02-18-2006, 11:37 AM
I'm just glad Australia has won a medal-- doesn't matter that he's an adopted athlete :wave: and apart form being a great mogul's skiier hes a millionaire, unmarried and rather attractive 
02-21-2006, 10:35 AM
Two thoughts ...
First, I am ashamed to admit it, but I was pleased that the new figure skating rules have caused yesterday's skate dancing event to have "More crashes than NASCAR" ... I like to dance myself, but some of the skits those couples perform just are boring for me ... I like the jumping and acrobatic stuff associated with many of the other sports.
Second, I was horrified today when I saw the Dutch bobsled flip and race down the track upside down!
Anyways, I spent a good deal of time this weekend watching the olympics with my family. :funky_pisang: I wish I could do any of the things those athletes can do. Though one of my personal favorite athletes would be the woman from Croatia ... she interviews well and is very supportative of pretty much everybody else.
First, I am ashamed to admit it, but I was pleased that the new figure skating rules have caused yesterday's skate dancing event to have "More crashes than NASCAR" ... I like to dance myself, but some of the skits those couples perform just are boring for me ... I like the jumping and acrobatic stuff associated with many of the other sports.
Second, I was horrified today when I saw the Dutch bobsled flip and race down the track upside down!
Anyways, I spent a good deal of time this weekend watching the olympics with my family. :funky_pisang: I wish I could do any of the things those athletes can do. Though one of my personal favorite athletes would be the woman from Croatia ... she interviews well and is very supportative of pretty much everybody else.
02-23-2006, 10:40 AM
baranxtuFeb 21 2006, 12:52 AM Mwahahahaha :yeah:
Allow me this little joy for as long as it lasts... [/quote]
You are lucky that the Swedes stole the gold (in a fair race) from Austria, or Germany might be in the #2 spot.
Though sadly my "girlfriend", Janica Kostelic, was bumped from the women's slalom today. I have great admiration for her and simply love watching her ski ...
Allow me this little joy for as long as it lasts... [/quote]
You are lucky that the Swedes stole the gold (in a fair race) from Austria, or Germany might be in the #2 spot.
Though sadly my "girlfriend", Janica Kostelic, was bumped from the women's slalom today. I have great admiration for her and simply love watching her ski ...
02-23-2006, 01:16 PM
MikitivityFeb 23 2006, 09:40 AM You are lucky that the Swedes stole the gold (in a fair race) from Austria, or Germany might be in the #2 spot.
Though sadly my "girlfriend", Janica Kostelic, was bumped from the women's slalom today. I have great admiration for her and simply love watching her ski ... [/quote]
If Austria would be 1st spot, I'd be doing cartwheels and grab a cue stick and dance the Happy Dance ™...
...even although my patriotism for Austria was a little diminuished after all that doping crap of the last few days
Though sadly my "girlfriend", Janica Kostelic, was bumped from the women's slalom today. I have great admiration for her and simply love watching her ski ... [/quote]
If Austria would be 1st spot, I'd be doing cartwheels and grab a cue stick and dance the Happy Dance ™...
...even although my patriotism for Austria was a little diminuished after all that doping crap of the last few days
02-23-2006, 08:39 PM
baranxtuFeb 23 2006, 03:16 AM MikitivityFeb 23 2006, 09:40 AM You are lucky that the Swedes stole the gold (in a fair race) from Austria, or Germany might be in the #2 spot.
Though sadly my "girlfriend", Janica Kostelic, was bumped from the women's slalom today. I have great admiration for her and simply love watching her ski ... [/quote]
If Austria would be 1st spot, I'd be doing cartwheels and grab a cue stick and dance the Happy Dance ™...
...even although my patriotism for Austria was a little diminuished after all that doping crap of the last few days [/quote]
I think Austria was in second place with Germany in first as of last night PST. I'm still uncertain of all of the details behind the doping scandal ... frankly I think the Olmypics are fun, but I don't understand why so many athletes go to such extremes (also grafting dead people parts onto your body or doing blood transfusions ... it just doesn't sound like a good idea).
Though sadly my "girlfriend", Janica Kostelic, was bumped from the women's slalom today. I have great admiration for her and simply love watching her ski ... [/quote]
If Austria would be 1st spot, I'd be doing cartwheels and grab a cue stick and dance the Happy Dance ™...
...even although my patriotism for Austria was a little diminuished after all that doping crap of the last few days
[/quote]I think Austria was in second place with Germany in first as of last night PST. I'm still uncertain of all of the details behind the doping scandal ... frankly I think the Olmypics are fun, but I don't understand why so many athletes go to such extremes (also grafting dead people parts onto your body or doing blood transfusions ... it just doesn't sound like a good idea).
02-23-2006, 09:57 PM
Quote: From cbc.ca:
Rogge confirmed that the IOC is setting up an investigatory panel at the conclusion of the Torino Olympics and might sanction members of the Austrian nordic ski team whether they test positive for banned substances or not.[/quote]
It's really unfortunate. These guys try to gain an advantage, whether for personal or national glory, and just end up screwing over their whole team.
Quote: From cbc.ca:
The Austrian doping scandal could impact Salzburg's bid to host 2014 Winter Games.[/quote]
And also screw over the entire country.
Plus, it just makes a mockery of the entire event. How are we supposed to believe everything that comes out of the Olympics if so many people pull this kind of crap? Another case of a few bad apples ruining it for everyone else.
Rogge confirmed that the IOC is setting up an investigatory panel at the conclusion of the Torino Olympics and might sanction members of the Austrian nordic ski team whether they test positive for banned substances or not.[/quote]
It's really unfortunate. These guys try to gain an advantage, whether for personal or national glory, and just end up screwing over their whole team.
Quote: From cbc.ca:
The Austrian doping scandal could impact Salzburg's bid to host 2014 Winter Games.[/quote]
And also screw over the entire country.
Plus, it just makes a mockery of the entire event. How are we supposed to believe everything that comes out of the Olympics if so many people pull this kind of crap? Another case of a few bad apples ruining it for everyone else.
02-24-2006, 12:19 AM
MikitivityFeb 23 2006, 12:39 PM I think Austria was in second place with Germany in first as of last night PST. [/quote]
Germany has 24 medals, Austria, Canada, and the US (woo :wave
19, Russia and Norway 18.
I hadn't heard about the doping scandal...that is sad. So is the stupid Hendricks-Davis fight. Ugh.
Germany has 24 medals, Austria, Canada, and the US (woo :wave
19, Russia and Norway 18.I hadn't heard about the doping scandal...that is sad. So is the stupid Hendricks-Davis fight. Ugh.
02-24-2006, 04:49 AM
Add Ice Dancing outfits to the list of things that need to be addressed -- they just inspire drama. 
The grafting of body parts was actually an Australian woman, though others might do it too. It is however legal to get replacement tendons (sp?) grafted to your body when yours wear out.
The grafting of body parts was actually an Australian woman, though others might do it too. It is however legal to get replacement tendons (sp?) grafted to your body when yours wear out.
02-24-2006, 10:08 AM
CeoranaFeb 23 2006, 07:04 PM MikitivityFeb 24 2006, 01:49 AM Add Ice Dancing outfits to the list of things that need to be addressed -- they just inspire drama. [/quote]
You better not be making a positive remark about Ice Dancing costumes... :vom: [/quote]
:hysterical:
Do NOT worry.
I think the Ice Dancers of the XX Winter Olympia should be flogged.
The Ice Skaters however are to be commended on classy outfits and making interesting programs.
Actually as I'm watching the games, I'm also thinking about which events Mikitivity will enter in the NS Olympics.
[/quote]You better not be making a positive remark about Ice Dancing costumes... :vom:
[/quote]:hysterical:
Do NOT worry.
I think the Ice Dancers of the XX Winter Olympia should be flogged.
The Ice Skaters however are to be commended on classy outfits and making interesting programs.
Actually as I'm watching the games, I'm also thinking about which events Mikitivity will enter in the NS Olympics.
02-24-2006, 04:53 PM
MikitivityFeb 24 2006, 12:08 AM Do NOT worry.
I think the Ice Dancers of the XX Winter Olympia should be flogged. [/quote]
I think most of them have already taken care of that themselves. Don't you think crashing into the ice at high speeds and embarrassing yourself in the middle of the program qualifies as a form of flogging?
Still, for those who didn't, it would be a just compensation for their attempts to wrench my eyes out with some of those outfits.
While we're making up lists for flogging, let's add the Canadian and US men's hockey teams for their craptastic performances on Wednesday.
I think the Ice Dancers of the XX Winter Olympia should be flogged. [/quote]
I think most of them have already taken care of that themselves. Don't you think crashing into the ice at high speeds and embarrassing yourself in the middle of the program qualifies as a form of flogging?
Still, for those who didn't, it would be a just compensation for their attempts to wrench my eyes out with some of those outfits.
While we're making up lists for flogging, let's add the Canadian and US men's hockey teams for their craptastic performances on Wednesday.
02-24-2006, 06:37 PM
Jonquiere-TadoussacFeb 24 2006, 06:53 AM
I think most of them have already taken care of that themselves. Don't you think crashing into the ice at high speeds and embarrassing yourself in the middle of the program qualifies as a form of flogging?
Still, for those who didn't, it would be a just compensation for their attempts to wrench my eyes out with some of those outfits.
While we're making up lists for flogging, let's add the Canadian and US men's hockey teams for their craptastic performances on Wednesday. [/quote]
:123hup:
After watching "Drama on the Ice" coming from that Italian woman, I actually got the impression that she in particular thought she was a ROCK STAR, and will come up with plenty of excuses. The flogging would be to remind her that, "Stay retired."
I missed the Hockey games.
On positive news, I was able to catch last night's Women's Free Skate finals, and was happy with the outcomes. It looked to my uneducated eyes like the women who did the best medaled.
I think most of them have already taken care of that themselves. Don't you think crashing into the ice at high speeds and embarrassing yourself in the middle of the program qualifies as a form of flogging?
Still, for those who didn't, it would be a just compensation for their attempts to wrench my eyes out with some of those outfits.
While we're making up lists for flogging, let's add the Canadian and US men's hockey teams for their craptastic performances on Wednesday. [/quote]
:123hup:
After watching "Drama on the Ice" coming from that Italian woman, I actually got the impression that she in particular thought she was a ROCK STAR, and will come up with plenty of excuses. The flogging would be to remind her that, "Stay retired."
I missed the Hockey games.
On positive news, I was able to catch last night's Women's Free Skate finals, and was happy with the outcomes. It looked to my uneducated eyes like the women who did the best medaled.
02-24-2006, 08:50 PM
Glod glod glod! We won the greatest distance in the games, the 10000 metres. A battle of Men, a battle of *tough* Men, a race of exhausting, and our Bob de Jong gave 'm hell.
:wave: :123hup: :roll: :clapurhands: :yeah: :jump: :boogie:
:wave: :123hup: :roll: :clapurhands: :yeah: :jump: :boogie:
02-24-2006, 09:18 PM
MikitivityFeb 24 2006, 08:37 AMAfter watching "Drama on the Ice" coming from that Italian woman, I actually got the impression that she in particular thought she was a ROCK STAR, and will come up with plenty of excuses. The flogging would be to remind her that, "Stay retired."[/quote]
If I was the guy in that Italian pair after that fall, I'd be unsure of living through the night. I'm almost surprised she didn't attack him right there on the ice.
While I didn't see the free skate for the women, I'm not surprised at the standings. Seems all the favorites won medals.
On an interesting note, Canada has now won more medals than we ever have before in an Olympic Games. 19 now compared to the previous high of 17. Woo! :wave:
If I was the guy in that Italian pair after that fall, I'd be unsure of living through the night. I'm almost surprised she didn't attack him right there on the ice.
While I didn't see the free skate for the women, I'm not surprised at the standings. Seems all the favorites won medals.
On an interesting note, Canada has now won more medals than we ever have before in an Olympic Games. 19 now compared to the previous high of 17. Woo! :wave:
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