The time has come: Curling for Dummies

[Canesluver]

I have tried my damndest - more than once-- to try to like curling. For the life of me, I just can't. It's the equivalent of watching an apple turn brown to me.

I'm throwing out a challenge to y'all --

In a simple paragraph - no more than 4 sentences - explain to me what it is about curling that you like so much, and try to persuade me to give it another chance.

Talk amongst yourselves..... GO!!

[Canesluver]

I have tried my damndest - more than once-- to try to like curling. For the life of me, I just can't. It's the equivalent of watching an apple turn brown to me.

I'm throwing out a challenge to y'all --

In a simple paragraph - no more than 4 sentences - explain to me what it is about curling that you like so much, and try to persuade me to give it another chance.

Talk amongst yourselves..... GO!!

[goalie33]

I know this is the opposite of what you're asking, but I was immediately captivated by curling the first time I saw it. If you haven't been by now, you probably won't be.

I'll also toss in that I'm a great fan of melodrama and have no problem devoting hours of my time to televised versions of it, including Degrassi, Streetball, and yes, curling.

So, since I'm getting sick as well and have to play two games in net tonight, I think I'll relax and watch Cassie and Co. as well.

[goalie33]

I know this is the opposite of what you're asking, but I was immediately captivated by curling the first time I saw it. If you haven't been by now, you probably won't be.

I'll also toss in that I'm a great fan of melodrama and have no problem devoting hours of my time to televised versions of it, including Degrassi, Streetball, and yes, curling.

So, since I'm getting sick as well and have to play two games in net tonight, I think I'll relax and watch Cassie and Co. as well.

[goalie33]

I know this is the opposite of what you're asking, but I was immediately captivated by curling the first time I saw it. If you haven't been by now, you probably won't be.

I'll also toss in that I'm a great fan of melodrama and have no problem devoting hours of my time to televised versions of it, including Degrassi, Streetball, and yes, curling.

So, since I'm getting sick as well and have to play two games in net tonight, I think I'll relax and watch Cassie and Co. as well.

[goalie33]

I know this is the opposite of what you're asking, but I was immediately captivated by curling the first time I saw it. If you haven't been by now, you probably won't be.

I'll also toss in that I'm a great fan of melodrama and have no problem devoting hours of my time to televised versions of it, including Degrassi, Streetball, and yes, curling.

So, since I'm getting sick as well and have to play two games in net tonight, I think I'll relax and watch Cassie and Co. as well.

[goalie33]

I know this is the opposite of what you're asking, but I was immediately captivated by curling the first time I saw it. If you haven't been by now, you probably won't be.

I'll also toss in that I'm a great fan of melodrama and have no problem devoting hours of my time to televised versions of it, including Degrassi, Streetball, and yes, curling.

So, since I'm getting sick as well and have to play two games in net tonight, I think I'll relax and watch Cassie and Co. as well.

[goalie33]

I know this is the opposite of what you're asking, but I was immediately captivated by curling the first time I saw it. If you haven't been by now, you probably won't be.

I'll also toss in that I'm a great fan of melodrama and have no problem devoting hours of my time to televised versions of it, including Degrassi, Streetball, and yes, curling.

So, since I'm getting sick as well and have to play two games in net tonight, I think I'll relax and watch Cassie and Co. as well.

[goalie33]

I know this is the opposite of what you're asking, but I was immediately captivated by curling the first time I saw it. If you haven't been by now, you probably won't be.

I'll also toss in that I'm a great fan of melodrama and have no problem devoting hours of my time to televised versions of it, including Degrassi, Streetball, and yes, curling.

So, since I'm getting sick as well and have to play two games in net tonight, I think I'll relax and watch Cassie and Co. as well.

[talkingcanes]

I wish I had the words to make you see the curling light CL, but all I can tell you is that I was fascinated by the whole idea of throwing a rock and sweeping as a sport ;) It just seemed like a really good idea and I had missed it most of my life. Honestly, I just think it's fun and that it would be fun to try. I would literally be dead if I attempted nearly every other sport, Olympic or otherwise, but this looks like something even I could try and not end up in traction!

And curling has their own version of Tripp Tracy. That Fred what's his name is so Tripp like that it's kind of scary ;) :D

[talkingcanes]

I wish I had the words to make you see the curling light CL, but all I can tell you is that I was fascinated by the whole idea of throwing a rock and sweeping as a sport ;) It just seemed like a really good idea and I had missed it most of my life. Honestly, I just think it's fun and that it would be fun to try. I would literally be dead if I attempted nearly every other sport, Olympic or otherwise, but this looks like something even I could try and not end up in traction!

And curling has their own version of Tripp Tracy. That Fred what's his name is so Tripp like that it's kind of scary ;) :D

[talkingcanes]

I wish I had the words to make you see the curling light CL, but all I can tell you is that I was fascinated by the whole idea of throwing a rock and sweeping as a sport ;) It just seemed like a really good idea and I had missed it most of my life. Honestly, I just think it's fun and that it would be fun to try. I would literally be dead if I attempted nearly every other sport, Olympic or otherwise, but this looks like something even I could try and not end up in traction!

And curling has their own version of Tripp Tracy. That Fred what's his name is so Tripp like that it's kind of scary ;) :D

[talkingcanes]

I wish I had the words to make you see the curling light CL, but all I can tell you is that I was fascinated by the whole idea of throwing a rock and sweeping as a sport ;) It just seemed like a really good idea and I had missed it most of my life. Honestly, I just think it's fun and that it would be fun to try. I would literally be dead if I attempted nearly every other sport, Olympic or otherwise, but this looks like something even I could try and not end up in traction!

And curling has their own version of Tripp Tracy. That Fred what's his name is so Tripp like that it's kind of scary ;) :D

[talkingcanes]

I wish I had the words to make you see the curling light CL, but all I can tell you is that I was fascinated by the whole idea of throwing a rock and sweeping as a sport ;) It just seemed like a really good idea and I had missed it most of my life. Honestly, I just think it's fun and that it would be fun to try. I would literally be dead if I attempted nearly every other sport, Olympic or otherwise, but this looks like something even I could try and not end up in traction!

And curling has their own version of Tripp Tracy. That Fred what's his name is so Tripp like that it's kind of scary ;) :D

[talkingcanes]

I wish I had the words to make you see the curling light CL, but all I can tell you is that I was fascinated by the whole idea of throwing a rock and sweeping as a sport ;) It just seemed like a really good idea and I had missed it most of my life. Honestly, I just think it's fun and that it would be fun to try. I would literally be dead if I attempted nearly every other sport, Olympic or otherwise, but this looks like something even I could try and not end up in traction!

And curling has their own version of Tripp Tracy. That Fred what's his name is so Tripp like that it's kind of scary ;) :D

[talkingcanes]

I wish I had the words to make you see the curling light CL, but all I can tell you is that I was fascinated by the whole idea of throwing a rock and sweeping as a sport ;) It just seemed like a really good idea and I had missed it most of my life. Honestly, I just think it's fun and that it would be fun to try. I would literally be dead if I attempted nearly every other sport, Olympic or otherwise, but this looks like something even I could try and not end up in traction!

And curling has their own version of Tripp Tracy. That Fred what's his name is so Tripp like that it's kind of scary ;) :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I agree with G33.

If I were to try to persuade you I don't think I'd write about it. I think I'd pull out tape of that shot Cassie Johnson made the other day. It was damned amazing.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I agree with G33.

If I were to try to persuade you I don't think I'd write about it. I think I'd pull out tape of that shot Cassie Johnson made the other day. It was damned amazing.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I agree with G33.

If I were to try to persuade you I don't think I'd write about it. I think I'd pull out tape of that shot Cassie Johnson made the other day. It was damned amazing.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I agree with G33.

If I were to try to persuade you I don't think I'd write about it. I think I'd pull out tape of that shot Cassie Johnson made the other day. It was damned amazing.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I agree with G33.

If I were to try to persuade you I don't think I'd write about it. I think I'd pull out tape of that shot Cassie Johnson made the other day. It was damned amazing.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I agree with G33.

If I were to try to persuade you I don't think I'd write about it. I think I'd pull out tape of that shot Cassie Johnson made the other day. It was damned amazing.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I agree with G33.

If I were to try to persuade you I don't think I'd write about it. I think I'd pull out tape of that shot Cassie Johnson made the other day. It was damned amazing.

[Guyute]

some absolutely brilliant shots in today's match against Sweden. extremely close game.

I'm not going to try to convince you to like it. If you've watched it several times and just don't like it... I don't think I'll make you like it.

I love it. Last 2 days, soon as I walk in the door, I start the dvr up of the match that started earlier. grab some beer and watch the throws. quite enjoyable for me. /shrug :)

[Guyute]

some absolutely brilliant shots in today's match against Sweden. extremely close game.

I'm not going to try to convince you to like it. If you've watched it several times and just don't like it... I don't think I'll make you like it.

I love it. Last 2 days, soon as I walk in the door, I start the dvr up of the match that started earlier. grab some beer and watch the throws. quite enjoyable for me. /shrug :)

[Guyute]

some absolutely brilliant shots in today's match against Sweden. extremely close game.

I'm not going to try to convince you to like it. If you've watched it several times and just don't like it... I don't think I'll make you like it.

I love it. Last 2 days, soon as I walk in the door, I start the dvr up of the match that started earlier. grab some beer and watch the throws. quite enjoyable for me. /shrug :)

[Guyute]

some absolutely brilliant shots in today's match against Sweden. extremely close game.

I'm not going to try to convince you to like it. If you've watched it several times and just don't like it... I don't think I'll make you like it.

I love it. Last 2 days, soon as I walk in the door, I start the dvr up of the match that started earlier. grab some beer and watch the throws. quite enjoyable for me. /shrug :)

[Guyute]

some absolutely brilliant shots in today's match against Sweden. extremely close game.

I'm not going to try to convince you to like it. If you've watched it several times and just don't like it... I don't think I'll make you like it.

I love it. Last 2 days, soon as I walk in the door, I start the dvr up of the match that started earlier. grab some beer and watch the throws. quite enjoyable for me. /shrug :)

[Guyute]

some absolutely brilliant shots in today's match against Sweden. extremely close game.

I'm not going to try to convince you to like it. If you've watched it several times and just don't like it... I don't think I'll make you like it.

I love it. Last 2 days, soon as I walk in the door, I start the dvr up of the match that started earlier. grab some beer and watch the throws. quite enjoyable for me. /shrug :)

[Guyute]

some absolutely brilliant shots in today's match against Sweden. extremely close game.

I'm not going to try to convince you to like it. If you've watched it several times and just don't like it... I don't think I'll make you like it.

I love it. Last 2 days, soon as I walk in the door, I start the dvr up of the match that started earlier. grab some beer and watch the throws. quite enjoyable for me. /shrug :)

[IceSaber]

If you've ever played nine ball in pool and enjoy the strategy of leaves or dropping the right ball - it's like that. Where if you don't have a shot, you try to leave the cue ball so the other person won't have a shot on their next turn. But instead of starting with all the balls on the table you start with an empty playing field. SO you place some 'stones' and then try to place rocks behind them or knock the other teams out of the scoring circles. It's very strategic.

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

[IceSaber]

If you've ever played nine ball in pool and enjoy the strategy of leaves or dropping the right ball - it's like that. Where if you don't have a shot, you try to leave the cue ball so the other person won't have a shot on their next turn. But instead of starting with all the balls on the table you start with an empty playing field. SO you place some 'stones' and then try to place rocks behind them or knock the other teams out of the scoring circles. It's very strategic.

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

[IceSaber]

If you've ever played nine ball in pool and enjoy the strategy of leaves or dropping the right ball - it's like that. Where if you don't have a shot, you try to leave the cue ball so the other person won't have a shot on their next turn. But instead of starting with all the balls on the table you start with an empty playing field. SO you place some 'stones' and then try to place rocks behind them or knock the other teams out of the scoring circles. It's very strategic.

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

[IceSaber]

If you've ever played nine ball in pool and enjoy the strategy of leaves or dropping the right ball - it's like that. Where if you don't have a shot, you try to leave the cue ball so the other person won't have a shot on their next turn. But instead of starting with all the balls on the table you start with an empty playing field. SO you place some 'stones' and then try to place rocks behind them or knock the other teams out of the scoring circles. It's very strategic.

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

[IceSaber]

If you've ever played nine ball in pool and enjoy the strategy of leaves or dropping the right ball - it's like that. Where if you don't have a shot, you try to leave the cue ball so the other person won't have a shot on their next turn. But instead of starting with all the balls on the table you start with an empty playing field. SO you place some 'stones' and then try to place rocks behind them or knock the other teams out of the scoring circles. It's very strategic.

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

[IceSaber]

If you've ever played nine ball in pool and enjoy the strategy of leaves or dropping the right ball - it's like that. Where if you don't have a shot, you try to leave the cue ball so the other person won't have a shot on their next turn. But instead of starting with all the balls on the table you start with an empty playing field. SO you place some 'stones' and then try to place rocks behind them or knock the other teams out of the scoring circles. It's very strategic.

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

[IceSaber]

If you've ever played nine ball in pool and enjoy the strategy of leaves or dropping the right ball - it's like that. Where if you don't have a shot, you try to leave the cue ball so the other person won't have a shot on their next turn. But instead of starting with all the balls on the table you start with an empty playing field. SO you place some 'stones' and then try to place rocks behind them or knock the other teams out of the scoring circles. It's very strategic.

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

[talkingcanes]

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

I've seen that thing twice. Both times the recepient was stunned. Can't say I blame them :laugh: He swears some local baker makes them just for Fred the Tripp clone to give to his interview victims, I mean subjects. It does elicit interesting facial reactions and is a scream if you haven't seen one yet.

[talkingcanes]

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

I've seen that thing twice. Both times the recepient was stunned. Can't say I blame them :laugh: He swears some local baker makes them just for Fred the Tripp clone to give to his interview victims, I mean subjects. It does elicit interesting facial reactions and is a scream if you haven't seen one yet.

[talkingcanes]

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

I've seen that thing twice. Both times the recepient was stunned. Can't say I blame them :laugh: He swears some local baker makes them just for Fred the Tripp clone to give to his interview victims, I mean subjects. It does elicit interesting facial reactions and is a scream if you haven't seen one yet.

[talkingcanes]

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

I've seen that thing twice. Both times the recepient was stunned. Can't say I blame them :laugh: He swears some local baker makes them just for Fred the Tripp clone to give to his interview victims, I mean subjects. It does elicit interesting facial reactions and is a scream if you haven't seen one yet.

[talkingcanes]

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

I've seen that thing twice. Both times the recepient was stunned. Can't say I blame them :laugh: He swears some local baker makes them just for Fred the Tripp clone to give to his interview victims, I mean subjects. It does elicit interesting facial reactions and is a scream if you haven't seen one yet.

[talkingcanes]

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

I've seen that thing twice. Both times the recepient was stunned. Can't say I blame them :laugh: He swears some local baker makes them just for Fred the Tripp clone to give to his interview victims, I mean subjects. It does elicit interesting facial reactions and is a scream if you haven't seen one yet.

[talkingcanes]

And the announcer was definitely Tripp like - :laugh: he had me in tears, did any one see the 'curling loaf'? - it looked like something out of a playgirl dinner party! (bread shaped - 'supposedly' like a curling stone. Picture a loaf of bread with a half mast, yet flacid. And yes, I used that word to illicit a visual) handle sticking out of the middle and you see what I'm talking about. He presented this loaf to one of the male curlers and I swear, I wish I had a picture of the look on the guy's face - he honestly did not know what to say - but you oculd just tell...he want to say...something!

I've seen that thing twice. Both times the recepient was stunned. Can't say I blame them :laugh: He swears some local baker makes them just for Fred the Tripp clone to give to his interview victims, I mean subjects. It does elicit interesting facial reactions and is a scream if you haven't seen one yet.

[Guyute]

lol. I didn't see them given to anyone... sorry I missed that.
I did see one sitting on the desk though as they panned away... quite funny.

and nice comparison to 9ball IS. (a game I'm also very fond of. luckily I have a fancy Olhausen table in my bar room. wheeeee. lol)

[Guyute]

lol. I didn't see them given to anyone... sorry I missed that.
I did see one sitting on the desk though as they panned away... quite funny.

and nice comparison to 9ball IS. (a game I'm also very fond of. luckily I have a fancy Olhausen table in my bar room. wheeeee. lol)

[Guyute]

lol. I didn't see them given to anyone... sorry I missed that.
I did see one sitting on the desk though as they panned away... quite funny.

and nice comparison to 9ball IS. (a game I'm also very fond of. luckily I have a fancy Olhausen table in my bar room. wheeeee. lol)

[Guyute]

lol. I didn't see them given to anyone... sorry I missed that.
I did see one sitting on the desk though as they panned away... quite funny.

and nice comparison to 9ball IS. (a game I'm also very fond of. luckily I have a fancy Olhausen table in my bar room. wheeeee. lol)

[Guyute]

lol. I didn't see them given to anyone... sorry I missed that.
I did see one sitting on the desk though as they panned away... quite funny.

and nice comparison to 9ball IS. (a game I'm also very fond of. luckily I have a fancy Olhausen table in my bar room. wheeeee. lol)

[Guyute]

lol. I didn't see them given to anyone... sorry I missed that.
I did see one sitting on the desk though as they panned away... quite funny.

and nice comparison to 9ball IS. (a game I'm also very fond of. luckily I have a fancy Olhausen table in my bar room. wheeeee. lol)

[Guyute]

lol. I didn't see them given to anyone... sorry I missed that.
I did see one sitting on the desk though as they panned away... quite funny.

and nice comparison to 9ball IS. (a game I'm also very fond of. luckily I have a fancy Olhausen table in my bar room. wheeeee. lol)

[Alicia]

OK, comparing it to 9-ball gave me a better understanding...thanks!

[Alicia]

OK, comparing it to 9-ball gave me a better understanding...thanks!

[Alicia]

OK, comparing it to 9-ball gave me a better understanding...thanks!

[Alicia]

OK, comparing it to 9-ball gave me a better understanding...thanks!

[Alicia]

OK, comparing it to 9-ball gave me a better understanding...thanks!

[Alicia]

OK, comparing it to 9-ball gave me a better understanding...thanks!

[Alicia]

OK, comparing it to 9-ball gave me a better understanding...thanks!

[Canesluver]

Thanks, folks - If it's over before Sunday, though, I doubt I'll get to watch it anyway, since I'm out-of-town on business working 12- to 14-hour days for a few more days.

I guess it just seems so un-Olympic-like to me. It just looks like a hobby, to me. I mean-- pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

[Canesluver]

Thanks, folks - If it's over before Sunday, though, I doubt I'll get to watch it anyway, since I'm out-of-town on business working 12- to 14-hour days for a few more days.

I guess it just seems so un-Olympic-like to me. It just looks like a hobby, to me. I mean-- pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

[Canesluver]

Thanks, folks - If it's over before Sunday, though, I doubt I'll get to watch it anyway, since I'm out-of-town on business working 12- to 14-hour days for a few more days.

I guess it just seems so un-Olympic-like to me. It just looks like a hobby, to me. I mean-- pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

[Canesluver]

Thanks, folks - If it's over before Sunday, though, I doubt I'll get to watch it anyway, since I'm out-of-town on business working 12- to 14-hour days for a few more days.

I guess it just seems so un-Olympic-like to me. It just looks like a hobby, to me. I mean-- pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

[Canesluver]

Thanks, folks - If it's over before Sunday, though, I doubt I'll get to watch it anyway, since I'm out-of-town on business working 12- to 14-hour days for a few more days.

I guess it just seems so un-Olympic-like to me. It just looks like a hobby, to me. I mean-- pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

[Canesluver]

Thanks, folks - If it's over before Sunday, though, I doubt I'll get to watch it anyway, since I'm out-of-town on business working 12- to 14-hour days for a few more days.

I guess it just seems so un-Olympic-like to me. It just looks like a hobby, to me. I mean-- pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

[Canesluver]

Thanks, folks - If it's over before Sunday, though, I doubt I'll get to watch it anyway, since I'm out-of-town on business working 12- to 14-hour days for a few more days.

I guess it just seems so un-Olympic-like to me. It just looks like a hobby, to me. I mean-- pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

[goalie33]

I may get flamed to death by saying this, but here goes...

While curling is more of a "game" than a "sport" per se, at least the competitors decide the winner. Anything that uses a judge to determine the results (figure skating, diving, gymnastics) is not a sport in my eyes, regardless of the fact that it requires amazing athleticism.

[goalie33]

I may get flamed to death by saying this, but here goes...

While curling is more of a "game" than a "sport" per se, at least the competitors decide the winner. Anything that uses a judge to determine the results (figure skating, diving, gymnastics) is not a sport in my eyes, regardless of the fact that it requires amazing athleticism.

[goalie33]

I may get flamed to death by saying this, but here goes...

While curling is more of a "game" than a "sport" per se, at least the competitors decide the winner. Anything that uses a judge to determine the results (figure skating, diving, gymnastics) is not a sport in my eyes, regardless of the fact that it requires amazing athleticism.

[goalie33]

I may get flamed to death by saying this, but here goes...

While curling is more of a "game" than a "sport" per se, at least the competitors decide the winner. Anything that uses a judge to determine the results (figure skating, diving, gymnastics) is not a sport in my eyes, regardless of the fact that it requires amazing athleticism.

[goalie33]

I may get flamed to death by saying this, but here goes...

While curling is more of a "game" than a "sport" per se, at least the competitors decide the winner. Anything that uses a judge to determine the results (figure skating, diving, gymnastics) is not a sport in my eyes, regardless of the fact that it requires amazing athleticism.

[goalie33]

I may get flamed to death by saying this, but here goes...

While curling is more of a "game" than a "sport" per se, at least the competitors decide the winner. Anything that uses a judge to determine the results (figure skating, diving, gymnastics) is not a sport in my eyes, regardless of the fact that it requires amazing athleticism.

[goalie33]

I may get flamed to death by saying this, but here goes...

While curling is more of a "game" than a "sport" per se, at least the competitors decide the winner. Anything that uses a judge to determine the results (figure skating, diving, gymnastics) is not a sport in my eyes, regardless of the fact that it requires amazing athleticism.

[nccanes]

I get what you're saying G33, but there aren't that many sports where officials or judges don't have an involvement in the outcome (meaning human error and/or bias is possible). If the competitors submit to the rules of the event, including dependecy on judges, I'd say it's a sport/competition/whatever.

Hockey refs are instrumental in how hockey is played. Ski jumping (the regular kind), the half pipe, and the moguls/freestyle all have judges.

You can argue that the judging isn't always accurate like any armchair quarterback would, but the same can be said (to some extent) about the refs in hockey and soccer. The awarding of PPs or PSs can be critical - and sometimes the refs are wrong. The athletes that play those sports know that it comes with the territory.

Anyway, I don't get caught up in what is part of the olympics and what isn't - I just watch what shows up on TV. :beatup:

[nccanes]

I get what you're saying G33, but there aren't that many sports where officials or judges don't have an involvement in the outcome (meaning human error and/or bias is possible). If the competitors submit to the rules of the event, including dependecy on judges, I'd say it's a sport/competition/whatever.

Hockey refs are instrumental in how hockey is played. Ski jumping (the regular kind), the half pipe, and the moguls/freestyle all have judges.

You can argue that the judging isn't always accurate like any armchair quarterback would, but the same can be said (to some extent) about the refs in hockey and soccer. The awarding of PPs or PSs can be critical - and sometimes the refs are wrong. The athletes that play those sports know that it comes with the territory.

Anyway, I don't get caught up in what is part of the olympics and what isn't - I just watch what shows up on TV. :beatup:

[nccanes]

I get what you're saying G33, but there aren't that many sports where officials or judges don't have an involvement in the outcome (meaning human error and/or bias is possible). If the competitors submit to the rules of the event, including dependecy on judges, I'd say it's a sport/competition/whatever.

Hockey refs are instrumental in how hockey is played. Ski jumping (the regular kind), the half pipe, and the moguls/freestyle all have judges.

You can argue that the judging isn't always accurate like any armchair quarterback would, but the same can be said (to some extent) about the refs in hockey and soccer. The awarding of PPs or PSs can be critical - and sometimes the refs are wrong. The athletes that play those sports know that it comes with the territory.

Anyway, I don't get caught up in what is part of the olympics and what isn't - I just watch what shows up on TV. :beatup:

[nccanes]

I get what you're saying G33, but there aren't that many sports where officials or judges don't have an involvement in the outcome (meaning human error and/or bias is possible). If the competitors submit to the rules of the event, including dependecy on judges, I'd say it's a sport/competition/whatever.

Hockey refs are instrumental in how hockey is played. Ski jumping (the regular kind), the half pipe, and the moguls/freestyle all have judges.

You can argue that the judging isn't always accurate like any armchair quarterback would, but the same can be said (to some extent) about the refs in hockey and soccer. The awarding of PPs or PSs can be critical - and sometimes the refs are wrong. The athletes that play those sports know that it comes with the territory.

Anyway, I don't get caught up in what is part of the olympics and what isn't - I just watch what shows up on TV. :beatup:

[nccanes]

I get what you're saying G33, but there aren't that many sports where officials or judges don't have an involvement in the outcome (meaning human error and/or bias is possible). If the competitors submit to the rules of the event, including dependecy on judges, I'd say it's a sport/competition/whatever.

Hockey refs are instrumental in how hockey is played. Ski jumping (the regular kind), the half pipe, and the moguls/freestyle all have judges.

You can argue that the judging isn't always accurate like any armchair quarterback would, but the same can be said (to some extent) about the refs in hockey and soccer. The awarding of PPs or PSs can be critical - and sometimes the refs are wrong. The athletes that play those sports know that it comes with the territory.

Anyway, I don't get caught up in what is part of the olympics and what isn't - I just watch what shows up on TV. :beatup:

[nccanes]

I get what you're saying G33, but there aren't that many sports where officials or judges don't have an involvement in the outcome (meaning human error and/or bias is possible). If the competitors submit to the rules of the event, including dependecy on judges, I'd say it's a sport/competition/whatever.

Hockey refs are instrumental in how hockey is played. Ski jumping (the regular kind), the half pipe, and the moguls/freestyle all have judges.

You can argue that the judging isn't always accurate like any armchair quarterback would, but the same can be said (to some extent) about the refs in hockey and soccer. The awarding of PPs or PSs can be critical - and sometimes the refs are wrong. The athletes that play those sports know that it comes with the territory.

Anyway, I don't get caught up in what is part of the olympics and what isn't - I just watch what shows up on TV. :beatup:

[nccanes]

I get what you're saying G33, but there aren't that many sports where officials or judges don't have an involvement in the outcome (meaning human error and/or bias is possible). If the competitors submit to the rules of the event, including dependecy on judges, I'd say it's a sport/competition/whatever.

Hockey refs are instrumental in how hockey is played. Ski jumping (the regular kind), the half pipe, and the moguls/freestyle all have judges.

You can argue that the judging isn't always accurate like any armchair quarterback would, but the same can be said (to some extent) about the refs in hockey and soccer. The awarding of PPs or PSs can be critical - and sometimes the refs are wrong. The athletes that play those sports know that it comes with the territory.

Anyway, I don't get caught up in what is part of the olympics and what isn't - I just watch what shows up on TV. :beatup:

[goalie33]

There's no getting around the human element, of course. A judge has to make sure that a skier doesn't straddle a gate or a speed skater doesn't clip too many corners. When it comes down to it, though, the fastest (wo)man wins. If we could rely on the honor system, there'd be no need for judges. Same goes for hockey and basketball. If we could trust players and coaches to call their own infractions, we wouldn't need officials other than someone on the sideline to run the clock and scoreboard and record the fouls. I suppose by the same token that figure skaters and divers could choose their own winners by the honor system, but my point is that there's a quantification in these events that does not exist without judging, whereas there's an intrinsic scoring system that is the direct result of the players' actions in the other events.

With all that said, I wouldn't be opposed to restricting the Olympics, both winter and summer, to higher/longer/faster/stronger events.

[goalie33]

There's no getting around the human element, of course. A judge has to make sure that a skier doesn't straddle a gate or a speed skater doesn't clip too many corners. When it comes down to it, though, the fastest (wo)man wins. If we could rely on the honor system, there'd be no need for judges. Same goes for hockey and basketball. If we could trust players and coaches to call their own infractions, we wouldn't need officials other than someone on the sideline to run the clock and scoreboard and record the fouls. I suppose by the same token that figure skaters and divers could choose their own winners by the honor system, but my point is that there's a quantification in these events that does not exist without judging, whereas there's an intrinsic scoring system that is the direct result of the players' actions in the other events.

With all that said, I wouldn't be opposed to restricting the Olympics, both winter and summer, to higher/longer/faster/stronger events.

[goalie33]

There's no getting around the human element, of course. A judge has to make sure that a skier doesn't straddle a gate or a speed skater doesn't clip too many corners. When it comes down to it, though, the fastest (wo)man wins. If we could rely on the honor system, there'd be no need for judges. Same goes for hockey and basketball. If we could trust players and coaches to call their own infractions, we wouldn't need officials other than someone on the sideline to run the clock and scoreboard and record the fouls. I suppose by the same token that figure skaters and divers could choose their own winners by the honor system, but my point is that there's a quantification in these events that does not exist without judging, whereas there's an intrinsic scoring system that is the direct result of the players' actions in the other events.

With all that said, I wouldn't be opposed to restricting the Olympics, both winter and summer, to higher/longer/faster/stronger events.

[goalie33]

There's no getting around the human element, of course. A judge has to make sure that a skier doesn't straddle a gate or a speed skater doesn't clip too many corners. When it comes down to it, though, the fastest (wo)man wins. If we could rely on the honor system, there'd be no need for judges. Same goes for hockey and basketball. If we could trust players and coaches to call their own infractions, we wouldn't need officials other than someone on the sideline to run the clock and scoreboard and record the fouls. I suppose by the same token that figure skaters and divers could choose their own winners by the honor system, but my point is that there's a quantification in these events that does not exist without judging, whereas there's an intrinsic scoring system that is the direct result of the players' actions in the other events.

With all that said, I wouldn't be opposed to restricting the Olympics, both winter and summer, to higher/longer/faster/stronger events.

[goalie33]

There's no getting around the human element, of course. A judge has to make sure that a skier doesn't straddle a gate or a speed skater doesn't clip too many corners. When it comes down to it, though, the fastest (wo)man wins. If we could rely on the honor system, there'd be no need for judges. Same goes for hockey and basketball. If we could trust players and coaches to call their own infractions, we wouldn't need officials other than someone on the sideline to run the clock and scoreboard and record the fouls. I suppose by the same token that figure skaters and divers could choose their own winners by the honor system, but my point is that there's a quantification in these events that does not exist without judging, whereas there's an intrinsic scoring system that is the direct result of the players' actions in the other events.

With all that said, I wouldn't be opposed to restricting the Olympics, both winter and summer, to higher/longer/faster/stronger events.

[goalie33]

There's no getting around the human element, of course. A judge has to make sure that a skier doesn't straddle a gate or a speed skater doesn't clip too many corners. When it comes down to it, though, the fastest (wo)man wins. If we could rely on the honor system, there'd be no need for judges. Same goes for hockey and basketball. If we could trust players and coaches to call their own infractions, we wouldn't need officials other than someone on the sideline to run the clock and scoreboard and record the fouls. I suppose by the same token that figure skaters and divers could choose their own winners by the honor system, but my point is that there's a quantification in these events that does not exist without judging, whereas there's an intrinsic scoring system that is the direct result of the players' actions in the other events.

With all that said, I wouldn't be opposed to restricting the Olympics, both winter and summer, to higher/longer/faster/stronger events.

[goalie33]

There's no getting around the human element, of course. A judge has to make sure that a skier doesn't straddle a gate or a speed skater doesn't clip too many corners. When it comes down to it, though, the fastest (wo)man wins. If we could rely on the honor system, there'd be no need for judges. Same goes for hockey and basketball. If we could trust players and coaches to call their own infractions, we wouldn't need officials other than someone on the sideline to run the clock and scoreboard and record the fouls. I suppose by the same token that figure skaters and divers could choose their own winners by the honor system, but my point is that there's a quantification in these events that does not exist without judging, whereas there's an intrinsic scoring system that is the direct result of the players' actions in the other events.

With all that said, I wouldn't be opposed to restricting the Olympics, both winter and summer, to higher/longer/faster/stronger events.

[Alicia]

pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

Depends on who you talk to.

[Alicia]

pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

Depends on who you talk to.

[Alicia]

pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

Depends on who you talk to.

[Alicia]

pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

Depends on who you talk to.

[Alicia]

pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

Depends on who you talk to.

[Alicia]

pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

Depends on who you talk to.

[Alicia]

pool is a game-- not a sport, right?

Depends on who you talk to.

[Guyute]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

[Guyute]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

[Guyute]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

[Guyute]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

[Guyute]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

[Guyute]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

[Guyute]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

[IceSaber]

I'm seriously thinking about it.

[IceSaber]

I'm seriously thinking about it.

[IceSaber]

I'm seriously thinking about it.

[IceSaber]

I'm seriously thinking about it.

[IceSaber]

I'm seriously thinking about it.

[IceSaber]

I'm seriously thinking about it.

[IceSaber]

I'm seriously thinking about it.

[StormChaserBH]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

Thinking about seeing if my wife wants to go... as we've been watching the matches pretty religiously. Problem.... kids -- 8AM Saturday not the best time to find a babysitter....

[StormChaserBH]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

Thinking about seeing if my wife wants to go... as we've been watching the matches pretty religiously. Problem.... kids -- 8AM Saturday not the best time to find a babysitter....

[StormChaserBH]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

Thinking about seeing if my wife wants to go... as we've been watching the matches pretty religiously. Problem.... kids -- 8AM Saturday not the best time to find a babysitter....

[StormChaserBH]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

Thinking about seeing if my wife wants to go... as we've been watching the matches pretty religiously. Problem.... kids -- 8AM Saturday not the best time to find a babysitter....

[StormChaserBH]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

Thinking about seeing if my wife wants to go... as we've been watching the matches pretty religiously. Problem.... kids -- 8AM Saturday not the best time to find a babysitter....

[StormChaserBH]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

Thinking about seeing if my wife wants to go... as we've been watching the matches pretty religiously. Problem.... kids -- 8AM Saturday not the best time to find a babysitter....

[StormChaserBH]

OK guys - there's a LEARN TO CURL at the Factory on Saturday the 25th from 9am to 11am; $15. There IS a Triangle Curling club!

How about THEM stones?

so- anyone going?? :)
Click here for Intro to Curling registration. (http://www.factoryicehouse.com/Intro%20to%20Curling%20Appn.pdf)

Thinking about seeing if my wife wants to go... as we've been watching the matches pretty religiously. Problem.... kids -- 8AM Saturday not the best time to find a babysitter....

[Guyute]

yeah, I hear that.

[Guyute]

yeah, I hear that.

[Guyute]

yeah, I hear that.

[Guyute]

yeah, I hear that.

[Guyute]

yeah, I hear that.

[Guyute]

yeah, I hear that.

[Guyute]

yeah, I hear that.

[IceSaber]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

[IceSaber]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

[IceSaber]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

[IceSaber]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

[IceSaber]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

[IceSaber]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

[IceSaber]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

[StormChaserBH]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

Hmm, thanks for mentioning that... good idea.

I found out who from the Factory website (www.eatshopplay.com), called their number, and I get a "that number disconnected" recording.... and looking at other locations for that company (Right Time Kids), Saturday hours start at noon. Drat.

[StormChaserBH]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

Hmm, thanks for mentioning that... good idea.

I found out who from the Factory website (www.eatshopplay.com), called their number, and I get a "that number disconnected" recording.... and looking at other locations for that company (Right Time Kids), Saturday hours start at noon. Drat.

[StormChaserBH]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

Hmm, thanks for mentioning that... good idea.

I found out who from the Factory website (www.eatshopplay.com), called their number, and I get a "that number disconnected" recording.... and looking at other locations for that company (Right Time Kids), Saturday hours start at noon. Drat.

[StormChaserBH]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

Hmm, thanks for mentioning that... good idea.

I found out who from the Factory website (www.eatshopplay.com), called their number, and I get a "that number disconnected" recording.... and looking at other locations for that company (Right Time Kids), Saturday hours start at noon. Drat.

[StormChaserBH]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

Hmm, thanks for mentioning that... good idea.

I found out who from the Factory website (www.eatshopplay.com), called their number, and I get a "that number disconnected" recording.... and looking at other locations for that company (Right Time Kids), Saturday hours start at noon. Drat.

[StormChaserBH]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

Hmm, thanks for mentioning that... good idea.

I found out who from the Factory website (www.eatshopplay.com), called their number, and I get a "that number disconnected" recording.... and looking at other locations for that company (Right Time Kids), Saturday hours start at noon. Drat.

[StormChaserBH]

I believe there's a drop in day care AT the Factory - not sure what time it opens, but I believe the rates are reasonable...

Hmm, thanks for mentioning that... good idea.

I found out who from the Factory website (www.eatshopplay.com), called their number, and I get a "that number disconnected" recording.... and looking at other locations for that company (Right Time Kids), Saturday hours start at noon. Drat.

[Shell]

I think we're all planning on going, Cole and I will watch :) Looks like fun stuff to do at the factory, I've never been. 8 on a saturday is damn rough though!! Big question though - Is it really this Saturday? I clicked on the links and they all say March 11th??

[Shell]

I think we're all planning on going, Cole and I will watch :) Looks like fun stuff to do at the factory, I've never been. 8 on a saturday is damn rough though!! Big question though - Is it really this Saturday? I clicked on the links and they all say March 11th??

[Shell]

I think we're all planning on going, Cole and I will watch :) Looks like fun stuff to do at the factory, I've never been. 8 on a saturday is damn rough though!! Big question though - Is it really this Saturday? I clicked on the links and they all say March 11th??

[Shell]

I think we're all planning on going, Cole and I will watch :) Looks like fun stuff to do at the factory, I've never been. 8 on a saturday is damn rough though!! Big question though - Is it really this Saturday? I clicked on the links and they all say March 11th??

[Shell]

I think we're all planning on going, Cole and I will watch :) Looks like fun stuff to do at the factory, I've never been. 8 on a saturday is damn rough though!! Big question though - Is it really this Saturday? I clicked on the links and they all say March 11th??

[Shell]

I think we're all planning on going, Cole and I will watch :) Looks like fun stuff to do at the factory, I've never been. 8 on a saturday is damn rough though!! Big question though - Is it really this Saturday? I clicked on the links and they all say March 11th??

[Shell]

I think we're all planning on going, Cole and I will watch :) Looks like fun stuff to do at the factory, I've never been. 8 on a saturday is damn rough though!! Big question though - Is it really this Saturday? I clicked on the links and they all say March 11th??

[talkingcanes]

I was really wanting to do this, but I can't this Saturday and March 11 I'll be in Chicago. Guess my future as an Olympic curler is at risk :laugh:

[talkingcanes]

I was really wanting to do this, but I can't this Saturday and March 11 I'll be in Chicago. Guess my future as an Olympic curler is at risk :laugh:

[talkingcanes]

I was really wanting to do this, but I can't this Saturday and March 11 I'll be in Chicago. Guess my future as an Olympic curler is at risk :laugh:

[talkingcanes]

I was really wanting to do this, but I can't this Saturday and March 11 I'll be in Chicago. Guess my future as an Olympic curler is at risk :laugh:

[talkingcanes]

I was really wanting to do this, but I can't this Saturday and March 11 I'll be in Chicago. Guess my future as an Olympic curler is at risk :laugh:

[talkingcanes]

I was really wanting to do this, but I can't this Saturday and March 11 I'll be in Chicago. Guess my future as an Olympic curler is at risk :laugh:

[talkingcanes]

I was really wanting to do this, but I can't this Saturday and March 11 I'll be in Chicago. Guess my future as an Olympic curler is at risk :laugh:

[Guyute]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

[Guyute]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

[Guyute]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

[Guyute]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

[Guyute]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

[Guyute]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

[Guyute]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

[StormChaserBH]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

It could be that tomorrow's is full (the commentators on the games can't stop talking about all the interest around the country, web site hits, emails, etc...) and they added another one on 3/11 ?? Either way, I've got plans that morning (cookin' pancakes for my daughter's sleepover birthday party), so I guess we're out.


Edit: I was right -- see http://www.trianglecurling.com/ And they also mention a possible 3rd date if enough interest.

[StormChaserBH]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

It could be that tomorrow's is full (the commentators on the games can't stop talking about all the interest around the country, web site hits, emails, etc...) and they added another one on 3/11 ?? Either way, I've got plans that morning (cookin' pancakes for my daughter's sleepover birthday party), so I guess we're out.


Edit: I was right -- see http://www.trianglecurling.com/ And they also mention a possible 3rd date if enough interest.

[StormChaserBH]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

It could be that tomorrow's is full (the commentators on the games can't stop talking about all the interest around the country, web site hits, emails, etc...) and they added another one on 3/11 ?? Either way, I've got plans that morning (cookin' pancakes for my daughter's sleepover birthday party), so I guess we're out.


Edit: I was right -- see http://www.trianglecurling.com/ And they also mention a possible 3rd date if enough interest.

[StormChaserBH]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

It could be that tomorrow's is full (the commentators on the games can't stop talking about all the interest around the country, web site hits, emails, etc...) and they added another one on 3/11 ?? Either way, I've got plans that morning (cookin' pancakes for my daughter's sleepover birthday party), so I guess we're out.


Edit: I was right -- see http://www.trianglecurling.com/ And they also mention a possible 3rd date if enough interest.

[StormChaserBH]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

It could be that tomorrow's is full (the commentators on the games can't stop talking about all the interest around the country, web site hits, emails, etc...) and they added another one on 3/11 ?? Either way, I've got plans that morning (cookin' pancakes for my daughter's sleepover birthday party), so I guess we're out.


Edit: I was right -- see http://www.trianglecurling.com/ And they also mention a possible 3rd date if enough interest.

[StormChaserBH]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

It could be that tomorrow's is full (the commentators on the games can't stop talking about all the interest around the country, web site hits, emails, etc...) and they added another one on 3/11 ?? Either way, I've got plans that morning (cookin' pancakes for my daughter's sleepover birthday party), so I guess we're out.


Edit: I was right -- see http://www.trianglecurling.com/ And they also mention a possible 3rd date if enough interest.

[StormChaserBH]

It looks like they changed the date :(

It definitely used to be the 25th... and now it definitely does say March 11th. damn glad I went to print the reg form this morning... and didn't find out after hauling out there at dark-30 in the morning. (oh, and also it says it starts 8:30 now... thought it was 9 before. so they're making us wait a couple more weeks And starting early?. don't they know curling is a drunk's sport?? let me sleep in some. sheeesh!)

It could be that tomorrow's is full (the commentators on the games can't stop talking about all the interest around the country, web site hits, emails, etc...) and they added another one on 3/11 ?? Either way, I've got plans that morning (cookin' pancakes for my daughter's sleepover birthday party), so I guess we're out.


Edit: I was right -- see http://www.trianglecurling.com/ And they also mention a possible 3rd date if enough interest.

[IceSaber]

I'm in FLA for the CAnes back to back, damnit! I wanted to do this...

[IceSaber]

I'm in FLA for the CAnes back to back, damnit! I wanted to do this...

[IceSaber]

I'm in FLA for the CAnes back to back, damnit! I wanted to do this...

[IceSaber]

I'm in FLA for the CAnes back to back, damnit! I wanted to do this...

[IceSaber]

I'm in FLA for the CAnes back to back, damnit! I wanted to do this...

[IceSaber]

I'm in FLA for the CAnes back to back, damnit! I wanted to do this...

[IceSaber]

I'm in FLA for the CAnes back to back, damnit! I wanted to do this...

[Guyute]

I just called and signed up for the 11th. She said they already have about 23 active people, and another 20 or so that she's waiting on forms from. I think they'll be adding a 3rd class. lol. crazy.

anyway, I'll be there. and I guess I'll signup on the triangle curling club's list too. :)

[Guyute]

I just called and signed up for the 11th. She said they already have about 23 active people, and another 20 or so that she's waiting on forms from. I think they'll be adding a 3rd class. lol. crazy.

anyway, I'll be there. and I guess I'll signup on the triangle curling club's list too. :)

[Guyute]

I just called and signed up for the 11th. She said they already have about 23 active people, and another 20 or so that she's waiting on forms from. I think they'll be adding a 3rd class. lol. crazy.

anyway, I'll be there. and I guess I'll signup on the triangle curling club's list too. :)

[Guyute]

I just called and signed up for the 11th. She said they already have about 23 active people, and another 20 or so that she's waiting on forms from. I think they'll be adding a 3rd class. lol. crazy.

anyway, I'll be there. and I guess I'll signup on the triangle curling club's list too. :)

[Guyute]

I just called and signed up for the 11th. She said they already have about 23 active people, and another 20 or so that she's waiting on forms from. I think they'll be adding a 3rd class. lol. crazy.

anyway, I'll be there. and I guess I'll signup on the triangle curling club's list too. :)

[Guyute]

I just called and signed up for the 11th. She said they already have about 23 active people, and another 20 or so that she's waiting on forms from. I think they'll be adding a 3rd class. lol. crazy.

anyway, I'll be there. and I guess I'll signup on the triangle curling club's list too. :)

[Guyute]

I just called and signed up for the 11th. She said they already have about 23 active people, and another 20 or so that she's waiting on forms from. I think they'll be adding a 3rd class. lol. crazy.

anyway, I'll be there. and I guess I'll signup on the triangle curling club's list too. :)

[Canesluver]

The N&O ran a story about the curling classes yesterday:

Curling - it's not as easy as it looks

by Cheryl Johnston Sadgrove, Staff Writer

After watching the U.S. men's curling team sweep its way onto the Olympic podium last week, Jonathan Grice decided to try the game himself.

Grice, 21, was among more than 30 people who turned out for a group lesson taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest on Saturday. He learned firsthand that curling is not as easy as it looks.

"You think, oh, it's ice, it's not going to be that hard. But just staying upright -- it's difficult," said Grice who, like many, took a few falls while learning to slide across the ice.

Curling involves gliding a heavy, polished granite stone across an ice rink and into the center of a bull's-eye painted on the ice. A curling team has four members -- one who launches the rock, two who sweep furiously in front of it to melt the ice and keep it gliding and a fourth who stands at the bull's-eye, called the "house," to direct his teammates.

Americans were exposed to curling at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games four years ago, but the Turin games have drummed up more interest in the sport for the Triangle Curling Club. Kathy Jackson, one of the club's founders, said she thinks that is because full games were televised as the U.S. men's team worked its way to a bronze medal Friday.

It also helps that there are some young guys on that team, she added.

"I really think it makes people think 'Wow, that isn't just for old and decrepit people,' " said Jackson, gesturing to the handful of teenagers on the ice.

When the club saw a spike in e-mail messages from people interested in giving the sport a try, it arranged two public classes that quickly filled.

The Triangle Curling Club, created by a small group of mostly transplanted Canadians 11 years ago, has about 30 members and plays pickup games. Club members say they hope to add enough people to establish a league with scheduled games.

"We're hoping we can continue the momentum," Jackson said. "It's a lot of fun when you get a real league and competition going."

After their evening games, club members try to keep up the curling tradition of going out for a few rounds of drinks -- winners buy first.

For most people at the lesson, everything about the sport was new. Early arrivals watched as members cut three-ringed circles at both ends of the rink and outlined them with blue and red markers.

Members then shook droplets of water on the ice to bead it, which helps the rocks spin.

Beginners spent the first hour going through the six-step motion of bending the knees and sliding on the ice with a broom in one hand while giving the rock a good push with the other. Then they learned to aim the rock and sweep.

Curlers wear special, slick-soled shoes. The beginners Saturday stuck duct tape to the bottom of one shoe to get a slippery effect.

Derek Swartz said he expected curling would be difficult. After nearly two hours, he and girlfriend Merri Justice, both 35, were successfully pushing the rock clear across the rink to the house.

"I like it," Justice said. "I can see where it would take a lot of practice. It's harder than it looks."

Club member Brian Schoolman said most people pick up the basics pretty quickly. Schoolman, 34, took his first lesson with the club after being inspired by the Salt Lake City Olympic games.

"When you pick up a sport at 30 and still have a chance to make it to the U.S. Olympic team, theoretically, that makes it more approachable to average people," Schoolman said.

The club plans to hold more lessons. For more information, go to www.trianglecurling.com.

http://www.newsobserver.com/media/2006/02/26/reg-1199387-750789.embedded.jpg
Ed Fox of Wake Forest takes a tumble while learning how to curl at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest. The class, taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club, was 'a good way to spend a Saturday morning: on my heinie,' he says. :lol: (that'd be me!)

[Canesluver]

The N&O ran a story about the curling classes yesterday:

Curling - it's not as easy as it looks

by Cheryl Johnston Sadgrove, Staff Writer

After watching the U.S. men's curling team sweep its way onto the Olympic podium last week, Jonathan Grice decided to try the game himself.

Grice, 21, was among more than 30 people who turned out for a group lesson taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest on Saturday. He learned firsthand that curling is not as easy as it looks.

"You think, oh, it's ice, it's not going to be that hard. But just staying upright -- it's difficult," said Grice who, like many, took a few falls while learning to slide across the ice.

Curling involves gliding a heavy, polished granite stone across an ice rink and into the center of a bull's-eye painted on the ice. A curling team has four members -- one who launches the rock, two who sweep furiously in front of it to melt the ice and keep it gliding and a fourth who stands at the bull's-eye, called the "house," to direct his teammates.

Americans were exposed to curling at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games four years ago, but the Turin games have drummed up more interest in the sport for the Triangle Curling Club. Kathy Jackson, one of the club's founders, said she thinks that is because full games were televised as the U.S. men's team worked its way to a bronze medal Friday.

It also helps that there are some young guys on that team, she added.

"I really think it makes people think 'Wow, that isn't just for old and decrepit people,' " said Jackson, gesturing to the handful of teenagers on the ice.

When the club saw a spike in e-mail messages from people interested in giving the sport a try, it arranged two public classes that quickly filled.

The Triangle Curling Club, created by a small group of mostly transplanted Canadians 11 years ago, has about 30 members and plays pickup games. Club members say they hope to add enough people to establish a league with scheduled games.

"We're hoping we can continue the momentum," Jackson said. "It's a lot of fun when you get a real league and competition going."

After their evening games, club members try to keep up the curling tradition of going out for a few rounds of drinks -- winners buy first.

For most people at the lesson, everything about the sport was new. Early arrivals watched as members cut three-ringed circles at both ends of the rink and outlined them with blue and red markers.

Members then shook droplets of water on the ice to bead it, which helps the rocks spin.

Beginners spent the first hour going through the six-step motion of bending the knees and sliding on the ice with a broom in one hand while giving the rock a good push with the other. Then they learned to aim the rock and sweep.

Curlers wear special, slick-soled shoes. The beginners Saturday stuck duct tape to the bottom of one shoe to get a slippery effect.

Derek Swartz said he expected curling would be difficult. After nearly two hours, he and girlfriend Merri Justice, both 35, were successfully pushing the rock clear across the rink to the house.

"I like it," Justice said. "I can see where it would take a lot of practice. It's harder than it looks."

Club member Brian Schoolman said most people pick up the basics pretty quickly. Schoolman, 34, took his first lesson with the club after being inspired by the Salt Lake City Olympic games.

"When you pick up a sport at 30 and still have a chance to make it to the U.S. Olympic team, theoretically, that makes it more approachable to average people," Schoolman said.

The club plans to hold more lessons. For more information, go to www.trianglecurling.com.

http://www.newsobserver.com/media/2006/02/26/reg-1199387-750789.embedded.jpg
Ed Fox of Wake Forest takes a tumble while learning how to curl at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest. The class, taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club, was 'a good way to spend a Saturday morning: on my heinie,' he says. :lol: (that'd be me!)

[Canesluver]

The N&O ran a story about the curling classes yesterday:

Curling - it's not as easy as it looks

by Cheryl Johnston Sadgrove, Staff Writer

After watching the U.S. men's curling team sweep its way onto the Olympic podium last week, Jonathan Grice decided to try the game himself.

Grice, 21, was among more than 30 people who turned out for a group lesson taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest on Saturday. He learned firsthand that curling is not as easy as it looks.

"You think, oh, it's ice, it's not going to be that hard. But just staying upright -- it's difficult," said Grice who, like many, took a few falls while learning to slide across the ice.

Curling involves gliding a heavy, polished granite stone across an ice rink and into the center of a bull's-eye painted on the ice. A curling team has four members -- one who launches the rock, two who sweep furiously in front of it to melt the ice and keep it gliding and a fourth who stands at the bull's-eye, called the "house," to direct his teammates.

Americans were exposed to curling at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games four years ago, but the Turin games have drummed up more interest in the sport for the Triangle Curling Club. Kathy Jackson, one of the club's founders, said she thinks that is because full games were televised as the U.S. men's team worked its way to a bronze medal Friday.

It also helps that there are some young guys on that team, she added.

"I really think it makes people think 'Wow, that isn't just for old and decrepit people,' " said Jackson, gesturing to the handful of teenagers on the ice.

When the club saw a spike in e-mail messages from people interested in giving the sport a try, it arranged two public classes that quickly filled.

The Triangle Curling Club, created by a small group of mostly transplanted Canadians 11 years ago, has about 30 members and plays pickup games. Club members say they hope to add enough people to establish a league with scheduled games.

"We're hoping we can continue the momentum," Jackson said. "It's a lot of fun when you get a real league and competition going."

After their evening games, club members try to keep up the curling tradition of going out for a few rounds of drinks -- winners buy first.

For most people at the lesson, everything about the sport was new. Early arrivals watched as members cut three-ringed circles at both ends of the rink and outlined them with blue and red markers.

Members then shook droplets of water on the ice to bead it, which helps the rocks spin.

Beginners spent the first hour going through the six-step motion of bending the knees and sliding on the ice with a broom in one hand while giving the rock a good push with the other. Then they learned to aim the rock and sweep.

Curlers wear special, slick-soled shoes. The beginners Saturday stuck duct tape to the bottom of one shoe to get a slippery effect.

Derek Swartz said he expected curling would be difficult. After nearly two hours, he and girlfriend Merri Justice, both 35, were successfully pushing the rock clear across the rink to the house.

"I like it," Justice said. "I can see where it would take a lot of practice. It's harder than it looks."

Club member Brian Schoolman said most people pick up the basics pretty quickly. Schoolman, 34, took his first lesson with the club after being inspired by the Salt Lake City Olympic games.

"When you pick up a sport at 30 and still have a chance to make it to the U.S. Olympic team, theoretically, that makes it more approachable to average people," Schoolman said.

The club plans to hold more lessons. For more information, go to www.trianglecurling.com.

http://www.newsobserver.com/media/2006/02/26/reg-1199387-750789.embedded.jpg
Ed Fox of Wake Forest takes a tumble while learning how to curl at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest. The class, taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club, was 'a good way to spend a Saturday morning: on my heinie,' he says. :lol: (that'd be me!)

[Canesluver]

The N&O ran a story about the curling classes yesterday:

Curling - it's not as easy as it looks

by Cheryl Johnston Sadgrove, Staff Writer

After watching the U.S. men's curling team sweep its way onto the Olympic podium last week, Jonathan Grice decided to try the game himself.

Grice, 21, was among more than 30 people who turned out for a group lesson taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest on Saturday. He learned firsthand that curling is not as easy as it looks.

"You think, oh, it's ice, it's not going to be that hard. But just staying upright -- it's difficult," said Grice who, like many, took a few falls while learning to slide across the ice.

Curling involves gliding a heavy, polished granite stone across an ice rink and into the center of a bull's-eye painted on the ice. A curling team has four members -- one who launches the rock, two who sweep furiously in front of it to melt the ice and keep it gliding and a fourth who stands at the bull's-eye, called the "house," to direct his teammates.

Americans were exposed to curling at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games four years ago, but the Turin games have drummed up more interest in the sport for the Triangle Curling Club. Kathy Jackson, one of the club's founders, said she thinks that is because full games were televised as the U.S. men's team worked its way to a bronze medal Friday.

It also helps that there are some young guys on that team, she added.

"I really think it makes people think 'Wow, that isn't just for old and decrepit people,' " said Jackson, gesturing to the handful of teenagers on the ice.

When the club saw a spike in e-mail messages from people interested in giving the sport a try, it arranged two public classes that quickly filled.

The Triangle Curling Club, created by a small group of mostly transplanted Canadians 11 years ago, has about 30 members and plays pickup games. Club members say they hope to add enough people to establish a league with scheduled games.

"We're hoping we can continue the momentum," Jackson said. "It's a lot of fun when you get a real league and competition going."

After their evening games, club members try to keep up the curling tradition of going out for a few rounds of drinks -- winners buy first.

For most people at the lesson, everything about the sport was new. Early arrivals watched as members cut three-ringed circles at both ends of the rink and outlined them with blue and red markers.

Members then shook droplets of water on the ice to bead it, which helps the rocks spin.

Beginners spent the first hour going through the six-step motion of bending the knees and sliding on the ice with a broom in one hand while giving the rock a good push with the other. Then they learned to aim the rock and sweep.

Curlers wear special, slick-soled shoes. The beginners Saturday stuck duct tape to the bottom of one shoe to get a slippery effect.

Derek Swartz said he expected curling would be difficult. After nearly two hours, he and girlfriend Merri Justice, both 35, were successfully pushing the rock clear across the rink to the house.

"I like it," Justice said. "I can see where it would take a lot of practice. It's harder than it looks."

Club member Brian Schoolman said most people pick up the basics pretty quickly. Schoolman, 34, took his first lesson with the club after being inspired by the Salt Lake City Olympic games.

"When you pick up a sport at 30 and still have a chance to make it to the U.S. Olympic team, theoretically, that makes it more approachable to average people," Schoolman said.

The club plans to hold more lessons. For more information, go to www.trianglecurling.com.

http://www.newsobserver.com/media/2006/02/26/reg-1199387-750789.embedded.jpg
Ed Fox of Wake Forest takes a tumble while learning how to curl at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest. The class, taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club, was 'a good way to spend a Saturday morning: on my heinie,' he says. :lol: (that'd be me!)

[Canesluver]

The N&O ran a story about the curling classes yesterday:

Curling - it's not as easy as it looks

by Cheryl Johnston Sadgrove, Staff Writer

After watching the U.S. men's curling team sweep its way onto the Olympic podium last week, Jonathan Grice decided to try the game himself.

Grice, 21, was among more than 30 people who turned out for a group lesson taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest on Saturday. He learned firsthand that curling is not as easy as it looks.

"You think, oh, it's ice, it's not going to be that hard. But just staying upright -- it's difficult," said Grice who, like many, took a few falls while learning to slide across the ice.

Curling involves gliding a heavy, polished granite stone across an ice rink and into the center of a bull's-eye painted on the ice. A curling team has four members -- one who launches the rock, two who sweep furiously in front of it to melt the ice and keep it gliding and a fourth who stands at the bull's-eye, called the "house," to direct his teammates.

Americans were exposed to curling at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games four years ago, but the Turin games have drummed up more interest in the sport for the Triangle Curling Club. Kathy Jackson, one of the club's founders, said she thinks that is because full games were televised as the U.S. men's team worked its way to a bronze medal Friday.

It also helps that there are some young guys on that team, she added.

"I really think it makes people think 'Wow, that isn't just for old and decrepit people,' " said Jackson, gesturing to the handful of teenagers on the ice.

When the club saw a spike in e-mail messages from people interested in giving the sport a try, it arranged two public classes that quickly filled.

The Triangle Curling Club, created by a small group of mostly transplanted Canadians 11 years ago, has about 30 members and plays pickup games. Club members say they hope to add enough people to establish a league with scheduled games.

"We're hoping we can continue the momentum," Jackson said. "It's a lot of fun when you get a real league and competition going."

After their evening games, club members try to keep up the curling tradition of going out for a few rounds of drinks -- winners buy first.

For most people at the lesson, everything about the sport was new. Early arrivals watched as members cut three-ringed circles at both ends of the rink and outlined them with blue and red markers.

Members then shook droplets of water on the ice to bead it, which helps the rocks spin.

Beginners spent the first hour going through the six-step motion of bending the knees and sliding on the ice with a broom in one hand while giving the rock a good push with the other. Then they learned to aim the rock and sweep.

Curlers wear special, slick-soled shoes. The beginners Saturday stuck duct tape to the bottom of one shoe to get a slippery effect.

Derek Swartz said he expected curling would be difficult. After nearly two hours, he and girlfriend Merri Justice, both 35, were successfully pushing the rock clear across the rink to the house.

"I like it," Justice said. "I can see where it would take a lot of practice. It's harder than it looks."

Club member Brian Schoolman said most people pick up the basics pretty quickly. Schoolman, 34, took his first lesson with the club after being inspired by the Salt Lake City Olympic games.

"When you pick up a sport at 30 and still have a chance to make it to the U.S. Olympic team, theoretically, that makes it more approachable to average people," Schoolman said.

The club plans to hold more lessons. For more information, go to www.trianglecurling.com.

http://www.newsobserver.com/media/2006/02/26/reg-1199387-750789.embedded.jpg
Ed Fox of Wake Forest takes a tumble while learning how to curl at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest. The class, taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club, was 'a good way to spend a Saturday morning: on my heinie,' he says. :lol: (that'd be me!)

[Canesluver]

The N&O ran a story about the curling classes yesterday:

Curling - it's not as easy as it looks

by Cheryl Johnston Sadgrove, Staff Writer

After watching the U.S. men's curling team sweep its way onto the Olympic podium last week, Jonathan Grice decided to try the game himself.

Grice, 21, was among more than 30 people who turned out for a group lesson taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest on Saturday. He learned firsthand that curling is not as easy as it looks.

"You think, oh, it's ice, it's not going to be that hard. But just staying upright -- it's difficult," said Grice who, like many, took a few falls while learning to slide across the ice.

Curling involves gliding a heavy, polished granite stone across an ice rink and into the center of a bull's-eye painted on the ice. A curling team has four members -- one who launches the rock, two who sweep furiously in front of it to melt the ice and keep it gliding and a fourth who stands at the bull's-eye, called the "house," to direct his teammates.

Americans were exposed to curling at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games four years ago, but the Turin games have drummed up more interest in the sport for the Triangle Curling Club. Kathy Jackson, one of the club's founders, said she thinks that is because full games were televised as the U.S. men's team worked its way to a bronze medal Friday.

It also helps that there are some young guys on that team, she added.

"I really think it makes people think 'Wow, that isn't just for old and decrepit people,' " said Jackson, gesturing to the handful of teenagers on the ice.

When the club saw a spike in e-mail messages from people interested in giving the sport a try, it arranged two public classes that quickly filled.

The Triangle Curling Club, created by a small group of mostly transplanted Canadians 11 years ago, has about 30 members and plays pickup games. Club members say they hope to add enough people to establish a league with scheduled games.

"We're hoping we can continue the momentum," Jackson said. "It's a lot of fun when you get a real league and competition going."

After their evening games, club members try to keep up the curling tradition of going out for a few rounds of drinks -- winners buy first.

For most people at the lesson, everything about the sport was new. Early arrivals watched as members cut three-ringed circles at both ends of the rink and outlined them with blue and red markers.

Members then shook droplets of water on the ice to bead it, which helps the rocks spin.

Beginners spent the first hour going through the six-step motion of bending the knees and sliding on the ice with a broom in one hand while giving the rock a good push with the other. Then they learned to aim the rock and sweep.

Curlers wear special, slick-soled shoes. The beginners Saturday stuck duct tape to the bottom of one shoe to get a slippery effect.

Derek Swartz said he expected curling would be difficult. After nearly two hours, he and girlfriend Merri Justice, both 35, were successfully pushing the rock clear across the rink to the house.

"I like it," Justice said. "I can see where it would take a lot of practice. It's harder than it looks."

Club member Brian Schoolman said most people pick up the basics pretty quickly. Schoolman, 34, took his first lesson with the club after being inspired by the Salt Lake City Olympic games.

"When you pick up a sport at 30 and still have a chance to make it to the U.S. Olympic team, theoretically, that makes it more approachable to average people," Schoolman said.

The club plans to hold more lessons. For more information, go to www.trianglecurling.com.

http://www.newsobserver.com/media/2006/02/26/reg-1199387-750789.embedded.jpg
Ed Fox of Wake Forest takes a tumble while learning how to curl at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest. The class, taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club, was 'a good way to spend a Saturday morning: on my heinie,' he says. :lol: (that'd be me!)

[Canesluver]

The N&O ran a story about the curling classes yesterday:

Curling - it's not as easy as it looks

by Cheryl Johnston Sadgrove, Staff Writer

After watching the U.S. men's curling team sweep its way onto the Olympic podium last week, Jonathan Grice decided to try the game himself.

Grice, 21, was among more than 30 people who turned out for a group lesson taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest on Saturday. He learned firsthand that curling is not as easy as it looks.

"You think, oh, it's ice, it's not going to be that hard. But just staying upright -- it's difficult," said Grice who, like many, took a few falls while learning to slide across the ice.

Curling involves gliding a heavy, polished granite stone across an ice rink and into the center of a bull's-eye painted on the ice. A curling team has four members -- one who launches the rock, two who sweep furiously in front of it to melt the ice and keep it gliding and a fourth who stands at the bull's-eye, called the "house," to direct his teammates.

Americans were exposed to curling at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games four years ago, but the Turin games have drummed up more interest in the sport for the Triangle Curling Club. Kathy Jackson, one of the club's founders, said she thinks that is because full games were televised as the U.S. men's team worked its way to a bronze medal Friday.

It also helps that there are some young guys on that team, she added.

"I really think it makes people think 'Wow, that isn't just for old and decrepit people,' " said Jackson, gesturing to the handful of teenagers on the ice.

When the club saw a spike in e-mail messages from people interested in giving the sport a try, it arranged two public classes that quickly filled.

The Triangle Curling Club, created by a small group of mostly transplanted Canadians 11 years ago, has about 30 members and plays pickup games. Club members say they hope to add enough people to establish a league with scheduled games.

"We're hoping we can continue the momentum," Jackson said. "It's a lot of fun when you get a real league and competition going."

After their evening games, club members try to keep up the curling tradition of going out for a few rounds of drinks -- winners buy first.

For most people at the lesson, everything about the sport was new. Early arrivals watched as members cut three-ringed circles at both ends of the rink and outlined them with blue and red markers.

Members then shook droplets of water on the ice to bead it, which helps the rocks spin.

Beginners spent the first hour going through the six-step motion of bending the knees and sliding on the ice with a broom in one hand while giving the rock a good push with the other. Then they learned to aim the rock and sweep.

Curlers wear special, slick-soled shoes. The beginners Saturday stuck duct tape to the bottom of one shoe to get a slippery effect.

Derek Swartz said he expected curling would be difficult. After nearly two hours, he and girlfriend Merri Justice, both 35, were successfully pushing the rock clear across the rink to the house.

"I like it," Justice said. "I can see where it would take a lot of practice. It's harder than it looks."

Club member Brian Schoolman said most people pick up the basics pretty quickly. Schoolman, 34, took his first lesson with the club after being inspired by the Salt Lake City Olympic games.

"When you pick up a sport at 30 and still have a chance to make it to the U.S. Olympic team, theoretically, that makes it more approachable to average people," Schoolman said.

The club plans to hold more lessons. For more information, go to www.trianglecurling.com.

http://www.newsobserver.com/media/2006/02/26/reg-1199387-750789.embedded.jpg
Ed Fox of Wake Forest takes a tumble while learning how to curl at The Factory Ice House in Wake Forest. The class, taught by members of the Triangle Curling Club, was 'a good way to spend a Saturday morning: on my heinie,' he says. :lol: (that'd be me!)

[Guyute]

totally forgot to mention... I did the class last Saturday. good turnout, and it was a lot of fun. (other than having to leave the house before 8am on a Sat)

and let me tell you, it doesn't look like it would take much coordination to do... but Wow. that's so not the case. getting used to balancing on one foot, and pushing off the hack with the other... with enough force to give you the ability to slide the rock 90ft... well, it ain't easy. (though I was the star of my group. hehe. landed one on the button for a 3pt end on one throw, and had a double take-out on another in our game :) )

but MAN was I sore!

there are pickup games at the Ice Factory on Friday nights. though you have to pay a club fee, and then a fee for the games. if there's interest in learning more, I can give you info. I'd Highly suggest trying to get in one of the learn to curl classes though.

[Guyute]

totally forgot to mention... I did the class last Saturday. good turnout, and it was a lot of fun. (other than having to leave the house before 8am on a Sat)

and let me tell you, it doesn't look like it would take much coordination to do... but Wow. that's so not the case. getting used to balancing on one foot, and pushing off the hack with the other... with enough force to give you the ability to slide the rock 90ft... well, it ain't easy. (though I was the star of my group. hehe. landed one on the button for a 3pt end on one throw, and had a double take-out on another in our game :) )

but MAN was I sore!

there are pickup games at the Ice Factory on Friday nights. though you have to pay a club fee, and then a fee for the games. if there's interest in learning more, I can give you info. I'd Highly suggest trying to get in one of the learn to curl classes though.

[Guyute]

totally forgot to mention... I did the class last Saturday. good turnout, and it was a lot of fun. (other than having to leave the house before 8am on a Sat)

and let me tell you, it doesn't look like it would take much coordination to do... but Wow. that's so not the case. getting used to balancing on one foot, and pushing off the hack with the other... with enough force to give you the ability to slide the rock 90ft... well, it ain't easy. (though I was the star of my group. hehe. landed one on the button for a 3pt end on one throw, and had a double take-out on another in our game :) )

but MAN was I sore!

there are pickup games at the Ice Factory on Friday nights. though you have to pay a club fee, and then a fee for the games. if there's interest in learning more, I can give you info. I'd Highly suggest trying to get in one of the learn to curl classes though.

[Guyute]

totally forgot to mention... I did the class last Saturday. good turnout, and it was a lot of fun. (other than having to leave the house before 8am on a Sat)

and let me tell you, it doesn't look like it would take much coordination to do... but Wow. that's so not the case. getting used to balancing on one foot, and pushing off the hack with the other... with enough force to give you the ability to slide the rock 90ft... well, it ain't easy. (though I was the star of my group. hehe. landed one on the button for a 3pt end on one throw, and had a double take-out on another in our game :) )

but MAN was I sore!

there are pickup games at the Ice Factory on Friday nights. though you have to pay a club fee, and then a fee for the games. if there's interest in learning more, I can give you info. I'd Highly suggest trying to get in one of the learn to curl classes though.

[Guyute]

totally forgot to mention... I did the class last Saturday. good turnout, and it was a lot of fun. (other than having to leave the house before 8am on a Sat)

and let me tell you, it doesn't look like it would take much coordination to do... but Wow. that's so not the case. getting used to balancing on one foot, and pushing off the hack with the other... with enough force to give you the ability to slide the rock 90ft... well, it ain't easy. (though I was the star of my group. hehe. landed one on the button for a 3pt end on one throw, and had a double take-out on another in our game :) )

but MAN was I sore!

there are pickup games at the Ice Factory on Friday nights. though you have to pay a club fee, and then a fee for the games. if there's interest in learning more, I can give you info. I'd Highly suggest trying to get in one of the learn to curl classes though.