help needed for my current dilemma.
as you readers know, i have worked in england for the past two summers and have plans to work there again this summer. 2011, for those keeping track.
in 2012 the summer olympics are in london during the time i would be in england if i worked for the program again that summer (a year and a half from now).
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i am a huge fan of the olympics and it would be AMAZING to see some of it if i'm going to be in england anyway and wouldn't have to pay for travel, housing, etc. i could travel into london for the day and back out to oxford (about 2 hours each way) to sleep. assuming i could get the day off from work, which is likely.
here comes the dilemma: tickets go on sale next week - it's a whole lottery system based on your country of residence, so there's no guarantee i'd even get tickets. however: once you get them you can't return them and who knows if i could find someone to buy them from me if i don't end up working in england and being able to use them. the tickets aren't horribly expensive, but they aren't free either.
so - do i put my name in the lottery for some of the tickets, on the off chance that (a) i get some tickets, and (b) i work in england again in 2012??
thoughts, please. comment away!
i'll be having a couple girl scout cookies while i ponder this one.
I am CERTAIN you could ABSOLUTELY find someone to buy Olympics tickets from you. Doooooo itttttt.
ReplyDeleteI second Nora's statement. I remember when they came through Atlanta. My Dad missed the boat on buying tickets and there was (even during those technological times) a HUGE re-sell market. You'll definitely be able to sell them if you don't end up making it work. Go for the Opening Ceremony as a long shot.
ReplyDeleteDear Blogger:
ReplyDeleteI remind you of Tampa 1999. Final Four: Duke, Connecticut, Michigan State and Ohio State. A wise elder, veteran of 3 prior final fours, professing that tickets would be available on game day, no problem. Recall, dear blogger, the excruciating, day-long search for tickets. Recall the sounds of the crowd eminating from the building, as you and the wise elder stood outside, underdressed in the chilly night air, unable to even see the monitors in the stadium concourse. Recall the relief at obtaining over-priced tickets for the championship game from the disappointed but kind Michigan State fan after his team lost.
Buy the tickets now.