There won't be a regular blog tonight, because like a lot of the world, I'm going to watch the opening ceremonies for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.
The summer Games are always exciting - there are so many sports involved that everyone has something to look forward to and one of their country's athletes to watch and cheer on.
But, on this day when it all begins, I just want to say "thank you, London and Great Britain" for putting on what is sure to be a superb Games, with the pomp and regalia and warm human kindness that you British are so well-known for.
When the Queen opens the Games, she will be doing it for the world and no nation takes more seriously its place in the world and the obligations born of that place than the British.
And, even if it is requiring the largest security plan in the history of the Games and of peacetime affairs to make everyone super safe, the British have done it well - and well-done, everyone who worked to make these Games come true.
So, bring on the athletes. Let the Games begin!
I hope the Games are filled with both all the elaborate ceremony that the British are capable of and the competition is at an all time fever pitch level.
ReplyDeletei hope there are No incidents that would take away from the much awaited games. This may be a much needed bit of medicine as Mary Poppins would say. Let England and all of Europe swallow the medicine and get better.
Enjoy the ceremonies tonight one and all. Relax the mix up world will still be here at the end of the games.
GO MICHAEL PHELPS - 6 MORE GOLD (sorry Australia)
Pip Pip Cheerio!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations England you did it right . very well done
ReplyDeleteQueen Elizabeth and James Bond...that was superb and fun!!!
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