Pekin or Paris ...

Moiraine · 07-13-2001, 04:52 AM

... for the 2008 Olympics ?

Come one, share your thoughts !

As I am French, my opinion is necessarily biased ...

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The world is my oyster !

Davros · 07-13-2001, 05:06 AM

PARIS

- mmmmm Jambon et fromage baguette si vout plais. Hi Moraine - I know with the Olympics one thing that frustrates me sometimes is the two language system at every medal presenation (just seems very drawn out). Knowing how hard it is at times to find someone in Paris that admits they know any english (come on, someone must "parlez vous Anglais"

), I am thinking (with slightly evil chuckle) that there would be many Parisians that would have to sit and get impatient listening to a lot of English - I could live with that

.

OK, that, and the human rights (China) thing mean it's Paris for me!!!

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sylent · 07-13-2001, 05:09 AM

Paris...
Is it really going to be a nice environment if there are protestors everywhere in China? I don't think so.
Maybe a few years later, once the issues are sorted out in China (if that ever happens)

ummm...

[This message has been edited by sylent (edited 07-13-2001).]

Sigmar · 07-13-2001, 05:11 AM

Paris, it seems....right.

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"In Ankh-Morpork curiosity killed the cat, tied weights to its legs and then threw it in the river."

Tiax, warmaster of clan HADB

Qrt · 07-13-2001, 05:25 AM

I'd go for Paris anytime. Mon dieux, zey ar' zo cool!

And just stolling down (not up) the Rue de La Fayette with me old dad... that was great! (for those not on the know, walking uphill on this specific road will make you meet certain ... ehh women. We are nearing Place Pigalle here.)

Don't think of China. They still have lots of things to learn, humanwise.

Moiraine · 07-13-2001, 06:25 AM

No vote for China ?

Today is the day when all cities make the final presentation of their case. According to what I saw and heard, on TV and on the radio, it seems that Paris has the best case, but Pekin will probably win nonetheless, for purely economical reasons : a lot of companies salivate for the bounty of the Chinese market ...

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The world is my oyster !

[This message has been edited by Moiraine (edited 07-13-2001).]

Smoothbrain · 07-13-2001, 06:30 AM

I vote for China. I think Paris would be nice but let's have some world power here. (sorry frenchies). China is a major player at most olympics they should have a chance to host.

Ramon de Ramon y Ramon · 07-13-2001, 06:36 AM

Ouch ! Right on Smoothbrain ! Right on the soft spot of the Fench national psyche and pride ... Oh, these glorious old days of "La Grande Nation", where have they gone ?

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So long !

R³ - proud to be the official spokesman for the most noble Lady Bilqis, Desert Rose of Ironworks

Btw, the cow is queuing in the slaughterhouse right now !

Ramon de Ramon y Ramon · 07-13-2001, 06:42 AM

Btw, Moiraine, what wonderful building is that in your signature ? One of the those incredibly beautiful palaces in the Loire region ?

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So long !

R³ - proud to be the official spokesman for the most noble Lady Bilqis, Desert Rose of Ironworks

Btw, the cow is queuing in the slaughterhouse right now !

Donut · 07-13-2001, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ramon de Ramon y Ramon:
Btw, Moiraine, what wonderful building is that in your signature ? One of the those incredibly beautiful palaces in the Loire region ?

I think it's the tourist office in Nancy. Just a guess of course Moiraine

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07-13-2001, 04:52 AM	#1
Moiraine Anubis Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Up in the Freedomland Alps Age: 59 Posts: 2,474	... for the 2008 Olympics ? Come one, share your thoughts ! As I am French, my opinion is necessarily biased ... ------------------ The world is my oyster !

07-13-2001, 05:06 AM	#2
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	PARIS - mmmmm Jambon et fromage baguette si vout plais. Hi Moraine - I know with the Olympics one thing that frustrates me sometimes is the two language system at every medal presenation (just seems very drawn out). Knowing how hard it is at times to find someone in Paris that admits they know any english (come on, someone must "parlez vous Anglais" ), I am thinking (with slightly evil chuckle) that there would be many Parisians that would have to sit and get impatient listening to a lot of English - I could live with that . OK, that, and the human rights (China) thing mean it's Paris for me!!! ------------------

07-13-2001, 05:09 AM	#3
sylent Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 40 Posts: 948	Paris... Is it really going to be a nice environment if there are protestors everywhere in China? I don't think so. Maybe a few years later, once the issues are sorted out in China (if that ever happens) ummm... [This message has been edited by sylent (edited 07-13-2001).]

07-13-2001, 05:11 AM	#4
Sigmar Unicorn Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: N/a Posts: 4,222	Paris, it seems....right. ------------------ "In Ankh-Morpork curiosity killed the cat, tied weights to its legs and then threw it in the river." Tiax, warmaster of clan HADB

07-13-2001, 05:25 AM	#5
Qrt Dungeon Master Join Date: July 7, 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 77	I'd go for Paris anytime. Mon dieux, zey ar' zo cool! And just stolling down (not up) the Rue de La Fayette with me old dad... that was great! (for those not on the know, walking uphill on this specific road will make you meet certain ... ehh women. We are nearing Place Pigalle here.) Don't think of China. They still have lots of things to learn, humanwise.

07-13-2001, 06:25 AM	#6
Moiraine Anubis Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Up in the Freedomland Alps Age: 59 Posts: 2,474	No vote for China ? Today is the day when all cities make the final presentation of their case. According to what I saw and heard, on TV and on the radio, it seems that Paris has the best case, but Pekin will probably win nonetheless, for purely economical reasons : a lot of companies salivate for the bounty of the Chinese market ... ------------------ The world is my oyster ! [This message has been edited by Moiraine (edited 07-13-2001).]

07-13-2001, 06:30 AM	#7
Smoothbrain Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 10, 2001 Posts: 22	I vote for China. I think Paris would be nice but let's have some world power here. (sorry frenchies). China is a major player at most olympics they should have a chance to host.

07-13-2001, 06:36 AM	#8
Ramon de Ramon y Ramon Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Age: 52 Posts: 1,517	Ouch ! Right on Smoothbrain ! Right on the soft spot of the Fench national psyche and pride ... Oh, these glorious old days of "La Grande Nation", where have they gone ? ------------------ So long ! R³ - proud to be the official spokesman for the most noble Lady Bilqis, Desert Rose of Ironworks Btw, the cow is queuing in the slaughterhouse right now !

07-13-2001, 06:42 AM	#9
Ramon de Ramon y Ramon Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Age: 52 Posts: 1,517	Btw, Moiraine, what wonderful building is that in your signature ? One of the those incredibly beautiful palaces in the Loire region ? ------------------ So long ! R³ - proud to be the official spokesman for the most noble Lady Bilqis, Desert Rose of Ironworks Btw, the cow is queuing in the slaughterhouse right now !

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