tonyXIII

That was difficult. I know my eyesight is deteriorating, but 4 out of 10 is not good. One of the four was a total guess! In my defence, I play patience so much that the card outlines are burned into the screen, which doesn't help with the readability. I guess screen quality must play a part, too.

This is what gets up my nose with the Irish and Scots. They all bang on about how wonderful Ireland and Scotland are, but 99% of the buggers live somewhere else, mostly England. If Ireland and Scotland are so wonderful, why don't you live there?

Is the Kyle show still on? I thought he'd been sent to Coventry. Is Coventry anywhere near Tunbridge Wells?

Halifax has a university? You live and learn! To all Fax fans, this is a light-hearted attempt at humour and should not be seen as derogatory in any way.

Sky news also reporting Bryant's death in a helicopter crash.

It won't be a problem. They'll all be dead. ?

We've had our central heating on at night for the last three weeks. Hardly in your league, but I feel your pain. Actually, I know you like it like that, so there's no pain. I do hope you are keeping warm, though. Good luck through your winter.

Sadly, no. There are no trains on this island.

You're probably right. I don't know about Faliraki nowadays as I live in Crete and Faliraki is in Rhodes, but 20 years ago it was effectively a ghetto for young British drunkards. Here on Crete, the equivalent is Malia and, though I think it has calmed down somewhat, I would be very unhappy if my 20 year old daughter chose Malia as a holiday destination. (I don't have a 20 year old daughter, btw) Incidentally, I think Club 18-30 has ceased trading. Thank God!

It tends not to happen in Greece. (I'm sure it does happen, just not as often) It could be because Greece is a bit further away and doesn't attract the yobs.

How's your BP? I have only seen a few tries on news bulletins and about half of them are just one bunch of fat boys trying to bulldoze their way through another bunch of fat boys. Exciting? I almost fell asleep.

Confession. I missed my walk last Thursday. I woke up late and it was already too hot to go for my walk. By the time it cools down in the evening, it's time for a shower before going out for the evening. The good news is I've been for the walk every day since and the weather is cooling quite fast so there won't be any more excuses. ?

I've pretty much stayed away from this thread as I start sweating just by reading about your efforts. However, I had to get a medical check for my teaching licence about 2 months ago. The IKA (NHS equivalent) doctor went on at some length about 'zachari' (sugar) and mentioned 'diabiti' (diabetes) more than once. My private GP, when I showed him the same results, shrugged his shoulders and said that it wasn't that bad, that we all have sugar and that I needed (must) walk for 20 minutes every day. I haven't until yesterday. The temperatures have dropped from 'furnace' to merely 'oven' and I've woken at 7:30, so I thought, "Why not?" I've quite enjoyed it and hope to continue. At least until my 'zachari' comes down to normal. ?

That reminds me of an AC/DC song. ?

What has your scrotum got to do with your benefits? Or is that how you applied 'pressure' to the benefits clerk?

So, don't do it. HTH. ?

My first attempt to use foreign currency was on a school trip to Austria. I'd carefully learnt the phrase, "Ein briefmarke zu ein achtzig, bitte." The shopkeeper thought for a second or two and replied in English, "They aren't one eighty now. The price went up to two schillings six months ago" talk about deflated! At least he had realised that I had no chance of understanding that in German.

"They never just say 'poor'"? I seem to remember Jiffy saying that (or perhaps it was "pooer"?) quite a lot. He even got criticised on here for it.

We'll know he's making progress. Martyn, how could you get it so wrong??

Your second paragraph is true and a concern. However, there are not as many over-30s as I thought - Aguerro and D.Silva spring to mind - and Foden, Zinchenko, DeBruyn and Sterling, to mention but a few, are still mere bairns, relatively speaking. We need to replace Kompany, but Fernandinho is more than able when fit. Fortunately, we have a very capable manager. (And very deep pockets)

After reflecting for a few hours, I think I was a bit less than generous in my praise. Well done, Liverpool. It was a great season and you did deserve some reward for your efforts. It would have been cruel to come away with nothing. However, there is a space in our trophy cabinet and we're coming for it next year!

I just did give credit where it was due.? Putting aside 'tribal loyalties' is a bit difficult, but I do grudgingly congratulate Liverpool on their amazing season. Finishing so close to City was a truly epic effort. I think my problem with Liverpool is that, when they do win something, we never hear the end of it. Same with United, but at least that is a distant memory. NB. Don't take me too seriously. I've had to put up with United fans mocking us for years, so I'm revelling in the opportunity to return the favour!

I agree, bob. I am pleased for Jurgen Klopp. I've said before how much I like him as a manager. I also said he would get silverware before long and now he has. I'm not a great fan of Liverpool, though. (They rank just above United in my favourite football club list). Therefore, I will reserve my congratulations for the manager. Well done, Jurgen!

Mate, I'd worked out your mentality ages ago. Now you've just confirmed that you're barmy. So, you can now post on here with confidence you're among like-minded friends.

Dead chuffed for City. What a trophy haul! I did feel sorry for Watford, though. If they had buried that first chance, it could have been different. Once they had to take the game to City, though, they were ruthlessly exposed. Sixty years ago, I started supporting City as a six year old. I switched my allegiance to RL about 40 years ago but have retained my love of City. For most of that time, we have lived in the shadow of both Liverpool and our now-quiet neighbours. These last few seasons have been sweet!