Curling anyone???

[sandyandporter]

Any other curling fans out there???

[Jason]

Do I look Canadian?

[sandyandporter]

Do I look Canadian?

Don't be racist. It's not just for Canadians anymore! :cool:

[Jason]

Don't be racist. It's not just for Canadians anymore! :cool:

I was being nationalist, not racist.

Go USA!

[sandyandporter]

I was being nationalist, not racist.

Go USA!

They played the equivalent to the Ryder Cup today. It was North America vs Europe. There were Americans on the teams. Seriously.... next to football it's my favorite sport. I watched 3.5 hours of it today! :eek:

[RevZeek]

I want to be one of the broom guys!

[danbos]

Give me a hockey stick and puck. ;)

[NotMyOwn]

I do curls all the time at the gym.

[sandyandporter]

I'm feeling rather mocked here! :P

CURLING ROCKS!

No pun intended.

[ZippyApplePants]

I'm feeling rather mocked here! :P

CURLING ROCKS!

No pun intended.

Yes, they use rocks in curling. What else would they use, curling irons? :D

[sandyandporter]

Yes, they use rocks in curling. What else would they use, curling irons? :D

Cute... very cute.

[NotMyOwn]

I honestly don't see curling catching on in the U.S, but I have been wrong at least once before.:D :rolleyes:

[Jason]

I honestly don't see curling catching on in the U.S, but I have been wrong at least once before.:D :rolleyes:

But you're right here.

[ZippyApplePants]

Cute... very cute.

Thank you thank you, I'm here all week! Try the curling veal! :D

[Jason]

Try the curling veal! :D

It rocks.

[ZippyApplePants]

It rocks.

*groan!*

[sandyandporter]

*groan!*

You started it! ;) Don't just try and sweep it under the rug!

[ZippyApplePants]

You started it! ;) Don't just try and sweep it under the rug!

I don't think the rug would want it anyway! :eek: :D

[rossid]

Almost ten until three pm, central time Sunday, and curling is on NBC! :cool:

USA vs. Sweden(?). ;)

[Jason]

Almost ten until three pm, central time Sunday, and curling is on NBC! :cool:

USA vs. Sweden(?). ;)

Are the U.S. players all from Minnesnowta?

[NotMyOwn]

Almost ten until three pm, central time Sunday, and curling is on NBC! :cool:

USA vs. Sweden(?). ;)


I saw that, it's like shuffle board on ice.:D

[Jason]

I saw that, it's like shuffle board on ice.:D

:D

[sandyandporter]

Almost ten until three pm, central time Sunday, and curling is on NBC! :cool:

USA vs. Sweden(?). ;)

I missed it! My family was all at my mom's and they don't support my curling habit! :eek: I think next year I'll ask for a new family for Christmas! ;)

Oh that's right..... we're adopting Jason so NEXT year I can make him watch curling with me!

[Tony Trout]

I missed it, too!!

DRAT!!!!

:( :(

[Jason]

I missed it! My family was all at my mom's and they don't support my curling habit! :eek: I think next year I'll ask for a new family for Christmas! ;)

Oh that's right..... we're adopting Jason so NEXT year I can make him watch curling with me!

Nuh uh. But if you ask nicely ...

[sandyandporter]

Nuh uh. But if you ask nicely ...

We don't ask nicely in my family.... we have duct tape!

[ZippyApplePants]

We don't ask nicely in my family.... we have duct tape!

Hey, sounds like my kind of family! :D We have super glue if you need it.

[rossid]

I've got my son's iPod on and this comes on - 'Canadian Idiot' by Weird Al Yankovic (parody of Green Day's 'American Idiot')

Don't want to be a Canadian idiot

Dont want to be some beer swillin' hockey nut
and do I look like some frost bitten hosehead?
I never learned my alphabet from A to Zed

They all live on donuts and moose meat
and they leave the house without packin' heat
never even bring their guns to the mall.
And you know what else is too funny?
Their stupid monopoly money.
Can't take 'em seriously at all..

Well maple syrup and snow's what they export,
they treat curling just like it's a real sport.
They think their silly accent is so cute,
'can't understand a thing they're talking aboot
[Canadian Idiot lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com]


Sure, they got their national health care,
cheaper meds, low crime rates and clean air..
Then again well they got Celine Dion..
Eat their weight in kraft macaroni
and dream of driving a zamboni
all over Saskatchewan.

Don't want to be a Canadian idiot.
Won't figure out the temperature in Celsius.
See the map they're hovering right over us!
Tell you the truth it makes me kinda nervous..

Always hear the same kind of story,
break their nose and they'll just say 'sorry'.
Tell me what kind of freaks are that polite?
It's gotta mean they're all up to something!
So quick before they see it coming,
time for a pre-emptive strike.

[sandyandporter]

I've got my son's iPod on and this comes on - 'Canadian Idiot' by Weird Al Yankovic (parody of Green Day's 'American Idiot')

Don't want to be a Canadian idiot

Dont want to be some beer swillin' hockey nut
and do I look like some frost bitten hosehead?
I never learned my alphabet from A to Zed

They all live on donuts and moose meat
and they leave the house without packin' heat
never even bring their guns to the mall.
And you know what else is too funny?
Their stupid monopoly money.
Can't take 'em seriously at all..

Well maple syrup and snow's what they export,
they treat curling just like it's a real sport.
They think their silly accent is so cute,
'can't understand a thing they're talking aboot
[Canadian Idiot lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com]


Sure, they got their national health care,
cheaper meds, low crime rates and clean air..
Then again well they got Celine Dion..
Eat their weight in kraft macaroni
and dream of driving a zamboni
all over Saskatchewan.

Don't want to be a Canadian idiot.
Won't figure out the temperature in Celsius.
See the map they're hovering right over us!
Tell you the truth it makes me kinda nervous..

Always hear the same kind of story,
break their nose and they'll just say 'sorry'.
Tell me what kind of freaks are that polite?
It's gotta mean they're all up to something!
So quick before they see it coming,
time for a pre-emptive strike.

That's pretty funny actually. However......... curling IS a real sport. Unless you're willing to take golf and bowling off the list!

[Jason]

We don't ask nicely in my family.... we have duct tape!

And I have scissors.

[sandyandporter]

And I have scissors.

Don't make me resort to extremes..... have you ever seen Red Dragon?

[Jason]

Don't make me resort to extremes..... have you ever seen Red Dragon?

Yes, I've also seen Misery. I'm waiting for you to say, "I am your number one fan. There is nothing to worry about. You are going to be just fine. I am your number one fan."

[sandyandporter]

Yes, I've also seen Misery. I'm waiting for you to say, "I am your number one fan. There is nothing to worry about. You are going to be just fine. I am your number one fan."


I was talking about the reporter that was super glued to the wheelchair in Red Dragon. Let's see you get out of THAT smarty pants! ;)

[Jason]

I was talking about the reporter that was super glued to the wheelchair in Red Dragon. Let's see you get out of THAT smarty pants! ;)

If it's to get away from you and curling, I'll find a way.

[sandyandporter]

If it's to get away from you and curling, I'll find a way.

ROFLMBO!!!

It may get you out of curling but short of the witness protection program, you're stuck with me!

[Jason]

ROFLMBO!!!

It may get you out of curling but short of the witness protection program, you're stuck with me!

*investigates policies of witness protection program*

[sandyandporter]

*investigates policies of witness protection program*

muwhaaaaaaaa

[Jason]

muwhaaaaaaaa

;)

You know I love ya.

[sandyandporter]

;)

You know I love ya.

I know. How could you resist? ;)

[cknell]

Just saw this thread. My daughter was in the youth curling league in BG on Sunday's this past fall. But, not interested in continuing. :(

I've never tried it myself, but see others playing when we're at the ice arena. We go to the BGSU hockey games and my son plays hockey.

It is an interesting sport to watch. Maybe someday I'll try it.

[Jason]

Just saw this thread. My daughter was in the youth curling league in BG on Sunday's this past fall. But, not interested in continuing. :(

I've never tried it myself, but see others playing when we're at the ice arena. We go to the BGSU hockey games and my son plays hockey.

It is an interesting sport to watch. Maybe someday I'll try it.

Don't encourage, Sandy. ;)

[sandyandporter]

Don't encourage, Sandy. ;)

You just hush!

Cindi that's great! Just watch it and I promise you'll be hooked. It's awesome.

PS. There's a Canadian curler, John Morris, who I am in love with! He's on Team Kevin Martin ( no relation LOL).

[Jason]

Now I even more think we shouldn't encourage Sandy. In love with curling players? :eek:

[ZippyApplePants]

Yup, looks like he "swept" her off her feet!

[Jason]

Yup, looks like he "swept" her off her feet!

Probably has rocks for brains.

[ZippyApplePants]

Probably has rocks for brains.

Bwahahahahahaha! :D


You weren't talking about me were you?

[Jason]

Bwahahahahahaha! :D


You weren't talking about me were you?

No, the curler.

[ZippyApplePants]

Ah, he must be off his rocker.

[Jason]

Ah, he must be off his rocker.

That's a sweeping statement.

[ZippyApplePants]

That's a sweeping statement.

I guess I got a little swept away there.

[sandyandporter]

You two need help!

PS.... do you know any other curling terms besides rock and sweep? :eek: :D

PSS.... Look up John Morris and tell me that we wouldn't make a cute couple! ;)

[ZippyApplePants]

You two need help!

PS.... do you know any other curling terms besides rock and sweep? :eek: :D

PSS.... Look up John Morris and tell me that we wouldn't make a cute couple! ;)

You're just now figuring out we need help?! :eek: :D

I don't know any other curling terms. Why don't you teach us some? :)

[Jason]

You're just now figuring out we need help?! :eek: :D

I don't know any other curling terms. Why don't you teach us some? :)

Why would we want to know more about curling?

[ZippyApplePants]

Why would we want to know more about curling?

You may not, but I kind of do. I'm just curious I guess.

[Jason]

You may not, but I kind of do. I'm just curious I guess.

Here's a quick primer:

Curling, like golf, originated in Scotland. Curling, like golf, is boring.

[ZippyApplePants]

Here's a quick primer:

Curling, like golf, originated in Scotland. Curling, like golf, is boring.

*in best Scottish accent* Thank you laddie. :P

[Jason]

*in best Scottish accent* Thank you laddie. :P

You're welcome, lassie. :eek: :D

[sandyandporter]

http://www.curlingschool.com/manual/curling_lingo.html

Here you go Zippy. As for YOU Jason..... read my lips! :eek:

[ZippyApplePants]

http://www.curlingschool.com/manual/curling_lingo.html

Here you go Zippy. As for YOU Jason..... read my lips! :eek:

Thanks Sandy!

[Jason]

http://www.curlingschool.com/manual/curling_lingo.html

Here you go Zippy. As for YOU Jason..... read my lips! :eek:

What? I can't hear you over the roar of the stones traveling over the pebble.

[sandyandporter]

What? I can't hear you over the roar of the stones traveling over the pebble.

See... you're getting it now too. I think I smell CURLING FEVER!!!

[Jason]

See... you're getting it now too. I think I smell CURLING FEVER!!!

Is that what my cold sweat and clammy hands mean?

[sandyandporter]

Is that what my cold sweat and clammy hands mean?

That's just a normal thing for you, isn't it? ;)

[Jason]

That's just a normal thing for you, isn't it? ;)

Only around curling fans.

[sandyandporter]

Only around curling fans.

touche' :P

[ZippyApplePants]

What? I can't hear you over the roar of the stones traveling over the pebble.

Nice rock Jason, you really hit the broom with that one! :D

[ZippyApplePants]

See... you're getting it now too. I think I smell CURLING FEVER!!!

Is that what my cold sweat and clammy hands mean?

That's just a normal thing for you, isn't it? ;)

Only around curling fans.

touche' :P

LOL! This is starting to look like a blank end.

[sandyandporter]

LOL! This is starting to look like a blank end.

Someone's been studying!!! ;)

[ZippyApplePants]

Someone's been studying!!! ;)

Since I'm the one that asked for a list of curling terms, I'd better learn them!

[sandyandporter]

Since I'm the one that asked for a list of curling terms, I'd better learn them!

Welcome to the good side.

[ZippyApplePants]

Welcome to the good side.

Thanks! :D

[Andi]

I have been afraid to post in this thread, not just because curling is such a whimpy sport, but also because of the verbal abuse going on.

Where's a mod when you need one? :eek: :o

[The Unknown Gomer]

Okay, I found myself bored and uninspired at work so thought I'd peek in here to see what inspired 5 whole pages about -- uh -- curling?

Shhhh... still reading...it's fascinat-zzzZZZzzz...

;)

Just kidding. I am still reading the thread though.

[The Unknown Gomer]

I have been afraid to post in this thread, not just because curling is such a whimpy sport, but also because of the verbal abuse going on.

Where's a mod when you need one? :eek: :o

Okay, just read through all 5 pages, and well, what do you do when one of those heaping on said abuse IS a mod!? :eek: :D

[Andi]

Okay, just read through all 5 pages, and well, what do you do when one of those heaping on said abuse IS a mod!? :eek: :D

I know...too funny huh? I love reading this thread. WHY? Because it has nothing to do with curling! :P

[sandyandporter]

Andi.... Karen.... if you're not going to talk about curling you're going to have to leave my thread! :eek:

But since curling involves sweeping and both of you probably ride a broom.....;)

[Andi]

Andi.... Karen.... if you're not going to talk about curling you're going to have to leave my thread! :eek:

But since curling involves sweeping and both of you probably ride a broom.....;)


I ride a Nimbus 2000. Karen - what one do you have? :P

[The Unknown Gomer]

Andi.... Karen.... if you're not going to talk about curling you're going to have to leave my thread! :eek:

But since curling involves sweeping and both of you probably ride a broom.....;)

I ride a Nimbus 2000. Karen - what one do you have? :P

I scoot around on a Roomba, myself. :P Do those come in "extra sturdy", I wonder? With all the weight I gained over the holidays, I sat on my last one and squashed it. :o :D

[sandyandporter]

I scoot around on a Roomba, myself. :P Do those come in "extra sturdy", I wonder? With all the weight I gained over the holidays, I sat on my last one and squashed it. :o :D

Well then.... perhaps I can use you as a stone on the next end! (See how I brought that back around to curling?)

[The Unknown Gomer]

Well then.... perhaps I can use you as a stone on the next end! (See how I brought that back around to curling?)Actually, I was going to suggest that, since they are both round like that. :P But then someone using a Roomba in place of a stone would have an unfair advantage, since it would be able to sweep it's OWN path down the track or whatever the heck it's called. :)

[The Unknown Gomer]

I scoot around on a Roomba, myself. :P Do those come in "extra sturdy", I wonder? With all the weight I gained over the holidays, I sat on my last one and squashed it. :o :D

Would that make it a roomba with a view?

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/angelic006.gif

[sandyandporter]

Would that make it a roomba with a view?

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/angelic006.gif

You did NOT just say that! :eek: ;)

[Jason]

Okay, just read through all 5 pages, and well, what do you do when one of those heaping on said abuse IS a mod!? :eek: :D

You noticed?

[Jason]

The only interest I'd have in curling is the broomstacking afterward.

Tasty beverage, anyone?

[The Unknown Gomer]

You did NOT just say that! :eek: ;)Yes, I did, and darn proud of it too! I'm actually ashamed that it took me half a day to come up with it, but better late than never! ;)

[echoicse]

Curling gives me a reason to watch The Winter Olympics...or is it The Summer Olympics...:o

[sandyandporter]

Curling gives me a reason to watch The Winter Olympics...or is it The Summer Olympics...:o

That would be Winter. One of my cable stations showed just about every match last time. It was great.... I got to watch like 6 hours of it a day!!!

[ZippyApplePants]

That would be Winter. One of my cable stations showed just about every match last time. It was great.... I got to watch like 6 hours of it a day!!!

:eek: Um, don't worry Sandy these nice men in the white coats are here to help you. :P :D

[cknell]

PS. There's a Canadian curler, John Morris, who I am in love with! He's on Team Kevin Martin ( no relation LOL).

That's funny. I know Kevin. I work his brother. Small world. Should I mention this the next time I talk with Kevin? :cool:

[sandyandporter]

That's funny. I know Kevin. I work his brother. Small world. Should I mention this the next time I talk with Kevin? :cool:

You are kidding me right???? I would SO drive to Canada for a curling match if I got to meet the team!!! :D

[sandyandporter]

:eek: Um, don't worry Sandy these nice men in the white coats are here to help you. :P :D

They've come for me before!:eek:

[Jason]

They've come for me before!:eek:

And will come again and again and ... :P

[sandyandporter]

And will come again and again and ... :P

Those silly boys never learn! Did you see that Cindi knows the skip on my team??? :cool:

[Jason]

Those silly boys never learn! Did you see that Cindi knows the skip on my team??? :cool:

Beer truck driver during the week?

[sandyandporter]

Beer truck driver during the week?

ROFL!!!

[Jason]

ROFL!!!

Real beauty, eh?

[cknell]

Sorry Sandy,

I know a Kevin Martin, but it is probably not the same guy. The Kevin I know lives in BG. :o But he is a Jepardy champion. (from shows aired in July) :o

[cknell]

Hey Sandy,

Did you hear about the latest renovations to the ice arena? It appears that they plan to convert the curling ice to be a multi-use ice. Meaning that they will be figure skating and playing hockey on the curling ice. They say that they have a way to make the ice smooth enough to curl even after the figure skaters have dug their toe picks into it. (They are trying to tell us that Miami does this at their new facility).

They say that the curling ice is not used enough and only brings in $40,000 per yr in revenue. So, its not cost effective to keep it just for curling.

[Tracey]

I love canadian bacon...dont know much about curling though :(

[ZippyApplePants]

They've come for me before!:eek:

You might not want to say that too loudly around here. :eek: Maybe they like curling too! :D

I love canadian bacon...dont know much about curling though :(

Oh Sandy, here's a new pupil for you! :D

[Andi]

Oh Sandy, here's a new pupil for you! :D


That's all she needs! lol



*still wonders why this thread is still alive*

:D :cool: :P :D :o :eek:

[ZippyApplePants]

That's all she needs! lol



*still wonders why this thread is still alive*

:D :cool: :P :D :o :eek:

Maybe because weirdos keep posting in it? :eek: :D

[Andi]

Maybe because weirdos keep posting in it? :eek: :D


I resemble that comment! How dare you! :o


*whips out white glove to slap with and declares a dual!*

[Tracey]

am i the weirdo leaving it open?

Ooooh I am a pupil now...is that like something special or something in these here parts? lol

[ZippyApplePants]

I resemble that comment! How dare you! :o


*whips out white glove to slap with and declares a dual!*

Come on Andi you know how it works around here, ask a silly question get a silly answer! Besides, it's duel, not dual. :P

am i the weirdo leaving it open?

Ooooh I am a pupil now...is that like something special or something in these here parts? lol

Sure, why not?

[sandyandporter]

Come on Andi you know how it works around here, ask a silly question get a silly answer! Besides, it's duel, not dual. :P

She's a redneck... you're lucky she didn't spell it "dewl"! :P

[Andi]

Come on Andi you know how it works around here, ask a silly question get a silly answer! Besides, it's duel, not dual. :P

lmbo! You are so right! Silly? Really - I was being serious.....or at least as serious as I can possibly be. Which, come to think of it, I am really never serious. Not really. Nope. lol

Duel - rhymes with fuel. When you say duel - don't you use 2 syllables? I do. Is that wrong? Have I been saying and spelling it wrong my entire life? Since birth? :o :D



She's a redneck... you're lucky she didn't spell it "dewl"! :P

and again......


I resemble that comment! How dare you!


*whips out white glove to slap with and declares a dual!*


:eek:

[ZippyApplePants]

She's a redneck... you're lucky she didn't spell it "dewl"! :P

I'm just a redhead, not a redneck. :D

lmbo! You are so right! Silly? Really - I was being serious.....or at least as serious as I can possibly be. Which, come to think of it, I am really never serious. Not really. Nope. lol

Duel - rhymes with fuel. When you say duel - don't you use 2 syllables? I do. Is that wrong? Have I been saying and spelling it wrong my entire life? Since birth? :o :D





and again......


I resemble that comment! How dare you!


*whips out white glove to slap with and declares a dual!*


:eek:

I haven't known you since birth so how could I know how you spelled back then? :P :D

At times like this I'm glad I'm an only child. :eek: :D

[sandyandporter]

Did anyone (but me) catch the Scotties Tournament of Hearts this weekend? Awesome tourny. Jennifer Jones ended up winning on a steal in the 10th end. It was a great 2 days of curling!!!

[ZippyApplePants]

Did anyone (but me) catch the Scotties Tournament of Hearts this weekend? Awesome tourny. Jennifer Jones ended up winning on a steal in the 10th end. It was a great 2 days of curling!!!

That depends, was Porter watching it too? If not then I'd say you were probably the only one on here who watched it.

[sandyandporter]

That depends, was Porter watching it too? If not then I'd say you were probably the only one on here who watched it.

Porter loves curling! :P

[ZippyApplePants]

Porter loves curling! :P

You trained him well didn't you! :P :D