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Old 13-08-2012, 10:05
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Apparently, this might be the last Olympics with Modern Pentathlon...
It would be a shame if that was the case, but luckily the only reference I can find that talks about it getting removed in 2016 is the Daily Mail site, which is only slightly less reliable a source than "a friend of a friend who knows someone who works with a cleaner at the IOC headquarters".

Edit: We should be safe, Rio have already identified locations for the different events:
http://www.rio2016.org/en/the-games/...entathlon-park
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Old 13-08-2012, 11:05
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Vicky Pendleton really is stunningly beautiful. Now she's retiring from sport she should take up modelling.
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Old 13-08-2012, 12:17
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Vicky Pendleton really is stunningly beautiful. Now she's retiring from sport she should take up modelling.
I assume you saw the Esquire photoshoot?
http://www.esquire.co.uk/2012/06/victoria-pendleton/
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Old 13-08-2012, 12:45
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She's being rumoured to do Strictly this year, which would be awesome!

mind you, everyone's being rumoured right now, wouldn't surprise me if I got a mention too
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Old 13-08-2012, 13:20
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I'd have turned for Miss Lithuania.

Modern pentathon is utterly ridiculous though. Get rid.
Missed this on Sunday. Shame, as she is indeed a hottie.
(we need a dribble smilie)
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Old 13-08-2012, 13:27
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Missed this on Sunday. Shame, as she is indeed a hottie.
(we need a dribble smilie)
Videos:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/...thlon/20120812

The final combined running+shooting stage is in this video, starting at 3:21 (bookmark 10)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/...video/p00w33dn
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Old 13-08-2012, 13:29
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It would be a shame if that was the case, but luckily the only reference I can find that talks about it getting removed in 2016 is the Daily Mail site, which is only slightly less reliable a source than "a friend of a friend who knows someone who works with a cleaner at the IOC headquarters".

Edit: We should be safe, Rio have already identified locations for the different events:
http://www.rio2016.org/en/the-games/...entathlon-park
Well, yea, I think I heard it on Eurosport, and at least the NOrwegians doing commentary arent the smartest in the Universe...

I think it was the first time they had the "first finishing" ends first.

On Swedsh TV they want to do the same with the hepthathlon, but it would be unfair to poor 800m-runners...
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Old 13-08-2012, 16:27
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I just discovered a sweet shop near me that sells stuff imported from the US, I went there today and bought Reece's cups, Wonka nerds, rainbow Twizlers, Charelston Chew and some Kool-Aid. I'm getting in touch with my American heritage, I am 25% of it afterall.
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Old 13-08-2012, 16:56
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I just discovered a sweet shop near me that sells stuff imported from the US, I went there today and bought Reece's cups, Wonka nerds, rainbow Twizlers, Charelston Chew and some Kool-Aid. I'm getting in touch with my American heritage, I am 25% of it afterall.
There's a huge shop of that kind in Norwich and last week I bought some Welch's Grape Soda and some Watermelon flavoured popping candy

I have no American heritage whatsoever....
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Old 13-08-2012, 17:14
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Yay! All booked for Copenhagen a week on Thursday! Hoping for plenty of DMGP moments (like this) along the way! Definitely going to take a day trip to Malmo!

Anyone got any recommendations on what to do there (Cop or Malmo)?
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Old 13-08-2012, 17:24
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There's a huge shop of that kind in Norwich and last week I bought some Welch's Grape Soda and some Watermelon flavoured popping candy

I have no American heritage whatsoever....
I keep meaning to buy something from there. Been in there once or twice but might treat myself after I get my results on Thursday.


Anything you recommend Anne?
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Old 13-08-2012, 17:59
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There's a huge shop of that kind in Norwich and last week I bought some Welch's Grape Soda and some Watermelon flavoured popping candy

I have no American heritage whatsoever....
Is that the Old Fasioned Style one? Because I went there and bought some Marshmallow Fluff spread and some cherry popping candy.
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Old 13-08-2012, 18:12
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Yay! All booked for Copenhagen a week on Thursday! Hoping for plenty of DMGP moments (like this) along the way! Definitely going to take a day trip to Malmo!

Anyone got any recommendations on what to do there (Cop or Malmo)?
you need to visit Tivoli gardens

http://www.tivoli.dk/composite-4629.htm
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Old 13-08-2012, 18:48
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Yay! All booked for Copenhagen a week on Thursday! Hoping for plenty of DMGP moments (like this) along the way! Definitely going to take a day trip to Malmo!

Anyone got any recommendations on what to do there (Cop or Malmo)?
As thms has already suggested, the Tivoli Gardens are a good place to visit, its a sort of funfair/gardens/tearooms/open air theatre and sometimes they have live artistes playing in the open air – when I visited in 1995 the place filled up around 7pm, so I bagged myself a good viewing point hoping to see some Danish rock band or other Danish super-artist – only to find that at 8pm out bounced Cliff Richard. I was so disappointed I took myself off to the hotel bar.

I also visited Copenhagen and Malmo in 2004. The Rosenborg museum has some interesting stuff http://dkks.dk/english/
I wrote at the time: “ I discovered that the Danish royal family over the last 400 years had two strange traits: they all had enormous noses, and they are all called Christian or Frederik alternately. I guess this saves a lot of time thinking up names for the first child.”

I never got to the Amelianborg but the Citadel is sometimes open but you have to be careful not to upset the military. The Little Mermaid is mega-disappointing, but you have to go to see why.

In Malmo I think the castle holds the museum,
http://www.malmotown.com/en/list/cul...almohus-castle
and when I was there was a 14th Century Cog which you get aboard and wander around.
http://www.malmo.com/guide/profile.a...=975&c=20&d=15
It is north of the main Malmo Central railway Station – follow the Skeppsbron road north to the ferry terminal. Also there is a chain of pubs called the Bishops Castle which are a strange alternative to the usual Irish Bar.(there is one on the road south of Malmo Central). Take plenty of money – beer is very expensive.

Have fun!
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:05
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As thms has already suggested, the Tivoli Gardens are a good place to visit, its a sort of funfair/gardens/tearooms/open air theatre and sometimes they have live artistes playing in the open air – when I visited in 1995 the place filled up around 7pm, so I bagged myself a good viewing point hoping to see some Danish rock band or other Danish super-artist – only to find that at 8pm out bounced Cliff Richard. I was so disappointed I took myself off to the hotel bar.

I also visited Copenhagen and Malmo in 2004. The Rosenborg museum has some interesting stuff http://dkks.dk/english/
I wrote at the time: “ I discovered that the Danish royal family over the last 400 years had two strange traits: they all had enormous noses, and they are all called Christian or Frederik alternately. I guess this saves a lot of time thinking up names for the first child.”

I never got to the Amelianborg but the Citadel is sometimes open but you have to be careful not to upset the military. The Little Mermaid is mega-disappointing, but you have to go to see why.

In Malmo I think the castle holds the museum,
http://www.malmotown.com/en/list/cul...almohus-castle
and when I was there was a 14th Century Cog which you get aboard and wander around.
http://www.malmo.com/guide/profile.a...=975&c=20&d=15
It is north of the main Malmo Central railway Station – follow the Skeppsbron road north to the ferry terminal. Also there is a chain of pubs called the Bishops Castle which are a strange alternative to the usual Irish Bar.(there is one on the road south of Malmo Central). Take plenty of money – beer is very expensive.

Have fun!
Tivoli looks interesting. Just checked their Friday Rock page and it says the artists the week I'm going will be "I Got You On Tape and WhoMadeWho" which are described as "Indie rock and bouncy bastard pop". Don't know if that sounds very appealing or not at all!

I'm not surprised the Little Mermaid is disappointing, it's always looked and sounded like it'll be crap. But yes I will be going to see it!

On the train between Copenhagen and Malmo I fully intend on acting like Saga Noren: looking awkward and confused by people's regular behaviour, asking people extremely personal questions without batting an eyelid and making quite a hurtful comment to the ticket inspector when they come through. It'll be great!

Thanks for your tips. I shall fully inspect Malmo and ensure that the city is capable of hosting the contest next year. I'll pack my tape measure.
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Old 13-08-2012, 22:36
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Oh Deana. I wanted so desperately for her to win. At least Luke's a worthy winner and the soldiers filled up the top three.
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Old 14-08-2012, 00:12
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Oh Deana. I wanted so desperately for her to win. At least Luke's a worthy winner and the soldiers filled up the top three.
I have absolutely no idea what this post is about, and it's really bugging me!
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Old 14-08-2012, 00:23
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I have absolutely no idea what this post is about, and it's really bugging me!
The clue is in you user name.
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Old 14-08-2012, 00:25
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Big Brother finished tonight? I had no clue

Or is it something to do with a benefit concert for my good self? I take cash and cheques
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Old 14-08-2012, 00:33
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Oh Deana. I wanted so desperately for her to win. At least Luke's a worthy winner and the soldiers filled up the top three.
Really wanted her to win too and thought she was going to romp it if I'm honest.

No doubt Connor's family in the production team wrangled it in some way. It's a joke he had 50 grand.

Loved the audience booing him tho
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Old 14-08-2012, 00:37
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Big Brother finished tonight? I had no clue

Or is it something to do with a benefit concert for my good self? I take cash and cheques

I doubt many people know it finished tonight since hardly anyone's been watching this year. glad i didn't watch really read some awful things about the show and its not the same without being able to watch them sleep or listen to birdsong whistle looking at views of the garden.

can't believe you missed your own benefit concert we managed to get Ed Tudor Pole and Richard O'Brien for a one off rocky horror medley
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Old 14-08-2012, 00:50
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I doubt many people know it finished tonight since hardly anyone's been watching this year. glad i didn't watch really read some awful things about the show and its not the same without being able to watch them sleep or listen to birdsong whistle looking at views of the garden.

can't believe you missed your own benefit concert we managed to get Ed Tudor Pole and Richard O'Brien for a one off rocky horror medley
Oh darn it - that's what happens when you work shifts I guess, I always miss the good stuff

As long as there was a singing and swaying rendition of "Isn't She Lovely" at the end, then I'm happy. I'll catch up properly when the DVD is released
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Old 14-08-2012, 02:31
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I'm a little giddy at the moment ... in half an hour I finish proper work (apart from a couple of short overtime shifts) until FIFTH OF SEPTEMBER

I can't tell you what a relief it is, I've not had any time off since Eurovision week
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Old 14-08-2012, 06:22
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Yay! All booked for Copenhagen a week on Thursday! Hoping for plenty of DMGP moments (like this) along the way! Definitely going to take a day trip to Malmo!

Anyone got any recommendations on what to do there (Cop or Malmo)?
Im going there next Friday, but then youre not there anymore?
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Old 14-08-2012, 13:02
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There must be something in the air today, I just went down to my local corner shop and the clerk said that I look beautiful and asked me what my name was. I was flattered but he's Bangladeshi so I didn't stay for too long just incase I get involved in an arranged marriage.
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