London2012: The Real Thing!

After the Olympic Torch Relay left the town it’s back to window smashing at the local Tesco Express, Souhtend on Sea. Copyright the author 2012

After the Olympic Flame torch relay left the hometown, life went back to normal. This must be ‘The Real Thing’.

London2012: Preconceptions and Reality of Gamesmakers this early before the Games Commence

Staging for on Park Entertainment. Copyright the author 2012

Update: I’m reliably informed the forces personnel called in to replace missing G4S personnel, are now being fed correctly and having checked with a few of them, they appear to be pleased. I know I’m pleased with their friendly greetings in the morning before the shift starts. Thank you LOCOG.

Interesting flooring in the centre of the Olympic Park. Copyright the author 2012

Starting on the Olympic Park is an exciting time for a Gamesmaker, but having digested the PR and the training sessions the reality turns out to be not quite to plan. I’m not talking about the venues staff and contractors, they have all proved to be quality hardworking people.

However, when you have been constantly informed you will be fed on venue and the welfare area is still under construction, you begin to wonder if you will ever be fed! As I was the only GM on my venue, it was not something I could confer about with other Gamesmakers. In any case, I’m not concerned for myself, but for the preconceptions being far from the reality on the ground and particularly for those starting at my venue with special dietary requests in this situation. How would they have coped in my position? Badly I guess and their initial impression would have been somewhat unfavorable no doubt.

One of the countless walkways across the Olympic Park. Wear sensible shoes!! Copyright the author 2012

What really got to me though, and hence the rant, was that the British ForcesĀ  personnel on the Olympic Park are also having to fend for themselves at the three contractor’s burger vans! These young men and women are sent off to fight in Afghanistan and all they get on the Olympic Park is the prospect of a (surprisingly quite decent) sausage sandwich. Shameful LOCOG! Get off you lard arses and take some action now for these brave lads and lasses.

Panasonic’s 3D Theatre for showing Games day highlights. Probably a moneyspinner!

London2012: Mo Farah Shows How Hungry He Is After European Win!

Mo Farah: winner of the 5000 metre final. Picture: AP

Mo’s celebration after winning the 5000 metres in Helsinki last night shows his love for a post race Happy Meal. Let’s hope this excellent business acumen leads to him being paid mega bucks for the advertising of one of the biggest Olympic sponsors of London2012! We’re Luvin You Mo!

NB: Spoof!

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