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P.O.B...You?

Let the Games Begin End. No no no....I don't want the games to end! Have you been all wrapped up in the Olympic games like I have? Actually, each evening that we're home, daughter #2 reminds us all that the games are on. So, it's pretty much a family affair..a group of us plopped on the couches ooohing and ahhing and oh my goshing .. And I know that once closing ceremonies culminate on Sunday evening, the P.O.B. (Post Olympic Blues) will start to settle in. Read On... Yah, we're more of the prime-time watchers, where NBC decides which competitions are most appealing to us mainstreamers...so we've tuned into the women's gymnastics competitions, swimming, diving, beach volleyball, and track and field. Witnessed some awesome, memorable moments...Gabby, Michael Phelps, Usane Bolt (could his name be any more fitting?). 17 days, More than 200 countries, approximately 14,000 athletes. I looked into the history of the Olympics and thought I'd share a few fun fac...