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Post by robot on Jul 23, 2021 18:12:00 GMT -6
Definitely teared up at the opening messages from their families.
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origami
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Post by origami on Jul 23, 2021 18:13:45 GMT -6
We're psyched about Sunisa Lee as the first Hmong gymnast and Jordan Chiles as a hometown hero.
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Post by filingjointly on Jul 23, 2021 18:19:46 GMT -6
thatgolfb I know you’re a little busy so I’m not expecting a response here. I just wanted to say that I once had a brand new baby right as the Olympics started and for three weeks they were the very best of overnight feeding and rocking companion. thatgolfb and I are BMB friends and our babies were born before/during the 2014 Winter Olympics and it was the BEST. I watched every minute of ice dancing that year because what else was there to do lol. Also checking in, because who am I kidding, even without a colicky baby I’ll be watching it all. Those were the Olympics I was talking about! I have a January 2014 baby.
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Post by caer on Jul 23, 2021 18:22:51 GMT -6
thatgolfb and I are BMB friends and our babies were born before/during the 2014 Winter Olympics and it was the BEST. I watched every minute of ice dancing that year because what else was there to do lol. Also checking in, because who am I kidding, even without a colicky baby I’ll be watching it all. Those were the Olympics I was talking about! I have a January 2014 baby. Ha, yes! I also have a J14 baby (due F14). I’m glad thatgolfb gets to experience that perfect timing again.
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Post by sassafras83 on Jul 23, 2021 18:25:29 GMT -6
Why does watching the parade of nations always make me teary eyed? I am not a cryer!
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Post by sassafras83 on Jul 23, 2021 18:29:20 GMT -6
We're psyched about Sunisa Lee as the first Hmong gymnast and Jordan Chiles as a hometown hero. Jordan Chiles here. I love her spirit! Sunisa is amazing though, her bar routine is SO INTENSE! Of course I love Simone and want to watch her kick ass.
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fatpony
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Post by fatpony on Jul 23, 2021 18:47:44 GMT -6
Started crying when refugee team came in.
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Post by keg on Jul 23, 2021 18:48:05 GMT -6
SO excited. We are visiting family and have a big night of Olympics viewing planned during/after dinner. I never get to watch in a room of enthusiasts so it will be extra fun.
My favorites are track and gymnastics, but my son climbs competitively and we all skate (or used to) so we are also super ready for those this year!
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Post by PandaWatch on Jul 23, 2021 18:49:24 GMT -6
Watching the parade of nations. I love that Rory McIlroy chose to represent Ireland. 💚
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richard
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Post by richard on Jul 23, 2021 18:54:49 GMT -6
Bob Benson got his own show! I never watch network commercials anymore.
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Post by pitchslap on Jul 23, 2021 18:55:30 GMT -6
2 gymnasts from MN. Represent! Three if you watch men's gymnastics! Suni Lee, Grace McCallum, and Shane Wiskus. We've watched Shane compete at the U a few times.
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Post by cnf on Jul 23, 2021 19:06:27 GMT -6
Those were the Olympics I was talking about! I have a January 2014 baby. Ha, yes! I also have a J14 baby (due F14). I’m glad thatgolfb gets to experience that perfect timing again. #pandemicperks Oh hi. I'm here too. My baby is almost 11 months now but still sleeps like a two week old, so I'll be late night watching too.
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fatpony
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Post by fatpony on Jul 23, 2021 19:06:51 GMT -6
Everyone in my family ditched me. Currently watching with the three year old asleep on me because mama ain't got time for bedtime.
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clucky
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Post by clucky on Jul 23, 2021 19:11:03 GMT -6
Trying to watch on my phone while the baseball game is on the big screen. Struggling to focus, but it is nice to have on.
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Post by RajahMD on Jul 23, 2021 19:16:41 GMT -6
Oh boy! Steve Kornacki is in khakis and has the big board on my TV. Lol. Politics cross over. We were fast forwarding through that part after starting late. Then we saw him and were like "whoa, what's happening?". I gotta say, I enjoyed his little numbers segment. I love that NBC is like "yes, let's send Steve to the Olympics/insert random sports event".
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Post by tater on Jul 23, 2021 19:16:49 GMT -6
I’m here watching the joy in these athlete’s eyes. DS’ teacher last year has a daughter in the Olympics, so we have someone to root for!
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thatgolfb
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Post by thatgolfb on Jul 23, 2021 19:16:58 GMT -6
thatgolfb I know you’re a little busy so I’m not expecting a response here. I just wanted to say that I once had a brand new baby right as the Olympics started and for three weeks they were the very best of overnight feeding and rocking companion. My DD1 is another Olympics baby!! And I was still on maternity leave with DD2 for the following Winter Olympics. So, 3/3 for Olympic babies! Lol
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Post by tater on Jul 23, 2021 19:17:49 GMT -6
Oh boy! Steve Kornacki is in khakis and has the big board on my TV. Lol. Politics cross over. you know I love Steve.
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jul 23, 2021 19:20:01 GMT -6
I love Megan rapino so much
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jul 23, 2021 19:26:15 GMT -6
The Olympics - where you learn you suck at geography
Where the fuck is Kiribati?
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tater
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Post by tater on Jul 23, 2021 19:32:17 GMT -6
The Olympics - where you learn you suck at geography Where the fuck is Kiribati? I’ve said “is that really the name of a country?” At least 4 times.
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fatpony
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Post by fatpony on Jul 23, 2021 19:32:56 GMT -6
The Olympics - where you learn you suck at geography Where the fuck is Kiribati? Cook islands - where 1 in 1500 are Olympians!
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Post by imapenguin on Jul 23, 2021 19:42:42 GMT -6
Present! I love all events but I won’t be missing gymnastics or swimming and diving no matter what. We picked up our Biles and Chiles swag at our gymnastics classes today so we’re ready!
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jul 23, 2021 19:45:07 GMT -6
The Olympics - where you learn you suck at geography Where the fuck is Kiribati? Cook islands - where 1 in 1500 are Olympians! I know Cook Islands from survivor. I shall add in Comoros and Suriname
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Post by PandaWatch on Jul 23, 2021 19:59:44 GMT -6
H keep asking me where different countries are, and I keep getting it wrong before googling.
Suriname…not in Asia.
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Post by PandaWatch on Jul 23, 2021 20:01:42 GMT -6
Dominica is not the Dominican Republic.
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jul 23, 2021 20:07:36 GMT -6
Thank you Tonga
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jul 23, 2021 20:09:16 GMT -6
Tonga helping us all
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Post by adventurebright on Jul 23, 2021 20:12:43 GMT -6
Tonga helping us all Mr. Tonga!! Yes, please
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jul 23, 2021 20:15:44 GMT -6
A friend just asked me if I like Tonga. Is she watching me. Lol
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