I heard about it last night while watching the closing of china's Olympics. London England is going to be 2010's Olympic city. Maybe someday we will be next too in my state. Hopefully, even thought it just along way for that. Pam-Doggirl3
It's 2012 actually. I can see our taxes rising over the next few years to pay for the damn thing!
Anyway Congratulations !!! Maybe taxes! will rise but lots of people will have JOBS !!will be lots of roads repaired tourists places will restored etc,, , LONDON will get a Face lift :>:>:>: mirjam
London certainly needs a facelift!
London was chosen a long time ago. Sadly. There are many of us who would have preferred Paris to win the competition.
Well, we've been assured by our politicians in reply to Alistair Carmichael MP that no more new money will be allocated.
And we trust them to keep their word.
Don't we?
Anyway, I expect you're pretty well insulated from the razzmtazz in Orkney. I live in Leeds, Yorkshire.
" Leeds is developing a five-year Olympics and Paralympics programme of events, packed full of dynamic sporting, cultural, and educational activities, The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games has selected the University of Leeds as one of only 600 potential training venues across the United Kingdom, where some of the world's finest athletes can train and prepare for the 2012 Games. The University's campus sports centre was chosen for its badminton, basketball, table tennis and indoor volleyball facilities. Stewart Ross, director of Sport & Physical Activity, says: 'We're currently supporting Leeds City Council, which is speaking to a number of interested nations who might want to hold training camps here. The fact that the University has halls of residence for athletes to stay would also be a very attractive part of the package for many countries.' "
But not for those of us who have to live here :-(
Mary
We are grateful for the Pentland Firth which insulates Orkney from many of the "benefits" of civilisation. And Stronsay has the added benefit of an extra layer of insulation (a 90 minute ferry or a 10 minute flight) between us and mainland
Yes. I'd like to emigrate from 'civilisation'.
Do you have a couple of spare rooms? And a bit of garden for the hens ...
:-)
Mary
Three houses for sale on the island There's "Ha'breck", 2 bedroomed bungalow with 19 acres of land plus large workshop/stable. Offers over 125,000 GBP
Shamrock Lea has three public room, six bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and plenty of storage areas. At the back of the house there is a large, secluded and well kept garden. There are two large outbuildings one is used as a garage/boat shed and the other a workshop. Offers over 150,000 GBP
And there's a brand-new 4 bedroomed, detached bungalow. Only completed earlier this year. Offers over 135,000 GBP
Oh ... we might be able to manage that ... and most of it is right up our street - but why an oil-fired boiler when there are peat rights? Seriously ... I'll show this to Spouse.
Beyond our means :-( But a great website!
No thanks. Under floor central heating and UPVC framed double glazed windows. Bleurch.
Mary
Sorry about the year. I was only putting down what the caption said on tv. But still Congratulations. Pam-Doggirl3
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