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The Olympic Games Rio-2016 Thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Jul 30, 2016.

  1. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Dammit, that reads as very nice indeed. ;)
     
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  2. fatletiss

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    Oh no! If I picked up a beer with "strawberries and vanilla " as a part of the description, I'd put it down again, no matter how subtle. Not my cup of tea that ....

    Thanks for the review though.
     
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  3. Saint Helen

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    C'mon Andy! 4-1 in the 1st set (of 5).
     
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  4. TheSecondStain

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    Come back to the Track Cycling mate. It's ace, if not literally. ;)
     
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  5. ChilcoSaint

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    I know, I'm flicking between the two.
     
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  6. Saint Helen

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    Andy's going to try and run del Potro ragged tonight as he had a long match against Nadal yesterday. dP already looking a bit knackered...
     
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  7. TheSecondStain

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    Actually, just remembered I could watch both at the same time on the same screen. <doh>

    Nah, I'm not sharing the track cycling with anything. ;)
     
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  8. TheSecondStain

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    Giles Scott gives a great interview in the Finn class sailing and Claire Balding was definitely near to a tear. Serial blubber that girl. Quite endearing actually. Just demonstrates her pride.
     
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  9. ChilcoSaint

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    Kenny does it!
     
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  10. TheSecondStain

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    Kenny gets it.
     
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    I really like Claire Balding but she gets crucified in any "Have your say" articles on the BBC website. Don't know whether it's sexism or what but I'd rather watch/listen to her than Inverdale.
     
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    Claire Balding is an excellent studio anchor....she is knowledgeable enough not to look like a bimbo, but she is not afraid to ask questions to help the viewer. She has the respect of the sports people as well. She doesn't irritate me in any way and that's an achievement. :)
     
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    She is excellent. I have always liked her on TV and on the radio too. I then found out about 6-9 months back that she is a Saint, so now I know she is excellent :)
     
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  14. Le Tissier's Laces

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    She's a big rambler so TSS should be on side :)

    I saw her do a reading from her book - came across as a lovely lady.
     
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  15. Saint Helen

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    I didn't know that! I like her even more now :emoticon-0137-clapp
     
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  16. fatletiss

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    I think she is something like Trustee/President (??) of the Saints Foundation.
     
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  17. fatletiss

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    <laugh><laugh><laugh>

    Jason Kenny is glad there is a day off tomorrow as he is "down on his Arse"

    Brilliant.
     
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  18. ChilcoSaint

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    Hampshire lass, born in Kingsclere I believe. Her dad trained Mill Reef.
     
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    Oh! Actually, I did know that - isn't Iwan Thomas involved as well?
     
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  20. fatletiss

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    He certainly has done stuff for the Foundation, but I couldn't tell you if he is still involved in an official capacity.
     
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