Sgt Pepper

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Yep, the Dutch need something quick.
Germans are so clinical though aren’t they? Great stuff.

You’ll get 12/1 on us beating Spain tomorrow Lucy!
In truth there’s about as much chance of that happening as punda lasting a thread without any ridiculous wordplay!!! :P

I’m just looking forward to the synchronised swimming :P

Oh and btw will there be beach volleyball again this time? :)

@cath 55 wrote:

I just wanted to s ay big thank you to jewel for organising the meet, an extra special thank you to kenty and soulbabe, another big thankyou to rebs and brighty for the benefit of their local knowledge.

another big thankyou to all that were involved in my birthday surprise lol, the lights in the restraunt went down, happy birthday…

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I’m perfectly calm Words. And no, it certainly isn’t all about me, far from it. I see no evidence to suggest it ever was in fairness? But hey ho, if you do then that’s grand.

Also, you have absolutely no reason to apologise to me with regard to anything you’ve said here or indeed anywhere else on these boards. Without going too far down the…[Read more]

@fat bob wrote:

@Wordsworth60 wrote:

They are not just any family. His job is not just any job. This was not just any disappearance.

(Said in a sexy voice, obviously not mine) This was an M&S disapearance.

:lol: Good one man!

Well, I don’t see anyone here excusing what happened. Perhaps some may feel that way? I don’t know.
I know I certainly…[Read more]

:shock:

We must have been watching a different match mate. I think England did enough to get the draw. Dogged and determined (especially Thunderbird Parker), but France certainly had more of it as a contest in my opinion.
Both teams should progress. I’d be just a little wary of Ukraine though.
I like the solidity and purpose Hodgson has…[Read more]

Oh I certainly agree with you there punda, and believe me I can be as instinctively cynical as most, although I do try to fight the urge.
The only difficulty I have with your point is the theory that more would be made of this in the media if it were anyone else. As you can see I believe the polar opposite to be true in this instance. Even without…[Read more]

Well, the connections between politics and the media certainly can’t be denied, especially when one considers the events and revelations of recent years.
However I do find it mystifying to assume that anyone else in this instance would receive MORE media heat?
Wouldn’t that mean the papers would be bulging every week with such cases? Or am I not…[Read more]

Bamboozled to be sure! 8)

But seriously punda.. Do you honestly think that if it were any other family in this instance, there would be MORE media attention?

@Wordsworth60 wrote:

@Sgt Pepper wrote:

. . . . . too comfortable to accuse Mr. Cameron . . . . . .

I’m very comfortable accusing Mr Camer . . .(completion failed through nausea . . . ) 8) 8) 8)

I “rest” my case.

:wink:

Is that true of how things are in the UK?
Would a single incident similar to that of the Camerons really be dealt with any differently to those living in a council estate? Apart from the media coverage of course?
Would crucifixion (be it literal or metaphorical) truly be the order of the day for “anyone else” in the event of such a one off,…[Read more]

@kent f OBE wrote:

….it’s a guilt thing hard to get rid of…ever…

Innit!!

:wink:

“God save us from people who mean well.”

Vikram Seth

“Ah but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?”

Robert Browning

“Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong”

Oscar Wilde

^^^ A post showing a fair deal of bravery and perspective.
Admirable candour on your part kenty.

The Ireland match was an oddity.
The better team by far won, but with the aid of a couple of freakish goals and a peculiar, muted turn from the Irish. They looked banjaxed in fairness. Reminded me of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and that would be a huge worry.
Nevermind, it’s only Spain next.. Argh!!

Encouraging on the other hand from England. A…[Read more]

Omg you are married to Geri Thingywell???

Ooo is she your Missus Tel? :wink: