What is the 'BEST' Winter Olympic event? - Page 3

xoxoxoBruce · 02-19-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by zippyt

Biathlon is Verry cool , but where is the Summer equivalent ?
Marathon with Firearms I say !!

I watched the winner cross the finish line with a couple of guys chasing him. Idiots, why are you chasing him? You've got a rifle for god's sake, why wear yourself out?

wolf · 02-19-2010, 09:46 AM

I like watching opening ceremonies, biathalon, curling, bobsled ... I guess events that I think I could manage.

I also like figure skating. If you've done it, you have to watch it. It's one of those things, I guess.

Spexxvet · 02-19-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I like watching opening ceremonies, biathalon, curling, bobsled ... I guess events that I think I could manage.

I also like figure skating. If you've done it, you have to watch it. It's one of those things, I guess.

You are such a female!

Cloud · 02-19-2010, 04:00 PM

there isn't a summer equivalent of running and shooting? I thought there was . . .

classicman · 02-19-2010, 04:05 PM

I voted for the ones I prefer to watch. Skiing, snowboard 1/2 pipe ... But to define the Olympics I think the skating has to be at the top. I'm just not a fan of it though.

Griff · 02-19-2010, 04:05 PM

Pico and ME · 02-19-2010, 04:21 PM

That was great!

(although, its prolly in the wrong thread)

jinx · 02-22-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I like watching opening ceremonies, biathalon, curling, bobsled ... I guess events that I think I could manage.

Just fyi, the philly curling club is having an open house this saturday. 65 Plank Ave in Paoli.

lumberjim · 02-22-2010, 11:05 AM

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Children 18 years of age and younger will require parental/guardian permission before access to the ice. Due to the expected high traffic and interest in curling this year due to the Olympics, we will not be able to accommodate children under the age of 10 years old to try out curling on the ice during the open house. They are welcome at the club and can see the ice. We apologise for this inconvenience.

->tip off that the club is run by a brit ex pat

classicman · 02-22-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

Just fyi, the philly curling club is having an open house this saturday. 65 Plank Ave in Paoli.

Very cool - no pun intended - I think we might give that a go.

Yznhymr · 02-22-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I watched the winner cross the finish line with a couple of guys chasing him. Idiots, why are you chasing him? You've got a rifle for god's sake, why wear yourself out?

That is the funniest thing I have read in a while. What a beaut! Unfortunately they are limited in the number of clips and cartridges they carry, so at the end they are out. Unless they pulled a Barney Fife and had one extra in a shirt pocket. Classic! Reminds me of The Long Walk by Richard Bachman a.k.a.Stephen King. Only short story I have ready more than once.

monster · 03-01-2010, 08:08 PM

I think downhill skating could be cool.....

glatt · 03-01-2010, 08:18 PM

skating down the bobsled track?

monster · 03-01-2010, 08:29 PM

that'd work. A frozen river/waterfall might be even more fun......

ZenGum · 03-02-2010, 01:44 AM

Skeleton is very nearly that anyway.

View Poll Results: which event most defines the Winter Olympics to you?
Downhill Skiing/slalom/ Super G	12	60.00%
Cross country skiing/ biathalon	2	10.00%
Biathalon	5	25.00%
Speed Skating	3	15.00%
Figure Skating/Ice Dancing	4	20.00%
Ski Jump	6	30.00%
Snowboard halfpipe	3	15.00%
Ice Hockey	3	15.00%
Luge/Bobsled/Skeleton	3	15.00%
Other (Curling/freestyle skiing/etc)	3	15.00%
Medal Award Ceremonies	0	0%
Opening/Closing Ceremonies	4	20.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

02-19-2010, 09:46 AM	#32
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I like watching opening ceremonies, biathalon, curling, bobsled ... I guess events that I think I could manage. I also like figure skating. If you've done it, you have to watch it. It's one of those things, I guess. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-19-2010, 04:00 PM	#34
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	there isn't a summer equivalent of running and shooting? I thought there was . . . __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

02-19-2010, 04:05 PM	#35
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I voted for the ones I prefer to watch. Skiing, snowboard 1/2 pipe ... But to define the Olympics I think the skating has to be at the top. I'm just not a fan of it though. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

02-19-2010, 04:05 PM	#36
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	__________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-19-2010, 04:21 PM	#37
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	That was great! (although, its prolly in the wrong thread)

03-01-2010, 08:08 PM	#42
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I think downhill skating could be cool..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-01-2010, 08:18 PM	#43
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	skating down the bobsled track?

03-01-2010, 08:29 PM	#44
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	that'd work. A frozen river/waterfall might be even more fun...... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-02-2010, 01:44 AM	#45
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Skeleton is very nearly that anyway. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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