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Boat Race

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Sprack

Sprack Report 29 Mar 2008 16:21

Just a reminder that the boat race is on ITV now, I think the race starts 5 .15.
Jenny

Forgetmenot

Forgetmenot Report 29 Mar 2008 16:30

Hi Jenny, I never miss the boat race and I always support Oxford as thats my mums home county and where most of my dads rellies come from.

You're correct, the race takes off at 5.15.

Gillie XX

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 29 Mar 2008 16:39

it used to be early afternoon and everybody watched it. Doesn't seem so popular now though. We had our first colour TV for the boat race in 1973, I remember how excited we were to be seeing it in colour. seems strange now. Wasn't a very big screen though.

Ann
Glos

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin

Sue In Yorkshire.

Sue In Yorkshire. Report 29 Mar 2008 16:41

I have the boat race on,but not on either side to win,

Just like to watch if either boat goes under the water again.....

Sprack

Sprack Report 29 Mar 2008 16:43

It used to be on BBC as well once without the blinkin adverts!!!.

Rosi Glow

Rosi Glow Report 29 Mar 2008 16:50

I think its late because of the tide times..

BrianW

BrianW Report 3 Apr 2010 17:20

Correct, the starting time is dictated by the tide, it's run at slack high water.

I'm supporting Cambridge, but their recent run hasn't been good and I think Oxford are favourites again this year.

But CAMBRIDGE WON.
A very well-fought race, though, Oxford having nothing to be ashamed about!

Researching:
Sherwood (Kent); Jesson (London); Worboys (Herts)

***Julie*Ann***.sprinkling fairydust***

***Julie*Ann***.sprinkling fairydust*** Report 3 Apr 2010 17:35

its reminded me that i had weird dream other week
that we went to watch a boat race,

thats strange cos ive never even been interested in it,
but it was in a little town, with grass verges around, and lovely scenery,

just seen the start , on tv,
not into that kind of thing , tho hubbys sat watching it

Elizabeth A

Elizabeth A Report 3 Apr 2010 21:34

Glad to see Cambridge win - close race though

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget Report 4 Apr 2010 00:21


Oh dear, I forgot all about it!

Researching:
Woodhouse and Trilloe from Herefordshire; Lockyear and Date from Somerset, Thomas and Edwards from Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire, also Argyll, Tipperary, Limerick, Cork

AuntySherlock

AuntySherlock Report 4 Apr 2010 02:01

I think we over here have another type of Boat Race.

Beer On A Table.

Teams of beer drinkers trying to out drink each other, etc , etc.

Yours is with boats, in the water, rowing.!!!!

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 4 Apr 2010 06:40

what about the Boat Race in Alice Springs AuntyS????





Thanks for the result .....we don't get to see it on TV over here, and very rarely hear anything about it until days later!




sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

AuntySherlock

AuntySherlock Report 4 Apr 2010 08:52

http://www.ozoutback.com.au/postcards/postcards_forms/nt_henleyontodd/


Here you are, or google Henley On Todd Alice Springs for more.

If it rains and there is water in the river the race is cancelled.