Guest rueben_horowitz Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Curling or that bar game that resembles it? When I watch curling, I'm convinced I blew my shot at a gold medal. Herm, Ari, and myself could have gone for the gold. Think about it. If you had access to the facilities; you and a few buddies could practice throughout your teens and challenge the three other US curli (sp?) for a chance to represent the USA. Plus, the USA womens' curling team has some hot sisters on it. Or the skeleton...that is awesome. No brakes, no steering. Just head first 80mph on the bobsled track. You pick a line to start, and you either win, or you lose. Great sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velcro Posted February 14, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 999 Content Count: 19,229 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/14/2002 Share Posted February 14, 2006 When I watch curling, I'm convinced I blew my shot at a gold medal. Herm, Ari, and myself could have gone for the gold. But you need at least 2 people to have a team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted February 15, 2006 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,736 Reputation: 10,960 Days Won: 425 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Curling or that bar game that resembles it?Are you talking about shuffleboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rueben_Horowitz Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Are you talking about shuffleboard?No, not shuffle board. It's an old school game you'd see in an old bar, don't know the name. It's like that old bowling games that you used to use a puck. They also have it as one of the 10 choices of video games on those touch screen monitors at bars. Velcro - Funny, but I think there's four people on a curling team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velcro Posted February 15, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 999 Content Count: 19,229 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/14/2002 Share Posted February 15, 2006 ahh, then tell Alan to come on back ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted February 15, 2006 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,736 Reputation: 10,960 Days Won: 425 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted February 15, 2006 No, not shuffle board. It's an old school game you'd see in an old bar, don't know the name. It's like that old bowling games that you used to use a puck. They also have it as one of the 10 choices of video games on those touch screen monitors at bars. The tabletop shuffleboard, at least my dad called it that, is an old school game. Is this it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rueben_horowitz Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 The tabletop shuffleboard, at least my dad called it that, is an old school game. Is this it? That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLO12 Posted February 15, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,148 Content Count: 6,502 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/27/2003 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Curling is played in over 35 countries throughout the worldCurling was "invented" in Scotland in the late 1400sThe first organized curling club was established in Lochleven Scotland in 1668Much later a set of 12 rules was published and adopted by most clubsThe Royal Caledonian Curling Club was formed in 1836 thus creating a governing body which eventually led to uniform rules and regulations throughout Scotland and the rest of the worldThe first curling match in Canada took place in 1760 on the St. Charles River near Quebec CityThe first organized curling club in Canada was the Royal Montreal Club founded in 1807The first curling club in Ontario was formed in Kingston in 1820There are approximately 1200 curling clubs in Canada including 210 clubs in Ontario with 8 in the Greater Hamilton areaThere are approximately 1.5 million people aged 7 and older who curl in Canada each yearThere are 4 curlers (skip, vice skip, second lead) on a curling team, each of whom deliver 2 rocks each endA game is played on a "sheet" approximately 14 feet wide and 140 feet long of pebbled iceA game lasts approximately 2 hours or 15 minutes an end. There are 8 ends in club games, 10 ends in most Ontario Curling Association Competitive gamesThe object of the game is to have your team's rocks (also known as stones) closest to the centre of the house which is made up of 4 circles 12', 8', 4' and approximately 1' in diameterThe curling rock weighs approximately 44 pounds or 19.95 Kilograms. They are made of special granite found only in Wales or Scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rueben_horowitz Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 ahh, then tell Alan to come on back ;DAlan Ayrault is my pen name.  www.harryboys.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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