Fall Olympics

You remember the Summer Olympics in China. And now you are enjoying the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. But let us never forget the Fall Olumpics:

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Aye, [[the thrill of victory, and]] the agony of defeat.

They can still all skate far better than I ever could. All that falling reminds me of how painful and sharp the ice is ... and I'm not keen on the thought of competition skates running over my limbs either.

By MadScientist (not verified) on 13 Feb 2010 #permalink

ouch ouch ouch ouch