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master_klon · May 22nd, 2012, 07:36 AM

Why does the stadium still not have seats in some sections, or are they the cheap seats?

MartinLeRoy · May 22nd, 2012, 07:42 AM

The areas with no seats in those photos are either; the press areas, which are currently being furnished, or areas being used for the opening ceremony.

Eastern37 · May 22nd, 2012, 08:18 AM

Yeah, I'd be betting on them being for the opening ceremony

JimB · May 22nd, 2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GYEvanEFR

Was that... something not far from the Orbit... The Cauldron's Base???

Where???

RobH · May 22nd, 2012, 12:56 PM

I've no idea, I can't see anything either. I think I've read (maybe someone can correct me if this is wrong) the ODA constructed two gas lines to give London 2012 options. One leads inside the stadium, the other to the north of the stadium. I doubt we'll see anything close to the Orbit with regard to the cauldron.

JimB · May 22nd, 2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobH

I've no idea, I can't see anything either. I think I've read (maybe someone can correct me if this is wrong) the ODA constructed two gas lines to give London 2012 options. One leads inside the stadium, the other to the north of the stadium. I doubt we'll see anything close to the Orbit with regard to the cauldron.

I'm wondering whether GYEvanEFR didn't look carefully at that picture and mistook the Orbit's observation platform for a new, cylindrical structure on the ground and on the opposite side of the canal / river???!!!

RobH · May 22nd, 2012, 01:22 PM

You might be right, it does look a bit like that if you look at it in the wrong way!

PrevaricationComplex · May 22nd, 2012, 02:20 PM

Where ever it is, has it been announced who is lighting it?

GYEvanEFR · May 22nd, 2012, 05:04 PM

Sorry, My own Mistake. that's Orbit's observation platform.

But I wondering where will the cauldron placed.
Once again, My own Mistake, pardon me

JimB · May 22nd, 2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GYEvanEFR

Sorry, My own Mistake. that's Orbit's observation platform.

But I wondering where will the cauldron placed.
Once again, My own Mistake, pardon me

Ha!

Good for you for admitting it, fella!

And don't be too embarrassed.......the only reason I guessed your mistake correctly was that, when I was looking for the cauldron's base in that picture after you first mentioned it, my eyes went immediately to that circular shape. And it took me a second or two to realise that I was actually looking at the Orbit's observation platform.

So you're not alone!

Eastern37 · May 23rd, 2012, 03:56 AM

I did exactly that too!

GYEvanEFR · May 23rd, 2012, 04:16 AM

Thanks...

hotpro · May 23rd, 2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OnceBittenTwiceShy

One would have thought the stadium would have sparked a flinch of excitement nearing completion. I’m pretty disappointed really with the final outcome. No sex, no chemistry, no genuine appeal; the floodlight arrangement does not add to a positive vibe really. Cannot strike me unfortunately.

Agreed!! Another opportunity missed! Only weeks to go and still no wrap?

Lilbaz · May 23rd, 2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrevaricationComplex

Where ever it is, has it been announced who is lighting it?

James Bond (Daniel) is going to have something to do with it.

Mr_Andersonn · May 23rd, 2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobH

I've no idea, I can't see anything either. I think I've read (maybe someone can correct me if this is wrong) the ODA constructed two gas lines to give London 2012 options. One leads inside the stadium, the other to the north of the stadium. I doubt we'll see anything close to the Orbit with regard to the cauldron.

I am sure I have seen something on Flikr either by Wawd or Andy Wilkes that looked like a giant olympic torch.

Maybe it was part of the Orbit?

I will try and find the link later and post it...

REVUpminster · May 23rd, 2012, 08:23 PM

This saturday 26th May 10am - 2pm at Stratford library the London legacy developement Corporation are showing their plans for a 60,000 multiuse stadium (80,000 for concerts) and a seperate 6 lane community running track. (probably the Olympic warm up track). Official notice in the Newham Recorder

RobH · May 23rd, 2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Andersonn

I am sure I have seen something on Flikr either by Wawd or Andy Wilkes that looked like a giant olympic torch.

Maybe it was part of the Orbit?

I will try and find the link later and post it...

Do you mean this?

http://insidelondon2012.blogspot.co....kea-tower.html

I saw it on my way from West Ham station to the Olympic Park a couple of weeks' back; it's actually very close to the Olympic Park, but I don't think I could see it from inside the Park itself.

JimB · May 23rd, 2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobH

Do you mean this?

http://insidelondon2012.blogspot.co....kea-tower.html

I saw it on my way from West Ham station to the Olympic Park a couple of weeks' back; it's actually very close to the Olympic Park, but I don't think I could see it from inside the Park itself.

The fact that it's a timber structure might also count against its potential use as a cauldron!

RobH · May 23rd, 2012, 09:55 PM

Well yes, that too!

PrevaricationComplex · May 23rd, 2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilbaz

James Bond (Daniel) is going to have something to do with it.

Not sure I approve of this. I'd love Fergie to do it, It'll be better if Dalgliesh handed it to him

And please, no more of Becks or any other z-list celebs. I love the man but I can't bear to see anymore of him, besides he's nothing special.

I'm not sure what I want from Danny Boyle, but it'd be really cool if lasers and fire retardant gel was used.

May 22nd, 2012, 07:42 AM	#4382
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May 22nd, 2012, 02:20 PM	#4388
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May 22nd, 2012, 05:04 PM	#4389
GYEvanEFR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pontianak Posts: 459 Likes (Received): 2	Sorry, Sir/Madam Sorry, My own Mistake. that's Orbit's observation platform. But I wondering where will the cauldron placed. Once again, My own Mistake, pardon me Last edited by GYEvanEFR; May 22nd, 2012 at 05:16 PM. Reason: RSVP from the misconception

May 23rd, 2012, 03:56 AM	#4391
Eastern37 Optimist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cairns/Brisbane Posts: 2,634 Likes (Received): 45	I did exactly that too! __________________ “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.”

May 22nd, 2012, 07:36 AM	#4381
master_klon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auckland Posts: 734 Likes (Received): 9	Why does the stadium still not have seats in some sections, or are they the cheap seats?

May 22nd, 2012, 12:56 PM	#4385
RobH SPURRED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London / Kent Posts: 8,432 Likes (Received): 184	I've no idea, I can't see anything either. I think I've read (maybe someone can correct me if this is wrong) the ODA constructed two gas lines to give London 2012 options. One leads inside the stadium, the other to the north of the stadium. I doubt we'll see anything close to the Orbit with regard to the cauldron.

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RobH SPURRED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London / Kent Posts: 8,432 Likes (Received): 184	You might be right, it does look a bit like that if you look at it in the wrong way!

May 23rd, 2012, 04:16 AM	#4392
GYEvanEFR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pontianak Posts: 459 Likes (Received): 2	Thanks...

May 23rd, 2012, 08:23 PM	#4396
REVUpminster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 250 Likes (Received): 2	This saturday 26th May 10am - 2pm at Stratford library the London legacy developement Corporation are showing their plans for a 60,000 multiuse stadium (80,000 for concerts) and a seperate 6 lane community running track. (probably the Olympic warm up track). Official notice in the Newham Recorder

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RobH SPURRED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London / Kent Posts: 8,432 Likes (Received): 184	Well yes, that too!

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