Bitter but optimistic

The "lads" have an interest in athletics and provided the following info. It seems a fellow named J A Winter held the Australian High Jump record from 1948 - 1956. (6ft71/2 or 2.01 metres). One C M Porter took the record in 1956 which was also listed 6 71/2 but 2.02 metre (?). Anyway, if Don was born in 1935 it is unlikely he held the Australian High Jump record before 1948. (Unless it was some sort of junior or schoolboy record but the lads could find nothing on this)

Imagine getting 40 goals out of him!!!!!

No, that's Cale Morton on a spying mission.

As you know, Earl Hood, I am reluctant to criticise one of your social station. But your posts suggest you need to become more of a risk taker. Perhaps that may give you the chance of obtaining those higher honours you lust after.

I shall have solicitors investigate this scurrilous outrage immediately. It seems Mr Google has overstepped the bounds of common decency

Well at least Man, you'll be able to indulge two of your stated interests at that timeI'm excluding red wine because it's usually shite in Thailand

We hard working servants of the state deserve our simple pleasures Song!

The "old crone" was probably one of Biffen's girls

Just read the official training report Said the guys have to prepare their own meals and use unfamiliar machines in the gym Cruel and unusual punishment

Stop whining you sooks. You know the rules. Stick to sensible on topic posting and all will be well.

You can purchase miken quite cheaply here Biff!

On my home OD I am currently enjoying fried eggs for breakfast in Bali eggs are always fresh in Asia and they know how to cook them perfectly I also inhaled several small and very tasty bananas

I always thought that my warning posts were earned because my intellectual content was becoming too high for the commoners.

A few of those hand woven bracelets moon

I'm betting Biff won't sell his booze at Yogya prices BTW in Bali ATM - still a shite hole around Kuta legian

If your wonderfully negative first post is indicative of your usual attitude then you should fit in nicely.

That's funny JVF those impromptu meetings often happen in Indonesia and are memorable . Last night I shared quite a few large bintang with 3 prostitutes and their pimp I was walking through a particularly sleazy gang (alley) when it started to bucket down so I heade fo cover . The girls where hilarious and enjoyed my imperfect Bahasa Indonesia I paid for the beer and had a very relaxed couple of hours The beer wasn't overly cold was the only problem

If so....... What a ....head!

Spewmante country at best!

Borewood! Chardonnay country? Ha ha ha!

I've tried arak in the past in village in Bali It made my eyes water. In keeping with my ambassadorial role I'm epitomizing the good tourist and sticking to Bintang

[quote name="jazza" post="1041401" timestamp="1420952836"yIt is every day people who abuse Muslim women on Melbourne trains. It is everyday people who swear at and vilify islander bus drivers. I am not naive to the reality of politics. My point is if every day people were a little more understanding to the fact that, if one looks,one will find common aims, desires and beliefs then they may be slower to stereotype. ]Nah,he's just doing what those 48ish woman do after visiting bali,they become all "spiritual" and fluffy. Until the next all you can guzzle bar appears.[/quote You are correct on one point Jizz- I did guzzle beyond reasonable limits last night and an only just emerging from the fog. Actually it was a warung and the grizzled old girl who ran it had a profitable sideline. Young guys would choose a bottled alcoholic drink which would then be dispensed into a soft drink bottle. They then head off on their motor bikes.

In an uncertain world, I am reassured by the certainty of your being common dc .

I hate to do it but I must be serious for once. Today I had the pleasure of visiting two Islamic Indonesian families. One was an older couple who had their daughter , husband and three kids living with them The other were a younger couple with 3 kids who had developed an agricultural business from scratch . I visited them because I know a relative in Australia. Their hospitality was warm and generous. We discussed ( with some language limitations) a variety of topics. like us they aspire to a good life for themselves and a better one for their children. They practise their religion but were unconcerned by my lack of it. They were appalled by recent events in the world. I have Been to Indonesia a number of times and find this attitude to be typical. I just wish more people had the opportunity to see everyday Indonesian people in their own home