Commonwealth Games Blog

[karen]

Don't worry Rox (and any others interested) - far more interesting and up to date news from Barry Buddon on those new fangled interweb things Facebook and Twitter.

And if anyone wants to be my friend there feel free

Love

@karen762

[Dougan]

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Pairs results after 900x are here:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bte2n84CQAAJWfM.jpg:large



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Wow, I can't believe the English haven't dropped a shot! :flag5:

Come on Wales and Scotland; you can still beat the Canadians...

[mr smith]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth ... rize-pairs

[Dougan]

Don't worry Rox (and any others interested) - far more interesting and up to date news from Barry Buddon on those new fangled interweb things Facebook and Twitter.

And if anyone wants to be my friend there feel free

Love

@karen762

I am very interested, but have been busy, so don't know if there's been any shooting on the telly...

...it's very frustrating as I really don't like Facebook and Twitter, so I'm missing out...I'm enjoying Gaz's blog, and wish someone would set up an ordinary web page/blog for the shooting instead of using 'cool' media, that some of us just don't want to use...

[Dougan]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth ... rize-pairs

Thanks for that; seems I'm a bit behind...

Great result for the English, and a worthy bronze for the Jocks :goodjob:

Sorry to see Gaz and Chris miss out, but from looking at the scores (which I could only dream of) the competition was very stiff...

[Gaz]

I take as I find, I use Firefox and all else works well other than that page that is my experience with my PC, my laptop and the my wifes laptop so I still say it is suspect and still advise not using it.

Ok, there'll be no more 'suspect' news of CG shooting from me. Goodbye.

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Please continue posting the news, I'm finding it difficult to track it down and such links are very helpful.

You can't be held responsible for someone else's failure to install or use anti-virus software.

[JonC]

...it's very frustrating as I really don't like Facebook and Twitter, so I'm missing out...I'm enjoying Gaz's blog, and wish someone would set up an ordinary web page/blog for the shooting instead of using 'cool' media, that some of us just don't want to use...

The reason that a lot of this stuff is posted on facebook and Twitter is that its a lot easier doing in on them than via a website. I originally used a pretty blank profile on facebook to keep up with a couple of posters I was interested in.
I maintain a website for a small local group, I find Facebook much easer to spread the word, and once setup correctly there are no annoying games requests or other crap.

If you think think some people would prefer this info via a website well your probably correct, one solution is DIY. Various people are covering this kind of stuff using social media, maybe you fancy setting up a website (or blog), hosting it, keeping the software up to date, keeping layout standard, or you could use Facebook where its all looked after for you, just have to hit post.

Have to say that British Shootings posts on Facebook have been pretty good today, lots of stuff flowing from them, nice photos too.

[JonC]

Gold to Luckman Eng
Silver Paton Can
Bronze Patel Eng

Gaz came in at 14th and had a mention for great shooting in difficult conditions.

Its a shame the BBBC thread got sidetracked, they provided excellent coverage using Facebook, and it was watched all over the world.

Final scores
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... _w/pubhtml#
not sure if an account is needed to view.

[Dougan]

Cheers for the piccies and the scores JonC

Some amazing scores there...and it's great to see TR bringing some medals...it should defiantly be an Olympic sport.

I noticed that everyone generally dropped more shots in stage 1 (21 shots) than in stage 2 (30 shots)...do you know what that's about...weather conditions?

It's good to see that all our shooters are doing well, and have actually seen some on the telly...I suppose when there's that many medals being won they can't ignore it

[Dougan]

...it's very frustrating as I really don't like Facebook and Twitter, so I'm missing out...I'm enjoying Gaz's blog, and wish someone would set up an ordinary web page/blog for the shooting instead of using 'cool' media, that some of us just don't want to use...

The reason that a lot of this stuff is posted on facebook and Twitter is that its a lot easier doing in on them than via a website. I originally used a pretty blank profile on facebook to keep up with a couple of posters I was interested in.
I maintain a website for a small local group, I find Facebook much easer to spread the word, and once setup correctly there are no annoying games requests or other crap.

If you think think some people would prefer this info via a website well your probably correct, one solution is DIY. Various people are covering this kind of stuff using social media, maybe you fancy setting up a website (or blog), hosting it, keeping the software up to date, keeping layout standard, or you could use Facebook where its all looked after for you, just have to hit post.

Have to say that British Shootings posts on Facebook have been pretty good today, lots of stuff flowing from them, nice photos too.

Sorry to drag this back up, but - I decided to have a quick look at he NRA home page when I got in, and saw the link to the BBBC facebook page...I clicked it to see what would happen, though I expected to be directed to a 'sign in' page...but no, no sign in, it took me to the actual page!...where I've just spent the last 45 mins catching up on the interviews and photos

I know it's my fault for assuming; but I wish you'd pointed out that you don't need an account (which is what I don't want) to view it...