Rosemary Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Well its almost time. What a few years it has been for South Africa in preparation for the cup. Billions and billions has been spent on infrastructure and preparations. New stadiums have been built A new airport has been built Extensive renovations to existing airports have been completed A new high speed train line has been built Most roads have had extensive work done and are fantastic Hotels and guesthouses (who are on average excellent already) have gone the extra mile to ensure extremely high standards are maintained. Thousands of security personnel have been trained The list is endless - for a developing country, this has been a huge challenge, but after the world cup we will still have the infrastructure which is fantastic. I truly hope that everything goes according to plan and that it all goes off without any serious problems. Good luck to all - and may your team win Oh yes, the first soccer hooligans from Argentina have been sent home!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 what a boost rosemary!!! no hope for england but it'll be good to watch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 I bet u that England will lose on penalties to germany in the last 16 !!!!!! But C'Mon ENGLAND !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Great that so much change has been made to get to this point How far away from the games are you Rosemary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Great that so much change has been made to get to this point How far away from the games are you Rosemary? I think there are 8 games being played in Cape Town which is about one hours drive from us, the rest are all being played up-country. If we have spent so much on the World Cup, I shudder to think what the UK will be spending in preparation for the Olympics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zion Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Well it 2007 it was £9.3 billion, it's probably at £10 billion now no doubt. 9.3 billion British pounds = 104.897535 billion South African rands 10 billion British pounds = 112.793049 billion South African rands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Jett, that is just crazy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES DAD Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Jett, that is just crazy!! Yes and as a country we are apparently £273 billion in debt so where exactly is all the money coming from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 LOL I'm not into Football myself, but waiting on Saturdays game, England V USA and hoping for a repeat of what happened in their 1994 friendly at least I think it was 94 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Woa thats alot!! I dont really follow foot ball but have drawn Switzerland and Chile in the sweep stakes at work.. they are both in the same group but am thinking i won't get very far with those teams! Yet I am......half German.....(waiting for the looks of dismay) ....so I always like to help my mum root for them as well as England! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 lmao looks of dismay indeed!!!! i'm looking forward to the england game in the pub on saturday!!!! COME ON ENGLAND!!!!! been drawn paraguay and nigeria in the sweepstake...........screwed!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 lmao looks of dismay indeed!!!! i'm looking forward to the england game in the pub on saturday!!!! COME ON ENGLAND!!!!! been drawn paraguay and nigeria in the sweepstake...........screwed!!!!! Uh oh that makes me feel a bit better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Sorry but had to put this together in preperation to tomorrows game Before anyone starts saying I should be supporting England. I need to say I'm actually American born living in England lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instant-classic Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I have a baaaaaaad feeling about that England-USA game and as much of an England fan as i am i don't think we have much of a chance of winning the world cup i hope i'm wrong before i get flamed. I got my money on Spain or Holland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carla84 Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Yeha it all begins today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 C'Mon England I have a Feeling this time !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 The day as come Dont be surpized if am not about much for the next 4 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Anyone watching the opening ceremony its on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 sparcs............i think that feeling may be wind................!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 LMAO Diz, Here We goooo Peeps !!!!!!!!!!!!! WORLD CUP 2010, Is Just About To Kick Off !!!!!!!!!!!!! :beer_yum: :beer_yum: :beer_yum: :beer_yum: :beer_yum: :beer_yum: :beer_yum: :beer_yum: :beer_yum: :beer_yum: :beer_yum: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaB Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm really not a football fan at all so for me the sooner it's over the better! lol, i'm more of a rubgy person anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 GOAL !!!!!!! S Africa 1-0 Mexico - what a goal too, great finish !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 another GOAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol S Africa 1 - 1 Mexico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 i'm with Anna the sooner it's over the better i hate footy xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 im sure u can put up with it, it only once every 4 years first match is now over - S Africa 1 - 1 Mexico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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