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Title: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: laoislad on February 12, 2018, 09:24:47 AM
Thought there would be a thread on this already.
Anyone watching?
Watched a good bit of it over the weekend.
The Biathlon was on there this morning which is a mix of skiing and shooting.
I'll watch pretty much any of the sports.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: Square Ball on February 12, 2018, 11:03:58 AM
Yip watching it as i type. What in under god makes people think, I want to try that luge malarkey , not for me
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 12, 2018, 11:24:17 AM
Quote from: laoislad on February 12, 2018, 09:24:47 AM
Thought there would be a thread on this already.
Anyone watching?
Watched a good bit of it over the weekend.
The Biathlon was on there this morning which is a mix of skiing and shooting.
I'll watch pretty much any of the sports with women in tight lycra.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: magpie seanie on February 12, 2018, 02:51:58 PM
I assume cannabis is not a banned substance in snowboarding? Dude.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: tonto1888 on February 12, 2018, 03:39:39 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on February 12, 2018, 11:03:58 AM
Yip watching it as i type. What in under god makes people think, I want to try that luge malarkey , not for me

these were my thoughts when I was watching on Sunday
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 12, 2018, 05:08:44 PM
Was in a bar on Saturday night and they had the curling on the TV. It was strangely compelling.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: stew on February 12, 2018, 05:18:24 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on February 12, 2018, 05:08:44 PM
Was in a bar on Saturday night and they had the curling on the TV. It was strangely compelling.

Its even better to play, it takes a lot of touch to get good at it.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 12, 2018, 05:43:00 PM
It's interesting how they can steer the thing, speed it up or slow it down while it's in mid-flight. Something you could never do with ordinary bowls
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: redzone on February 12, 2018, 06:49:43 PM
Wonder what sort of brush they use
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: LooseCannon on February 12, 2018, 06:57:28 PM
Quote from: redzone on February 12, 2018, 06:49:43 PM
Wonder what sort of brush they use

https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjEsbf-hqHZAhWIu-0KHQycBMwYABAJGgJkZw&ohost=www.google.ie&cid=CAESQOD2W7G71F5N7obzkztJrzwYUMUAXhAUn-_nSLmuC9iqA8WSY1tn7cSuioygqMkTnPlRsZdqVbXP4D3L_VX4TxA&sig=AOD64_26WuIWqGGYh_b2QPJeQ-qM2TDavA&ctype=5&q=&ved=0ahUKEwj46LH-hqHZAhVOSsAKHVibAKMQwg8INg&adurl=
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 12, 2018, 07:04:46 PM
Had the same brush for 14 years. It's had 3 heads and 2 handles.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: laoislad on February 12, 2018, 07:12:32 PM
Speed skating on Eurosport 3 now is good watching.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: screenexile on February 20, 2018, 11:05:38 AM
Jaysus you have to feel for the girl!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/43124775
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on February 20, 2018, 11:14:17 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 20, 2018, 11:05:38 AM
Jaysus you have to feel for the girl!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/43124775

I'll get my coat....
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: magpie seanie on February 20, 2018, 11:57:35 AM
Was listening to 2FM on the way to work this morning and they were on about an "Irish" competitor in the half pipe skiing called Brendan "Bubba" Newby. They played audio of him and it was kind of stereotypical stoner/skateboarder stuff......he was "stoked" and "fired up to ride the pipe"....that kind of thing. It being Breakfast Republic I assumed it was a wind up. Imagine my surprise to open the42 app and see Mr Newby there in all his glory.....seems it's true.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: AZOffaly on February 20, 2018, 12:14:36 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on February 20, 2018, 11:57:35 AM
Was listening to 2FM on the way to work this morning and they were on about an "Irish" competitor in the half pipe skiing called Brendan "Bubba" Newby. They played audio of him and it was kind of stereotypical stoner/skateboarder stuff......he was "stoked" and "fired up to ride the pipe"....that kind of thing. It being Breakfast Republic I assumed it was a wind up. Imagine my surprise to open the42 app and see Mr Newby there in all his glory.....seems it's true.

I suppose if Andy Townsend can play for the Republic, we shouldn't be surprised that there's a fair few Irish Americans entitled to represent Ireland in the Olympics. Sure how bad.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: screenexile on February 20, 2018, 12:15:25 PM
The story of the American woman who was able to participate in the half pipe was astonishing!
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: laoislad on February 20, 2018, 12:53:52 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 20, 2018, 12:15:25 PM
The story of the American woman who was able to participate in the half pipe was astonishing!
You talking about the one that competed for Hungary?
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: magpie seanie on February 20, 2018, 12:55:05 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 20, 2018, 12:14:36 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on February 20, 2018, 11:57:35 AM
Was listening to 2FM on the way to work this morning and they were on about an "Irish" competitor in the half pipe skiing called Brendan "Bubba" Newby. They played audio of him and it was kind of stereotypical stoner/skateboarder stuff......he was "stoked" and "fired up to ride the pipe"....that kind of thing. It being Breakfast Republic I assumed it was a wind up. Imagine my surprise to open the42 app and see Mr Newby there in all his glory.....seems it's true.

I suppose if Andy Townsend can play for the Republic, we shouldn't be surprised that there's a fair few Irish Americans entitled to represent Ireland in the Olympics. Sure how bad.

No - I've no issue with it. I was just completely convinced by the guys comments that it was a joke. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: Harold Disgracey on February 20, 2018, 02:04:58 PM
At least Clifton Hugh Lancelot de Verdon Wrottesley, 14th Baronet, 6th Baron Wrottesley was born in Ireland. I assume his 4th place in the skeleton is Ireland's best result at the Winter Olympics?
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: gallsman on February 20, 2018, 02:08:19 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 20, 2018, 11:05:38 AM
Jaysus you have to feel for the girl!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/43124775

Really? I feel much, much more for the other skaters she keeps wiping out.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: magpie seanie on February 20, 2018, 02:09:53 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on February 20, 2018, 02:04:58 PM
At least Clifton Hugh Lancelot de Verdon Wrottesley, 14th Baronet, 6th Baron Wrottesley was born in Ireland. I assume his 4th place in the skeleton is Ireland's best result at the Winter Olympics?

Must be a terror writing your signature if you're that chap. Writers cramp.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: gallsman on February 20, 2018, 02:11:52 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 20, 2018, 12:15:25 PM
The story of the American woman who was able to participate in the half pipe was astonishing!

That was brilliant viewing because of the American commentary team acting as if there was nothing wrong with her run at all.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: screenexile on February 20, 2018, 02:36:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 20, 2018, 12:53:52 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 20, 2018, 12:15:25 PM
The story of the American woman who was able to participate in the half pipe was astonishing!
You talking about the one that competed for Hungary?

Sorry yeah that's the one. . . Just like "f**k you all I'm going to the Olympics" How would you even conceive an idea like that?

The story is here for anyone who doesn't know what i'm on about:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43123398
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: David McKeown on February 20, 2018, 09:47:07 PM
I'm the same. Love live sport. Have to say I really struggle with sports where the winning conditions are purely subjective though. So not as fussed on figure skating etc as I am on curling or speed skating.
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: macdanger2 on February 21, 2018, 11:15:59 PM
The ski cross is a great watch
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: theskull1 on February 22, 2018, 08:09:56 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on February 21, 2018, 11:15:59 PM
The ski cross is a great watch
+1
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: seafoid on February 22, 2018, 10:40:59 AM
Ragnhild Mowinkel came second in the downhill ski. What an unforgettable name .
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: lurganblue on February 22, 2018, 11:21:40 AM
Quote from: gallsman on February 20, 2018, 02:08:19 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 20, 2018, 11:05:38 AM
Jaysus you have to feel for the girl!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/43124775

Really? I feel much, much more for the other skaters she keeps wiping out.

She says she doesnt know why she got a yellow card? Well i know f*ck all about her sport but can see clearly that she impeded a fellow athlete
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: screenexile on February 22, 2018, 11:32:26 AM
Quote from: theskull1 on February 22, 2018, 08:09:56 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on February 21, 2018, 11:15:59 PM
The ski cross is a great watch
+1

An absolute quality sport both ski and board cross.

The BMX at the summer games just hasn't the same potential for a wipeout in it!
Title: Re: Winter Olympics 2018
Post by: OgraAnDun on February 22, 2018, 11:55:16 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 22, 2018, 11:32:26 AM
Quote from: theskull1 on February 22, 2018, 08:09:56 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on February 21, 2018, 11:15:59 PM
The ski cross is a great watch
+1

An absolute quality sport both ski and board cross.

The BMX at the summer games just hasn't the same potential for a wipeout in it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ3sQmHEdP4



This might be more up your street, it's a pity the filming is poor for it these days.