^^Oopsy..^^ ..sorry; for that question, the answer is : i'm planning to. However, since my schedule will probably be quite hectic, there's no guarantee, i can fully attend the morning session on the 15th. I think i'll be there most of the time, at least on the first 3 days of competition (9th through 11th, although the one on the 9th will be a bit challenging as i'll be arriving in the city at night) and maybe sporadically throughout the rest of the week (plannig to see other sporting events and have a couple of city/sightseeing tours as well). I heard, from a contact friend there, tickets for the final 3 days of badminton are hard to get (and quite expensive)..
Alright then, but we shall be meeting up at the Olympic venue on the 15th, right? Quite easy then. I've got tickets for: 09-08 Morning + Evening 10-08 Evening 12-08 Morning + Evening 14-08 Morning + Evening 15-08 Morning Chris, and anyone else, also going to a few of these? If you also have both morning and afternoon on one day, maybe a lunch between those 2? Chris, could you send over the complete list of contact information? I'll copy it over onto my (paper! ) notebook. In case anyone gets lost, or needs help. The tickets for the last 3 days are... well difficult to get. I ordered 12 tickets in April this year, but only got 8 of them. If I was smart and ordered last October, I would have got not only ALL the badminton tickets, but also those for the Opening Ceremonie... stupid me!
^^Lucky you!..^^ ..i'm sure many people would love to have half of your 8 tix.. Anyway, i think for now we'll just set the get-together schedule like this: Aug. 12th (Tue.) - we'll convene sometimes after the morning session. And looks like all the BCers will be in town. Aug. 15th (Fri.) - we can convene in the venue. Then go for the baddy get-together. I'll send you a PM soon for all the BCers', who are going, contact numbers.
Since we already booked badminton courts... May I remind you guys that, in order to play badminton, apart from courts, we also need at least some racquets to play the game. Sorry, I just feel kinda funny cos no one mentioned about racquets all along. Does that mean you guys are going to Beijing with racquest? There is no way I am going to stick my Arc10 into my luggage.
Isn't China the ultimate racquet paradise? Look for a Canon MusclePower 99 or a Rolex AT-900T or a StarWars ArcSaber 101
It doesn't matter what brand or model. But it will be really funny when all of us arrive at the courts but no one has any racquet.
^^Alright..^^ ..with or without rackets, i hope the Quanjude ducks are ready... Quanjude ducks, are you ready??...cos here we come... ..okay, i'm off to Beijing...........see y'all on the big screen...
I wish, I wish... I love Quanjude ducks!!! I went there many times when I lived in Beijing... Yum yum!!! I usually go to the one near Qianmen...
Chris, that sounds awesome to me. I've got no problems with a brief get-together on the 12th. You just mention further details as "where exactly" and "when exactly" This racket issue is quite big. Has anyone got multiple rackets which others can maybe borrow? I only got one piece which I bought here... Also, when it comes down to the badminton get-together at Fu Li Cheng (R&F Club), I got a second problem. The Olympic venue regulations state that all large bags may not be taken into the venue. That means, I can't bring my Yonex 9624-6 with it's contents into the venue. Does someone know a solution to this? I guess I'm not the only one going to have this problem when that day comes.
Don't worry too much, Fengwei. Solution will present itself when time comes. Maybe you organise a racket shopping trip for all of us before the 15th. As for the bag problem, even easier. We can organise to put all our bags at someone's hotel room closest to the courts. Then go pickup on the way to the courts.
When I slept, I got SMS from Chris...he said one of his glasses is broken...since he has no back up..he might cancel his trip..I am still confused after reading his long SMS....
What?! That's a bummer... Let's just wait for Chris to respond himself. I understand if he won't come, as you can't watch badminton live if you haven't got glasses, but do need them. Chris, if you need glasses, I have spare Ray Ban's with me. I've got -1,5 and -1,25. (which means I got problems seeing things far away) Just send me a message, and I'll bring them to you tomorrow if in any case you still decide to come to Beijing. Hoping for the best...
It is prescribed glasses......not normal one...I think one of the frame is broken or something like that...got several his SMS while I slept.....
I'll be glad to organise a trip with you guys to BBE Sports, but I'm not sure if everyone wants to buy a new racket specially for this get-together Good idea, just need to see who lives closest to the Olympic venues or the R&F courts.
That's great! Let's hope he's coming then. He promised me he'd call/sms when he arrives in Beijing. Fingeres crossed then!
Well I Live very near from the venue ! something like less than 10 mins by walking. You can all drop by to let your bags in my room if you want to ! then we'll run to our own "practice" center ! and afterwards enjoying some chinese food ! By the way ! I'd love to go to that BBE sport, where i live i didn't see a sign of any subway so i beg for your help ! aha see you soon all
