A strange sport: "Extreme Ironing"
By zenith2007
@zenith2007 (241)
Italy
July 19, 2008 7:33am CST
Dear my lotters, it is true that sometimes fantasy and imagination can get away, but they can not get eveywhere.
Today, one of my laps in the network of Internet I came across this site http://www.extremeironing.com which is dedicated to a sport very particular: the "Extreme Ironing".
This site tells you that a certain Phil, passionate about rock climbing, one day returned home from work found a pile of clothes iron but did not want to. Yhen appy for the beautiful sunny day, in order to become more pleasant iron, joined this tedious task with his passion, rock climbing.
From coast coupled was born the "Extreme Ironing".
I would advise you to take a look because the images are very evocative.
Some of you, friends, already knew this extreme sport? Or maybe already pratice this sport? It would be nice to read of experonce.
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10 responses
@zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
20 Jul 08
I am very pleased to have been usefully for your blog. I promise that when I have time I go to visit your blog, hpefully will give me some inspiration.
@PearlGrace (3171)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Hello zenith2007.
Extreme ironing may just be one of the weirdest extreme sports I've ever seen! That is just crazy, ironing under water or while you are rock-climbing. I have always wanted to try to iron someone while I'm on my treadmill. Hmmm, there's an extreme sport waiting to happen.
Take care and thanks for sharing this one.
@zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
20 Jul 08
We believe that is a very extreme sport but I do not see whee he is the folly if the person who si happy he does do.
@zeloguy (4911)
• United States
19 Jul 08
When I started reading this I thought you were talking of speed ironing which believe it or not is a sport in and of itself.
I don't know why someone would want to iron on the side of a cliff but hey all the best to 'em right?
Thanks
Zelo
Zelo @zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
20 Jul 08
A few times I have heard of sport that you say, that the speed of ironing boards did not know much about it.
With regard to the extreme sport I believe that everyone is free to have fun as he like. Certainly I am not a guy who would do certain things: more than anything else for laziness.
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
I haven't tried that sport but I've seen it a couple of times. It's amazing how people can come up with different sports and competitions. Even simple things like ironing could be that complex and imaginative. I've seen some who iron upside down, or in peculiar places and positions. I agree though, it's nice to see people enjoy their unique passions. Some stunts are a bit impractical but they most of the time justify the word "extreme". see 'ya!
@zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
20 Jul 08
If one makes one thing he likes, although it is hard to do, he enjoys a lot an always gets a lot of satisfaction.
Trylly you have know someone who practice this sport?
@anex08 (868)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
I would'nt like that sport. It makes me feel exhausted just by thinking and how would I enjoy it when its actually a housework that turns into a sport. Hehehe, I would rather be at extreme sleeping sport if theres any..Happy mylotting friend!!
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@zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
20 Jul 08
I agree with you, I prefer to stay to sleep rather than practicing this kind of sport. In truth I do not peace even normal sports. But fascinates me know that there are people who can do these things.
@danishcanadian (28955)
• Canada
20 Jul 08
Extreme ironing? Now I've heard everything!! That's somehing. I don't mind ironing so much, because it's one o the few household things I ccan do sitting down. LOL
@zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
20 Jul 08
Certain. But remember that everyone is free to do things better as be likes. jajajaja, We hope a good day.
@sunshinelady (7609)
• United States
20 Jul 08
When I first started reading this I thought it was a joke. I went to your link here and it is a real sport. I find this very interesting. People can come up with all kinds of sports and competitions. I thought that this showed a lot of imagination on the part of who thought it up.
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@zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
20 Jul 08
Me to early I thought of a joke but then having regard to all those pictures I realized that everything was true. Certainly this Mr Phil, inventor of this sport, had a lot of imagination to get this result.
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
20 Jul 08
This is so funny. I was looking at the snorkeling/ironing. What a hoot. I would have never dreamed of taking the ironing board with me while doing such a thing.
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Next time I have some ironing to do I will have my helper go out in the pool with my iron and ironing board and iron. I will take photos for you. Heehee
@zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
21 Jul 08
Wery well. So I should be fine. We await your photos.
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@zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
20 Jul 08
Yes, very funny. I say you are coming want try? Be try even if you can tell your direct experience. Good luck.
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@LadyStrawberry (173)
• Slovenia
25 Jul 08
lol You post the most hilarious things!!! :)
Where do you find them??!!! lol lol lol
/No, I try to stay away from 'Extreme Ironing' - or, uhm, any ironing whatsoever. I prefer clothes that just don't need to be ironed :)/
BTW My sister claims she got 'into' ironing after she got addicted to Neopets & really mastered 'the mouse'... lol So... when you master Neopets, you can maybe master 'Extreme Ironing' better? :))) hmmmmm....!! :)
@zenith2007 (241)
• Italy
1 Aug 08
No it is difficult to find the things: just curiosity and a little patience
