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by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 55678
Views: 9426410

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)

I guess this is technically a "pic". Whatever. I found it funny because it's true. I mean, really, wtf? https://i.ibb.co/T1LD874/435762158-7765435593480536-2144365353187052529-n.png Funny in a naive way. It is not true though. I mean ... I suppose it's sligtly exaggerated ... depending on how big i...
by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
Replies: 294
Views: 13169

Re: Snyman's not forever ...

November2019 wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:52 pm
puku wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:47 pm
November2019 wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:02 pm

Gosh! Wonder why I posted that, Einstein?
...I guess because we can never be reminded too many times that "water" is indeed "wet".
Yeah? And if you saw shells, you'd guess eggs
Truce, bro
by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
Replies: 294
Views: 13169

Re: Snyman's not forever ...

Interesting also since Snyman's nickname is "The Viking" and the local NFL franchise is the Minnesota Vikings on account of its large Scandanavian heritage . 'Course both Limerick and Dublin were founded by them too. No shit "...pitcher for my Minnesota Twins" Gosh! Wonder why I posted that, Einste...
by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9181
Views: 287344

Re: Israel declares state of war

Almost none. Unless you think the authorities are allowing their men to get fat while their children starve. Recent evidence for any "fatties"...and no, a picture from months ago of a couple of >30 BMI blokes sitting on the ground with their shirts off amongst a bunch of other Palestinian captives ...
by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9181
Views: 287344

Re: Israel declares state of war

Looks like this time Bibi used restrain and that US warning prevailed. Symbolic strikes in very symbolic areas ("oh look how easy it is for us to hit your nuclear facilities"). It also feels like Iran will want to leave it at that. Only issue are the hawks/extremists in both camps who may want to s...
by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9181
Views: 287344

Re: Israel declares state of war

Saw a stat the other day that made me sad. 14,000 kids have been killed in Gaza since the Israeli onslaught. They’re just sitting ducks in that place. They can’t even go to a safe zone in Rafah anymore. How many more will be killed my malnutrition and starvation alone? Incredibly depressing. Almost...
by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
Replies: 294
Views: 13169

Re: Snyman's not forever ...

Located RG's dopplegänger...Bailey Ober 6'9" 260 lbs; pitcher for my Minnesota Twins. https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-photos/image/upload/d_people:generic:headshot:67:current.png/w_213,q_auto:best/v1/people/641927/headshot/67/current Interesting also since Snyman's nickname is "The Viking" and the lo...
by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 55678
Views: 9426410

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)

Mog The Almighty wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:52 am I guess this is technically a "pic". Whatever. I found it funny because it's true. I mean, really, wtf?

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Funny in a naive way. It is not true though.
by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9181
Views: 287344

Re: Israel declares state of war

Bibi publicly telling the Biden administration to do one. Not playing the long game. Although, to be fair he probably doesn't have a political future once the bombing stops.
by puku
Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Replies: 92
Views: 1942

Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?

Smoking is such a nasty habit. Anytime a lady pulls out one to suck on it's an instant -50% on the hotness scale. I'd rather she pick her nose in front of me. There are some exceptions... https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cKe-2H6WBfDsSlqpsYWwyjO7Wtc=/0x89:2000x1214/1600x900/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/ch...
by puku
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Replies: 92
Views: 1942

Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?

Smoking is such a nasty habit. Anytime a lady pulls out one to suck on it's an instant -50% on the hotness scale. I'd rather she pick her nose in front of me. There are some exceptions... https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cKe-2H6WBfDsSlqpsYWwyjO7Wtc=/0x89:2000x1214/1600x900/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/ch...
by puku
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 55678
Views: 9426410

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)

This one's my favourite, a one-lane road/rail bridge. Sadly since demolished. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JNbq3XH/1/CwGn75SPZh538kHzsNWK2pnP7MKrzsrxbZ5Z5Gb3F/L/i-JNbq3XH-L.jpg Taken in 2016... https://imgur.com/MSJcZYk Is that West Coast Sth Island? Few of them when I last went along that c...
by puku
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 55678
Views: 9426410

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)

The other iconic NZ bridges, although on a less grand scale, are the good old "one laner" bridges: https://images2.imgbox.com/b7/4a/iNVV0faq_o.jpg Keeps the drivers on their toes! This one's my favourite, a one-lane road/rail bridge. Sadly since demolished. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JNbq3...
by puku
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
Replies: 294
Views: 13169

Re: Snyman's not forever ...

Located RG's dopplegänger...Bailey Ober 6'9" 260 lbs; pitcher for my Minnesota Twins.

Image
by puku
Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18231
Views: 834341

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

Expecting the Ukraine aid bill to be dead on arrival on the floor later this week. Much like the Israel bill looking to include IRS cuts. Anybody want to make any guesses how this plays out? Zelenskyy was interviewed last night on the PBS Newshour by Amna Nawaz, in Kyiv . The piece was perhaps 10 m...
by puku
Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18231
Views: 834341

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

CanNZ2000 wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:44 pm Senate just embarrassed the GOP led House

https://x.com/abc/status/17806970724733 ... s1igZokqEQ
The GOP House is an absolute cluster. Given repeated failings by Jordan and Comer, we are now all quiet on the "Biden Crime Family" TM probe too.
by puku
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Replies: 92
Views: 1942

Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?

Aren’t produced on demand any where. My licence has been in my safe for years now untouched . Can’t insist smokers legally drive. Just to clarify, your driver's license is locked away in a safe? High rate of home burglary where you live? Don't you need it when you drive? First thing a cop asks for ...
by puku
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Replies: 92
Views: 1942

Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?

I rode past an old school priest near a Catholic University yesterday. Full cassock, with hat, beads and furiously dragging on a ciggie. Tough teaching gig perhaps. It seemed very incongruous to me.
by puku
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Replies: 92
Views: 1942

Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?

Smoking age limit is 18 in the UK All advertising is banned in the UK. All packaging must be plain in the UK. I’m all for banning the thing all together. However the idea that something legal can only be sold to an adult age cohort that’s arbitrary is clearly ludicrous. It’s probably an excuse here...
by puku
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18231
Views: 834341

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

Yet still worth more than there issue price Ever the silver lining eh? Trump is making billions off his ignorant fans and others* that wish to give him money without oversight. By all accounts this has been a great success for him. It’s probably going to mean he’s genuinely rich - legit billionaire...
by puku
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18231
Views: 834341

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

This is going to be a bloodbath. Some fvcking diamondhand cracker hick will still be holding at the end though, bless them - sticking it to the libs Down another 14.7% today to $22.84, wiping another $300 million off of the Orange man's holding Yet still worth more than there issue price Ever the s...
by puku
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18231
Views: 834341

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

Expecting the Ukraine aid bill to be dead on arrival on the floor later this week. Much like the Israel bill looking to include IRS cuts. Anybody want to make any guesses how this plays out? Zelenskyy was interviewed last night on the PBS Newshour by Amna Nawaz, in Kyiv . The piece was perhaps 10 m...
by puku
Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18231
Views: 834341

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

Tough ask...
Image

Perhaps put on a few more free ferries from Staten Island?
by puku
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9181
Views: 287344

Re: Israel declares state of war

Iran has a consulat in Munich, maybe Israel will bomb that one to take some of the heat away from the Middle East ? the Germans seem to be fine with most things Israel does Israel ought to start funding insurgents against the Islamic republic. A successul revolution in Iran would do Iran, and every...
by puku
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
Replies: 197
Views: 4850

Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !

2024 Barrett the younger doesn't look anything like the 2023 version...well as far as performance for the Hurricanes goes. I think he has reached a certain status with the ABs where he doesn’t have to worry about busting a gut in super rugby! Time to move the lad on then. TJ wouldn't be so blasé.
by puku
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18231
Views: 834341

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

Trump is looking haggard. http://c.files.bbci.co.uk/114E5/production/_133158807_20ca3a87e2c2e1d5e1ec39def0925f717ec8623d0_316_5819_32755819x3275.jpg Trump not a happy camper today. https://twitter.com/klasfeldreports/status/1779961426599137730?s=61&t=ZefNKhSLNv9e3Ybgo_tdnw Sleepy Donny...the irony ...
by puku
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18231
Views: 834341

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

Mr Mike wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:52 pm
TEDS wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:07 am Well, Trump goes to trial tomorrow.
At least 50 out of 96 prospective jurors fall at the first hurdle after Judge Merchan asked them if they could be fair and impartial.
It's gonna be a tough ask. Is the pool solely from Manhattan?
I would be a yeah, nah.
by puku
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
Replies: 197
Views: 4850

Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !

2024 Barrett the younger doesn't look anything like the 2023 version...well as far as performance for the Hurricanes goes.
by puku
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
Replies: 115
Views: 1414

Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter

"Jacque" Willis for France?
by puku
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
Replies: 115
Views: 1414

Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter

TranceNRG wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:49 pm
shereblue wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:48 pm
TranceNRG wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:42 pm Willis close to man of the match I reckon.
Even closer now.
Yeah I'd be surprised if he's not, has been everywhere.
England's loss.
by puku
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
Replies: 115
Views: 1414

Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter

ZuLurk wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:30 pm Did Exeter also sent their second stringers?
Yeah, nah. They had the stones to front... ;)
by puku
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
Replies: 115
Views: 1414

Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter

puku wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:21 pm
puku wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:57 pm I fully expect Toulouse to tighten up and to run over Exeter in the second half.
Yup
...sans lube. This Dupont chap has a future.
by puku
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
Replies: 115
Views: 1414

Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter

puku wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:57 pm I fully expect Toulouse to tighten up and to run over Exeter in the second half.
Yup
by puku
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
Replies: 115
Views: 1414

Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter

I fully expect Toulouse to tighten up and to run over Exeter in the second half.
by puku
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9181
Views: 287344

Re: Israel declares state of war

What's the consensus? Iranians justfied to do something or not?
My take is that the Israelis would have factored in an Iranian response prior to their mission in Damascus.
by puku
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
Replies: 115
Views: 1414

Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter

Nordie ref stoic in the heat
by puku
Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Bordeaux vs Harlequins
Replies: 209
Views: 1515

Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Bordeaux vs Harlequins

Gameover...unless you do a Rivez Reihana
by puku
Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Bordeaux vs Harlequins
Replies: 209
Views: 1515

Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Bordeaux vs Harlequins

Basketball rugby innit