Sportsgirls

I'm not really a snooker fan, but I see that women will be competing against men for the first time in a televised tournament in the UK later this week. Go girls (women)!!
www.skysports.com/more-sports/snooker/news/12243/11642621/women-will-compete-in-televised-snooker-matches-at-shoot-out-in-watford

You don't sound as if you were average to me!

I just had an ordinary bike - but I did travel quite long distances on it!

I was just the average cyclist , but the British time trial scene in events allows equality for both men and women to complete against each other.
Mick

I remember Beryl Burton, Mick and well done - you must have been a great cyclist yourself.
Her reputation as an outstanding sportwoman still stands today when so many achieve much less but become instant 'celebs'.

You're correct, Rufus, I did google OoRoo because, despite spending a lot of time in Australia, I've never heard anyone use it
Not even 'old bushies'.

the term for the older generation is veterans
12Michael: Careful Mick! We're having enough trouble with terminology as it is.
Glad to note that you enjoy a beer or two; did you note my earlier query about your "beer"activities? I'm simply curious as to what's involved now that you have WIN10 up and running again. Good Health
OoRoo or Cheers!

Originates from the practice of lonely guys out in the bush
Jalima; Thanks for that teacher.! I see there's a verbatim transcript also on Google, which set me thinking how would teachers and students manage these days without Google, bearing in mind the huge proliferation of information these days? Many, many years ago, in History for example, we had to learn, by rote, all the dates when Kings and Queens of England reigned. No need for that now I guess; just look up Google!
A report on our TV recently highlighted the increasing prevalence of plagiarism in the teacher/student environment, with particular reference to the medical fraternity! Easily done using Google I suppose. OoRoo

Well said Mick.
A post that is respectful and not at all patronising.
Just shows it can be done! (NB rufus).

I agree especially with your final comment Mick. All respect to athletes today but there has been a level of “gong” inflation with knighthoods and damehoods(?) apparently being dished out like Smarties.
I think most of us would agree we can lose the “girls” description it is just so patronising.
Perhaps attitudes in Oz are different.

There are active sportswomen across the age spectrum , the term for the older generation is veterans.
In some sporting events such has cycling time trials in the UK, you have age related handicaps.
Beryl Burton when she raced against myself, the last time she was older than myself , and I was in my late 30`s .
But as sportswoman , I admire her talent , and at the time she had published her autobiography called Personal Best, anyway I took my copy of her book, and she duly signed she deserved her MBE.
Today, she would be a Dame.
Mick

Well, I'm not really into football PECS but I do have to listen quite often to what Bristol City are doing! But don't quiz me on it.

My DGD was happy! Are you a Bristol supporter Jalima?

OoRoo
The word is old fashioned so it is generally used by 70 plus yr olds.
Originates from the practice of lonely guys out in the bush, who after meeting and talking of their plight would often say goodbye before going off to "Hoo a Roo".

Well, I've met a few old bushies but I've never heard the term OoRoo before.

Terrible score though PECS - 6-0! !

The women played well Rufus and the girls who watched had a great evening! Certainly was a bit of respite from the boys men's team!

Less a case of looking for him and more about tripping over the inevitable egotistical posts!

This thread was never intended to refer to "old boilers" such as you mention. They're in it purely for cash
Maybe things are different in England

Since when was Paula Radcliffe an “old boiler”
Serena Williams is 37
Old boiler?
Maw, I wondered how long it would take to find me
Please don’t flatter yourself by thinking I was looking for you

Hope I am as feisty as you if I ever reach your age! OoRoo

Rufus, I see you are in the firing line again! what does OoRoo mean?
Oldandverygrey; It's a friendly Aussie term for "Cheers" or "Cheerio" or "see you next time!"
Don't worry about me in the firing line. It's always the same firing squad gunning for me, but I can still "move faster than a speeding bullet!" and know when to duck.! OoRoo

Rufus, I see you are in the firing line again! what does OoRoo mean?

Some people do remain children for far too long,
PECS; I hope you're referring to me there! At 91½ I'd hate to think I haven't remained a child at heart; or maybe into a 2nd. childhood! I was always mischievous! As they say, the more things change the more they stay the same.
Btw; congrats on winning something; after 2 encounters with Man.City and Man. U. without scoring a single goal it must have been a welcome sight for sore eyes to see 6 from the girls. Well done! OoRoo

Rufus My DGD, who is still a girl at 13, went to watch Chelsea women win 6-0 against the Bristol City Women last night. Really not hard to get the difference.
You like to deliberately provoke, I get that. Some people do remain children for far too long, but hopefully along the way respect is learned, understood and practised.

I'll just look at this thread title as another pathetic attention-seeking attempt
mcem; thank you for that! Where have you been? I've missed you!
I've had to learn how to bang my own drum and blow my own trumpet in order to get some attention!
Nobody has volunteered so far, but probably nobody ever will for being scared of misandrists. Sorry if you don't like the noise! OoRoo

against the late Beryl Burton MBE
12 Michael; Good to see you back in your computer saddle now that you've conquered WIN10 Not a cycling expert , but always following the Tour De France. We get every day "live" here, although with time zone differences I give it away between midnight and 1.00am and catch up next day when they show recordings about tea-time.
Well done with your performance against Beryl; I checked her bio. on Google and found she died of heart problems whilst social riding. Only 59 too. Too young to go.
Btw. your other posts refer to how WIN10 is helping with "beer" activities. Does this mean real beer, boutique beer or what?
Good Luck and Good Health. OoRoo

I'd like to point out that things are different in Scotland too ( and probably Wales and NI ) unless you are actually focussed only on England .
In all parts of the UK it would be seen as disrespectful to refer to elite female athletes as 'sportsgirls'.
I'll just look at this thread title as another pathetic attention-seeking attempt.