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by Ewinkum
Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: When will Biden leave office
Replies: 49
Views: 3231

Re: When will Biden leave office

Mr Mike wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:06 am
Enzedder wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:55 pm Hey, if Reagan could do two terms ...
and remarkably still be younger when he left office than Biden is now.
Biden is near 270.
by Ewinkum
Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11402
Views: 1229648

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2020?

Fargo season 4.
Grand, but I miss Fargo.
by Ewinkum
Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Straya. Fvck yeah!
Replies: 34
Views: 2999

Re: Straya. Fvck yeah!

Yeah, that's great not sure they'll take hold but we can only hope. The theory is that devils went extinct after the dingo was introduced. Now there aren't as many dingoes (probably more wild dogs) but there are foxes and cats for them to eat. Having seen a few devils in person at zoos, I wouldn't ...
by Ewinkum
Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Straya. Fvck yeah!
Replies: 34
Views: 2999

Re: Straya. Fvck yeah!

I just read that they’ve released a bunch of Tasmanian Devils in Straya.😮
Reintroducing them after they pussied out about 3000 years ago.
This time they mean business.



https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.cnn.com ... index.html
by Ewinkum
Fri Oct 02, 2020 4:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 8976033

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all

This is his excuse to pull out, if he wants to. Changing to a halfway human candidate could get the GOP over the line. If Pence took over and filled in for Trump, the republicans could win. They are not bound to Pence. If Trump dies or is too sick to continue there could be a postponed election and...
by Ewinkum
Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 8976033

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all

This is his excuse to pull out, if he wants to. Changing to a halfway human candidate could get the GOP over the line. If Pence took over and filled in for Trump, the republicans could win. They are not bound to Pence. If Trump dies or is too sick to continue there could be a postponed election and...
by Ewinkum
Fri Oct 02, 2020 7:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 8976033

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all

If he dies it’s going to get very interesting.

Fiddy Pence out on his ear.
Nikki Hayley v joe Biden?

Pray for him Dems. Candlelight vigil style.
by Ewinkum
Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 8976033

Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all

I didn't get to see it Any chance of a semi-objective appraisal of what happened? cheers Orange God was pure alpha, no moderator was going to interrupt his flow. Biden managed to mostly not fluff his lines. Neither had a gotcha moment. Only seen bits and pieces but will be interested to see if any ...
by Ewinkum
Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Offshore earthquake felt by very few people
Replies: 3
Views: 708

Re: Offshore earthquake felt by very few people

Enzedder wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:09 pm There are always some living on the other side of the planet who swear that they felt it when they read about it.
It’s the sensational headlines and thread titles that do it.
by Ewinkum
Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Life on Venus (possibly)
Replies: 61
Views: 5609

Re: Life on Venus (possibly)

What ever happened to the promising methane emissions from Mars’ crack?
by Ewinkum
Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Life on Venus (possibly)
Replies: 61
Views: 5609

Re: Life on Venus (possibly)

Farva wrote: Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:24 pm Wait, we were the ones that conducted probing, not the aliens :shock:
We’ve arrived, cosmically speaking.
Hopefully we don’t embarrass ourselves with our early probes.
by Ewinkum
Wed Sep 02, 2020 4:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Well this site...
Replies: 55
Views: 5778

Re: Well this site...

I like it.
Can’t open spoilers on iPhone for some reason but I assume that’ll get fixed.
by Ewinkum
Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11402
Views: 1229648

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2020?

Cobra Kai. (Unless you’re too much of a pussy). Faithful sequel (34 years later), to the original karate kid with the same actors in the lead roles. I picked it as family viewing before my kid hits the sack. I wasn’t expecting too much but I found myself laughing my arse off at a couple of Johnny La...
by Ewinkum
Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3334701

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

Nolanator wrote:We need a list of conspiracy loons so we know who to ignore from the get-go.
That would constitute a conspiracy, vindicating the loons and rendering the list obsolete.
by Ewinkum
Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

Speaking of companion planting, theres another group that go really well together. Sweet corn, beans and squash. It’s attributed to the natives here who call it ‘“The 3 Sisters” I’ve been doing it for the past couple of years with great success. Give the corn a decent head start (a foot tall or so) ...
by Ewinkum
Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

If your potatoes are in a patch how do you earth them up? I only had about a dozen plants so it was easy enough to reach in there with a shovel full of soil. I might have to organize them a bit more this year though. Apocalypse and all. My father always planted them in ridges in the garden 3 1/2 ft...
by Ewinkum
Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

[quote=“Geek”] If your potatoes are in a patch how do you earth them up? [/quote] I only had about a dozen plants so it was easy enough to reach in there with a shovel full of soil. I might have to organize them a bit more this year though. Apocalypse and all. My father always planted them in ridges...
by Ewinkum
Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

Here you go - i drew a cartoon so you’d know it was a genuine question from me :thumbup: https://i.ibb.co/PYmK0Nh/EEF00-C16-16-A9-4-D51-B606-778-F58-A78-F24.jpg Edit - unsure why the pic has gone square though as it misses some of the cartoon, but if you click on it all will be revealed - anyhows i...
by Ewinkum
Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

In serious need of advice I bought 3 types of seed potatoes Picasso - started sprouting Fir apple - all need chitting Early swift - lots of sprouts All are all salad potatoes. We've built a raised bed and compost is coming on Sunday. I also have some herb/strawberry bags which can be used for pots....
by Ewinkum
Fri Mar 27, 2020 6:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

I took the cover off my fish pond yesterday. They’re alive! The pond is about 2.5 feet deep. I covered about 90% of it with styrofoam last November and stuck a trough heater in there, (farmer tool for keeping drinking water thawed out for animals. Only kicks in at 1 degree C or thereabouts), as well...
by Ewinkum
Fri Mar 27, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

There's no easy way although weeds tend to look like...well, weeds. Most commonly dandelion, chickweed, shepherds purse, groundsel. You just have to get to know what's what... Just keep an eye out for the ones that are really invasive like celandine, ground elder and grub them out ASAP https://www....
by Ewinkum
Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Best thing on the internet today
Replies: 9
Views: 2077

Re: Best thing on the internet today

That was great. But did the baby get hit by the laptop?
by Ewinkum
Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 55648
Views: 9391346

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW conte

mabunch78 wrote:
Kiwias wrote:Image
Guessing she hasn't moved (much) all day...?
She’s dragged that bollard out of plumb, so she has moved a bit.
by Ewinkum
Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I've just lost my job.
Replies: 108
Views: 11414

Re: I've just lost my job.

I’m done too. Oil industry.
The Saudis and Russians would have shut me down by themselves.
Coronavirus is just one more reason.

I’m replacing my fence and painting the house and spending time with my son.
My missus is still working at least.
by Ewinkum
Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Post-pandemic War-band thread
Replies: 30
Views: 3929

Re: Post-pandemic War-band thread

I have a Milwaukee compound mitre saw, and I am happy to saw the limbs off our enemies at any angle you care to specify.
by Ewinkum
Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

Putting my first lot of potatoes in today. How much do you lot space between plants? I've already got carrots, onions, parsnips and rubarb in the ground but it's the first time anything's been planted in this soil so no idea how it'll play out. Plenty of worms though so at least that's a good sign....
by Ewinkum
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: You've got to know when to fold 'em...
Replies: 39
Views: 5399

Re: .

deadduck wrote:You bastards
Tidy :thumbup:
by Ewinkum
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL 2020 Democratic presidential nominee thread
Replies: 5706
Views: 448917

Re: OFFICIAL 2020 Democratic presidential nominee thread

Tulsi drops out... ...and endorses... Joe Biden :lol: The love for Tulsi evaporated pretty quick when she did that. VP role? I think given Trump is the alternative and Biden is pretty much getting the nom, she may as well throw her support if she wants Trump out. Bernie at some point will endors Bi...
by Ewinkum
Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Eurovision song contest gooooooone
Replies: 34
Views: 4491

Re: Eurovision song contest gooooooone

Boobs not Moobs wrote:
Biffer29 wrote:There was only going to be one winner this year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFZNvj-HfBU
:thumbup: Like that
+1. They was robbed.
by Ewinkum
Thu Mar 19, 2020 5:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Why are Japan and South Korea so shit hot?
Replies: 47
Views: 7088

Re: Why are Japan and South Korea so shit hot?

Korea points of difference = rapid mass production of testing kits + wider testing ... ... and most particularly very thorough tracking of contacts of those positively tested to put those people into isolation. Japan, I dunno. Fukushima? Y'know, sometimes the simplest methods work best ... https://...
by Ewinkum
Thu Mar 19, 2020 3:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Why are Japan and South Korea so shit hot?
Replies: 47
Views: 7088

Re: Why are Japan and South Korea so shit hot?

kiap wrote:Korea points of difference = rapid mass production of testing kits + wider testing ...

... and most particularly very thorough tracking of contacts of those positively tested to put those people into isolation.

Japan, I dunno.
Fukushima?
by Ewinkum
Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who's panic buying?
Replies: 685
Views: 69324

Re: Who's panic buying?

I just bought a second hand CPAP machine. Up your games, part time panickers. I was going to be fitted for one of those this week but the NHS has cancelled all non essential appointments. Hope sleep apnoea isn’t one of the respiratory problems that might make me high risk. I’m a decent candidate fo...
by Ewinkum
Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who's panic buying?
Replies: 685
Views: 69324

Re: Who's panic buying?

I just bought a second hand CPAP machine. Up your games, part time panickers. I was going to be fitted for one of those this week but the NHS has cancelled all non essential appointments. Hope sleep apnoea isn’t one of the respiratory problems that might make me high risk. I’m a decent candidate fo...
by Ewinkum
Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who's panic buying?
Replies: 685
Views: 69324

Re: Who's panic buying?

I just bought a second hand CPAP machine.
Up your games, part time panickers.
by Ewinkum
Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is self-isolating?
Replies: 83
Views: 9710

Re: Who is self-isolating?

I am, more or less, unless I have to go out and do shit.
by Ewinkum
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

I have a pond full of fish who haven’t seen the sun since November.
Looking forward to the big thaw.
by Ewinkum
Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion P

Bit late for seeds? Better hit the garden center and buy them ready to plant. There’s still plenty of snow on the ground here. All set to get above zero next weekend though. 8) Another month or six weeks to melt the six and a half feet of frost out of the ground. Usually nothing gets planted before...
by Ewinkum
Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official PR Gardening thread. + Corona virus Expansion Pack
Replies: 559
Views: 84299

Re: Official PR Gardening thread. +Corona virus expansion pa

I’ll be planting every last square foot of it this year ladies and gentlemen.
Wartime footing. Potential chickens even.
The covid has me spooked and I can’t eat shrubs.


Spuds, carrots, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, beans, peas, corn, beetroot, cabbage. Etc.

Going out to buy seeds tomorrow.
by Ewinkum
Sat Mar 14, 2020 7:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who's panic buying?
Replies: 685
Views: 69324

Re: Who's panic buying?

Not many cases here by comparison but it hasn’t stopped the panic buying... I’m now glad I bought a discounted pack of loo roll a couple of weeks ago as there’s none left at the three stores I went to for my normal grocery run. Even getting low on meat, canned goods, etc. I’ve a friend in Northern ...
by Ewinkum
Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Face mask and hand sanitizer recommendations
Replies: 82
Views: 9540

Re: Face mask and hand sanitizer recommendations

I’ve got two bottles of this rocket fuel in my house: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/EverclearHiRes.jpg/400px-EverclearHiRes.jpg 95% alcohol by volume. 190 proof. Hard to get, (I only know one liquor store that stocks it and it’s 40 mins outside the city), but by no means ...