Curling

[cystic crypt]

I just watched Canada trounce Finland in a come-from-behind 10-3 victory in the 3rd end.  This doesn’t make up at all for our disgraceful hockey performance, but it was VERY nice to see . . . .

My point.
Curling has a lot going for it as a sport.  It requires dedication and hard work to even become good at it.  It requires grace, strength, balance, a keen eye, and a keen mind.
I would expect people on this board to have at the least a cursory interest in curling as once you are curling at the elite level, you are curling nearly perfectly.  At this point, it is all about strategy . . . .

By the way - nicely done on your Bronze US - it’s good for the game to see USAmericans get into it too.

[TemporaryLizard]

We screwed the pooch or we would have been up for Gold Silver.
It’s not bad to watch. It does not hit the same level I give the other events which require a complete dedication of ones life to get to the top of, but it’s not bad.

[Yanny]

I really love curling. It is so much fun to watch. I’m really thinking about looking up a curling club somewhere near me.

[Guest]

it looks fun and all, but  why would you do it when you can simply do hockey?

[DarthMaximus]

The US Curiling Girls!  Woohoo!
So they lose, at least they look good doing it.  :-D

Yeah, and good job by the guys.  I was surprised we got a medal.

Makes up for our pitiful display in Hockey.  :wink:

[Yanny]

m36, I’m a terrible skater :)

[TemporaryLizard]

I want that Girls of Curling calendar! Wow! Who woulda thought?

[cystic crypt]

@M36:

it looks fun and all, but  why would you do it when you can simply do hockey?

no equipment necessary (aside from a broom, some stones, and a rink)
you can play co-ed
you can play injured (not very easily, but still)
you can be small or slow, and still excell at it
it is a completely different type of game.  The strategy is different, and rather than being in real-time, it is a turn-based game.
it is an easy sport to get many different people from different backgrounds to play (for office parties etc.)

i know i’m missing a bunch, but there are a few off the top.

Also - i missed the US girls curling team, but i’ve seen their hockey team, and they are absolutely LOVELY - even relative to our team.

[dezrtfish]

I actulay got the chance to catch some curling this year and I have to admit there were some definate hotties.  Of course I’ve been in Iraq for 3 months.  :wink:

[Jermofoot]

@dezrtfish:

I actulay got the chance to catch some curling this year and I have to admit there were some definate hotties.  Of course I’ve been in Iraq for 3 months.  :wink:

So….that makes you…the hottie?    :-P

[dezrtfish]

Nice one….