Haha, load of crap. 6 was good, the rest were the result of lame tackling {relegation anyone?} Where was England's try in the last RWC? Pretty bloody good I thought.....
"The Green Phantom" <ask@the.right.time> wrote in message news:4579f7c6$0$8724$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...> Posted over on the Hawks list. I'm sure that there will be some> alternative views.> For a start you can get rid of number 4 - 7's doesn't count!
"The Green Phantom" <ask@the.right.time> wrote in message news:4579f7c6$0$8724$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...> Posted over on the Hawks list. I'm sure that there will be some> alternative views.>
Quality. Over 100m metre run (including sideways metres) while stepping most > of the oppo backline, although Waratah defence was never highly regarded.
Another old one, helped by crap defence and forward passing ;)>
I'd like to see the top ten of the last 10 years. Back in the day it> seemed like tackling was optional.
Wouldn't have been allowed these days. Penalty for head high tackle on JPR at the start, NZ yellow card down to 14. If play had gone on another head high tackle on JPR, another NZ yellow down to 13
I'd like to see the top ten of the last 10 years. Back in the day it>> seemed like tackling was optional.>
Wouldn't have been allowed these days.> Penalty for head high tackle on JPR at the start, NZ yellow card down to > 14.> If play had gone on another head high tackle on JPR, another NZ yellow down > to 13 >
Uncle Bully wrote:> "The Green Phantom" <ask@the.right.time> wrote in message > news:4579f7c6$0$8724$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...>> Posted over on the Hawks list. I'm sure that there will be some>> alternative views.>>
Quality. Over 100m metre run (including sideways metres) while stepping most > of the oppo backline, although Waratah defence was never highly regarded.>
I'd like to see the top ten of the last 10 years. Back in the day it>>> seemed like tackling was optional.>>
Wouldn't have been allowed these days.>> Penalty for head high tackle on JPR at the start, NZ yellow card down>> to 14.>> If play had gone on another head high tackle on JPR, another NZ>> yellow down to 13 >>
Dave>>
Ah, but they're used to it.
Everything is so perfect with NZ that they only get yellow cards so the player can do their own private Haka.
Proof, if ever it was needed that the skills have left the game in favour of big bruising battering rams. That clip has more steps, dummies and shimmies than you'll see in the next 3 seasons. -- Devs "Punchdown Pete the old Kroner"
Proof, if ever it was needed that the skills have left the game in > favour of big bruising battering rams. That clip has more steps, dummies > and shimmies than you'll see in the next 3 seasons.
I don't know, Varndell left Loti wafting at air. Sackey put in a few good steps, even Balshaw legged it off one foot. Just got to play them and put them away at speed......
Proof, if ever it was needed that the skills have left the game in> favour of big bruising battering rams. That clip has more steps, dummies> and shimmies than you'll see in the next 3 seasons.
Duckham, Spencer, Slemen and Guscott were sheer class. For the most part however the rest of them, from about 75 onwards were made to look good by the people around them.
Uncle Bully 10 December 2006 03:18:33 [ permanent link ]
"didgerman" <didgerman@rfu.com> wrote in message news:96Heh.14737$HV6.1850@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...> idjennings@hotmail.com wrote:>> didgerman wrote:>>
Where was England's try in the last RWC? Pretty bloody good I >>> thought.....>>
England got only one try in the last RWC? I was sure there were at>> least two...>>
Do I have to say finals?> Does anyone recall what happened in the other games?> Outside of New Zealand of course..../snigger....
Keep hanging on Didge, only one more year of living off memories to go.
I can't wait to see what reason you come up with as to why 2007 doesn't quite count either.
On Sun, 10 Dec 2006 11:18:33 +1100, "Uncle Bully" <wakeupcall@optushome.com.au.REMOVE> wrote:
"didgerman" <didgerman@rfu.com> wrote in message >news:96Heh.14737$HV6.1850@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...>> idjennings@hotmail.com wrote:>>> didgerman wrote:>>>
Where was England's try in the last RWC? Pretty bloody good I >>>> thought.....>>>
England got only one try in the last RWC? I was sure there were at>>> least two...>>>
Do I have to say finals?>> Does anyone recall what happened in the other games?>> Outside of New Zealand of course..../snigger....>
Keep hanging on Didge, only one more year of living off memories to go.>
I can't wait to see what reason you come up with as to why 2007 doesn't >quite count either.>
As the clock counts down, and while we all expect the results of RWC 2007 to go be yet another glittering and glorious day in the annals of New Zealand rugby, the doubts engendered by years of former lesser achievements at this shop window of rugby football, will be gnawing at the entrails of the jingoistic Fanboyz.
The rest of us, particularly those whose national teams have pulled off this great feat, will be poised to laugh our guts to aching and back, if this forgone conclusion doesn't actually happen. I think the 2007 competition could be more a celebration about who loses than who wins.
Whatever happens, we will get plenty of chances to have a laugh at the pre-match slitty throat prancing gesticulations!
Uncle Bully 10 December 2006 15:13:39 [ permanent link ]
"Charles" <jrh@msn.com> wrote in message news:naknn2l2f4crpgqn4vd1o1sj4q1h9s342c@4ax.com...> On Sun, 10 Dec 2006 11:18:33 +1100, "Uncle Bully"> <wakeupcall@optushome.com.au.REMOVE> wrote:>
"didgerman" <didgerman@rfu.com> wrote in message>>news:96Heh.14737$HV6.1850@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...>>> idjennings@hotmail.com wrote:>>>> didgerman wrote:>>>>
Where was England's try in the last RWC? Pretty bloody good I>>>>> thought.....>>>>
England got only one try in the last RWC? I was sure there were at>>>> least two...>>>>
Do I have to say finals?>>> Does anyone recall what happened in the other games?>>> Outside of New Zealand of course..../snigger....>>
Keep hanging on Didge, only one more year of living off memories to go.>>
I can't wait to see what reason you come up with as to why 2007 doesn't>>quite count either.>>
As the clock counts down, and while we all expect the results of RWC> 2007 to go be yet another glittering and glorious day in the annals of> New Zealand rugby, the doubts engendered by years of former lesser> achievements at this shop window of rugby football, will be gnawing at> the entrails of the jingoistic Fanboyz.>
The rest of us, particularly those whose national teams have pulled> off this great feat, will be poised to laugh our guts to aching and> back, if this forgone conclusion doesn't actually happen. I think the> 2007 competition could be more a celebration about who loses than who> wins.>
Whatever happens, we will get plenty of chances to have a laugh at the> pre-match slitty throat prancing gesticulations!>
The Green Phantom 10 December 2006 15:35:34 [ permanent link ]
Uncle Bully wrote:> "Charles" <jrh@msn.com> wrote in message
[...]
As the clock counts down, and while we all expect the results of RWC>> 2007 to go be yet another glittering and glorious day in the annals of>> New Zealand rugby, the doubts engendered by years of former lesser>> achievements at this shop window of rugby football, will be gnawing at>> the entrails of the jingoistic Fanboyz.>>
The rest of us, particularly those whose national teams have pulled>> off this great feat, will be poised to laugh our guts to aching and>> back, if this forgone conclusion doesn't actually happen. I think the>> 2007 competition could be more a celebration about who loses than who>> wins.>>
Whatever happens, we will get plenty of chances to have a laugh at the>> pre-match slitty throat prancing gesticulations!>>
Have a great Sunday lads - I intend to! ;o)>
1966 syndrome rides again. Keep trying sadpacker.
Surely this advice applies to your team? After all, England are the current holders, and while they look unlikely to win next time, very unlikely, NZ have worn the mantle of favourites before, and failed.
Uncle Bully wrote:> "didgerman" <didgerman@rfu.com> wrote in message > news:96Heh.14737$HV6.1850@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...>> idjennings@hotmail.com wrote:>>> didgerman wrote:>>>
Where was England's try in the last RWC? Pretty bloody good I >>>> thought.....>>> England got only one try in the last RWC? I was sure there were at>>> least two...>>>
Do I have to say finals?>> Does anyone recall what happened in the other games?>> Outside of New Zealand of course..../snigger....>
Keep hanging on Didge, only one more year of living off memories to go.>
I can't wait to see what reason you come up with as to why 2007 doesn't > quite count either.>
Already got it: We're going to let you win this one just so we can come down there and take it from right under your nose. Of course, we reserve the right to change our minds at any time....
On Sun, 10 Dec 2006 23:13:39 +1100, "Uncle Bully" <wakeupcall@optushome.com.au.REMOVE> wrote:
"Charles" <jrh@msn.com> wrote in message >news:naknn2l2f4crpgqn4vd1o1sj4q1h9s342c@4ax.com...>> On Sun, 10 Dec 2006 11:18:33 +1100, "Uncle Bully">> <wakeupcall@optushome.com.au.REMOVE> wrote:>>
"didgerman" <didgerman@rfu.com> wrote in message>>>news:96Heh.14737$HV6.1850@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...>>>> idjennings@hotmail.com wrote:>>>>> didgerman wrote:>>>>>
Where was England's try in the last RWC? Pretty bloody good I>>>>>> thought.....>>>>>
England got only one try in the last RWC? I was sure there were at>>>>> least two...>>>>>
Do I have to say finals?>>>> Does anyone recall what happened in the other games?>>>> Outside of New Zealand of course..../snigger....>>>
Keep hanging on Didge, only one more year of living off memories to go.>>>
I can't wait to see what reason you come up with as to why 2007 doesn't>>>quite count either.>>>
As the clock counts down, and while we all expect the results of RWC>> 2007 to go be yet another glittering and glorious day in the annals of>> New Zealand rugby, the doubts engendered by years of former lesser>> achievements at this shop window of rugby football, will be gnawing at>> the entrails of the jingoistic Fanboyz.>>
The rest of us, particularly those whose national teams have pulled>> off this great feat, will be poised to laugh our guts to aching and>> back, if this forgone conclusion doesn't actually happen. I think the>> 2007 competition could be more a celebration about who loses than who>> wins.>>
Whatever happens, we will get plenty of chances to have a laugh at the>> pre-match slitty throat prancing gesticulations!>>
Uncle Bully 11 December 2006 00:02:21 [ permanent link ]
"The Green Phantom" <ask@the.right.time> wrote in message news:457bff78$0$8739$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...> Uncle Bully wrote:>> "Charles" <jrh@msn.com> wrote in message>
[...]>
As the clock counts down, and while we all expect the results of RWC>>> 2007 to go be yet another glittering and glorious day in the annals of>>> New Zealand rugby, the doubts engendered by years of former lesser>>> achievements at this shop window of rugby football, will be gnawing at>>> the entrails of the jingoistic Fanboyz.>>>
The rest of us, particularly those whose national teams have pulled>>> off this great feat, will be poised to laugh our guts to aching and>>> back, if this forgone conclusion doesn't actually happen. I think the>>> 2007 competition could be more a celebration about who loses than who>>> wins.>>>
Whatever happens, we will get plenty of chances to have a laugh at the>>> pre-match slitty throat prancing gesticulations!>>>
Surely this advice applies to your team? After all, England are the> current holders, and while they look unlikely to win next time, very> unlikely, NZ have worn the mantle of favourites before, and failed.>
Maybe next time eh - or not?
On current form (and let's at least use that instead of pie in the sky speculation), NZ will have the best chance to win 2007. NZ also have a home RWC in 2011. There is a chance that we'll lose both, but there's also a chance we'll win both. I'm pretty sure I know the reaction if we lose, but are you ready for the other scenario?
Uncle Bully wrote:> "The Green Phantom" <ask@the.right.time> wrote in message > news:457bff78$0$8739$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...>> Uncle Bully wrote:>>> "Charles" <jrh@msn.com> wrote in message>> [...]>>
As the clock counts down, and while we all expect the results of RWC>>>> 2007 to go be yet another glittering and glorious day in the annals of>>>> New Zealand rugby, the doubts engendered by years of former lesser>>>> achievements at this shop window of rugby football, will be gnawing at>>>> the entrails of the jingoistic Fanboyz.>>>>
The rest of us, particularly those whose national teams have pulled>>>> off this great feat, will be poised to laugh our guts to aching and>>>> back, if this forgone conclusion doesn't actually happen. I think the>>>> 2007 competition could be more a celebration about who loses than who>>>> wins.>>>>
Whatever happens, we will get plenty of chances to have a laugh at the>>>> pre-match slitty throat prancing gesticulations!>>>>
Have a great Sunday lads - I intend to! ;o)>>>
1966 syndrome rides again. Keep trying sadpacker.>> Surely this advice applies to your team? After all, England are the>> current holders, and while they look unlikely to win next time, very>> unlikely, NZ have worn the mantle of favourites before, and failed.>>
Maybe next time eh - or not?>
On current form (and let's at least use that instead of pie in the sky > speculation), NZ will have the best chance to win 2007. NZ also have a home > RWC in 2011. There is a chance that we'll lose both, but there's also a > chance we'll win both. I'm pretty sure I know the reaction if we lose, but > are you ready for the other scenario?
The Green Phantom 11 December 2006 01:01:54 [ permanent link ]
Uncle Bully wrote:> "The Green Phantom" <ask@the.right.time> wrote in message > news:457bff78$0$8739$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...>> Uncle Bully wrote:>>> "Charles" <jrh@msn.com> wrote in message>> [...]>>
As the clock counts down, and while we all expect the results of RWC>>>> 2007 to go be yet another glittering and glorious day in the annals of>>>> New Zealand rugby, the doubts engendered by years of former lesser>>>> achievements at this shop window of rugby football, will be gnawing at>>>> the entrails of the jingoistic Fanboyz.>>>>
The rest of us, particularly those whose national teams have pulled>>>> off this great feat, will be poised to laugh our guts to aching and>>>> back, if this forgone conclusion doesn't actually happen. I think the>>>> 2007 competition could be more a celebration about who loses than who>>>> wins.>>>>
Whatever happens, we will get plenty of chances to have a laugh at the>>>> pre-match slitty throat prancing gesticulations!>>>>
Have a great Sunday lads - I intend to! ;o)>>>
1966 syndrome rides again. Keep trying sadpacker.>> Surely this advice applies to your team? After all, England are the>> current holders, and while they look unlikely to win next time, very>> unlikely, NZ have worn the mantle of favourites before, and failed.>>
Maybe next time eh - or not?>
On current form (and let's at least use that instead of pie in the sky > speculation), NZ will have the best chance to win 2007. NZ also have a home > RWC in 2011. There is a chance that we'll lose both, but there's also a > chance we'll win both. I'm pretty sure I know the reaction if we lose, but > are you ready for the other scenario?
I've already arranged to give your photograph and address to a trained marksman armed with a rifle firing elephant tranquilizer darts. Otherwise the resulting orgasm might kill you.
As for me, I don't have to worry about the other scenario.
JohnO wrote:> didgerman wrote:>> Uncle Bully wrote:>>> "didgerman" <didgerman@rfu.com> wrote in message>>> news:96Heh.14737$HV6.1850@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...>>>> idjennings@hotmail.com wrote:>>>>> didgerman wrote:>>>>>
Where was England's try in the last RWC? Pretty bloody good I>>>>>> thought.....>>>>> England got only one try in the last RWC? I was sure there were at>>>>> least two...>>>>>
Do I have to say finals?>>>> Does anyone recall what happened in the other games?>>>> Outside of New Zealand of course..../snigger....>>> Keep hanging on Didge, only one more year of living off memories to go.>>>
I can't wait to see what reason you come up with as to why 2007 doesn't>>> quite count either.>>>
Already got it: We're going to let you win this one just so we can come>> down there and take it from right under your nose.>> Of course, we reserve the right to change our minds at any time....>
Franklin's UsenetSpamTrap 24 December 2006 15:24:36 [ permanent link ]
Hi all!
Merry Christmas to everybody on r.s.s.i!
I hope you have someone to celebrate with. For those who don't celebrate Christmas the best wishes all the same.
I will be doing the usual xmas dinner with my family, hosted this year by my aunt who has recently moved. In mostly Norwegian east country traditional way with pork roast as the main meal, caramel pudding for dessert, and present opening afterwards this evening, the 24 December.
Good thing ice has formed on our lakes this week and we will be doing a Christmas Day ice skate on Harestuvannet at noon tomorrow! Got to burn off that caramel pudding...
Not many boat racers still monitor this newsgroup but to those of you that do.. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ................. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! His dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
Lord Austin the Ebullient of Happy Bottomshire 25 December 2006 02:09:20 [ permanent link ]
And may your shooting improve in the new year. -- Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that Travel The Galaxy! Meet Fascinating Life Forms... ------------------------------------------------\ >> http://www.schlockmercenary.com/ << \ ...and Kill them. a webcartoon by Howard Tayler; I like it, maybe you will too!
Nadolig llawen i chi bawb, a saethu'n dda yn y blwydden newydd.
I stayed at home, apart from a quick run into Lampeter. -- Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that "You praise the firm restraint with which they write -_ I'm with you there, of course: They use the snaffle and the bit alright, but where's the bloody horse? - Roy Campbell (1902-1957)
Merry Christmas to all RSS'ers from Tom & Meghan near Buffalo, New York. Think snow! Depending on the track of the storm coming up from the south, we may get some heavy snows here tomorrow.
I haven't spent much time on this board in recent months, but it is good to see many of the old familiar names cropping up as we get closer to riding time in the East.
Howard Brazee 26 December 2006 03:30:19 [ permanent link ]
My grandchildren gave me some Sponge Bob golf balls to go with the Builder Bob balls I got last year, and another ball marked "GRANDPA". I got a sort of golf Christmas ornament, and another electronic score keeper/bag tag. But they were proud of themselves, so I was happy go get them.
My wife got me a playing lesson and Men's Club membership. Nothing else was golf related.
"Dan S." <danUNDERSCOREgoesHEREslaughter@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:kl_jh.9531$ZT3.5236@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com...> 'Twas the night of Christmas> and all through RSFC> Drankers were pukeing> from too much Jim Beam>
The long weekend over> and all through their houses> RSFCers were talking> Of returning gifts from their spouses.>
On Orangedood, on Hendryx> On Beauchamp and Winky> On Rogers, On Glapski> On Hoover and Frisbee>
Their thoughts would soon turn> to BCS wins and their losses> So Nap away, Nap away> Your excess alcohol.
Man, it's so cool to finally make a cool thread, but did you HAVE to put me in the same line as Hoover?
I feel all dirty... I need to go take a shower.
This was almost certainly my worst Christmas ever, but at least one of my boys enjoyed it, and even though the other said Santa came up a little short this year, I think he enjoyed it, too. Besides, my sister mailed some Toys R Us cards, so maybe he can get what Santa forgot.
Scott Hendryx 26 December 2006 04:49:32 [ permanent link ]
"Dan S." <danUNDERSCOREgoesHEREslaughter@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:kl_jh.9531$ZT3.5236@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com...> 'Twas the night of Christmas> and all through RSFC> Drankers were pukeing> from too much Jim Beam>
The long weekend over> and all through their houses> RSFCers were talking> Of returning gifts from their spouses.>
On Orangedood, on Hendryx> On Beauchamp and Winky> On Rogers, On Glapski> On Hoover and Frisbee>
Their thoughts would soon turn> to BCS wins and their losses> So Nap away, Nap away> Your excess alcohol.>
HA HA.. Frisbee made the hoover line.
-- ------MoParMaN------
---Signature Pending Yet Another Assine Comment by MIANDERSON---
S McFarlane 26 December 2006 10:39:28 [ permanent link ]
"Howard Brazee" <howard@brazee.net> wrote in message news:b4r0p21ubbvb11p7df8v4mq0o5g2uaggia@4ax.com...> My grandchildren gave me some Sponge Bob golf balls to go with the> Builder Bob balls I got last year, and another ball marked "GRANDPA".> I got a sort of golf Christmas ornament, and another electronic score> keeper/bag tag. But they were proud of themselves, so I was happy go> get them.>
My wife got me a playing lesson and Men's Club membership. Nothing> else was golf related.
Either your wife is a lot more open-minded than mine, or 'Men's Club' has a different meaning in your parts.
Thanks Tom, the best to you & yours. I'm hoping for snow for New Years but it looks like it will not be enough to ride............. -- John "anything you say can & will be misquoted & used against you" '01 FLHR ''Red" '04 MXZ 600 '06 GSX SDI Inlet Barnstormers - BRC mem.
"tkranz" <tkranz@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:fUXjh.275210$Fi1.139555@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...> Merry Christmas to all RSS'ers> from Tom & Meghan near Buffalo, New York. Think snow! Depending on the> track of the storm coming up from the south, we may get some heavy snows> here tomorrow.>
I haven't spent much time on this board in recent months, but it is good > to> see many of the old familiar names cropping up as we get closer to riding> time in the East.>
Manky Badger 27 December 2006 21:17:36 [ permanent link ]
<richard@poolekites.org.uk> wrote in message news:1167133244.112573.213350@a3g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...> that's cheered me up - I thought I was the only "Grumpy Old Man" around> here!
That is the 1st pleasant thing that has been on this news group in over 3 years. Thanks.
Don Dando
PS I can remember when this was a fun place for REAL boat racers to gather reminisce, exchange ideas etc. You may remember how that all ended, and those responsible are actually proud of their sick selves!
Happy New Year
"Powercat" <danny@powercatboat.com> wrote in message news:fv8to21i49pj7rlfo817fj04ernlgobiqr@4ax.com...> Not many boat racers still monitor this newsgroup but to those of you> that do.. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year> .................> Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house> Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;> The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,> In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;> The children were nestled all snug in their beds,> While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;> And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,> Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,> When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,> I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.>
Away to the window I flew like a flash,> Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.> The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow> Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,> When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,> But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,> With a little old driver, so lively and quick,> I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.> More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,> And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;>
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!> On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!> To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!> Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!>
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,> When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,> So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,> With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.> And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof> The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.> As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,> Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.>
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,> And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;> A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,> And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.> His eyes -- how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!> His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!> His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,> And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;>
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,> And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;> He had a broad face and a little round belly,> That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.> He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,> And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;> A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,> Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;>
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,> And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,> And laying his finger aside of his nose,> And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;> He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,> And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.> But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,> "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!">
In article <timl-40ADA1.14054405012007@free.teranews.com>, Tim Lapin <timl@sympatico.ca> wrote:> A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.
-- Tim Lapin> Member of the Royal Montreal Curling Club (est. 1807)> Bicentennial in 2007!
According to Willie Christmas started early and ran into the New Year - which he is still celebrating
Many Thanks for your kindness and hospitality to the Scots contingent during the Bicenetennial Celebrations - it was much appreciated.
On 1/5/2007 3:48 PM, Sandy Morton wrote:> In article <timl-40ADA1.14054405012007@free.teranews.com>, Tim Lapin> <timl@sympatico.ca> wrote:>> A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.>
-- Tim Lapin>> Member of the Royal Montreal Curling Club (est. 1807)>> Bicentennial in 2007!>
According to Willie Christmas started early and ran into the New Year> - which he is still celebrating>
Many Thanks for your kindness and hospitality to the Scots contingent> during the Bicenetennial Celebrations - it was much appreciated.>
My pleasure. Did you get your bicentennial pin?
-- Tim Lapin -- Desktop Consultant tim.lapin@concordia.ca
even with my super hi-viz painted blades and offensively bright
cycling top (a ron hill special, it is positively radioactive in
colour)
"Offensively bright", what a good description: I always enjoy your contributions here. I must get such a top for offensive cycling on gloomy days.
And indeed, I hope all my rowing friends have a happy and peaceful turn-of-the-year holiday. The great mid-winter festival of commerce is almost over, hooray. The days _are_ getting longer where I live (sorry, Taniwha, Jonny and other Southern Cross friends) and I do promise to get back onto the erg real soon now.
Martin X. Moleski 27 December 2007 23:09:40 [ permanent link ]
On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:48:11 CST, avalanche <snonews06@yahoo.com> wrote in <nbv5n312vkl3ptn0jqkbnfgdd69odm836f@4ax.com>:
It's almost time to start the Daytona countdown!
Naw, Buffalo will have some more shoveling to keep you busy
The odds favor snow in this region--especially while Erie remains warm and unfrozen. :o(
But--for today--we're beating the odds. Warm, rainy, some green, green grass showing up out on the lawn between the drifts.
~52 days to Daytona, according to Jayski.
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Martin X. Moleski 29 December 2007 23:34:52 [ permanent link ]
On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:54:56 CST, John McCoy <igopogo@ix.netcom.com> wrote in <Xns9A157A8282967pogosupernews@216.168.3.30>:
... soon it will be time for pre-season RPG guesses, and for
those who dare, scoring last year's pre-season picks
I've known my score for a long time.
Last year's pick for Champion, Edwards = 0.
That Toyota would win 3 times in 2007 = 0.
I didn't do a Chase list.
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Martin X. Moleski 30 December 2007 10:19:15 [ permanent link ]
On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:50:50 CST, "Mike Simmons" <mikesim@yhti.net> wrote in <13ndt7l285b4n19@corp.supernews.com>:
We do preseason picks!! ALRIGHT!! How many moral victory points are they
worth?
People who try to count Moral Victory Points have not yet grasped their true worth.
Their value is beyond all telling.
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