https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:38:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241578 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:33:46 +0000 MsLipGloss 241578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessieJo17: I agree Aly earned her all-around spot fair and square, but she does not have the polish and appeal that Jordyn has, especially with the international judges . . . so I think it will be much harder for her to medal. </p> <p>For me, the jury is still out on Lochte . . . he has displayed behavior similar to what Phelps displayed at the previous 2 olympics. The contrast is much more stark now that Phelps has mellowed a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241574 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:27:51 +0000 Smurfette 241574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally agree about Lochte! I was sort of glad to see him come in 4th last night. I still can't believe the diamond grill and he tried to wear it while getting his gold metal. Get some class, dude!</p> <p>Excited for the woman's gymnastics tonight. If I can stay awake for it. I couldn't stay for the men's last night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241525 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:26:08 +0000 boiledpnut 241525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've loved watching the synchronized diving as well. Those people amaze me! I'm a bit disappointed with the men's gymnastics team. After Orozco busted it on his first vault last night, I had to turn it off. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241174 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:26:19 +0000 Mrs. Pen 241174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I know - I was sooo sad for Jordyn... but I also loved Gabby and Aly too. I wish they all could have made it.</p> <p>I did think it was crazy how nearly everyone on the US team, AND Russian team went out of bounds on their floor exercises. I have never seen that happen!! Crazy..</p> <p>I was super proud of the womens synchronized diving team - one of the girls, Kelsey Bryant, is from my area!! So our local channel was so excited about the benefits that will bring to our university (where she trained). </p> <p>And of course Vollmer in swimming too - setting a new world record, that was awesome.</p> <p>I also love Beach Volleyball - Walsh/Treanor are my faves! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241155 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:54:28 +0000 autumnlove 241155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jessiejo17: Yeah, I agree! The rule totally sucks...the all around should just be the top 24! i'm sure some years, certain countries will have more athletes than others but so what! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241153 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:54:16 +0000 mrskc 241153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jessiejo17: agree with you on the Lochte thing. And that grill is horrible! </p> <p>I'm really enjoying watching swimming and gymnastics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241150 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:50:36 +0000 LuLu Mom 241150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: I couldn't remember when it went in place, I still don't agree with it. It should be the top all around, it shouldn't matter which country they are from, the best competing against the best! </p> <p>I think people will still cheer for Aly, I just hope she competes well so people don't pull the "should have been Jordyn" junk! She earned the spot fair and square. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241146 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:46:10 +0000 autumnlove 241146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm kinda sick of swimming! Can't wait for track and field events!</p> <p>@jessiejo17: I think the rule has been in place since 2004 for the two top for each country, before I think it was top 3!</p> <p>I am disappointed but I hope people can rally around Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas. I hope Aly Raisman doesn't feel guilty for qualifying for the All Around! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241138 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:36:02 +0000 LuLu Mom 241138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: @highwire: I'm so glad I'm not alone! I mentioned it at work, and my coworker looked at me like I was un-American! </p> <p>Yes, the grill has got to go, you are not a rapper nor gangster enough. You are a swimmer for goodness sake, take pride in your country!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241136 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:33:28 +0000 calsmom 241136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't paid enough attention to the Olympics, but it was nice being able to catch up a little last night and this morning. I loved watching tennis earlier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241135 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:31:24 +0000 mediagirl 241135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jessiejo17: I am so with you on Lochte. I'm over him. Take off the stupid grill and be humble for a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241134 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:31:13 +0000 DillonLion 241134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jessiejo17: For me Lochte is a lot harder to root for than Phelps for the same reasons your mentioned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-olympics-this-far#post-241128 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:25:44 +0000 LuLu Mom 241128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm still routing for team USA for women's gymnastics, disappointed with the new rules that Jordyn Weiber didn't make it into the all arounds as well, how disappointing for her. </p> <p>I might get some flack for this, but I'm over Ryan Lochte, I think he got too cocky after his frist win and it is affecting his performances now. He needs to bring it down a notch and focus again if he wants another medal! </p>