Bitter but optimistic

Don't be too concerned Smokey - even the [censored] who have been posting for years don't know what it's about!

Jesus Ernie, you've named some classics in that lot. Back in the day, I tried them all for nefarious purposes but Stones ...... FMD ... we used to have a swig at 3/4 time on really cold days. Can't say that it improved my footy though!

hahahaha ..... touche ..... slimy is my only card ...... don't do much else !!!!

Mmmm ... arhhh ...... slurp slurp.... gasp ........ how was that for you WCW?

Anyone for a Harvey Wallbanger?

Well ....... not precisely picket. However, I do recall buying Advocaat for sheilas back in the day.

Indeed picket! An astute observer like yourself might also have guessed that one of those two was a little ditty from the early 80's by the oddly apparelled Devo .

Bah to you skinny! A batsman who allows himself to be run out when the batting averages trophy is on the line has no credibility.

What a despicable fellow you are Biffen! Your weakness for sins of the flesh is well documented and your predilection for substance abuse is infamous. Now you add gaming! You choose to ignore the wonderful spirit of jingoism that surrounds the tennis in favour of your venal needs! Disgraceful!

Mmmmm ......... that is an issue that needs further consideration Red.

As usual, fabulous report and follow up answers picket!

Ahhh Biffen returns! How wonderful! I simply shall say, in all modesty, " That a great man is always willing to be little".

I hated all opening batsmen!

The problem is Demonstone that some posters do take it more than seriously. For some it can be confidence sapping. I am a ( partially reformed) pedant. There are two reasons for this. First, I realised that fat fingers or too many vinos led to careless mistakes by my good self so ......... you know ..... glass houses etc. Second, I realised that some posters ( just as in the general population are poor spellers) and really are unable to do anything about it. So why (possibly) lessen their fun in posting? Nowadays I am pedantic only toward posters who I really like or really dislike.

I am pleased to see your studies are continuing WCW. However, to save you some time, I have a suggestion. Instead of reading the entire 1000 + pages, simply focus on my modest offerings. They are scholarly, socially inclusive and tasteful. I am certain you will be a different person for the experience.

Calling @dieter ! Hey Skinny, I know you're a Brocken down hack fast bowler, so that makes you an authority. See my above post and tell me your view on Shielas playing cricket. I would also ask @Biffen who claimed to be a batsman of some note but he's usually under the influence of drugs, so any reply is questionable.

Can someone tell me what this Sheilas playing cricket for The Ashes is all about? When I played cricket the Sheilas used to bring afternoon tea. Nice stuff too - jelly slices and quarter cut sangos............. and of course, they were there for the after game desert! ( after a jolly good booze up ) Arrrrh the good old days. Why change a perfect system?

@special robert. I have heard you were moved on from your squat.

When are the polos arriving?

Mmmmmm ................. there's a fair bit of strumming though.

Ernie !!! Yet another resurrection !

I see aspects of "Deliverance".

watching the cricket now. England have got one of their Sheilas opening for them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Weak bastards !

Oh ye of little faith WCW ................. of course I thought about offering the old girl a ride.

I must (for once) share a true story. I was slumming it in Lancefield yesterday. And, while enjoying an al fresco coffee , I watched this old lady trudging along behind her walker toward me. I gave her a friendly greeting and she commented on my Demons polo. She told me that Ron Barrassi was her hero and , she pointed to her cheek, and said she got a kiss from Ron when she was a youngster. She said she didn't wash that spot for weeks! She was a lovely old dear. A bit dotty and I guessed well into her 80's . She was heading to the local clinic which was nearly 2 Klm's from where she lived ! What a tough old bugger! Soft [censored] today call for the paramedics when they sneeze.