>>> we're back now from aurora, colorado and we want to thcheck in on some of the other day's news. they are gearing up for the summer olympics with opening ceremony just day as way. good evening.
>> reporter: good evening kate. well you know the british people aren't known for being easily excitable. but with six days ago there are signing that london is catching the fever. with the flare for the dramatic the drbritish royal marines choppered into london .
>> it will spread the bushfire of olympic enthusiasm throughout the city.
>> and for many it s as the flame finishes an 8,000 mile journey athletes power into the country. and olympic organizers put final touches on the $14 billion final project. costumed extras rome the olympic park . london 2012 is still under budget. but there have been last-minute problems. a lack of security guards forced the british military to provide troops. many say they aren't worried about security.
>> the concern is more because of the appearances. in reality the plan is not compromised it is just the people carrying out the plan.
>> the transportation has yet to be tested. the city is powering money ipouring mon ey into it because it is far from perfect. with the slightest disruption it can turn into chaos. the rain is gone, the sun is shining and the forecast is great.
>> on a day like today how do you feel about the news?
>> i feel elated. i can tell people it is going to be fine weather coming at last.
>> the olympic games , just like the sun ready to prove they are worth the wait.
>> for britain's attempted to complain, the mayor has a message for them, in his words, put a sock in it, we are about to stage the greatest show on earth . the mayor here certainly has a way with words.
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