Hugh Thomas resigns from 2012 committee

Think it was on the BBC website - typical one old lady owner type 'I just wanted to get into the spirit of it all'. This is the same LOCOG that's blocking my own university building access to a set amount of hours each day because the media hub's being put where my library is. Uni's already said to keep as much ID on us as possible. Nightmare. Oh and they're allowed to shut streets with no over-ride from the London borough councils.

Yeah, I'm not looking forward to the security checks. Already unpacked my bayonet, Afghanistan flag, stun gun, suncream, giant umbrella, wifi re-router from my hard sided gigantic bag :rolleyes: :D
 
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That's the joke though, isn't it? I could see them not letting you take your homemade bomb with you but when they're searching you for your contraband Fanta I get the sense it's not about safety. . .
 
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That's the joke though, isn't it? I could see them not letting you take your homemade bomb with you but when they're searching you for your contraband Fanta I get the sense it's not about safety. . .
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Have you seen the colour of Fanta. It's positively nuclear :D
 
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That's the joke though, isn't it? I could see them not letting you take your homemade bomb with you but when they're searching you for your contraband Fanta I get the sense it's not about safety. . .
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Exactly - and they are complaining about the security resources being overstretched!!!!
 
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That's the joke though, isn't it? I could see them not letting you take your homemade bomb with you but when they're searching you for your contraband Fanta I get the sense it's not about safety. . .
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Yup, I wouldn't mind it as much if the security checks were for security reasons. But honestly, does it matter if I take a Mars bar with me?!
 
I think there is also a lockdown on advertising within the Olympic 'zone' which is causing huge problems for businesses in London - ie. if you're not an official partner of the games then you're not allowed to advertise.
 
I think the restrictions on liquid and bag sizes are basically airport style security - restricting bag size because space is limited (maybe not for the XC but all stadium venues will have limited space per spectator) plus the standard concerns about liquid explosives which you may or may not regard as valid. You may wish to familiarise yourself with the phrase 'security theatre'. Certainly this is not going to be your typical eventing spectator experience.

So far as the trot ups are concerned, I can understand not opening them to the public due to security and transport concerns but they should certainly be recorded and preferably televised live. Personally I don't see why the one on SJ day shouldn't be open to SJ ticket holders provided that spectator space is available
 
There was a primary school who rebranded their sports day as the Blah Blah [name of primary school] Olympics. Guess whether they were allowed to keep the name? :rolleyes:
 
Good for Hugh Thomas - I respect his decision. He'll be remembered for all the right reasons!

I agree with susie2193, who said "the trot-up is part of eventing and should have been factored into the timetable right from the beginning."

LOCOG has made a huge mistake here! They've left their 'preparing and staging' of the Olympics too late and haven't thought this one through properly.
 
Have read the artice Tarrsteps and LOVE this definition of the Commonwealth Games: 'a kind of mini-Olympics for Britain’s former colonies' :D
 
I would imagine this isn't the only reason he's resigned though - straw and camel's back comes to mind. I'm really glad I resold my tickets, think the hassle of it all would raise my bp:( I'm afraid I' ve always been of the opinion that the Eventing should have taken place outside of London. However that was a fascinating article in VF - and we can rest easy as Ken Livingstone says he stands by every line of the agreement :D:D:D
 
Totally agree with HT's decision! Presumably (?) someone mentioned "trot-up" when this was under discussion before the Olympic bid was submitted...or maybe not?

I was fortunate to go to the test event at Greenwich last August and cannot imagine how they will manage the huge crowds that are anticipated. Can't remember, but I think that the test event was for(only)5,000 invitees?

As Kerilli said, I'm relieved that I didn't apply for tickets - I think it may be pretty tedious experience just getting in, but I hope not! TV will be the best option..complete with obligatory picnic and a couple of bottles of wine ;-)
 
For those that haven't read the article, have a look. At least it shows how little control Logoc has over this stuff. And countries in the last round have to sign the terms before the winner is announced so no chance at all for negotiation. The IOC is evil. I blame Samarach.

I may be biased - the joke about '76 is the buildings started to fall down before Montreal finished paying for it all! And that was in the good old days.
 
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