My name is fussyelmo and Im addcited to

[FussyElmo]

CURLING.

I don't actually understand it.

But woohooo but the men have joined the women in the semi finals

[mama2three]

Yeah
Norway were winning when I last looked.
It is strangely addictive isnt it?

[FussyElmo]

Yeah
Norway were winning when I last looked.
It is strangely addictive isnt it?

Well last shot (is it a shot?) they could have played safe for a 1 to take to another end where Norway would have had the hammer. (Now I don't actually know what the hammer is or why its important) But no the skip ( see another technical term) went for the match winning shot and got 2.

I could so commentate on this sport

[Mouse]

It's an odd sport, isn't it?

I think it was probably invented by a couple of cleaning ladies with their mop bucket on wheels, pushing it down a long wooden-floored corridor and seeing how far it would go. They'd have one pushing the mop bucket & one brushing any bits out of the way

[FussyElmo]

It's an odd sport, isn't it?

I think it was probably invented by a couple of cleaning ladies with their mop bucket on wheels, pushing it down a long wooden-floored corridor and seeing how far it would go. They'd have one pushing the mop bucket & one brushing any bits out of the way

Odd is putting it mildly.

However a sport I could possibly do especially with the mop bucket

And not one well you do have to be slightly crazy to do - like the snowboarding that's on at the minute

[Glitter]

My 9 year old has just described curling as 'flat slippery darts'.

I find watching it quite relaxing, and I think it is probably easier to watch if you don't really understand what is going on.

[rickysmiths]

Well last shot (is it a shot?) they could have played safe for a 1 to take to another end where Norway would have had the hammer. (Now I don't actually know what the hammer is or why its important) But no the skip ( see another technical term) went for the match winning shot and got 2.

I could so commentate on this sport

Last curl!!!

[specks4]

I've really enjoyed the Winter Olympics this year, I don't normally watch it but I have it on when I can. The Curling is good but again I don't understand it fully but still watch and get excited lol. I've liked all the events and my minders have enjoyed to and asked lots of questions which is good.

[primula]

CURLING.

I don't actually understand it.

But woohooo but the men have joined the women in the semi finals

Ha Ha, read this and thought you meant your hair!!! Shows how much I know about the winter olympics
I can see a lot of 'my name is and I am addicted to's!! to follow..

[FussyElmo]

Bronze for the women.

Gold or silver for the men tomorrow.

Woohooo still dont understand it

[Mouse]

I found this funny!

Olympic Cat Curling | The Poke:

[FussyElmo]

I found this funny!

Olympic Cat Curling | The Poke:

[vickylou]

I've become hooked on it as well!! Watched most of the men's last night and majority of the women's this morning!!! Nail biting!! Think I'm kind of getting the jist of it, possibly! !

[bunyip]

I think it's great. Shame we only see it every 4 years.

The bits I don't understand:-

• Why do they always do that little twist of the wrist on release every time? I know it makes the stone follow a curve to get behind the 'guards', but they still do it even when a straight line shot is required.
• Why do they have seperate men's/women's competitions? It looks like they could compete on equal terms, no bother. (Although, at least this way we get 2 tournaments to watch.)
• Are you allowed to play if you aren't Scottish?
• Are you allowed to play if you don't have piercing blue-grey eyes?
• Why can't curling replace some of the tedious wall-to-wall soccer coverage we have to endure for about 13 months of the year these days?
• Why do they give out 5 medals to the teams of 4 players? The 5th one isn't even the coach, so who is she? Are the team just allowed to bring along a friend, or does the 'number 5' have a function? Maybe she looks after the valuables, so they don't get their watches nicked from the changing rooms?

[FussyElmo]

I think it's great. Shame we only see it every 4 years.

The bits I don't understand:-

• Why do they always do that little twist of the wrist on release every time? I know it makes the stone follow a curve to get behind the 'guards', but they still do it even when a straight line shot is required.
• Why do they have seperate men's/women's competitions? It looks like they could compete on equal terms, no bother. (Although, at least this way we get 2 tournaments to watch.)
• Are you allowed to play if you aren't Scottish?
• Are you allowed to play if you don't have piercing blue-grey eyes?
• Why can't curling replace some of the tedious wall-to-wall soccer coverage we have to endure for about 13 months of the year these days?
• Why do they give out 5 medals to the teams of 4 players? The 5th one isn't even the coach, so who is she? Are the team just allowed to bring along a friend, or does the 'number 5' have a function? Maybe she looks after the valuables, so they don't get their watches nicked from the changing rooms?

The fifth player carries the bags and cleans the ice :-)

I did wonder about whether or not you did have to be Scottish.

I would tell you my plan on how to get the GB team on how to win the ice hockey but dh reckons its cruel

[Mouse]

I guess the 5th team member is there in case of injury - sprained pinky, or a nasty case of frozen knee?

They must feel like Michael Collins during the moon landings....tagged along for the journey, but never quite made it into history.

[FussyElmo]

Or if it turns violent or have I been watching too much ice hockey

[bunyip]

I was enjoying a serious bout on schadenfreude last night watching the U-S-A blow their lead in the hockey final. The medal ceremony was a picture, with all the American team looking thoroughed ed off. I've haven't seen that many women cry since the Dagenham Girl Pipers drew me at the speed-dating.

Made even more satisfying when it emerged Obama has lost a bet with the Canadian prime minister. It's just over a case of beer, but IIUC if the Canadian men win tonight, Obama will be forced to pull out of the Middle East and cede Alaska to the Canadians.

[FussyElmo]

I was enjoying a serious bout on schadenfreude last night watching the U-S-A blow their lead in the hockey final. The medal ceremony was a picture, with all the American team looking thoroughed ed off. I've haven't seen that many women cry since the Dagenham Girl Pipers drew me at the speed-dating.

Made even more satisfying when it emerged Obama has lost a bet with the Canadian prime minister. It's just over a case of beer, but IIUC if the Canadian men win tonight, Obama will be forced to pull out of the Middle East and cede Alaska to the Canadians.

What does Obama get if USA win - the mounties

[bunyip]

What does Obama get if USA win - the mounties

Obama would get Celine Dion.

I gather he was drunk at the time the bet was made, and has now asked the U-S-A hockey coach to throw the game.