Bitter but optimistic

Simple overarching autobiographical statement really.

Australia is an open genuinely free speech society. One of the few in this world. However, I often wonder whether or not "free" discussions, such as the preceding 10 pages, actually do any good. Seems to be more a digging in, or reinforcement of opinion, rather than any possible acceptance of change. Wast of bloody time really.

Enjoyed a luxury cruise on Lake Titicaca not that many years ago. I recall purchasing some trinkets from poor people who lived on floating haystacks. I don't think they could afford quinoa.

You're very lucid today Biffen. What happened to your usual Sunday drug overload?

Funny you should say that. One Saturday evening while rehydrating in the dressing rooms there was a gigantic Melbourne thunderstorm. After about half an hour you could have floated "Proud Mary" on Sparks Reserve. The water was halfway up the goalposts. Sparks was an integral feature of the stormwater drainage system for that area.

I played a lot of cricket at Sparks Reserve.

Et tu dc? An unkind cut if ever there was one. (I think there is a spelling error in that)

I am devastated by your rapier like wit Stu!

I thought better of you Stu. Didn't pick you for a wife beater or one who would "relieve himself on (sic) bars"!

Reckon you're close David but Fitzy will not be replaced with a tall. Howe did put in a shocker but he may get another chance.

Yep, Fitzy was totally shown up today. Out next week I reckon ..... and could be curtains for him.

Go and give yourself a jolly good flogging Gnash!

Wonder if Ollie Wines is still reeling with disappointment at not being picked up by Melbourne?

Garland Grimes Pedo Brayshaw Hogan Spencer

Has there ever been a team that has so consistently found new and creative ways to gut its supporters?

That it!!! FMD I really don't give a FF about it. Thanks Macca

It's before 11.00 - I'm still sober.

You want boos -I'd have the "lads" stomp the kitten, just like they do foxes.

I just got on Melbourne to win by over 15.5 points. Offering of $5.20 was too good to resist.

Indeed Biff! King Shaka of Zulu fame did some serious kicking of dark rear ends in Southern Africa.

I'm sticking with pervertism.

Yep agree with that. Works very hard. If only you could bottle that sort of mindset and feed it to guys like Sylvia.

Well actually I am a pervert Ethan. Have to fess up sometime.

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And I get called a pervert - can't work it out!