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Originally posted by Havak
Well lets hope England rugby surprises you as much as the cricket lads spanking the Aussies the other day did?
And you were hoping I might not mention it?
I was waiting for it! They handed the game to the Poms. Batted badly, bowled appallingly. I watched most of the Australian innings. Letting Michael Vaughan get away with his inoffensive tweakers for ten overs? And gift him a couple of wickets? Serves them right. Most of the top order threw away their wickets. England's innings started too late for me to stay up and watch. Sounds like we bowled dreadfully. And the persistence with Brett Lee when it's been well established that he's too loose for one-dayers serves them right again.
Tamerlin? Your nation's persistent refusal to embrace cricket is the one thing that stops your nation achieving greatness.
Jean Bouin is indeed a completely seperate stadium located right next to Parc des Princes. In the shadow of it in fact.
It's only odd that I've been to Paris so many times and never checked them out.
" ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.
Originally posted by Tamerlin
I will try to remember the colloquialism: "it does not float my boat".
Yep. It will come mightily in handy next time you're in the East Midlands.
" ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.
Stranger things have happened. It’s been a long time since we went into a game with the Wallabies at twickers as genuine underdogs. A shock may ensue.
That wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.
They were pushed close by an England team in total disarray so whatever Eddie is saying secretly he will be confident.
But you'd be left with nothing to bag him about.
Apart from being Australian? There’s nothing like a little healthy Xenophobia (as our tory leader is now proving by raising immigration as a key election battleground).
Which isn't to say that I'm condemning Dawson. Just Zinzan.
Zinny does rather go all over the shop – blue one week and red the next.
It is true Dawson made that commitment before he knew about the training session. The session was called at late notice. But is he a rugby player – or a team captain on Question of Sport? I think Matt is looking at the media tart pension route myself.
And what loss is he – he looked less than sharp in the summer – lets throw Woods and Ellis into the senior squad – now is the time to do so.
Okay. Let's change the name to London Boers.
To be honest anywhere but this forum I call them the ‘Exiles’. Covers all bases.
Ironically, I was thinking of including in my post to Tamerlin that I knew I wouldn't have any trouble mentioning Caravaggio in your company.
I don’t even have a tow bar on my car.
They handed the game to the Poms
This is your way of saying that they were comprehensively outplayed yes?
They must have had a total stinker – it’s been four years since our skipper completed ten in a one dayer. It’s not something I would have expected at all.
And yes you bowled dreadfully – Trescothick is normally exposed far more easily against an Aussie attack. And he got 81 off not many more balls.
It's only odd that I've been to Paris so many times and never checked them out.
IIRC they are out to the south west of the city and far removed from the main tourist drags. Plenty of nice bars nearby though.
Yep. It will come mightily in handy next time you're in the East Midlands.
It will indeed Tamerlin. Also remember that the letter H is largely silent in the East Midlands too. And Anglo Saxon swear words are used as ‘wild cards’ in conversations standing in for any other word. Then again that is true of the entire UK.
It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt
Originally posted by Havak
Apart from being Australian? There’s nothing like a little healthy Xenophobia (as our tory leader is now proving by raising immigration as a key election battleground).
I heard him on the BBC World Service the other night. Isn't he also a son of immigrants. Changed his name and now he's pulling up the drawbridge after him?
Zinny does rather go all over the shop – blue one week and red the next.
Most of it nonsense.
By the by, Owen Finegan was naming his best teams, toughest opponents, etc, in the paper this morning. He rated the mid-90s ABs as the best and toughest. Robin Brook as the best and toughest direct opponent. And he rated the Wallaby team that knocked over the Lions as the best Wallaby outfit.
And what loss is he – he looked less than sharp in the summer – lets throw Woods and Ellis into the senior squad – now is the time to do so.
He looked a bit past it last time I saw him.
I don’t even have a tow bar on my car.
That's what I'd expect from Tamerlin! Have you ever eaten Beef Carpaccio? The paper-thin slices of raw beef with an oil and vinegar dressing that barely cooks it? It was named after Caravaggio. Carvaggio's paintings were amazingly vivid, with great swathes of rich red. The raw beef of the Carpaccio is supposed to resemble Caravaggio's rich reds.
You wouldn't learn that in a L***** thread, would you?
This is your way of saying that they were comprehensively outplayed yes?
The scorecard says they were. It was just a slack effort. Vaughan bowled tightly, they lost patience and concentration. They're usually much more disciplined and professional, as we know. Now they're off to India - minus Ponting for the early part, broke his thumb against you - and that's going to require total discipline and professionalism.
IIRC they are out to the south west of the city and far removed from the main tourist drags. Plenty of nice bars nearby though.
Ever contemplated putting together a Guide To The World's Best Bars?
And Anglo Saxon swear words are used as ‘wild cards’ in conversations standing in for any other word.
The average Australian bushie would leave you for dead. They can add an extra syllable - "f'k'n" - to each and every word in a sentence.
" ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.
What are you doing out of bed in the middle of the day!?
" ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.
Isn't he also a son of immigrants. Changed his name and now he's pulling up the drawbridge after him?
I know his father was Romanian and anglicised the family name from Hecht (understandable given when they settled here). I believe his mother was possibly Welsh. Either way the drawbridge comment holds true.
Owen Finegan was naming his best teams,
Playing to his audience a little as well – although that was an AB side with grit that’s for sure. Brook has cropped up before in other players lists – wish I knew more about him. God forbid Finny name an NH player of course.
He might be right about the Wallabies – although I think the 99 side have a shout in there myself. No team since Eales retired has (for my money).
You wouldn't learn that in a L***** thread, would you?
Not at all but I would remind you I am English. Art Appreciation and exposure to sophisticated cuisine? Need I say more?
(okay I will – no I have never had it, but would certainly like to try it).
and that's going to require total discipline and professionalism.
And cast iron stomachs?
The sub-continent. Where you are only marginally more popular than England.
Ever contemplated putting together a Guide To The World's Best Bars?
My dream career. Will anyone pay me for it do you think? Particularly given that the East Midlands and South Yorkshire will figure prominently.
The average Australian bushie would leave you for dead. They can add an extra syllable - "f'k'n" - to each and every word in a sentence.
Oh they would certainly leave me for dead – I only swear when I want to add a really coarse emphasis to what I am saying – “I hate f’k’n Bath” for example.
I know an ex squaddie in my local who has used the language for so long that his use is now entirely sub-conscious. He would push the bushies close.
I don't even have a car...
Now THAT’S what I would expect from Tamerlin.
It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt
Originally posted by Havak
Playing to his audience a little as well – although that was an AB side with grit that’s for sure.
That mid-90s ABs outfit was the best I've seen in a long time. Tough, fierce and immensely skilled.
Brook has cropped up before in other players lists – wish I knew more about him.
Wonderful lock. As Finegan said, there might be players who could turn in the occasional more spectacular effort, but his performance level was high and constant. The sort of level J**** reached when he peaked.
God forbid Finny name an NH player of course.
In truth, he probably didn't run into many great NH players. He wouldn't have played that often against J**** at his peak, for example. The Lions Tests, perhaps one Test over there.
Not at all but I would remind you I am English. Art Appreciation and exposure to sophisticated cuisine? Need I say more?
Then it's up to you to overturn the cliché!
(okay I will – no I have never had it, but would certainly like to try it).
A lot of people are put off by the fact that the beef is raw. It's sliced paper-thin, drizzled with a dressing. The vinegar in the dressing "cures" the beef, partly cooking it. A good version of it is delicious. As is Steak Tartare, the raw minced beef. Again, it's served with a dressing that "cures" the beef. It's not as raw as it would seem.
The sub-continent. Where you are only marginally more popular than England.
They love us there. Steve Waugh remains a God.
My dream career. Will anyone pay me for it do you think? Particularly given that the East Midlands and South Yorkshire will figure prominently.
Mmmmm. The nichest of niche markets.
Oh they would certainly leave me for dead – I only swear when I want to add a really coarse emphasis to what I am saying – “I hate f’k’n Bath” for example.
I know an ex squaddie in my local who has used the language for so long that his use is now entirely sub-conscious. He would push the bushies close.
I think a very good, highly creative user of such language is a joy to hear.
Now THAT’S what I would expect from Tamerlin.
It wasn't bad actually. If only his French were better, he could be a top French comedy writer.
" ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.
The Vierge Rouge is somehow still protecting the Stade Toulousain, after a very bad game from the Toulousains an undeserved victory was earned thanks to a penalty at the last second scored by Cédric Heymans more than 55 meters away from the goal. The only positive point of the day was the head of Patrice Lagisquet (Biarritz' coach) when the referee whistled the end of the game just after the kick.
Mister Didier Méné (referee of the game) delivered one of his worst performances which did not help at all to clarify the game.
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" ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.
Originally posted by Tamerlin Stade Toulousain 26 - Biarritz Olympique 25
The Vierge Rouge is somehow still protecting the Stade Toulousain, after a very bad game from the Toulousains an undeserved victory was earned thanks to a penalty at the last second scored by Cédric Heymans more than 55 meters away from the goal. The only positive point of the day was the head of Patrice Lagisquet (Biarritz' coach) when the referee whistled the end of the game just after the kick.
Mister Didier Méné (referee of the game) delivered one of his worst performances which did not help at all to clarify the game.
Stop complaining! A win is a win.
Havak will be chuffed. His mob beat Saints 32-13. The only surprise was that J**** was carded but not for punching Corne Krige!
" ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.
I am afraid you are right (talking about French mastery of course)...
You must keep trying. They say the French are inclined to look kindly upon people who at least attempt to speak their language.
" ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.
They handed the game to the Poms. Batted badly, bowled appallingly. I watched most of the Australian innings. Letting Michael Vaughan get away with his inoffensive tweakers for ten overs? And gift him a couple of wickets? Serves them right. Most of the top order threw away their wickets. England's innings started too late for me to stay up and watch. Sounds like we bowled dreadfully. And the persistence with Brett Lee when it's been well established that he's too loose for one-dayers serves them right again. 
That's what I'd expect from Tamerlin! 
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