Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops

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From: ehsjr
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:04

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Jim Thompson wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:00:56 -0500, ehsjr <ehsjr@nospamverizon.net>
> wrote:
> 
> 
>>David L. Jones wrote:
>>
>>>Just watched the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics
>>>Looks like they had a Sydney 2000 moment with a malfunction of the torch, 
>>>they just couldn't get the 4th pole working.
>>>I wonder what went wrong?, I guess we'll find out in due course...
>>>
>>>Dave.
>>>
>>
>>Thank goodness there was no malfunction when that boy was
>>"flying".  To me, that was the best part of the ceremony.
>>A wonderful mix of technology, athletic grace and acting
>>ability. Awesome!
>>
>>Ed
> 
> 
> Not only boring, but you could see all the harnesses :-(
> 		
>                                         ...Jim Thompson

That's a shame - I wish you could have enjoyed it.

Ed

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