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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 12, 2010 7:14:55 GMT -6
The local TV sports guy is running a special this week trying different Olympic sport out, under the title "How hard can it be?" Our curling club was the focus of the first of these to be broadcast back on Monday... heres the Video Link, I am in the green jacket The intent was for the series to be tongue-in-cheek, I dont know how well that came off be he had a good time as did we making it. 45 minutes of effort condensed down into 2 1/2 minutes left a lot out on the cutting room floor. Im not expecting any awards, but it was good exposure for the club. G |
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Post by innit Geezer on Feb 12, 2010 7:38:47 GMT -6
Great Video! Rule "number one," never over estimate the learning curve of any sport.
Gordon, when they say naturally refrigerated, how is this done? Strictly from having outside air pass through?
What's the penalty for accidentally hitting the curling stone?
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Post by DT on Feb 12, 2010 8:07:09 GMT -6
"Gordon doesn't want me on the team"
BOOOOO.............. FOR GORDON!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 12, 2010 8:18:23 GMT -6
Great Video! Rule "number one," never over estimate the learning curve of any sport. Gordon, when they say naturally refrigerated, how is this done? Strictly from having outside air pass through? What's the penalty for accidentally hitting the curling stone? Yep, we have no compressor at all and totally rely on the weather outside to keep the ice in good shape. The walls of that building at about 18 inches thick and solid rock, we can last out most warm days so long as it goes down into the 20's at night. We get a season lasting from December 1 to late March without too many warm weather interruptions. No penalty for for hitting a stone that is in place, if the sweepers hit the stone while its in motion, the stone is IMMEDIATELY out of play. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 12, 2010 8:24:50 GMT -6
"Gordon doesn't want me on the team" BOOOOO.............. FOR GORDON!!!!!!!!!! I know, I know... the entire series is tongue-in-cheek. That was scripted by him, he wanted the set up for that line, and he wanted the stony silence from the others as to whose team he could be on. In his other spots so far he had a 7 year old kid beat him on a downhill course by over a minute (the kid took 23 seconds), and was lapped twice on a short course speed skating. BTW- Pat "Joic" is a good friend, his real last name is "Joyce"... he has had no mercy from us for being the Brooklyn phonetic equivalent of being a "jerk". |
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Post by innit Geezer on Feb 12, 2010 10:59:53 GMT -6
When I first saw the thread title I hoped you weren't on "Cops".
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 12, 2010 13:00:49 GMT -6
Next week... its a slow speed case on my John Deere garden tractor topping out at 7mph
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Post by innit Geezer on Feb 12, 2010 13:18:35 GMT -6
Not a problem, a Crown Victoria Michigan State police car can only go 6 m.p.h. in snow. You're more than welcome to hide out here.
I figure you'll arrive in 6 days if you drive through the night. Me, you and BB can go out for scotches, you'll need one after that chase.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 12, 2010 14:52:38 GMT -6
Sounds good Gary. The trick will be crossing the border... twice... if I take the direct route, and building up enough of a lead to stop every few hours to fill up that 5 gallon tank.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Feb 12, 2010 14:55:03 GMT -6
You're responsible for bringing the ice, unless you prefer it neat.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 12, 2010 15:02:43 GMT -6
I'll bring that good Canadian stuff
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Feb 12, 2010 15:19:58 GMT -6
There's an oxymoron if I ever heard one.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Feb 12, 2010 23:56:56 GMT -6
... I am in the green jacket
Congratulations on winning The Masters. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 13, 2010 5:57:30 GMT -6
Thank you, now if just had Tiger's life I would be in such a good place right now.
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Post by innit Geezer on Feb 13, 2010 8:58:43 GMT -6
Thank you, now if just had Tiger's life I would be in such a good place right now. You mean a therapist chair, a detox center and a court room? ;D |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Feb 13, 2010 9:41:46 GMT -6
Thank you, now if just had Tiger's life I would be in such a good place right now. Well, if it makes you feel any better, I know LOTS of people who would love to beat you with a golf club. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 13, 2010 13:00:12 GMT -6
... I just want a waitress to bring me a beer and chips
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Post by DT on Feb 16, 2010 16:42:56 GMT -6
And speaking of Tiger Woods, I have a joke.
Teacher says, "Whoever can tell me who said these quotes can leave early."
"Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country"
Mary raises her hand and says, "John Kennedy" Teacher says, "very good Mary, you can leave"
Teacher says, who said "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"
Betty raises her hand and says "Martin Luther King, Jr." Teacher says, "very good Betty, you can leave too"
Charley turns to his buddy and says "I wish these bitches would shut up"Teacher says, "Who said that" Charley jumps up and says, "Tiger Woods, I'm outta here"
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