London Olympics

[Snoopy]

There is a pub called Dyke Tavern .... it is in Dyke Road. Well you know Brighton's reputation. 

[Miss Demeanour]

Anyway back to the Olympics 

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[Just One More]

I'm sure the Brat will be on the finishing line with one of those silver thermal blanket things and a flask of hot soup for you.

Miss D, I have silver thermal blankets in me car, and I'm a dab hand with a flannel and a tea towel 

[Miss Demeanour]

Isn't Brighton a bit of a trek for you though ? 

[Nick]

He is a kindly man who would love to give you a rub down with a damp cloth 

[Miss Demeanour]

I'll be damp enough he'll just need to bring me something to change into 

[Just One More]

Isn't Brighton a bit of a trek for you though ? 

Absolutely not, I have been known to go to Brighton just to eat at Donatellos on a number of occasions         

[Pastis]

I see Rebecca Addlington won by a nose again to confirm her place in the team.

[Nick]

Is that the one who looks like a reflection of herself in a spoon?

[Pastis]

Everyone says that, Ma'am.

[Nick]

 

[Miss Demeanour]

London - The 2012 Olympic Games may be weeks away, but they are already feeling the effects of the European debt crisis.

A long list of austerity measures is being implemented to help the international competition survive in an atmosphere of economic chaos.

Among the biggest changes:

The Olympic torch has been replaced by the Olympic scented candle. "It's much more energy efficient, and it solves the pollution problem caused by sweaty relay runners," an Olympic spokesman said.

Instead of accepting euros or British pounds as payment for tickets and concession items, the event will have its own unit of currency, the Desperanto. "The Olympic Committee believes that when it comes to cash, we should all be speaking the same language."

The opening ceremony's "doves of peace" will be recaptured and added to the Value Meal Menu of the Olympic Village McDonald's. "International cooperation goes down a lot easier when it has a crispy batter fried crust," the spokesman said.

The traditional bronze, silver and gold medals will be replaced by $100, $50, and $25 gift cards, redeemable at any Dick's Sporting Goods outlet. "Give a man a medal, and he's happy for one day. Give a man a gift card, and he could buy some cool fishing tackle," said the spokesman.

Closing ceremonies have been canceled to make room for a new international competition that will extend beyond the games. Called "Synchronized Bankruptcy," the game will use the strength of the world's top weightlifters to prop up the weakest of Europe's economies for as long as possible.

"Competition aside, few things in this world are more compelling than the sight of a 450 pound man in a singlit, with the weight of the world on his shoulders," the spokesman said.

 

[GROWLER]

Forecast is good, so thought I'd take a little stroll up Snowdon next Tuesday to see this torch that's apparently making an appearance at the summit....via the bloody train ffs!
Why in Gods name they aren't using some fell runners is way beyond my comprehension, and as for actually discovering what bastard time train it's going up on...........................

Another great cock up like only we's can produce.

[Snoopy]

Make yer own Olympic Torch Growler stylee:
Take one sachet of sauce from cafe table.
Fumble with it until you run out of patience.
Remove ciggy lighter from pocket.
Click lighter into action and apply flame to sauce sachet. 

[GROWLER]

Make yer own Olympic Torch Growler stylee:
Take one sachet of sauce from cafe table.
Fumble with it until you run out of patience.
Remove ciggy lighter from pocket.
Click lighter into action and apply flame to sauce sachet. 

Most helpful and hilarious.

Thank you SO much.

Just cinfirms why I really don't bother that much anymore.