These Olympics might turn out to be bad investment for GB

[Gooner1]

As I predicted....it has been a total disaster

[marko]

well the weather is not exactly great in the UK, like i pointed out, they are in the middle of an economic recession

[Prince]

As I predicted....it has been a total disaster

It hasnt been a disaster but they refused to use it to stimulate the economy they handed the money to a few.

[cchinukw]

The only redeeming aspect of this olympics is the opening ceremony. Every other thing sucks.

[Comrade Machel]

I doubt GB spent all this money just to win a gold medal.

Some companies have struck gold from the transfer of about £11bn of public money into their pockets.

You never disappoint CIC

[soothsayer]

The only redeeming aspect of this olympics is the opening ceremony. Every other thing sucks.

Chinese and other Gold medal winners will suggest otherwise.

[GREENWHITEGREEN]

Love 'em or loathe 'em, you have to admire the way they celebrate their Bronze & silver like its Gold.

[Ekorian]

I didn't know that success is only measured by the number of medals won by the host country!

[Oba]

A report came out yesterday that trade in London's West End has fallen by 70% because people have been scared off by stories of how bad and congested London was going to be during the Olympics.

People not connected with the Olympics have stayed away in their thousands and people coming for the Olympics are only spending money in WestField shopping Centre so the effect in other parts of London is bad.

I know the person running Prada at Westfield Stratford.... His words, 'This place has become a freaking museum'.... 'they are not buying'. Prada brought in staff from other parts of Europe, anticipating a very busy games. To their dismay, the bump in actual sales have not justified the costs. I don't really think these 'tourists' are spending much. They're just soaking up the atmosphere.

[furiously frank]

A report came out yesterday that trade in London's West End has fallen by 70% because people have been scared off by stories of how bad and congested London was going to be during the Olympics.

People not connected with the Olympics have stayed away in their thousands and people coming for the Olympics are only spending money in WestField shopping Centre so the effect in other parts of London is bad.

I know the person running Prada at Westfield Stratford.... His words, 'This place has become a freaking museum'.... 'they are not buying'. Prada brought in staff from other parts of Europe, anticipating a very busy games. To their dismay, the bump in actual sales have not justified the costs. I don't really think these 'tourists' are spending much. They're just soaking up the atmosphere.

Does it occur to them that tourist usually don't buy until close to the end of their stay? You do not want to be logging luggages around the hotel when you can buy just before your flight

[Oba]

A report came out yesterday that trade in London's West End has fallen by 70% because people have been scared off by stories of how bad and congested London was going to be during the Olympics.

People not connected with the Olympics have stayed away in their thousands and people coming for the Olympics are only spending money in WestField shopping Centre so the effect in other parts of London is bad.

I know the person running Prada at Westfield Stratford.... His words, 'This place has become a freaking museum'.... 'they are not buying'. Prada brought in staff from other parts of Europe, anticipating a very busy games. To their dismay, the bump in actual sales have not justified the costs. I don't really think these 'tourists' are spending much. They're just soaking up the atmosphere.

Does it occur to them that tourist usually don't buy until close to the end of their stay? You do not want to be logging luggages around the hotel when you can buy just before your flight

He did mention that... that he's hoping they come back later... the thing is that many tourists aren't staying for the entire games. They check in and check out... 3-4-5 days, etc.

[Oba]

well I know stratford and surrounds got a massive development boost from the olympics, so while great britain as a whole might not have
benefitted .. the people of stratford and east london have.

Landlords who evicted tenants and increased rents for visitors to the Olympics has backfired as it seems there isn't much interest.

I used to live in Stratford. The landlord did some 'renovation' and hiked the rent by 41%. I initially thought of staying but decided against it. Now I'm laughing.

[juventuss]

The Olympics gets started when track and field start. At least I hope so.

[Damunk]

Love 'em or loathe 'em, you have to admire the way they celebrate their Bronze & silver like its Gold.

Yup, just like the way we have been celebrating the participation of our 'fine ladies' in the Opening Ceremony march past!!!

[folem]

These games might turn out to be a disaster for GB in terms of returns via medals

They thought they had won silver in gymnastics but Japan appealed and GB was demoted to bronze Even that girl with the horse face Addlington the swimmer who they hoped would win gold, bronze is best she could manage That swimmer Daley or whatever his surname, they were gushing about his good looks. Well the judges didnt care much for his looks, no medal

So far they are number 17 in medals table

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19065717

[Guv007]

These games might turn out to be a disaster for GB in terms of returns via medals

They thought they had won silver in gymnastics but Japan appealed and GB was demoted to bronze Even that girl with the horse face Addlington the swimmer who they hoped would win gold, bronze is best she could manage That swimmer Daley or whatever his surname, they were gushing about his good looks. Well the judges didnt care much for his looks, no medal

So far they are number 17 in medals table

[soothsayer]

I always enjoy it when Samora Moises Machel opens posts like this....

I always can expect a laugh at the end of it........

[soothsayer]

by the way.... looks like GB might get another gold in long jump..... after jessica ennis picks up her Gold....

[juventuss]

emmm you were saying ???

[tfco]

So far they are number 17 in medals table

5 days later they are in 3rd

with GB, it's mostly about rowing, cycling and a bit of track

[juventuss]

Talk about EXCLAMATION MARK !!!!

GB wins 10k

[Ekorian]

3 gold medals for GB in less than an hour

Samora is another one minute man

[tfco]

3 gold medals for GB in less than an hour

Samora is another one minute man

what a bad investment