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fbody79 · 10-10-2010, 02:13 AM

Has anyone else heard about this? Apparently Russia cant afford them and theyre not even halfway done on buildings for the events, some havent even been started? The rules of the Olympics state that if the upcoming city cant provide its returned to the previous host city. Anyone know anymore on this?

Merc · 10-10-2010, 05:28 AM

Correct.

CanadianCamaro · 10-10-2010, 06:18 AM

Soooo..... maybe that means that we'll be able to pay off some of the debt the 2010 games caused? That would be good

Unless they have to fly in snow again

Rickerbucks · 10-10-2010, 09:58 AM

I heard right after the games that Russia was a disaster....they had camera crews in Soshi at the same time the Olympics were here and they had NO snow....like NOTHING....Remember....we ONLY had snow problems at Cypress.....Whistler had no problems.

Our Olympics I think cost $6b (maybe 8).....they have spent $8b in just building a tunnel ...estimating total cost at $40b.

I think the committee made a very poor decision. Hosting the Olympics a second time would be VERY cool BUT......it will not be the same.....can you imagine the work it takes to organize? Who would pay? It would end up being a shadow of the real experience / event.

I don't wish the Russians ill BUT....I'd be happy to support us doing it again.

CanadianCamaro · 10-10-2010, 01:47 PM

Ricker.... Instructions on how to answer your question "who will pay": Stand up from computer, walk to bathroom, turn on light, look in mirror. Now imagine ever other tax paying Canadian citizen standing beside/behind you. Now you know who will pay.

The only good thing about hosting them again (and yes it wouldn't be the same) would be that the money has already been invested in the infrastructure. So at least the facilities, athelete's village, infrastructure etc. is already built. Now ticket sales and the delta on tax revenues would contribute to the sunk cost. And one would "think" that hosting it a 2nd time they should already know how to organize it so could do so more efficiently? Oh wait.... I forgot... this is Canada. So our government would probably rebuild facilities that are less than 2 years old and completely screw up the organizing so some how, it ends up costing more than the first time

Sc0rPs · 10-10-2010, 05:35 PM

Well one good thing if true is that the housing for the athletes is still mostly unsold... and the empty damn expensive condos are costing quite a lot to the city.

It's a buyers market over here, I think with rate hikes and the VERY unpopular HST crap turned many away from house hunting... well that and a million dollars would only get you a nice house... nothing great in many areas.

Asylum · 10-10-2010, 06:53 PM

i say

A W E S O M E

Cuase this time
IM GONNA GO!!!

fbody79 · 10-10-2010, 07:04 PM

I hope will do cause ill be legal drinking age bye then

10-10-2010, 02:13 AM	#1
fbody79 Drives: 1979 Firebird Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 137	2014 Winter Olympics Vancouver? Has anyone else heard about this? Apparently Russia cant afford them and theyre not even halfway done on buildings for the events, some havent even been started? The rules of the Olympics state that if the upcoming city cant provide its returned to the previous host city. Anyone know anymore on this? __________________ 5.7L 1977 Firebird Clone Hooker Headers, Holley Intake, Holley 750cfm Carb 2.5" Flowmaster 10 series

10-10-2010, 06:18 AM	#3
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	Soooo..... maybe that means that we'll be able to pay off some of the debt the 2010 games caused? That would be good Unless they have to fly in snow again __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

10-10-2010, 09:58 AM	#4
Rickerbucks HP addict Drives: 2 SS RS, Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surrey BC Canada Posts: 889	I heard right after the games that Russia was a disaster....they had camera crews in Soshi at the same time the Olympics were here and they had NO snow....like NOTHING....Remember....we ONLY had snow problems at Cypress.....Whistler had no problems. Our Olympics I think cost $6b (maybe 8).....they have spent $8b in just building a tunnel ...estimating total cost at $40b. I think the committee made a very poor decision. Hosting the Olympics a second time would be VERY cool BUT......it will not be the same.....can you imagine the work it takes to organize? Who would pay? It would end up being a shadow of the real experience / event. I don't wish the Russians ill BUT....I'd be happy to support us doing it again. __________________ Yellow, Davenport 700, Pfadt coilovers and sway bar, Seibon CF hood, CF roof, custom CF trunk, Savini CF wheels, custom interior....you know what?....too much to list. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74691 Follow my 2013 One Lap Of America Blog here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ShaunAnd...page_new_likes 2014 Jeep SRT 8 - stock 2010 Challenger SRT 8 - stock 2007 Charger SRT8 Super Bee - not stock at all.

10-10-2010, 01:47 PM	#5
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	Ricker.... Instructions on how to answer your question "who will pay": Stand up from computer, walk to bathroom, turn on light, look in mirror. Now imagine ever other tax paying Canadian citizen standing beside/behind you. Now you know who will pay. The only good thing about hosting them again (and yes it wouldn't be the same) would be that the money has already been invested in the infrastructure. So at least the facilities, athelete's village, infrastructure etc. is already built. Now ticket sales and the delta on tax revenues would contribute to the sunk cost. And one would "think" that hosting it a 2nd time they should already know how to organize it so could do so more efficiently? Oh wait.... I forgot... this is Canada. So our government would probably rebuild facilities that are less than 2 years old and completely screw up the organizing so some how, it ends up costing more than the first time __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

10-10-2010, 07:04 PM	#8
fbody79 Drives: 1979 Firebird Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 137	I hope will do cause ill be legal drinking age bye then __________________ 5.7L 1977 Firebird Clone Hooker Headers, Holley Intake, Holley 750cfm Carb 2.5" Flowmaster 10 series

10-10-2010, 05:28 AM	#2
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	Correct.

10-10-2010, 05:35 PM	#6
Sc0rPs Drives: 2010 2LT / RS - 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 519	Well one good thing if true is that the housing for the athletes is still mostly unsold... and the empty damn expensive condos are costing quite a lot to the city. It's a buyers market over here, I think with rate hikes and the VERY unpopular HST crap turned many away from house hunting... well that and a million dollars would only get you a nice house... nothing great in many areas.

10-10-2010, 06:53 PM	#7
Asylum Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS RS Black on Black Manual 6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brampton Posts: 441	i say A W E S O M E Cuase this time IM GONNA GO!!!

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