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30 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

I know it's a minor point, but Channel 7 have used an inappropriate photo to go with this story. It was their decision to use a photo and they should have used one with Simpson not smiling. As if he's happy with the situation.

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    37 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    I know it's a minor point, but Channel 7 have used an inappropriate photo to go with this story. It was their decision to use a photo and they should have used one with Simpson not smiling. As if he's happy with the situation.

    Aging team, takes the pressure off, easier to slide to the bottom 4 of the ladder and rebuild. I'm not sure that's the wrong photo. 

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    12 minutes ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

    Really, the WC game should be rescheduled 

    I can only wish bad things upon that s-hole organisation, hope they choke on their Chardonnay

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

    There is one person to blame here and that is their Premier. Regardless of which party he’s with had he opened earlier their footy teams wouldn’t be suffering. 

    1000% 

    Their premier is a complete moron and has proven what a waste of time it was to delay reopening the borders for the third time. It did absolutely nothing to delay Covid and Omicron. Should have opened up when they reached 90% double vaccinated as per original plan. 
    Could have been over their wave in time for the footy season instead of having restrictions that other states have given up on months ago. 

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    On 3/25/2022 at 7:02 PM, Jaded No More said:

    1000% 

    Their premier is a complete moron and has proven what a waste of time it was to delay reopening the borders for the third time. It did absolutely nothing to delay Covid and Omicron. Should have opened up when they reached 90% double vaccinated as per original plan. 
    Could have been over their wave in time for the footy season instead of having restrictions that other states have given up on months ago. 

    He must be doing something right. They've had 50 deaths, whereas those of us in the eastern states have had about 5000. 

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    looks like covid (or contact) sidelines BBB

    edit: was close contact

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    On 3/31/2022 at 6:55 PM, Jara said:

    He must be doing something right. They've had 50 deaths, whereas those of us in the eastern states have had about 5000. 

    Yep, and the whining and constant moaning about McGowan is born out of petty jealousy & envy in my view. It's as if these types wanted WA to share our lockdowns, mask wearing and over run hospitals. 

    And every State closed their borders when it suited as well.  So we can do it but not WA?  Hypocrisy, contradiction & an inconsistent argument often reigns supreme when it comes to these matters

    NZ stopped nearly all international flights for a decent period of time ... didn't see anyone complaining about their stance either

    Nothing to do with left or right wing politics either.  Taken on face value he managed to keep covid out of his State and thus saved hundreds of lives. Perhaps 1000's of lives were saved. Kudos to the bloke

    Landslide victory resulted as well (53 seats to 4) so the people of WA love the bloke

    I do not lean left or right with politics so McGowan could be the leader of the Liberal party and it wouldn't change my opinion

    And let's not forget that the same people who stand behind McGowan also got behind our team in the finals.  They acted like a normal Demons crowd (which was stunning)

    And the timing of their inevitable opening up coincided with Omicron being the dominant variant.  So less deaths and less ICU patients than the Delta variant (?)

    There's the odd anti-vaxxer who has taken a different stance over there but they are part of a small minority group

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    7 hours ago, Macca said:

    Yep, and the whining and constant moaning about McGowan is born out of petty jealousy & envy in my view. It's as if these types wanted WA to share our lockdowns, mask wearing and over run hospitals. 

    And every State closed their borders when it suited as well.  So we can do it but not WA?  Hypocrisy, contradiction & an inconsistent argument often reigns supreme when it comes to these matters

    NZ stopped nearly all international flights for a decent period of time ... didn't see anyone complaining about their stance either

    Nothing to do with left or right wing politics either.  Taken on face value he managed to keep covid out of his State and thus saved hundreds of lives. Perhaps 1000's of lives were saved. Kudos to the bloke

    Landslide victory resulted as well (53 seats to 4) so the people of WA love the bloke

    I do not lean left or right with politics so McGowan could be the leader of the Liberal party and it wouldn't change my opinion

    And let's not forget that the same people who stand behind McGowan also got behind our team in the finals.  They acted like a normal Demons crowd (which was stunning)

    And the timing of their inevitable opening up coincided with Omicron being the dominant variant.  So less deaths and less ICU patients than the Delta variant (?)

    There's the odd anti-vaxxer who has taken a different stance over there but they are part of a small minority group

    great post

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    *dips toe in the water*

    *waits to hear someone yell, “come on in, the water’s fine*

    *shrugs shoulders and dives in anyways*

    Covid is a cruel mistress. She had me in a vicelike grip. She unleashed a relentless attack; a four-day Covid-induced brain fog of the highest order. Hands down the worst part of this ordeal? I had to 86 Demonland at a time when I most needed to be with the DL fam. Thus:

    🦠 ➕  iso  ➖  Demonland   =   😢

    I make no secret of how much DL means to me (in short, EVERYTHING). But I had to bail when it became nothing more than a painful reminder of the cruel and heartless actions of another poster. Even logging on to use PM (there are some absolutely beautiful ppl here 💕) was extremely difficult. Seemed the only way to get over being so hurt was to ditch this site altogether. Outta site, outta mind. (See what I did there? 😁)

    Then last Thursday for the first time since joining DL a year ago, I watched the Dees match… alone. (I’d forgotten how depressing that was.) I thought surely there’s something I can do about this. 

    So I asked myself… WWZD (What Would Zelenskyy Do)? 🤔 Roll over and let the Bad Guy win? Not a chance!

    So I picked m’self up, dusted m’self off, put m’ big girl pants on and now I’m ready to take on the world! At least, I will when I’m sufficiently well enough to drag my sorry-a$$ off the couch. 😆

    Then for good measure I sent this out to the Universe…

    🎶  Karma Police, Arrest this man  🎶 

    (Apologies to Thom Yorke/Radiohead)

    … coz the Music gods are always in the Good Guy’s corner. 😉

    *gets out of pool*
    *hopes this dip will go some ways to restoring some semblance of confidence*

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    15 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    *dips toe in the water*

    *waits to hear someone yell, “come on in, the water’s fine*

    *shrugs shoulders and dives in anyways*

    Covid is a cruel mistress. She had me in a vicelike grip. She unleashed a relentless attack; a four-day Covid-induced brain fog of the highest order. Hands down the worst part of this ordeal? I had to 86 Demonland at a time when I most needed to be with the DL fam. Thus:

    🦠 ➕  iso  ➖  Demonland   =   😢

    I make no secret of how much DL means to me (in short, EVERYTHING). But I had to bail when it became nothing more than a painful reminder of the cruel and heartless actions of another poster. Even logging on to use PM (there are some absolutely beautiful ppl here 💕) was extremely difficult. Seemed the only way to get over being so hurt was to ditch this site altogether. Outta site, outta mind. (See what I did there? 😁)

    Then last Thursday for the first time since joining DL a year ago, I watched the Dees match… alone. (I’d forgotten how depressing that was.) I thought surely there’s something I can do about this. 

    So I asked myself… WWZD (What Would Zelenskyy Do)? 🤔 Roll over and let the Bad Guy win? Not a chance!

    So I picked m’self up, dusted m’self off, put m’ big girl pants on and now I’m ready to take on the world! At least, I will when I’m sufficiently well enough to drag my sorry-a$$ off the couch. 😆

    Then for good measure I sent this out to the Universe…

    🎶  Karma Police, Arrest this man  🎶 

    (Apologies to Thom Yorke/Radiohead)

    … coz the Music gods are always in the Good Guy’s corner. 😉

    *gets out of pool*
    *hopes this dip will go some ways to restoring some semblance of confidence*

    Welcome back!

    Well done.

    The random stirrers on here aren't worth the angst.  I just let them wallow in their negativity and by-pass their posts.  To respond to their posts is like

    Parrots are like banging your head against the wall... head wall GIF

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    4 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Welcome back!

    Well done.

    The random stirrers on here aren't worth the angst.  I just let them wallow in their negativity and by-pass their posts.  To respond to their posts is like

    image.png.4303e3e478c604e7c82fdc23e9c0621f.png

    Thanks Luci (for everything).
    You know, this is the first footy forum I’ve ever been a part of (as if you can’t tell 😁). I’ve been on heaps of fan forums, mainly for bands/singers etc. I’ve never lasted longer than a few months since they can be fairly toxic and the mods are useless (unlike our mods 🙂) but I’ve never had to leave any of them because of being hurt by someone. And I’m not talking The Wiggles, I’m talking The Stranglers, for example. I never dreamt DL would be the place wherein I’d end up being made to feel so bad. Hence, my guard was down. 
    Anyways, that’s totes off-topic. 
    Back on topic: I bought a ticket for our Anzac-eve match, first time I’ve done so without your help. Ima PM you if that’s ok to make sure I’ve done it right. 👍🏽

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    3 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    last Thursday for the first time since joining DL a year ago, I watched the Dees match… alone. (I’d forgotten how depressing that was.)

    Welcome back WCW! Lovely to see you back and getting over the lurgy (and trolls).

    This snippet made me smile, because the game was depressing to watch - even with company.

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    9 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    *dips toe in the water*

    *waits to hear someone yell, “come on in, the water’s fine*

    *shrugs shoulders and dives in anyways*

    Covid is a cruel mistress. She had me in a vicelike grip. She unleashed a relentless attack; a four-day Covid-induced brain fog of the highest order. Hands down the worst part of this ordeal? I had to 86 Demonland at a time when I most needed to be with the DL fam. Thus:

    🦠 ➕  iso  ➖  Demonland   =   😢

    I make no secret of how much DL means to me (in short, EVERYTHING). But I had to bail when it became nothing more than a painful reminder of the cruel and heartless actions of another poster. Even logging on to use PM (there are some absolutely beautiful ppl here 💕) was extremely difficult. Seemed the only way to get over being so hurt was to ditch this site altogether. Outta site, outta mind. (See what I did there? 😁)

    Then last Thursday for the first time since joining DL a year ago, I watched the Dees match… alone. (I’d forgotten how depressing that was.) I thought surely there’s something I can do about this. 

    So I asked myself… WWZD (What Would Zelenskyy Do)? 🤔 Roll over and let the Bad Guy win? Not a chance!

    So I picked m’self up, dusted m’self off, put m’ big girl pants on and now I’m ready to take on the world! At least, I will when I’m sufficiently well enough to drag my sorry-a$$ off the couch. 😆

    Then for good measure I sent this out to the Universe…

    🎶  Karma Police, Arrest this man  🎶 

    (Apologies to Thom Yorke/Radiohead)

    … coz the Music gods are always in the Good Guy’s corner. 😉

    *gets out of pool*
    *hopes this dip will go some ways to restoring some semblance of confidence*

    Bloody hell WCW ! It was only an invitation to a "Dungeon Party" at The Manor.

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    16 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Bloody hell WCW ! It was only an invitation to a "Dungeon Party" at The Manor.

    Yes and I was happy to attend, until I discovered nobody else was there but you. And that it was an interview for a job as a maid!

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    10 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    *dips toe in the water*

    *waits to hear someone yell, “come on in, the water’s fine*

    *shrugs shoulders and dives in anyways*

    Covid is a cruel mistress. She had me in a vicelike grip. She unleashed a relentless attack; a four-day Covid-induced brain fog of the highest order. Hands down the worst part of this ordeal? I had to 86 Demonland at a time when I most needed to be with the DL fam. Thus:

    🦠 ➕  iso  ➖  Demonland   =   😢

    I make no secret of how much DL means to me (in short, EVERYTHING). But I had to bail when it became nothing more than a painful reminder of the cruel and heartless actions of another poster. Even logging on to use PM (there are some absolutely beautiful ppl here 💕) was extremely difficult. Seemed the only way to get over being so hurt was to ditch this site altogether. Outta site, outta mind. (See what I did there? 😁)

    Then last Thursday for the first time since joining DL a year ago, I watched the Dees match… alone. (I’d forgotten how depressing that was.) I thought surely there’s something I can do about this. 

    So I asked myself… WWZD (What Would Zelenskyy Do)? 🤔 Roll over and let the Bad Guy win? Not a chance!

    So I picked m’self up, dusted m’self off, put m’ big girl pants on and now I’m ready to take on the world! At least, I will when I’m sufficiently well enough to drag my sorry-a$$ off the couch. 😆

    Then for good measure I sent this out to the Universe…

    🎶  Karma Police, Arrest this man  🎶 

    (Apologies to Thom Yorke/Radiohead)

    … coz the Music gods are always in the Good Guy’s corner. 😉

    *gets out of pool*
    *hopes this dip will go some ways to restoring some semblance of confidence*

    Welcome back WCW we have missed your humour and positivity it would have been hard watching the Port Game on your own and feeling so I’ll.  Good luck and hope that you make a full recovery back to your normal self.❤️💙👍👌🙏

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    12 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    *dips toe in the water*

    *waits to hear someone yell, “come on in, the water’s fine*

    *shrugs shoulders and dives in anyways*

    Covid is a cruel mistress. She had me in a vicelike grip. She unleashed a relentless attack; a four-day Covid-induced brain fog of the highest order. Hands down the worst part of this ordeal? I had to 86 Demonland at a time when I most needed to be with the DL fam. Thus:

    🦠 ➕  iso  ➖  Demonland   =   😢

    I make no secret of how much DL means to me (in short, EVERYTHING). But I had to bail when it became nothing more than a painful reminder of the cruel and heartless actions of another poster. Even logging on to use PM (there are some absolutely beautiful ppl here 💕) was extremely difficult. Seemed the only way to get over being so hurt was to ditch this site altogether. Outta site, outta mind. (See what I did there? 😁)

    Then last Thursday for the first time since joining DL a year ago, I watched the Dees match… alone. (I’d forgotten how depressing that was.) I thought surely there’s something I can do about this. 

    So I asked myself… WWZD (What Would Zelenskyy Do)? 🤔 Roll over and let the Bad Guy win? Not a chance!

    So I picked m’self up, dusted m’self off, put m’ big girl pants on and now I’m ready to take on the world! At least, I will when I’m sufficiently well enough to drag my sorry-a$$ off the couch. 😆

    Then for good measure I sent this out to the Universe…

    🎶  Karma Police, Arrest this man  🎶 

    (Apologies to Thom Yorke/Radiohead)

    … coz the Music gods are always in the Good Guy’s corner. 😉

    *gets out of pool*
    *hopes this dip will go some ways to restoring some semblance of confidence*

    WCW, Good to have you back and obviously over the brain fog.

    You know I'm sure there are some D'Landers who know people who know other people who could fix your problem very quickly🤫

    Otherwise the ignore button is always there🤗

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    12 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I’m talking The Stranglers

    No More Heroes is probably my favourite album, closely followed by Rattus Norvegicus. And always had a soft spot for Aural Sculpture. 
    JJ Burnel has one of the punchiest, best bass sounds in rock n roll I reckon.  

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    Rattus Norvegicus equal best along with The Raven, for mine. Same soft spot for Aural Sculpture 🙂

    Saw them live only once. Can’t remember what year (early 80’s) nor the venue (maybe Festival Hall) but will never, ever forget the experience. EVER  🤯 

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    56 minutes ago, Longsufferingnomore said:

    WCW, Good to have you back and obviously over the brain fog.

    You know I'm sure there are some D'Landers who know people who know other people who could fix your problem very quickly🤫

    Otherwise the ignore button is always there🤗

    No need for that. I’ve already got ‘Hitmen R Us’ on speed dial. 😎

    Seriously though, thank you for the well-intentioned (but highly illegal) sentiment. 😁
    As for the ignore button: sadly it can’t erase what has already happened. But if you happen to know of anyone who owns a fully-operational DeLorean…

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    12 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Thanks Luci (for everything).
    You know, this is the first footy forum I’ve ever been a part of (as if you can’t tell 😁). I’ve been on heaps of fan forums, mainly for bands/singers etc. I’ve never lasted longer than a few months since they can be fairly toxic and the mods are useless (unlike our mods 🙂) but I’ve never had to leave any of them because of being hurt by someone. And I’m not talking The Wiggles, I’m talking The Stranglers, for example. I never dreamt DL would be the place wherein I’d end up being made to feel so bad. Hence, my guard was down. 
    Anyways, that’s totes off-topic. 
    Back on topic: I bought a ticket for our Anzac-eve match, first time I’ve done so without your help. Ima PM you if that’s ok to make sure I’ve done it right. 👍🏽

    Ok WCW, we know you're into cryptic crosswords, and I think I've worked it out.

    The Stranglers - Golden Brown - Gold and Brown - Hawthorn. There is a Hawthorn supporter in our midst who tried to get you over to the dark side.

     

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    3 minutes ago, mo64 said:

    Ok WCW, we know you're into cryptic crosswords, and I think I've worked it out.

    The Stranglers - Golden Brown - Gold and Brown - Hawthorn. There is a Hawthorn supporter in our midst who tried to get you over to the dark side.

     

    Easy there, Spartacus. I said ‘heartless’ not ‘heinous’ 😳
    Forcing someone to go down the Hawthorn path against their will is an indictable offence which carries a penalty of 25 to life. Well, it doesn’t. But it should. 
    BTW, Love your solving skills. Demonstone would be proud. And probs a little jealous. 😁

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    9 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Demonstone would be proud. And probs a little jealous

    You're the one who should be jealous.

    My copy of "The Raven" album has the rare and beautiful 3D cover ... and you're not getting it!  :cool:

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