Daisy August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 (edited) Closing Ceremony Time! (sigh) Edited August 21, 2016 by Daisy 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503055
chitowngirl August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 Be back in an hour when NBC decides to air it! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503137
walnutqueen August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 40 minutes ago, Daisy said: Closing Ceremony Time! (sigh) La la la la la. I can't hear you! Besides, I'm on the Left Coast - AND I'm on DVR delay. ;-) On a much too personal (and much too maudlin) note, I want to tell you all how much I've appreciated reading all your posts and sharing this experience with you. I've always "done" the Olympics with my Mum, no matter how far apart we've lived; this time around, she's in hospice in Canada, so it's probably our last hurrah. Somehow sharing the Olympic spirit with y'all, and sharing your insights and comments with my Mum each day, has made life more bearable these past weeks, and I am grateful. See you in the forums (yes, the "other" PTV forums I've been ignoring!). :-) 17 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503143
galaxygirl76 August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 I has a sad :( 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503147
Daisy August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 Just now, walnutqueen said: La la la la la. I can't hear you! Besides, I'm on the Left Coast - AND I'm on DVR delay. ;-) On a much too personal (and much too maudlin) note, I want to tell you all how much I've appreciated reading all your posts and sharing this experience with you. I've always "done" the Olympics with my Mum, no matter how far apart we've lived; this time around, she's in hospice in Canada, so it's probably our last hurrah. Somehow sharing the Olympic spirit with y'all, and sharing your insights and comments with my Mum each day, has made life more bearable these past weeks, and I am grateful. See you in the forums (yes, the "other" PTV forums I've been ignoring!). :-) (hugs) my best to your Mum. and I agree. the Olympic Spirit is always so much more fun when you do the Olympics with people who appreciate it and love it. Of course NBC is on time delay. Hopefully, they show all of the opening of the Closing Ceremony. it's beautiful. I have to switch because I always need to watch the montage of the games. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503149
Daisy August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 It is raining so hard. poor athletes. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503219
walnutqueen August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 48 minutes ago, galaxygirl76 said: I has a sad :( Not my intent, at all. I want you to has a glad. :-) We all can find something to rejoice in, always. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503230
galaxygirl76 August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 Seacrest? Whyyy, what did we ever do to deserve this??? 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503231
Browncoat August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Still love that flame. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503236
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Seacrest. Why, NBC. [Y'all have to let me know when Costas begins his retrospective. it's tradition.] 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503242
Browncoat August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Costas did one at 7 Eastern. Don't know if it's online. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503246
walnutqueen August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 1 minute ago, galaxygirl76 said: Seacrest? Whyyy, what did we ever do to deserve this??? My only solace is that he looks more like Hasselhoff with each passing year. Schadenfreude AND Karma, bitch! ;-) 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503247
chitowngirl August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Costas is not announcing the Closing Ceremonies. He and Al had a retrospective before the ceremonies. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503248
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 1 minute ago, chitowngirl said: Costas is not announcing the Closing Ceremonies. He and Al had a retrospective before the ceremonies. no i mean... he closes off , and previews Tokyo and Peyongchang. then there is the scenic montage and then the Olympic memory montage to the "Remember the Titains" soundtrack. he always does this.. i missed it? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503251
Browncoat August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Why, oh why did I not live stream this? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503252
mightysparrow August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 This was a nice Olympics. I was really concerned about what could happen because Rio is in such bad shape. I'm happy that Lochte was the worst thing to happen at this Olympics. But tomorrow the people of Brazil are going to wake up and their lives will be as difficult as they were before. Maybe more. I couldn't help noticing that were so many empty seats at the venues and I realized it's because most Brazilians couldn't afford tickets. God bless the people of Brazil; they did their very best. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503255
Browncoat August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 I do love the projection system -- all the pretty patterns and colors on the floor! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503264
mightysparrow August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 It's pouring in that stadium. I hope no one gets injured or electrocuted. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503268
Ohwell August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and I'm happy for the people of Brazil that they weren't embarrassed or anything. I'm also happy for them that they won gold in soccer. Otherwise, I'd be lying if I said this was one of my favorite Olympics though. Something just seemed "off" and I can't put my finger on why. But now I see Simone carrying the flag and i'm grinning from ear to ear. : ) 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503270
maraleia August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Aww Simone looks so worried about dropping the flag. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503271
Ohwell August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 I hope they show my Tonga boyfriend. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503273
Browncoat August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 I think she's more worried about the wind blowing her and the flag away. I think she's strong enough to carry a flag (and yes, I know those are fairly heavy). 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503279
KenyaJ August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 14 minutes ago, mightysparrow said: This was a nice Olympics. I was really concerned about what could happen because Rio is in such bad shape. I'm happy that Lochte was the worst thing to happen at this Olympics. But tomorrow the people of Brazil are going to wake up and their lives will be as difficult as they were before. Maybe more. I couldn't help noticing that were so many empty seats at the venues and I realized it's because most Brazilians couldn't afford tickets. Yep, I agree with you. I have a good friend who lives outside Sao Paolo and she was telling me before the opening ceremonies how much anxiety she and other Brazilians felt about the fact that the lead up to the games had been terrible and their concern that things would go wrong. So for Brazil's sake, I'm really glad the games went off (mostly) without a hitch. But my happiness is tempered with the knowledge that Brazil still has a world of political and economic problems that won't be papered over by a successful Olympics. I hope good things will come out of these games for the country, but Greece is a really powerful cautionary tale about what happens when a country spends on an Olympics it can't afford. I pray the same fate doesn't befall Brazil. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503290
Ohwell August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Someone in another thread mentioned the Brazilian booing, and I remembered that's one of the reasons that this isn't on my list of Favorite Olympics. I don't care if they do it in futbol/soccer; I don't care if they're "passionate." It's just bad form to do it, especially as an Olympic host city. Anyway, still waiting for Tonga..... 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503291
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 The Last medals awarded at these games. (sniffles) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503292
KenyaJ August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 LMAO at NBC's montage of all the athletes wanting to stop for selfies with Simone. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503293
Dots And Stripes August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 24 minutes ago, mightysparrow said: This was a nice Olympics. I was really concerned about what could happen because Rio is in such bad shape. I'm happy that Lochte was the worst thing to happen at this Olympics. But tomorrow the people of Brazil are going to wake up and their lives will be as difficult as they were before. Maybe more. I couldn't help noticing that were so many empty seats at the venues and I realized it's because most Brazilians couldn't afford tickets. God bless the people of Brazil; they did their very best. Apparently tickets were sold but just not used. There was a theory that tickets were being used to access the area but not attending the actual events. There was a also a program to give tickets to kids, but those were similarly not used all that much. The theory there is that the organizers did not do a good enough job of figuring out things like tansportation for the kids. I believe this was all on yahoo this week. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503301
galaxygirl76 August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 I really enjoy that they give the marathon runners their medals at the closing ceremony. If anyone is special enough to get their medals at the closing ceremony, it's people who run the freaking marathon. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503309
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Lot of Canadian Love on NBC. yay! (though I missed what they said. what did they say? LOL) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503311
mightysparrow August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Oh I'm so glad they honoured the volunteers. Some of the volunteers went through a lot to volunteer their time. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503313
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Actually, No, Ryan Seacrest and company. Canada always wears the mittens because 100% of proceeds go to the COC and development programmes, and Programme #IceInOurVeins stars next week when the Athletes get home to prepare for the winter games. FYI. they aren't leftovers from Vancouver. (they're not even the same ones LOL) 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503317
galaxygirl76 August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 I also really appreciate all the traditional attention Greece gets. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503320
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Greece's anthem is awesome (everyone's anthem is awesome). Time for the Tokyo handoff. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503321
mightysparrow August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 I just flipped over to NBC and realized one of the best things about being Canadian is that Ryan Seacrest doesn't work for the CBC. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503323
blackwing August 22, 2016 Author Share August 22, 2016 Did anyone see who carried the Jamaican flag? Was thinking it could be Bolt since these were supposedly his last Olympics, but he seems to skip these kinds of things. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503325
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 The Governor of Tokyo is gorgeous, and so is her traditional kimono and obi. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503326
maraleia August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 So Gabby went home already. I don't blame her after all the hate she's had to deal with. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503331
Dots And Stripes August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Just now, mightysparrow said: I just flipped over to NBC and realized one of the best things about being Canadian is that Ryan Seacrest doesn't work for the CBC. Not yet. You might not want to give them any ideas. One of the things that bugs me most about Seacrest being here is that he was on 3 networks for a while (Fox, ABC, and NBC). They probably had to fight to make sure he was allowed to do this. Like they actively worked to give us Seacrest. Ick. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503333
Browncoat August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 There's your Tonga man! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503335
Ohwell August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Oh shit! My Tonga boyfriend is all greased up and dancing on stage! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503336
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 I missed Tonga Man?! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503342
Red Bridey August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 (I'm watching the CBC coverage). The lowering of the Olympic flag always makes me teary. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503345
Browncoat August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 NBC showed Tonga Man briefly -- just before this (long!) commercial break. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503348
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 (laugh). they have a super mario pipe in rio! 2 minutes ago, Red Bridey said: (I'm watching the CBC coverage). The lowering of the Olympic flag always makes me teary. Me too. (sigh). Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503349
Browncoat August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Is CBC showing it live? Y'all seem to be ahead of NBC. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503351
galaxygirl76 August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 I'm hearing a lot of athletes are leaving the closing ceremony because it's cold and they are not interested in sitting in the rain for an hour and a half. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503354
mightysparrow August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 CBC is live. Tokyo is going to be super high-tech. I understand why so many people in Toronto are against having the Summer games in Toronto. (too expensive, social issues that need to be addressed first), but it would be so nice to have the Olympics at home. The Pan AM games were so much fun. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503355
Daisy August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, Browncoat said: Is CBC showing it live? Y'all seem to be ahead of NBC. yah, it's about 1 hr ahead. we started at 7:00 1 minute ago, galaxygirl76 said: I'm hearing a lot of athletes are leaving the closing ceremony because it's cold and they are not interested in sitting in the rain for an hour and a half. I would leave. it is raining hard. you can catch this on youtube. Tokyo's presentation is amazing. it was better than London's + Rio's hands down. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503357
roamyn August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 The red on yellow dancers representing the indigenous of Brazil, clashed, sometimes you couldn't tell what they were doing. A singer /songwriter for Bieber? Seriously? That's the best you could do? You couldn't even hear her. And Al? STFU! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503363
Dots And Stripes August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Mary and the not-Ryan guy (I should learn his name) are doing a nice job. Ryan is useless. The only time he's sounded comfortable was introducing the popstar. Anything more substantive and he's lost. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/46611-the-closing-ceremonies-see-you-in-tokyo-2020/page/2/#findComment-2503366
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