Are you getting excited about the Olympics?

I caught a little bit of the excitement after the torch came to town. It wasn't the torch, it was the infectious smiles on the faces of the children.

I seem to be in the minority along with jess, notso , granjura and merlot. It's happening, time to support our team and be proud of what they have achieved so far. I wish them well and will be watching quite a lot of it

I just love Twenty Twelve! It appeals to my cynical nature

Got my Team GB crop top on. Going off to do my U3A yoga in it. (yes I have got a vest thing underneath to conceal midriff flesh. Will remind them that practice makes you better at things. Even Balancing!
Am trying not to be critical about all the negativity... This may involve a news embargo. Even the BBC last night were trying to make a bad news story out of the fact that the IOC were happy with London.

We have the Team GB tea towel and authentic tee shirts for the GC, and now beginning to feel more interested and even excitement at the amazing sports that are about to unfold in this country, it is happening and I wish the best of luck to all Team GB, enjoy watching whether there or on TV. otherwise have a nice holiday away from it all!

I might warm to the Olympics a little more if everything wasn't said to be amazing, incredible or fantastic. Of course, I wish the athletes well. I'm not a great nationalist but, yes, Team GB Golds will be special. It is still an expensive circus, though, a divertion from the real world, teetering on the economic brink. Bread and circuses to keep us all from revolting - nothing much changes.

Living in Aberdeen, I feel very far from all the Olympic activity (even though the torch did come here). But I shall be watching the opening ceremony with a glass of wine and have got the sports programme already organised. I shan't watch everything of course, but will be rooting for Team GB all the way. Having just had a foot operation I have nothing better to do anyway! I think we should all smile and be supportive - whether we are interested or not (and ignore all the bad press).

yogagran. Last night's Ab Fab certainly got me in the mood. Bubbles was hilarious

Had me somewhat hysterical too Merlot.........especially Patsy in her shapewear.

Very annoyed I missed that!
But it's repeated on Thursday at 10.35pm, if anyone else did as well...

Have there been two other AbFabs before last night? I noticed it said 3/3 when i turned over to watch it. I hope I haven't missed any. Last night was so funny

In my tv mag it said it was a 'one-off'

I don't think so, whenim, I think it might be the last of three specials. One was at Christmas and I think there was one for Sport Relief or something? I don't know how June Whitfield keeps a straight face.

Actually, the opening ceremony is really happening because it's DH and my anniversary that day. After all the expense, it seemed churlish not to let them use it for the Olympics as well! I hope team GB do well, but I can't work up much enthusiasm.

Thanks merlot. Glad I aven't missed any x

Saffy's African outfit was utterly priceless. Possibly the best bit of ABFAB costume ever.

Had a horribly long day at work but made myself stay awake to watch AbFab; however fell asleep halfway through it. Then spoke to someone today who also fell asleep halfway though it. Up until that point I felt it was trying too hard to be funny and wasn't working for me. Will watch the second half on Thursday and make my mind up then.

Thanks Anagram - I'll try to remember AdFab on Thursday night.

Next week's Radio Times arrived this morning - it's going to take some working out. The magazine is HUGE and complicated!

Are they putting on extra channels?

No they are not putting on extra channels as far as I can see. The whole of BBC1, BBC3 and part of BBC2 are all Olympics. I can't bear that much choice, shall just watch highlights on the News I think, which will be more than enough for me!

OH says the BBC has procured several Sky channels to broadcast the Olympics. (Don't blame me if he's wrong! )

Noticed our freesat menu had acquired a new menu choice last night - "bbc olympics"

I am really looking forward to the cycling, swimming and athletics. But am waiting for the paralympics.

Just had a look at the Sky menu - no fewer than 24 BBC Olympic channels! (and in HD)

Actually the BBC has acquired 48 channels for the Olympics - 24 normal and 24 in HD - I'd be very interested to know how much they have paid for it, to be honest. My DH and I love sport but we are not particularly bothered by the Olympics although we will be supporting Team GB, of course.

We have bought tickets for three football matches at St. James's Park (three matches but only two tickets as two of the matches are played back to back) - for the princely sum of £60 for the lot which we thought was good value for money. I am also impressed as I applied for blue badge parking and that has all been organised extremely well.