Ryry
Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/27/2012 11:53PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I am not sure if that is the best place to put it. On the bright side maybe it will keep people warm on the rainy days to come in London.
noce
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/27/2012 11:58PM - in reply to Ryry Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Might be a little distracting during javelin
afasfadsasdf
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 12:52AM - in reply to Ryry Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I can't tell where it is going to be relative to the track. If it is outside, not a problem. On the infield—BIIIG problem!
Silly Boy
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 1:04AM - in reply to noce Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
They're professionals. They will be fine. It's not like they're going through the fire. It will give them something to throw over. The javelin isn't going to spend much time near the flame. It will be fine, to.

This could lead to many interesting changes. Fire pits for the LJ/TJ - and steeple. Flaming bars for the HJ/PV. Make it really mean something when you "miss". Attendance at track meets would skyrocket world-wide.
Hotshot Famclub
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 1:15AM - in reply to Silly Boy Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Not to worry, Danny Boyle says they'll have it all worked out, and with the help of 5,000 volunteers they'll have it moved onto a barge on the river within 3 weeks.
Ryry
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 1:21AM - in reply to Hotshot Famclub Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Does anyone have an overhead picture in regards to its placement?
GOVenor.
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 4:03AM - in reply to Hotshot Famclub Reply | Return to Index | Report Post

Hotshot Famclub wrote:

Not to worry, Danny Boyle says they'll have it all worked out, and with the help of 5,000 volunteers they'll have it moved onto a barge on the river within 3 weeks.


:) Good post.
GOVenor.
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 4:08AM - in reply to GOVenor. Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I really wanted to see the single runner bringing in the torch. The Olympic torch all the way. Yes I was very annoyed with the flame. Actually I got so sick of the whole thing I didn't watch who brought in the flame. My Dad said seven people carried it in. I didn't even want to ask. My Dad is 80 and HE was pissed off with the whole thing.
fattymcgee
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 5:22AM - in reply to Ryry Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Is the track round? What is going on in that picture?
Rare air
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 5:46AM - in reply to Ryry Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
With the flame in the center of the track, will it be sucking oxygen out of the air making it like they're at altitude?
The Quenton Cassidamius
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 6:36AM - in reply to Ryry Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
It will be moved off the field and put at somewhere else before competition starts. Did you guys actually think it would stay there?
ray
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 8:38AM - in reply to The Quenton Cassidamius Reply | Return to Index | Report Post

The Quenton Cassidamius wrote:

It will be moved off the field and put at somewhere else before competition starts. Did you guys actually think it would stay there?


Maybe they should move the entire stadium to Paris, Brussels, Lisbon, Stockholm, Copenhagen, or Warsaw.
Call me maybe
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/28/2012 12:48PM - in reply to ray Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Ok so where will it be placed before the track and field events start?
Ryry
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/29/2012 11:26AM - in reply to Call me maybe Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/olympics--fans-disappointed-they-can-t-see-olympic-flame.html

another story. makes me feel better knowing my concern was not out of no where
Ryry
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/30/2012 5:57PM - in reply to Ryry Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/olympics--olympic-flame-extinguished--relocated-within-stadium.html

If you were interested they are moving it. Not sure if that was the plan all along but at least they moved it to a better spot.
newname
RE: Anyone annoyed that olympic flame in the middle of the track 7/30/2012 6:43PM - in reply to Ryry Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Did anyone annoy the Flame? I doubt it, can you annoy a flame?