapons of war should be volleyballs and floor exercises.....
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kj
Hey kj,
DeleteOh YES!! I saw the whole progression of photos but Richard chose this one for me to put on my blog. We both just thought they were wonderful.
Goodness me, can't you go to Washington, D.C. and become a diplomat? We need people like you there.
Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a Sunshine Award, don't feel obligated to answer the questions, it was just my way of saying how much I enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteOh! You have made my day! Thanks so much, I will happily accept your Sunshine Award, even though I really am a Miseryguts most of the time!
DeleteI hadn't seen that picture either, it is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThe games have been really enjoyable, and what I find inspiring is the comradeship between the competing athletes. They could show world leaders a thing or two!
Dear Tracey,
DeleteOh, then I AM glad that I shared the photo here!
And like you, I LOVE the camaraderie of the athletes.
Maybe we could make all the world leaders compete? Boris Johnson said this in one of his columns!
I'm with you Kay about watching the Olympics! It makes me really appreciate all the dedicated hard work and time put into their sport on a daily basis for so long! Incredible when one thinks about it.
ReplyDeleteThat 'moon' shot will be forever associated with the London games.
Dear Jim,
DeleteIt IS incredible! And I might have to do another post about Louie Zamperini, quite a few have come to my blog by putting in his name. Check out the post I did about him back in January, if you get the chance.
And I love that the photo of the moon with the Olympic Rings is the image that will stay with us for these games.
Thanks so much for your comment! :-)