"Roland Perry" wrote in message

In message , at 11:26:46 on
Thu, 5 Jan 2012, Recliner remarked:

I'm also guessing that the athletes and other sports insiders will
make little use of public transport when travelling to venues --
presumably they have dedicated buses and cars (the infamous fleet of
4000 BMWs)?

The sports insiders will be more than the VIPs, for example atheletes'
families. I'd expect them to be using public transport.

That's an interesting point -- is there any provision to house at least
some athletes' families in the village, or are they on their own,
needing to find hotel rooms like any ordinary spectators? Many athletes
are just immature teenagers, possibly unused to international travel, so
they may find the whole experience of getting around London quite
daunting. Their families may also be unused to it, so may not be able to
provide much support.

In message , at 12:33:26 on
Thu, 5 Jan 2012, Recliner remarked:

is there any provision to house at least some athletes' families in the
village, or are they on their own, needing to find hotel rooms like any
ordinary spectators? Many athletes are just immature teenagers,
possibly unused to international travel, so they may find the whole
experience of getting around London quite daunting. Their families may
also be unused to it, so may not be able to provide much support.

I'd expect some special arrangements for athletes who are under 18 (they
won't allow volunteers under 18 - actually worse, those who aren't 18
when applying to be a volunteer last year). And it's up to the team
managers to organise things for their people.

I don't know if athletes are allowed to bring a "+1" to the village,
whether that's a partner, parent or chaperone.
--
Roland Perry

The sports insiders will be more than the VIPs, for example atheletes'
families. I'd expect them to be using public transport.

That's an interesting point -- is there any provision to house at least
some athletes' families in the village, or are they on their own,
needing to find hotel rooms like any ordinary spectators? Many athletes
are just immature teenagers, possibly unused to international travel, so
they may find the whole experience of getting around London quite
daunting. Their families may also be unused to it, so may not be able to
provide much support.

The brother of a friend of mine competed at the Atlanta games in 1996,
and my friend and his family were put up with a family in Atlanta - so
not in the village, but they were 'assisted' with accommodation. I guess
this year will be no different.

On Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 03:35:51PM +0000, Robin9 wrote:

I admire your positive outlook which is not shared by all who live near
the Olympic site. I know several people who intend to be abroad on
holiday, following the example set by London Hackney Cab drivers.

I'm lucky enough to not be anywhere near any of the sites (but still in
London so have to pay for the stupid things) and I intend to be in
Canada because the whole damned city is going to be ****ED.

--
David Cantrell | top google result for "topless karaoke murders"

In Victorian times, when every man wore a beard the size of a yew,
Britain ruled the world. In the early 20th century, when the beard
was trimmed to a moustache, we scraped through two world wars but
lost an empire. Today, when Mach3 Turbo multi-blades are the norm,
our national pride derives largely from beating the Swedes at
Olympic cycling.

Grow a beard. Your country needs you.

"David Cantrell" wrote in message
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On Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 03:35:51PM +0000, Robin9 wrote:

I admire your positive outlook which is not shared by all who live
near the Olympic site. I know several people who intend to be abroad
on holiday, following the example set by London Hackney Cab drivers.

I'm lucky enough to not be anywhere near any of the sites (but still
in London so have to pay for the stupid things) and I intend to be in
Canada because the whole damned city is going to be ****ED.

Just make sure you travel outside the likely peak periods through
London's airports. Heathrow, certainly, will reach new peaks of loading.