I am going to the Olympics. Ask me anything.

[Renew Deal]

I am leaving for Greece on Saturday. The games start nex Friday. I will be there for the first 8 days of the games. I am going to Judo, Soccer, Baseball, Beach Volleyball and the Mens all around final in Gymnastics.

Ask me anything. I will be up for a little while, but I will also answer tomorrow. Also check out the Athens 2004 site at the blue bar below.

[Inland]

1. How about "why?"

Eight days of athletic events? In Athens in August? When its even MORE congested than usual? Well, it wouldn't be my cup of tea.

[Renew Deal]

3. My parents are Greek.

So I have a ton of relatives there. I have been there like 8 times. It is like a dream come true seeing the games in Greece. I am not worried about the congestion. I live in NY. I fight it every day. Also they have built many new transportation systems. I don't expect any serious problems.

[Inland]

5. I don't think you should expect any SERIOUS problems

I think you should expect 95 degrees F, however, and a city jammed to the gills. Me, my choice would be anywhere in Greece BUT Athens during the Olympics. I would rather watch the games on a fuzzy TV in a taverna.

[Renew Deal]

6. I know what you mean.

But this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I have free housing at the home of the games. The only other place I would have a serious chance of seeing the games is in NY.

[Inland]

28. I can see where it would be fun

Maybe I am not a fan of Olympic sports. No, for SURE i am not a fan of olympic sports.

[Calico Jack Rackham]

11. I'm so jealous

Ahh Ellas.... I wish I was going too; however, my preoccupation with job hunting makes it impossible, so I will only say "Kalo Taxithi"

[Renew Deal]

16. Thanks

:hi:

[sandnsea]

2. What will you wear?

To the men's final gymnastics. I'll definitely watch that, so if I see you, I want to know it's you!!

Have fun!

[Renew Deal]

4. I don't know.

But I will be sitting in section 324. Keep an eye out.

[roguevalley]

7. remember me at all the holy ancient places. I am so glad for you and so

sad for me. :)

[Renew Deal]

9. I'll remember you.

:pals:

[JohnKleeb]

8. Just how in the hell did you afford that?

[Renew Deal]

10. Easy

I don't have to pay for a hotel. That and I get vacation time paid from work.

[JohnKleeb]

12. lucky sob

I'll be just as jealous of you as those who got to go to Boston because hell I'd love to go to Greece, its beautiful and has a beautifl sea.

[Renew Deal]

15. You'll go one day.

Greece is usually a favorite of European travelers. Its not terribly expensive and its got a lot to offer.

[JohnKleeb]

30. Yeah I am sure its lovely

Are the waves good in the sea?

[Renew Deal]

32. There really aren't any waves.

It can get choppy on a windy day, but the water is generaly blue and flat. I never knew what navy blue meant until I went to Greece.

This is from Santorini

[PartyPooper]

13. Be sure to wave a DU bumpersticker and a Kerry sign!

And, we'll all know it's YOU! Have a great time, BTW!

:hi:

[Renew Deal]

19. That's a good idea.

I'll try to put a DU sticker on the Parthenon. :evilgrin: :hi:

[GOPisEvil]

14. Say hi to the city of my birth!

:hi:

I wish I could go. :evilfrown:

[Renew Deal]

17. You're Greek?

When did you come to the US?

[GOPisEvil]

21. I am Greek!

However, I was adopted at 4 days old by American parents, who were stationed there. My dad worked at Mt. Parnos. I left Greece on my 2nd birthday and haven't been back. I still have my old Greek passports with my baby picture on them. If the world ends and * gets reselected, I might head back...

[Renew Deal]

22. How old are you?

They would probably make you serve in the military.

[GOPisEvil]

23. 36.

I have a friend who is Syrian, but of Greek descent. He chose to go to Greece to serve his military obligations (instead of the Syrian army - makes sense). Since he did not speak Greek, he spent two years working in kitchens. That is starting to sound MUCH better than spending 4 more years with Bush*.

[Renew Deal]

24. My greek boss says "I weep for our future."

He's not totally anti-Bush, but he is also worried about Peak Oil and the state of the world. He wants to move to greece at some point so he is starting to concentrate on Greek women. I hope they don't make him do some time in the service.

[GOPisEvil]

26. Well, I did a little research (and I mean VERY little).

I found that if you have resided continually abroad past age 11, and plan to continue living outside Greece, you can travel on your Greek passport and claim dual or Greek citizenship, and not have to serve. That would mean settling in another EU country. I need to consult an immigration lawyer should push ever come to shove though.

[Mara Steele]

18. Damn, you are LUCKY!!!

Here's to you & a week of fun!!

:toast: :toast: :party:

[Renew Deal]

20. 2 weeks

B-) Thanks

[supernova]

25. Oh Wow! I'm so happy for you

and so jealous for me! :D

What a wonderful trip! I would love to visit Greece someday. Hey, :think: can I fit in your suitcase?

I will be thinking about you being over there having the time of your life. :-) Bring us back lots of pics!

[Renew Deal]

27. Thanks

I plan to bring back all kinds of goodies.

[AngryAmish]

29. Did you lose a bet?

Like either shave your head or go to the Olympics?

[Renew Deal]

31. Now is that nice?

No I didn't lose a bet. What's wrong with going to the games? My parents are Greek. I have relatives there and I will stay with them. It's a once in a lifetime experience.

[AngryAmish]

33. You have a better excuse than most

However, I really dislike the Olympics. The whole corporate whore-a-thon aspect of games, plus the whole self-important aspect makes my stomach turn.

However, if you folks decide to slaughter tens of thousands of Persians before the marathon starts...


btw I have nothing against Persians, just the history of the thing.

[sbj405]

34. Me too!!

I'm catching the second half. Leaving on the 20th. My bf is already over there working :-)

[seaglass]

35. What about Softball?????

That's what I'll be tuning in for:D

I went to Greece in my 20s, unfortunately my interest at the time was restricted to partying so we spent all our time on Mykonos and only one day in Athens.

I would love to go back, I have many fond memories.

Have fun!

[Bjornsdotter]

36. You're going to have a great time....

....I've been to the Olympics before and you are going to have the best time!

Take lots of pictures and post them when you get back!

Cheers,
Kim :toast: