Started last night?

[Glenn]

I wonder if it is due to the work that BT carried out on the 14th, the work on the 28th may rectify the problem.

[Inactive]

I wonder if it is due to the work that BT carried out on the 14th, the work on the 28th may rectify the problem.

Nice one Glenn. 

[Glenn]

It's a long shot but you never know.

[Rik]

This is very true when it comes to BT work. I'm not convinced they resolved the problem on the 14th as no-one lost session, which should have been the case.

[juiceuk]

Nearly a year of sub 25ms pings, Faster speeds than previous ISP's and more reliable connection. I don't mind a hiccup every now and again after all that good service. I only started this thread to find out if it  was my line playing up again. I was on Tiscali getting told to clear my cookies or have you turned on your modem? to cure 300ms pings!! Namesco's constant high pings and denials of congestion on there network only to turn around and admit it and announce new pipes on the way. I am happy with IDNet.

[Rik]

No-one's saying you were wrong to start the thread, Juice. It was a valid enquiry and allowed us to find out the cause of the problem. Sadly, we are unable, as users, to resolve the matter to everyone's satisfaction.

OTOH, the games will be over on Sunday. 

[Ray]

OTOH, the games will be over on Sunday. 

I'll most definitely be thankful for that, Rik. 

[LesD]

I would be the first to admit that I can fall into the, "grumpy old man" category but having followed this thread with no particular axe to grind about reduced speeds with my typical internet use but I must ask what is wrong with the Olympics? 

I enjoy watching people striving for and often achieving or even surpassing the goals they have set themselves. I say all credit to them and for the enjoyable entertainment they brings to many of us. 

[Glenn]

 

[David]

I would be the first to admit that I can fall into the, "grumpy old man" category but having followed this thread with no particular axe to grind about reduced speeds with my typical internet use but I must ask what is wrong with the Olympics? 

I enjoy watching people striving for and often achieving or even surpassing the goals they have set themselves. I say all credit to them and for the enjoyable entertainment they brings to many of us. 

Thats fine Les but when is the sack race on,I seem to have missed the egg and spoon race 

[Philip]

I would be the first to admit that I can fall into the, "grumpy old man" category but having followed this thread with no particular axe to grind about reduced speeds with my typical internet use but I must ask what is wrong with the Olympics? 

I enjoy watching people striving for and often achieving or even surpassing the goals they have set themselves. I say all credit to them and for the enjoyable entertainment they brings to many of us. 

me too 

[Steve]

Thats fine Les but when is the sack race on,I seem to have missed the egg and spoon race 

For egg and spoon read relay race and sack read Colin Jackson. Seriously though there has been some truly remarkable feats achieved by many athletes both at home and abroad during these games.

[LesD]

Is In about maybe we should have a poll! 

[Simon]

I think you've either got the 'sports' gene, or you haven't, Les.  For those of us who haven't, it's a bore. 

[LesD]

Thats fine Les but when is the sack race on,I seem to have missed the egg and spoon race 

Point taken but maybe it would be better made with the likes of synchronised swimming.
I doubt anyone likes it all but that's what make its great there is such variety that the appeal is wide. 

[LesD]

I think you've either got the 'sports' gene, or you haven't, Les.  For those of us who haven't, it's a bore. 

Football I detest, Cricket I can miss, Formula I I like, Tennis is OK at times and I did play table tennis in the bottom end of the local league when I felt less decrepit than I do at the moment.

I never felt I have the 'sports' gene you mention Simon but I like not to rule anything in or everything out.

[David]

I think you've either got the 'sports' gene, or you haven't, Les.  For those of us who haven't, it's a bore. 

Each to their own I have to agree no sports gene here,I cant think of one sport I would watch let alone pay,and I see we have won all the gold Gordon Brown sold off cheaply,but when I think we are next and we are going to pay for this and end up with sweet FA and the stadium is not that far from here........god!!! the thought of it depresses me 

[psp83]

women's beach volleyball 

[LesD]

women's beach volleyball 

Ah twentyfive years or so ago I can still vividly recall watching it "in the flesh" on Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro.

[David]

women's beach volleyball 

On the other hand I may have been harsh on the olympics 

[psp83]

hehe.

just a thought.. 2012 olympics.. Will it be called the winter olympics  hehe.

and are they building an "indoor" beach volleyball area, as we know what the british summer is like 

[David]

It needs to be indoors Paul I suggest they carry out this sport on trampolines as well 

[psp83]

And in bikinis!!

Will be much more fun to watch then 

[Philip]

And in bikinis!!

or without 

[David]

Philip !!!!!!!! I have just Emailed Lord Coe......