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the weegie games 2014
Posted: 09 Nov 2007, 17:27
by Quiff Boy
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 085422.stm
Glasgow has been chosen to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
There were celebrations in the Scottish city as the decision of the 71 voting nations was announced in Sri Lanka, with Glasgow winning by 47 votes to 24.
etc
blimey
see how it effected manchester:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 079760.stm
Posted: 09 Nov 2007, 17:57
by weebleswobble
300m Deep Fried Relay?
Posted: 09 Nov 2007, 17:57
by James Blast
Bunch of Erse!
Posted: 09 Nov 2007, 18:50
by Obviousman
Wasn't there loads of signs hanging about already when I was there this summer
Actually, I had never heard of it before
Posted: 09 Nov 2007, 19:01
by James Blast
you're a Foreign
Zed and not even a Commonwealth Foreign at that, so I'll allow it
Actually, I drive to work through an area that has been waiting for this 'regeneration' and believe you me, it is a wasteland. I reckon this result is a guid thing, fur Glesga.
Posted: 09 Nov 2007, 19:17
by silentNate
Tsk- I live in East London and would be more than happy to give you our 'regeneration'...
I can save on council tax and people who like either squat parties or enjoy their allotments will be very happy.
Thousands of pounds to watch people run quickly?? I could hook up CCTV next to Woolworths for less than a hundred quid and you could watch the shoplifters run for free
Posted: 09 Nov 2007, 20:06
by Pat
James Blast wrote:Bunch of Erse!
Also my first reaction but winning the City of Culture back in 1990 did a lot to smarten up the City's image , I can just about see all the neds running about in there new white shell suits supplied by Mr and Mrs tax payer especially for the occasion.
There is also meant to be a budget of 283 million pounds set aside for this.Will it stretch?
James Blast in various threads wrote: I prophesy disaster
Posted: 10 Nov 2007, 01:36
by boudicca
James Blast wrote:
Actually, I drive to work through an area that has been waiting for this 'regeneration' and believe you me, it is a wasteland.
No s**t. The east end is the most singularly depressing place I've ever been.
And I've been to HULL
Posted: 10 Nov 2007, 01:57
by Big Si
boudicca wrote:James Blast wrote:
Actually, I drive to work through an area that has been waiting for this 'regeneration' and believe you me, it is a wasteland.
No s**t. The east end is the most singularly depressing place I've ever been.
You mean the Southside
I've always found the east end jolly and friendly, apart from the 40 a side machete standoff's
Posted: 11 Nov 2007, 19:54
by timsinister
boudicca wrote:
And I've been to HULL
Although it goes against every fibre of my being...you're not wrong!
Posted: 11 Nov 2007, 20:25
by boudicca
timsinister wrote:boudicca wrote:
And I've been to HULL
Although it goes against every fibre of my being...you're not wrong!
Does it fcuk! You called it "the monstrous carbuncle on the arse of Yorkshire" once, if I'm not very much mistaken
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 14:29
by silentNate
Given the huge fire in East London it seems that you can have the Oympics as well
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7090725.stm
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 14:45
by Planet Dave
'Not terrorism'
What's wrong with the world today? Every time I fart a crack squad of rozzers turn up and cart my ass off under the Patriot Act, or whatever 'our' version is called. Sigh.
As for the C-Games, so long as the stadia isnt handed over to some muppet football team afterwards then it should do alright.
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 15:24
by silentNate
Blocked out the sun by our flat.
Its the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 btw
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 15:33
by Planet Dave
silentNate wrote: Its the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 btw
That's the fellow. Silly me, thinking it was called the Erosion Of Civil Liberties Act.
Looks quite spectacular down there. Leeds is well boring by comparison.
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 15:38
by silentNate
I'd love to live in Leeds...
I guess the grass is always greener
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 15:45
by Planet Dave
Leeds is fine, you just don't get much of that exciting stuff going on.
But it's forgiven, given that the Dales are on its doorstep.
Not too much excitement there either, but boy do they look good, and the Black Sheep is to die for.
This has drifted somewhat off-topic again hasn't it.
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 15:59
by James Blast
see my sig
Posted: 12 Nov 2007, 17:05
by boudicca
Planet Dave wrote:silentNate wrote: Its the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 btw
That's the fellow. Silly me, thinking it was called the Erosion Of Civil Liberties Act.
Looks quite spectacular down there. Leeds is well boring by comparison.
I couldn't agree more. On all counts