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the coolest sport is definitely billiards.
a few reasons:
It requires skill.
you don't have to be terribly inshape to play.
It takes years to master any aspect of it (i've been playing for like 4 years and i still can't get good english on the cue).
It requires intelligence to play.
It requires advanced planning to win.
Matches can get rather exciting when they're close at the end.
There are so many games you can play using the same set of balls and table.
tennis! [well you need to be in shape...] oh and chess! [but that's not a sport, per se...]
Football, it's physical, fast paced and exciting to watch in the stands or at home....and no I do not mean soccer. Although I like that as well.
foot/fut ball/bol hurts... ouchie...
Surfing.
All that communing with nature stuff. Very good exercise.
surfing or snowboarding ownz....
<< foot/fut ball/bol hurts... ouchie...
not really you have pads on!
Golf definately requires more skill and mental train than billards
same requirements
<<It requires skill.
<<you don't have to be terribly inshape to play.
<<It takes years to master any aspect of it (i've been playing for <<like 4 years and i still can't get good english on the cue).
<<It requires intelligence to play.
<<It requires advanced planning to win.
<<Matches can get rather exciting when they're close at the end.
<<There are so many games you can play using the same set of <<balls and table.
Golf can never be mastered only played!
need more planning than billards
and there are infinate ways you can play!:p
Cricket is the best game in the world, a close second is Rugby Union.
Billiards and Golf for me :)
Chess... especially Chinese Chess
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Engineer223
I would say Biliards and Bowling.
In what other sports/games can you play while holding a bottle/glass of your favorite (alcoholic) beverage in one hand and make decisions about your next move while holding your stick or ball ... um, I mean cue or bowling-ball. :p
:D
"Heavy" sword fighting. Not fencing, but full armor, broad swords (wooden, typically) goin' at it for a title in a tourney. (SCA). :) Jousting is fun as well. Nothing beat a full out war with hundreds of participants, of course.
Pill pool, baby! That's where it's at! Every Saturday morning down at the hall. Four, five, six to a game, quarter a pill.
Now THAT was fun.
rick barclay
What? (Rick---DA is rubbing off on you.)
Anyway, Volleyball and Chess.
Oh and raquetball
Basketball all the way.
Dancing rocks! (not a sport strictly speaking but you get physical exercise).
Ba that...
Squish is the best sport ever! It's a mutilated version of squash that involves four people to a squash court (at least!) and two or more balls.
Rules: When da ball comes at you. 'it it! HARD!
(Trying not to crane the person next to you!).
If the ball gets stuck in the ceiling/on a light etc. that constitutes a point. Requiring a new ball each time of course. One with the most points before we have to leave wins.
That's great fun! ..and looks pretty funny...
...especially when you try to do it in a suit.
-Pendragon
Okay, that squish game sounds good. I dont like games with too many rules. I figure if you're allowed to cream someone whos in your way then its a good sport. Rugby being rather high up there in the good sport category. I dont like golf. I hate curling. Way too sissy. It may require skill, but... why???
Ah, yes. This is good too. Although creaming other dancers that get in your way is usually looked down upon, i still consider it to be quite fun. I spend more money at clubs...Quote:
Dancing rocks! (not a sport strictly speaking but you get physical exercise).
That they do. Although i've yet to surf (i plan to soon) i do snowboard. Snowboarding is most likely the single most fun activity i have ever had the joy of doing. I'll never ski again! Its so tame in comparison.Quote:
surfing or snowboarding ownz....
Squish evolved basically because we couldn't be bothered to learn the rules of squash and we all wanted to play at the same time.
I'm going snowboarding for the first time in February. It should be fun if I manage not to end up on my rump all the time. Which is highly unlikely. Snowboarding salopettes (trousers to you and I) have extra waterproofing around the bum because snowboarders spend more time on their butt than on their board.Quote:
surfing or snowboarding ownz....
:D
-Pendragon
Oh, you'd better believe it! lol. The first day plan to be a little sore. :) I had a bit of nasty luck my first day. Within a half hour of getting on the slope i bailed so badly i fractured my tailbone and wrist. My advice: GET WRISTGUARDS. Dont be an idiot like me and be too lazy to wait in line for them.Quote:
snowboarders spend more time on their butt than on their board
You will... But you'll have fun anyways. How many days are you going up? I know that on my third day something just kind of clicked and viola! I could snowboard. You also get the added satisfaction of having skiers perform "exploding bails" for you as you watch them from the lift. Skies and poles and goggles go flying in every direction. None of that on a snowboard. :DQuote:
It should be fun if I manage not to end up on my rump all the time.
Hmm... I wonder if my salopettes will accommodate a pillow...Quote:
Within a half hour of getting on the slope i bailed so badly i fractured my tailbone and wrist.
I'm going to northern Italy for 6 days of snowboarding.
LOL!! That must be a sight for snowblind eyes!! :DQuote:
You also get the added satisfaction of having skiers perform "exploding bails" for you as you watch them from the lift. Skies and poles and goggles go flying in every direction.
Sorry crap joke. ::hangs head in shame::
-Pendragon
I actually saw a guy do this. Seriously. I laughed at first but by my second day i was starting to think he was a little smarter than me.Quote:
Hmm... I wonder if my salopettes will accommodate a pillow...
I'm really quite jealous now. I'm buying myself a board in a couple of weeks. I'll be up for a total of 9 days (2 different times) this year. My local mountain is pretty good (i do live in British Columbia after all, so none of the mountains are all that bad...) but i wish i had the cash to go to the mainland to Whistler Blackcombe. mmmm...Quote:
I'm going to northern Italy for 6 days of snowboarding.
*laughs* It never gets boring, i'll say that much. :DQuote:
That must be a sight for snowblind eyes!!
You're jealous of *me*?Quote:
I'm buying myself a board in a couple of weeks.
Sore butt or no sore butt I would find that utterly hilarious for quite some time!! ::allows a picture to enter her mind:: LOL!!:DQuote:
I laughed at first but by my second day i was starting to think he was a little smarter than me.
Your *local* mountain?! Your local... mountain...Quote:
My local mountain is pretty good
Jeez! I've *never* heard that phrase before!! Bloody 'ell!!:p ;)
::chuckles over the picture emanating from her imagination::Quote:
It never gets boring, i'll say that much.
-Pendragon
I suppose... Not to brag or anything but we've kind of got it all here in BC. Rainforest, seriously nice mountains, ocean, good weather (most of the year). I even hear theres some desert up north somewhere. I've been a few places in the world but i like it here best (although Beliz and Mexico had some real nice swimming and beaches).Quote:
Your *local* mountain?! Your local... mountain...
Jeez! I've *never* heard that phrase before!! Bloody 'ell!!
Still, Italy has some nice slopes. ... I'm drifting away here thinking about the view from the top....
Alright, this is too much. This just sucks, be quiet.
Stop being so damn nice all the time, both of you. You're just lying.
Remember: Death is the cure for your fading feelings. You'll get tired of the pointless mountain before you even get there. Get back from your glorified imagination to your own dark life. Everything is worthless, I hate disgusting, ugly white snow. But the dogs are peeing everywhere so it looks pretty bad - which is pretty good.
Lol. You can do better than that Series.
Its okay Series; I still like you. Will you still be my friend?Quote:
Stop being so damn nice all the time, both of you.
;)
Can you guess what gender I am?Quote:
Originally posted by Betazep
What? (Rick---DA is rubbing off on you.)
rick barclay
Some kind of mutant ninja turtle, I suspect, Rick. :D
bc ownz... banff aint too shaby either :D but whistler is amazing :DQuote:
Originally posted by lightatdawn
I suppose... Not to brag or anything but we've kind of got it all here in BC. Rainforest, seriously nice mountains, ocean, good weather (most of the year). I even hear theres some desert up north somewhere. I've been a few places in the world but i like it here best (although Beliz and Mexico had some real nice swimming and beaches).
Still, Italy has some nice slopes. ... I'm drifting away here thinking about the view from the top....
lol about the spending a lot of time on your ass... well lol once you learn to carve and do some kickers that wont be a problem anymore :D and might i suggest you get one of these boards... ride, type a, sims, santa cruz, burton
I was looking quite earnestly at a couple of burtons and i've seen a few sanata cruzs but i'm not familiar with the others. The stores i go to only carry a select few. I prefer the small specialty shops. I've had nothing but good experiences with them in the past...Quote:
ride, type a, sims, santa cruz, burton
Know much about GNU? (The snowboardboard company you computer-obsessed geeks you.) I was looking at some models that were a few hundred cheaper then most of the others at the same level, yet they seem to be of equal or even superiour quality... There must be a hitch...
Its not a problem anymore. I was reffering to when i started. And judging by my friends that started at the same time, i'm not alone. I recall some old skiing buddies that would mock all the snowboards who would shell out for a lift ticket and then apparently sit around on the slopes. I realize now that they weren't sitting around; They just hadnt gotten around to getting up again. :DQuote:
well lol once you learn to carve and do some kickers that wont be a problem anymore
Yeah... you have to give them your first born child and sell your soul to the devil.
Lol! Hmm... For that kind of price difference... I'm still considering it. :)
sorry lol never riden a GNU or know someone that does :p
anyways check this site... read the board reviews before you buy... the reviews are surprisingly accurate and fair...
http://www.outdoorreview.com/Snowboa...T_3709crx.aspx
Hey, thanks for that link man. Bookmarked. I checked out GNU there and the worst review i saw for any GNU board was 4.5 / 5. I guess even my wary mind is going to have to accept the fact that this just might be one sweet deal.
Please.... don't change the topic...
Oh dear engineer223...Quote:
Please.... don't change the topic...
...these threads have a tendancy to deviate after a certain number of posts.
:) ;)
-Pendragon
Yoshi rocks!!!:D
Martial Arts!!! :-)) Most of all- Jeet Kune Do, Kick Boxing, Thai-Boxing and Boxing!!! :-)
Anyway, every martial art deserves respect!!!
..or not.:D :p ;) :cool:
-Pendragon
i like watching rugby union and tennis and i like snowboarding myself. by the way where in North Italy are you going Pen as i was boarding in N. Italy a couple of years ago?
I'm going to Cimone. Please don't request more details on the geographical location as I don't have a clue where Cimone is. I've not been to italy before.
:) ;) :D
-Pendragon