Commonwealth Games

FatBoy · **July 27, 2014, 13:20:02**

Is anybody actually watching this? Apparently some people from somewhere are doing something in Glasgow.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #1: July 27, 2014, 13:22:12**

A bit hard not to with Sue in the house.

Swimming (Sue used to be a State swimmer many moons ago) and women's gymnastics (Daughter Megan was a National level gymnast).
Australia is doing well.

FatBoy · **Reply #2: July 27, 2014, 13:24:21**

So, does anybody other than some Australians really care that we are beating the English at some sport only Australia and England play?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #3: July 27, 2014, 13:25:32**

Quote from: FatBoy on July 27, 2014, 13:24:21

So, does anybody other than some Australians really care that we are beating the English at some sport only Australia and England play?

It's the whole Commonwealth, Jamie.

I care.

Just Rick · **Reply #4: July 27, 2014, 13:33:15**

Yes the commonwealth games have been been very low key this time media wise,I've been watching as much as I can,the swimmers have just blitz's the rest of them

Phil №❶ · **Reply #5: July 27, 2014, 13:36:00**

Considering we're only 21 Meg people, we're doing ok. Won the Men's marathon and Bronze in the Women's. Swimming bores me, 1 day would be enough.

FatBoy · **Reply #6: July 27, 2014, 13:37:20**

Quote from: Just Rick on July 27, 2014, 13:33:15

Yes the commonwealth games have been been very low key this time media wise,I've been watching as much as I can,the swimmers have just blitz's the rest of them

That's because the USA and China aren't part of the Commonwealth. It's like Australia winning the World Cup of Australian Rules!!

bumpkin · **Reply #7: July 27, 2014, 22:40:57**

Scotland are doing well in the medals, swimming, cycling and judo being key for us so far, in judo we have won 13 out of a possible 14 medals

The Gonz · **Reply #8: July 27, 2014, 22:48:27**

Mrs G watches (former competitor and swim teacher) so I catch some interesting detail. I don't mind seeing Australia better the English anytime.

bumpkin · **Reply #9: July 27, 2014, 22:50:52**

Quote from: The Gonz on July 27, 2014, 22:48:27

Mrs G watches (former competitor and swim teacher) so I catch some interesting detail. I don't mind seeing Australia better the English anytime.

This is where it is a bit odd for us Scots, normally I would say much the same, but when it comes to these sports we invariably support the competitors wholly as part of Team GB, we have to keep reminding ourselves to not support them in English guise

Lakes · **Reply #10: July 27, 2014, 22:52:19**

I've watched it, a few times.
What is the population of Scotland bumpkin? i think Australia has about 20.? million
when i was in Texas they told me the population of that state was 20 million, & it's about exact size of the state of NSW.
how much longer does the games go for?

The Gonz · **Reply #11: July 27, 2014, 22:54:49**

UK, GB, Commonwealth...that's overkill. Commonwealth will do sufficiently for a nation's identity and heritage.

bumpkin · **Reply #12: July 27, 2014, 23:01:58**

Quote from: Lakes on July 27, 2014, 22:52:19

I've watched it, a few times.
What is the population of Scotland bumpkin? i think Australia has about 20.? million
when i was in Texas they told me the population of that state was 20 million, & it's about exact size of the state of NSW.
how much longer does the games go for?

We have slightly under 5.5 million.

Think the games are two weeks in total?

bumpkin · **Reply #13: July 27, 2014, 23:04:23**

Current medal table

Glasgow 2014 - Medals

The Gonz · **Reply #14: July 27, 2014, 23:05:46**

Dazzler · **Reply #15: July 28, 2014, 07:16:11**

What he did ..

Irene · **Reply #16: July 28, 2014, 08:05:19**

I must admit that I feel all 'Games(ed)' up.

We had the Olympics, which were fantastic. Plus all of the other forms of the Olympics.
Then the World Cup - which doesn't interest me in the slightest.
I usually enjoy the 6 Nations Rugby (even though I don't understand it!

).
Cricket bores me to tears - sorry chaps.
I love the F1 season.

... and now the Commonwealth Games.

It's an over-kill.

Sorry Scotland, nothing personal intended.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #17: July 28, 2014, 08:25:09**

Fancy a game of Twister

Irene · **Reply #18: July 28, 2014, 09:01:49**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 28, 2014, 08:25:09

Fancy a game of Twister

What is Twister?

Phil №❶ · **Reply #19: July 28, 2014, 09:07:14**

Quote from: Irene on July 28, 2014, 09:01:49

Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 28, 2014, 08:25:09
Fancy a game of Twister

What is Twister?

Twister - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia(game)

bumpkin · **Reply #20: July 28, 2014, 09:16:10**

Quote from: Irene on July 28, 2014, 08:05:19

Sorry Scotland, nothing personal intended.

No problem, have a drink on us

If it doesn't have four wheels and an engine it leaves me a bit cold too, however I have to admit that unlike our football, our general sporting prowess for such a small nation is quite impressive

Irene · **Reply #21: July 28, 2014, 10:17:38**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 28, 2014, 09:07:14

Quote from: Irene on July 28, 2014, 09:01:49
Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 28, 2014, 08:25:09
Fancy a game of Twister
What is Twister?
Twister - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia(game)

Ouch, looks like it could be painful!

Lakes · **Reply #22: July 28, 2014, 10:36:37**

An Aussie beat the Kenyan's in the Marathon wow .

The Gonz · **Reply #23: July 28, 2014, 10:40:09**

Apparently the swingers' version is called Naked Twister.

Surferdude · **Reply #24: July 28, 2014, 12:15:53**

Quote from: Lakes on July 28, 2014, 10:36:37

An Aussie beat the Kenyan's in the Marathon wow .

QUEENSLANDER!!!!!!!

Phil №❶ · **Reply #25: July 28, 2014, 12:16:45**

Have you chaps just found out

Surferdude · **Reply #26: July 28, 2014, 12:18:02**

Quote from: Phil №❶ on July 28, 2014, 12:16:45

Have you chaps just found out

No. But John just brought it up.

Lakes · **Reply #27: July 28, 2014, 23:52:09**

Well good on him Trev, the Kenyan's would normally dominate that event.
but you will never see them swimming, do you know why?

Hey Philthy Phil

why didn't you post it up so i know?

FatBoy · **Reply #28: July 29, 2014, 00:29:55**

One of the reasons I think that the Commonwealth Games has lost its appeal is that the good athletes don't compete.

For example, the fastest man in the world is from the Commonwealth, yet isn't running at the games. Not worth his while training for this non-event.

Surferdude · **Reply #29: July 29, 2014, 03:23:31**

Quote from: Lakes on July 28, 2014, 23:52:09

Well good on him Trev, the Kenyan's would normally dominate that event.
but you will never see them swimming, do you know why?

There's a whole heap of non-pc answers to that, but I might just leave it alone.