Did you watch the opening ceremony?
If so you were one of three billion, watching around the world. I had no intention that this be my Six word Saturday this week, but I was drawn into these magical creations of the human mind. Looking down on beautiful Rio from that tiny plane, I couldn’t help but smile. If only we could keep that joy, and work together for a better world.
Wishing you all a peaceful and happy week. Click on the YouTube link that comes up to watch the highlights.
restlessjo 
Actually, I didn’t , though I’m interested in the Olympic results, and love the winners’faces when they are awarded!
Nice post , dear Jo…
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I’m watching gymnastics at the minute 🙂 🙂 Thanks, Anna!
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It was a fabulous opening ceremony. And I too wish we could work together – in love and inclusiveness – to make a better world. We’ve got a horrible, divisive political environment here in the USA right now. Hope you enjoyed your weekend, Jo. 🙂
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Hiya, Cathy. The highlight was a 65th birthday afternoon tea party with way too much cake 🙂 It seems to follow me everywhere! And you? Still counting down! 🙂
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Was it your birthday, Jo? Did I miss it? Oh dear. If so, I’m sorry! The too much cake never seems to affect you as you always look as trim as ever.
Yep, counting down. I haven’t started an ounce of packing and you know what a dilemma that is for me! 🙂
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Not mine, Cathy- I’m much older than that 🙂 🙂
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Jo, you’re much younger than 65 at heart!!
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🙂 🙂
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No, I didn’t watch it… I haven’t watched the Olympics since the eighties. It’s not really because I don’t like them – more to do with either not having a tv for years or too busy travelling, so I’ve got out of the habit.
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It’s an easy habit to get out of as it doesn’t come around too often 🙂
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We did watch it Jo. So spectacular and I loved that they did it with 1/20th of the budget as compared to the last opening ceremonies.
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Yes, that surprised me, Sue. Definitely resourceful 🙂 🙂
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I am going to turn my TV off for the entire fortnight!
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Spoilsport 🙂
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It is worse than Wimbledon fortnight!
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You’re treading dangerously now! I’ve just been watching Rafa 🙂 🙂
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Go and have a wander round Brum instead, Andrew. You might prefer that post 🙂
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I am Brazilian and the opening ceremony certainly has made us proud. Brazil is going though some hard times and hosting the games has been very controversial, but I do hope that it will all be worth in the end. Thanks Jo😄
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I do too, Gilda 🙂 They certainly did you all proud.
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Your video didn’t work for me. I’ve see bits and bobs on the news, though. 🙂
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Even when you click on the YouTube link after you get the rejection message, Ad? Oh well- I tried 😦 😦
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Nope, no joy. 🙄
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You’ll have to Google 😦 Happy weekend anyway!
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Peace to you, also. You’ve inspired me to look for the opening ceremony on youtube. Looks wonderful, and your reaction really drew me in!
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I wanted to be in that little plane, ‘flying down to Rio’ 🙂 🙂
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The digital images were incredible – we lost power about one hour in, but it came back on in time for us to see the American athletes come into the stadium. I love see what the different countries’ athletes are wearing.
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It’s the colourful bit at the beginning I like best, Noelle. My staying power wan’t great after midnight 🙂 🙂
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