London 2012 Olympics - Page 16

HelloWorld · #**451** 7th August 2012, 14:55

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Originally Posted by mark101

No way can you compare it to prodding a bear with a stick,horses only respond to love and kindness as do most animals.

I find the Dressage breath taking,such intelligent animals.

They can't enjoy carrying all those heavy loads. Let's face it, horses are idiots. If you tried to mount a giant cat there'd be a flurry of claws and nothing left of your face. Then they'd successfully claim self-defence in a court of law.

Kevin Hodge · #**452** 7th August 2012, 15:05

anyone seen how insane hammer throwing looks? damn those guys got game

HelloWorld · #**453** 7th August 2012, 15:58

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Originally Posted by mark101

Horses are a prey animal and non aggressive but they form strong emotional bonds within the herd and with humans if they are treated correctly.
No way are they idiots,that's like saying dogs are idiots because they willingly serve humans.

The thing is, if I want a sugar lump I just go to the tea room of a fancy hotel and steal them. I don't carry an old man around a field. I only do that for a Werther's Original.

I'm sure you're right and horses can be happy while still serving humans but they are conditioned to do these acts. It didn't happen that, one day, a horse spied an elderly gentleman struggling with his Tesco bags and offered to help him out. They can be mistreated and pushed to the point of breaking. It'd be hypocritical to disagree with the services of all animals. But I think certain services should be looked at. To me, a dancing horse looks really forced and unnatural. But I don't know how the horses feel about it. I prefer to criticise, of course, from a position of ignorance.

Ben1981 · #**454** 7th August 2012, 16:09

And that tops Beijings haul.

diplodocus · #**455** 7th August 2012, 16:51

Didn't even know we were any good at dressage. Surprised enough at Gold and Bronze in the triathlon lol
Looks like Trott might miss the gold, but Hoy and Pendleton are looking good for theirs. Another 2 more Gold by the end of tonight!

custom_fusion-lqx · #**456** 7th August 2012, 17:02

I read France is claiming Britain are using special wheels on the bikes to give them an edge and not the ones all other teams are using... to be honest i do question why team GB are so serective with the wheels on the bikes cos as soon as the race is over they cover the wheels in a bag.

diplodocus · #**457** 7th August 2012, 17:14

Sour grapes I think. Hoy and Pendleton were that good before, difference is we have invested far more heavily into all the cycling events. Same thing has happened in the Boxing.

Johnni · #**458** 7th August 2012, 17:14

Apparently the same wheels we used in Athens 2004.

Johnni · #**459** 7th August 2012, 17:20

Laura Trott!

Alex652 · #**460** 7th August 2012, 17:47

Well done Laura Trott! Just one year older than me and born in the same hospital as me! She definatly deserved it, and I like how smily she is.

Went up to London today, just to soak up the atmosphere and it was definatly worth it. Can't believe how well the transport network has coped with the Olympics, and I loved how many of the staff were cheering the passengers on with the megaphones. I'm certainly not used to people being so cheerful in London...i'm sure it will all go back to normal after the games lol.

Alex652 · #**461** 7th August 2012, 18:14

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Originally Posted by mark101

No wonder you have such a downer on Essex

What do you mean?

I probably am a bit overly-negative on Essex.

Duke of Prunes · #**462** 7th August 2012, 18:18

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Originally Posted by custom_fusion-lqx

I read France is claiming Britain are using special wheels on the bikes to give them an edge and not the ones all other teams are using... to be honest i do question why team GB are so serective with the wheels on the bikes cos as soon as the race is over they cover the wheels in a bag.

France can't complain about cheats when Baugé has a history of missing drug tests; sure there may have been legitimate reasons for that, but history has shown us that people who avoid tests or withdraw at the last minute for undisclosed reasons do so because they have something to hide and would rather face a short suspension or miss an event than get caught cheating.

Between The Bars · #**463** 7th August 2012, 18:21

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Chris Hoy - The Real McCoy

superb!!!

Ben1981 · #**464** 7th August 2012, 18:25

Nice ride from Sir Chris

:trophy2: Nice to see him go out on a high. Shame Victoria Pendleton couldnt do the same. Seems like those officials have had it in for her especially as she was virtually pushed out of her lane for the sprint. But a silvers better than nothing and weve topped the cycling medals again.

custom_fusion-lqx · #**465** 7th August 2012, 18:33

Steve Redgrave is everywhere!!!!!!

custom_fusion-lqx · #**466** 7th August 2012, 18:36

I wanna hug steve he seems to love everyone

Spread the love Steve!!!111

custom_fusion-lqx · #**467** 7th August 2012, 18:38

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Originally Posted by mark101

The lack of ego in these athletes is a joy to behold,footballers are pathetic in comparison.

its so nice to see, sure they do shampoo adverts but at least they are down to earth.

diplodocus · #**468** 7th August 2012, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Johnni

Laura Trott!

Well done to her! Talk about down to the wire. She won by just 1 point in the end but she made sure to concentrate on what she had to do. Lucky that the other two beat Hammer into 4th in that final event. What would happen if her and the American had drawn level? Do they have a bike off?

diplodocus · #**469** 7th August 2012, 18:51

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Originally Posted by Tamara

so - does anyone know the music they play over some of this olympic stuff its sort of organy beat - I dont know what it is but its good..

Chariots of Fire?

Johnni · #**470** 7th August 2012, 18:51

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Originally Posted by diplodocus

What would happen if her and the American had drawn level? Do they have a bike off?

I reckon they should see who can fix a puncture the quickest. Just give them a puncture repair kit and a bucket of water.

Johnni · #**471** 7th August 2012, 18:53

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Originally Posted by mark101

The lack of ego in these athletes is a joy to behold,footballers are pathetic in comparison.

What you on? loads of athletes i seen shown lots of arrogance esp. track athletes.

Johnni · #**472** 7th August 2012, 18:57

How convienient lol which ones then? you said 'athletes'.

Johnni · #**473** 7th August 2012, 19:00

Say cyclists then, y u confuse.

Johnni · #**474** 7th August 2012, 19:02

Chillax.

Tamara · #**475** 7th August 2012, 19:02

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Originally Posted by diplodocus

Chariots of Fire?

no thats not it - but thanks for replying-

I know the official tune of Olympics is by Elbow - but this tune is different - they play it a lot in between different events - maybe its acoustics - I will try and have a look again later meself -

Johnni · #**476** 7th August 2012, 19:10

^ Forgot full stop.

Alex652 · #**477** 7th August 2012, 19:15

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Originally Posted by mark101

Harlow

My old boss from years ago came from Harlow and he couldn't wait to move over here to Chelmsford.
Plus my ex gf was born there and she didn't have a good word to say about the place

Horrible place from what i remember of my few times over there,whole town made of concrete and full of London overspill.

Oh I see what you mean lol. I don't blame your old boss, the place is like somewhere in Soviet Russia.

Between The Bars · #**478** 7th August 2012, 19:16

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Originally Posted by Johnni

^ Forgot full stop.

oh who bloody cares!

Johnni · #**479** 7th August 2012, 19:17

No sense of humour in this thread then. -_-

diplodocus · #**480** 7th August 2012, 19:41

22 Gold Medals!! Well done Sir Chris of Hoy! Shame about Victoria but Silver's not too shabby