Off topic, but you all know what I don't give, HEY EARL

[pop_54]

So England have now beaten the Aussies at Rugger as well mate, bet you're well chipper as they say down under, (down under what I don't know).

I hear there's a new drink being launched to celebrate the game in Australia.

It's called "Walaby Whine", it's made with sour grapes, and sponsored by David Campasi.

pops............

 

[Guest]

Thank, Earl

You know how I love to have the Pirate pop up in the morn.

Pear

and two for Pops:

 

[pop_54]

Hmmmmmmm

I know where I'd like to pop my pirate darling, he is standing to attention now, hehe!!!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

Pops

Perdita's on her way too.

Haha, talk about hi-jacking a thread. Ooh, *I'm* being hi-jacked!

 

[TheEarl]

Thank you Pops. Now I don't have to start my own thread to look smug. So this is now all your fault .

Swing Low, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Coming Forth to carry me home
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,
Coming forth to carry me hooommmme.

Repeat until drunk.

The Earl

 

[Guest]

Oy!

Just giving this a bump so I can listen to all the virile U.K. men (and the virile women of course) go on about this event. How about posting some pics of the players, good rough stuff, please.

cheers, Pervy Perd

 

[TheEarl]

Yes, I am aware that I can't sing. I don't care!

The Earl

 

[Guest]

swing me

Yes, I am aware that I can't sing. I don't care!

Luv, that was wonderful, I'm still grinning. So sorry it couldn't be longer.

Pear

 

[pop_54]

Encore

Nice one Earl, better bloody singing voice than me that's a dead cert, how many pints of heavy was that the result of, hehe!!

Hello Perdita darling, just a quick note from a UK pervy virile man, fancy a quicky dear, hehe!!

 

[Guest]

Encore, Yes yes yes!!!

Hello Perdita darling, just a quick note from a UK pervy virile man, fancy a quicky dear, hehe!!

Oh my, luv - this feels like a threesome; I'm dancing w/a yank on the UK/US thread. Always fancy anything you're ready to push.

 

[Quasimodem]

May I submit a comment?

While I know nothing of Rugby, I can empathise with these emotions. Were the Toronto Maple Leafs ever to win the Stanley Cup (or, even get into the finals) I would probably be so blissed out, I’d go off on a three day toot.

However, my celebration would be for the achievement of the Leaf players, not for my perspicacity over choosing them. That part of sports fandom which equates one’s team winning with some form of personal accomplishment, I have never been able to fathom.

When I see another spectator leaving some public venue wagging one of those ubiquitous foam hands with the forefinger extended, and the words “We’re #1” stencilled upon it, I immediately translate that to mean, they are an excess of bodily fluid, which is due to be eliminated.

Even celebrating the win of a team for which I cheer, that remains true.

I find it the worst feature of spectator sports, and the most common example of bad sportsmanship.

Your comments?

 

[Guest]

Quas, I'm just a femme, but old enough to remember when sports was not big business. I loved the old Tigers, Lions and RedWings as if they were family.

I hate those stupid fingers too. Perdita

 

[MathGirl]

Big "We're #1 Hand"

When I see another spectator leaving some public venue wagging one of those ubiquitous foam hands with the forefinger extended, and the words “We’re #1” stencilled upon it, I immediately translate that to mean, they are an excess of bodily fluid, which is due to be eliminated.

I always take one of those things to the opera and wave it instead of applauding. Is that bad form?
MG

 

[Guest]

MG and Groucho

I always take one of those things to the opera and wave it instead of applauding. Is that bad form? MG

Jaaayzusfookinchrist, as my Irish landlady used to say, MG. I am LOL and so is my lapdog!

I'll look for your finger next time I go to the opera. P

 

[TheEarl]

I see my support of England as part of my patriotism and simple pride in the best that my country is able to produce. I'd be happy if the oikball team won the World Cup too, but it's not really the same.

Watching England give Australia a thumping (especially after Campese's pre-match comments) was one of the best feelings I've ever had. Strange to feel that way about 30 men chasing an egg, no?

The Earl

 

[MathGirl]

Re: MG and Groucho

I'll look for your finger next time I go to the opera. P

First row, center balcony at the War Memorial Opera House on Van Ness.
MG

 

[Chicklet]

Hey Earl!

I miss your red dwarf quotes.

 

[Guest]

nights at the opera

First row, center balcony at the War Memorial Opera House on Van Ness. MG

NO! Are you serious? I subscribed for ten years and sat 2nd row, left aisle. Do you remember the chic woman who sat in front of the guy w/a seeing-eye dog? P

 

[MathGirl]

Re: nights at the opera

NO! Are you serious? I subscribed for ten years and sat 2nd row, left aisle. Do you remember the chic woman who sat in front of the guy w/a seeing-eye dog? P

Dear Perdita,
No, I just started two years ago. Besides, I didn't notice much around me. I was too busy waving my big "We're #1" foam hand with raised index finger.

I'm the one that whistles loudly to "Musetta's Waltz," "Un Bel Di," and "Un Furtiva Lagrima."
MG
Ps. I usually have to be forcibly ejected from the joint when the fat guy gets out there center stage and bellers, "Veste la Guibba."

 

[Guest]

Musetta here

I quit 3 years ago and am still waiting for things to improve. I can deal with people humming along, it's the ones who take 10 minutes opening a crinkly candy wrapper that I want to hit with a giant wooden finger. P

 

[MathGirl]

Re: Musetta here

I quit 3 years ago and am still waiting for things to improve. I can deal with people humming along,

Dear Perdita,
You haven't heard my ear-piercing whistle when I use it to accompany "Celeste Aida."

When you come back, you'll recognize me. I always wear a cowgirl outfit with a ten gallon hat like Hoss wore in the old Bonanza reruns.
MG

 

[Guest]

Re: Re: Musetta here

I always wear a cowgirl outfit with a ten gallon hat like Hoss wore in the old Bonanza reruns.

If it's Wagner I wear my Valk helmet with the metal horns and all the men keep at least 10' away.

Hey, we've turned Pops' and Earl's manly thread into a girly arty one.

Perdita de l'Opera

 

[TheEarl]

Red Dwarf will return...

The Earl

 

[Quasimodem]

Big "We're #1 Hand"

I always take one of those things to the opera and wave it instead of applauding. Is that bad form?
MG

This is only considered a faux pas if you wave the foam finger through the eyeline of on opera headliner while performing “I Pagliacci” at maximum intensity.

Even then, it is not a true rule of etiquette. Rather, this is regarded as a simple courtesy, since such behaviour has been known to transform performers presto, from lyric tenors to a castrati.

 

[pop_54]

Re: Re: Re: Musetta here

If it's Wagner I wear my Valk helmet with the metal horns and all the men keep at least 10' away.

Hey, we've turned Pops' and Earl's manly thread into a girly arty one.

Perdita de l'Opera

You carry on my darling, I can't speak for Earl of course, but this girly arty stuff brings out my feminine side nicely.

Regards: popsie xxxx