Remeber This

neil · February 15th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Click Opening Ceremony on Quicktime or Windows once inside.

Here is the website: memories

Mez · February 15th, 2006, 12:49 PM

Ta Neil. God bless Manchester! Hair stood up then. I was drinking with my mate outside the Moston arms when those Red arrows flew over. 200ft high? Not a lot anyway. One of the best sights I ever did see.

Manc Guy · February 15th, 2006, 02:59 PM

I'm so glad i was there...

Sir Miles Platting · February 15th, 2006, 10:11 PM

I watched it on TV in Canada, it was given prime sporting coverage by CBC.
They showed the whole of the opening and closing ceremonies as well as the major events that involved Canadian athletes.

I personally know one of the main CBC commentators and he was very impressed with the city, the people and the organization of the events.

A Canadian commentator also pointed out that the rain in the closing show seemed to coincide with the arrival of the Queen and stopped when she left!

I have to admit that Manchester excelled and pulled off what a lot of cynics said would be a failure.

The critics couldn't have been more wrong.

***b4mmy*** · February 16th, 2006, 12:24 AM

Remember it well. My missus was one of the crew at the games, she was a team head and looked after the Ghana athletes... she had to take them shopping for clothes one day and took some of em to Afflecks Palace!

What with the training and everything I hardly saw her for about 12 weeks.

It was bliss.

The Longford · February 16th, 2006, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Miles Platting

..... pulled off what a lot of cynics said would be a failure.

For 'cynics' - southerners you mean?

Latic · February 16th, 2006, 07:55 PM

For those weeks I landed a plum job working at the Tourist Information on Portland. (Now Dawsons). I was on the train home as the fireworks were going off. There was an amazing sense of pride as everyone dashed to the windows to look - the driver even peeped his horn.

We actually got paid to spend all day chatting to Nigerian Sports ministers, Ugandan Table Tennis players and Hockey fans from Canada. It was an incredible two weeks which no-one will forget. A Major boost for the cirt brilliantly organised and built upon
I was there when Paula Radcliffe won Gold!

PS - Interesting who various IOC members were shown round at the time. I wonder if London realises how much they owe us for 2012!

vertigosufferer · February 17th, 2006, 12:06 AM

Ah, seems like yesterday

Didn't have chance to see any of the events at the stadium, but the City Centre was buzzing during those 2 weeks, and it was real party festival atmosphere. Nice weather too, until the very last few days.

sourov · February 17th, 2006, 12:31 AM

top class thanks mate

Black_Sheep_Bah · February 17th, 2006, 12:37 AM

I remember i was in Eccles at the time..The Bull...When the Fireworks wenf off at the end of the night!!!!!!!!!!

frozenmusic · February 17th, 2006, 12:42 AM

I was there too, on the day it pissed down lots

dgnr8 · February 17th, 2006, 01:48 AM

Aye, I were there too. In the open end mind, to the right of Frozen's lovely pic. Great day.

Northbeach · February 17th, 2006, 02:00 AM

Even piccadilly gardens shone like a star then. Massive screen and live tv broadcasts helped. The rythym of manchester changed during that period and has grown stronger each year...ahhh.
Twat the joystick back up for the MIF 2007.

Manc Guy · February 17th, 2006, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgnr8

Aye, I were there too. In the open end mind, to the right of Frozen's lovely pic. Great day.

So was i

Say mate, did you feel the stand wobbling by any chance? I was very worried it may of collapsed...

February 15th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#1
neil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 897 Likes (Received): 10	Remeber This Click Opening Ceremony on Quicktime or Windows once inside. Here is the website: memories Last edited by neil; February 15th, 2006 at 12:31 PM.

February 15th, 2006, 12:49 PM	#2
Mez Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,442 Likes (Received): 1	Ta Neil. God bless Manchester! Hair stood up then. I was drinking with my mate outside the Moston arms when those Red arrows flew over. 200ft high? Not a lot anyway. One of the best sights I ever did see. __________________ Contribute

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*b4mmy* E4T M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: M4CCLESFIELD Posts: 12,236 Likes (Received): 109	Remember it well. My missus was one of the crew at the games, she was a team head and looked after the Ghana athletes... she had to take them shopping for clothes one day and took some of em to Afflecks Palace! What with the training and everything I hardly saw her for about 12 weeks. It was bliss. __________________ 吃我的苹果

February 16th, 2006, 07:55 PM	#7
Latic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 341 Likes (Received): 0	For those weeks I landed a plum job working at the Tourist Information on Portland. (Now Dawsons). I was on the train home as the fireworks were going off. There was an amazing sense of pride as everyone dashed to the windows to look - the driver even peeped his horn. We actually got paid to spend all day chatting to Nigerian Sports ministers, Ugandan Table Tennis players and Hockey fans from Canada. It was an incredible two weeks which no-one will forget. A Major boost for the cirt brilliantly organised and built upon I was there when Paula Radcliffe won Gold! PS - Interesting who various IOC members were shown round at the time. I wonder if London realises how much they owe us for 2012! __________________ Uppermill - Capital of the Independent Republic of Saddleworth

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February 15th, 2006, 02:59 PM	#3
Manc Guy I'm sure ting 'blad'! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,732 Likes (Received): 2	I'm so glad i was there...

February 15th, 2006, 10:11 PM	#4
Sir Miles Platting Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,912 Likes (Received): 4	I watched it on TV in Canada, it was given prime sporting coverage by CBC. They showed the whole of the opening and closing ceremonies as well as the major events that involved Canadian athletes. I personally know one of the main CBC commentators and he was very impressed with the city, the people and the organization of the events. A Canadian commentator also pointed out that the rain in the closing show seemed to coincide with the arrival of the Queen and stopped when she left! I have to admit that Manchester excelled and pulled off what a lot of cynics said would be a failure. The critics couldn't have been more wrong.

February 17th, 2006, 12:06 AM	#8
vertigosufferer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oldham in Gtr Manchester Posts: 1,020 Likes (Received): 0	Ah, seems like yesterday Didn't have chance to see any of the events at the stadium, but the City Centre was buzzing during those 2 weeks, and it was real party festival atmosphere. Nice weather too, until the very last few days.

February 17th, 2006, 12:31 AM	#9
sourov Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 58 Likes (Received): 0	top class thanks mate

February 17th, 2006, 12:37 AM	#10
Black_Sheep_Bah BANNED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 30 Likes (Received): 0	I remember i was in Eccles at the time..The Bull...When the Fireworks wenf off at the end of the night!!!!!!!!!!

February 17th, 2006, 12:42 AM	#11
frozenmusic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 384 Likes (Received): 0	I was there too, on the day it pissed down lots

February 17th, 2006, 01:48 AM	#12
dgnr8 Mmm, Danone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,776 Likes (Received): 5	Aye, I were there too. In the open end mind, to the right of Frozen's lovely pic. Great day.

February 17th, 2006, 02:00 AM	#13
Northbeach A roussos is for life. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,175 Likes (Received): 0	Even piccadilly gardens shone like a star then. Massive screen and live tv broadcasts helped. The rythym of manchester changed during that period and has grown stronger each year...ahhh. Twat the joystick back up for the MIF 2007.