Ikarus360 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 ^^ Indeed. His works at Manchester and Melbourne were very great. Although I think he had plans initially to make the ceremony on daylight (not sure if he dropped them, though). Oh, he also did the awesome closing ceremony of the 2010 WC (which was much better than the dull OC) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq9a0HADiV0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Prince George to get a cuddly Commonwealth Games mascotPrince George's birth will be marked with a £50,000 boost to Scottish charities - and the royal baby being sent a cuddly toy as a gift from "the people of Scotland". The charity donation will be split equally between two good causes, First Minister Alex Salmond said. The STV Appeal, which helps children and young people affected by poverty, and community funding charity Foundation Scotland will be the beneficiaries. Prince William and Kate Middleton's newborn son will be sent a Cuddly Clyde toy, a miniature version of the animated green thistle which is the 2014 Commonwealth Games mascot. Mr Salmond said: "The birth of any baby is a wonderful event and we want to mark the birth of Prince George with an appropriate gift from the people of Scotland. "It's only right to continue the legacy of the royal wedding by giving a charitable donation to celebrate Prince George's arrival . "Two charities will receive a share of £50,000 on behalf of the people of Scotland, Foundation Scotland and The STV Appeal; charities that make a remarkable difference, particularly to the lives of Scotland's children through the likes of Barnardo's Scotland, CHILDREN 1st and Aberlour. "We will also make sure that Prince George can be part of the build-up to the Commonwealth Games by sending him a special Cuddly Clyde' mascot of his own, sporting a stylish hand knitted jumper by Doreen Brown who created the knitwear that made Shetland ponies a global sensation." Mirror Poor kid. I'd be traumatised for life if i kept waking up to that in the cradle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 HaHa, aww he cute once you get used to him What i really like about the 2014 logo is that it has been designed by a kid and thats who the mascots are aimed at these days. Much better than a bunch of suits in a boardroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Do we get a look at the Baton? And is it going through provincial England or just Scotland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Do we get a look at the Baton? And is it going through provincial England or just Scotland? The baton goes to every single country/dependency competing at the Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Yeah, I know, I didn't phrase that well. What I meant was, will it do a tour of regional England before entering Scotland, or will it just start in London, visit all the countries, & then land in Scotland & do a tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 As far as England vs. Australia goes. I still pick Australia. More interesting is Canada vs. India for me at least. With 25 less shooting events, no archey, tennis or greco-roman wrestling and the re-introduction of judo, it should be an easy win for Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 ENG v AUS will be close, but if you add the other UK nations, they will win easily. I do think England will beat Australia anyway, & will come top of the table, but not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningrings Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 ENG v AUS will be close, but if you add the other UK nations, they will win easily. I do think England will beat Australia anyway, & will come top of the table, but not by much. TBH, anything is possible, but to be honest - it is unlikely. The most relevant historic marker to compare 2014 with is the 2002 medal table, where host England won 53 gold to Australia's 81- and even going by "Team GB" here- it's still some 15 gold medals shy of Australia. The gap is even wider in 2006 and 2010. So given that, and the relative success of the British in 2012, I think it would be a huge feat for "Team GB" to topple Australia in Glasgow- let alone England by itself. I do think, even if it does come first for the eighth time since 1986, Australia might post its lowest number of Golds for a CWG since then- if our dismal result in London is anything to go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Australia should top the medal table total next year...with a lesser Gold count but still dominant. The incentive of Rio and having the host city next time clearly an advantage. At the moment they are starting to leave the lull they have slid into, over the last decade. In sports, you write Australia off at your own peril. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 With the sporting trough we're in at the moment, and the roll that the UK is on, I wouldn't be surprised to see England top the table. And it probably would be good for the Aulde Rivalry if they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 With the sporting trough we're in at the moment, and the roll that the UK is on, I wouldn't be surprised to see England top the table. And it probably would be good for the Aulde Rivalry if they did. Its unlikely. We will likely see England make some inroads but I don't think they will win the overall count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 This might sound silly but since they picked a Glasgow actor to be the next Doctor (Peter Capaldi) do you think we might see him on the ceremonies next year? Also when are they going to reveal the baton again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illustrado Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 This might sound silly but since they picked a Glasgow actor to be the next Doctor (Peter Capaldi) do you think we might see him on the ceremonies next year? Also when are they going to reveal the baton again? i will not be suprise if the ceremonies people choose to have a doctor who connection since The first public police telephones in Britain were introduced in Glasgow in 1891.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_box] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I am sure the Glasgow ceremonies will be very traditional Scottish, all bagpipes, kilts & sword dancing. Nova Scotians will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) I am sure the Glasgow ceremonies will be very traditional Scottish, all bagpipes, kilts & sword dancing. Nova Scotians will love it.ROTFLMAO!I know one who is guaranteed to hate it. Edited August 7, 2013 by Sir Rols 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illustrado Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I am sure the Glasgow ceremonies will be very traditional Scottish, all bagpipes, kilts & sword dancing. Nova Scotians will love it. i think you referring to the handover ceremony in new Delhi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Who, Rols? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 ROTFLMAO! I know one who is guaranteed to hate it. Yeah Rols, who??? We want a name...can you hold back the bile say who? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Who, Rols? :confused: Alex's sugar daddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningrings Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Alex's sugar daddy. OakyDokey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 OakyDokey? Nuh. I don't think Alex gets wet for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Nuh. I don't think Alex gets wet for him. Is it John Key? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningrings Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Is it John Key? John Key is extremely handsome for a Torie. I have a weird thing for David Cameron also. It is an odd feeling, given I place myself on the left side of politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I imagine Piggy Muldoon is more Alex's type. John Key is extremely handsome for a Torie. I have a weird thing for David Cameron also. It is an odd feeling, given I place myself on the left side of politics. I'd do Malcolm Turnbull or Lord Seb. And I have to say, I was incredibly charmed by Jeff Kennett when I met him. A really, really nice and engaging fellow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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