I spent yesterday afternoon at the Olympic Park for the topping out ceremony at the Olympic Stadium. It was brilliant. I was a topping out virgin but I am told that it was exceptionally good - bagpipes, bells, an evergreen branch, a plaque, noggins of ale and spanners. Fan-bloomin-tastic. The stadium is beautiful, it is breath-taking. It is a wonderful example of how creativity, engineering skill and hard work can produce something amazing.
There was so much cynicism about the whole Olympic project at the outset but the naysayers have so far been proved wrong. The project is on time and on budget. It is regenerating a part of the capital which was desperately in need of investment. Jobs are being created, skills are being improved and something marvellous is being created. And it will have a long lasting impact.
By the time the Games start we hopefully be well out of recession and ready to have a party. I for one can't wait.
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