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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   The Maple Leaf (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/)
-   -   Vancouver Winter Olympics (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/vancouver-winter-olympics-648410/)

Aviator Jan 13th 2010 5:26 pm
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8246995)
Does anyone know whether drinking will be allowed where the big screens are going to be. I only ask to see if its worth bothering to bring a small hip flask for the cold evening events?
I believe hot chocolate is allowed, or perhaps Ovaltine.

Oink Jan 13th 2010 10:52 pm
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by The Aviator (Post 8247379)
I believe hot chocolate is allowed, or perhaps Ovaltine.
With a little nip of brandy in it. :thumbup:

R I C H Jan 14th 2010 4:19 am
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by Kiwilass (Post 8246916)
As to your second question, because most of us are working and having to deal with the PITA while trying to get to work, not swanning around Whistler.
Yeah, f*** it, no point in trying to enjoy all the time, work and effort that's being put into it. It'd be neat if they could build everything in just a couple of days, eh?

Why not be proud of the fact Vancouver's been chosen? Sure, it's a PITA for a short time from a logistical perspective, but are you saying the legacy, promotion of the city and the prestige just isn't worth it?

Souvy Jan 14th 2010 4:49 am
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by R I C H (Post 8248715)
Yeah, f*** it, no point in trying to enjoy all the time, work and effort that's being put into it. It'd be neat if they could build everything in just a couple of days, eh?

Why not be proud of the fact Vancouver's been chosen? Sure, it's a PITA for a short time from a logistical perspective, but are you saying the legacy, promotion of the city and the prestige just isn't worth it?
Is wasn't worth it for Montreal. It took 30 years to pay off the debts.

R I C H Jan 14th 2010 5:09 am
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 8248796)
Is wasn't worth it for Montreal. It took 30 years to pay off the debts.
Aside from the financial aspect, hasn't Montreal benefited from the event at all? Perhaps lessons learned from previous games will ensure greater success for Vancouver :fingerscrossed:

Simon Legree Jan 14th 2010 5:33 am
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 8248796)
Is wasn't worth it for Montreal. It took 30 years to pay off the debts.
They got a stadium that was problematic from day one. The roof never worked and it began to fall apart in no time.

Remember the famous quote of the then Mayor of Montreal Jean Drapeau ?
In response to protests that it was going to cost tax payers a bundle he said "It can no more cost money than a man can have a baby".

The4BellsLondon Jan 14th 2010 5:46 am
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8246995)
Does anyone know whether drinking will be allowed where the big screens are going to be. I only ask to see if its worth bothering to bring a small hip flask for the cold evening events?
They are meant to be "dry" family areas - so you wont be able to purchase alcohol - but a hip flask?? nice idea . .. .

Oink Jan 14th 2010 6:21 am
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 8248935)
They are meant to be "dry" family areas - so you wont be able to purchase alcohol - but a hip flask?? nice idea . .. .
I'm not talking about getting completely twatted but a little nip here and there to keep out the cold would definitely add to the celebratory atmosphere.

The4BellsLondon Jan 14th 2010 6:43 am
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8249006)
I'm not talking about getting completely twatted but a little nip here and there to keep out the cold would definitely add to the celebratory atmosphere.
Oh - that's no fun - need at least one twatted Brit to bring the house down !!:)

Oink Jan 14th 2010 6:50 am
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 8249053)
Oh - that's no fun - need at least one twatted Brit to bring the house down !!:)
We have enough of that loutish behaviour when we have the fireworks display in the summer. Drunks fighting and generally running amok. It wasn't too bad this year but it has been in past shows. There's even been a few stabbings, I never saw that at our school bonfire night.

The4BellsLondon Jan 14th 2010 8:59 am
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8249070)
We have enough of that loutish behaviour when we have the fireworks display in the summer. Drunks fighting and generally running amok. It wasn't too bad this year but it has been in past shows. There's even been a few stabbings, I never saw that at our school bonfire night.
yeah - just the school cat with a rocket up its ar*e!

JonboyE Jan 14th 2010 1:57 pm
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by Lord Vader (Post 8245054)
Got tickets to see any hockey games? If I could go it would be Hockey and maybe Bobsled for me.
No, figure skating unfortunately. Have to keep the girls happy.

bsmith Jan 14th 2010 2:05 pm
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by JonboyE (Post 8250173)
No, figure skating unfortunately. Have to keep the girls happy.
...that's so gay.

Novocastrian Jan 14th 2010 2:13 pm
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
I was watching CBC TV earlier and they reported on an EKOS poll about whether there has been too much, just enough or not enough tax dollars spent on the Olympics.

Nationwide it was 48%, 45%, 7% but among BC respondents it was 68%, 25%, 7%.

Go figure.

Alan2005 Jan 14th 2010 3:37 pm
Re: Vancouver Winter Olympics
 
Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 8250200)
I was watching CBC TV earlier and they reported on an EKOS poll about whether there has been too much, just enough or not enough tax dollars spent on the Olympics.

Nationwide it was 48%, 45%, 7% but among BC respondents it was 68%, 25%, 7%.

Go figure.
Not enough??? lordy, who are these people.


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