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Posted by TamaraJ on February 16, 2005, at 22:02:01
In reply to Re: whats that??? (nm) » TamaraJ, posted by alexandra_k on February 16, 2005, at 21:53:00
NHL = National Hockey League. The 2004/05 season has been cancelled after owners and players failed to reach a labor agreement. Hardly an earth-shattering event in the grand schemes of things, but Canadians and Americans tend to be very passionate about their professional sports.
Posted by alexandra_k on February 16, 2005, at 23:05:52
In reply to Re: whats that???, posted by TamaraJ on February 16, 2005, at 22:02:01
Posted by alexandra_k on February 16, 2005, at 23:29:24
In reply to Re: whats that???, posted by TamaraJ on February 16, 2005, at 22:02:01
Yeah ok, so I don't suppose it matters whether it is ice hockey or field hockey (though my money is on the former).
Heck, there would be public outrage and shock if something happened to interrupt our rugby-football season.
I do understand that.
We like our sports too :-)
You guys play funny sports is all ;-)
Posted by TamaraJ on February 16, 2005, at 23:31:42
In reply to Re: Ice Hockey??? (nm) » TamaraJ, posted by alexandra_k on February 16, 2005, at 23:05:52
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 1:44:08
In reply to Re: Ice Hockey??? - Yes (nm) » alexandra_k, posted by TamaraJ on February 16, 2005, at 23:31:42
Oh, well in that case it is terrible then ;-)
(Sorry. Don't know what else to say after all that...)
Posted by partlycloudy on February 17, 2005, at 5:19:16
In reply to So, what does everybody think of, posted by TamaraJ on February 16, 2005, at 21:42:17
The last time the Stanley Cup was not awarded was 1919 during an influenza outbreak that depleted the teams of having enough players! Today all it takes is money to stop a tradition. How sad.
Posted by TamaraJ on February 17, 2005, at 9:14:53
In reply to Re: So, what does everybody think of, posted by partlycloudy on February 17, 2005, at 5:19:16
Today all it takes is money to stop a tradition. How sad.
-- It is indeed a pitiful commentary on values. Child poverty has gone up, and these guys are worried about their next million.
Posted by sunny10 on February 17, 2005, at 13:31:31
In reply to Re: So, what does everybody think of » partlycloudy, posted by TamaraJ on February 17, 2005, at 9:14:53
why is it that american football players are paid ten times more for ten times fewer games in the season???
If we are going to bring it down to denigrating the players for asking for more money, then we should make sure we realize WHY they are asking for more money.
oooh, and alexandra_k, OUR sports are weird??? You guys throw the ball in the wrong direction!!
(teasing, I liked watching Rugby in college!)
Posted by partlycloudy on February 17, 2005, at 13:48:26
In reply to Re: but...., posted by sunny10 on February 17, 2005, at 13:31:31
Posted by sunny10 on February 17, 2005, at 14:13:40
In reply to Nothing beats cricket for weirdness (nm), posted by partlycloudy on February 17, 2005, at 13:48:26
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 14:34:46
In reply to Re: but...., posted by sunny10 on February 17, 2005, at 13:31:31
Posted by Toph on February 17, 2005, at 15:55:37
In reply to Re: who names a sport after an insect?!? (nm) » partlycloudy, posted by sunny10 on February 17, 2005, at 14:13:40
Posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 17:22:58
In reply to now now , - who named the insect after the sport? (nm) » sunny10, posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 14:34:46
Go get em AK! But I mean really how seriously can you take jibes from people in a country that has a "World Series" where they only play with themselves - I mean where no-one else gets to play - oh you know what I mean (and aren't offended I hope), and where the average sports fan has the attention span of a butterfly. Seriously a 90 min game of football that takes 4 hours to play and where only a half dozen players ever touch the ball - Gimme a break =0)
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 17:28:20
In reply to somehow squash and cricket seem to go together (nm) » sunny10, posted by Toph on February 17, 2005, at 15:55:37
Posted by Toph on February 17, 2005, at 17:37:40
In reply to Re: now now , - who named the insect after the sport?, posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 17:22:58
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 18:09:03
In reply to How many hours does cricket take? (nm) » Damos, posted by Toph on February 17, 2005, at 17:37:40
Depends...
You can have a one day game
A three day game
Or a five day game.But the point is it is a day off work...
One can get verrrrrrrry pissed watching a game of cricket.I admit I'm not much of a fan
5 days and it is a draw is just tooooooo much for me.Now if you want to start a fight ask an Aussie about the infamous UNDERARM BOWL.
(I am a stirrer, aren't I)
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 19:26:15
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Toph, posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 18:09:03
Posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:26:16
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take?, posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 19:26:15
Youch!!!!!!!
Cruel but fair. Okay on behalf of the Prime Minister and entire sporting population of the country I apologise unreservedly to the nation of New Zealand for that moment of unsporting insanity which should have been punished by repeated public beatings.
Will that do?
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 20:38:43
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take?, posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:26:16
> Youch!!!!!!!
> Cruel but fair. Okay on behalf of the Prime Minister and entire sporting population of the country I apologise unreservedly to the nation of New Zealand for that moment of unsporting insanity which should have been punished by repeated public beatings.
> Will that do?
He he he!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, It'll do until Dr Bob allows us to attach signatures to ALL our posts at which point I shall expect that to be your signature!!!!!
I am joking of course ;-)
Like I say, I am not much of a cricket fan anyways...
:-)
:-)
:-)
Posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:42:16
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 20:38:43
Spooky, but there's a picture of said incident in today's paper.
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 20:51:45
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take?, posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:42:16
he he he. What does it say????????
Posted by Toph on February 18, 2005, at 9:26:06
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take?, posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:26:16
I was just teasing, Damos. American baseball can be a real yawner, as well.
Posted by sunny10 on February 18, 2005, at 10:39:36
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by Toph on February 18, 2005, at 9:26:06
no season this year!
Posted by TamaraJ on February 18, 2005, at 10:44:16
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by Toph on February 18, 2005, at 9:26:06
Posted by sunny10 on February 18, 2005, at 11:12:21
In reply to Re: Golf - Now that's a yawner to watch! (nm) » Toph, posted by TamaraJ on February 18, 2005, at 10:44:16
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