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[Nickbat]

I would rather have needles plunged into my optics than watch any of this.

Judging by the astoundingly excessive coverage by the 2 main news channels given to the Chilean miners rescue and the sale of some football club, we will be driven to distraction by the coverage of the Olympics.

What a pain in the arse this is going to be. [smiley=thumbdown.gif] [smiley=thumbdown.gif] [smiley=thumbdown.gif]

Mind you, Zulu, there is an upside:

"Chilean miners leave BBC too broke for live coverage of Cancún climate talks"

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2010/oct/14/chilean-miners-bbc-cancun-climate-talks

 

[albitz]

Oh Im sure they will manage it somehow Nick. Where theres a will theres a way.

[cem_devecioglu]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11546228

OUCH!

Given the price of a decent seat, and a decent event, Plus travel and accomodation both surely inflated for the events too 

Looks like the 'common man' will be well and truely priced out of attendance 

 

for that price I would buy another miggy..and play with it..

[Banjax]

sport is about making money now and nothing more.most sportsman get appearance money now and not for there talent. its marketing a product. olympics, world cup and all national sports income is based on who will be there on the day. companies pay big money and expect a huge return on there investment.

and unfortunalty i refuse to pay extortionate prices to take my kids to football or other sports like.

harlem globetrotters now thats a great nights sporting entertainment 

the harlem globetrotters all crammed into my wifes house when she was a kid in the 70's - her mum ran a b&b and they were on a tour of scotland when their bus broke down outside the house at night 

this was at the height of their fame too, there was a cartoon show and everything - from what she recalls they were all a great laugh, no divas, just friendly, warm and polite.........imagine the entire Chelsea or Arsenal squad spending the night in a b&b these days  without throwing a tantrum  

[albitz]

Although I find almost all sport tedius, I would imagine that it would be a pretty emotional experience to stand in the middle of the kop with thousands of scousers singing "youll never walk again alone". I get goosebumps when I hear it on TV.

[MV6Matt]

............Living as I do, a 2 minute cycle ride from the park, I wasn't in the least bit surprised to see the prices as they are.

Why put up with locals if you have the corporate wedge?
The whole thing is very largely moving in the direction I thought it would.

The so called legacy of the games will be a joke - as soon as the Games are over watch all the money leave the area and the park becomes 'no-go' to local people.

I had hoped to be able to take the kids to some of the events. Much as I suspected, no chance..................

Well, well, well what a surprise!

[zirax]

It was always going to pander to the corporations and be stupidly expensive so I can't see why people are surprised by this. There are £20 tickets but these are likely to be so far back from the action that you'll need a telescope to see anything.

For me I am considering taking my dad to the Athletics final or super-final. As it will be the one time he will get to an olympics, its going to cost a fortune. Quite annoyed by the opening ceremony prices though, they are a rip.

[Dishevelled Den]

I would rather have needles plunged into my optics than watch any of this.

Judging by the astoundingly excessive coverage by the 2 main news channels given to the Chilean miners rescue and the sale of some football club, we will be driven to distraction by the coverage of the Olympics.

What a pain in the arse this is going to be. [smiley=thumbdown.gif] [smiley=thumbdown.gif] [smiley=thumbdown.gif]

Mind you, Zulu, there is an upside:

"Chilean miners leave BBC too broke for live coverage of Cancún climate talks"

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2010/oct/14/chilean-miners-bbc-cancun-climate-talks

 

Nice to see them comfortable with the way they spend our money - well done BBC.

You couldn't make it up all the same. [smiley=thumbdown.gif] [smiley=thumbdown.gif]

[Dishevelled Den]

It was always going to pander to the corporations and be stupidly expensive so I can't see why people are surprised by this. There are £20 tickets but these are likely to be so far back from the action that you'll need a telescope to see anything.

For me I am considering taking my dad to the Athletics final or super-final. As it will be the one time he will get to an olympics, its going to cost a fortune. Quite annoyed by the opening ceremony prices though, they are a rip.

In modern Britain the value of most things is well known but their true worth remains elusive to the many.

In many cases the lust for money, apparent power and privilege are the constituent parts of the life-blood of this breakless, introspective, irresponsible, gutless, superficial and star-struck, celebrity-obsessed and appearance above everything-oriented nation.

Bah!

Ooh, I think I'm feeling a tad bitchy this afternoon - how unusual. :-?

[albitz]

............Living as I do, a 2 minute cycle ride from the park, I wasn't in the least bit surprised to see the prices as they are.

Why put up with locals if you have the corporate wedge?
The whole thing is very largely moving in the direction I thought it would.

The so called legacy of the games will be a joke - as soon as the Games are over watch all the money leave the area and the park becomes 'no-go' to local people.

I had hoped to be able to take the kids to some of the events. Much as I suspected, no chance..................

Well, well, well what a surprise!

Move out for a month and rent your property out to someone. You could charge a fortune.
My daughter lived a similar distance from the park until a year ago. I told her she should stay there and rent out her apartment during the games, did she listen ??