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Old 12 August 2012, 22:19   #1
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Nothing to do with RIBS, but I think its all been 1st rate...

Team GB smashed it .......

and the closing ceremony ...I'd have done to be there ..anything !

Someone on here must be there ...
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Well, I have to eat my own words, I was one of the sceptics, infact I still think it was financially a bad idea BUT what a blinder they have played, from the organisers to Team GB to the BBC coverage to the opening/closing ceremonies, a resounding success.

You never know, it might do us some good in the near future, Britain should now be seen as a country THAT CAN.
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No but I did go to the boxing so I got to see Luke Campbell in the quarter final.

it was my Dads ticket so it was quite a day, had a beer and then missed the bus home

Great day, great atmosphere, very proud to be there.
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I think we ought to spare a special thought for he performance of the girls. Despite some of them coming from very humble backgrounds I think the team spirit was evident to everyone and they were always smiling and looked a million dollars. I think they were exceptional - and don't forget, they had to do it all whilst riding on top of a London Cab!
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"Jedward, the reason a shotgun was made with 2 barrels"
Nahh..... FIVE SHOT PUMP..Just to make SURE!!
Olympics....Simply the BEST Ever!!!..'Mit Romney'..EAT S**T!
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Nahh..... FIVE SHOT PUMP..Just to make SURE!!
Olympics....Simply the BEST Ever!!!..'Mit Romney'..EAT S**T!
Save a cartridge for that Tw@ Russel Brand!!... Who invited him to the party?

Otherwise a truly stunning closing ceremony!

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At least we now know why the bin men make so much noise in the morning
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they had to do it all whilst riding on top of a London Cab!
I heard on the radio today that the Spice Girls looked like they were standing on top of a London Cab holding onto Zimmer Frames
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