Southern_Man 0 #26 February 12, 2010 Quote Lady Gaga??? She grew up in a NYC borough... or was that sarcasm? What about Eddie "The eagle"? Is he Canadian? I believe Eddie the Eagle Edwards was British."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #27 February 12, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I always look forward to seeing who the final torch bearer will be. What I'm hearing now is it's between Wayne Gretzky and Lady GaGa . . . NickD Lady Gaga??? She grew up in a NYC borough... or was that sarcasm? What about Eddie "The eagle"? Is he Canadian? Wow! I had no idea that they knew anything about hockey in Alabama! LOL. Billy, that would be Ed Belfour and yes he is a Canuck Actually, Huntsville, AL, where I grew up, is home to the southern-most major college hockey team, the UAH Chargers. About 80% of their players come from the frozen north. They were NCAA Div I for a short time, but I think is now Div II. They've beaten a few NCAA powerhouses from up north. And Huntsville has a youth ice hockey league too! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #28 February 12, 2010 Quote Quote Lady Gaga??? She grew up in a NYC borough... or was that sarcasm? What about Eddie "The eagle"? Is he Canadian? I believe Eddie the Eagle Edwards was British. I think you may be right. I can barely remember a British reference...."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #29 February 12, 2010 My nephew is attending the opening ceremony.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #30 February 12, 2010 Oh, you mean the giant Polo/Ralph Lauren commercial? Sorry, that's another thread... Actually we won't be watching: we're going to see Ralphie May on stage tonight. Otherwise, I'd probably cast a glance in the direction of the Olympics for sure. Elvisio "despite the crappy RL uniforms" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #31 February 12, 2010 Don't the Olympics need more snow? Can't we get all this white crap out of the south and send it up there? I've got one inch of snow on the ground right now in central Alabama and its still snowing. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #32 February 12, 2010 That sounds like a lot of fun! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niki1 1 #33 February 12, 2010 reply] I like a little curling . . . You gotta be talkin' about 12 oz. curls. My favorite also but that's the Summer Games. I have never been a fan of the opening ceromonies until the Bejing Olympics. I'll be watching these but I don't see how they can top the Chinese. As far as which events I'll watch, the Alpine Skiing will get me fired up. I still remember Franz Klammer in the '76 games comming down the hill on the razors edge of disaster. If anyone ever wanted to know what "going for it" means, all they have to do is watch that film/vidio/DVD. And Short Track Speed Skating is fun to watch. Those guys race like NASCAR drivers. I would like to see the track a little longer and maybe in the shape "kidney". A long oval with the sides pushed in. It might give them more chances to pass. Anyway, watching people compete on that level is always a thrill. Looking at their eyes, you can tell who's trying to win and who's trying not to lose.Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #34 February 12, 2010 Quote I like a little curling . . . Not that I would know because I do not follow curling, but ... at the club level, curling is a drinking sport. They just sober up when they get into the serious competition. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallinbear 0 #35 February 12, 2010 What a sorry excuse for a Canuck......Not following Curling??! Unacceptable, Steve. I don't want to make all the decisions because if I screw up, then I can't blame it on you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #36 February 12, 2010 It's not my fault. I spent too much time with you gun loving Americans. BTW ... if the planets align, later this year I will own a M-14 clone. Bring on the Biathlon with their wimpy .22s PS: I will never forget the party at Josh's house when all you guys were running around shooting each other with pellet guns. Too funny I say, too funny. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #37 February 12, 2010 Quote Actually we won't be watching: we're going to see Ralphie May on stage tonight. Otherwise, I'd probably cast a glance in the direction of the Olympics for sure. we'll be setting up the DVDR for tonight as I'll be out celebrating another year gone by. How appropriate for the Olympics to celebrate my birthday with such a show! Thanks guys! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallinbear 0 #38 February 12, 2010 Happy Birthday! I don't want to make all the decisions because if I screw up, then I can't blame it on you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #39 February 12, 2010 Quote Happy Birthday! Whoo Hoo! Thanks Mike! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILUVCHUTERS 1 #40 February 12, 2010 We're not entirely sure yet. I've polled some friends on another message board for some rules. Some of the suggestions are: Everytime you see a pair of the red mittens on T.V - drink a shot; Everytime you see something about Visa, McDonalds, or Coke, take a shot; Knock back a shot of Jager every time a former Olympian with zero broadcasing experience stumbles their way through a commentary. Two for every time they say, "The Canadians really worked hard for this, Brian." I think it'll be a lot of fun :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #41 February 12, 2010 QuoteWe're not entirely sure yet. I've polled some friends on another message board for some rules. Some of the suggestions are: Everytime you see a pair of the red mittens on T.V - drink a shot; Everytime you see something about Visa, McDonalds, or Coke, take a shot; Knock back a shot of Jager every time a former Olympian with zero broadcasing experience stumbles their way through a commentary. Two for every time they say, "The Canadians really worked hard for this, Brian." I think it'll be a lot of fun :) You would die of alcohol poisoning very quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILUVCHUTERS 1 #42 February 12, 2010 I think we'll be alright Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AviationTD 0 #43 February 13, 2010 Quote I like a little curling . . . +2 This is probably the most boring sport in the winter Olympics, and yet, I find them very fascinating! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #44 February 13, 2010 Most definitely!! Never miss it..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #45 February 13, 2010 I'll be watching. Not sure if I'll see the whole thing though since I have to be up at 6am tomorrow for work.I'm going to watch as much of the figure skating as possible. I was a competitive skater for about 8 years and still greatly enjoy watching it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #46 February 13, 2010 Well, I'm sorta watching. The opening ceremony is on tv while I'm grading exams. I'll probably try to actually watch the ice skating events, but since I'm teaching 6 classes, it will be multi-tasking most of the time. There's always something to grade! "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTWilliams 0 #47 February 13, 2010 Definately, working in a ski shop in Park City UT I have a lot of interaction with the skiing athletes so I gotta cheer them on. If ya'll could send good vibes to my friend Heather McPhie who will be competing in moguls tomorrow and because of an awsome year she is currently ranked #2 in the world and has an excellent chance of medaling Yeehaw. ~kyle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #48 February 13, 2010 Quote Me, me, me, me, me! I LOVE the Olympics and am looking forward to seeing the opening ceremony tonight. I like the Summer Olympics better, but I'll still spend hours watching the competitions and the touchy-feely stories. Are you going to watch? What sports are your favorites? Me. And I LOVE it so far. Quite cool. I'm rooting for the little teams!!! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #49 February 13, 2010 LOVING Sarah right now ... she iis AMAZING ...'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #50 February 13, 2010 Me! This is amazing. I was impressed enough with the northern lights display but then the orcas and the salmon showed up....incredible. I love the olympics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
