There’s a championship in computer-throwing behind Johanneskirken on Friday at one. How therapeutic!
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belze
This I must see! Maybe I even sign up, is there prizes?
fivecats
Any chance you could help a poor English-only speaking person out with a translation? Please? 🙂
Jill
More or less: the techies have arranged a competition where one, or possibly several, Olivetti 486 table models will be thrown. The events include precision throwing (throwing at targets) and length. IT-employees at the university and other interested parties are invited. 🙂 The images of Rolf test-throwing are most informative.
fivecats
Thanks for the translation. You’ve just helped to make my day and that of about a dozen of my co-workers!
Jill
So, will you be starting up local computer throwing competitions, Fivecats? If enough people practice this new sport, it might become an Olympic event in a few years!
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