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Subject: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/23/07 at 4:22 pm
A shortage of skilled tradesmen could hinder progress on the Olympic building work, parliament has been warned.
LibDem MP Don Foster said there was a "huge skills shortage" in electricians, plumbers and the building trades.
"Britain is facing a huge skills shortage that could undermine the success of the Olympics," he told MPs.
The government said the Games would be ready on time and addressing the skills shortage would be one of the 2012 Olympic legacies in east London.
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: La Roche on 07/23/07 at 5:29 pm
That's because everyone I went to school with learned how to make Cuttelfish twatting castings instead of learning how to wire up a circuit or install pipes.
It'd almost be worth the games falling flat on their faces so the public could point at the Government and say "Great job on the education front you useless mongs."
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Henk on 07/24/07 at 12:19 am
That's because everyone I went to school with learned how to make Cuttelfish twatting castings instead of learning how to wire up a circuit or install pipes.
They just got their sockets mixed up, Andy...Could happen to anyone.
It'd almost be worth the games falling flat on their faces so the public could point at the Government and say "Great job on the education front you useless mongs."
Nah...they'll probably fly in some Poles to do the job. ;)
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: La Roche on 07/24/07 at 1:03 am
They just got their sockets mixed up, Andy...Could happen to anyone.
Nah...they'll probably fly in some Poles to do the job. ;)
Hahaha, probably, or the blokes that did the Athens games. ;D
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Paul on 07/24/07 at 6:58 am
Rather worryingly, there's always the guys who did Wembley... ::)
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/24/07 at 7:56 am
Would it work out quicker to demolish the Millennium Dome first?
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: danootaandme on 07/24/07 at 9:17 am
Half the construction workers in Boston are from Ireland, (the other half are Brazilian Portuguese). I'll send them over, then maybe I can get some work ::) .
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: thereshegoes on 07/24/07 at 2:15 pm
Half the construction workers in Boston are from Ireland, (the other half are Brazilian Portuguese). I'll send them over, then maybe I can get some work ::) .
Lol and i thought the world saw us as lazy :D
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 07/24/07 at 2:40 pm
The sooner the Olympic buildings are up, the sooner it will be all be done and dusted.
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: danootaandme on 07/24/07 at 7:08 pm
Lol and i thought the world saw us as lazy :D
Not by half. I went to a union rally and was surrounded by brogues. Had a great old time, I gotta say, the guys were a blast. Half are staying, the other half want to make their money and return.
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/07/07 at 6:04 am
Today saw the announcement of the design for the new £496m Olympic Stadium.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44223000/jpg/_44223286_stadium203.jpg
Click on image for the BBC News Online report.
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/07/07 at 8:02 am
Today saw the announcement of the design for the new £496m Olympic Stadium.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44223000/jpg/_44223286_stadium203.jpg
Click on image for the BBC News Online report.
The stadium has already been nicknamed "The Salad Bowl".
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Marian on 11/24/07 at 2:22 pm
A shortage of skilled tradesmen could hinder progress on the Olympic building work, parliament has been warned.
LibDem MP Don Foster said there was a "huge skills shortage" in electricians, plumbers and the building trades.
"Britain is facing a huge skills shortage that could undermine the success of the Olympics," he told MPs.
The government said the Games would be ready on time and addressing the skills shortage would be one of the 2012 Olympic legacies in east London.
Maybe they can import Marion Jones and other "enhanced athletes"--they should be able to get the job done!! ;D :D
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/25/07 at 9:33 am
Maybe they can import Marion Jones and other "enhanced athletes"--they should be able to get the job done!! ;D :D
Those Shot-Putters can push the heavier items around.
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Marian on 11/25/07 at 5:05 pm
Those Shot-Putters can push the heavier items around.
maybe barry bonds will be able to help as part of a work-release deal ;) :D ;D ;D ;D
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/26/07 at 4:30 am
maybe barry bonds will be able to help as part of a work-release deal ;) :D ;D ;D ;D
I think the building of the stadium will require all possible hands.
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Marian on 11/27/07 at 4:13 pm
I think the building of the stadium will require all possible hands.
I wonder if the P :Dress "sisters" are still around?? :D ;)
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/27/07 at 4:14 pm
I wonder if the P :Dress "sisters" are still around?? :D ;)
I wish to ask (and feel I shouldn't), who were the P :Dress "sisters"?
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: karen on 11/29/07 at 10:42 pm
I wish to ask (and feel I shouldn't), who were the P :Dress "sisters"?
proably osmething to do with the everley brothers
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/30/07 at 12:11 am
If the Mayans had it their way, the 2012 London Olympics may not take place.
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/30/07 at 12:11 am
proably osmething to do with the everley brothers
Would they sing at the opening ceremony?
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Marian on 12/14/07 at 3:53 pm
proably osmething to do with the everley brothers
Uh,no,and it's "Everly",not "Everley".Tamara and Irina press competed in the Olympics in the 60s for the USSR and won several medals.In the mid 60s chromosome testing was introduced---to determine the true gender of athletes--and the Press sisters--if they were women at all--had 'retired' from competition!Some of you older members might remember them.
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Marian on 12/14/07 at 3:54 pm
Would they sing at the opening ceremony?
That would rock! 8)
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/15/07 at 4:47 pm
That would rock! 8)
For the London Olympics the music would come from British music personages.
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Marian on 12/15/07 at 5:05 pm
For the London Olympics the music would come from British music personages.
::)Oh fine,Peggy Mills then!LOL
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/15/07 at 5:06 pm
::)Oh fine,Peggy Mills then!LOL
Mrs Mills?
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Henk on 12/15/07 at 5:35 pm
Uh,no,and it's "Everly",not "Everley".Tamara and Irina press competed in the Olympics in the 60s for the USSR and won several medals.In the mid 60s chromosome testing was introduced---to determine the true gender of athletes--and the Press sisters--if they were women at all--had 'retired' from competition!Some of you older members might remember them.
Actually too young to remember, so I had to look this up...it's quite impressive!
Irina Press:
Gold medal, 80 m hurdles (1960)
(4th place in 1964)
Tamara Press:
Gold medal, shot put (1960, 1964)
Gold medal, discus (1964)
Gold medal, pentathlon (1964)
Silver medal, discus (1960)
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Marian on 12/16/07 at 5:19 pm
Mrs Mills?
Drama Queen mills
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/16/07 at 5:23 pm
Drama Queen mills
Tell me more?
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Marian on 12/18/07 at 2:09 pm
Tell me more?
You know----HeatherMIlls. ;D :D :)
Subject: Re: 2012 Olympic Games (London)
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/18/07 at 2:10 pm
You know----HeatherMIlls. ;D :D :)
'nuff said!