2010 Winter Olympics (Official Thread?) - Blu-ray Forum

Grumpz · 11-26-2009, 03:08 AM

I can't wait! 78 Days and counting!

Every 2 yrs I get amped up in anticipation over the Summer/Winter Olympics and I'm not going to lie...with these ones being in Canada, I'm a bit more interested.

The Hockey is going to be fantastic!

Word competition at it's finest. Let's hope there aren't too many doping scandals.

bageleaterkkjji · 11-26-2009, 03:10 AM

i wish you could get the olympics on blu ray

Grumpz · 11-26-2009, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

i wish you could get the olympics on blu ray

Hey now...I'm assuming most blu-ray junkies also subscribe to HD. I know I'm going to get plenty of HD olympic action!

I don't even think I was subbing to HD for the last Summer Olympics.

silversnake · 11-26-2009, 05:57 AM

GF is excited. She loves the olympics.

I'm looking forward to Hockey of course.

Probably the only time I'll cheer for Crosby and even then, I might not

Moviefan1203 · 11-26-2009, 10:13 AM

I love the Olympics, whether it be winter or summer, but I must say that the winter Olympics are my favorite. I really think Vancouver is going be an excellent host city. It's one of those times where it is ok to go overboard in ones showing of patriotism and pride in their country. I know myself and my family and friends really get into the games, my wife and I can really get the house rocking cheering for the US. I'm going to echo Grumpz' comment and really hope for no scandals involving performance enhancing drugs. And should an athlete make the boneheaded decision to use them, let's hope they get rooted out and humiliated in the process.

LET'S GO USA!!!

Johnny Vinyl · 11-26-2009, 10:53 AM

I'm a huge Olympics fan as well, both Summer and Winter, so I'm looking forward to the Vancouver Games with much anticipation!

Hockey is obviously the #1 attraction, but I love watching all of the others as well! I even, dare I say, watch the figure skating, which I never ever do. But hell, it's the Olympics!

Good luck to all the countries, but especially CANADA!

John

PrivatePixel · 11-26-2009, 12:40 PM

I, for one, can't wait. I'll watch every event except Nordic Combined (also, it's the only time I'll watch curling

). Naturally, I'll be watching ice hockey, but I'm much more amped for short track and speed skating (only because ESPN doesn't televise this, opting for some poker tournament or college basketball game instead

)

Go CANADA!

Grumpz · 11-26-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I love the Olympics, whether it be winter or summer, but I must say that the winter Olympics are my favorite. I really think Vancouver is going be an excellent host city. It's one of those times where it is ok to go overboard in ones showing of patriotism and pride in their country. I know myself and my family and friends really get into the games, my wife and I can really get the house rocking cheering for the US. I'm going to echo Grumpz' comment and really hope for no scandals involving performance enhancing drugs. And should an athlete make the boneheaded decision to use them, let's hope they get rooted out and humiliated in the process.

LET'S GO USA!!!

You can have all the bronzes you wanted!

Moviefan1203 · 11-26-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpz

You can have all the bronzes you wanted!

All I care about is the US winning the medal count. Whether they are gold, silver, or bronze I'll take them all. I really don't expect us to win the medal count here in Vancouver, but I'd be happy with top three. We've finished second to Germany twice in a row. I'd love to see a good effort from our men's hockey team as well. The summer games is where we usually win the medal count, but one of these years we'll take our domination over to the winter games as well. Winning is the American way.

Jellybeans · 11-26-2009, 03:44 PM

I hope Joannie Rochette wins gold in women skating

And Team Canada in hockey wins gold

Anyone know if Cynthia Phaneuf will be there ?

Grumpz · 11-26-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

All I care about is the US winning the medal count. Whether they are gold, silver, or bronze I'll take them all. I really don't expect us to win the medal count here in Vancouver, but I'd be happy with top three. We've finished second to Germany twice in a row. I'd love to see a good effort from our men's hockey team as well. The summer games is where we usually win the medal count, but one of these years we'll take our domination over to the winter games as well. Winning is the American way.

I'm actually very interested in the Canadian Own the Podium efforts by our gov't. They've actually spent "real" money funding our athletes and are rewarding medals. A first for Canadian Olympians.

Traditionally Canada does better in the Winter games, so maybe we'll actually be close to the top as a result of these new efforts.

Bottom line though...if we don't win Gold in Hockey, it'll be a disaster!

Moviefan1203 · 11-26-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpz

I'm actually very interested in the Canadian Own the Podium efforts by our gov't. They've actually spent "real" money funding our athletes and are rewarding medals. A first for Canadian Olympians.

I think that was a very good decision to make. You have to spend money to do well. It's the way the way the world works, money equals success. China has started doing it, and look how much they have improved.

Grumpz · 11-27-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I think that was a very good decision to make. You have to spend money to do well. It's the way the way the world works, money equals success. China has started doing it, and look how much they have improved.

I know competing for your country would feel fantastic, but it's clear there's an edge to athletes who get more than a pat on the back for there efforts.

Grumpz · 12-01-2009, 10:43 PM

The olypmics garner that much interest that this thread made it to the bottom of page 2.

PrivatePixel · 12-01-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpz

The olypmics garner that much interest that this thread made it to the bottom of page 2.

I think the thread was created too early (seeing as it won't commence until February). I think things will pick up once the new year rolls around.

Propellarhead9 · 12-02-2009, 12:46 AM

I'm gonna watch some Bobsledding in HD

Grumpz · 12-22-2009, 12:39 AM

53 days!

Thank god for the olypmics, cuz the NFL is winding down and the NHL just isn't the same when you grow up watching a team and it gets ripped out of your city, dropped in the desert and still gets bought for $150 million even though no one gives a crap about the game!

Grumpz · 02-09-2010, 01:20 PM

3 Day, 11hrs!

Thank goodness, cuz we just lost NFL! I'm getting the shakes already.

blujacket · 02-09-2010, 02:21 PM

Love the Olympics, especially the Winter.

HedgeHog · 02-09-2010, 08:49 PM

It's like 10 degC here in the west coast...sure doesn't feel like a Winter Olympic.

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11-26-2009, 03:08 AM	#1
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	2010 Winter Olympics (Official Thread?) I can't wait! 78 Days and counting! Every 2 yrs I get amped up in anticipation over the Summer/Winter Olympics and I'm not going to lie...with these ones being in Canada, I'm a bit more interested. The Hockey is going to be fantastic! Word competition at it's finest. Let's hope there aren't too many doping scandals.

11-26-2009, 03:10 AM	#2
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	i wish you could get the olympics on blu ray

11-26-2009, 05:57 AM	#4
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	GF is excited. She loves the olympics. I'm looking forward to Hockey of course. Probably the only time I'll cheer for Crosby and even then, I might not

11-26-2009, 10:13 AM	#5
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	I love the Olympics, whether it be winter or summer, but I must say that the winter Olympics are my favorite. I really think Vancouver is going be an excellent host city. It's one of those times where it is ok to go overboard in ones showing of patriotism and pride in their country. I know myself and my family and friends really get into the games, my wife and I can really get the house rocking cheering for the US. I'm going to echo Grumpz' comment and really hope for no scandals involving performance enhancing drugs. And should an athlete make the boneheaded decision to use them, let's hope they get rooted out and humiliated in the process. LET'S GO USA!!!

11-26-2009, 10:53 AM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I'm a huge Olympics fan as well, both Summer and Winter, so I'm looking forward to the Vancouver Games with much anticipation! Hockey is obviously the #1 attraction, but I love watching all of the others as well! I even, dare I say, watch the figure skating, which I never ever do. But hell, it's the Olympics! Good luck to all the countries, but especially CANADA! John

11-26-2009, 12:40 PM	#7
PrivatePixel Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:999 DVD collection:73 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:8	I, for one, can't wait. I'll watch every event except Nordic Combined (also, it's the only time I'll watch curling ). Naturally, I'll be watching ice hockey, but I'm much more amped for short track and speed skating (only because ESPN doesn't televise this, opting for some poker tournament or college basketball game instead ) Go CANADA!

11-26-2009, 03:44 PM	#10
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	I hope Joannie Rochette wins gold in women skating And Team Canada in hockey wins gold Anyone know if Cynthia Phaneuf will be there ?

12-01-2009, 10:43 PM	#14
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	The olypmics garner that much interest that this thread made it to the bottom of page 2.

12-02-2009, 12:46 AM	#16
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1713 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I'm gonna watch some Bobsledding in HD

12-22-2009, 12:39 AM	#17
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	53 days! Thank god for the olypmics, cuz the NFL is winding down and the NHL just isn't the same when you grow up watching a team and it gets ripped out of your city, dropped in the desert and still gets bought for $150 million even though no one gives a crap about the game!

02-09-2010, 01:20 PM	#18
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	3 Day, 11hrs! Thank goodness, cuz we just lost NFL! I'm getting the shakes already.

02-09-2010, 02:21 PM	#19
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	Love the Olympics, especially the Winter.

02-09-2010, 08:49 PM	#20
HedgeHog Active Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Richmond, BC 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:476	It's like 10 degC here in the west coast...sure doesn't feel like a Winter Olympic.

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