Opening of the Commonwealth Games

I really enjoyed it - apart from the poor Scots' costumes! I really felt for them. I wasn't sure about John Barrowman's kiss - I know he was trying to make appoint because 50 of those countries have outlawed being gay, but I'm not sure he helped the cause... And did that designer choose his outfit, I wonder?

I think Susan Boyle is great. Not only for her lovely singing,but because she has overcome her difficulties, and seems a genuinely good person.

Rodders has a Scottish dad.

I can't comment on the ceremony because I fel asleep five minutes in. Luckily I woke up to see the athletes come in. But my battery died suddenly, before the end. I did see the Queen though. How do they get that car so shiny and glittery?!

Just noticed this link on Twitter. The opening ceremony in 60 seconds!

www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jul/24/commonwealth-games-2014-opening-ceremony-60-seconds-round-up?CMP=twt_gu

Oh I wish I'd seen the teacakes dancing!

I was pleased to see Susan Boyle performing because she has had quite a touching success story. I always worry about her state of mind but last night she seemed very calm and in control.

Sorry The Proclaimers weren't there to perform 500 Miles. It would have really got the crowd going.

The Queen really has lightened up in the last few years.

I love this!

merlot I love that too, Her Maj the photo-bomber!

Well, I'm sorry to have missed the opening ceremony as it sounds to have been so bad it's good.I may find it on catch up tv hopefully. Watched the triathlon this afternoon, brilliant, those Brownlee boys are marvellous.

Didn't show Barrowman snogging another chap on TV then? Photo doing the rounds on twitter. Part of protest re the anti-homosexuality laws in so many of your commonwealth nations I assume?

janerowena mentioned the kiss earlier on this thread, Jess, so presumably it was shown on tv.

Yes it was shown on TV. Not sure who the other guy was though.

Andy Stewart?

Wait ! I forgot, he's dead. Rod Stewart then?

Is the old boy still ALIVE ?

Rod Stewart looked pretty much alive. I think i must have dreamt hearing the late Andy. Either that or I was being haunted by the ghosts of the White Heather Club.

Kenneth McKellar turning in his grave, perhaps?

Some nice photos of the Royals (as linked by Merlot ) but what a shame that news organisation doesn't have someone who knows that the Queen is 'her majesty' not 'her royal highness' !

The white Heather club.

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Julie Fowlis sang the Gaelic song when the baton was in the stadium, she has a beautiful voice, if anyone gets a chance to hear her, its well worth a listen

Well, I've learnt something. Now I know what the 'cake thing' is/was. We thought they were those marshmallow things you could buy years ago. Or can you still?
John Barrowman can wear/ do whatever he wants. He's so beautiful, it doesn't matter.

I can't stand him!

I can't stand those teacakes!

I love teacakes! Yum!

(Did n't know they were made in Scotland though)