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    Posted: 10 Aug 08 at 2:57pm
Apparently there was something about Weymouth 2012 on the TV today and they are going to use a liner as the athletes accomodation. I think this is ruddy genius! It saves building and knocking down stuff. Just drive it in, use it and drive it off again... Easy.
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Yeah i saw that and i agree, genius

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Given the UK budget they will probably rent a prison ship ...
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Post Options Post Options   Quote tgruitt Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Aug 08 at 6:26pm
Yes it was John Craven on Countryfile this morning. I found the accommodation to be pretty interesting, a good idea!
Needs to sail more...
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Nice to see people using money sensibly. It's a top idea.
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Originally posted by Guest#260

Given the UK budget they will probably rent a prison ship ...

The prison ship is still mored in Portland - you never know!

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Actually I heard that they have to get approval not to also provide accomodation ie a bed space in London for all of the sailors and other athletes who are competeing elsewhere.

What I'd do is wait til the sailing is over and take the liner round to the thames it'd only take a nights steaming.

I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!
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Originally posted by tack'ho

Actually I heard that they have to get approval not to also provide accomodation ie a bed space in London for all of the sailors and other athletes who are competeing elsewhere.

What I'd do is wait til the sailing is over and take the liner round to the thames it'd only take a nights steaming.

That is an excellent idea, I heard on radio 5 that with the now fixed budget, if they want a better opening ceremony etc., cuts will have to be made elsewhere, so they've said that they won't be building accomodation in London for competitors who are competing outside of London.  Your solution of using a cruise ship, then sailing it round to the Thames seems perfect!

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Post Options Post Options   Quote tack'ho Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Aug 08 at 8:37am
Now all I have to do is find someone in the Olympic organising committee and pass it on....I'll just check my contacts book...mmmm
I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!
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