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by Wignu
Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 103
Views: 2086

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

shanky wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:28 am I heard of a guy who built his own battery by filling his spare room with truck batteries.
You could try that?
That's an awesome idea, I can't possibly imagine what could go wrong! :twisted:
by Wignu
Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3495007

Re: NZ Politics Thread

It's always entertaining watching you and Eug go toe to toe but it's a bit rough for you when he's tag teaming with UncleFB. :D :lol: Funnily enough I've always thought of you and Jammy as a tag team (aside from when you went solo as a face for a while in the early Covid days). Maybe on some issues...
by Wignu
Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18224
Views: 833232

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

MungoMan wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:37 am
Wignu wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:16 am Just to lighten things up a bit if not already posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9MwJ2nYf3w
Yeah, def. one of the better HItler-bunker clips! :thumbup:
"He's like the Hamburgler ... " LOL
by Wignu
Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad
Replies: 139
Views: 2604

Re: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad

Blake wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:33 pm
Clogs wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:22 pm :lol:

Some vintage PR right there in this one post. The golden days.
*bows*

I gave it my best shot. Credit to the kiwis. Didn’t really get many bites. I’m too out of practice.
You give yourself too much credit, you weren't that good to start with.
by Wignu
Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18224
Views: 833232

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

shanky wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:57 am Trump’s new stock down 30% in a week

Ouch

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DJT?.tsrc=fin-srch
Bet he's hoping the bibles sales negate it :P
by Wignu
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18224
Views: 833232

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

MungoMan wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:18 am
Wignu wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:00 am
Ted. wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:38 am

Excellent news. :thumbup:

So, apart from suing the judge, what's Trump's next option?
Feign an illness???
Hep A would be the standout fave. I was Trump's colour when I had it.
Have you been near Charlie's chocolate factory too???
by Wignu
Tue Apr 09, 2024 3:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18224
Views: 833232

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Ted. wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:38 am
Wignu wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:09 am Trump's emergency appeal to stop the criminal trial on the 15th has been declined.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7lD4QscUQg
Excellent news. :thumbup:

So, apart from suing the judge, what's Trump's next option?
Feign an illness???
by Wignu
Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The new but now old Christchurch Stadium
Replies: 412
Views: 44044

Re: The new but now old Christchurch Stadium

Eugenius wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:42 am Its location is great .

Can walk there easily !
To show them how to operate a crane properly?
by Wignu
Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 644

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

AnkleTap wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:17 am
Thomas wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:46 pm Uh-oh....
Isaia was born in New Zealand
Poor Ted.

Image
:lol:
by Wignu
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 644

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

Brisbane based Samoan New Zealander gets charged with online Rugby trolling :blush: It was never in doubt once I read these paragraphs: Isaia, described as a devout Christian, sent abusive messages on Facebook to the television match official, Brian MacNeice, and his wife, reportedly mentioning the...
by Wignu
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18224
Views: 833232

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Trump's emergency appeal to stop the criminal trial on the 15th has been declined.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7lD4QscUQg
by Wignu
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53527
Views: 2344070

Re: War in Ukraine...

Not sure if RR but an interview with Antony Beevor re Putin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFW5V4IB_PA
by Wignu
Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53527
Views: 2344070

Re: War in Ukraine...

He’s the Chamberlain of his time Trump's a lot worse in truth. Chamberlain was competent in many facets of government, and in fact knew what he was doing. The historical saying is based on political weaponising by Churchill to win an election, (and Churchill actually had plenty of respect for Chamb...
by Wignu
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Endless Positivity Thread
Replies: 34
Views: 662

Re: The Endless Positivity Thread

Clogs wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:24 am
Wignu wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:01 am
Clogs wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 2:24 am

And you are stocked up on Lemsip.
For Clogs I'd imagine it'd be pies sprinkled with Lemsip!
The way you are saying that makes it sound like it is a bad thing.
Just stating fact. However having hot pie, although it may excite Clogs, near my nether regions doesn't excite me.
by Wignu
Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3495007

Re: NZ Politics Thread

An interesting view on the performance of Orr and the Reserve Bank and their role in the current economic woes of the country.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350235 ... grant-says
by Wignu
Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad
Replies: 139
Views: 2604

Re: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad

It would be more effective to limit the number of subs no?Drop it by 1 or 2?

I don't see it as WR's place to dictate the makeup of the sub bench, as stated above there are pros & cons and should be left to the coaching team to decide.
by Wignu
Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Endless Positivity Thread
Replies: 34
Views: 662

Re: The Endless Positivity Thread

Clogs wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 2:24 am
feckwanker wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:39 am When your wife heads off on a Friday with the kids for the weekend.
And you are stocked up on Lemsip.
For Clogs I'd imagine it'd be pies sprinkled with Lemsip!
by Wignu
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan
Replies: 116
Views: 9830

Re: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan

Watched the original this week so will be interested to see the differences.
by Wignu
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3495007

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:53 am
Eugenius wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:36 am
Ted. wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 2:40 am

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

As if !!!

I showed my other half this ( who’s a Dr )
I don't think you've mentioned this before!



:D
:twisted:
by Wignu
Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Listen to your body
Replies: 72
Views: 1657

Re: Listen to your body

Early Thursday morning, I had a mild heart attack, no massive pains or sweating or the like, but a general feeling of my chest being squeezed. So I drove to the ER and was shuffled straight into the operating room for a 2.5 hour op using catheter. They inserted three stents and I am able to sit up ...
by Wignu
Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3495007

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Tehui wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:39 pm
Enzedder wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:26 pm I think that the Government will sell them - to fund the tax cuts. They will not be sold to "young farmers" (well, I would bet heaps that they won't).

It is what Key did as well.
And what would be the likely position of Winston Peters on such a sale?
Missionary!
by Wignu
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 899
Views: 64252

Re: All Blacks 2024

Oh please no!!

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350231591 ... gland-july

No surprises with JK backing it.
by Wignu
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3495007

Re: NZ Politics Thread

We've just witnessed a 6 year masterclass of fooling the faithful. Even when Ardern stepped down Robertson stepped up to fill the breach. Looks like it's continuing too, just with a different party. I don’t see Key and Luxon as fooling their faithful. They both are doing what it says on the tin. Wi...
by Wignu
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3495007

Re: NZ Politics Thread

booji boy wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:16 pm
Enzedder wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:29 pm
usermame wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:52 pm
To achieve what?
To fool the faithful.
We've just witnessed a 6 year masterclass of fooling the faithful. Even when Ardern stepped down Robertson stepped up to fill the breach.
Looks like it's continuing too, just with a different party.
by Wignu
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: North Harbour rugby union gooooone
Replies: 13
Views: 495

Re: North Harbour rugby union gooooone

Auckman wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:18 pm
Wignu wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:14 pm Nice April fools but I think you'll find no one gives a shit anyway :twisted:
I hear the proposal has legs
I refer you to the second part of my sentence :P
by Wignu
Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: North Harbour rugby union gooooone
Replies: 13
Views: 495

Re: North Harbour rugby union gooooone

Nice April fools but I think you'll find no one gives a shit anyway :twisted:
by Wignu
Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3726

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

:thumbup: What a great thread. Well done everyone. Classic PR Are you the Dolphin?? :lol: I can tell you that after half a lifetime in the surf, the chances of you hitting a dolphin are very small. They’re nippy fuckers That’s not to detract from the lovely spite on this thread though. Carry on! F ...
by Wignu
Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3726

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

shanky wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:17 am :thumbup: What a great thread. Well done everyone. Classic PR
Are you the Dolphin??
by Wignu
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves
Replies: 85
Views: 2113

Re: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves

Joost
Smith
Gregan
by Wignu
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53527
Views: 2344070

Re: War in Ukraine...

I am half way through Mark Duncan - Before the storm. Romans were f**king mental, but what a story so far. I have probably suggested this before, but reading about Simon Bolivars life makes you wonder if he outdid Alexander the Great. Before I read that book I thought Bolivar was some random South ...
by Wignu
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53527
Views: 2344070

Re: War in Ukraine...

Just finished this book on your recommend. I need a season two now. That brought me to the Franco-Prussian war. The French seem to have thrown the first stone for that. So 1-1 going into the decider. I hope you enjoyed even half as much as I did. Give me a heads-up if the Franco-Prussian war is a g...
by Wignu
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53527
Views: 2344070

Re: War in Ukraine...

So this might not be terribly relevant, let alone interesting…. I’m finally reading “The Guns of August” - cannot put it down. ....POS Kaiser Wilhelm.... Until now, I could never really understand why that f*cking war actually happened Just finished this book on your recommend. I need a season two ...
by Wignu
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1685

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Enzedder wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:14 am That quick throw should have been allowed.

Great start by the Sadists though - our ruck clearance is snail pace
Yes wondered why that wasn't play on myself esp as the Chiefs got the throw - which they then promptly lost lol
by Wignu
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3726

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

For the sake of the dolphins, I would strongly support moving the event to Queenstown. Of course, along with any related financial benefits, but mainly for the dolphins. What about the trout fishery? If it's anywhere near the spawning season I demand that racing be delayed, postponed or cancelled. ...
by Wignu
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3495007

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I haven't seen enough of Luxon to pick up on his style of interview discussion like some of you have. However, I do wonder how he would have fared during the Covid lockdown era in which he would have had to give daily reports in front of a live televised audience and answer those annoying 'what if'...
by Wignu
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 97
Views: 2494

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

:lol: I know you're joking, but the bolded bit is actually true. Best squad depth in the country? Replacements slotting in without missing a beat? Multiple selection headaches of the good kind? We're through the looking glass here, people. It was only 4 years ago our first fives were Jackson Garden...
by Wignu
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3726

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Who is acting entitled here? We (us kiwis) have been given an opportunity to host a global event which has a worldwide audience of over a billion people, if you count all forms of media and a TV audience of 240 million, what are we supposed to do, say to them - look thanks very much for the offer b...
by Wignu
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3726

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

There are 15,000 Hector dolphins and the revenue is earned on a per capita basis. So if one was killed the Christchurch economy would only make $14,999,000. Now who's going to stump up with that lost revenue for the Garden City hey? :frown: Yup, and the small sub species of the Hector, (the Maui) t...
by Wignu
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3726

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Specifics Wiggie. What points are drivel? The histrionics around 'chopping away at those tall poppies' and 'trying to actually to do something positive for the country' for a start, he's getting a bit shrill our Jammy. I would also say that common sense with regards to $$ (In Jambanja's apparent ca...