Winter Olympics!!

DrDubzz · 02-12-2010, 12:48 AM

They start tonight, I can't wait. I'm an olympics junkie, and in the winter I mainly follow hockey, but bob-sled, luge, skiing, it's all good, who else is excited?

icehog3 · 02-12-2010, 12:51 AM

Although I am not happy that the NHL is shutting down for 16 days, I think the hockey will be very exciting.

MedicCook · 02-12-2010, 12:51 AM

I love the Winter Games. Curling Rules!!!!

AlohaStyle · 02-12-2010, 01:44 AM

Since I'm only 3 hours drive away, I'm hoping to make a hockey game!

E.J. · 02-12-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

I love the Winter Games. Curling Rules!!!!

Could not agree more.... When my hometown hosted the Olympics 8 years ago, I could not have cared less about the Winter Games.... Now I look forward to them....

The game that surprised me the most.... Curling.... Amazing how fun it was(is) to get the guys together, drink some frosties and watch people slide a stone down the ice....

In the end, if you gave me tickets(that I could not sell) to Ice Skating & Curling and they were at the same time.....you can be assured that I'd be giving away the skating and going to watch curling.

hotreds · 02-12-2010, 10:28 AM

marge796 · 02-12-2010, 10:40 AM

Can't wait!!!

Go USA!!!

hotreds · 02-12-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by marge796

Go USA!!!

I'll agree with that!

mithrilG60 · 02-12-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

Since I'm only 3 hours drive away, I'm hoping to make a hockey game!

If you don't already have your tickets I'd say good luck unless you're willing to pay EXORBINANT prices on Craigslist, etc. I had a couple friends score Class C tickets (ie. nose bleed) to the men's gold medal game that recently sold them for $2200 each, they paid $320 for them initially.

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Originally Posted by E.J.

The game that surprised me the most.... Curling.... Amazing how fun it was(is) to get the guys together, drink some frosties and watch people slide a stone down the ice....

I live and work within a 10 blocks radius from the curling venue

Thankfully it doesn't appear to have had any affect on my daily commute or life other than all the military and police choppers buzzing around over my house.

Personally I'm looking forward to the Games and all the parties and cultural stuff associated with it. My wife and I went to Holland Pavilion (aka Heinkein House) last night and had a great time. We didn't bother trying to get tickets for the Olympics themselves, our plan was always to get tickets to some of the Paralympic events since we both find people with disabilities who are able to compete at that level far more impressive.

NCRadioMan · 02-12-2010, 01:07 PM

WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) - A men's Olympic luge slider has crashed during training, suffering life-threatening injuries.

E.J. · 02-12-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) - A men's Olympic luge slider has crashed during training, suffering life-threatening injuries.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUST...ype=sportsNews

Luge competitor in horrific crash at Olympics

Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:11pm ESTWHISTLER (Reuters) - Georgian luge competitor Nodar Kumaritashvili was given emergency resuscitation treatment on Friday after a horrifying crash in training for the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

His sled left the track at the Whistler Sliding Center at around 90mph, according to observers, and smashed into a course side structure. He was unconscious, a Reuters reporter said.

Medics rushed to the scene to give him treatment. The incident happened hours before the Winter Games officially open in Vancouver later on Friday.

Training was immediately suspended.

(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Jon Bramley)

Here is the youtube link.... Caution, it is fairly brutal....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxF0ml56yFE

NCRadioMan · 02-12-2010, 02:12 PM

That is uber brutal. Reports are now that he died on the scene.

http://www.oregonlive.com/olympics/i..._olympics.html

mithrilG60 · 02-12-2010, 02:32 PM

Olympic officials are confirming his death

That track is brutally fast and technical, apparently the governing body has already stated that they will not allow any future tracks to run faster than this one. The primary concern has been the bobsleigh but obviously luge and skeleton are concerns as well. I wonder if the course designers will attempt to slow the track down at all? Perhaps reduce the internal cooling a bit to soften the ice slightly?

SmoknTaz · 02-12-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by marge796

Can't wait!!!

Go USA!!!

Go CANADA!!!

ucla695 · 02-12-2010, 03:03 PM

I'm excited for it too, but I'm not looking forward to watching figure skating for several weeks.

Mugen910 · 02-12-2010, 03:34 PM

I can't wait!...I love watching sports that actually have world teams competing!

MedicCook · 02-12-2010, 11:21 PM

Watched some of the opening ceremonies. Now it is time for the real stuff to begin.

Mugen910 · 02-12-2010, 11:32 PM

Didn't love the opening ceremonies...

Let the games begin!

MedicCook · 02-12-2010, 11:39 PM

I think some of the qualifiers might be on in a little while.

bscottskangum · 02-12-2010, 11:48 PM

Here is the schedule:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/event-results-schedules/index.html

And if you have certain cable/satellite providers you can sign up on the site and watch some events live that don't make it onto tv. I have directv and was able to sign up for it.

The live streaming and replay schedule is here http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/live-full-replays.html

02-12-2010, 12:48 AM	#1
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Winter Olympics!! They start tonight, I can't wait. I'm an olympics junkie, and in the winter I mainly follow hockey, but bob-sled, luge, skiing, it's all good, who else is excited?

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Winter Olympics!! I love the Winter Games. Curling Rules!!!! __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Winter Olympics!! That is uber brutal. Reports are now that he died on the scene. http://www.oregonlive.com/olympics/i..._olympics.html __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

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mithrilG60 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Geoff Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Winter Olympics!! Olympic officials are confirming his death That track is brutally fast and technical, apparently the governing body has already stated that they will not allow any future tracks to run faster than this one. The primary concern has been the bobsleigh but obviously luge and skeleton are concerns as well. I wonder if the course designers will attempt to slow the track down at all? Perhaps reduce the internal cooling a bit to soften the ice slightly?

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ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Winter Olympics!! I'm excited for it too, but I'm not looking forward to watching figure skating for several weeks.

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Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Winter Olympics!! I can't wait!...I love watching sports that actually have world teams competing! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Winter Olympics!! Watched some of the opening ceremonies. Now it is time for the real stuff to begin. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Winter Olympics!! Didn't love the opening ceremonies... Let the games begin! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Winter Olympics!! I think some of the qualifiers might be on in a little while. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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bscottskangum Oh yeah, I'm awesome! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Barry Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 681 Trading: (11)	Re: Winter Olympics!! Here is the schedule: http://www.nbcolympics.com/event-results-schedules/index.html And if you have certain cable/satellite providers you can sign up on the site and watch some events live that don't make it onto tv. I have directv and was able to sign up for it. The live streaming and replay schedule is here http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/live-full-replays.html