Rugby World Cup 2003 - Finals!

[Havak]

Tricky writing there Finbar – giving me a great feed line then going back and writing a new draft!

I probably wouldn't have too many arguments with it.

As I said, that's the only way he knows how to play. Full on, full speed, crash through. You wouldn't think he was a Marine Biologist or whatever he is.

Pretty similar to Tindall then – although our boy perhaps doesn’t keep his feet so well.

The even more scary thing is that Dunning, who has played all his rugby as a #1, is having to cover #3.

To the layman that might mean very little. The main difference is that playing at three is akin to sticking your head in a vice. Oh and the lines of force are rather different as well.

Except I'm an exceptionally moderate drinker.

Ah. Well you would need to catch us early on then. Say no later than the bar opening?

I always thought imprudent meant ‘unwise’. Unwise suggests conscious action – so in what way can that not be deliberate. It’s a total mess by them.

Horse follows the other code – get thee from here Heretic!

Oh I’ve just seen Tamerlin’s new avatar!



Hmm I feel I could learn to like Mr Dunning who had this to say about his opponents:

"Their whole side is dangerous at any given time. But if I have to single out a player, other than Wilkinson, it has to be their captain Martin Johnson. He is an excellent player. If we can keep him a bit quiet, it can help us win the game."

The love-in is getting a bit daft isn't it?

Still I loved the story about the drop goal he popped for NSW - when they needed a try to stay in the S12 tournament. Shows he really concentrates on the core skills for a prop.

[Tamerlin]

Originally posted by finbar
I checked my Visa card and the charge hasn't appeared! Stupid French Amazon site! I'll have to go and do it all over again!

Je peux donc continuer à taquiner le wallaby tranquille!

I prefer my new avatar thanks!

[Havak]

Avatar wars are upon us?

Tamerlin - should that be read as "gently tease the Wallaby" or does it mean "tease the Quiet Wallaby"?

Either way - carry on the good work.

[Tamerlin]

Originally posted by Havak
Avatar wars are upon us?

Tamerlin - should that be read as "gently tease the Wallaby" or does it mean "tease the Quiet Wallaby"?

Either way - carry on the good work.

Should rather be read as: "I can go on teasing the Wallaby with ease!"...

[Havak]

I see - I'm rather pleased to have gotten reasonably close to the meaning.

Please do carry on Tamerlin.

[Tamerlin]

Now that England has unexpectedly earned new supporters, it is necessary to revise the basics so that the good'ol song is not distorted by a bunch of mumbling newbies:

Lesson 1: learn the words

Swing low, sweet chariot,
Comin' for to carry me home!
I looked over Jordan and what did I see,
Comin' for to carry me home!
A band of angels comin' after me,
Comin' for to carry me home!

Swing low, sweet chariot,
Comin' for to carry me home!

If you get there before I do,
Comin' for to carry me home,
Jess tell my friends that I'm comin' too,
Comin' for to carry me home.

Swing low, sweet chariot,
Comin' for to carry me home!

I'm sometimes up and sometimes down,
Comin' for to carry me home,
But still my soul feels heavenly bound
Comin' for to carry me home!

Lesson 2: learn the melody

[finbar]

I assume you're currently recording the burping, farting and arse-scratching sounds that are usually to be heard behind the singing?

[finbar]

Originally posted by Havak
Tricky writing there Finbar – giving me a great feed line then going back and writing a new draft!

Consider yourself collateral damage in the pursuit of perfection.

I always thought imprudent meant ‘unwise’. Unwise suggests conscious action – so in what way can that not be deliberate. It’s a total mess by them.

Couldn't agree more. I can only think they didn't want to sully his name and reputation with the word "deliberate". Yet they virtually penalised him for same.

Horse follows the other code – get thee from here Heretic!

I don't think he's a huge fan, but the Canberra Raiders are his local club. At least his foals play U-7 and U-9 rugby.

Oh I’ve just seen Tamerlin’s new avatar!

I've just worked out Tamerlin's problem. M'lle Labit is from Toulouse. Appalling taste and judgement is obviously catching.

Hmm I feel I could learn to like Mr Dunning who had this to say about his opponents:

"Their whole side is dangerous at any given time. But if I have to single out a player, other than Wilkinson, it has to be their captain Martin Johnson. He is an excellent player. If we can keep him a bit quiet, it can help us win the game."

Here is where I can reveal that he was born in Canada.

Still I loved the story about the drop goal he popped for NSW - when they needed a try to stay in the S12 tournament. Shows he really concentrates on the core skills for a prop.

See immediately above.

Actually, they needed four tries. From memory, they had two at the time he popped the drop goal. It was one of those situations where the ref was playing advantage. He tried the field goal because everyone else does - expecting it to miss. It didn't.

The weather here seems to be settling into a pattern. This morning at 1.30am, three and a half hours after the match finished, there was a massive electrical storm and torrential rain. It's now 22-25C, cloudy and extremely humid. I think it will stay this way for tomorrow. There might be some rain, but more the occasional shower than what happened last week. The playing conditions should be pretty good, if incredibly humid.

[Tamerlin]

Originally posted by finbar
I assume you're currently recording the burping, farting and arse-scratching sounds that are usually to be heard behind the singing?

Finbar, I didn't think you would participate... and no, it is not necessary to clap your hands in rythm, you can if you want to of course... but it is not necessary.


Gooood Mooorning!

[Tamerlin]

Originally posted by finbar

I've just worked out Tamerlin's problem. M'lle Labit is from Toulouse. Appalling taste and judgement is obviously catching.

Mam'zelle Labit is playing for the Stade Toulousain and he has never managed to play as well with the French team as with Toulouse.

[Alexander's Horse]

Tickets to the World Cup final: $75

Wallaby Jersey: $120

Watch Australia demolish England at yet another sport: Priceless

[Tamerlin]

THBTIL* - Oh, look darling, isn't this sheep dog lovely?

Tamerlin - You mean... Dermott?

THBTIL* - Yes, this top knot is soooooo... cuuuute!

Tamerlin - Hmmm... Actually, it is the new mascot of the Aussies, some pundits thought the Wallaby was a bit out dated and too much of a "cliché".

THBTIL* - Why change to Dermott?

Tamerlin - Some think that the players identify themselves with their mascot so they needed an animal fiercer than the Dingo and craftier than the fox itself... this is why they elected Dermott.

THBTIL* - Are you kidding?

Tamerlin - Of course not, my dear... I would not dare!

THBTIL* - Is Finbar believing in this kind of things?

Tamerlin - No! I think this is rather his manner to tell them they have played like sissies thus far.






*THBTIL: Tamerlin's Hypothetical But Totally Improbable Lady

[finbar]

Originally posted by Tamerlin
THBTIL* - Oh, look darling, isn't this sheep dog lovely?

Tamerlin - You mean... Dermott?

THBTIL* - Yes, this top knot is soooooo... cuuuute!

Tamerlin - Hmmm... Actually, it is the new mascot of the Aussies, some pundits thought the Wallaby was a bit out dated and too much of a "cliché".

THBTIL* - Why change to Dermott?

Tamerlin - Some think that the players identify themselves with their mascot so they needed an animal fiercer than the Dingo and craftier than the fox itself... this is why they elected Dermott.

THBTIL* - Are you kidding?

Tamerlin - Of course not, my dear... I would not dare!

THBTIL* - Is Finbar believing in this kind of things?

Tamerlin - No! I think this is rather his manner to tell them they have played like sissies thus far.






*THBTIL: Tamerlin's Hypothetical But Totally Improbable Lady

I'll make a writer you of you yet!

I just read it to Dermott. He was so impressed, he rolled over and went back to sleep.

I checked my confirmation email from the French Amazon site. The credit card isn't charged till the book is dispatched and they email further confirmation when it has been dispatched. They're obviously out of stock at the moment. Which can mean only one thing - You've nicked up to Paris and cleaned out their warehouse!

[finbar]

Originally posted by Tamerlin


Mam'zelle Labit is playing for the Stade Toulousain and he has never managed to play as well with the French team as with Toulouse.

And does she change her hair colour three times a week at home?

[finbar]

Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
Tickets to the World Cup final: $75

Wallaby Jersey: $120

Watch Australia demolish England at yet another sport: Priceless

Nice work. Lost on anyone who isn't familiar with Mastercard ads, but.