Bleep1673 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 OK, it's late, but it's off & running, at last. Enjoying opening ceremony. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said: OK, it's late, but it's off & running, at last. Enjoying opening ceremony. Any thoughts? Early last year, I was planning to book a week off in the Summer to watch the second half of the Games instead of going to work and missing the drama as it happened. Now I'm working from home, and will probably have the whole thing on in the background. I assume the BBC will have multiple live streams so we can pick and choose events. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, Futtocks said: I assume the BBC will have multiple live streams so we can pick and choose events. You assume completely incorrectly. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Rhino Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I doubt I'll watch much of it 1 2014 Challenged Cup Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 This flag parade drags on doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, gingerjon said: You assume completely incorrectly. Just the one bonus stream eh? That's disappointing. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 That drone globe! "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia are all in the same group for the Water Polo. As if that sport isn't violent enough... "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 52 minutes ago, Futtocks said: That drone globe! "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Futtocks said: Just the one bonus stream eh? That's disappointing. It’s all on something called Discovery+ Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Futtocks said: Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia are all in the same group for the Water Polo. As if that sport isn't violent enough... Exactly , the poor horses 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I'm struggling to get into alot of the major sporting event because of what's been happening. I'm sure my interest will pick up with the athletics but more so when the sporting calendar, and life, settles down. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Rhino Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 All sport is pretty pointless without crowds 2014 Challenged Cup Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Such a shame for Japan/Tokyo that their time of hosting has coincided with Covid and no crowds. I'll still watch a fair bit of it, especially the track and field events, swimming, and the women's football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Watching rowing heats at 2am. It's what the Olympics are all about. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Commentator describes the Croatian mens pair as 'different gravy'. Which has led to a couple of minutes of discussion on different types of gravy.... With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteronniegibbs Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Commentator describes the Croatian mens pair as 'different gravy'. Which has led to a couple of minutes of discussion on different types of gravy.... I think gravy should have a thread of its own. It's a serious issue that can make or break a Sunday dinner 1 Wibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 19 hours ago, gingerjon said: You assume completely incorrectly. Although if you can get Eurosport, Sky Channels 983-989 are showing more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Watching rowing heats at 2am. It's what the Olympics are all about. Yes, saw a women's heat won by... By... Er. Er.. Australia. eiπ + 1 = 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bleep1673 said: Although if you can get Eurosport, Sky Channels 983-989 are showing more. Incredibly watching the Eurosport channels I keep getting sport , where's the endless studio chat that the beeb have on BBC 1? Eurosport ch 985 football- Sweden vs Australia women, yes Australia! Edited July 24, 2021 by HawkMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Industria ditat Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, HawkMan said: Incredibly watching the Eurosport channels I keep getting sport , where's the endless studio chat that the beeb have on BBC 1? Eurosport ch 985 football- Sweden vs Australia women, yes Australia! The BBC used to be the gold standard for covering major sports events, but now I look elsewhere. They seem more interested in interviewing studio guests and doing low level analysis than actually showing lots of live sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 38 minutes ago, Industria ditat said: The BBC used to be the gold standard for covering major sports events, but now I look elsewhere. They seem more interested in interviewing studio guests and doing low level analysis than actually showing lots of live sport. With the multi-stream options of years gone by, you could at least avoid the BBC1/BBC2 general coverage and watch the event of your choice without incessant sofa-chat. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 42 minutes ago, Industria ditat said: The BBC used to be the gold standard for covering major sports events, but now I look elsewhere. They seem more interested in interviewing studio guests and doing low level analysis than actually showing lots of live sport. It's interesting when they go head to head now. For athletics when they and Eurosport are covering the same event then if you actually want to see the action then watch Eurosport. For cricket, the coverage by Sky of the same events is so far ahead that it is embarrassing. The launch of The Hundred was absolutely confusing to anyone watching on BBC but the Sky presentation was clear and also welcoming. They seem only to be able to do sport magazine style these days. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: Although if you can get Eurosport, Sky Channels 983-989 are showing more. Thanks for this. Now have Portugal-Egypt in the men's handball on. Decent game. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 hours ago, JohnM said: Yes, saw a women's heat won by... By... Er. Er.. Australia. But... But... But... Player welfare!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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