Olympic Overload

I guess one of the things that makes the Olympics special is that they only take place every four years. After not planning on watching much of them, I have spent much time watching them over the last week and a half.Because of that I am glad they only take place every four years. I am currently in between jobs as a Boilermaker so I have some extra time on my hands. With the 12 hours difference in time between China and here there is an abundance of live events that are available to watch on TV. So far I have watched almost all the "Redeem Team" basketball games that come on in the morning hours. I predict a gold for these NBA players. I know I am really going out on a limb here.ha
I have also watched a lot of Women's Gymnastics, (hate that these are decided by bad human judges) and Men's baseball. Don't know why I have watched so much baseball as our team is made up of a bunch of minor league players.They kind of remind me of the Tigers with a better Bull Pen!
I have watched a lot of volleyball, but my favorite match was today's Men's 5 set match that ended in a win for them.
I have watched very little track and field with the 100 meter being the exception. Lighting Bolt could have lowered the world record even more if he would not of let up. I will go out on a limb again and predict he will win the gold in the 200 also.
Finally the most intriguing events were all the swimming matches that Michael Phelps was involved in. Eight gold records and eight world records (thanks in part to the new high tech swimming suits) is unbelievable. Enjoyed watching his mom too, even though she reminded me of RAYMOND'S mother on his TV show.
So far my favorite moment was Phelps seventh Gold medal win. It looked like he had lost but caught his rival right at the end by 1 /100th of a second. I still do not believe what the pictures show. It looked like the silver medalist just stopped cold as he reached for the wall.
I think I just heard that the USA Basketball team gold medal game will take place at 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Oh Well, I guess I may have to stay up to watch that one! GO USA!!!