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Traditional National Event Saturday

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

It's the Boat Race and the Grand National tomorrow.

For the first time women will be allowed to race the same Boat Race course as the men. How exciting!

I love watching both the Boat Race and the Grand National (I know the horse racing arguments). The National was on of those things that my whole family would watch together when I was growing up. I started watching the Boat Race after I left home and no one in my family is particularly interested (although one friend will be on the end of the phone if we're not able to watch it together).

It's a busy afternoon in front of the telly tomorrow.

Are these still big national events or are both elite sporting events that mean little to people today?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think culturally Britain would become a poorer place if events like this faded into obscurity ,,,,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i love all sport and women in sport, especially horse racing! great news for women rowers hope they do well and best if luck to Nina Carberry tomorrow in the narional she really could be the first woman to win it! she has already won over the national fences on thurs and has a grade 1 horse to ride.

not being "white knight" but a woman also finished 4th in that same race nina won but never got a mention. But i do support women in sport we have some fantastic athletes but like football it is male dominated and it's all abt the money!

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"i love all sport and women in sport, especially horse racing! great news for women rowers hope they do well and best if luck to Nina Carberry tomorrow in the narional she really could be the first woman to win it! she has already won over the national fences on thurs and has a grade 1 horse to ride.

not being "white knight" but a woman also finished 4th in that same race nina won but never got a mention. But i do support women in sport we have some fantastic athletes but like football it is male dominated and it's all abt the money! "

I haven't placed a bet but my virtual money is on Nina Carberry.

I'm still deciding on which of the Blues to support tomorrow.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I think culturally Britain would become a poorer place if events like this faded into obscurity ,,,,

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I've just realised they are on at the same time. I'm going to have to record the Boat Race or pick it up towards the end.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The "Grand National" is the biggest horse race in the world! The world watches it! what have you picked?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you hadn't have mentioned them I wouldn't have known.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you hadn't have mentioned them I wouldn't have known."
ffs you still in the cellar?

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"If you hadn't have mentioned them I wouldn't have known."

Well, now you do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you hadn't have mentioned them I wouldn't have known.ffs you still in the cellar? "

I'm no chloroform girl

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you hadn't have mentioned them I wouldn't have known.

Well, now you do. "

My eyes have been opened

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"If you hadn't have mentioned them I wouldn't have known.

Well, now you do.

My eyes have been opened

At least one!

"

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Our National Treasure, Clare Balding, will probably favour the National.

She has her own series starting now.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Are you standing for the National Anthem?

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Are you standing for the National Anthem?

"

two verses as well.... i bet people didn't know what to do!!!!

there was probably a lot of "la la la" going on....

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Are you standing for the National Anthem?

two verses as well.... i bet people didn't know what to do!!!!

there was probably a lot of "la la la" going on....

"

Just in case anyone wants to join in with the second verse next time:

Thy choicest gifts in store

On her be pleased to pour,

Long may she reign.

May she defend our laws,

And ever give us cause,

To sing with heart and voice,

God save the Queen.

Although that's not the second verse but the third and we never mention the sixth verse!

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

What a race for Many Clouds! A horse with heart and guts.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

A real pity for Shutthefrontdoor and A P McCoy.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Almost time for the first Women's Boat Race on the same course, on the same day. All the better for the national treasure that is Clare Balding to see us through.

I have to go Oxford for the women's race.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the blue team will win the boating.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I think the blue team will win the boating."

I concur.

I feel all emotional that we're finally able to a Women's Boat Race. Daft that it has taken so long.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

The water looks really choppy today.

C'mon Oxford! Keep it up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What a race for Many Clouds! A horse with heart and guts.

"

We got £7.25 on Alvarado think that's it anyway!

Our friend got £300 from many clouds !!!

Just got back in from the pub to watch the race

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"What a race for Many Clouds! A horse with heart and guts.

We got £7.25 on Alvarado think that's it anyway!

Our friend got £300 from many clouds !!!

Just got back in from the pub to watch the race "

The drinks are on your friend then.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Time for the Men's Boat Race.

Blue to win again, I think.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

They are stroking almost exactly the same after a sloppy start. This is going to be close.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"They are stroking almost exactly the same after a sloppy start. This is going to be close.

"

There's always one !!

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"They are stroking almost exactly the same after a sloppy start. This is going to be close.

There's always one !! "

I blame the cox.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Cambridge would be quicker walking along the bank.

A great race day for Oxford with a double win in the offing.

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

What's the next national event?

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"What's the next national event?

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i think the london marathon is next sunday.... then a few weeks after that are the cup finals....

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"What's the next national event?

i think the london marathon is next sunday.... then a few weeks after that are the cup finals...."

How could I forget the Marathon? I must remember to change my route to the lecture I am going to that morning.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I think the blue team will win the boating."

except one was wearing green

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By *icketysplits OP   Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I think the blue team will win the boating.

except one was wearing green "

You need your specs adjusting. The shades of blue get interesting some years.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Don't forget the Melrose Rugby 7s, won by Glasgow Warriors (again) this year.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I think the blue team will win the boating.

except one was wearing green

You need your specs adjusting. The shades of blue get interesting some years.

"

the cambridge kits certainly looked like a pale green to me

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