So you are going to the Olympics

markem · 02-05-2014, 10:03 AM

Journalists are live tweeting their experiences in Sochi. Funny to me, but I'm not there. Some things seem like Beirut would be a step up.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...l-experiences/

markem · 02-05-2014, 10:07 AM

CigarNut · 02-05-2014, 10:21 AM

Ohh boyyy! Soooo much to look forward to!

Blueface · 02-05-2014, 10:43 AM

Holy crap!!!

stearns · 02-05-2014, 10:46 AM

hmm... I'll stick to my couch

STEVE S · 02-05-2014, 01:30 PM

This makes the front row seat on my recliner look even better.

DaBear · 02-07-2014, 03:22 PM

I guess I'll add some from Deadspin the past couple days:

The explanation for this one: "There are no dressing rooms at the practice rink, so teams must walk (or be wheeled) back and forth from their dressing rooms at the two arenas. Things will be fine once the games begin, as there are enough dressing rooms for each men's and women's team to have their own dedicated room."

From the Wall Street Journal:
"Dmitry Kozak, the deputy prime minister responsible for the Olympic preparations, reflected the view held among many Russian officials that some Western visitors are deliberately trying to sabotage Sochi's big debut out of bias against Russia. "We have surveillance video from the hotels that shows people turn on the shower, direct the nozzle at the wall and then leave the room for the whole day," he said. An aide then pulled a reporter away before Mr. Kozak could be questioned further on surveillance in hotel rooms."

A good quick read on the bathroom situation on Sochi:
http://deadspin.com/a-users-guide-to...chi-1516518904

stearns · 02-07-2014, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBear

From the Wall Street Journal:
"Dmitry Kozak, the deputy prime minister responsible for the Olympic preparations, reflected the view held among many Russian officials that some Western visitors are deliberately trying to sabotage Sochi's big debut out of bias against Russia. "We have surveillance video from the hotels that shows people turn on the shower, direct the nozzle at the wall and then leave the room for the whole day," he said. An aide then pulled a reporter away before Mr. Kozak could be questioned further on surveillance in hotel rooms."

uhh... wow...

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DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: So you are going to the Olympics I guess I'll add some from Deadspin the past couple days: The explanation for this one: "There are no dressing rooms at the practice rink, so teams must walk (or be wheeled) back and forth from their dressing rooms at the two arenas. Things will be fine once the games begin, as there are enough dressing rooms for each men's and women's team to have their own dedicated room." From the Wall Street Journal: "Dmitry Kozak, the deputy prime minister responsible for the Olympic preparations, reflected the view held among many Russian officials that some Western visitors are deliberately trying to sabotage Sochi's big debut out of bias against Russia. "We have surveillance video from the hotels that shows people turn on the shower, direct the nozzle at the wall and then leave the room for the whole day," he said. An aide then pulled a reporter away before Mr. Kozak could be questioned further on surveillance in hotel rooms." A good quick read on the bathroom situation on Sochi: http://deadspin.com/a-users-guide-to...chi-1516518904