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Title: World Cup Hype
Post by: Eimi on June 29, 2010, 06:44:49 AM
So, I have a question...

I'm getting ready to head out to my favorite restaurant with a couple friends and watch the Japan game tonight, decked out in my blue jersey and with my blue towel, and I couldn't help but wonder...  Besides Emma and my own little trash talk session, I was wondering if anyone is actually following the World Cup.  I keep hearing about World Cup fever in the states... Is that all talk?  Or are people actually getting interested in it all?  I'm just curious!
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Amanda N on June 29, 2010, 07:11:35 AM
I'm not really that interested.  My husband has a passing interest, was more interested when US was in it.  I think that interest may have died down for others now that the US has been eliminated....not sure about fever.  We don't get telly stations so we don't know what other people are thinking. *shrug*
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Paula on June 29, 2010, 10:30:27 PM
Our tv is open and tuned in for the World Cup games.  :happy1: I think the German-Enland game was very interesting (Bad luck, Emma). And Japan did really well.
 :brave:
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: emma on June 29, 2010, 11:27:05 PM
I'm putting my money on Ghana now, I drew them in the sweepstake ;)
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Paula on July 06, 2010, 11:09:30 PM
If I were a gambling type, I would be betting my money on dutchs right now....
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Eimi on July 06, 2010, 11:22:41 PM
I don't know... If Germany beats Spain, I think Germany could take it all.  I'd like to see Spain vs. Netherlands, though ;)
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: emma on July 06, 2010, 11:26:36 PM
I had money on Brazil.....
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Eimi on July 07, 2010, 12:57:53 AM
Emma, it doesn't sound like your money is very lucky... First England, then Ghana, now Brazil...  You're like the opposite of that octopus  :pirate:
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Chelle on July 07, 2010, 11:54:49 PM
spain vs netherlands. I pick spain. Though itd be great if the dutchies won. good on them and all that.
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Eimi on July 10, 2010, 12:12:37 AM
Wait, so Germany and Uruguay have to play too?  Is that for third place?  I didn't even know...
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Paula on July 10, 2010, 02:59:03 AM
The gold and the bronze are won.. the silver is lost.
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Eimi on July 10, 2010, 08:44:03 AM
I was talking to my Irish friend tonight and he described the game as "the game to determine who sucks the least" XD
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Paula on July 11, 2010, 10:28:05 PM
Well, "Oranje" lost and Spain won. Remind me not to bet with Chelle.
And Helsinki cup started.. my son has his first plays today's evening.

http://www.helsinkicup.fi/english/ (http://www.helsinkicup.fi/english/)
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: emma on July 11, 2010, 11:24:26 PM
I ought to mention that to my cousin's team. He was voted player of the year! He's a nifty little goalie.
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Chelle on July 13, 2010, 10:07:05 PM
yeah the worlds lucky I dont gamble much...:)
went to vegas and didnt even spin a wheel. HAHA.
course i ended up leaving all my jewelry there anyway. *sigh* but thats another story.
Title: Re: World Cup Hype
Post by: Eimi on July 13, 2010, 11:10:21 PM
Hey Chelle, it's ok... What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...