I’m missing the first few days of the London 2012 Olympics but am so pleased we started on the trail of Gold!
Work demands meant I missed live coverage of the Olympics and I didn’t have the energy to stay up late to see sports played out – when I got home.
I did get to see most of the Opening Ceremony on BBC – and thought it a real treat, so hats off to all who were involved. This stunning production will certainly be remembered for many years to come. It was incredible. The highlights for me included the scenic transformation of rural to industrial landscapes, NHS beds that lit up, pogo-ing punks (Sex Pistols), Mike Oldfield, and the 5 molton Olympic rings. And later on, I caught up with a replay of the Queen and Daniel Craig in their helicopter stunt.
Even though I missed most of the earlier mens and ladies cycle events, the diving, some of the football to date and GB medal winners on the podium… I have seen the womens shooters in action and Team GBs trying their luck at football.
Our kids have been treated to Team GB t-shirts and due to the summer holidays are lapping up the sports on TV… They love it! The bunting from the Queens Jubilee still hangs at the front of our house and a every now and again a scream of delight goes up from our front room in response to the TV pictures when our Olympians achieve.
Work has been ridiculously busy, so much so I didn’t see my family between Tuesday morning and Friday evening. My normal 9-5 became 7.30 or 8 till midnight and on one occasion 2am. Digging individuals out of holes of their own making would appear to be a occupational hazard these days.
Thankfully 2 staff members did stay back on Thursday evening for a couple of hours to assist, which was fantastic of them. They showed some Team Spirit!
Meanwhile, back at the Olympics Team GB are reaping their rewards… as it stands we have a haul of 25 Gold Medals. Go Team GB…
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