Bitter but optimistic

Indeed! On occasion, one's baser instincts do contend with the vagaries and complexities of our language.

Well, I must confess, I had some stumbles when trying to spell it.

It's quite titillating to know I am in your thoughts WCW.

I'll be going just to see a live game for the first time in about 2 years and ......of course... the historic unfurling of the flag. However, to be honest, the midweek time frame just plain [censored] me !!!

That is the "brick outhouse" personified!

Stewie Dew appears very accomplished in such matters

If it goes to Borewood first dc , I can only assume alphabetical order rather than any sort of qualitative criteria is being employed. As to taking the lads and the maid, I am assuming that will be unnecessary as said cup will visit The Manor first.

I'm waiting for the cup to visit Romsey. Can't find any info on the date though.

Article in yesterday's paper about Daisy being one of 7 AFLW players chosen to undertake a coaching (level 3 I think) course. Given her comprehensive footy knowledge, as demonstrated in her special comments, I suspect she will one day be a AFLW coach

Biffen, I see you still haven't learnt to show respect to your betters!

Arhhh the good old days !!!’

As you should od !!!

I don't recall seeing any of the goodies you mentioned Luci. Simply a notice informing me of the date my hard earned would be debited!

I’m not sure what all the confusion/ chatter is about My Trident membership rolled over as usual - no mention of any other conditions or changes

That is usually the case

Good news for the club and the majority of Hawthorn supporters I'd reckon.

You don't need videos or fancy technology to [censored] up cats supporters. Just remind them of the average age of their playing list.

Funny, no one has mentioned Jeelong as threatening improvers.

I received my T shirt and hoodie today. Your Uncle Bitter is now a svelte 188 cm/ 95 kg The T shirt is a very comfortable fit at XL but the hoodie at XL doesn’t work. The Maid can wear it on “ special occasions “ My point - Err upward in size!

BT is good for a laugh ! I’d be happy to keep him as long as he defers to Daisy …… let’s say …… most of the time !

If that doesn’t work out, I believe @Ethan Tremblay could be of assistance. A modest donation to his charity maybe required

One in each hand mate !

The doggies were totally gutted. One can only speculate ( fantasise) about the possible carnage if the quarter went for another 3 or 4 minutes

“ When the stars line up And you catch a break People think you're lucky But you know its grace It can happen so fast Or a little bit late Timing is everything “

Often underrated in my view. His ability to provide an outlet at the defensive end and/or another option up forward is like having an extra player on the ground. A crucial factor in our success.