Whether it was the spice girls, crowded trains, lack of decent tv or absence of games makers, we came to terms today with the truth. The games are over.
Whilst it is only 4 years until the next games in Rio it is unlikely the UK will host the Olympics for at least 50 years and possibly even more.
But we will remember a great games.
From Mo's double, Jess' heptathlon heights, Hoys heroics, to the unsung unknowns such as Jade Jones and Gemma Gibbons.
But these games weren't just about Team GB.
We had Bolt's repeat of his Beijing double, Rudisha's great world record run, Michael Phelps becoming the greatest Olympian of all time with 22 medals 18 of them gold as well as numerous other highlights.
Every competitor has their own story, and in many cases the story is as remarkable as the performance.
I think of Felix Sanchez learning of the death of his grandmother on the eve of his heats, Tom Daley losing his ever supportive Dad last year, and Monteo Mitchell running through the pain of a broken leg. So many athletes deserved medals for their courage alone, but no medal is gifted, each is earned.
London 2012 has left us with much to remember, the tag line for these olympics was inspire a generation for me the greatest inspiration is that courage can triumph over adversity and if you are dedicated success follows.
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