tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post1518966077264612455..comments2023-09-24T11:26:16.606-04:00Comments on The Middle Ages: Five Crazy Things: Olympic DreamsDeb and Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444390852070865517noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-27381546265214226572012-08-03T05:22:00.630-04:002012-08-03T05:22:00.630-04:00We could dive together ;)We could dive together ;)Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-67690368705996880362012-08-01T11:06:29.173-04:002012-08-01T11:06:29.173-04:00Missy Franklin is amazing. Period.
Champions like...Missy Franklin is amazing. Period. <br />Champions like her transcend nationalities- they are world citizens who show all of us mortals how far the human body and mind can go. <br /><br />But maybe I say that only because my country is yet to produce someone like her :-(Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-7454443828163742842012-08-01T10:11:34.919-04:002012-08-01T10:11:34.919-04:00I'm loving the Olympics, especially since it&#...I'm loving the Olympics, especially since it's in my home country this time. :D Hmm, my five would be:<br /><br />1. Synchronized Diving (I'd have to get over my fear of heights for this one, but it's so fantastic!)<br />2. Equestrian (because I love horses and I'd love to ride that well)<br />3. Gymnastics (Oh, how I wish I was anything LIKE that flexible!)<br />4. Archery (just because it's cool, in a Robin Hood kind of way, and I did a bit in college)<br />5. Fencing (again, a really cool sport :P)Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324771087522337757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-32196625030833077612012-08-01T10:06:54.398-04:002012-08-01T10:06:54.398-04:00Love the olympics! Of course, I mostly cheer for G...Love the olympics! Of course, I mostly cheer for Germany, but I love to see all those different and interesting sports and nations.<br /><br />1. Swimming (most probably breast): I was in a swim team for some years, and though not awesome, I wad quite okish.<br /><br />2. Diving: I can only jump from 3 meter... And tried 5, but I'm so afraid of heights that it's not my thing. Would love to do it though.<br /><br />3. Gymnastics: awesome, just awesome<br /><br />4. Trampoline: I have one and I love to jump though I cannot do twists and saults<br /><br />5. Badminton: love to watch it, it's coolBeckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-42214382369491332662012-08-01T09:47:25.656-04:002012-08-01T09:47:25.656-04:00I haven't seen any water polo yet this year (I...I haven't seen any water polo yet this year (I think it depends on the time they air it). That is a very cool sport.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-73747473933546103962012-08-01T09:46:38.979-04:002012-08-01T09:46:38.979-04:00Softball WAS an Olympic sport, until this year. Sa...Softball WAS an Olympic sport, until this year. Sadly, it is out :( But your list is still great! And those American girls were on fire last night!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-26564831841405703612012-08-01T09:45:26.861-04:002012-08-01T09:45:26.861-04:00Oh, Natasha, thanks so much for the evocative list...Oh, Natasha, thanks so much for the evocative list. I love how your imagination is working here! I could never do a marathon, but it is the endurance thing that really captures my imagination...Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-33622774128757653852012-08-01T09:43:50.403-04:002012-08-01T09:43:50.403-04:00Okay, best laugh of the day!!Okay, best laugh of the day!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-64317913238338242552012-08-01T09:43:36.429-04:002012-08-01T09:43:36.429-04:00I used to love badminton in high school (might'...I used to love badminton in high school (might've been the one sport I did love playing) I think that is so cool that you've tried boxing! I will root for your guy :)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-87429078299040147632012-08-01T09:42:12.080-04:002012-08-01T09:42:12.080-04:00He is amazing. My new fave is Missy Franklin (as s...He is amazing. My new fave is Missy Franklin (as she is also Canadian by birth :) )Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-29063362197190805542012-08-01T09:41:33.395-04:002012-08-01T09:41:33.395-04:00I think archery is so very cool too. I would total...I think archery is so very cool too. I would totally take this!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-36264551894084871342012-08-01T05:08:54.372-04:002012-08-01T05:08:54.372-04:00AWESOME!AWESOME!Shalakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782094985343645473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-46729320917811353172012-08-01T03:27:53.365-04:002012-08-01T03:27:53.365-04:00Love, love, love the Olympics! I've been watc...Love, love, love the Olympics! I've been watching them every chance I get, and as many sports as I can find. :)<br /><br />My list of 5?<br /><br />1. Shooting (I was on the rifle team in college and thought it was the neatest thing!)<br />2. Fencing (Fun with swords!)<br />3. Water Polo (An odd choice, perhaps, but I really like watching it.)<br />4. Field Hockey (Cause hockey in any form is awesome!)<br />5. Rhythmic Gymnastics (Fun with ribbons...)Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945954352194416417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-54949427387365630282012-07-31T23:53:14.156-04:002012-07-31T23:53:14.156-04:00I am late again but at least it is still the same ...I am late again but at least it is still the same day this time : )<br />I am sitting here right now listening to them play the national anthem for the Girls Gymnastic gold medal winners.. this is so fitting.<br />1. Swimming!!! I am a fish and love to swim : )<br />2. Archery. My dad taught me to use his bow and I would love to be better at it.<br />3. Gymnastics ....is it possible to just do the uneven bars? those are my favorite<br />4. Softball...Is softball an olympic sport?? I dont see why not<br />5. Skeet shooting... I already do it with my dad and brother so I might as well add it to the list : )<br />Night all <3Kelly from NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11695507266814571692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-55128522229659399422012-07-31T23:39:01.265-04:002012-07-31T23:39:01.265-04:00I'm an Olympics junkie- have been since the LA...I'm an Olympics junkie- have been since the LA Games of '84. Dream list, right?<br /><br />1. Gymnastics - how I love watching those women do things to their body I never thought possible. I know I'll trip and fall if I attempt even a graceful jump, but what the heck, a gal can always dream<br /><br />2. Diving - I shut my eyes and I can almost see many of those flawless dives I have witnessed on telly. Every attempt of mine ends up with me falling flat on my tummy, but this is not about reality, is it?<br /><br />3. Equestrian- no idea why, but for some reason, I find the idea of riding a horse and making it jump over hurdles seems the most wonderful thing in the world.<br /><br />4. Sailing- the smell of the sea in your nose, the wind in your hair. Being whipped along by the wind, in control of your yatch. Power and powerlessness linked.<br /><br />5. Marathon - never thought I would say it, but this is about the only sport that I can actually attempt. Yes, I will come trundling into the stadium two hours after the medals have been distributed, but come in I will, and participation is more important than winning, isn't it?Natashahttp://coffeeringseverywhere.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-25235826176523597952012-07-31T19:11:40.403-04:002012-07-31T19:11:40.403-04:001. Dog Bathing
2. Fly Swatting
3. Evening Wine on ...1. Dog Bathing<br />2. Fly Swatting<br />3. Evening Wine on the Patio<br />4. Beach Bumming<br />5. Ice Cream MakingEileenhttp://www.myeileen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-54293708216745533072012-07-31T18:27:15.751-04:002012-07-31T18:27:15.751-04:00my 5 :
1:boxing : i did a little boxing training o...my 5 :<br />1:boxing : i did a little boxing training once and i loved it . i am epileptic so i can;t box properly(i.e have people hit me) however i can hit the training bag ! by the way , this is the first time women's boxing has ever been part of the summer Olympics , and it is Ireland's best chance of wining a medal . we have a 4 times world champion Katie Taylor in our team , you may have seen her carrying the Irish flag at the opening ceremony . <br /><br />2:archery : something else i tried once at a huge vintage vehicle rally in stradbally in county Laois ( pronounced leash before someone asks !) back in 2006. hurts your shoulder like hell but it is really good fun . <br /><br />3: shot putt: the only track and field event i could do in school , i loved it <br /><br />4:football ( sorry i refuse to call it soccer as all my life i have known it as football , what you guys known as football we know as american football !) i just love football . manchester united are my favourite league team . fc united of manchester are my favourite non league team . <br /><br />5: badminton : i was watching some of this evening in the hospital . sadly today the Irish player was knocked out by a French women . looks like a more difficult version of tennis. would love to try it out .Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12089552255135338948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-65604896017367830432012-07-31T18:13:23.463-04:002012-07-31T18:13:23.463-04:00I have!! It was only for about eight weeks but it ...I have!! It was only for about eight weeks but it was AWESOME!! :DHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978291067668508362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-50955659602231787542012-07-31T17:44:35.562-04:002012-07-31T17:44:35.562-04:00I did Tae Kwon Do when I was a kid and loved it. O...I did Tae Kwon Do when I was a kid and loved it. Once, I kicked one of the teachers (I was supposed to ) and sent him to the floor. I was about 8 at the time. Scared the living daylights out of myself!<br />Love Badminton. Actually discussed starting a team at my high school, but it never happened.Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-531653987554967272012-07-31T17:41:38.223-04:002012-07-31T17:41:38.223-04:001. Fencing
2. Archery
3. Gymnastics
4. Any of the ...1. Fencing<br />2. Archery<br />3. Gymnastics<br />4. Any of the swimming<br />5. Basketball<br /><br />I love the Olympics! Ryan Lochte is amazing! ;)Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-61918948078401541222012-07-31T15:47:27.095-04:002012-07-31T15:47:27.095-04:00No!!! You've done Archery? THAT IS SO COOOL!No!!! You've done Archery? THAT IS SO COOOL!Shalakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782094985343645473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-59740715793631280222012-07-31T15:25:16.462-04:002012-07-31T15:25:16.462-04:00Oh, Deb and Barb...Kelly and I are totally thrivin...Oh, Deb and Barb...Kelly and I are totally thriving into the Olympic spirit! :D <br /><br />1. Gymnastics! Did it when I was a kid. They're so graceful and strong. Some of the stuff they do is incredible!<br /><br />2. Swimming/Diving. LOVE to swim!<br /><br />3. Curling! Me and Kelly would have to be on a team! haha! :D<br /><br />4. Figure Skating. Gives me goosebumps sometimes...so beautiful! I always watch that in the winter.<br /><br />5. Archery!!!! I took a class my last semester in college. Would love to do it again! :DHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978291067668508362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-5196281534370674462012-07-31T14:33:49.415-04:002012-07-31T14:33:49.415-04:00Hey! Well the internet blackout did. electricity i...Hey! Well the internet blackout did. electricity is fine here... LOL in fact .. I found out about the blackout after you mentioned it. Its perfectly normal here. It didnt happen in Mumbai (googled it now). Mostly places like New Delhi and eastern states. Ha! They wouldnt dare try doing that in Mumbai!! Its the heart of the country... It'll kill 'em! <br /><br />Well Olympics.. are not a BIG deal. Well Hockey isnt either (considering its the our national sport). Lots of Indians mostly care about cricket and the IPLS.<br /><br />Yeah. There arent many Indian athletes. I dont know, I think its probably because a lot of them dont get a proper future after they win medals and come back to India, ya know. This place is not really ideal place for aspiring athletes. You gotta have a good backup of MONEY or the perfect people and the perfect timing. I guess this might be a case in most of the places.. But India's got so many problems right now, I guess the people are still trying to survive here first. and Well the "RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE" dont give a rats ass about these things....They are just after MONEY...!!!!<br /> Well thats my theory. I dont know really. But Ive found out that most of the things come down to this.Shalakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782094985343645473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-1557598803276437762012-07-31T13:26:29.863-04:002012-07-31T13:26:29.863-04:00Hilarious, Ed! I am responding to you, yes, in the...Hilarious, Ed! I am responding to you, yes, in the middle of the raging storm. Love it myself, my dog, not so much!<br /><br />Just so you know, Deb is away this week and has very spotty internet, so may not respond here today, but I asked my hubby and he says:<br /><br />Swimming (freestyle and relay), Tennis, 100meter dash, Gymnastics, and Cycling (road race).Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-68015589208497522472012-07-31T13:22:31.928-04:002012-07-31T13:22:31.928-04:00I like that you're getting it down for prosper...I like that you're getting it down for prosperity! It would be great to compare lists in 2 years...Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.com