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Torch relay

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by islandtiger, Jun 18, 2012.

  1. islandtiger

    islandtiger Member

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    Nothing to do with football but have been watching the torch relay thru Hull

    Wonderful to see so many people out watching,cheering and applauding as it passes
     
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    islandtiger, Jun 18, 2012
  2. Grumpyoldtiger

    Grumpyoldtiger Well-Known Member

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    So have I...great view from outside the Admiral and my pint was still on the table when we went back...quite a special moment for the East Riding!
     
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    Grumpyoldtiger, Jun 18, 2012
  3. MikeHull

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    Not something I'm interested in.
     
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    MikeHull, Jun 18, 2012
  4. Murdoc

    Murdoc Well-Known Member

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    I may have seen you earlier Grumpy! I was at Admiral earlier too.
     
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    Murdoc, Jun 18, 2012
  5. The FRENCH TICKLER

    The FRENCH TICKLER Well-Known Member

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    Alot of fuss over a flame on a stick. <cracker>
     
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    The FRENCH TICKLER, Jun 19, 2012
  6. andy payton's mullet

    andy payton's mullet Well-Known Member

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    I saw it on the local news last night. I see that Karen Briggs is still a looker
     
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    andy payton's mullet, Jun 19, 2012

  7. St-Louis Tiger

    St-Louis Tiger Active Member

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    I went and watched it in Beverley, went especially to support mr nicholson. It was a great day out and something i may never see again in my lifetime (I'm only 22!).
     
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    St-Louis Tiger, Jun 19, 2012
  8. Tuckin

    Tuckin Well-Known Member

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    I just don't get it - what's the point?

    I like watching sport, not someone jogging along holding something that is not exactly unique or historic (there are 8,000 torches for this Games alone).

    Bah humbug. I'll wait until the real sport starts.
     
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    Tuckin, Jun 19, 2012
  9. MOORABBIN

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    What to make of two sticks creating a flame. F magic
     
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    MOORABBIN, Jun 19, 2012
  10. MOORABBIN

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    <magic> I
     
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    MOORABBIN, Jun 19, 2012
  11. kirkellatiger

    kirkellatiger Well-Known Member

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    It was great to see Mr Nicholson with the torch. Very deserving!
     
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    kirkellatiger, Jun 19, 2012
  12. TigerMarv

    TigerMarv Well-Known Member

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    Im with you on this one

    The more people turn out see it the more I cant believe they dont have something better to do
     
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    TigerMarv, Jun 19, 2012
  13. Hull City Wok Tiger

    Hull City Wok Tiger Active Member

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    I think the torch is a positive thing, not really bothered about it myself though. Was reading that it was a Nazi invention for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, along with the Autobahns goes to prove that some good things come from evil sources.
     
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    Hull City Wok Tiger, Jun 19, 2012
  14. Tuckin

    Tuckin Well-Known Member

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    Like James Milner? ;-)
     
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    Tuckin, Jun 19, 2012
  15. Hull City Wok Tiger

    Hull City Wok Tiger Active Member

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    Haha nice one mate, made me chuckle that!
     
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    Hull City Wok Tiger, Jun 19, 2012
  16. mauled1904

    mauled1904 Well-Known Member

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    What the torch or your beer was still there hahaha
     
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    mauled1904, Jun 19, 2012
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    <laugh>
     
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    HHH, Jun 19, 2012
  18. WhittlingStick

    WhittlingStick Well-Known Member

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    gotta say , i was
    surprised at the interest , surprised at the turnout and surprised at the excitement people who watched reported about.
    Fair enough i suppose , but had it been the same torch that opened the first modern Olympics 120 odd years ago then , yeah it would be a special , one off occasion for the region
    as mentioned , there 8,000 replica torches of not even the original the flame transfer also seems fake.

    Will say this of the footage ive seen , i am pleased for those runners that took part
     
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    WhittlingStick, Jun 19, 2012

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