I grew up surrounded by a strong British influence…
All of my Elementary School education was in a British school
The church we worshiped in was an Anglican church and
All the holidays, events and traditions we observed as a family were clearly British.
We also followed everything the Royal Family did, as if we were personally acquainted with them in some way!
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So when we sat down to watch the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony last night, it felt like I was taking a walk down memory lane…
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The opening hymn sung (I remember singing this in church, as a child. )
The British National Anthem (We had to memorize it to sing at school)
Poppies (We passed around poppies in church, every Remembrance Sunday. And one Remembrance Sunday, we actually had HRH Prince Charles visit our church and attend service.)
Mary Poppins (My sister and I loved this movie. Oh and Sound of Music too!)
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The Beatles (My mother is a huge fan, so we grew up listening to their music. Did I ever mention she actually met all 4 ? And boldly walked up to Yoko Ono’s hotel room and got John Lennon’s autograph when she was in her late teens?!)
and so much more!
Not being a fan of Harry Potter anything, I did think the scary creatures was out of place in the whole thing. And the Parade of Nations was long. (But what a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is for those athletes.)
Otherwise everything else was mind-blowing.
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I love that Danny Boyle ensured everything that counted was included…
The Great Ormand Street Hospital
Veterans who’d face wars ago
Past British Olympians and
Construction workers who were instrumental in putting together the Olympic Park. (This was so moving.To see the workers form the guard of honor for the Olympic Torch)
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Yes, there was so much I loved in the Opening Ceremony.
One of my absolute favorite segments was Chariots of Fire…
But nothing…nothing took the cake like the Queen’s Entrance!
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What an amazing, amazing event!
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To sum it all , I guess I’d have to say my Facebook Status last night hits the ceremonious nail on the head…
Oh yeah!
And now the Games begin!
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Totally agree – it was amazing to watch! I get teary-eyed every time I watch the opening ceremonies because you can just see on everyone’s faces what a once-in-a-lifetime moment this is for them and it’s incredibly moving to watch.
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I love the Olympics! Walk down memory lane for me as well as hubby and I attended the 2002 Olympics!
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Wow…what a grand opening ceremonies, the queen parachuted in!
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The Queen’s entrance was my favorite part!
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Love the Olympics! SO amazing, in every way possible
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The opening ceremonies didn’t do it for me but I completely understand what Danny Boyle was trying to achieve. Nevertheless, it is always exciting to see all the athletes parading through the stadium.
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fantastic and fab…..your post on the Olympics….it sure was a walk down memory lane for a lot of the spectators…think the ceremony was just jam packed with history, music and creativity…so many emotional, moving moments..as you wrote of the builders and the workers forming the guard of honour and honouring the vetrans…so much of history in dazzling seqences..all in split seconds and often tongue in cheek…a memorable viewing !
It was one of the best opening ceremonies I can remember.
I really liked the Harry Potter part. Its great that something from our generation could be a part of it
My family still can’t agree on whether the queen really parachuted in!
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I always, always find the opening ceremonies so breath taking… no matter where they are taking place, I think everyone feels awe inspired and more patriotic.
and for real, don’t you just HAVE to watch to see how XX is going to make it fantastical??? I do!!
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I missed it and I’m so sad! I must be stuck in babyland where nothing but Bubble Guppies exists. It looks like it was amazing – I’ll have to see if I can find it on YouTube!
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Love the photos you found…we watched the opening ceremony and I really enjoyed it
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I want to see this Olympic event 2012 yet I am quite far in London so I will just watch this one probably online or in the television about the happenings. This event is so very interesting to follow seem it can be able to give pride to the countries involving on this event.
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