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NanKate Thu 04-Aug-16 15:15:05

Welcome to the GN Olympics

Please state which event/s you are competing in

Please ensure you are drug free grin

On your marks, get set, GO.

AlieOxon Tue 09-Aug-16 19:49:08

(Just by-the-by, did anyone notice the upside-down Union flags in the opening ceremony?)
............Anyone up for designing a GN flag then?

Jalima Tue 09-Aug-16 19:44:19

I have knitted some small Union flags to stitch on to our beige outfits, but Seb Coe said we are not allowed to claim to be British, he has disowned us all shock

Jalima Tue 09-Aug-16 19:42:46

Breakfast was a very healthy poached egg on a small piece of toast; however, some sustenance was needed by 11.30 am so I had a latte and a small cake when we were out.

Is that why the bath-tub is sinking do you think?

NanKate Tue 09-Aug-16 19:10:08

They have sent out the search party for the GN sailors. I suspect they are in some sleazy bar. As for the other Olympians haven't a clue, too busy looking after you lot hmm.

GandTea Tue 09-Aug-16 18:25:02

Anyone know how our sailors got on ?

Maggiemaybe Tue 09-Aug-16 17:54:02

Spoilsports grin

trisher Tue 09-Aug-16 15:12:43

The lifeguards are standing by Maggie but please note they are wearing specially re-inforced bathing trunks which protect them at all times.

LullyDully Tue 09-Aug-16 14:16:04

Beige Kitty OK. Just need to check how to knit on YouTube. May need to get back to me in 4 years as my heart is in it.

gettingonabit Tue 09-Aug-16 13:40:38

No breakfast for me alas, as I'm preparing to go for gold in the Losing Half A Stone And Putting It On Again event.

I'm confident of winning.

Tizliz Tue 09-Aug-16 13:37:41

Don't worry maggiemaybe on the replay they cut to the Chinese diver who nearly lost his trunks, so your little accidental slip into the jacuzzi was not broadcast.

Maggiemaybe Tue 09-Aug-16 13:33:39

Will do, trisher. As I'm still banned from the training facilities I am practising my underwater start technique today in the GS's paddling pool I can stay under for nearly ten seconds now with the help of DGS1's Peppa Pig snorkel set. It comes with flippers to give me that extra edge on pushing off. As they're a wee bit tight I've cut in a little triangle on each to accommodate the bunions.

trisher Tue 09-Aug-16 12:40:47

Maggie I hear they are looking for someone to blame for not winning gold, just bronze. You had better keep a low profile!

AlieOxon Tue 09-Aug-16 12:39:02

Two chocolate digestives and some porridge. Howzat?

dramatictessa Tue 09-Aug-16 12:25:00

nan, my diet today so far has been a bowl of rice krispies, a biscuit with cream cheese and two galaxy ripples. Guaranteed tip top condition for any event you want to enter me for.

kittylester Tue 09-Aug-16 11:52:13

Maggie, that caused a 100 yard dash to the loo and I almost made it!!

Jayh Tue 09-Aug-16 11:40:33

I have just been reading about the benefits of turmeric on another thread. I am therefore including turmeric lattes in my training diet. Delicious with the bacon butties and chips. ☕️

Maggiemaybe Tue 09-Aug-16 11:31:42

I've supplemented my healthy branflakes breakfast today with a small portion of leftover spinach and paneer curry and a couple of Freddos that were going begging. As the only person so far in the team for the over 60s relay medley-with-swimming-aids-including-mainly-doggie-paddle team, I need to keep my strength up.

I hotly dispute the allegations about what happened when I ended up in the diving area last night. I'd been told by some jobsworth to leave the toddler pool where I was practising (some tosh about dive-bombing upsetting the children, pah) and took an innocent wrong turning. I was befuddled simply because of the axle grease on my glasses and it was nothing at all to do with the teensy swimming trunks the divers were wearing. And I just tripped into Tom Daly's jacuzzi by accident, due to temporary bunion related instability. Anyway, I'm pleased to report that I seem to have got away with it been exonerated. The axle grease was a great help in getting out of the clutches of those security men, btw.

NanKate Tue 09-Aug-16 11:08:01

I have been reading in the DM about what Olympians eat for breakfast to keep them in tiptop condition. Can you please state truthfully what you are eating and the quantity so that I can be sure you are at your very best.

annodomini Tue 09-Aug-16 10:49:21

I would put money on myself in the 'bending to my toenails and getting back up again' event.

Tizliz Tue 09-Aug-16 10:42:58

I have another one for the men, though I know a few women who could have a good go. The slalom round the kitchen avoiding picking up any dirty dishes.

gettingonabit Tue 09-Aug-16 10:34:44

......and don't forget the little slot for the She Wee....

kittylester Tue 09-Aug-16 10:05:44

lolly beige - did you really need to ask? We will need slacks and twinset with optional shawls and lap blankets!!

Pittcity Tue 09-Aug-16 10:01:32

Some events for the menfolk here bit.ly/2bawXGd
Can I enter DH for the belt loosening!

trisher Tue 09-Aug-16 09:44:30

Please does anyone know what has happened to the procrastination team? I thought we had a strong team and a good chance of a medal but they seem to have wandered off somewhere.

Judthepud2 Tue 09-Aug-16 09:27:27

G&T ???