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Olympics for over 70s

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Whitewavemark2 Wed 04-Aug-21 09:44:46

I thought this a good idea

@MichaelRosenYes
I propose an Olympics for the over-70s (further sections for over-80s, -90s, 100s).
To avoid heart attacks and other forms of dropping dead, the sports would be eg toe-nail cutting, best dishwasher loading, memorising shopping lists, stone-paper-scissors, TV switcher use etc.

I would add best time at going up the stairs (with bad back)

beth20 Thu 05-Aug-21 13:34:17

I'm in for the jar opening as long as I can wear my rubber gloves - not a hope otherwise!
How about hunt the specs? Penalties for finding reading ones when looking for driving ones.

MawBe Thu 05-Aug-21 13:24:35

Chrysalis

You would have to check the cheaters. I have memory foam slippers so I can remember why I went upstairs. grin

That really made me laugh! ?????

Whitewavemark2 Thu 05-Aug-21 13:22:59

kittylester

My next event is putting away properly the stuff dh has put away whilst unloading the dishwasher.

I take part in that one as well?

Alioop Thu 05-Aug-21 13:20:29

I can't join in as its a few years before I can compete, but flip me some of you have scared the bijesus outa me shockshock

Jaye53 Thu 05-Aug-21 13:10:55

LOL

grandtanteJE65 Thu 05-Aug-21 13:00:41

What about the fastest time for getting completely and neatly dressed including underpants, socks, bra (or another item that has hooks and eyes) T-shirt, pullover, skirt or Levis with buttoned flies and shoes, USING ONLY ONE HAND?

The elimination heat for this event includes shaving if male or doing hair if female likewise only using one hand.

HannahLoisLuke Thu 05-Aug-21 12:57:27

Blossoming

I can do the jar unscrewing! I have a ‘never fails’ tip told to me by a BA cabin crew member many years ago. I’m not 70 yet though, I hadn’t realised it was ageist! sad

Please share the tip Blossoming.

Growing0ldDisgracefully Thu 05-Aug-21 12:41:19

Is there a medal for reading these posts roaring with laughter and not wetting your knickers? I have already failed this event I am afraid. blush

Mollygo Thu 05-Aug-21 12:34:31

Parsley3 ???

Parsley3 Thu 05-Aug-21 12:32:24

Rules for the dozing on the sofa event.
2 faults for a snore
4 faults for a fart
Head can hang forwards but marks will be deducted for throwing it back with mouth open.
Disqualification for drooling.

b1zzle Thu 05-Aug-21 12:32:23

Changing the duvet cover?

kittylester Thu 05-Aug-21 12:30:23

My next event is putting away properly the stuff dh has put away whilst unloading the dishwasher.

Gwenisgreat1 Thu 05-Aug-21 12:29:35

Could we have a farting Olympics? see who can play our National Anthem in farts?

Mollygo Thu 05-Aug-21 12:28:11

I’m selfID ing so I can compete.
My event is “managing to load the dishwasher and switch it on before DH tuts and reorganises it!”

SusieFlo Thu 05-Aug-21 12:14:28

smile

Whitewavemark2 Thu 05-Aug-21 12:11:31

Rubbernecking out of the front room window.

Those with the most interesting gossip wins.

DanniRae Thu 05-Aug-21 11:58:15

Please note there is a separate event for removing pull on bras whilst remaining dressed. I am keen to start training for that if I am selected smile

Bluedaisy Thu 05-Aug-21 11:55:05

Well that’s me out as I can’t even get to my own toenails these days ?

DanniRae Thu 05-Aug-21 11:54:16

Chrysalis - grin

Chrysalis Thu 05-Aug-21 11:44:06

DannieRae I'd win that hands down. 0r should I say hands up the sleeves?!

EEJit Thu 05-Aug-21 11:43:40

Trainee 70 year old here.

Strong competitor for gold in the being out of bed before the renal nurse arrives and the dozing on the sofa events.

Chrysalis Thu 05-Aug-21 11:39:57

You would have to check the cheaters. I have memory foam slippers so I can remember why I went upstairs. grin

annifrance Thu 05-Aug-21 11:39:04

Fastest bramble cutting with secateurs

Sitting on machine behind tractor to plant potatoes - greatest number of rows.

Fly swatting.

Picking up dog poo

widgeon3 Thu 05-Aug-21 11:34:18

Brilliant thread
How about time taken at a supermarket pay kiosk to fill shopping bags in trolley whilst they are being pushed on by the cashier at amazing speed. No allowance given for being unable to pick up any item before the next is piled on it
Width of 'shelf ' onto which they have been processed must be regularised for this contest

stanlaw Thu 05-Aug-21 11:33:56

I'm just hoping our local BMX track sees the market for letting us all have a try--it looks just awesome but I'd probably have to pad up like Michelin Man.