Bitter but optimistic

There were some shitters today for sure but that's the way it is. We've just gotta be good enough to win.

pizzhead!

Jetta did ok Hopefully he's running back into form

I reckon we missed Pedo today. With Hogan up the ground / midfield we, particularly early, didn't know where to kick. Pedo, or even Weid, if he is up to it, would give us a focus and someone for the crumbers to feed off. We cant rely on the likes of Kent, Bugge and Garlett to be major goalkickers every week.

Gawn Hogan Jones The next three are tricky Lewis Petracca Clarrie - He "only" got about 20 possies but I liked the damage he did up forward. Gives us another real option.

Not turning up until we were 15 minutes into the game worries me. I'll consider getting carried away if we clean up Hawthorn next week. I,ve suffered too many false dawns.

A win but let's not get carried away!

On route Unfortunately I shall enjoy our victory in poor company

FMD twice over. It's happening again.

Well clearly skinny, she needs a jolly good thrashing.

Rising again can be a problematic issue dc

Well I must say it's delightful to hear from the canuck correspondent. Both you and dc made quite reasonable suppositions about the said property, however, the truth of the matter is that Biffen was rejected as a potential occupant on the basis of his poor character and record of appalling behaviour in that area. And yes Mabel ...... I did survive Asia .... just .... but have barely survived recent encounters with Biffen. My financial health is particularly damaged.

Now on another matter. Even during my relatively short viewing of tv, I have been assailed by a flood of adds for a program called "married at first sight". Unless I have been overcome by shiraz and passed out, I don't believe I have ever watched a so called "reality" show. Do any of you fellow interlectuals watch this stuff? Could someone tell me who does? Am I making a harsh judgement based on little evidence in saying this stuff is rubbish? I just get the impression that it must be some sort of black hole that sucks out whatever brain cells remain. This whole concept of "reality" tv befuddles me. Perhaps I am totally out of touch with the world - a strong possibility I'll admit. Please enlighten me.

I'm pleased to hear the local pinot is a success this year. Sadly OD, I lack your contacts and am unable to guzzle it freely.

Bloody hell OD!! You must be hammering that single malt if you are resurrecting posts from 7 years back!

You are clearly a man of refined taste Col - a cut above the riff and raff with whom I appear to be increasingly surrounded. However, if I may be so bold as to one make one correction to your above epistle. Surely you meant to say " those who cast nasturtiums on you"?

Exactly! I fear my wit is wasted. Speaking of witch, I have noted that the immoderator vandals have been heavy handed with the red pencil to some of my recent most eloquent posts.

I'm back and now refreshed. Although I note that this interlectual thread has been sadly neglected in my absence. I did have to take have a few days rest after my sojourn to the colonial outposts. (Being fawned over for a week can be very arduous - even for one who is accustomed to flattery) I had little success in avoiding Biffen unfortunately. Though I must say he has a surprising and extensive network of contacts over there. Albeit among the drunken and drug addicted class. As I understand it, he is currently working his way through rural villages buying antiquities and funerary artefacts from the poor and ignorant. He makes the British Museum look like a philanthropic organisation. I have also noted some irregularities on my credit card statement and, as I had Biffen conduct a financial transaction for me, I fear he may have "Sylvia'd" me !

[censored] me !! Book reviews!! What is Demonland becoming ?

There is one certainty in this uncertain world. Picket's posts are always as popular as a [censored] sandwich!

Just taking a break from spreading good will in the Far East colonies chanced upon biffen yesterday - he was drunk of course and invited uncle to a luncheon It was a surprisingly decent tavern and despite being surrounded by his shady associates and a poor choice of wine the tucker was rather good come bill paying time Biffen fell for the old chestnut that I'd left my wallet in my room safe bwahaha! One to uncle bitter!

Bah! As if I would share my Tanqueray Dry with one of your vulgar palate.

I shall think of you Ethan. I'm also into spooning.

Thank you for your concern Ethan, however, the libation you mentioned is more likely to be found in those less than salubrious habitats that one of my station barely glances at from the comfort of my palanquin.

Just a quick note to inform my vast and loyal readership that, come the Sabbath, Uncle Bitter is jetting off to the Asian Colonies to enjoy a well earned respite from the onerous responsibility of manorial duties. Fear not though. A crew of toadies is eagerly awaiting the grand arrival and your good Uncle shall be treated with respect due to one of high station. Unfortunately all is not pucker. It has come to one's attention, that due to bizarre coincidence, Biffen has also chosen this time to flee to the colonies. Further, and based on good authority, it seems his reasons are more to do with avoiding err... legal responsibilities than any form of uplifting cultural experience . Nonetheless, it's onward and upward, and given that the hospitality and accommodation set aside for my good self is of lavish standard it is unlikely that your ever kind Uncle shall cross paths with those that frequent common houses and ghettos.