Originally Posted by boneman

Must say I'm impressed!

You Poms did so well, staged a great event, kicked us Aussies in the arse in the medal tally. Well done, you deserved the success!

I just knew the music would be top shelf & the opening ceremony really served to remind the world just how much Britain has contributed to world culture, science, technology, fashion, engineering, design, mechanisation, humour....

I didn't hear of any problems with security (even with G4S's monumental **** up) which in today's fraught security environment is a minor miracle in itself.

Well done you Brits, bask in the well-deserved glory!