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by jambanja
Wed May 08, 2024 2:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Do you work from home?
Replies: 72
Views: 1449

Re: Do you work from home?

Enzedder wrote: Wed May 08, 2024 2:12 am Suits are a uniform in a way - for a toff.
We have a uniform and when I first started working in NZ I thought wearing a uniform was terrible, like being at school again, but now I love it, don't have to think about what to wear, don't have to buy "work" clothes, nice and easy.
by jambanja
Tue May 07, 2024 7:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests
Replies: 9720
Views: 328588

Re: Israel Gaza war and protests

Apparently 10s of thousands protested in Tel Aviv last night demanding a hostage deal... Got quite violent and resulted in clashes with police.. a spokesperson for them also claimed that they'd burn the city down (or something to that effect) if they didn't accept the earlier peace agreement.... Th...
by jambanja
Tue May 07, 2024 12:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests
Replies: 9720
Views: 328588

Re: Israel Gaza war and protests

Apparently 10s of thousands protested in Tel Aviv last night demanding a hostage deal... Got quite violent and resulted in clashes with police.. a spokesperson for them also claimed that they'd burn the city down (or something to that effect) if they didn't accept the earlier peace agreement.... Th...
by jambanja
Mon May 06, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish arrogance stuns Springbok stars
Replies: 101
Views: 4674

Re: Irish arrogance stuns Springbok stars

Perhaps if the Irish had just said - good luck in the final- then perhaps this magnanimous winner thing they’re claiming would ring true…
by jambanja
Sun May 05, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Doctor Rassie Erasmus
Replies: 68
Views: 2804

Re: Doctor Rassie Erasmus

The ABs 2011 - 2015 didn’t win 70% between world cups akin to Foster’s All Blacks. Boks should aim higher. They pretend their players are amongst the Jordan’s and Messi’s of world sport, but they just aren’t consistently good enough. But yes, Soc Med is awash with Saffer circle jerks. There’s tens ...
by jambanja
Sun May 05, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Doctor Rassie Erasmus
Replies: 68
Views: 2804

Re: Doctor Rassie Erasmus

It’s quite clear that some Bok fans think that their guys are not being regarded with the GOAT-type status that back-to-back wins should give them - and like ABs were given in their time. Hence these endless threads about Kwagga & Co and what they had for breakfast, and wasn’t it awesome The ABs 20...
by jambanja
Sat May 04, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP - R11 Crusaders vs Reds Sat 4:35pm
Replies: 168
Views: 4871

Re: SRP - R11 Crusaders vs Reds Sat 4:35pm

How did the Chiefs lose to the Crusaders? DMac was injured. We are a one trick pony - like the Crusaders with Barrett Like the Crusaders with the endless line of 10’s that they’ve enjoyed over the years, having a decent 1st five is, as we are seeing now, critical. I watched the game with Brad Weber...
by jambanja
Sat May 04, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

When we've used property managers the bigger companies have been on the most part fine, the issue comes in when it's the sole operators who say they're property managers but only know how to collect rent. We had issues where they had no ideas around the requirements for insulation sign off etc, we ...
by jambanja
Fri May 03, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests
Replies: 9720
Views: 328588

Re: Israel Gaza war and protests

Well racist state that engages in Apartheid / ethnic cleansing / killing of innocent women and children continues to act indiscriminately against the general population that hold a small amount of terrorists hiding out amongst them. What a pile of crap. All of this is done with weapons and technolo...
by jambanja
Fri May 03, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

usermame wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 11:49 am
jambanja wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 6:46 am
Even more serious…now I’ve got no dinner
With Joe's? fish and chips on the wharf you've always got dinner.
I felt I needed to support the local Indian community, so every cloud etc
by jambanja
Fri May 03, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Do you work from home?
Replies: 72
Views: 1449

Re: Do you work from home?

I can’t, not with the type of work I do.
My wife does when she’s not travelling, she loves it, both aspects.
by jambanja
Fri May 03, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I have just returned from my local Countdown/Woolies empty handed because one group of 15 year old girls decided to stab another 15 year old girl, reason unknown at this stage, poor girl was wheeled out right past me. Armed police everywhere, not a great way to start the weekend, especially not for...
by jambanja
Fri May 03, 2024 6:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I have just returned from my local Countdown/Woolies empty handed because one group of 15 year old girls decided to stab another 15 year old girl, reason unknown at this stage, poor girl was wheeled out right past me. Armed police everywhere, not a great way to start the weekend, especially not for ...
by jambanja
Wed May 01, 2024 6:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

usermame wrote: Wed May 01, 2024 5:46 am
jambanja wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:18 am Who here has never ever lied, either on a CV or in an interview in order to get a job they really wanted
Me.

So that's how it's done.

Lie first.

Woof woof.
I think you’re telling porkies
by jambanja
Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Welly cabal
Replies: 58
Views: 1981

Re: Welly cabal

Watching this Welly cabal being organised is like what I imagine the new episode of Wallace and Gromit “Wallace and Gromit go Cat ranching” would look like.
by jambanja
Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

https://scontent.fhlz4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/438242852_991744355849344_7963763259606975711_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=qbw4VH98O-kAb4XA2vi&_nc_ht=scontent.fhlz4-1.fna&oh=00_AfDYlkQeKb6Lk8zrFE4Y2Dlz_DhB9wVvjH-F1PXMXLUVrQ&oe=66366BAB Time to send the big dogs after Eugeni...
by jambanja
Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I think it was past time Booji. Supreme Court haven't done anything to make us think it was bad idea yet, have they? Don't forget, it was the PC that freed David Bain pending a retrial. One of my golf buddies always exclaims "A David Bain!" when I hit a lousy shot that miraculously avoids any troub...
by jambanja
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Of course the fact that compared with fed farmers and groundswell I'm a raving lunatic enviro greenie probably means my opinion is worth jack. But I do think there's a fair percentage of farmers just getting on with trying to do the right thing the right way. They're just pretty quiet about it. The...
by jambanja
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Interesting Swiss case brought against the government for lack of action on climate change breaching peoples right to life. https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/25/climate-change-how-a-landmark-legal-victory-in-europe-could-affect-nz/ Found this an important point which Shane Jones might want to compreh...
by jambanja
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

There is a couple of parts to it Having as much of the developed world focused on this and it being part of various trade agreements, it's more a case of get on board or be left behind. Waiting for those contributors to start is recipe for disaster. If they won't start we may as well show them how'...
by jambanja
Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Golf Thread
Replies: 6768
Views: 680642

Re: Official Golf Thread

Scheffler is a freak, about to win again, no let up post masters. Wouldn't mind being his caddy either https://scontent.fhlz4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/438254013_865614472271836_4930023696453367130_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=SR0i8SpxMZoAb5bX5wn&_nc_ht=scontent.fhlz4-1.fna&oh...
by jambanja
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Replies: 108
Views: 3229

Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?

I know you’re only joking, wait, you are only joking right, but with this particular addiction it doesn’t work that way, a month off and bingo you’re free. The physical cravings, which are actually very mild, last about 3 weeks, the mental cravings however are a completely different matter. Did you...
by jambanja
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Replies: 108
Views: 3229

Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?

Outside the front of the hospital where I work there is always a collection of people smoking who are the very picture of a health disaster. Drip stands in tow, limbs missing they will make their way outside however they can for that sweet sweet drag of freedom. I've seem them putting cigs to throa...
by jambanja
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 55712
Views: 9462814

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

Auckman wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:26 am Looks like that bugger is 10m long. No thanks, I prefer to meet a lion.
So would I
by jambanja
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Well that's up to you. There is no such thing as society, it's just people . Interestingly, I came across this quote today from Margaret Thatcher: I think we have gone through a period when too many children and people have been given to understand ‘I have a problem, it is the Government’s job to c...
by jambanja
Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Well, I am thrilled to be an elite at long last. Though being a worker of long standing, I am a little less enamoured at being labeled a secret despiser of 'workers", but then again, back in the day, we of Fletcher Construction fame did resoundingly tell the BNZ boilermakers, fitters & welders and ...
by jambanja
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Replies: 108
Views: 3229

Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?

I've f**ked up my own life thru smoking, i hate the idea of kids who think they are immortal now being in the same place in twenty years. I understand the black market argument but fuckit, the state should not be encouraging smoking in any way. That’s some interesting logic, you understand the impl...
by jambanja
Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Replies: 108
Views: 3229

Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?

Aye, get rid of them. https://emoticons.datahamster.com/clapping.gif https://emoticons.datahamster.com/cu_closed.gif I've f**ked up my own life thru smoking, i hate the idea of kids who think they are immortal now being in the same place in twenty years. I understand the black market argument but f...
by jambanja
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

koroke hangareka wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:57 am
booji boy wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:50 am
Monkey Magic wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:20 am

I've got more the vibe of a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave
Fuck, that's got Planet Rugby absolutely nailed.
It’s this place’s theme tune, has been for ages
by jambanja
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Looks like the Brits version of the Nats are behind so should be pretty safe? So unless the Tories are taken over by those anti to it it should be fine. Wasn’t it the Brits version of the Nats, for convenience sake let’s call them the Tories, that introduced this law? It will be interesting to see ...
by jambanja
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Meanwhile.....on the other side of the world.....reported today in Britain..... British MPs have backed a plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, effectively ensuring it will become law. And what's the chances of the legislation getting repealed in a change of government? Looks l...
by jambanja
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Exactly, if you got him a pint of Waikato draught, he and any other right minded person would then reciprocate in kind by taking a piss on your shoes and slash your tires. :lol: I've has a beer with Jammy. I think he is teetotaler these days but your point stands! Drinking Waikato Draught makes one...
by jambanja
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Thinking of it in racing terms, we might all be on the same track, but everyone has a different starting point. Those who feel they've got where they are through hard work sometimes don't realise how far ahead of others they have started. Boosting people up doesn't suddenly negate the hard work tha...
by jambanja
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

booji boy wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:20 am I also think you guys are making way too much of Jammy's 'dog eat dog' statement. It's a competitive world and so it should be.

Why is that anathema to you?
Careful, you'll be accused of tag teaming with me :shock:
by jambanja
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I guess everyone can enjoy their height then. Unless enjoyment is only possible if one uses their height to look down on others. That'd be pretty sad, don't you think? Spot on. Knowing that people out there are gaining happiness, wealth, health, shelter, etc, at another's expense and counting that ...
by jambanja
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Water off a ducks back mate At least we know you won't mind when you're eaten. Perhaps it will happen before Aotearoa is converted into Zimbabwe, as you seem determined to ensure. I’m determined to ensure that Aotearoa is converted into Zimbabwe :lol: F u ck me they really are coming out of the woo...
by jambanja
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

No he’s gotten himself in a position that will never happen again and he’s very proud of that . Certainly his application is to be admired but his chosen attitudes ? Not nearly as attractive nor as necessary as I think he regards them as , not here, not now . Why not consider them effectively redun...
by jambanja
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yeah it's just this thread that brings us crashing back to earth! :lol: I need to find a better book, I’m struggling with the one I’m on at the moment so I come here as a distraction and next thing you know… It's always entertaining watching you and Eug go toe to toe but it's a bit rough for you wh...
by jambanja
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Golf Thread
Replies: 6768
Views: 680642

Re: Official Golf Thread

I read a report where Hovland was next cab off the rank for LIV
by jambanja
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52854
Views: 3560524

Re: NZ Politics Thread

booji boy wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:16 am
jambanja wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:11 am
booji boy wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:01 am

Yeah mate, stop watching the news and life is not bad. 8)
Works for me
Yeah it's just this thread that brings us crashing back to earth! :lol:
I need to find a better book, I’m struggling with the one I’m on at the moment so I come here as a distraction and next thing you know…