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AIBU?

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To be inconsolably sad its all over?

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topbannana · 09/09/2012 23:11

I was thrilled when we were awarded the 2012 games, we even started to put money away so DS (only newborn at the time) could go and see some of it.
Fast forward several years and my work situation meant that the sailing was the only event we could really attend. Sadly the lottery system made this unlikely and I started to be disillusioned.
Never one to be miserable for long, I enjoyed the build up and pitied the moaners. Like most, I had my reservations about some of LOCOGs decisions but overall I looked forward to it.
The Olympic opening ceremony came and went, and DS and I spent literally hours in front of the TV. When DH came home we sat down together and cheered and groaned our way through the coverage, becoming more enthusiastic and inspired as the days went on.
The Olympic closing ceremoney left us very flat but we said "Oh well, theres always the Paralympics"
And then....
DS and I managed, after many hours of chasing velodrome tickets, to get equestrian tickets and also to see the Olympic Park. We came back humbled, inspired and overall, really proud to be British.
We spent even longer in front of the TV, DH has become an avid wheelchair basketball fan and we have wept enough to keep us out of tears for several months to come.
Today DS sobbed that he did not want it to end (he is 8 and now harbours dreams of being a triathlete) I have watched the closing ceremony to the end, DS and DH peeled off along the way as they have work and school in the morning.
So all in all, AIBU to be sad its over? And AIBU to thank every single person who has made this summer the best we have ever had (despite the weather!)?

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JumpingThroughMoreHoops · 09/09/2012 23:14

I'm with you - I'm gutted it's over - I've loved everything about 2012 - right from the Jubilee through to tonight.

I have marginally consoled my self with the little TV coverage of the paralympics, but topping up with the Diamond League - and thats over now sigh

D'ju want to know whats on now - bloody NFL football!

MrsVamos · 09/09/2012 23:15

I'm with you too.

Gutted it's over. Or, it will be tomorrow, after the Parade.

Have loved every minute.

WinklyFriedChicken · 09/09/2012 23:17

All good things come to an end

Personally as enjoyable as the Games have been, I am delighted they are over as it heralds the imminent end of the ridiculous Olympic shift pattern DH is working; sometime soon I may get to see him for more than a few hours and he might not even be fit to collapse with exhaustion.

JumpingThroughMoreHoops · 09/09/2012 23:18

I'm hoping for a Royal Baby

WorraLiberty · 09/09/2012 23:19

YANBU I've loved every single minute...including the long build up the kids have had at school, learning the history of it all, DS's school friends being in the opening ceremony and the torch relay being at the top of our road.

I recorded the ceremony tonight but I could hear the fireworks going off for ages (thought it was a thunderstorm at first) and it made me sad that it's all coming to an end

FreudiansGoldSlipper · 09/09/2012 23:23

yes i feel very sad and very proud too

very lucky that both ds and i go to go, he was lucky to go to the athletics he is only 4 so does not understand how lucky he is.

we went to see the opening on the big screen at blackheath wonderful atmosphere, went to tafalgur square, greenwich and hyde park when we could that saturday seeing mo win the 5000m i cried, the 400 relay then tom daley was a fantastic night i cried, i screamed and jumped aroudn so many great memories

i choose not to go away this summer (planned to go mid august) and so glad i didn't here was the place to be it has been great every minute of it has been wonderful

wonderstuff · 09/09/2012 23:23

Makes me feel I want to do something. Don't know what, but its all been so inspiring wouldn't it be good to take inspiration and do something?

Will definitely be making more efforts to watch athletics and really want to go to the Commonwealth Games in 2014

slartybartfast · 09/09/2012 23:25

I will feel positively bereft. i enjoyed olympics SO much but was nervous about whether I would enjoy paralympics, but somehow, i think i enjoyed it more - despite being annoyed at not being able to see more than 2 minutes of wheelchair rugby, the positive inspiring stories of the athletes. and the smiles on the faces of the medalists -so genuine

Bossybritches22 · 09/09/2012 23:28

I've started saving for Rio!!!

Been a bloody brilliant summer just hope we keep that feel good factor for a little longer!

I have to say though,as well, that although the obligatory ad breaks drive me mad on C4 they did a cracking good job with the coverage after everybody was a bit about wether they'd cope.

I loved the presenters they put on & if course Claire Balding was brilliant as ever but the whole team were lovely & gave us all great insight into the different sports and disabilities as well good commentary.

BlackberryIce · 09/09/2012 23:30

Just said on the other thread, as a family we are all getting bikes and biking paraphernalia, for Christmas! That's our inspiration.... To get out ( thanks to our councils fab bike lanes) and do more as a family.

Ds is interested in basketball. His brothers are likely to copy him too.

It's been amazing. Really it has. Not got tired of hearing our national anthem once. And I wonder what the rest of the world thought of us all.

weblette · 09/09/2012 23:30

Can I preface this by saying I'm an anti-monarchist Scot....

However, I Agree completely! Saw both Games, last night at the Paras there were only two Team GB but that didn't matter as everyone cheered whatever happened. Amazing atmosphere.

As a nation we have so much to be proud of.

PurpleAndPoppyWearer · 09/09/2012 23:32

It isn't over! There's a parade tomorrow!

SoftKittyWarmKitty · 09/09/2012 23:43

Totally agree. When it was announced we'd won the games back in 2005 I vowed I'd be there as I love the Olympics, plus it was to take place the summer of my 40th (last week). I just didn't know that I'd be going with my 6yo DS, who was born about a year after we won the games .

Like the OP, I didn't get ballot tickets but was lucky to get some trampolining tickets in May when they put the returns on sale. We had an amazing day and I tried to get tickets for other events but failed. However a few weeks ago I managed to get Paralympics athletics tickets and we went last week, a few days before my 40th. It was truly amazing, and inspirational. I feel bereft that it's all over and can't wait for the DVD to come out.

Had to smile at the poster above who said she'd started saving for Rio because it's crossed my mind to do the same .

Meglet · 09/09/2012 23:47

yanbu. We went to five events, including the stadium, (thank you mum!) and the calendar is looking empty now it's over. The dc's are sad too. My bank balance might be a bit happier though.

Am thinking of a trip to the Commonwealth Games and doubling it up with a trip to see the Panda's in Edinburgh.

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topbannana · 09/09/2012 23:53

Teeheehee :)
While DH and I were enjoying half a shandy last night, he agreed that if we win the lottery we shall go to Rio (a short flight to Southern France fills him with dread so I think he is banking on our bad luck holding out!)
Off to bed now to sob into my pillow

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80sMum · 10/09/2012 00:26

Yes, I agree. Very sad that it's all over and the sun has now set on what has been a wonderful feelgood summer. But the legacy will remain, I think.

MrsTerrysChocolateOrange · 10/09/2012 00:45

I live in Canada now and thought I hated; sport; the monarchy; the Olympics after the fucking winter Olympics here, bastards ; shit like this. I was in London for London 2012, it was awesome. AND, I got to hold a silver medal.

stargirl1701 · 10/09/2012 00:48

YANBU!!!!

Whatdoiknowanyway · 10/09/2012 02:07

Just home after working as a gamesmaker, lining the route of the Athletes' parade to and from the stadium this evening. It's been amazing. I worked both Olympics and Paralympics. It's been the best summer ever. Parade tomorrow then back to real life...

SamuelWestsMistress · 10/09/2012 07:25

YANBU!

It makes me despise football even more because that's all we will ever get again from now on. Corrupt, over paid, male dominated football pumped onto our tvs at every opportunity, and all over the papers.

The other real sports will now be shunted to the back once more and 2012 will become a distant memory. Athletics and Swimming don't generate obscene amounts of money you see...

BigBoobiedBertha · 10/09/2012 09:16

YANBU!!!

I agree about the football. Match of the Day is the bain of my life and I deeply resent that Saturday evenings are taken up by it for 3/4 of the year. It should be family scheduling on a Saturday evening, not 3.5 hours given over to the minority of men who like football.

At least you get some atheletics on the telly when there is a big meet - it is all the other sports that I really miss. We had tickets to the fencing and rowing. I doubt we will see either of those of telly for the next 4 years.

And thanks for the reminder of the Commonwealth games. I have signed up for the update emails and have been negotiating a possible holiday in Scotland for 2014.

LaurieFairyCake · 10/09/2012 09:21

I agree about the football - massively over paid, arrogant, prima donnas piss me off even more now after seeing the elegance, humility and lack of arrogance shown by all the Olympic athletes.

Even the Paralympic cyclist who was furious when his bike broke was apologising in a very gracious speech to the crowd an hour later. I cried at how genuine he was.

Shagmundfreud · 10/09/2012 09:28

YANBU

It's given us all a big lift.

DS1 has been gripped by the Paralympics. Told me yesterday that he wants to be in the Paralympics when he grows up. Explained that able bodied people aren't able to take part, at which he pointed out that his leg hurts a lot. Told him that as long as the leg is still attached and working, Paralympics is not for him.

FreudiansGoldSlipper · 10/09/2012 09:45

taken down olympic bunting that was up in ds room :( :( but still have medals and flags everywhere :)

i am going to do a little olympic collage of tickets and photos and frame it

Nymia · 10/09/2012 09:50

If you haven't seen Murderball (2005) yet, I strongly advise you to rent it on DVD or lovefilm.

It's about the USA Paralympic wheelchair rugby team on their way to Athens in 2004, and it really gives you the same sense of hope and achievement that we've been feeling the last few weeks. Watched it last night to the sound of fireworks over the city and it kept that feeling alive a little longer.

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