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- Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:58 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024 - Rd 1. Chiefs Vs Crusaders
- Replies: 187
- Views: 4817
Re: Super Rugby 2024 - Rd 1. Chiefs Vs Crusaders
I’ll take that for the first match of the season with all the youngsters getting a good run and the old buggers showing they can still contribute. BP loss away is not too bad.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
As I’m about to go my usual dry February, I’ve realised that moderation really is quite hard , even for those of us that aren’t alcoholics * . I’ve found my diet and the Noom app very useful for making sure my drinking doesn’t get stupid dangerous and out of hand . The calories alone !!!! Eliminati...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:08 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
Realising that is a pretty significant step. Hang in there but don't put too much pressure on yourself.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
Posted on 11 Jan 2024: “ 7,: days ago, on 11 January 2004 , I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. ” It was twenty years ago today, etc Sgt Pepper taught the band to play Silly me My guess: one day at a time leads to not seeing the years for the days a la the wood for the...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
Some great stories of people overcoming their problems in here :thumbup: Not that I had/have anything near what other people do but I think I drank on 5 separate occasions last year after REALLY overdoing it on the new eve 2022. Realised that when I drink I am a bit of a selfish asshole seeking any...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
Kiwias, I am a tad surprised you didn’t work a Sgt Pepper’s reference into your 11 January post. I'm a long-term Beatles' fan but you have got lost me with this. Posted on 11 Jan 2024: “ 7,: days ago, on 11 January 2004 , I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. ” It was tw...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
You give the rest of us hope and courage with your quiet encouragement. May you have many more years of them. Your kind words have me close to tears. Thank you so much. Kiwias, I am a tad surprised you didn’t work a Sgt Pepper’s reference into your 11 January post. I'm a long-term Beatles' fan but ...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
7,305 days ago, on 11 January 2004, I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. I took our dog for her morning walk and when I sat down for breakfast, my wife passed me the contact information for the local sobriety support group, with a gentle "maybe it is time to give them a...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:08 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
7,305 days ago, on 11 January 2004, I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. I took our dog for her morning walk and when I sat down for breakfast, my wife passed me the contact information for the local sobriety support group, with a gentle "maybe it is time to give them a...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
7,305 days ago, on 11 January 2004, I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. I took our dog for her morning walk and when I sat down for breakfast, my wife passed me the contact information for the local sobriety support group, with a gentle "maybe it is time to give them a ...
- Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
- Replies: 680
- Views: 20194
Re: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
Another absolute nail-biting end.
And even more important, after Enzed and I watch Canterbury defeat Waikato tomorrow, we will hang around the stadium and watch the black Ferns take on the Wallaroos.
And even more important, after Enzed and I watch Canterbury defeat Waikato tomorrow, we will hang around the stadium and watch the black Ferns take on the Wallaroos.
- Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
I made the mistake yesterday to scroll back and find the post that you spoke of when you accompanied your son to an Al Anon meeting, but doing so while at work. The effort it took to compose myself and remain functional after reading that post and the ones immediately following it was something els...
- Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
I'm a Chiefs fan, but most definitely not a Mooloo fan, so wont be making the trip over. :D And miss a chance to watch the mighty Red & Blacks in action???? As I've likely mentioned many times before on here, the last time I attended a Red & Blacks v Mooloo match it was in Chch, I had a broken leg,...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
:thumbup: Got a bit dusty in my house while reading that. Also, good to see you here, you've been quiet of late? I spend most of my time over on the other side but will try to pop in here a bit more often. I really like this thread. What are you doing on Saturday, 30th? I'll be at the stadium in Ha...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
:thumbup: Got a bit dusty in my house while reading that. Also, good to see you here, you've been quiet of late? I spend most of my time over on the other side but will try to pop in here a bit more often. I really like this thread. What are you doing on Saturday, 30th? I'll be at the stadium in Ha...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:05 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
I had beers on Saturday night, first time since April this year and around the fourth time I have had drinks in 2023. I totally turned my life, mental health and fitness around since I stopped drinking. After around 35 years of being part of a drinking culture and being an alcoholic the last 2-3 ye...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
It was today 19 years ago that I finally acknowledged that I am an alcoholic, listened to my wife, and contacted the local branch of DanShuKai (断酒会; a totally secular form of AA). Today marks the start of my sobriety, the second best decision of my life. The rest, as they say, is history. EPIC and ...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
- Replies: 680
- Views: 20194
Re: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
Kiwias here. I think I mentioned a while back that I will be in NZ from Wednesday and will be attending the Canterbury vs Waikato NPC match in Hamilton this coming Saturday with Enzed of this parish. I accept that the notice is pretty late but I wonder if anyone else might be able to join two elderl...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
:thumbup: Got a bit dusty in my house while reading that. Also, good to see you here, you've been quiet of late? I spend most of my time over on the other side but will try to pop in here a bit more often. I really like this thread. What are you doing on Saturday, 30th? I'll be at the stadium in Ha...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: quitting the bottle today
- Replies: 3963
- Views: 475287
Re: quitting the bottle today
A reminder popped up in my calendar yesterday - today is 2000 days since I quit. I had a long think about how I actually feel & discussed it with my family (who had to endure the worst of times between 10 & 6 years ago). While overall things are much better I realised that there are still lots of t...
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Will Billy Proctor and Ruben Love join the All Blacks on the plane to the World Cup?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 826
Re: Will Billy Proctor and Ruben Love join the All Blacks on the plane to the World Cup?
Love was playing 15 and Perofeta at 10.Greenavenger wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:25 am Both were sensational vs Japan. There were a few others that looked great too.
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRC: All Blacks vs Springboks: Match Thread: Saturday 15th July
- Replies: 1389
- Views: 28938
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Most Overrated 'First World' Country?
- Replies: 243
- Views: 7084
Re: Most Overrated 'First World' Country?
I thought that was a given, though young Japanese girls seem to have a soft spot for black people.
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Most Overrated 'First World' Country?
- Replies: 243
- Views: 7084
Re: Most Overrated 'First World' Country?
Mainly toward Koreans and Chinese.Thomas wrote: ↑Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:34 amAnd a horribly racist place from all accounts.Sensible Stephen wrote: ↑Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:07 am Japan. A failed militaristic state propped up by the US to combat the threat of the USSR.
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 12:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Japan XV Vs All Blacks XV - Match Thread
- Replies: 122
- Views: 2118
Re: Japan XV Vs All Blacks XV - Match Thread
Himeno was a disappointment, nothing near the dynamic player he was for the Clan a couple of years ago.
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Japan XV Vs All Blacks XV - Match Thread
- Replies: 122
- Views: 2118
Re: Japan XV Vs All Blacks XV - Match Thread
Thompson from the Chiefs.
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Japan XV Vs All Blacks XV - Match Thread
- Replies: 122
- Views: 2118
Re: Japan XV Vs All Blacks XV - Match Thread
Renowned AB Cameron replaces Perofeta at 10, loses ball on his first carry.
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Would you?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1725
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 2:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Your Country's worst ever XV
- Replies: 203
- Views: 5094
Re: Your Country's worst ever XV
Not that worst (although below average) but Todd Blackadder has to be the most underserving captain. It never ceases to amaze me how North Island posters constantly under rate players like Todd Blackadder and Reuben Thorne , yet year after year are left wondering why the Crusaders keep winning titl...
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:20 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Your Country's worst ever XV
- Replies: 203
- Views: 5094
Re: Your Country's worst ever XV
13 Howard Joseph over Graham Thorne Sam Broomhall instead of Reuben Thorne Hika Reid and Murdoch definitely not in the team This might be the first time I've come across the name of an AB in a really long time when I have not heard of him. Apparently he played solidly in one test and tripped over a...
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Your Country's worst ever XV
- Replies: 203
- Views: 5094
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Your Country's worst ever XV
- Replies: 203
- Views: 5094
Re: Your Country's worst ever XV
13 Howard Joseph over Graham Thorne
Sam Broomhall instead of Reuben Thorne
Hika Reid and Murdoch definitely not in the team
Sam Broomhall instead of Reuben Thorne
Hika Reid and Murdoch definitely not in the team
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 12:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby Pacific 2023 - The Final
- Replies: 925
- Views: 17850
Re: Super Rugby Pacific 2023 - The Final
Well done Crusaders- I thought the best team won. I also thought ScoBa was excellent - best lock on ground. Great finish for Robertson and the departing players. Gutted the chiefs couldn’t get up for the final - and for their departing players (especially Weber and BBBR). When DMAC made the break o...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:10 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby Pacific 2023 - The Final
- Replies: 925
- Views: 17850
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby Pacific 2023 - The Final
- Replies: 925
- Views: 17850
Re: Super Rugby Pacific 2023 - The Final
Boring. Not the game, the result. New Zealand rugby is f**ked. If no team can compete against a single team, then we have big problems. I also can't see the ABs doing well with this deeply flawed system. Anyway, commiserations Chiefs, congratulations Crusaders. A sad day for New Zealand rugby. :lol...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby Pacific 2023 - The Final
- Replies: 925
- Views: 17850
Re: Super Rugby Pacific 2023 - The Final
What this bloke said. Stunning final by both sidesAli's Choice wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:51 amYour team was the most consistent team all year and that was the best final I can remember. Brilliant year for the Chiefs and you should be very proud. Now time for us to all come together as All Black fans.
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby Pacific 2023 - The Final
- Replies: 925
- Views: 17850
Re: Super Rugby Pacific 2023 - The Final
Anyone here watch Two cents Rugby or distracted sports on Youtube? One of their combo videos out a couple of days ago had a great rant about how the Crusaders are responsible for the decline of Super Rugby and the general lack of interest that results from one team winning year after year. Can't sa...