bod
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Post by bod on Nov 9, 2007 12:55:11 GMT
On winning the rights to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games
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Post by mrmason on Nov 10, 2007 11:41:36 GMT
Yep well done, but I hope it's only their Council Tax that goes through the roof to pay off the debt after the games. Or am I being too cynical ;D
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Post by whistler on Nov 12, 2007 7:54:13 GMT
Yes Congrats indeed... Remembering all the Scottish whiskey that has been drunk, around the world. I am sure that Scotland is awash with the profits and can well afford to spend millions of Pounds on the event. This is a good chance for Steve and all those other Scots to prove they have plenty of money, are not mean and are happy to spend it on a great sporting event
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Post by leonardo on Dec 3, 2007 15:10:05 GMT
I wish Glasgow well and hope it will be a huge success. If possible, and if I am still on the this Earth, I hope to pop over to see the athletics and the swimming.
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imakegarb
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Post by imakegarb on Dec 3, 2007 16:23:23 GMT
Do y'all ever talk about baseball?
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Post by leonardo on Dec 3, 2007 16:31:57 GMT
Baseball. Is that like cricket, but for babies? Who was this Babe Ruth, then
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Post by lauderdale on Dec 3, 2007 16:35:45 GMT
As a former Glaswegian, left there in early 1972, I am not sure if commiserations are not more likely to be in order. As with being host to the Olympics it can sometimes be a white elephant or a poisoned chalice to be the winner. I didn't want to see London saddled with the Olympics in 2012 either. Sometimes it means massive disruption and upheaval for something that lasts a few weeks. It is soon forgotten but the massive debts stay on as some host cities have found to their cost.
I hope Glasgow gains by this but somehow I doubt it.
Baseball? We call it Rounders, kids play it in the street.
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imakegarb
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Post by imakegarb on Dec 3, 2007 16:42:58 GMT
Oh that's the beeeeest place to play it. With a stick, too ;D
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