Run your azz off in July Ghoulies!!! (Page 79)

kcarroll - 2010-07-20 10:33 AM I have a confession to make.  

I like the TdF.  I watch the TdF, but catch it when I can....Versus plays it all day long.  I think Andy is classy and Alberto an a$$.  (here comes the confession part...) 

I think the most interesting part of watching most of the TdF is the fans lined along the road.   For example, 2 or so stages ago there was a guy running along in a full-body yellow neoprene suit, including his head. Not sure what that was about, but gotta respect his enthusiasm. I also am relieved when they don't run into any of the riders.  

kcarroll - 2010-07-20 1:33 PM I have a confession to make.  

I like the TdF.  I watch the TdF, but catch it when I can....Versus plays it all day long.  I think Andy is classy and Alberto an a$$.  (here comes the confession part...) 

I think the most interesting part of watching most of the TdF is the fans lined along the road.   For example, 2 or so stages ago there was a guy running along in a full-body yellow neoprene suit, including his head. Not sure what that was about, but gotta respect his enthusiasm. I also am relieved when they don't run into any of the riders.  

kcarroll - 2010-07-20 10:34 AM Hi Tom!  Hi, again, Ann!  Hi Princess!  Miss anyone?

iowagander - 2010-07-20 1:40 PM

I get made fun of all the time for loving to watch "boring" sports. I watch golf, and I love it. I watched Kona last year for 5 hours streaming online. I watched the Giro d'Italia for the first time this year and this is the second or third TdF I've followed closely. I can see how some people find these boring to watch, but I love it. Plus, it's good to have sites like this so I know I'm not alone

kcarroll - 2010-07-20 10:54 AM

It's not that I find it boring, i just don't follow all the teams and riders.  So unless it's big drama, I find it hard to sit still and watch. That is true really for most tv for me.  I have about a 30 min attention span, max. (Kona being the exception.  I could, and do, watch it over and over and over again.)  

I AM an event junkie.  I love going to sporting events, even those sports I don't play or follow.  I have a friend who works at a company that has a box at the Islanders.  I saw lots of hockey last year. Quite a few years back, I worked on a product that was a corporate sponsor for a PGA Tour pro.  I had my own tour pass and went to a lot tourney's along the east coast. Loved it.  Even though I don't play and I can't bring myself to watch on tv.  


 

kcarroll - 2010-07-20 11:33 AM I have a confession to make.  

I like the TdF.  I watch the TdF, but catch it when I can....Versus plays it all day long.  I think Andy is classy and Alberto an a$$.  (here comes the confession part...) 

I think the most interesting part of watching most of the TdF is the fans lined along the road.   For example, 2 or so stages ago there was a guy running along in a full-body yellow neoprene suit, including his head. Not sure what that was about, but gotta respect his enthusiasm. I also am relieved when they don't run into any of the riders.  

kcarroll - 2010-07-20 1:54 PM

It's not that I find it boring, i just don't follow all the teams and riders.  So unless it's big drama, I find it hard to sit still and watch. That is true really for most tv for me.  I have about a 30 min attention span, max. (Kona being the exception.  I could, and do, watch it over and over and over again.)  

I AM an event junkie.  I love going to sporting events, even those sports I don't play or follow.  I have a friend who works at a company that has a box at the Islanders.  I saw lots of hockey last year. Quite a few years back, I worked on a product that was a corporate sponsor for a PGA Tour pro.  I had my own tour pass and went to a lot tourney's along the east coast. Loved it.  Even though I don't play and I can't bring myself to watch on tv.  


 

mndymond - 2010-07-20 11:07 AM

Watch today's stage...you will see him today...It says Livestrong on the back...haha...

Sorry for neoprene yellow man spoiler...

mndymond - 2010-07-20 2:07 PM

Watch today's stage...you will see him today...It says Livestrong on the back...haha...

Sorry for neoprene yellow man spoiler...

ironannekidd - 2010-07-20 2:09 PM

We go to Harrisburg Senators baseball games. There is a big banner that hangs there that says "A hotdog at the ballpark is better than a steak at the Ritz." That pretty much sums it up for me, except I don't like hotdogs. It's fun to get out and go to the games though.

My husband would have a heart attack if he knew what I spent on tickets a few years ago to go to the Penn State/Notre Dame game. I LOVE ND, and have wanted to see them play forever. Our seats were in the third row, the team came out of the tunnel right beside us, it was great. Notre Dame lost, but the one touchdown they scored was right in front of us. I had a blast that day.

ceilidh - 2010-07-20 2:15 PM Just popping in before the new thread appears.

I AM taking a nap. (Sorry to rub it in Kim)

FWIW, I hate slurping, too and any sport live is better than any sport on TV!

kcarroll - 2010-07-20 2:25 PM

It is best that you protect him from such knowledge.  About 5 years ago I bought tickets to take my nephews to a Yankees/Redsox game for their b'days.  Plus their sister, mom, dad and me.  AND, since my car seats 5 max and taking the train was too complicated with 5 in tow, I rented a limo.  The game went to extra innings, 14 total I think.  My sister kept trying to leave because the limo was by the hour. No f'ing way were we going to leave that game.  Yankees won.  The boys still talk about that night.

 

ironannekidd - 2010-07-20 12:17 PM

Uh... what's up with the 10th doctor?

kcarroll - 2010-07-20 11:45 AM What happened to the new Ghouls?  We had brief sightings then...poof.

iowagander - 2010-07-20 1:47 PM

I was just thinking that... anyone been keeping in touch?

kcarroll - 2010-07-20 1:25 PM

It is best that you protect him from such knowledge.  About 5 years ago I bought tickets to take my nephews to a Yankees/Redsox game for their b'days.  Plus their sister, mom, dad and me.  AND, since my car seats 5 max and taking the train was too complicated with 5 in tow, I rented a limo.  The game went to extra innings, 14 total I think.  My sister kept trying to leave because the limo was by the hour. No f'ing way were we going to leave that game.  Yankees won.  The boys still talk about that night.

And I love the local farm teams.  Those are a blast!  It's the Somerville Patriots here.

iowagander - 2010-07-20 2:47 PM

I was just thinking that... anyone been keeping in touch?

ironannekidd - 2010-07-20 11:50 AM

I had the same thought. I do still inspire them when the inspire mood strikes. Should we invite them again or do you think we scared them off?