Old Frightful Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Anyway, those kind folk at Amazon delivered "Too many reasons to live" this morning so I'll probably just leave it in their packaging ready to forward it on. I'll also try and find time to visit a few charity bookshops to see what RL related gems I can find in an effort to reward the other three semi finalists. If I can find Clive Sullivan's "A hard road to the top", that's a fantastic book to read. Watch this space. "When I saw the Pistols and The Clash I realised it didn't seem that difficult, they didn't seem like they could play very well either, so the thing was to form a band then work it out. We didn't even know who was going to play what - we passed around all the instruments until we found what we were comfortable with. I wasn't comfortable with any of them so I became the singer." Terry Hall on forming The Specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, Old Frightful said: Haha...fantastic! First time I've read about that, must be nice to be able to spend a little time involving yourself in that type of pursuit. Wonder where he made his money... It could have been Rotterdam or anywhere. "Coming from East Hull people automatically think you should go and play for Hull KR. Personally I couldn't think of anything worse" - Kirk Yeaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Right, I've changed my mind, i don't need a new washing machine now (although I'm sure it is still dying) cos my tumble dryer died today and I've spent all day hanging stuff over radiators which I can't afford to turn on. So I need a new tumble dryer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 19 minutes ago, Ullman said: It could have been Rotterdam or anywhere. I'm guessing from that excellent quip that you picked up on my reference, I would have been disappointed had you not... "When I saw the Pistols and The Clash I realised it didn't seem that difficult, they didn't seem like they could play very well either, so the thing was to form a band then work it out. We didn't even know who was going to play what - we passed around all the instruments until we found what we were comfortable with. I wasn't comfortable with any of them so I became the singer." Terry Hall on forming The Specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Gerrumonside ref said: I hope I don’t get Qatar and their goalie! Watching that disallowed goal I thought it was Pickford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, Old Frightful said: I'm guessing from that excellent quip that you picked up on my reference, I would have been disappointed had you not... Oh yes, nice and subtle as it was 1 "Coming from East Hull people automatically think you should go and play for Hull KR. Personally I couldn't think of anything worse" - Kirk Yeaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Gerrumonside ref said: I hope I don’t get Qatar and their goalie! I've had it for weeks since my mrs generously shared her cold germs. 1 "Coming from East Hull people automatically think you should go and play for Hull KR. Personally I couldn't think of anything worse" - Kirk Yeaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Could just do 31 and leave out Qatar. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Ladies and Gentleman...the draw : Old Frightful - Saudi Arabia, bobbruce - Morocco, Gerrumonside ref - Senegal, hindle xiii - South Korea, MattSantos - Canada, DavidM - Brazil, Hopie - Uruguay, George Watt - Japan, The Hallucinating Goose - Portugal, Gomersall - Argentina, John M - Ghana, Maximus Decimus - Belgium, Roy Boy - Croatia, Tommygilf - Spain, Rage - Australia, Mumby Magic - France, Ullman - Tunisia, HKR Away Days - Wales, HawkMan - Mexico, amm - Poland, Native New Yorker - Costa Rica, Just Browny - Switzerland, The Masked Poster - Qatar, RoyBoy295 - USA, Harry Stottle - England, Dave T - Netherlands, Jim Prendle - Cameroon, Kenilworth Tiger - Denmark, Jill Halfpenny Fan - Serbia, Lowedesert - Germany, tonyXIII - Ecuador and ckn - Iran. That concludes the draw and I can confirm no bits of folded paper were either heated up or put in the freezer immediately prior to it taking place. Some interesting pairings there, Ullman gets the hot favourites...that is the team that favours being hot, and Just Browny, the single most impartial poster on the General RL Forum gets Switzerland. Uncanny. Edited November 21, 2022 by Old Frightful 2 3 "When I saw the Pistols and The Clash I realised it didn't seem that difficult, they didn't seem like they could play very well either, so the thing was to form a band then work it out. We didn't even know who was going to play what - we passed around all the instruments until we found what we were comfortable with. I wasn't comfortable with any of them so I became the singer." Terry Hall on forming The Specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Ghana? Ghana? Win probability zero, odds 500/1? Did you not get my brown envelope? eiπ + 1 = 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 53 minutes ago, Old Frightful said: Ladies and Gentleman...the draw : Old Frightful - Saudi Arabia, bobbruce - Morocco, Gerrumonside ref - Senegal, hindle xiii - South Korea, MattSantos - Canada, DavidM - Brazil, Hopie - Uruguay, George Watt - Japan, The Hallucinating Goose - Portugal, Gomersall - Argentina, John M - Ghana, Maximus Decimus - Belgium, Roy Boy - Croatia, Tommygilf - Spain, Rage - Australia, Mumby Magic - France, Ullman - Tunisia, HKR Away Days - Wales, HawkMan - Mexico, amm - Poland, Native New Yorker - Costa Rica, Just Browny - Switzerland, The Masked Poster - Qatar, RoyBoy295 - USA, Harry Stottle - England, Dave T - Netherlands, Jim Prendle - Cameroon, Kenilworth Tiger - Denmark, Jill Halfpenny Fan - Serbia, Lowedesert - Germany, tonyXIII - Ecuador and ckn - Iran. That concludes the draw and I can confirm no bits of folded paper were either heated up or put in the freezer immediately prior to it taking place. Some interesting pairings there, Ullman gets the hot favourites...that is the team that favours being hot, and Just Browny, the single most impartial poster on the General RL Forum gets Switzerland. Uncanny. Nice one and thanks for organising. My indomitable lions will look forward to adding to being the champions of Africa by conquering the world. Even without the ‘Mane’ man up front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 So I’m up against Old Frightful - Saudi Arabia, bobbruce - Mexico, and Gomersall - Argentina C’mon Poland !! Whilst I do not suffer fools gladly, I will always gladly make fools suffer A man is getting along on the road of wisdom when he realises that his opinion is just an opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Poster Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Qatar? Jeez, glad I entered now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 OMG! Harry will be shouting for England, erm.....someone should tell him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Halfpenny fan Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Last time I was in one of these I got North Korea, not sure if Serbia is a step up on that tbh. 1 Just because you think everyone hates you doesn't mean they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 6 hours ago, amm said: So I’m up against Old Frightful You'll need a shower after a dream like that! I see my cunning plan to avoid claims of "CHEAT!!!" worked by drawing those World Cup giants Saudi Arabia. Seeing as very few seem genuinely interested in the Girlyball comp, can I suggest we use the same draw but transfer it to some sort of camel racing World Cup? I was just wondering... 1 "When I saw the Pistols and The Clash I realised it didn't seem that difficult, they didn't seem like they could play very well either, so the thing was to form a band then work it out. We didn't even know who was going to play what - we passed around all the instruments until we found what we were comfortable with. I wasn't comfortable with any of them so I became the singer." Terry Hall on forming The Specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Senegal vs Netherlands Gerrumonside vs Dave ‘Mr’ T I pity the fool! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, Old Frightful said: You'll need a shower after a dream like that! I see my cunning plan to avoid claims of "CHEAT!!!" worked by drawing those World Cup giants Saudi Arabia. Seeing as very few seem genuinely interested in the Girlyball comp, can I suggest we use the same draw but transfer it to some sort of camel racing World Cup? I was just wondering... I'm in! I'm backing Humpy McTwohumps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 @Harry Stottle you happy with your draw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: @Harry Stottle you happy with your draw? Lost me Tommy, honestly not a clue not looked at this thread, do I need to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Lost me Tommy, honestly not a clue not looked at this thread, do I need to? I believe you have been given England in the Sweepstake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: @Harry Stottle you happy with your draw? Curiosity made me look, to tell you the truth I have been away in 99% RADIO SILENCE and only returned late Friday Night, then spent the next day feeling sorry, Mrs 'n me caught a bad virus and was still suffering, only had the briefest glances and answered a couple of posts on here. But, thanks @Old Frightful for including me, hope to meet up again this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Lost me Tommy, honestly not a clue not looked at this thread, do I need to? You don’t need to do anything as it’s free entry. The prize is RL related. I suspect you will hear via the media whether England have won! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: I believe you have been given England in the Sweepstake Well after today they will be the best team on the planet I bet, I should imagine the media, experts, and fans (some) will elevate this national team, players and manager (coach) just as highly and will bum them up just like hey did with the other England team after it's first match 5 weeks ago! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: You don’t need to do anything as it’s free entry. The prize is RL related. I suspect you will hear via the media whether England have won! Actually I watched it Reffy, nodded off for a while but made the effort nonetheless. PS what are my chances? Edited November 21, 2022 by Harry Stottle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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