St Landrew

Can I enjoy the fact that I don't know who you are referring to..? BTW, I wasn't criticisng your thread as such, as actually I think it's a good one.

Completely agree. The pundits would say, well then don't turn on your telly, radio, other media and then you won't get it. Well I try to, but the bloody crap just keeps finding a way into some tiny corner of my life. This thread is just an example.

Ah... Rest In Peace, the great John McGrath.

Yes - Tales From Topographic Oceans The Revealing Science Of God. There are times when the deja vu is palpable. I'm night-fishing; sailing while petrified on my first dinghy; riding my Triumph Tiger Cub; it's all there. Important note: Girlfriends generally didn't like Yes..!

Oh come on peeps, you wouldn't kick her out, especially if she sung you a song for your efforts.

Must admit, I did think that when I first got my Audi, and looked into the history. Was surprised that it was all that Horch, Audi, Wanderer, DKW thing. Yes, I have noticed, for a long while, the added s on your title. I think we should be s for super again. What say you, strike action..? Everybody OUT..!

I know that one. As you say, chuck out time. But that's a very loooong way after the use-by-date. Come on, who's going to admit they throw food out without making their own judgement on it, but just look at the label..?

When I registered my Dutch Viffer with the DVLA, they came up with a cracking numberplate. Every motorcyclist I come across, who notices the plate, and knows about VFR800s thinks its a personalised one, but it's just one allocated to me by the DVLA. If I eventually buy another similar Viffer, I might keep the plate.

Nice Footwork..!

What is it with the Great British public..? Everyday, I see examples that lead me to believe that we're all a nation of sheep. I know Britain's people are generally well behaved, and non-complaining, but is this due to them being tolerant or generally bloody dense..? I've heard before that we waste an awful lot of food, but I didn't realise just how much: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8326756.stm It appears a significant percentage of the population throw away food after it has passed its best-before-date. Note, not its sell-by-date, or use-by-date [i use my own criteria, in any case]. This means that they are throwing away perfectly good food that, if left on a kitchen counter, will be past a certain best condition, but perfectly edible or drinkable. Don't people have brains in their heads anymore..? What happened to common sense or judgement..? The report [see link] refers to how people don't seem to have time to make decisions over food, so just throw it out. I'm sorry, but that is utter rubbish. It takes a few seconds to make a decision, if you know what the parameters are. Get informed, save money, food and resources.

Am I completely off the mark if I say he's slightly prone to injury..? Really bad luck if true.

Well I nearly mentioned the 4 manufacturers, hence the 4 circles and the name, but I couldn't be bothered, mate. Of course, you're correct [for others reading this bit]. BTW, isn't about time we made a stink about being just plain and simple moderators..? What happened to us being a bit super, eh..?

That's a good one..! Anyway, are you implying that I'm being overly simplistic..? If so, yes you are correct. Auto Union were bought by VW, and Audi came out of that.

Not really though is it. It's actually a book about whaling, and the story of Captain Ahab and his obsession with the white whale is just part of it. I realised that when I waded through the book. It's actually an essay, with a novel thrown in. That sounds like it possibly isn't any good, which isn't true. It's actually brilliant. Just don't expect a fast piece of action writing.

Whilst looking for the previous one, I found this achingly pretty little 1.5ltr Auto Union [Audi, to you and me] from 1940, which for obvious reasons, never raced properly. Notice the Ferrari from the similar era. The wind tunnel tested German cars were so advanced it was incredible: This one is in Donington Park racing museum.

I see, no headlights..!

Let's try a supercharged W.154 Mercedes from 1938:

Just finished Ellen MacArthur's autobiography - Taking On The World. If ever there was a personification of drive, determination, bravery, mixed with timidity and sensitivity, it's her. I admired her sailing skill before, but f*** me, do I admire it now. Plus, anyone who can endure shinning up a 90ft mast, with a belt full of tools, and just a jumar for help, 3 times, in freezing southern ocean squalls has my deepest respect.

Absolutely.

I have the video. He tripped himself, albeit accidentally. - hence dive and no foul. Beatts scored. yes, it could have been Denis Irwin. You realise you're tempting me to go and fire up the PC I have it on.

I liked the statement: I am deeply and profoundly sorry..blah, blah,... my emotions got the better of me, blah, blah... Bullsh!te..! She was getting away with it, and she's embarrassed because she eventually got caught. With the amount of crap she was dishing out [yes, she got a wee bit back] I'd ban her for an entire season. Then she might actually be sorry.

There's also the Kevin Philips dive for Saints at the St Mary's, Northam end. Can't remember who made contact with him, but several yards and moments later he tripped over his feet, well inside the penalty area. Unsurprisingly, it didn't bring much of a cheer. Uriah Rennie was the only person in the ground who was fooled by it. Incidentally, Beatts scored from the spot.

I completely agree, Prof. It used be the case where the odd player who might dive, or draw the foul, would be picked on by the crowd. Robert Pires was a notable example, who was particularly disliked by Saints fans, and other supporters, and was often booed whenever he got the ball, because he was a known exponent of bending the rules to breaking point. But now the diving is widespread, and the divers are getting quite convincing enough to fool a referee in the heat of the game - not like Jürgen Klinsmann at all. In all sports where officials have to make instant decisions, mistakes can be, and are, made. This can occasionally lead to disasterous consequences for the teams involved on the rough end of the decision. Various pundits will point out that the luck evens itself out over a season. Well I don't buy that excuse. There's no actual evidence to suggest that, in any case. It's about time trials over a Premiership season were conducted at matches where a third official was involved, with the power to decide, when asked for a ruling on a decision. In Rugby and Cricket it is used and it doesn't take forever either, to make a ruling, as some would argue. It would also completely put pay to the disputes on the pitch. Again, pundits make the absurd suggestion that this would take the passion out of the game. That's another bullsh!te answer I don't buy. If it means that much, don't leave a decision to chance. And while they're red carding the professional foulers, do the same to the divers too.

Yep, it's a refreshing change. What will we do without all the controversy..?

Funny you should say that matey, because when the Commonwealth Games were being held in the Eastlands Stadium in Manchester in 2002, the Home Countries [let's call them] adopted their local anthems. Now usually, God Save The Queen doesn't get the local prolls singing out, but the adopted Land Of Hope And Glory for England, got the stadium absolutely buzzing whenever it was played during a medal ceremony.