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Believe it or not, an American who actually played the game of Team Handball. Prior to the Atlanta Games, the American team trained in Atlanta and started creating some enthusiasm for the game. The net result was a public league to try our hand at playing. I left Atlanta in 1997 but I assume it is still in place. As far as a workout goes, play about an hour of TH and you're spent, much more exhausting than basketball.
You're right about Denmark - they rocked in 1996. As long as the French lost, I was happy. They had the rudest fans, everybody else was there for a good time and good sport.
You're right about Denmark - they rocked in 1996. As long as the French lost, I was happy. They had the rudest fans, everybody else was there for a good time and good sport.
Xander
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yeah. We did very well in 1996. And we still do 
Denmark has one of the worlds toughest handball leagues in the world. And we have won all the major championships in the 90's. European Championship, World Championship, Olympic Championship. And about a million other prices for the various teams we have here.
Yes yes, I know Norway is current worldchampions. But we'll only allow them that one time
You are absolutely right. TH is very exhausting. I used to play when I was younger. damn I'd have a heart attack if I tried today.
Actually I'm very surprised to hear that the US has TH teams, if not many then at least some. I didn't know that.
But here is one game you can't beat us at. neener neener neener.
Denmark has one of the worlds toughest handball leagues in the world. And we have won all the major championships in the 90's. European Championship, World Championship, Olympic Championship. And about a million other prices for the various teams we have here.Yes yes, I know Norway is current worldchampions. But we'll only allow them that one time
You are absolutely right. TH is very exhausting. I used to play when I was younger. damn I'd have a heart attack if I tried today.
Actually I'm very surprised to hear that the US has TH teams, if not many then at least some. I didn't know that.
But here is one game you can't beat us at. neener neener neener.
Xander,you better bring some gear with you!
Yes, Team Handball is played in a few locations in the US. Our national program is a bit of a joke on the international scene, though. Since we have no youth programs to speak of, our national team recruits washout basketball players who are in the 6'2" to 6'5" range and teaches them the game. Our incompetence in this sport isn't likely to change anytime soon - at least until you move to this country and start a Team Handball revolution!
Yes, Team Handball is played in a few locations in the US. Our national program is a bit of a joke on the international scene, though. Since we have no youth programs to speak of, our national team recruits washout basketball players who are in the 6'2" to 6'5" range and teaches them the game. Our incompetence in this sport isn't likely to change anytime soon - at least until you move to this country and start a Team Handball revolution!
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Idiot Olympic Questions
I received this in my email today .. thought you might enjoy ...
Here are some of the classic questions that were asked of the Sydney Olympic Committee via their Web site, and answers supplied where appropriate.
Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? (UK)
A: Upwards, out of the ground, like the person who asked this question, who themselves will need watering if their IQ drops any lower...
Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? (USA)
A: Depends on how much beer you've consumed...
Q: Which direction should I drive - Perth to Darwin or Darwin to Perth - to avoid driving with the sun in my eyes? (Germany)
A: Excellent question, considering that the Olympics are being held in Sydney.
Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the
>railroad tracks? (Sweden)
A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, so you'll need to have started about a year ago to get there in time for this October...
Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Australia? (Sweden)
A: And accomplish what?
Q: It is imperative that I find the names and addresses of places to contact for a stuffed porpoise. (Italy)
A: I'm not touching this one...
Q: My client wants to take a steel pooper-scooper into Australia. Will you let her in? (South Africa)
A: Why? We do have toilet paper here...
Q: Are there any ATMs in Australia? Can you send me a list of them in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and Hervey Bay? (UK)
Q: Where can I learn underwater welding in Australia? (Portugal)
Q: Do the camels in Australia have one hump or two? (UK)
Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia? (UK)
A: Why bother? Use your fingers like the rest of us...
Q: Do you have perfume in Australia? (France)
A: No. Everybody stinks.
Q: Do tents exist in Australia? (Germany)
A: Yes, but only in sporting supply stores, peoples' garages, and most national parks...
Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia? (UK)
A: This HAS to have been asked by a blonde...
Q: Can you tell me the regions in Tasmania where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy)
A: Yes. Gay nightclubs.
Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? (France)
A: Yes. At Christmas.
Q: Can I drive to the Great Barrier Reef? (Germany)
A: Sure, if your vehicle is amphibious.
Q: Are there killer bees in Australia? (Germany)
A: Not yet, but we'll see what we can do when you get here.
Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in
Australia? (USA)
A: What's this guy smoking, and where do I get some?
Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? (Germany)
A: Another blonde?
Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can
dispense rattlesnake serum. (USA)
A: I love this one...there are no rattlesnakes in Australia.
Q: Which direction is North in Australia? (USA)
A: Face North and you should be about right.
Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA)
A: Americans have long had considerable trouble distinguishing between Austria and Australia.
Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Australia, but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in trees. (USA)
Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia? (USA)
A: From Liz Taylor, perhaps?
Q: Are there places in Australia where you can make love
outdoors? (Italy)
A: Yes. Outdoors.
Q: I was in Australia in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Kings Cross. Can you help? (USA)
Q: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? (USA)
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first.
I received this in my email today .. thought you might enjoy ...
Here are some of the classic questions that were asked of the Sydney Olympic Committee via their Web site, and answers supplied where appropriate.
Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? (UK)
A: Upwards, out of the ground, like the person who asked this question, who themselves will need watering if their IQ drops any lower...
Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? (USA)
A: Depends on how much beer you've consumed...
Q: Which direction should I drive - Perth to Darwin or Darwin to Perth - to avoid driving with the sun in my eyes? (Germany)
A: Excellent question, considering that the Olympics are being held in Sydney.
Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the
>railroad tracks? (Sweden)
A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, so you'll need to have started about a year ago to get there in time for this October...
Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Australia? (Sweden)
A: And accomplish what?
Q: It is imperative that I find the names and addresses of places to contact for a stuffed porpoise. (Italy)
A: I'm not touching this one...
Q: My client wants to take a steel pooper-scooper into Australia. Will you let her in? (South Africa)
A: Why? We do have toilet paper here...
Q: Are there any ATMs in Australia? Can you send me a list of them in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and Hervey Bay? (UK)
Q: Where can I learn underwater welding in Australia? (Portugal)
Q: Do the camels in Australia have one hump or two? (UK)
Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia? (UK)
A: Why bother? Use your fingers like the rest of us...
Q: Do you have perfume in Australia? (France)
A: No. Everybody stinks.
Q: Do tents exist in Australia? (Germany)
A: Yes, but only in sporting supply stores, peoples' garages, and most national parks...
Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia? (UK)
A: This HAS to have been asked by a blonde...
Q: Can you tell me the regions in Tasmania where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy)
A: Yes. Gay nightclubs.
Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? (France)
A: Yes. At Christmas.
Q: Can I drive to the Great Barrier Reef? (Germany)
A: Sure, if your vehicle is amphibious.
Q: Are there killer bees in Australia? (Germany)
A: Not yet, but we'll see what we can do when you get here.
Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in
Australia? (USA)
A: What's this guy smoking, and where do I get some?
Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? (Germany)
A: Another blonde?
Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can
dispense rattlesnake serum. (USA)
A: I love this one...there are no rattlesnakes in Australia.
Q: Which direction is North in Australia? (USA)
A: Face North and you should be about right.
Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA)
A: Americans have long had considerable trouble distinguishing between Austria and Australia.
Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Australia, but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in trees. (USA)
Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia? (USA)
A: From Liz Taylor, perhaps?
Q: Are there places in Australia where you can make love
outdoors? (Italy)
A: Yes. Outdoors.
Q: I was in Australia in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Kings Cross. Can you help? (USA)
Q: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? (USA)
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first.
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... well ok Rose-buddy ... i have to ask luv .. which question did you ask of the Australians?
Roland Gilliad
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honsetly the only thing that makes me want to see the olympics is if they decide to give in to my inncesant letters to make the "figure Stripping" contest a reality
Re: Re: Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mensa said:Nicole said:
Good pick up there Mensa !!!! Although you know I didn't mean it like that
That really made me laugh, you do realise though that as my family sit down now to watch the Games, I will be sitting in my chair, Laughing my head off whenever these sports come up. Now HOW do I expalin that????
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