tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post4409514255452042013..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: The Race For GoldLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33538739393950548462010-02-20T23:02:54.237-05:002010-02-20T23:02:54.237-05:00Beth, I believe the Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalo...Beth, I believe the Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom is still to come.<br /><br />I'd be interested in watching the Ice Dancing tomorrow if it wasn't on at the same time as the Canada vs. USA Men's Hockey game. Maybe I'll channel surf during commercials. :)Pissenlithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652379987538733088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-1832885101510021312010-02-20T22:50:08.400-05:002010-02-20T22:50:08.400-05:00Pissenlit, I was so happy to hear there are still ...Pissenlit, I was so happy to hear there are still more skiing events to come. I've become quite fond of them *g* I wonder if there are any other snowboarding ones as well?<br /><br />Tomorrow my daughters want to watch the figure skating and bobsleigh events. Maybe I'll catch a curling event as well :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39453035043029128532010-02-20T22:47:03.371-05:002010-02-20T22:47:03.371-05:00Hey, Lime! Who knows, maybe now that I'm an Ol...Hey, Lime! Who knows, maybe now that I'm an Olympic convert, I'll be glued to the Summer Games a few years from now *g* <br /><br />We watched the women's Super G today and I am just so amazed by these athletes!Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69569135537640695792010-02-20T22:45:24.117-05:002010-02-20T22:45:24.117-05:00Right now the only gold I'm pursuing is a Gold...<i>Right now the only gold I'm pursuing is a Golden Heart necklace and a publishing contract !!</i><br /><br />Louisa, those are great goals to pursue and you know we're all cheering you on :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82977610692599846782010-02-20T22:44:03.101-05:002010-02-20T22:44:03.101-05:00Virginia, I often read while I watch TV - drives m...Virginia, I often read while I watch TV - drives my husband nuts *g* Hope you've read some great books!Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-49433797705238201802010-02-20T22:43:26.120-05:002010-02-20T22:43:26.120-05:00We began watching the Olympic TV
coverage in the 1...We began watching the Olympic TV<br />coverage in the 1960s. I was also<br />watching the 1972 Munich coverage when the world learned that some<br />members of the Israeli team had <br />been taken hostage and then were killed. <br /><br />We watch each and every Olympiad<br />presented, feeling that if the <br />athletes can strive to represent<br />our country, we can watch.<br /><br />My favorite competitors are Apolo <br />Ohno in speed skating, Lindsay<br />Vonn and Bode Miller in downhill<br />skiing,and Evan Lysacek in ice<br />skating.<br /><br />One of my favorite possessions is<br />a pictorial presentation from the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.<br />It is autographed by then LA Mayor Tom Bradley.<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-87092860265833426482010-02-20T22:04:59.500-05:002010-02-20T22:04:59.500-05:00I've been glued to the tv for the Olympics. F...I've been glued to the tv for the Olympics. Favourite event? Hockey!! And Curling is great to watch too. Snowboarding looks fun to participate in...the Parallel Giant Slalom,though...definitely no Cross or Half-Pipe for me. :DPissenlithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652379987538733088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31726321447778321302010-02-20T20:54:05.405-05:002010-02-20T20:54:05.405-05:00I also love the Olympics because of all the human ...I also love the Olympics because of all the human interest stories, really. The athletes that have overcome adversity to win the gold... or the ones who have never seen snow before but yet are competing as one of a very small handful of delegates from their country. It's just a great time.limecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331447498798826649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-87554885217634490842010-02-20T20:52:52.771-05:002010-02-20T20:52:52.771-05:00Beth! Not love the Olympics before now?! [Teasing....Beth! Not love the Olympics before now?! [Teasing.]<br />I do admit I like the summer olympics more than the winter olympics. I haven't been able to watch them as much this year... but do hope to catch up with online replays once they're all posted. For winter olympics... The various skiing events are a lot of fun, as is figure skating. <br />One of my favorite Olympic athletes ever is Michelle Kwan, and I'm still sad she never got a gold.<br />The one I most wish I could do though? Yeah - the half pipe. I've never even been skiing or snowboarding before. Not that there isn't tons of snow here. But if I tried now, I'd probably just hurt myself. The luge could be interesting, but... scary! (And especially on this year's track...)limecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331447498798826649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2318285983288485912010-02-20T20:05:50.676-05:002010-02-20T20:05:50.676-05:00Mariska !! You won the race for the GOLD !! Hey, i...Mariska !! You won the race for the GOLD !! Hey, it may just be the Golden Rooster, but HE thinks he's a big prize!<br /><br />Since the switch I don't receive television at all out here in the Hinderland !! One day I'll break down and get satellite. <br /><br />I've always enjoyed the Olympics. Winter sports I love to watch are ice dancing, ice skating, hockey and the one where the ski and shoot (can't remember the name.)<br /><br />I am NOT overly fond of snow or the cold weather. Spent a large portion of my early life in snowy, cold places. BRRR!<br /><br />I have been snow skiing in the Austrian Alps and I really had a ball. Of course my favorite parts were riding the ski lift and warming up in the ski chalet with a plate full of paprika chicken, au gratin potatoes, fresh black bread and green peas followed by a big piece of Black Forest cake and hot chocolate until I can't hold any more. All in front of a roaring fire with some cute ski instructors and my opera company buddies. <br /><br />I will tell you that a tiny, short Southern woman on skis makes a BIG SNOWBALL if she falls down and goes halfway down the mountain before she stops. And her German and Austrian friends are NO HELP AT ALL because they are laughing too hard! Oh, and snow in your bra is UNCOMFORTABLE !!! And WET !!! And COLD !!! <br /><br />Right now the only gold I'm pursuing is a Golden Heart necklace and a publishing contract !!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62788561757473636932010-02-20T18:33:24.491-05:002010-02-20T18:33:24.491-05:00I haven't watched any of the Olympics. I have ...I haven't watched any of the Olympics. I have been doing more reading lately! I do enjoy the skating but have not watched any this year!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-92201225869109146922010-02-20T18:02:04.360-05:002010-02-20T18:02:04.360-05:00Since it won, I haven't watched any of the Oly...<i>Since it won, I haven't watched any of the Olympics at all.</i><br /><br />LOL, Tawny! Want me to come over and yell at it for you? <br /><br />Sorry you couldn't watch the event you wanted. And believe me, I'm sick of snow but it's fun to see other people out there who actually ENJOY being out in the cold stuff ;-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86385817256093835232010-02-20T18:00:52.023-05:002010-02-20T18:00:52.023-05:00Beth, I have to say I'm NOT watching the Olymp...<i>Beth, I have to say I'm NOT watching the Olympics either. I find once I start, I can't stop.</i><br /><br />That is a problem, Anna. Luckily, I've managed not to even turn the TV on during the day or else I wouldn't get any writing done this month :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-88792263649014087372010-02-20T17:59:38.527-05:002010-02-20T17:59:38.527-05:00Torah did really well in the snowbarding.
Helen, ...<i>Torah did really well in the snowbarding.</i><br /><br />Helen, I saw when she competed! It was so much fun to watch her and to see how excited she and her brother were about getting that gold medal :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-88301243441051286852010-02-20T17:58:44.652-05:002010-02-20T17:58:44.652-05:00Unless there's an event involving sitting near...<i>Unless there's an event involving sitting near a fireplace drinking hot toddies. Now that one, I'd be a contender for the GOLD! ;-)</i><br /><br />AC, I'd be your biggest competition ;-)<br /><br />And I like the events where there's a clear winner, too. Especially since I have no idea how they judge things like figure skating or even the half-pipe.Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-26237358615475895042010-02-20T17:56:49.356-05:002010-02-20T17:56:49.356-05:00I understand now why they call it curling. My brot...<i>I understand now why they call it curling. My brother told me these stones are made in such a way that after sliding along, they CURL around in direction!</i><br /><br />Joan, that is very cool! Thanks for sharing *g*Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59087794834544350142010-02-20T17:56:12.504-05:002010-02-20T17:56:12.504-05:00Anyway, I'm glad I don't have these on con...<i>Anyway, I'm glad I don't have these on continuously running on the TV--I'd pretty much be glued to the tube all day, watching one event after another!</i> <br /><br />LOL, Fedora! We're getting to be the same way. We just finished watching the men's 30 km pursuit. Wow! I'm tired just thinking about skiing 8 miles let alone 18 :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-90113925847650086072010-02-20T17:15:41.973-05:002010-02-20T17:15:41.973-05:00My family is seriously addicted to the summer game...My family is seriously addicted to the summer games (must be a CA -no snow thing *g*) but are definitely slacking on the winter watching. I did try to record the figure skating to watch when we had time, but my dvr and I had a slight disagreement over who was in control. Since it won, I haven't watched any of the Olympics at all.<br /><br />I am, however, imagining you yelling at the TV, Beth. And I'm giggling ;-)Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81092768467350342802010-02-20T16:08:09.378-05:002010-02-20T16:08:09.378-05:00Hey, Mariska, be kind to the chook. He's been ...Hey, Mariska, be kind to the chook. He's been all round the world lately. <br /><br />Beth, I have to say I'm NOT watching the Olympics either. I find once I start, I can't stop. So it's kinda cold (in this case VERY cold) turkey or nothing.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91285085210498054092010-02-20T15:09:47.513-05:002010-02-20T15:09:47.513-05:00Beth, did you see the bit about Evan Lysacek's...<i>Beth, did you see the bit about Evan Lysacek's mom, who was too nervous to watch her son skate live?</i><br /><br />Janga, I missed that but I can so relate to what she must have been feeling. Plus, maybe it was better for him to know she wasn't there and nervous for him *g*Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-53157076185855515812010-02-20T15:08:12.900-05:002010-02-20T15:08:12.900-05:00Catslady, I'm not big on taking risks either b...Catslady, I'm not big on taking risks either but it's fun to imagine the rush of flying down the luge at over 80 mph :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25096582659456332272010-02-20T15:06:52.022-05:002010-02-20T15:06:52.022-05:00Jane, isn't it funny how quickly one can becom...Jane, isn't it funny how quickly one can become addicted to watching the Olympics? I never would've imagined myself watching night after night and now I get upset when I realize I've missed an event or two :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-3057813805790805362010-02-20T15:04:23.715-05:002010-02-20T15:04:23.715-05:00Kirsten, I'm the same way. I hit the sack at 1...Kirsten, I'm the same way. I hit the sack at 10 so I've only caught bits and pieces of the events. I'm hoping to catch some today after getting a bit of work done :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14911635370864353202010-02-20T14:56:22.641-05:002010-02-20T14:56:22.641-05:00Congrats Mariska enjoy your day with him
Beth
I ...Congrats Mariska enjoy your day with him<br /><br />Beth<br /><br />I normally love watching the olympics and I love the speed skating and the figure skating but this year I haven't watched much of them at all I just have been really busy I watch highlights on the news and I got to say it was exciting when Australia got a gold medal the other day Torah did really well in the snowbarding.<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54878277145551976862010-02-20T14:50:09.394-05:002010-02-20T14:50:09.394-05:00Oh, and Beth, I'm TOTALLY WITH YOU!
I don...Oh, and Beth, I'm TOTALLY WITH YOU!<br /><br />I don't really want to participate in any of those cold weather events. Unless there's an event involving sitting near a fireplace drinking hot toddies. Now that one, I'd be a contender for the GOLD! ;-)<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.com