Scotland lost to the Swiss? I didn't see the game or the score, so, this is unbased, but, d'ya s'pose they are playin it cagey and lookin for a shot at Canada in the semis rather than the final? Would Martin throw to China this afternoon in response to such a dastardly ploy?

I know that sounds improbale and includes hypotheses which could be considered rude ane even arrogant, but someone has to try to stir up some, ah, er, excitement and interest... yeah, that's it.

BTW, Rapaire, the old style curling brooms are quite a weapon when handled properly. As fer draggin yer privates on the ice, that only happened in Scotland way back when they played in kilts.