Favourite sport
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
Stockcar racing. All ball sports are for sissies. Think about it. Ball sports: 1) Nothing travels faster than maybe 110mph (a pitched or hit baseball). 2) Most of the ball sports require that grown men touch each other. 3) The clothes are worn because they're pretty (except maybe for rugby players). Stockcar Racing: 1) If you can't go 200mph, you can't compete. 2) Nobody touches anyone else unless it's to drag them out of a wrecked stockcar. 3) The clothes a stockcar driver wears are to protect him from being burned alive. I rest my case. "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
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Stockcar racing. All ball sports are for sissies. Think about it. Ball sports: 1) Nothing travels faster than maybe 110mph (a pitched or hit baseball). 2) Most of the ball sports require that grown men touch each other. 3) The clothes are worn because they're pretty (except maybe for rugby players). Stockcar Racing: 1) If you can't go 200mph, you can't compete. 2) Nobody touches anyone else unless it's to drag them out of a wrecked stockcar. 3) The clothes a stockcar driver wears are to protect him from being burned alive. I rest my case. "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
John, you have it all wrong. Dead wrong. Let me explain. Take war for example. Those guys who go in on foot with just a blade, some camo and a gun have big kahunas. Would you agree they have bigger balls than guys who fly super sonic jets or 30 000 feet bombers? I would say yes. I am not saying fighter jocks are not brave, anybody in war has big balls. But the guys leapord crawling through mud and vietnamese tunnels have bigger balls IMHO. So by corellation guys who strap themselves into a two ton chunk of alloy and metal and zip around a track have smaller balls than guys who simply wear a shirt, some shorts and run full tilt into each other, intentionally trying their best to hurt the other guy. Stockcar you try and avoid everyone, rugby you make sure you come away with at least the guys ear or lip. John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: 3) The clothes a stockcar driver wears are to protect him from being burned alive. You mean those pansy arse stock car drivers are scared of a bit of fire? phffff! ;P regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
To watch my favourite is a good five hours of golf... ;P No actually that would be my worst, no doubt about it. To watch womens beach volleyball is pretty, errr, entertaining. :-D I heard they are complaining that the TV cameras are focusing far too much on their "behinds and breasts" and not enough of their amazing ball skills. Dead serious, I laughed so hard when I heard that. "ball skills" is such an unfortunate term to use in this case, but that is what they said. But seriously, no really, my favs would be: - Rugby (Super 12 especially) - Cricket - Tennis - Yachting (the big races, not so much regattas) regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
Chris Maunder wrote: So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. Well you mentioned beer, so to be truthful it would have to be any bloody thing at all. ;P If I am at the pub then Boxing is the only sport worth watching at all. If you take beer out of the equation and I am at home it would be 1. Cricket 2. Rugby League 3. Rugby Union 4. Aussie Rules 5. Tennis 6. Most any sport. I've watched the Olympics for Christ's sake, even sat through diving when I was too tired to change the channel or to go to bed. Got to say that Golf and Soccer are far too boring too watch on TV unless it is to watch Australia fail to reach the final 32 of the Soccer World Cup every 4 years after showing so much promise in the lead up. X| Michael Martin Australia mmartin@netspace.net.au "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
Soccer, of course! And my favourite team is Real Madrid. Besides, I often find myself watching basketball or ice hockye. I also like to play ping-pong... Regards, Nikolay
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
Typing. /ravi "There is always one more bug..." http://www.ravib.com ravib@ravib.com
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
Turtle hunting. Wisdom from the Hippie Ages: "When you find yourself at last, Then you need not use the looking glass". Bubble Puppy.
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Chris Maunder wrote: have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey Hehehehe :) Yes, ice hockey is one of the best to watch :) my all time favorite :) course, that might have to do with the fact that I live in Montreal... :) hehehe Melissa
Melissa-- I'm giving away my age here, but I once bled the bleu, blanc, and rouge. I remember one particular Stanley Cup semi-final in the Guy Lafleur era where it was in overtime in game seven (against Don Cherry's Boston Bruins) and I was a basket case--couldn't take the tension--and I looked around and my three younger brother and sisters--and my girlfriend at the time--were fast asleep. But the Habs have never been the same since the retirement of Sammy Pollock. I gave up on them after taking a trip to the old Forum--and you couldn't find a word of English in the place. But you can't beat a well played hockey game for tension and excitement. JM
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Melissa-- I'm giving away my age here, but I once bled the bleu, blanc, and rouge. I remember one particular Stanley Cup semi-final in the Guy Lafleur era where it was in overtime in game seven (against Don Cherry's Boston Bruins) and I was a basket case--couldn't take the tension--and I looked around and my three younger brother and sisters--and my girlfriend at the time--were fast asleep. But the Habs have never been the same since the retirement of Sammy Pollock. I gave up on them after taking a trip to the old Forum--and you couldn't find a word of English in the place. But you can't beat a well played hockey game for tension and excitement. JM
John McIlroy wrote: But the Habs have never been the same since the retirement of Sammy Pollock. Yes, I have to agree... the Habs are no longer what they used to be... I hardly watch them anymore... I think it's more of a sentimental attachement! John McIlroy wrote: But you can't beat a well played hockey game for tension and excitement I totally agree :) Melissa
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
Football (American, of course) or basketball. Jon Sagara "There are lies, damned lies and statistics." -- Mark Twain.
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Melissa-- I'm giving away my age here, but I once bled the bleu, blanc, and rouge. I remember one particular Stanley Cup semi-final in the Guy Lafleur era where it was in overtime in game seven (against Don Cherry's Boston Bruins) and I was a basket case--couldn't take the tension--and I looked around and my three younger brother and sisters--and my girlfriend at the time--were fast asleep. But the Habs have never been the same since the retirement of Sammy Pollock. I gave up on them after taking a trip to the old Forum--and you couldn't find a word of English in the place. But you can't beat a well played hockey game for tension and excitement. JM
John, I still have a teddy bear my wife gave me, that sports a Habs hockey shirt with the number 10. His nickname is 'Flower'. My Hab memories date back to the Beliveau, Richard, and Cournoyer era in the 60's. I remember my Dad taking me and my brother to see the Canadiens play in 1964 against the Detroit Red Wings. Gordie Howe, Alex Delvechio and gang played to a 1 all tie. It was unbelievable. In 1965, I actually played a hockey game on the original Forum ice. Our house league championship game was played there. You skated out on that ice and man you felt sorrounded by all the greats that have ever played there. About eight years ago I met Yvan Cournoyer while he was signing hockey cards at a Zellers store. After talking about games from the 60's and drinking at some of the old Montreal hangouts, we went and had a brew at a local pub in my now hometown of Bowmanville. It was a dream come true. Habs fans here in Ontario are few and far between. Chris
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John, you have it all wrong. Dead wrong. Let me explain. Take war for example. Those guys who go in on foot with just a blade, some camo and a gun have big kahunas. Would you agree they have bigger balls than guys who fly super sonic jets or 30 000 feet bombers? I would say yes. I am not saying fighter jocks are not brave, anybody in war has big balls. But the guys leapord crawling through mud and vietnamese tunnels have bigger balls IMHO. So by corellation guys who strap themselves into a two ton chunk of alloy and metal and zip around a track have smaller balls than guys who simply wear a shirt, some shorts and run full tilt into each other, intentionally trying their best to hurt the other guy. Stockcar you try and avoid everyone, rugby you make sure you come away with at least the guys ear or lip. John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: 3) The clothes a stockcar driver wears are to protect him from being burned alive. You mean those pansy arse stock car drivers are scared of a bit of fire? phffff! ;P regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
Then you want demolition derby, where the last car running wins.
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
None at all.
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
Baseball - the ultimate contest. Mano y mano and yet still a team sport. No clock - no time limits - no tie games - played by people that look like normal people, not physical freaks like most other sports. Skill, stratgey, speed, strength. Beautiful to watch when played well. Richard If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man. - Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
1st) Cycling specially if Amstrong is Running 2nd) Car Racing (GT1 category) 3rd) Basketball (NBA) . . . . 1000th) Soccer... :mad: Carlos Antollini. Sonork ID 100.10529 cantollini
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I was thinking this may be a good idea for a poll. For me (as a spectator) it's cricket and Aussie rules - BUT after much investigation I've turned to the dark side and have become morbidly fascinated with Hockey (the type that you don't specify - ie. not field hockey). So I was just wondering what most people here watch if forced to spend a night indoors with some mates, beer and your choice of greasy food. cheers, Chris Maunder
Lacrosse and Hockey. Any sport that gives you a stick and lets you hit people is OK by me. -Sean ---- "Vigilance With Pride"
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John, I still have a teddy bear my wife gave me, that sports a Habs hockey shirt with the number 10. His nickname is 'Flower'. My Hab memories date back to the Beliveau, Richard, and Cournoyer era in the 60's. I remember my Dad taking me and my brother to see the Canadiens play in 1964 against the Detroit Red Wings. Gordie Howe, Alex Delvechio and gang played to a 1 all tie. It was unbelievable. In 1965, I actually played a hockey game on the original Forum ice. Our house league championship game was played there. You skated out on that ice and man you felt sorrounded by all the greats that have ever played there. About eight years ago I met Yvan Cournoyer while he was signing hockey cards at a Zellers store. After talking about games from the 60's and drinking at some of the old Montreal hangouts, we went and had a brew at a local pub in my now hometown of Bowmanville. It was a dream come true. Habs fans here in Ontario are few and far between. Chris
Chris... Ahh... a 1960s and 70s Hab fan. I could reminisce for hours. I was a big, big fan of the Roadrunner myself (that must have been a big thrill). He had a gear, when it came to straight ahead speed, that no one else could come close to. I'm sure you remember this one... Ken Dryden is in goal. It's his rookie year, and he's down 5-2 against the Bruins with a few minutes left in the second period of the second game of their first round series (they lost the first one and are on the verge of going down 2-0 in games againt the Big Bad Bruins who had just broken an NHL team scoring record and some people are calling one of the greatest teams of all time). Hab Fanatic Quiz 1. What was the final score of this game? 2. Who won the series and in how many games? 3. Who scored the Stanley Cup winning goal that year? 4. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy? I remember it all like it was yesterday... even though I couldn't tell you who the current coach of the Habs is, or the name of more than one of the players. JM
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John, you have it all wrong. Dead wrong. Let me explain. Take war for example. Those guys who go in on foot with just a blade, some camo and a gun have big kahunas. Would you agree they have bigger balls than guys who fly super sonic jets or 30 000 feet bombers? I would say yes. I am not saying fighter jocks are not brave, anybody in war has big balls. But the guys leapord crawling through mud and vietnamese tunnels have bigger balls IMHO. So by corellation guys who strap themselves into a two ton chunk of alloy and metal and zip around a track have smaller balls than guys who simply wear a shirt, some shorts and run full tilt into each other, intentionally trying their best to hurt the other guy. Stockcar you try and avoid everyone, rugby you make sure you come away with at least the guys ear or lip. John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: 3) The clothes a stockcar driver wears are to protect him from being burned alive. You mean those pansy arse stock car drivers are scared of a bit of fire? phffff! ;P regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge
> Stockcar you try and avoid everyone Since when? > You mean those pansy arse stock car drivers are scared of a bit of fire? No, if they were *afraid* of fire, they'd be playing ball sports... :) "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
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Chris... Ahh... a 1960s and 70s Hab fan. I could reminisce for hours. I was a big, big fan of the Roadrunner myself (that must have been a big thrill). He had a gear, when it came to straight ahead speed, that no one else could come close to. I'm sure you remember this one... Ken Dryden is in goal. It's his rookie year, and he's down 5-2 against the Bruins with a few minutes left in the second period of the second game of their first round series (they lost the first one and are on the verge of going down 2-0 in games againt the Big Bad Bruins who had just broken an NHL team scoring record and some people are calling one of the greatest teams of all time). Hab Fanatic Quiz 1. What was the final score of this game? 2. Who won the series and in how many games? 3. Who scored the Stanley Cup winning goal that year? 4. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy? I remember it all like it was yesterday... even though I couldn't tell you who the current coach of the Habs is, or the name of more than one of the players. JM
>> 4. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy? Unless I'm mistaken, Ken has the distinction of being the only player to win the Conn Smythe trophy before winning the Calder Cup the next season as a rookie. He was added to the roster just before the end of the season, but never played a regular season game, so the following season he was considered eligible for the rookie award. The cobwebs upstairs may be blurring my recollections here though ;) There were two other guys from the 70's that come close to the road runner for speed. Remember either of Steve Shutt or Mark Napier? In two strides they where at top speed and would fly by defence man. Chris
