olympic torch

I was in two minds whether I could be 'bothered' to walk about a mile or so this afternoon to see the torch go through my home town today, but in the end decided to go.
I admit I am not a great Olympics fan - will watch some bits and avoid others - but there was such a tremendous atmosphere today.
People lining the streets with flags, everyone talking to those around them (total strangers), people of all ages, The police waving to the crowds, no hint of trouble and a great feeling of community spirit.
It is a piece of history and I now know that I made the correct decision in stirring myself out of my chair!!!
Anyone like me thinking "Shall I? Shan't I?" - if I was you I would do it!!! I was out and back in less than an hour and am really glad I went!

Saw the flame go through early this morning - it's quite a procession - police motorcyclists, police cars & buses. The flame passes so quickly though and the officers from The Met didn't half make a row - if anyone was asleep they wouldn't have been after they went past. There were only a few people with flags though, whether this is because we are in the middle of a housing estate I don't know.

The flam was carriedon the plane in a safety lantern like the miners used to use (but not a Davey lamp)

More like a hurricane lamp?