Olympic Eventing XC Thread

[Daffodil]

Taken today and tomorrow off work, new TV purchased and working (!) though the recorder was a disaster () so have GOT to see it live, neds done and am not planning on moving anywhere until Toddy has completed.

Come on Team GB (and Lenamore!)

Friend has just texted to say it is incredibly windy on the course.

 

[Lyle]

Squeeeee!!!! I'm so excited! Unfortunately, the free-to air channel that has sole rights to the Olympics over here is doing a very botched job at showing anything other than swimming I've had to download Expat shield and am streaming from the BBC website It's life saving! I can't wait, in for another long night but I'm excited!

 

[measles]

Sofa get ready - here I come!

 

[Goldenstar]

Horses worked, showered all of us !and on my way to that party really looking forward to it , have agreat day everyone.

 

[Nicnac]

Am working from home today and have been hard at it since very early morn to ensure I can keep an eye on telly this afternoon.

Having been at Greenwich yesterday and walked the course, anyone who gets around without any problems and within the time deserves a medal. It's defo not a dressage competition!

I wish all horses and riders a safe return to stables tonight.

 

[PorkChop]

Yay, very excited, really hope the weather is kind to them all

Unfortunately I need to pop out with my youngest (who managed to completely break her wrist - cue operation and wiring and cast up to her armpit ) to the Doctor's to try and get some stronger painkiller's. There were no morning appointments didn't they know I had plans for this afternoon but will be taking my trusted ipad with me to watch

Good Luck Team GB, they have it all to play for

 

[MollyMoomin]

Another who has raced round all morning & is now camped out on the sofa Can't WAIT for it to start, dearly wish I was there but the ticket office decided it was not to be :coughspit:

BRING ON THE PONIES *dances*

 

[Javabb94]

Only 1 hour to go!!! I'm super excited to watch although will be going out at 2 to ride J luckily I have it on record

 

[3Beasties]

What time does it start? I was told there would be coverage on BBC1 from 11:30 but at the moment they are showing Judo?!

 

[chestnut cob]

What time does it start? I was told there would be coverage on BBC1 from 11:30 but at the moment they are showing Judo?!

Same... I thought it was 11.30am... come on, show us some horses!!

 

[CalllyH]

Yep I've just come down to watch it and it's not on grrrrrr!!

 

[TwoStroke]

What time does it start? I was told there would be coverage on BBC1 from 11:30 but at the moment they are showing Judo?!

Yes it's really annoying! Is it me or does judo really resemble hair pulling and b*tch slapping?

 

[3Beasties]

Is it me or does judo really resemble hair pulling and b*tch slapping?

I was just thinking the same


BRING ON THE HORSES!!

 

[TiddlyPups]

The BBC1 description says about eventing XC but it's Judo on!?

 

[TiddlyPups]

Yes it's really annoying! Is it me or does judo really resemble hair pulling and b*tch slapping?

And a bit of kicking!

 

[Malibu_Stacy]

Also ready and waiting on the sofa, having done the pony and just walked the dog. Vallin was supposed to coming round to watch at mine but the lucky sod got offered a spare ticket by another friend this morning so has rushed off to get to Greenwich and abandoned me!

I'm not jealous....

Also some useful links:

start list and live results: http://www.london2012.com/equestrian/event/eventing-individual/phase=eqx003300/index.html

BBC live coverage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/bbc_one_2012_hd, equestrian coverage due to start at 12.20 (if its not on the main screen then select 'more videos' in the upper left hand corner of the player and find equestrian feed there)

 

[measles]

Aarrrggghh!! I've been checking the tv every 15 mins all morning incase I miss anything!

 

[TiddlyPups]

The equestrian video is showing the same as the TV now, I think!

 

[PorkChop]

As far as I was aware the first competitor starts at 12.30

 

[TiddlyPups]

How am I meant to watch the diving, eventing and gymnastics - they're all on at the same time! Highlights of diving/gymnastics it is then!

 

[PorkChop]

12.30pm to 5.40pm

 

[flashmans]

Come on ponies!!

 

[measles]

BBC planner thing saying 12.15

 

[MollyMoomin]

Why am I nervous?!

 

[PeanutButterDragon]

Why am I nervous?!

Don't feel a wally, I'm nervous too - or maybe we're a pair of weirdos!

 

[CalllyH]

the bbc website says its on now! get it right bbc!

 

[dominobrown]

The BBC always do this... say they are going to show something at 11.30 then prat about for an hour showing random rubbish.
I remember for Sydney I set the tape recorder for 1am and they didnt show for ages after, and I missed most of it
Got to go to work at 1 so I am going to watch most of it on iplayer.
I hope they do a whole course walk.

 

[Trolt]

I didn't take the day off just to watch blooming tennis

 

[BlairandAzria]

I am another one stuck in work...booooo hissss

I cant stream the live tv on my work computer so am relying on all your comments on here to get me through.


Does anyone know the extact times that the team gb riders are on, I am going to try and sneak out to the loos to watch them live on my phone if i can who cares if my work colleagues think ive got some kind of weeing problem!

Eeeek i am so ridiculously excited, got the whole covereage recorded at home on the box, so willl get to watch it later....but its just not the same as live!! Praying all come home safe and sound!

 

[PeanutButterDragon]

Only thirty minutes to wait . . . . !