Olympic and Paralympic athletes parade: sign in - and sob - here

[caramelwaffle]

[JugglingWithBocciaBalls]

Last night .... sorry to any Games Makers who were not treated as they should have been during today's celebrations ... There were clearly many athletes and so many ordinary watchers of the games who wanted to thank you today for what you achieved in putting on these games this summer

Have we run out of steam with our positivity on this thread, or can we finish with one last round of applause ... for the athletes, the Games Makers, for so many magical moments, and for a new spirit of understanding forged especially during the best Paralympics ever held ?

< applause and tears >

[PurpleAndPoppyWearer]

Always look on the bright side of life...

The Games were unforgettable, I am proud of our country!

[MrsVamos]

I LOVED every minute.

[JugglingWithPossibilities]

Have had to name change following the final parade ...

But inspired by the Paralympics and a guy with no legs who climbed a mountain with friends recently - who said he hoped it would encourage people to "re-think their own possibles" I am now ....

JugglingWithPossibilities

(also nicely post-modern I feel )

[caramelwaffle]

[arghhhmiddleage]

Go on then, I'll do some final positivity .

I spent a long weekend in London during the Olympics and was lucky enough to have tickets for athletics and hockey. I had the experience of a lifetime. The crowds, atmosphere, organisation and buzz were astounding. I could go into detail but I'd be here for hours!

And despite being a sports fan, I had never paid much attention to the paralympics before. That's all changed - it became about elite sport rather than participation, and has changed my perception for ever.

I just want to say a huge thank you to Seb Coe, LOCOG, TFL, the military, the GMs, the athletes and everyone else who was there in person and in spirit.

My eyes have been like a leaky tap; it's been beyond amazing; and like someone else said ,I am so proud of my country. Thank you

[caramelwaffle]

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