Surprised there aren't any shouts of poach over our dressage riders, Charlotte Dujardin and Laura Bechtolsheimer.

Apparently one of the sponsor logos in the corner of the equestrian field is causing some "spooking" issues for the horses. Perhaps Pedigree Chum wasn't the best choice of sponsor?

We should instigate a new type of triathlon... how about rowing, track cycling and then back into the water for a spot of sailing? Reckon we should be able to hold our own.

The commentators trying to explain who is where in the womens omnium - and not succeeding :lol: Most incomprehensible scoring system ever - might help if they had some graphics giving the places instead of guessing! The commentators were utterly clueless on the men's road race as well - getting nam...

You're going for another 3 golds by the way brits in Equestrian I believe. Skelton is favourite for the individual jumping on Wed. Then there is the team and individual Dressage to go and GB were in front there as well in the Grand Prix stage. Has anybody else found any newspapers/media coverage wh...

You're going for another 3 golds by the way brits in Equestrian I believe. Skelton is favourite for the individual jumping on Wed. Then there is the team and individual Dressage to go and GB were in front there as well in the Grand Prix stage. Has anybody else found any newspapers/media coverage wh...

AND-y wrote:I've no idea about his personality but Cavendish just looks so ridiculously smug.

Which is ironic, given he's the one who's disappointed on the medals front...

More sitting down medals... huzzah!

What happens if you give a horse helium?

At the very least, it'd be amusing and there's a chance you'd get over the jumps easier??

Didn't Bauge beat Kenny in the World Champs earlier on in the year? Tough one to call but, judging by Kenny's attitude against the Malaysian rider yesterday, he could pull it off. Team GB have been preparing for the Olympics. You'd think off the last few world championships they were weaker but hav...

colonel wrote:I wish the 400 hurdles was run like these bike sprints

What, on bikes you mean? It'd certainly add a little "je ne sais quoi" to proceedings...

Big call for Kenny to get the gig ahead of Hoy though, surely?

Maori Nui wrote:The f**king size of that Cuban Wrestler Lopez Nunez, and apparently he's a P.E teacher back home.

Can't imagine too many kids "forget" their PE kit then...

Gatlin wins the second heat in 9.97. fudge me that was blazing. This track is very fast indeed :thumbup: A lot of athletes have said that now and makes me wonder how they can make a 'fast track'. Is it made of a slightly different material than normal or are the conditions just right? Burning coals...

To put things in perspective, Ennis clearly is in top form for speed. She has just topped her personal best for 1 day. Next-up is long jump. If Ennis performs she will likely be in the top 3 based off prior championships, the two ladies in 2nd and 3rd likely to be in the top 10, Ennis can expect to...

Ireland's Call wrote:Dibaba for the win here

Ethiopian 1-2-3. This is where their games really start.

Ethiopians... Kenyans... All look the bloomin' same to me.

argus wrote:engagement and wedding rings - another reason why I am happy my wife has small hands

Be careful... you'll attract the Fliddy-brigade with comments like that

Stopped off in Antwerp on the way back from our holiday where I proposed. Wasn't after a ring but bought the diamond there and it was less than half the UK retail price (and less again if you compare to some of the more expensive high street jewellers). Took it into a good local jewellers and my wif...

Chilli Oil is easy. Just wash and halve your chillis lengthways. Stick them in a swingtop sealable bottle (similar to a Grolsch beer bottle) and fill it up with a good quality olive oil. Leave to sit for at least 12 months. All the heat gets drawn out of the chillis and into the oil - it should be ...

I'm not normally a big opera fan (prefer instrumental only) but one of my favourite arias is a piece from Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, "Oh, giusto cielo!...Il dolce suono", aka the Mad Scene. Beautiful to listen to even if you only have an old scratchy recording of Maria Callas singing it.

Don't link marmalade and don't particularly like jam. Honey is acceptable, but only on a nice buttered croissant (don't like toast).

Mine is getting quite old now: http://www.watches.co.uk/watch_pics/largepics/breitling-chronomat-br11037.jpg But I did have one of these for about 6 months - not mine and long story (no, it wasn't nicked): http://www.clicktempus.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Patek-Philippe-5270-Perpetual-Calen...

Off to Aviemore on Saturday.

Sorry, that's probably off topic.

Good point... the only thing stopping the ladies flooding in on the old bored was the retro format and lack of search functionality...

This one will be a clunge magnet.

Gobshiet wrote: I like you, the whole sideward slightly smiling face really turns me on.

SFBB is Dozy's wife and I claim my 5 Renminbi...

Gobshiet wrote:Anyone got his address?

I'd hazard a guess he's just a Special K multi except he never factored stadium attendances into the stats...

... apparently, according to Tom Fordyce anyway:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tomfordyce/2 ... han_e.html

I don't know whether he's referring to the rugby team or more generally but it seemed inflammatory and, therefore, perfect PR material.