Re: Thread for UK Yesfans - Part 20

[Punj Lizard]

Having looked into it a little further, it seems that our top rider (who has placed first in all dressage events so far), maybe even our top two, will be favourites for medals in the individual dressage final on Thursday.

[Meng]

With only two riders to go (one of whom is called Wittgenstein, though I doubt even her namesake could talk his way into first place), it looks like GB have the gold nailed on. That'll be a score!

She'll be a beery swine then, so no problem there.

[Punj Lizard]

Sad for Victoria Pendleton - mad at that bloody Aussie b!tch that forced her to lean back into her and get out of poisition.

[Apollo 77]

Sad for Victoria Pendleton - mad at that bloody Aussie b!tch that forced her to lean back into her and get out of poisition.

Quite agree Jon. I don't understand why Team GB didn't lodge an appeal. Seems to me they had strong grounds - and it also seem that that any time someone appeals, the authorities puff their pants and back down.

Hugh

[Meng]

Particularly for (but not just for) the Lizard Man.

Yorkshire would be ahead of Australia in the Olympics medals table

[Imperatrix]

Particularly for (but not just for) the Lizard Man.

Yorkshire would be ahead of Australia in the Olympics medals table

(sings On Ilkley Moor Baht-at at top of lungs)

[Meng]

(sings On Ilkley Moor Baht-at at top of lungs)

Ok. I'm hearing this in my mind based on that radio show you once did.

[Imperatrix]

Ok. I'm hearing this in my mind based on that radio show you once did.

...you hated my voice?

[Punj Lizard]

Particularly for (but not just for) the Lizard Man.

Yorkshire would be ahead of Australia in the Olympics medals table

It's days like these when I wish I had some Australian cousins to torment.

[Punj Lizard]

Quite agree Jon. I don't understand why Team GB didn't lodge an appeal. Seems to me they had strong grounds - and it also seem that that any time someone appeals, the authorities puff their pants and back down.

Hugh

I think the Team GB cycling director had a bit of a go at the officials in the moment - judging by the TV feedback. But later, when Victoria Pendleton watched the replay back (for the first time) during her interview with Gary Linekar, she looked a little gobsmacked, I must say. I don't think even she realised how bad it was. Meares definitely leaned into her and consciously pushed her elbow out towards her to put her off. No doubt this kind of thing goes on a bit, but that was blatant harassment on the track. Dangerous stuff. Cheating Aussie b!tch! And I'm pretty sure the relegation affected VP's state of mind, she was all over the place in the second race and clearly rattled, no to say relieved it was over when it was all done.

[Punj Lizard]

No time for a proper list of today's GB medals hopes as I'm off to London for the day. Starting with a visit to the processors of French visas, who have finally got it together to issue my step-daughter a visa (I think - I won't actually know until I open the envelope as they refuse to say anything in their communications). Then a wander around town, most likely ending up in Regent's Park (my favourite park) for a one-man picnic. Then down to Euston to meet my mate Colin with whom I'll be sharing a few drinks (non-alcoholic in my case) and a meal before we head down to Sadlers Wells for the Jon Anderson gig. Hopefully we'll connect with Ian Bluegrunt and some other Yesfans along the way.

Here's a brief list of medals hopes:

Nicola Adams - boxing semi-final
Tim Brabants - kayaking
Nick Skelton, Ben Maher, Scott Brash - individual jumping/equestrian
Morrison and Rhodes - sailing

[TOBYSGRAPHICGOKART]

For a group of people who did nothing but complain and moan about the Olympics before they started (myslef included) we haven't half been getting into the spirirt of the games.

In defence of myself, can I just say that although I have posted about the Olympics it's been more a case of my fascination/obssession with the stats side of it than anything else. I am glad GB are giving a good account of themselves. However, the pledge I made on here before the games began that the only event I would ever be watching was the footy still stands. I have not seen even one other sport/race/event except when I turn the News on, hoping to glean some idea of what's actually going on in the world, only to find approx 75% of the bulletin taken up with highlights of the Olympics. Then I sort of can't avoid it. It's even happening on the BBC's dedicated 24 hour News Channel.

[Meng]

...you hated my voice?

Of course not, m'dear. But Ilkley Moor only sounds right in the local vernacular, rather than Brooklyn-style.

I mean, think of it the other way around:

"I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy by 'eck,
Yankee Doodle do or die (champion).
A real live nephew of my uncle Sam, a reight gud sooart,
Born on t' fourth of July, eee bah gum ..."

... and Patrick Stewart is a Yorkshireman ...

[Micah68]

In defence of myself, can I just say that although I have posted about the Olympics it's been more a case of my fascination/obssession with the stats side of it than anything else. I am glad GB are giving a good account of themselves. However, the pledge I made on here before the games began that the only event I would ever be watching was the footy still stands. I have not seen even one other sport/race/event except when I turn the News on, hoping to glean some idea of what's actually going on in the world, only to find approx 75% of the bulletin taken up with highlights of the Olympics. Then I sort of can't avoid it. It's even happening on the BBC's dedicated 24 hour News Channel.

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Your punishement for now admitting to possibly like the Olympics is to play 90125 followed by Then there were three

If you continue to enjoy it - we will force you to play Open your eyes

[TOBYSGRAPHICGOKART]

Fates worse than death, that lot! Just so relieved you didn't mention Radiohead!

But I'm still not watching any of the 'lympics 'cept for the footy.

I've lasted this long, only another four more days to stick it out.

Soon after that it'll be the new Prem league season and back to sanity!

[Meng]

Soon after that it'll be the new Prem league season and back to sanity!

Could this be the first time that "Prem league" and "sanity" have been used in the same sentence?

Could it be the last time?

[TOBYSGRAPHICGOKART]

Could this be the first time that "Prem league" and "sanity" have been used in the same sentence?

Could it be the last time?

Perhaps. One thing's for sure, this thread will most likely then revert to a) driving the Duchess totally round the twist again , b) driving away the few remaining US fans who pop in here from time to time! and c) see the welcome return of the prodigal son Norm the Taximan!

[Micah68]

Fates worse than death, that lot! Just so relieved you didn't mention Radiohead!

But I'm still not watching any of the 'lympics 'cept for the footy.

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Don't believe you - Come on you have been watching Beach Volley ball


The radiohead cd is in the post

[TOBYSGRAPHICGOKART]

Don't believe you - Come on you have been watching Beach Volley ball

Damn! And I so thought I'd kept that one a secret!

The radiohead cd is in the post

[Micah68]

damn! And i so thought i'd kept that one a secret!

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lol