Yeah that's what what I was going to say. The only reason it's the most expensive Olympics ever is because Putin is running it and helping himself to all the dough.
- nayefj

And we all would do it we could.

And we all would do it we could.
- Yeti1181

If I were royalty in Saudi I'd have double that.

Eric Duhatschek had a radio interview this morning from Sochi. They asked him if the conditions there are as bad as reported? He said....yup. Hot water is hit and miss. No toilet paper anywhere. Most venues have signs saying opening soon (restaurants etc). transportation is crap. Nothing is ready. Its a total mess.

What an embarrassment for Russia....
- Iggysbff

Hmmm, usually i'd suggest 2 pairs of socks simply because of the weather, but I see a third pair might be needed.