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[RossP]

Needing a bit of local advice...

I'm looking to buy some flights with the Dons badge on them, as a stocking filler for my Dad's xmas. I've noticed them on ebay, but they are only available in packs of 15, whereas i'm just looking for 3-6. The address of the seller gives a sports shop just off of King St (Jasmine Terrace?); i've had a look but can't find it.

• Does this place exist?
• Are there any wee specialist sports shops in Aberdeen which would sell them?

Enjoying the World Masters today

I think i'm falling in love with the women's world number 1

[Tubthumper]

There is a sports shop on King Street, can't remember what it's called, but it's on a corner of King Street and something else. I think across the road from Burning Embers? There definitely is one though.

EDIT: Sillet Specialist Sports
Sillett Specialist Sports in Aberdeen - Sports Equipment Shops in Aberdeen - Touch Aberdeen AB24

[RossP]

Many thanks. I do have hazy memories of there being a wee sports shop selling cricket gear and bowls, from when I lived on King St in 2001; but can't for the life of me remember the exact place area of King St it is.

Had a quick drive past earlier in the week and couldn't see it. Think i'll phone them tomorrow for directions.

[stuartmaxwell]

its just on the corner opposite morrisons on king st side.

[RossP]

Anyone else watching the PDC championships just now? Some absolutely incredible matches (Barney v. Baxter, Nicholson v. Priestly), and the upcoming ones tonight are looking pretty tasty!

Wade v. Nicholson - Wade has been awful so far, but still won through to the QF. Nicholson has been really steady, producing a quality 3 dart average and strong doubles.

Barneveld v. Klaasen - Barney has shown both sides of his form, breathtaking one match and garbage the next. Klaasen has been strangely consistent and deadly on the doubles.

Too hard to predict the winners, so i'm just going to sit back and enjoy the matches without any bets.

[vega]

That Barney vs. Baxter match was awesome.

I love Sid Widell. When that Russian girl was playing, the stuff he was coming out with was hilarious - "LEVELSTROIKA!!!?!?" and a heap of Emily Pankhurst references, "eat your heart out" etc.

James Wade is far too cocky.

[RossP]

Sid is indeed a (mad?) genius.

As was the person who selected the walk on girls... ahh Nicola Moriarty

[Alkaline]

Why has darts suddenly become a darling sport of the abstract-music elite (i find it funny that it's the same old same-olds that are interested in it)? It's fat people chucking a pointy object at a board for gods sake! While there is undoubtedly an element of skill involved in it and it does make for a slightly amusing game whilst drinking i personally don't see the appeal. Maybe it's just that it's not a majorly popular "sport" and the attraction lies with it being alternative. Anyone fancy shedding some light? What next? Tiddlywinks? Marbles? Weight-lifting?

[Sam L4]

I fancy/want Nicholson to make the final. Been really impressed with his play so far. Co Stompe got nowhere near Phil Taylor last night. Has Taylor not won his last 2 games 5-0 and 4-0?

Darts is the second most watched sport on Sky, behind football.

[RossP]

Originally Posted by Sam L4

Has Taylor not won his last 2 games 5-0 and 4-0?

Painter got a set off him in a 4-1 loss.

Taylor was awesome last night, in a match where I thought he'd be pushed all the way. Hopefully this isn't a sign of what is to come in the next 2 rounds. I despise King, who he has in the semi, so couldn't care less about that match. But i'd love for him to get beat in the final, much like the epic match he had with Barneveld a few years ago