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Offline Pastis

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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2008, 02:38:37 PM »
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #16 on: August 01, 2008, 02:41:10 PM »
I should think we'll get a few cycling medals.
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2008, 02:54:30 PM »
Quote from: Uncle Mort on August 01, 2008, 02:41:10 PM
I should think we'll get a few cycling medals.
Not Re-cycling?
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2008, 03:07:03 PM »
Quote from: Uncle Mort on August 01, 2008, 02:41:10 PM
I should think we'll get a few cycling medals.

Boxing and moaning medals as well methinks.

In fact I'm sure we will get loads of gongs this time. 

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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2008, 03:54:02 PM »
D'you reckon Team GB can survive 2 weeks of Chinese food?  rubschin:

That'll be the locals secret weapon against the gweilo
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #20 on: August 01, 2008, 03:58:55 PM »
Quote from: Pastis on August 01, 2008, 03:54:02 PM
D'you reckon Team GB can survive 2 weeks of Chinese food?  rubschin:

That'll be the locals secret weapon against the gweilo


I can't wait for the ladies sliding down a hill on a tea tray event.
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #21 on: August 05, 2008, 08:53:04 AM »
I see the government doesn't believe in "it's the taking part that counts" either:

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Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe has told the BBC "it is vital" that Team GB reaches the target of 41 medals from the Beijing Olympics.
"That is a serious target," said Sutcliffe. "We want it to be achieved."


What is it about this government and 'targets'?
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #22 on: August 05, 2008, 09:23:52 AM »
Quote from: Uncle Mort on August 05, 2008, 08:53:04 AM
What is it about this government and 'targets'?

If they painted them on their backs I would certainly have a go.

In deference to the rules of 'The Commons', I should state that I am serious.  evil:
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #23 on: August 06, 2008, 01:48:58 PM »



Beijing's Chaoyong Park is treated to a practice session by the cheerleaders for the beach volleyball event
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #24 on: August 06, 2008, 02:20:30 PM »
Must get my TV out  eveilgrin:
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #25 on: August 06, 2008, 05:49:43 PM »
I understand the only new sport this time is BMX biking. BMfeckingX. I ask you.

How utterly pointless.

I wonder if we are any good at it.  rubschin:
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #26 on: August 06, 2008, 06:04:44 PM »
Why should we be any better at that? We're no bloody good at most things.
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #27 on: August 06, 2008, 06:09:53 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on August 06, 2008, 06:04:44 PM
Why should we be any better at that? We're no bloody good at most things.

I dont think we invented it so you never know.
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #28 on: August 06, 2008, 07:31:47 PM »
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Re: The Olympics
« Reply #29 on: August 07, 2008, 01:44:22 PM »
If BMX biking can be an olympic sport then maybe we should try and get new 'sports' included that it would be a given the UK could win. The hundred meter drunken stagger to the kebab shop for example.
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