Bitter but optimistic

Uncle Bitter has had a very bad week. One can only hope that things improve. Staying barely sober enough to watch the footy was the least of it. The worst was being on the end of three professional floggings. First the dentist got me - again. Next was the Vet ( one of the lads had a nasty rash) Finally, an extra special doing over by the plumber. That appointment should have been abandoned the moment that both said plumber and his apprentice appeared sporting man buns! (true) So much for considering oneself comfortably wealthy.

I'll bet you brag about meeting Uncle Bitter while sipping your inner city, no MSG fair trade lattes Moon. In fact, you probably get a freebie out of it.

Fair comments George. We got close against a very good side when many of players put in sub standard performances. Hogan's miss at a potentially match changing moment was a shocker. Oscar and Weid showed glimpses but both clearly need more experience and more hardness. It may take another season, particularly from Weid, before we see his full potential. I liked Bugge's game - he maybe a surprise this year. Garlett cops some whacks on this site but his absence was a glaring hole. Turnovers were really disappointing and unless we tidy up in this area the Saints will give us a [censored] at Etihad. I thought the umpiring was ordinary. The OOB rule confuses me. Are the umpires actually trying to mind read and judge "intent"?

Now listen here Ernie! Just because you're dead and Special's alive is no reason to be cruel to him and try to dash his social climbing aspirations. He's poor and lives under a road FFS! Knocking back Biffen's generous offer shows that he's unwilling to work so he needs to ingratiate himself. PS Special! Handing over some of those laptops you filch off lawyers would be wonderfully ingratiating. PPS. I'd especially like a peek at Redleg's.

Yes Luce, turnovers have killed us for years. I was hoping that things have changed but last night's effort did not inspire confidence. Still, as they say, " one swallow ..... etc" .

Turnovers! Turnovers! Turnovers!

Couldn't have put it better myself Mable.

Stop repeating yourself Ernie

Well hard, I've just taken half a dozen stubbies for the team and have just opened a quaffer shiraz. I rate myself as marginal ATM

8.40 !!! FMD!! I'm starting to get very ..err "tired" by that time. It will take manly effort to last the distance.

Yes that was very reserved Ethan. Next time go wild and throw the coat hanger as well.

Crikey Chris! Newspapers exist to sell, well newspapers, and advertising of course. TV news media exist to get high ratings and steer viewers into the next program. Ethics? Truth? Bah humbug!!

You are quite vulgar on Demonland Ethan - one can only wonder how magnificently boorish and obnoxious you will be as a drunken supporter of the winning side.

Special, I need to raise one or two matters with you. Firstly, as a homeless person of poverty, how is it that you manage to post on this site? I'm guessing you joined with some run through gang and stole an I-pad or other device from an old lady. That's fine, one can only admire resourcefulness. However, I do take umbrage at this "proud and erect" stance of yours. It will lead to no good. Poor people must learn their place. You would be better off adopting a more humble profile. Eyes downcast and adopt a shuffling aimless gait. That way the police will be less likely to bother you and you will not embarrass people of wealth. Have a good evening.

Agreed! He's certainly had his fair share of bad luck. He's a bloody good bullocking player potentially. Love to see him have a consistent go at it.

Be careful as to the company you are keeping when you give that order choke. Anyway as to your perplexity. When I viewed Ethan's pic, symmetry came to mind in terms of the subject's choice of coiffing. Think of the old tv show "Upstairs Downstairs". Perhaps that will help you unravel the mystery.

I think you miss my drift Choke. I was thinking of symmetry in terms of .......... err ...... to put it as delicately as I can ............. a fashion accessory.

Tell me Ethan, " is this female variant of the modern day hipster", guided by rules of symmetry.

Colin, you do exaggerate ........ a bit.

Anyway, [censored] you all, Uncle is retiring for the night. BTW, I believe Biffen is currently in transit from the colonies. He is flying cattle class ( whatever that is) with a bevy of 457 "nail technicians". Look for some "air rage" headlines tomorrow.

As I understand it skinny, it is a very complex relationship ( Conchita being hirstute and all) but pet dachshund maybe a reasonable way of looking at it.

Yes I'm certain you did it tough Earl! However, now that you are wonderfully rich, I'm sure your social conscience would compel you to, as Moonie mentioned above, find a place for Special. I imagine he'll promise not to molest Conchita.

Those two places are on my bucket list.

Well it's time to pull yourself together Red.

I like your thinking skinny. However, I think they use ghee in the colonies.