O/T First GOLD for GB

[marky No.1]

The essence of the olympics is undesputably great.

However the money spent on stageing it and the carbon emmisions that are directly associated to it are surely becomming less and less justifyable in todays global climate.

Surely an olympic games can be staged with alot less expense and cost to the environment.
London should look to set a benchmark for sustainable, eco frienly games instead of the over indulgent, wastefull and extravegent benchmark that the Chinese have set.

For me for us to try and out do the Chinese on the opening ceromony is pointless. I'd rather we put the money into the stadia of the games for a lasting benefit (albeit for the benefit of London ) than waste millions on fireworks and the like that only add pollution to the atmosphere.

But of course this will not happen....will it?

All was not as it seemed

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/others ... faked.html

[Christies Child]

Once had a go at Archery on an activites week put on for some of our customers a few years ago.

Not as easy as it looks. The same with Clay shooting as well. Bloody shoulders took a bit of hammering!

4x4 driving in a Land Rover was excellent and the Paint Ball war was brilliant.

Didn't like the abselling into Hodge Hill Quarry at Coniston. Nearly sh*t myself!

And as for walking over Striding Edge in a bloody blizzard all roped up....

Bloody pansey! I've done it running in ice and snow without a rope!

....well done that man!

*ucking show off....

Seriously I nearly did *hit myself and in fact one of our clients wasn't at all happy with us at the end of the day.

Often wondered why he refused to talk to me for some time, then I realised

[North Stand Shrimp]

The essence of the olympics is undesputably great.

However the money spent on stageing it and the carbon emmisions that are directly associated to it are surely becomming less and less justifyable in todays global climate.

Surely an olympic games can be staged with alot less expense and cost to the environment.
London should look to set a benchmark for sustainable, eco frienly games instead of the over indulgent, wastefull and extravegent benchmark that the Chinese have set.

For me for us to try and out do the Chinese on the opening ceromony is pointless. I'd rather we put the money into the stadia of the games for a lasting benefit (albeit for the benefit of London ) than waste millions on fireworks and the like that only add pollution to the atmosphere.

But of course this will not happen....will it?

All was not as it seemed

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/others ... faked.html

don't quite see what your point is there, they still did the fireworks for real!

The fireworks were there for real, outside the stadium. But those responsible for filming the extravaganza decided in advance it would be impossible to capture all 29 footprints from the air.

[marky No.1]

don't quite see what your point is there, they still did the fireworks for real!

The fireworks were there for real, outside the stadium. But those responsible for filming the extravaganza decided in advance it would be impossible to capture all 29 footprints from the air.

hmmmm still think it takes the edge off it for me, makes it more like an arcade game, as if it was fake or something but I can see why they did it

[Plain Peter]

After watching the archery yesterday I do think that darts should be in there. I'm far more impressed with the skill shown by someone like Taylor hitting a 9-darter than I have been by the archery.

Are you, or are you not, trying to make a comparison between archery (an ancient skill, an Olympic event since it all kicked-off), and darts (a pub game)?

PS. In my day you couldn't get left-handed darts, but I've tripped up over a few ockeys, and lost a fiver or so at Killer.

PPS. The attraction of the Olympics has always been to witness the best amateurs in the world, who for one reason or another have never sought or had the opportunity to seek financial gain. Now it's all about obsessions and greed.

[durhamshrimp]

After watching the archery yesterday I do think that darts should be in there. I'm far more impressed with the skill shown by someone like Taylor hitting a 9-darter than I have been by the archery.

Are you, or are you not, trying to make a comparison between archery (an ancient skill, an Olympic event since it all kicked-off), and darts (a pub game)?

PS. In my day you couldn't get left-handed darts, but I've tripped up over a few ockeys, and lost a fiver or so at Killer.

PPS. The attraction of the Olympics has always been to witness the best amateurs in the world, who for one reason or another have never sought or had the opportunity to seek financial gain. Now it's all about obsessions and greed.

Well the skill required for darts isn't any less impressive, or any less dedication needed than archery so it clearly comes down to snobbery. Personally it doesn't matter to me where a sport has it's origins.

You'll also find that most darts players are 'amateur', most still have a day job to go to. I'm not sure where obsession and greed would come into an argument for keeping darts out of the Olympics.

Oh, and it's oche, not ockey.

[Plain Peter]

Oh, and it's oche, not ockey.

Och aye pmsl

[outsider]

also try throwing a 6 inch nail at something the size of a cigarette filter from 7 feet 9 and 3/4.

there is more skill in that than having a tensioned bow and sights.

[Plain Peter]

And playing marbles equates to Crown Green Bowling I suppose.

[outsider]

well marbles is harder, as they are a lot smaller

[durhamshrimp]

And playing marbles equates to Crown Green Bowling I suppose.

Not sure how that works as a comparison. It's clear this is a snobbery issue as apposed a talent and skill issue.

[Plain Peter]

It must be cos I live darn sarf.