I didn’t expect the Olympics to hold much attraction for me, as I don’t normally enjoy watching sport.
But it’s been impossible to avoid getting caught up in the excitement of history in the making.
Like Boris Johnson, stuck on a zip wire, I was helpless to resist.
I’ve marvelled at the Queen parachuting in with James Bond (who’da thought it?!)
Screamed with delight at the victories, cried with disappointment at the losses.
And felt a real sense of national pride that Great Britain and Team GB are shining on the world stage.
Hard to believe it’ll all come to an end on Sunday.
But hopefully the closing ceremony will be as spectacular as the opening.
And I’m delighted to offer one lucky reader a lasting memento of the 2012 Olympics, in the form of this limited edition Panasonic Lumix digital camera, worth £59.99.
All you need to do is enjoy a fun new app which Panasonic has created to help us all get behind the nations taking part in this year’s sports spectacular.
Even a technophobe like me found the app easy to use, and lots of fun as I decorated my entire family’s faces in flags from across the globe.
After using Brodie’s beautiful face to support Team GB (of course) I decided – just for fun – to go for some of our favourite holiday destinations, countries which have shown us great hospitality in the past few years.
I have wonderful memories of a holiday in Portugal when I was younger, while Mr G learned to scuba dive in Cyprus (don’tcha just love the beard?). And Blake? Well, he’s never been happier than when he was splashing in the sea in Spain.
So go Portugal. Go Cyprus. Go Spain – but most of all go Team GB.
Now you go - and have some fun with the Olympic nations.
How to enter:
You can find the fabulous Panasonic Flag Tags app here: http://www.facebook.com/PanasonicUK/app_316244828451255.
Sign into Facebook and “like” the app.
Choose which country you want to support (so its flag will be painted on your face).
Then upload/take a picture, and follow the instructions to position that nation’s flag across your face.
Once the picture is created and posted on Facebook, there will be a URL in the toolbar. Here’s one of mine, as an example http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150954985641790&set=a.10150954985596790.412807.657631789&type=1&theater#!/photo.php?fbid=10151168213118854&set=a.10151168213098854.507541.696433853&type=1&theater
Copy and paste it, together with a comment, at the bottom of this post so we can check out the fab picture you’ve created.
For more information about how to use the app, watch this:
For an extra competition entry, simply Tweet the following: “I want to win a limited edition digital camera in honour of the Olympics in the @mummy_central #competition http://wp.me/p1q3Jd-1Gn“
The pictures will appear on a giant screen next to the Olympic park in Stratford (but it is possible to opt-out of this if you’re shy)
The competition closes at midnight on Sunday, September 9. The winner will be chosen at random and notified the following day.
The prize of a Panasonic Lumix camera is being provided by Visibility IQ.
If the winner is not based in the UK, they will receive an Amazon voucher for the same value as the camera.
The prize will arrive within two weeks.
Good luck.








I like the pint to go with the flag! Mine’s here https://app1.flagtags.net/assets/uploads/gb/framed-0000059234.jpg
And I’ve tweeted @meedja
All done
(@scattymumofboys on Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151143839511346&set=a.10151143839476346.490905.740141345&type=3&theater
and tweeted @scattymumofboys
https://twitter.com/scattymumofboys/status/234393177904250880
I’ve done mine, quite fun! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3418930963292&set=a.3418930683285.2122592.1570684769&type=3&theater
tweeted also @mymummyspennies x
Here’s my picture link:-
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151150060829252.498328.567619251&type=3&l=f17e0b442f
I’ve tweeted @baggiesbabe69
Tweeted (from @TheLazyGirlBlog) and my image is at:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151070669594487&set=a.10151070669539487.450907.597549486&type=1&theater
Here’s my picture link: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.422329321151671.113258.100001238197499&type=3&l=9414a29e1b
https://www.facebook.com/PanasonicUK/app_316244828451255?sk=app_316244828451255
@littleboo_21
Tweeted too
@littleboo_21
My team USA pic:https://www.facebook.com/teressa.oliver/posts/401773986549853
tweeted as tynapier1:https://twitter.com/TyNapier1/status/234932931112603649
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3852349706103&set=a.3852346626026.2144433.1199074373&type=3&theater
https://twitter.com/handbag2000/status/235096301715484672
I’m supporting Myanmar! http://on.fb.me/OfPyhB
I’m supporting team GB here is my link
http://www.facebook.com/esther.james1/posts/269912839786489
http://www.facebook.com/PanasonicUK/app_316244828451255?sk=app_316244828451255
https://app1.flagtags.net/assets/uploads/thumbnails/gb/150×150/unframed-0000061616.jpg
tweeted @esthermate
mine is here as well @pooohbear2811
https://www.facebook.com/PanasonicUK/app_316244828451255?sk=app_316244828451255&state=cb48b6034b1b149999990d4c315465bf&code=AQDbkwYpqnBWWrujiEu28g9nOlc-MDLRbKcblVy3g9Y36KQemBaRKIOzT8cyBCyKd1xlk0bzTdB8LnfXn7IoDDPNqhegPgQT5DreZ4jrBDi-MB928IiCKeoCJty6H_1srSwUc2bLEckXYTBRsXiUC5uGUow5AqKEX7ol-GZpbKtUCHouJc_SVhmp6ITjyZwYolQ#_=_
tweeted as well @pooohbear2811
Great comp! Here’s my pic: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151980974970440&set=a.10151980974920440.912064.628700439&type=3
koolkat697@hotmail.com
x
Great Competition
here is my entery: http://www.facebook.com/PanasonicUK?sk=app_316244828451255
My twitter ID is @1978rebecca
Great giveaway hun!!
Here is a link to my flag tag:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151370507113289&set=a.10151370492903289.566341.820003288&type=1&relevant_count=1
@chrissy4116
I have tweeted the competition as @chrissy4116 and here is my tweet link:
https://twitter.com/chrissy4116/status/238392043083272192
Here’s mine! Team GB! x http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151980974970440&set=a.10151980974920440.912064.628700439&type=3
@victoriajane6
also tweeted here: https://twitter.com/victoriajane6/status/239749741406191616
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/558310_275169852583455_581692868_n.jpg
This was intended to be Team British Isles but the Irish flag gets lost a bit!
This was great fun! I have tweeted:
https://twitter.com/xCourtz/status/239768203516051457 and here’s my picture! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=377285595677754&set=a.377285589011088.87361.100001889513900&type=3&theater
c.childs@live.co.uk @xCourtz
Ihave tweeted
I would love a new camera
https://www.facebook.com/PanasonicUK/app_316244828451255
I’m supporting Team GB
heres my link https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3969328386240&set=a.3969328186235.158503.1071379814&type=1&theater
I’m supporting Team GB !!!!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.111292235674613.15495.100003815126085&type=3#!/janet.dixon.1806
I’m supporting team Gb
https://app1.flagtags.net/assets/uploads/thumbnails/gb/150×150/unframed-0000061403.jpg
tweeted @melandjake99
team GB all the way
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3804151454761&set=a.3804151374759.2154623.1006595135&type=3&theater
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=336844363073516&set=a.336844353073517.77884.100002438654155&type=3&theater
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=137092113098529&set=a.137092109765196.26216.100003932230172&type=3&theater
Team GB always
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151051025979651&set=a.10151051025854651.453472.510209650&type=3
Also tweeted
https://twitter.com/Novasilence/status/240629973348663298
liquiddemize(at)gmail.com
South Africa all the way
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=407898472608072&set=a.407898452608074.97477.100001637695198&type=3&theater
Tweeted @robynlclarke
https://twitter.com/robynlclarke/status/242020174323138560
Great fun! http://www.facebook.com/PanasonicUK/app_316244828451255?sk=app_316244828451255&state=df1be1e619132ae2c74ed03ed3b75a45&code=AQBCi6eORzktFjiCKzkAP2QM71koghfT9Hl-z8KEskngMyiRKR9w8Wo3k12Ss-gackg9gJZFdve6R9UUfR8O2vOMEtoXRcWiTIjJAV8AHjSBKxOOz-waHJD4SEgBDAGztBbzd1FcTENwBbWABndwIqKgbdjU9Ygfjh3XUzaJ-dNXe1qvP-6MxpEFi0YWrN5EMUQ#_=_
I’ve tweeted too @popcorncrazy25
Think ive done it right lol
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=271450569622019&set=a.271450559622020.46051.100002712350193&type=3&theater
tweeted too
@emmav6
Loving the app! I’ve tweeted as @XFilesFanaticus
Here’s my pic: https://twitter.com/XFilesFanaticus/status/243355722493071362
Here’s my sons pic: https://twitter.com/XFilesFanaticus/status/243357818810429441
So much fun! https://app1.flagtags.net/assets/uploads/gb/framed-0000064041.jpg
tweeted @kiki_725
This is me pulling my head off:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3757365492696&set=a.3757350212314.2147668.1233244702&type=3&theater
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151057072328589&set=a.10151057072318589.430638.574258588&type=3&theater heres mine
Here I am
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.146386998835439.30944.100003924181985&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=146387002168772&set=a.146386998835439.30944.100003924181985&type=3&theater
tweeted @lastkiss5
Here is mine
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152065127780147&set=a.10152065127745147.897934.607790146&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=336780543082345&set=a.328561267237606.74796.100002512068612&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=352073601544237&set=a.352073581544239.82656.100002247996141&type=1&theater
Tweeted
@chocolateonemse
https://twitter.com/chocolateonemse/status/244428232575815681
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=281039198664722&set=a.281039188664723.49288.100002759337794&type=1 (@becky0020)
Tweeted @becky0020
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=363815877030598&set=a.363815860363933.86100.100002065662619&type=3&theater This is my patriotic wedding pic
Here’s my pic. I love this app!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150959864771626&set=a.10150959864711626.409639.638421625&type=3&theater
I have tweeted @joanneblunt
Here’s me looking flag-a-licious
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151074175888194.461061.831483193&type=3
x
Tweet Tweet: https://twitter.com/Selene1611/status/244540939983548417
Here’s me piccy: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=246048892182881&set=a.246048878849549.55369.100003333163921&type=3&theater
Also tweeting as @mrs_jacksparrow
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=407898472608072&set=a.407898452608074.97477.100001637695198&type=3&theater
Tweeted @robynlclarke https://twitter.com/robynlclarke/status/244577361364938752
https://www.facebook.com/PanasonicUK/app_316244828451255?sk=app_316244828451255&state=4eeb1d75447661282b78ba73c00f8664&code=AQAcVxnNSilVO5WRmYH0hVBffpl2MwgLbrJ2lvFiOs0jTFx57Pyerk-vSKdO1eaKMsDG_CBZPx05MhxnP3DwdZNIJjTyS253RK_rlaNuHljUmXy1T31DhYx8KkwGORvTK1TbiKfBTeOvN90Z-NMwmiEnAf7HvediCfoFO5SceCnqpwZqmvaB_HN00ZNVFetvJGcVE02hgOjRXvVZA-aVoGNz#_=_
here’s my pic
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.196855713777993.46481.100003606988396&type=3&l=0df72a01cd
tweeted about the giveaway too
https://twitter.com/LadyChelington/status/244595266194386946
Here is mine! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.438017822906818.90984.100000958135886&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=438017832906817&set=a.438017822906818.90984.100000958135886&type=3&theater
Here is mine
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4018951026746&set=a.4018950786740.2163327.1070492789&type=1&theater
I’ve tweeted about the giveaway too @Carolinehammon1
https://twitter.com/Carolinehammon1/status/244836563832426498
here’s mine http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.389255424472883.90283.100001652878764&type=3
@crazzzyRaj