Winter Olympics : Let the Games Begin!

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For anything Winter Olympic related.

Ran out of pipe. I know how he feels.

Oh no poor Scotty James.

And at the end of the game, they can yell
"They've run out of pipe stones!"

Hungry hippos???!! 🤣

Scotty fell on his botty.

We will ace it.

I have to say Ed and Tim are so enthusiastic as commentators. The joy they have for the sport is infectious.

Actually I am in awe of these guys. I get vertigo just watching them.

I think they can vary in weight between a max and min weight (38lbs - 44lbs) and there is a max circumference and a min height.

This article is interesting:

edition.cnn.com/2026/02/11/science/curling-stones-science-winter-olympics

Thank you!

and I’ve learnt they don’t take their own stones

They are amazing.

It feels like you're on a pirate ship ride 🤣

Ready for the skeleton, come on Matt Weston!

No they’re supplied by the IOC - they were saying earlier that one of the British women who appeared to be slightly off form may have been designated to throw the stone in the set that had been found to not run well.

Yes I have been in awe, and shouting "Whooooa! That's outrageous!" sitting on my front reverse backside from the comfort of my sofa

Hope you didn’t have an alley oops as well - could be messy.

I agree. So entertaining.

Yes Sophie - second stone!

😁

The skeleton guys are all putting in good times - guess the ice is really good tonight.

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British Skeleton are recruiting. Who's up for it?

Oooh - British Skeleton are recruiting for new athletes.

Do you think they accept 50 something women? I’d be up for it.

I'd need a reinforced sled. Plus I couldn't do the running on ice at the start. I can barely stay upright walking on ice.

I'm a bit old and fat, but I'd be a very comfy partner in the doubles event. Bit like a quality mattress.

I would - but I'm only 4ft 8, and not sure my legs are long enough (can't reach the floor when sitting on the sofa).

But- I will gladly come and support!