Author Topic: Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 (Read 12685 times)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #25 on:** 10 October, 2013, 12:18:26 am »

Quote from: David Martin on 10 October, 2013, 12:13:58 am

I hope to be volunteering in Glesga for the duration. Apparently they might want me in press operations. Well I suppose someone has to open and close the cupboard door.

That, if the common perception of the press is to be believed, will no doubt be a drinks cupboard.

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #26 on:** 14 October, 2013, 09:51:36 pm »

Quote from: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 09 October, 2013, 09:26:18 am

My Kenyan colleague has been telling us that Kenyans abroad have been asked if they would like to pick a sport to compete in at the Games. Kenya apparently puts all its sporting money into their runners and doesn't fund anything else, so they're saying to people if you would like to compete, pick a sport, and you can be in a team. They're especially encouraging Kenyans in Scotland who won't need accommodation. Mary has spent a few days deciding what sport she could do and she's considering being part of the first Kenyan Commonwealth Games lawn bowls team. And I'm wondering how to convince the Games authorities that I'm eligible for her competitor's family tickets. I might have to pretend to have married her brother.

She has had further information about it, and sadly can't pick her own sport. They've asked her to do one or more of the throwing stuff events - javelin, discus, shot put or hammer. I've advised her not to pick the hammer throwing as there's a good chance she'd kill herself on the first attempt.

BrianI · « **Reply #27 on:** 15 October, 2013, 08:51:10 am »

I'm hoping to do some safety stewarding during the games. Although knowing my luck I'll end up directing traffic at the farthest away overflow carpark from the fun stuff.....

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #28 on:** 21 October, 2013, 11:41:49 am »

Managed to get tickets for athletics, badminton and netball.

David Martin · « **Reply #29 on:** 30 November, 2013, 02:05:21 pm »

I am officially a Clydesider though I will be based on Tayside asisting shooters shooting shooters shooting. ANd tryning to ensure it isnt shooters shooting shooters shooting shooters shooting which could be a bit of a mess.

Good points are that it is a simple bike ride there along the Tay.

noggy · « **Reply #30 on:** 18 December, 2013, 07:42:09 pm »

I has been accepted as a Clydesider as well, for the Cycling. I think it's just the road races.
Whatever it is I'm well pleased

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #31 on:** 25 April, 2014, 10:41:49 am »

Quote from: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 14 October, 2013, 09:51:36 pm

Quote from: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 09 October, 2013, 09:26:18 am
My Kenyan colleague has been telling us that Kenyans abroad have been asked if they would like to pick a sport to compete in at the Games. Kenya apparently puts all its sporting money into their runners and doesn't fund anything else, so they're saying to people if you would like to compete, pick a sport, and you can be in a team. They're especially encouraging Kenyans in Scotland who won't need accommodation. Mary has spent a few days deciding what sport she could do and she's considering being part of the first Kenyan Commonwealth Games lawn bowls team. And I'm wondering how to convince the Games authorities that I'm eligible for her competitor's family tickets. I might have to pretend to have married her brother.
She has had further information about it, and sadly can't pick her own sport. They've asked her to do one or more of the throwing stuff events - javelin, discus, shot put or hammer. I've advised her not to pick the hammer throwing as there's a good chance she'd kill herself on the first attempt.

Mary's javelin training was going well but now the coach has left. Anyone know where we can get a javelin coach from?

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #32 on:** 12 May, 2014, 12:33:33 pm »

I have been in the online ticket queue for two and a half hours...

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #33 on:** 17 May, 2014, 11:21:42 am »

Our tickets have arrived!

yoav · « **Reply #34 on:** 02 June, 2014, 10:05:31 am »

If any of you collapse due to the excitement of watching squash and/or table tennis, I will be there to resuscitate you

David Martin · « **Reply #35 on:** 02 June, 2014, 10:13:12 am »

And should you accidentally end up as a target in the shooting I'll be there to ensure the photogs get pics.

tiermat · « **Reply #36 on:** 02 June, 2014, 10:34:07 am »

Quote from: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 17 May, 2014, 11:21:42 am

Our tickets have arrived!

Ours arrived about the same time. I hope the weather is good on the Sunday as we are at the early session for the hockey then have the rest of the day free, so a walk around Glasgow Green and The Peoples Palace will be nice.

David Martin · « **Reply #37 on:** 27 June, 2014, 05:23:58 pm »

Just seen the Baton passing throguh Dundee..

DSC_5539 by davidmamartin, on Flickr

Clyde of course travels by the best means possible..

DSC_5518 by davidmamartin, on Flickr

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #38 on:** 27 June, 2014, 09:10:43 pm »

I saw the baton last weekend: it made a special stop for the group I was cycling with.

(I managed to keep out of shot.

)

Not planning to go to any of the actual sports things, because I'm not really into it. I will go and watch the road race, though, because it goes up the hill at the end of my road so it would be silly not to have a look!

David Martin · « **Reply #39 on:** 20 July, 2014, 10:59:55 pm »

Went to the opening ceremony first dress rehearsal last night. Very damp, some ad libbing, some stand-ins.

Lots of secrets not shown. Flag bearers were introduced as 'flag-bearer 1' etc..

Very kitsch tartan and shortbread. Very different to the Olympics and much shorter.

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #40 on:** 22 July, 2014, 09:46:12 pm »

Will they have Del Amitri, Wet Wet Wet and Lulu?

David Martin · « **Reply #41 on:** 22 July, 2014, 10:28:35 pm »

They did not appear at the rehearsal. They had a Ska band, and the signer did a rather groovy air guitar and sax along to the music. Annie Lennox and John Barrowman are the leads.

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #42 on:** 23 July, 2014, 09:09:18 pm »

Well, this is an embarrassing load of cheesey old keech, isn't it?

Clare · « **Reply #43 on:** 23 July, 2014, 09:12:12 pm »

Oh come on, dancing Tunnocks Teacakes, it's like Eurovision on acid.

Notsototalnewbie · « **Reply #44 on:** 23 July, 2014, 09:13:23 pm »

Crying with laughter...

Clare · « **Reply #45 on:** 23 July, 2014, 09:17:14 pm »

Oh bugger, they've let the cat stranglers in

David Martin · « **Reply #46 on:** 23 July, 2014, 09:19:29 pm »

It looks a lot better on TV than at the rehearsal but the atmosphere was great.

Lots of wee references that are hard to spot - the Jack Vettriano sketches and so on.

Basil · « **Reply #47 on:** 23 July, 2014, 09:21:45 pm »

Blimey. Rod Stewart is still alive.
I was half expecting him to say "Nice to see you. To see you, nice."

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #48 on:** 23 July, 2014, 09:22:34 pm »

So disappointed they didn't let him do Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?

David Martin · « **Reply #49 on:** 23 July, 2014, 09:22:49 pm »

Susan Boyle on a bad day still has a great voice.. Really feel for her.