Bitter but optimistic

We certainly don't want this thread taken off topic Tim.

Meaning?

Love it !!!!!

I think you went early Red.

Very good Demonstone. Very good indeed.

Sadly, stocks are low at the moment El !!!

Good call Jack!! Penfolds make a couple of decent plonks.

I'd be very surprised if any club took up this offer. Crown has been exposed for its shonky practices. Associating your name with them would certainly tarnish the family and inclusive image footy is trying to promote and, further, possibly risk other sponsorships.

There are career opportunities at The Manor for "servers".

Thanks Ethan, a number of interesting and important issues here. However, I shall make no comment because I cannot stand Rita Panahi - a sanctimonious, headline hunting, self righteous excuse for a journalist whose carping adds little to any serious debate and whose sole raison d'être appears to be promulgating the views of her political masters.

Red,I am sure you will be pleased to know that Manorial finances are quite buoyant at the moment. ( Cutting staff wages always helps) A story. Some years ago I had giant pitbull ( who lived a long happy and eventful life) who demonstrated his dislike of electricity salesman in , shall be we say a very strident manner. The word must have spread, as subsequently, I have very few touts knocking on my door. The meter readers are quite safe as they use some sort of advanced technology to complete their business from afar.

Agreed. Having two crack endurance running wingers on the ‘G is an enormous advantage

I thought she might be someone doing work experience

BBB hasn't forgotten how to kick

Can we settle on enlightened knucklehead ?

Pointless to get stressed about this. The filth are [censored], always have been [censored] .... and always will be [censored].

Azz , may I suggest , with my usual humility of course, that when on this thread you focus on reading my contributions only. That will ensure the highest level of intellectual stimulation and also access to my life changing wisdom. Put the rest of the pack on ignore. ( Knuckleheads for the most part in any case) PS. Most definitely ignore the bluster and rantings of our resident harridan.

Bah! The Manor's Fila Brasilieros will take care of business.

Well WCW you will be reassured to know that your Uncle Bitter cares and (as usual) is prepared to help out. I have an excellent spit at The Manor so... if required... Langers and Fritter could "serve" a higher purpose - ie being "served" at The Manor. Please don't accuse me of Insensitivity - I'm just trying to help out.

A number of countries have decriminalised marijuana and cannibis type drugs but has there been any significant legalising of the drugs we most associate with crime - coke, meth, ice, heroine etc ? It maybe difficult to find reliable data of the type you ask for.

Just took this off the filth's Big Footy site. It appears they are really setting the bar very high this season. "I'm not too sure about Ginnivan. If he had mongrel he would be injecting directly into the vein....we'll have to see what emerges from his retraining...."

Your point about "support and assistance" is well made Ernie. However, don't forget that this "young kid" is also a hero and role model for possibly thousands of younger kids. He deserves his whack.

Just breaking in The Age. Ginnivan has admitted drug use at a recent Collingwood training camp. Apparently caught on film by a member of the public in quite sordid circumstances. Outed for 4 weeks but I wonder where this might lead?

As usual picket, your description is both succinct and elegant.

He's correct about "wasted era" if we fail to make the top four. However, I believe we are a strong chance to finish top. I am not convinced that Geelong can back it up.