Glasgow 2014 Commonwealty Games

by Irn Bru Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:30 pm

Starts on Wednesday with a feast of sports for people who enjoy a wide variety.

You can explore what is taking place here...

http://www.glasgow2014.com/

According to the last medal table Australia will rinse the rest of the other countries taking place and be so far out of sight they can't be touched. Some of the most intense battles will be in the swimming pool. It's a smaller arena so the atmosphere is so much better.

Last medal table - 2010

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/commonwealth_games/delhi_2010/medals_table/default.stm

by gerber Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:21 pm

Afternonn Sir..

bet you are wearing your Budgie smugglers to clean out your pond just in case you name gets to the top of the reserve list for Doggy Paddle dash

::D:: ::D:: ::D::

by Guest Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:55 pm

gerber wrote:Afternonn Sir..

bet you are wearing your Budgie smugglers to clean out your pond just in case you name gets to the top of the reserve list for Doggy Paddle dash

::D:: ::D:: ::D::

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealty Games Giggle44

I love you Gorgeous Gerber

xxx

by Irn Bru Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:31 pm

gerber wrote:Afternonn Sir..

bet you are wearing your Budgie smugglers to clean out your pond just in case you name gets to the top of the reserve list for Doggy Paddle dash

::D:: ::D:: ::D::

Good evening, Gerber.

Actually, my speciality event is the three legged race but my running partner has a sore ankle and can't compete - the rope hurt and chaffed.
I'm prepared to give you a run out to see if we can reach the gold medal standard for that event.
The medal award would of course have to go to Scotland but I would thank you for your contribution in my victory speech.
You up for it my bonnie lass?

Smile

by veya_victaous Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:57 pm

well if the UK has to play as each separate country and not cheat like it does at the Olympics of course it doesn't stand a chance against us Aussies

pirat

by Irn Bru Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:50 am

veya_victaous wrote:well if the UK has to play as each separate country and not cheat like it does at the Olympics of course it doesn't stand a chance against us Aussies

Will you be getting coverage of the games over there Veya?

Glasgow is awash with visitors from many parts of the world and there are many events all over the city from bandstands and the like.
They've done a great job but many have lost their family homes and small business premises to make way for all the building works that had to be done to make this all possible.

by veya_victaous Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:15 am

Yes we will But I think it is at night... we will get highlights either way

Must admit Commonwealth games have become less and less of a view draw card over the years. geek

by Irn Bru Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:15 pm

Did any of you watch the opening ceremony last night?

Fantastic and it went off without a hitch. Even Rod Stewart was brought in but he really just shouts now.

Susan Boyle did a smashing rendition of Mull of Kintyre backed by the pipes and drums.

I think everyone played a blinder.

by Guest Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:24 pm

Irn Bru wrote:Did any of you watch the opening ceremony last night?

Fantastic and it went off without a hitch. Even Rod Stewart was brought in but he really just shouts now.

Susan Boyle did a smashing rendition of Mull of Kintyre backed by the pipes and drums.

I think everyone played a blinder.

We watched it, it was lovely, had it on this evening, lad cried when they player Flower of Scotland, noticed OH's eyes had a bit of a glisten!

by Irn Bru Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:30 pm

4 golds today for Scotland but England lead the table so far with Australia second.

I'm off to watch some of the highlights for the other one's that I missed but I'll probably be back later.

by scrat Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:03 pm

Irn Bru wrote:Starts on Wednesday with a feast of sports for people who enjoy a wide variety.

You can explore what is taking place here...

http://www.glasgow2014.com/

According to the last medal table Australia will rinse the rest of the other countries taking place and be so far out of sight they can't be touched. Some of the most intense battles will be in the swimming pool. It's a smaller arena so the atmosphere is so much better.

Last medal table - 2010

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/commonwealth_games/delhi_2010/medals_table/default.stm

Hi Irn, I'm buzzing with this, the host nation have presented an excellent commonwealth games, the best ever, the atmosphere and the friendliness of Weegies is a credit to the people of Scotland.

It is also heart warming to see our Queen and witness the warmth and respect she deserves.

Queen was 'delighted' by tricky puzzle posed by Commonwealth Games baton

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh had no trouble solving the puzzle of opening the Commonwealth Games baton which foiled Prince Imran of Malaysia and Sir Chris Hoy.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/10988186/Queen-was-delighted-by-tricky-puzzle-posed-by-Commonwealth-Games-baton.html

by Guest Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:10 pm

Oh Scrat, they obviously had told her, they wanted her to look good lol

by scrat Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:19 pm

Sassy wrote:Oh Scrat, they obviously had told her, they wanted her to look good lol

The Queen is an incredibly important aspect of British life, she does look good it is such a pity that a few people do not understand the importance of a constitutional monarchy, she has been nothing but the greatest of servants to the British people, she has conducted herself with elegance, dignity and respect, I loves our Queen and so should you.

by Guest Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:31 pm

Well it's one of the things we disagree on I'm afraid Scrat lol. I don't see why one family should be made into something special and just because of who they were born to. I hold all men and women equal, I wouldn't curtsey to the Queen and I wouldn't expect her to curtsey to me.

by scrat Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:34 pm

Sassy wrote:Well it's one of the things we disagree on I'm afraid Scrat lol. I don't see why one family should be made into something special and just because of who they were born to. I hold all men and women equal, I wouldn't curtsey to the Queen and I wouldn't expect her to curtsey to me.

I was trying to imagine the Queen curtsying to you,,,,and then gave up!

by Guest Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:15 am

LOL, we'd both probably fall flat on our faces. When my Dad got the OBE he was allowed to take two people, he took my Mum and my Nan, cos he know I'd never curtsey.

by Irn Bru Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:03 am

scrat wrote:
Sassy wrote:Oh Scrat, they obviously had told her, they wanted her to look good lol
The Queen is an incredibly important aspect of British life, she does look good it is such a pity that a few people do not understand the importance of a constitutional monarchy, she has been nothing but the greatest of servants to the British people, she has conducted herself with elegance, dignity and respect, I loves our Queen and so should you.

She got a tremendous welcome at Celtic Park Scrat. The audience did her proud and they played God Save the Queen. She was bang on form as well and looked in fine fettle.

by harvesmom Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:06 am

I love the Queen, and I think she has a great sense of humour. That opening ceremony of the Olympic games was fantastic!

by Cass Fri Jul 25, 2014 2:42 am

harvesmom wrote:I love the Queen, and I think she has a great sense of humour. That opening ceremony of the Olympic games was fantastic!

"good evening Mr. Bond".....classic I just watched it again.

sadly we aren't getting any coverage of the games....will have to go online.

by Guest Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:03 am

Cass wrote:
harvesmom wrote:I love the Queen, and I think she has a great sense of humour. That opening ceremony of the Olympic games was fantastic!

"good evening Mr. Bond".....classic I just watched it again.

sadly we aren't getting any coverage of the games....will have to go online.

Been absolutely great so far. My OH being a Scot is loving it, especially when a Scot wins and they play 'Flower of Scotland' as the anthem.

by Cass Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:38 pm

Sassy wrote:
Cass wrote:

"good evening Mr. Bond".....classic I just watched it again.

sadly we aren't getting any coverage of the games....will have to go online.

Been absolutely great so far. My OH being a Scot is loving it, especially when a Scot wins and they play 'Flower of Scotland' as the anthem.

in that case I had better watch it alone....

its already on their ringtones......

by gerber Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:56 pm

Irn Bru wrote:
gerber wrote:Afternonn Sir..

bet you are wearing your Budgie smugglers to clean out your pond just in case you name gets to the top of the reserve list for Doggy Paddle dash

::D:: ::D:: ::D::

Good evening, Gerber.

Actually, my speciality event is the three legged race but my running partner has a sore ankle and can't compete - the rope hurt and chaffed.
I'm prepared to give you a run out to see if we can reach the gold medal standard for that event.
The medal award would of course have to go to Scotland but I would thank you for your contribution in my victory speech.
You up for it my bonnie lass?

Hat heels and teddy at the ready

by Cass Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:04 pm

gerber wrote:
Irn Bru wrote:
Good evening, Gerber.

Actually, my speciality event is the three legged race but my running partner has a sore ankle and can't compete - the rope hurt and chaffed.
I'm prepared to give you a run out to see if we can reach the gold medal standard for that event.
The medal award would of course have to go to Scotland but I would thank you for your contribution in my victory speech.
You up for it my bonnie lass?

Hat heels and teddy at the ready

you forgot your pearls.....standards woman!

by gerber Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:08 pm

Cass wrote:
gerber wrote:

Hat heels and teddy at the ready

you forgot your pearls.....standards woman!

Is etiquette one strand or two ? without without dangly earings

by Cass Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:21 pm

one if during day and studs only during sporting activities

by gerber Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:25 pm

Cass wrote:one if during day and studs only during sporting activities

Got the first bit ta muchly, but the second...... studs ? on my heels Irn's legs will be in tatters

by moll Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:31 pm

Irn Bru wrote:Did any of you watch the opening ceremony last night?

Fantastic and it went off without a hitch. Even Rod Stewart was brought in but he really just shouts now.

Susan Boyle did a smashing rendition of Mull of Kintyre backed by the pipes and drums.

I think everyone played a blinder.

OMG, I saw it, I started off like this Embarassed

then realised it was a bit of a p take. Watching it and reading twitter comments was hilarious, the best comment for me was "I feel like I am watching a panto at Glasgow Pavillion" very funny ::smthg:: So glad they did not wheel out the krankies Shocked

But hey it proves we scots are able to laugh at ourselves and tunnocks will be laughing all the way to the bank ::D::

by scrat Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:08 pm

UK view: England gives Commonwealth Games opening ceremony the thumbs up!

ENGLAND has put neighbourly hostilities aside and given Scotland’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony an almost universal nod of approval.

Opening ceremonies at large-scale sporting events are almost universally pilloried for their theatrics and cliche-filled set pieces, but England’s media were more glowing in their praise of Glasgow’s effort this morning than they were for their own Olympics two years ago.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/commonwealth-games/uk-view-england-gives-commonwealth-games-opening-ceremony-the-thumbs-up/story-fnntmmqt-1227000188215

Britain at its best.

by moll Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:22 pm

scrat wrote:UK view: England gives Commonwealth Games opening ceremony the thumbs up!

ENGLAND has put neighbourly hostilities aside and given Scotland’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony an almost universal nod of approval.

Opening ceremonies at large-scale sporting events are almost universally pilloried for their theatrics and cliche-filled set pieces, but England’s media were more glowing in their praise of Glasgow’s effort this morning than they were for their own Olympics two years ago.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/commonwealth-games/uk-view-england-gives-commonwealth-games-opening-ceremony-the-thumbs-up/story-fnntmmqt-1227000188215

Britain at its best.

Have you read the daily mail comments? Shocked

I think the media have been very kind and rightly so, hopefully future opening ceremonies will be less uptight. I was not interested in it but sooooo glad I watched it, it was lighthearted and fun. Even the struggle to open the baton got a smile from the queen but in any other ceremony it would have been a catastrophe.

by scrat Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:36 pm

moll wrote:
scrat wrote:UK view: England gives Commonwealth Games opening ceremony the thumbs up!

ENGLAND has put neighbourly hostilities aside and given Scotland’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony an almost universal nod of approval.

Opening ceremonies at large-scale sporting events are almost universally pilloried for their theatrics and cliche-filled set pieces, but England’s media were more glowing in their praise of Glasgow’s effort this morning than they were for their own Olympics two years ago.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/commonwealth-games/uk-view-england-gives-commonwealth-games-opening-ceremony-the-thumbs-up/story-fnntmmqt-1227000188215

Britain at its best.

Have you read the daily mail comments?

I think the media have been very kind and rightly so, hopefully future opening ceremonies will be less uptight. I was not interested in it but sooooo glad I watched it, it was lighthearted and fun. Even the struggle to open the baton got a smile from the queen but in any other ceremony it would have been a catastrophe.

I would not read the dailyfuckwit without a priest present, those fuckers scare the bejesus out of me.

Scotland has done itself proud, with these games.

An excellent display of life, vitality and the human spirit. It is events such as these that promote the best of mankind, I become quite teary with pride.

by moll Sat Jul 26, 2014 12:00 am

scrat wrote:
moll wrote:

Have you read the daily mail comments?

I think the media have been very kind and rightly so, hopefully future opening ceremonies will be less uptight. I was not interested in it but sooooo glad I watched it, it was lighthearted and fun. Even the struggle to open the baton got a smile from the queen but in any other ceremony it would have been a catastrophe.
I would not read the dailyfuckwit without a priest present, those fuckers scare the bejesus out of me.

Scotland has done itself proud, with these games.

An excellent display of life, vitality and the human spirit. It is events such as these that promote the best of mankind, I become quite teary with pride.

Watching Karen Dunbar at the beginning should have been a clue for me but I thought it was going to be the usual pompous rubbish and just thought wtf but yeah by the end I was teary not sure if it was pride or tears of laughter, I wish I had bought tickets!

Good call on the mail pale

by Irn Bru Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:40 pm

Latest medal table. England are just ahead of Australia and Scotland are doing really well.

Lots of medals still to won.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/medals/countries/canada

by gerber Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:10 am

have been following the games especially the superb gymnastics.

However I do have question

During the medal ceremonies why are the trays with holes in and filled with only two items processioned into the hall individually ?

by Guest Sat Aug 02, 2014 8:56 pm

GOLD for Tom Daley! I love you

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by scrat Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:19 am

veya_victaous wrote:well if the UK has to play as each separate country and not cheat like it does at the Olympics of course it doesn't stand a chance against us Aussies

Really chap, in your own parlance,,,I reckons you've got a few roos loose in the top paddock!

England win commonwealth games!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/medals/countries

Altogether now,,,,

Looks like you Aussie Sheila's have been banged like a dunny door on a prawn trawler,,,,yeah,,,that'd be right!

by Guest Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:15 am

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealty Games Daley-getty_2994809c

Tom Daley celebrates winning the 10m platform final at the Commonwealth Games (GETTY IMAGES)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/11008510/Tom-Daley-seals-Commonwealth-Games-gold-with-diving-masterclass-in-Glasgow.html

Absolutely brilliant ::cheerlead::

by Lone Wolf Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:48 pm

scrat wrote:
veya_victaous wrote:
well if the UK has to play as each separate country and not cheat like it does at the Olympics of course it doesn't stand a chance against us Aussies

Really chap, in your own parlance,,,I reckons you've got a few roos loose in the top paddock!

England win commonwealth games!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/medals/countries

::=|Q::

OK, Sport...

How's your maths ?

DIVIDE the British Tally by your population of 66 million..

And the Aussie Tally by our population of 23 million..

AND THEN tell us again how good it looks for England ? Razz

by Irn Bru Sun Aug 03, 2014 1:25 pm

Well done Charlie Flynn. The mailman delivers.

The Gold Medal interview - classic. (Subtitles may be required Laughing

)

by scrat Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:11 pm

Lone Wolf wrote:
scrat wrote:
Really chap, in your own parlance,,,I reckons you've got a few roos loose in the top paddock!

England win commonwealth games!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/medals/countries

::=|Q::

OK, Sport...

How's your maths ?

DIVIDE the British Tally by your population of 66 million..

And the Aussie Tally by our population of 23 million..

AND THEN tell us again how good it looks for England ?

Hiya LW, winning these commonwealth games looks pretty good to me.

And being English and British I can see that the British Isles are the winners, nearly 300 medals, wow!!!.

Scotland has provided the best commonwealth games ever, the professionalism, atmosphere and friendliness of these games will live long in the memory, if it does not take any credit away from the Scots I would like to think that the London labour Olympics were a positive platform for British sport and pushed the athletes of these islands to excel, and we did.

The fact that Veya was so dismissive of the home nations makes this ribbing even more pleasurable.

Well done England on winning these games, however the greater winner has been Scotland and sport.

by veya_victaous Mon Aug 04, 2014 12:28 am

scrat wrote:
veya_victaous wrote:well if the UK has to play as each separate country and not cheat like it does at the Olympics of course it doesn't stand a chance against us Aussies

Really chap, in your own parlance,,,I reckons you've got a few roos loose in the top paddock!

England win commonwealth games!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/medals/countries

Altogether now,,,,

Looks like you Aussie Sheila's have been banged like a dunny door on a prawn trawler,,,,yeah,,,that'd be right!

the returning Athletes shall be feed to crocodiles fro this most epic failure
LOSING TO ENGLAND Evil or Very Mad

Although Glasgow is cheating
It colder in summer there than Sydney in Winter.

we never do good at the Winter Olympics either :ashmmmas:

by veya_victaous Mon Aug 04, 2014 12:30 am

Lone Wolf wrote:
scrat wrote:
veya_victaous wrote:
well if the UK has to play as each separate country and not cheat like it does at the Olympics of course it doesn't stand a chance against us Aussies

Really chap, in your own parlance,,,I reckons you've got a few roos loose in the top paddock!

England win commonwealth games!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/medals/countries

::=|Q::

OK, Sport...

How's your maths ?

DIVIDE the British Tally by your population of 66 million..

And the Aussie Tally by our population of 23 million..

AND THEN tell us again how good it looks for England ?

Credit where Credit is Due
the fact we have a third their population has never stopped us kicking their ass before Rolling Eyes

by Lone Wolf Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:57 am

RE: The Winter Olympics and Winter sports...

Tora Bright is still an Aussie, though based over there in Yankee_Land (probably still around Salt Lake City, Utah, her being a Mormon and all ?)..

There have been a couple of Gold medalist skiers in the near past;
AND then there's Stephen Bradbury. bounce

by Guest Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:10 pm

veya_victaous wrote:
scrat wrote:
Really chap, in your own parlance,,,I reckons you've got a few roos loose in the top paddock!

England win commonwealth games!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/medals/countries

Altogether now,,,,

Looks like you Aussie Sheila's have been banged like a dunny door on a prawn trawler,,,,yeah,,,that'd be right!

the returning Athletes shall be feed to crocodiles fro this most epic failure
LOSING TO ENGLAND

WOW, you guys take your sport seriously down there Veya Glasgow 2014 Commonwealty Games Tongue10

by scrat Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:58 pm

feelthelove wrote:
veya_victaous wrote:

the returning Athletes shall be feed to crocodiles fro this most epic failure
LOSING TO ENGLAND

WOW, you guys take your sport seriously down there Veya

They've fuck all else to do but guard sheep!

by Guest Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:56 pm

scrat wrote:
feelthelove wrote:

WOW, you guys take your sport seriously down there Veya
They've fuck all else to do but guard sheep!

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealty Games Naught19

You're going to be in trouble now Scrat!!! I suppose you could have said worse Glasgow 2014 Commonwealty Games Sheep_10

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealty Games Kangaroo_boxing_lg_wht

Best hide, I sense Veya might be waiting for you :

:

x

by veya_victaous Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:35 pm

scrat wrote:
feelthelove wrote:
veya_victaous wrote:

the returning Athletes shall be feed to crocodiles fro this most epic failure
LOSING TO ENGLAND

WOW, you guys take your sport seriously down there Veya
They've fuck all else to do but guard sheep!

Yes nothing to do but Guard sheep and beat Englishmen at Sport so WE ARE ALL Hugely Disappointed Wink

@FTL
yes we are.... and even More so when it is England Twisted Evil

by scrat Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:42 pm

veya_victaous wrote:
scrat wrote:
They've fuck all else to do but guard sheep!

Yes nothing to do but Guard sheep and beat Englishmen at Sport so WE ARE ALL Hugely Disappointed

@FTL
yes we are.... and even More so when it is England

Everyone wants to try and beat the English, you'll just have to join the queue!

by veya_victaous Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:35 am

scrat wrote:
veya_victaous wrote:
scrat wrote:
They've fuck all else to do but guard sheep!

Yes nothing to do but Guard sheep and beat Englishmen at Sport so WE ARE ALL Hugely Disappointed

@FTL
yes we are.... and even More so when it is England
Everyone wants to try and beat the English, you'll just have to join the queue!

pfft :aspffftas:
The Crocs were Starving until the London Games....
No one Even Believed Losing to England Was possible ::%::

by Irn Bru Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:25 am

scrat wrote:
Lone Wolf wrote:
scrat wrote:
Really chap, in your own parlance,,,I reckons you've got a few roos loose in the top paddock!

England win commonwealth games!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/medals/countries

::=|Q::

OK, Sport...

How's your maths ?

DIVIDE the British Tally by your population of 66 million..

And the Aussie Tally by our population of 23 million..

AND THEN tell us again how good it looks for England ?
Hiya LW, winning these commonwealth games looks pretty good to me.

And being English and British I can see that the British Isles are the winners, nearly 300 medals, wow!!!.

Scotland has provided the best commonwealth games ever, the professionalism, atmosphere and friendliness of these games will live long in the memory, if it does not take any credit away from the Scots I would like to think that the London labour Olympics were a positive platform for British sport and pushed the athletes of these islands to excel, and we did.

The fact that Veya was so dismissive of the home nations makes this ribbing even more pleasurable.

Well done England on winning these games, however the greater winner has been Scotland and sport.

It has to be that. It has to be the Labour's London Olympics that explains why athletes from the home nations have returned a record haul of medals this time.
Australia usually always wins these games and by a substantial margin as well but not this time.
Anyway, it's next stop Australia in 2018.

cheers

by Irn Bru Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:30 am

The closing ceremony wasn't bad but the real star of those performing was Australian singer Jessica Mauboy. She outshone the lot of them including Kylie who looked second class compared to her.

A good night was had by all though.

Haste ye back

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