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by flashman
Fri Apr 03, 2026 4:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Do you believe in God?
Replies: 273
Views: 20153

Re: Do you believe in God?

Believing in God is very difficult.
Believing in the Devil ,very easy, just watch the News every day!
by flashman
Thu Jan 15, 2026 12:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bands you are off to see live
Replies: 1868
Views: 337107

Re: Bands you are off to see live

Off to see Joe Tex now that Joey ( The Lips) Fagan is bavk in the band.
by flashman
Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What is your film watch committment over Christmas?
Replies: 119
Views: 11144

Re: What is your film watch committment over Christmas?

Had " The Great Escape" on yesterday.
However, Despite all the Encouragement from those watching, Yet again ,Steve McQueen crashes into the second fence!
Bah, Cooler!
by flashman
Sun Dec 15, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Church ruins Christmas
Replies: 133
Views: 15016

Re: Church ruins Christmas

My Two girls stopped believing in Father Christmas after the age of five.
However, Well into their twenties, they still have an unquestioning belief in The Washing Up Fairy!
by flashman
Thu Dec 12, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Most under rated bands you're probably never heard of.
Replies: 83
Views: 6157

Re: Most under rated bands you're probably never heard of.

Underrated? The Cult - pigeon holed as a bit goth, but Sonic Temple, the album after the one people know, is just a fantastic rock album. Have a listen to Sweet Soul Sister. The Paybacks - Detroit startups, overshadowed by the White Stripes, but were on a higher trajectory until the naughty old dru...
by flashman
Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gladiator 2. Ridley Scott, What were you doing?
Replies: 85
Views: 8274

Gladiator 2. Ridley Scott, What were you doing?

Three hours of my life I won't get back.
Wooden acting,( With the exception of Denzel Washington),incomprehensible script,mindless Special Effects.
Made Game of Thrones look like Shakespeare!
Looks like they stuck his name on and subbed it out to someone who came bottom of their class in Film School.
by flashman
Sat Oct 05, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cross-code league/union match announced
Replies: 358
Views: 20088

Re: Cross-code league/union match announced

Lads, This is not about whether one Code is better than the Other, NRl TV rights, Vichy Blah!Blah!Blah! It is some good hearted ex players having a runout to honour those who have died from or are suffering from this horrible disease and raise money for research. Perhaps as members of the Bored we c...
by flashman
Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cross-code league/union match announced
Replies: 358
Views: 20088

Re: Cross-code league/union match announced

I think that anyone involved wants to raise money for a Good Cause and honour some outstanding Human beings.
Hope it raises a shed load of money on top of any ticket sales
They need to organise a link so that you can donate if you cannot attend.
Well done to the Players.
by flashman
Wed Jul 03, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Reform Party UK
Replies: 1161
Views: 97943

Re: The Reform Party UK

I am sure that if given the Opportunity, The Men's Rugby Team would be up for this like a shot.
Might have a bit of trouble getting something to fit the Front Rows.
Then all down to the Bar for a Boat Race!
by flashman
Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Shane McGowan gooooonnne...
Replies: 76
Views: 5764

Re: Shane McGowan gooooonnne...

Did anyone ever read the strip in Viz where his Mum tries to take him to the Dentist?
That is true fame!
by flashman
Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How old are you?
Replies: 154
Views: 5483

Re: How old are you?

Sixty Four, but still have the body of a Sixty Three year old!
by flashman
Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Pool D opener: Los Pumas - England, 09 Sep 1900 GMT
Replies: 1012
Views: 20565

Re: Pool D opener: Los Pumas - England, 09 Sep 1900 GMT

Fifteen Pumas to start against Fifteen Donkeys, I despair!!
by flashman
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Silvio Berlusconi goooooone
Replies: 23
Views: 1347

Re: Silvio Berlusconi goooooone

The Undertaker will need a few of his lads sitting on the Coffin lid while he screws it down!
by flashman
Mon May 08, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: It’s the coronation and it’s live!
Replies: 273
Views: 10147

Re: It’s the coronation and it’s live!

Think it more comes from the right wing press attack on them following Hillsborough disaster. I'm a United fan though. Their fans famously held a banner for years following the treatment of Beckham by English fans in 1998 Man United > England there was a subtle sense of irony in my post. Yes i get ...
by flashman
Tue Apr 04, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Does God exist?
Replies: 232
Views: 16515

Re: Does God exist?

No Athiests in a Foxhole
by flashman
Thu Jan 05, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Harry and the Malignant (Race Card) Narcissist on Netflix Malarkey
Replies: 1972
Views: 69587

Re: The Harry and the Malignant (Race Card) Narcissist on Netflix Malarkey

I would be happy to give HRH some free tuition, so that next time
he can give the Ginger Twat a proper hiding!
by flashman
Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Happy New Year PR!!
Replies: 29
Views: 1016

Re: Happy New Year PR!!

I tried to stay up for Andy Stewart and The White Heather Club,but fell asleep!
by flashman
Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Getting injured in your sleep
Replies: 51
Views: 2076

Re: Getting injured in your sleep

I kept rolling over in my sleep and falling out of bed.
However ,I started taking a Viagra every night,and this seems to have solved the problem!
by flashman
Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jerry Lee Lewis. Gone.
Replies: 17
Views: 1011

Re: Jerry Lee Lewis. Gone.

Undoubtedly , an Inbred Hillbilly, who was mad as a Cut Snake. However, an Undoubted Genius ,who could grab any song and make it his own. My favourites are some of the stuff he would do on the Johnny Cash Road show ,in the 1970,s. Cash would have Jerry Lee, Carl Perkins,sometimes Roy Orbison, do the...
by flashman
Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Phew what a scorcher!
Replies: 130
Views: 9588

Re: Phew what a scorcher!

Well on the plus side,While driving through London, The fit Birds have taken the opportunity to put on one of the finest displays of Norkage that I can recall.Truly hazardous Driving conditions!
by flashman
Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine.
Replies: 67117
Views: 3966461

Re: War in Ukraine...

Just thought that I would punt this idea up in the air. In the event of a Russian defeat in the Ukraine,with its troops being driven back over the borders in disarray, this would seriously weaken the regime. What if Russias neighbours decide that this is an opportune moment. Georgia decides to take ...
by flashman
Sat Feb 19, 2022 10:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Storm Eunice
Replies: 107
Views: 7502

Re: Storm Eunice

Zinc very rare in this country for some reason, more France and Germany. Lead is king for flat roofs and Dormers and attracts all the obsessive compulsive types. I see them on Roofers forums slagging each other off for not having all welds identical and having a finished surface that isn't mirror fi...
by flashman
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Storm Eunice
Replies: 107
Views: 7502

Re: Storm Eunice

I had to pop out last night once the wind calmed down,to check on two scaffolds that I had up on jobs.Fun climbing up with the odd stray gust, but thankfully all OK! Getting loads of messages and calls, but double edged sword. I am already busy,and you cannot get materials. I went to price a job up ...
by flashman
Sat Aug 07, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 41325
Views: 2541099

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

In my line , Construction ,in London,wages are already going through the roof. I see adverts for Brickys and Hod Carriers,£250.00/£150.00 a day. Plumbers and Sparkies, £300.00 + a day. I am just pricing a big Roofing job and have put in £800.00 per day for 2 Roof Tilers and 2 Labourers. That is befo...
by flashman
Mon May 17, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61188
Views: 3831009

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

A Mate of mine caught the Indian variant of Covid.
He was in Korma for a week!!
by flashman
Thu May 06, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What is Going on in France?
Replies: 393
Views: 30924

Re: What is Going on in France?

We refloat the Victory.
Send the Press Gang out on the Streets of Portsmouth.
Sail to Jersey and give them a few Broadsides of Grapeshot.
Drummer! Beat " To Quarters!"
Huzzah!
by flashman
Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Meghan vs the Queen
Replies: 1322
Views: 71764

Re: Meghan vs the Queen

Invite the pair of them back to London, then throw them in the Tower.Have them beheaded on live TV while the rest of the Royal Family have a 28 course banquet at Hampton Court Palace ,accompanied by Lute players singing specially composed Madrigals for the occasion. Now that would get decent viewing...
by flashman
Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 41325
Views: 2541099

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

I would not fancy eating my Sarnies after a Dutchman has put his hands all over them, especially if he has been sticking his fingers in Dykes!
by flashman
Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61188
Views: 3831009

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

Just heard on the Radio this morning that all the Hospital Mortuarys in Surrey are full and they are now using a Refrigerated tent to store bodies.
by flashman
Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What band would you like to see before you/they die?
Replies: 53
Views: 4093

Re: What band would you like to see before you/they die?

There is no way it would happen,But I would love to see Slade play with Noddy Holder. I saw them at The Music Machine in Camden in 1980 and I have to say that they were one of the best live Rock and Roll Bands that I have ever seen. There would be very few Bands out there who would be prepared to go...
by flashman
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Opposite sex friendships
Replies: 141
Views: 12414

Re: Opposite sex friendships

Seven Pints.
Stationary Cupboard.
Office Christmas Party!
by flashman
Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jonny Hill,Give me a Hand.
Replies: 0
Views: 3257

Jonny Hill,Give me a Hand.

I need a Barn putting up today,any chance you could pop by in your Horse and Buggy to give a hand,
Many thanks.
by flashman
Sat Oct 24, 2020 7:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Builder/Carpenter/DIY types ... quick small question
Replies: 13
Views: 1418

Re: Builder/Carpenter/DIY types ... quick small question

When all else fails
Use 6 inch nails!
by flashman
Wed Jul 22, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Pretentious Names
Replies: 168
Views: 14973

Re: Pretentious Names

Reminds me of the punchline to my favourite
Red Indian joke.
" Enough of your foolish questions,Two Dogs Fcuking!"
by flashman
Thu Jun 18, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Best Reggae/ Country Music Covers
Replies: 0
Views: 2237

The Best Reggae/ Country Music Covers

There is a long history of Reggae artists doing covers of Country Music hits, many of which, I think are better than the original versions. Here are some of my favourites, Enjoy! Busy Signal. The Gambler ( Kenny Rogers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igZgDrBT5lE Toots and The Maytals. Country Roads...
by flashman
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Johnny Cash's covers - Let's enjoy
Replies: 36
Views: 4169

Re: Johnny Cash's covers - Let's enjoy

Here is another ensemble piece from his Road show,
" Children go where I send thee" https://youtu.be/aQMT80D9nzU
He liked to include a lot of Call and Response Gospel numbers to get the crowd going.
Have a listen, there are some great In Car Karaoke numbers there,.
by flashman
Wed Jun 10, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Little Britain goone
Replies: 110
Views: 12194

Re: Little Britain goone

Les Dawson with Roy Barraclough as Cissy and Ada, are still one of the funniest things I have ever seen. About 20 years ago , I had done a job in Brixton for this Black Bloke and had arranged to pop by that evening to pick up some money. I stopped for a cup of tea and a chat, and he switched the tel...
by flashman
Wed Jun 10, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Johnny Cash's covers - Let's enjoy
Replies: 36
Views: 4169

Re: Johnny Cash's covers - Let's enjoy

Duet with Ray Charles, " Why Me, Lord" https://youtu.be/HWnPXfgNEC0

Here with Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, " This Train is Bound For Glory"
https://youtu.be/KKsDQaTkkxo

All these boys could sing Gospel as naturally as breathing as well as the Devils music!!
by flashman
Thu May 28, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best ice cream has to be
Replies: 114
Views: 17042

Re: The best ice cream has to be

Morellis in Broadstairs in Kent, top marks from
My teenage daughters!
by flashman
Sat May 23, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Great Plaster Famine 2020!
Replies: 3
Views: 1453

The Great Plaster Famine 2020!

So all us Builder types are back to work post Covid, and all of a sudden, there is a Plaster shortage. Bog Rolls, Pasta, that is history, a 25 kg bag of Bonding or Multifinish that is normally about a Fiver a bag is £30 to £ 40 if you can get it! People selling half bags on Ebay. Certainly can't aff...