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Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: Emjay] #1364381 01/08/2012 08:47 01/08/2012 08:47
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Enforcer Unregistered E	Originally Posted By: Emjay And I am with those who find 'Team GB' grating, sounds like an inoculation. I am actually suspecting that 'Team GB' is supposed to echo an advertising slogan for one of the sponsors, but as yet I haven't discovered which.

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1364399 01/08/2012 10:42 01/08/2012 10:42
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers Hon Club Member 007
bockers Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	Off to watch the Time Trial thsi afternoon. Only a couple of miles from my house I might even be able to get back in time to see the finish on TV. Go Wiggo!

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1364400 01/08/2012 10:57 01/08/2012 10:57
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Turbo_Verde Unregistered T	I'm loving the Olympics so far. I don't think team GB (that name doesn't bother me either) are doing that badly so far. We have only missed out on 1 Gold that we were trully hopeing to get so far which was Cavendish. We also missed out on a potential medal in the 10m Synchronized diving, but then the official prediction was to only get 1 medal in the diving which we may still do with Tom Daley. Also getting bronze in the mens team gymnastics wasn't expected. Realistically at this point I think the team GB coaches would have wanted 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze, and other than the gold we have achieved that. Hopefully though things do pick up now and we can pick up 2 Golds today (Womens Double rowing, and Cycyling Time trial( and that will really get the ball rolling then.

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1364413 01/08/2012 11:30 01/08/2012 11:30
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers Hon Club Member 007
bockers Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	The time trial favorite is Fabien Cancelarra, so a silver is the expectation. But if Fabien fails and Froome excels its could be a Gold and Silver.

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1364432 01/08/2012 13:12 01/08/2012 13:12
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,563 Berlin barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio Forum Demigod Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,563 Berlin	I hope Bradley Wiggins isn't racing today - someone's nicked his gym kit, so he'll have to play in his underpants. Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: bockers] #1364444 01/08/2012 14:22 01/08/2012 14:22
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Turbo_Verde Unregistered T	Originally Posted By: bockers The time trial favorite is Fabien Cancelarra, so a silver is the expectation. But if Fabien fails and Froome excels its could be a Gold and Silver. Depends how you define 'favourite', but if you go by the betting odds it is certainly Wiggins, and surely based on form you would have to say Wiggins too? The betting odds have Cancelarra as 3rd favourite with T Martin (Ger) as second favourite (Froome is 4th).

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1364447 01/08/2012 14:35 01/08/2012 14:35
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Enforcer Unregistered E	Stanning & Glover - well done! They are my favourites (now)

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1364474 01/08/2012 17:02 01/08/2012 17:02
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Nobby Unregistered N	Yay! Well done Wiggins

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1364479 01/08/2012 17:23 01/08/2012 17:23
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TbirdX Unregistered T	And Froome

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: ] #1364482 01/08/2012 17:39 01/08/2012 17:39
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,731 Surrey E Emjay Forum is my life
Emjay Forum is my life E Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,731 Surrey	Originally Posted By: Turbo_Verde We have only missed out on 1 Gold that we were trully hopeing to get so far which was Cavendish. Er there were some events involving swimming and little boats. Fortunate enough to see the first gold being won today in the slightly bigger boats. Gutted for the mens 8s - whisper it quietly but that was also seen as a realistic prospect of gold. Does our law condemn a man without first hearing him to find out what he has been doing? (John 7:51)

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: Emjay] #1364668 02/08/2012 09:31 02/08/2012 09:31
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Turbo_Verde Unregistered T	Originally Posted By: Emjay Originally Posted By: Turbo_Verde We have only missed out on 1 Gold that we were trully hopeing to get so far which was Cavendish. Er there were some events involving swimming and little boats. Fortunate enough to see the first gold being won today in the slightly bigger boats. Gutted for the mens 8s - whisper it quietly but that was also seen as a realistic prospect of gold. Fair point on the Canoe we were expecting Gold in, I had totally forgotten about that. I didn't think up to yesterday there were any Golds in swimming we were trully hopeing to get. Anyway, who cares, we picked up 5 medals yesterday, and the cycling starts today It is all looking good to me.

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1364786 02/08/2012 16:41 02/08/2012 16:41
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Turbo_Verde Unregistered T	And there is Gold number 3 in the shooting And a minimum of silver at 4pm in the Judo to come.

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1364790 02/08/2012 16:54 02/08/2012 16:54
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Turbo_Verde Unregistered T	And then Gold number 4 in Canoeing (along with a silver aswell).

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365103 03/08/2012 23:26 03/08/2012 23:26
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,783 In the coupe. magooagain Club Member 259
magooagain Club Member 259 Forum is my life Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,783 In the coupe.	Will the Flame structure last till the end of next week ? It seems to be looking a bit discoloured !

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365114 03/08/2012 23:51 03/08/2012 23:51
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dlongstaff Unregistered D	Everything is excellent and that's just a patina !

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365131 04/08/2012 01:52 04/08/2012 01:52
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,783 In the coupe. magooagain Club Member 259
magooagain Club Member 259 Forum is my life Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,783 In the coupe.	You would have thought that they would have a Brasso polisher at hand.

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365173 04/08/2012 11:11 04/08/2012 11:11
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Nello Unregistered N	As a Coventry lad I thought I'd pop along to see the GB girls last night at the Ricoh....... TBH it was just like watching the Sky Blues!! Stuff the medals - Zara Dampney in the Beach Volleyball was my highlight! Last edited by Nello; 04/08/2012 11:13.

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: ] #1365201 04/08/2012 14:42 04/08/2012 14:42
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,937 North wales pinin_prestatyn Forum veteran
pinin_prestatyn Forum veteran Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,937 North wales	Ten Golds taking us up to third in the tables! Amazing for such a small Island. Coopless!

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365215 04/08/2012 17:28 04/08/2012 17:28
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,563 Berlin barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio Forum Demigod Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,563 Berlin	It's all those private schools that do it, I hear... Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365224 04/08/2012 18:36 04/08/2012 18:36
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Big_Muzzie Unregistered B	Jess Ennis...............

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365225 04/08/2012 18:43 04/08/2012 18:43
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,595 angus, scotland jimbob13 I need some sleep
jimbob13 I need some sleep Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,595 angus, scotland	Royal Mails contribution to the Olympics so far... http://tamebay.com/2012/08/gold-pillar-boxes-celebrate-olympic-wins.html

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365232 04/08/2012 19:13 04/08/2012 19:13
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,563 Berlin barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio Forum Demigod Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,563 Berlin	I hear that RM is putting medal winners on stamps. I thought you had to be either dead or the queen (or possibly both) to have that honour. Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: ] #1365249 04/08/2012 22:12 04/08/2012 22:12
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dlongstaff Unregistered D	Originally Posted By: Big_Muzzie Jess Ennis............... She is fit! Gold

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365250 04/08/2012 22:14 04/08/2012 22:14
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dlongstaff Unregistered D	Go Mo!

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: ] #1365256 04/08/2012 22:40 04/08/2012 22:40
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proccy Unregistered P	It's great to see the GB team doing so well and can only be good for morale for the rest of us, at least short term. I know it's deeply unfashionable to profess to be proud to be English but i'm feeling very proud of that fact today and proud of the rest of the UK too. So shove that and smoke it

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365259 04/08/2012 22:54 04/08/2012 22:54
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dlongstaff Unregistered D	Mo. he's fit. Gold Last edited by dlongstaff; 04/08/2012 22:57. Reason: Tbh I nearly ran down there with a sandwich they are awfully thin!

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365262 04/08/2012 23:08 04/08/2012 23:08
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea G Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President
Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President Je suis un Coupé G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea	What a day, 6 golds! With Team GB through to the tennis finals in both singles and mixed doubles, to get at least another two medals there.

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365264 04/08/2012 23:15 04/08/2012 23:15
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dlongstaff Unregistered D	Yeah then penalties in football.

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365267 04/08/2012 23:25 04/08/2012 23:25
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea G Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President
Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President Je suis un Coupé G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea	Hahaha some things never change!!

Re: The Official Olympics 2012 thread [Re: stan] #1365268 04/08/2012 23:30 04/08/2012 23:30
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dlongstaff Unregistered D	Team GB

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