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Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Sports discussion

Speaking of the Paralympics, I'm liking the billboard adverts for Channel 4's coverage of them that simply say "Thanks for the warm-up" :D

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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35460980)

I didn't realise how many of TeamGB are actually from Yorkshire :)

:cleader::clap:

Apparently they get extra fit hunting wild Yorkshire puds across the moors... :D

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Clearly we've let the LOSERS out today. They clearly haven't heard that we're winners now. BOOO losers, who do they think they are? The Australians?

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35461195)

Put the BBC on the equivilent of ignore. We do ;)

Plenty of other channels with no mention of the O word and at least my redtop puts most of the coverage in a supplement that can be swiftly consigned to the recycle bin.

Whilst I'm pleased for the competitors that have done the country proud, those of us who have no interest in sport are not best served by that national broadcaster at the moment.

Well I can find plenty to watch..that isn't Olympics..So can my OH who is driving me crazy watching TMC's endless cowboy films..:banghead:

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35461194)

Apparently they get extra fit hunting wild Yorkshire puds across the moors... :D

argh the elusive Yorkshire pud ,lives in the same type of terrain as the wild haggis don't ya know :D

Anyhoo details of the GB athletes parade have been released

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The British Olympic Association hopes millions will watch the parade from Mansion House to Buckingham Palace.
The event will take place on the day after the closing ceremony for the Paralympic Games.
BOA chief executive Andy Hunt said he hopes children are allowed out of school to join the celebrations

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19181573

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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35461252)

argh the elusive Yorkshire pud ,lives in the same type of terrain as the wild haggis don't ya know :D

Anyhoo details of the GB athletes parade have been released

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19181573

Thats a excellent date as we are up London visiting our sister that week so we will try to make our way there to see our wonderful Olympians parade.

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Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35461158)

There is a zone designated for the changeover, he jumped on the bike just before the start of that zone

Okay. That makes sense now. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35461166)

Sorry to say to all you sports people But there is hardly a Tv station without it.

Assuming you have VM's TV service (I know some on here don't) and if you discount the 24 special channels there are exactly TWO channels showing the Olympics full time.

So not anywhere near "hardly a TV station without it" :rolleyes:

And if you mean that hardly any TV stations don't mention it at all then duh! It's only the biggest sporting event most of us will see in our lifetime. Of course it's going to be talked about.

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35461194)

Apparently they get extra fit hunting wild Yorkshire puds across the moors... :D

Aye. Just like the Scots with their 'aggis :p:

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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35461252)

argh the elusive Yorkshire pud ,lives in the same type of terrain as the wild haggis don't ya know :D

Damn! You bet me to it. But then I have been out all afternoon :D

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Quite enjoyed the olympics, after spending the last year + moaning about getting indoor volleyball and greco Roman wrestling as well, the volleyball was ok and the wrestling really was something special, fantastic crowd and atmosphere, would go again without doubt to it.

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GOLD and BRONZE in Equestrian Dressage!

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Charlotte Dujardin wins gold for TeamGB in the individual dressage making it our 23rd gold.:clap::clap::clap:

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Excellent performance!!

.... and the first female boxing Olympian ever is Nicola Adams of TeamGB!!!!

What a fight she put up!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

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Gold number 24 by Nicola Adams in the boxing.

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I don't "get" Dressage and I don't particularly like or agree with Boxing, but I'll celebrate any British win :)

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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35461587)

I don't "get" Dressage and I don't particularly like or agree with Boxing, but I'll celebrate any British win :)

Dressage is like horses performing ballet carl.:)

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Thanks for that image :p: