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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)

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Whitewavemark2 Fri 06-Aug-21 10:50:50

Going shopping and forgetting your glasses so unable to read the top shelf or lower if you are short. Massive points will be deducted for wasting time and effort in getting to the shops.

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kittylester Fri 06-Aug-21 11:57:16

DanniRae

Sorry but I think the Gransnet Olympic thread was 2016 and not 2012!! I joined Gransnet in 2015 (I think) confused

Well, I still think it's impressive that we continue to be fit enough to compete.

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Callistemon Fri 06-Aug-21 12:05:06

AGAA4

The standing in the aisle at the supermarket with your trolley blocking everyone else the longest event. Disqualified if you let anyone through within 5 minutes.

I'm just off to practise for that event

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Whitewavemark2 Fri 06-Aug-21 14:22:23

Michael Rosen

“Picking a fight over nothing”

Reminds me of GN?

I reckon we win that without even trying.

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justwokeup Fri 06-Aug-21 15:10:39

I’m sure you’re right Molly so I qualify automatically. Hurrah … I think. hmm

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Callistemon Fri 06-Aug-21 16:23:46

I just won a silver in the Blocking the Entrance to Waitrose event.

How was I to know I was in a queue to get in when I saw an old friend and chatted? I hadn't practised for 18 months.

I got 3 faults and only a bronze because I apologised and moved out of the way.

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Callistemon Fri 06-Aug-21 16:24:25

Sorry, bronze, not silver! ?

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kittylester Fri 06-Aug-21 21:23:25

I"d forgotten Queue Jumping because I'm a bit confused. I'm in training as we speak!!

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