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But care a thought for the administrators. 50 per cent want it closed down 50 per cent don’t. The administrators close the thread and then get criticised by the other half. I think their position is completely understandable.

Its so simple, if you don't like a thread don't go there. If you don't like music or a tv program, don't tune in or turn it off.

More grey hair, skin cancers, poor food, crocodiles, hillbillies, murderers, distasteful objects (big pineapples) prentending to be tourist icons, real estate shonkys , more Rakes than should be allowed in any jurisdiction, strange dialects of language, misuse of grammar, slow speech, slow everything and worst of all, bananas.

Nadal and Federer. A top spin forehand across court from Pro Dee and then a backhand slice down the line from Binman.

No Biff, that pastime is only for those who have over indulged in illicit substances. Not my cup of tea. Shared boarding houses was not my thing, as I was always moving house to maintain my open marriages. As I said before, Old Uncle Bitters is just a figment of his former self. A sad old dog, desperate for relevance when everyone has moved on.

Sounds great Red but what does a teetotaler do? You know there is no more carousing for old Ernie?

you should know that I have been dry for 60 years classy as usual

You are a natural for this thread.

Of all people Daisy I thought you would have a better defence of the skeletal remains of this thread.

Daisy and Red, dedicated committed warriors keeping this thread afloat. Hope your boat Red is more buoyant. How about a bit of interesting case law Red or Daisy you must be a guy with a huge array of interests. Can we share something other than banana or avocado stories. Otherwise dear old OD will be telling us about a banana smoothy or banana on his muesli. I think I would rather read Uncle’s lurid stories so things must be getting desperate.

Beautiful metaphor Maz.

Great list of contemporary bands and music Red.

Are there any lessons in the Hogan affair, in regard to drafting and management? My guess is that the Club managed his issues as best they could. However, at the end of the day, the Club invested an enormous amount of time and money into keeping him at the club. More than most. It is hard to argue that his performance over that time was a good return on investment. Particularly now that he has left the club and will ply his trade elsewhere. Freo may capitalize on that MFC investment or become frustrated with their lack of return. The history of Scully and now Hogan suggest that Clubs will think very carefully about investing big bucks in young draftees. Paying top dollar for experienced players with an established track record is another matter and these guys will continue to attract top dollar.

You are obviously older than I thought. Law Society tour group ? The last one I went to was on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea. A cruise, Ross Wilson and the rest. Must be a lot of grey hair onboard. Lifts to be avoided. Sounds fun, have a great time.

You just can't help yourself. Humility is underrated but you would naturally disagree. Curious that we all support the same footy side. But of course as they say, sometimes the worst supporters are your own.

Christ, Rakeleg, must be a bloody old horse.

Without wanting to sound pedantic Jaded, I reckon the way we see footy today, Clubs lists are never complete. Clubs are looking to improve their lists every year, and with increased trading American style, annually and mid season, lists are going to be even more elastic as Clubs look to bring in players and trade out players. Not excluding gaps created when players and their agent managers seek to initiate trades.

i get it Daisy, it’s not the orgy of open marriage, it’s incestous and restricted to consenting adults although Uncle may have something to say about that. Without new blood though, the gene pool is diminished and the existing lines will die out particularly given the suspected age of some of the participants. Yours truly excluded. Anyway, that’s all for now. I will withdraw for a while and see if I have enough imagination left to write another narrative centred on the eccentricities of a group of fanatical football supporters in Spain or Italy loosely based on my experiences down under.

I graciously conceded Daisy. Just don’t shoot the messenger. A lift in post standard is required so that life doesn’t revolve around chats about bananas. A little more imagination is required otherwise the number of posters visiting this place will dissolve like an over ripe banana. We have been given a reprieve by his Gracious Highness WJ and his coterie of faithful priests. I suspect that no further warnings will be issued and unless there is a lift in interest this thread will self destruct or posters will have the rug pulled. The silience from Mr Leg is deafening. This does not bode well. Unless we hear from him by the end of the week, I would suggest the future of this thread be revisited. As the originator if this thread he should have final call on it’s future. Unless of course one views the continued existence of this thread as a charitable way to look after the mental health of OD. He did seem to go into meltdown over the possibility of boning this thing.

i loved Sam's attitude on the field at the end of the season, particularly his enthusiasm and his connection with his team mates . Terrific body language, a strong sense of commitment and team.

Understandable predicament. Pineapple (now there's a fruit) you are one of a dying breed, respectful. It should be a catchphrase for this entire site. The Madam thing is confusing, just like opening a car door or giving way in a lift. However, increasingly, in our politically correct society, respectful behaviour becomes insulting behaviour. In your case, I would have asked the good lady whether she had tried the bananas recently. Other suggestions for building rappore and politely ensuring she gives ground would be ask questions such as; Are they in season ? When are they ripe for eating? Have you tried any lately? Are the big ones or the little ones the tastiest? How long do the hard green ones take to ripen? Perhaps just say that as a Pineapple lover you are out of your depth on the banana front and would she have any recommendations? Or simplest of all, just ask the greengrocer in a loud voice, "excuse me, I cant see the bananas. can you tell me whether you have any in the shop. Oops., I just realized that I have become sympathetic to Old Dee's defence of the humble banana. Please refer all future questions to the OD and other banana lovers who want to share their messianic message on the physical and spiritual benefits of this talisman.

Now that’s irony

No Old I quit rum and other hard licquor many years ago. How do you think that I reached such an old and venerable age. Despite Uncles comments I am fit in both spirit and body. Your earnest fightback Old is admirable. Enough to keep the thread going for a little longer. I am prepared to concede defeat. My only problem is that it allows Uncle to ventilate his deviant thoughts and fantasies. Do you think you could moderate your banana boasting comments?

Don’t get me wrong I love the loyalty of Old Dee and even Old Bitters whose spunk is clearly waining but who reluctantly posts to maintain relevance. Rakeleg invented the thread and regards it as some authorative source or text like Mabo. Others drop in for a titillating massage but are eventually disappointed with the unsatisfactory ending. All things must end like life and civilisation. There is a higher authority in things, in this case WJ. Gentlefolk, we cannot control much in this life, in fact we cannot control anything. Things must change, things do change. Very soon your mortal bodies will be dust and this thread forgotten in the mist of time. We will not be remembered or our posts. So submit yourselves to the end. Celebrate change, new life and new beginnings just as you will do in your next life.

You missed the irony in my original post. Just a little entertaining social experiment with an outcome that was totally predictable. How whacky off-beat posters suddenly become establishment conservative and resistant to change. So defensive! Look at the Greens now. Just middle class establishment and not a radical or fresh idea in their kitbag. Bananas and a patronising deviant becomes the new normal. Even Rakeleg is sounding so establishment. And Daisy what has become of you ? How many posters post or visit this thread. A dwindling number I suspect because it offers nothing new or interesting. So it has become the repository of the few whose habit has become a life sentence. Just a mundane example of what happens when you challenge the status quo. We need new posters and new thoughts otherwise this thread will die an ignominious death. Some may predecease this thread.