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by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 83
Views: 1549

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

Enzedder wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:56 pm This is like trying to determine who was the quicker bowler between Gavin Larsen and Ewen Chatfield.
Sickening disrespect of the Naenae Express
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I think it was Aristotle that said "give me a child until he is 7 and I will show you the man". There is plenty of empirical evidence showing the impact of quality ECE education on cognitive, language and motor skills, in addition to social and emotional skills. A suitably qualified teacher utilisi...
by Jay Cee Gee
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I'd like to see someone interviewing Luxon say to him "Can you just say the thing you're saying please? I can see you and hear you saying things to me, you don't have to to tell me that you would say something to me every time you're going to say something to me. Just f**king say it"
by Jay Cee Gee
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

The details of the ECE family boost scheme have been released. I'm no expert in this area and having 'adult' children, nor do we need to use ECE services. Does this look fit for purpose? What are the pitfalls? https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350226575/what-new-family-boost-policy-means-parents The...
by Jay Cee Gee
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

The revamp of the ECE 20 hours free is just f**king bullshit that'll make it less accessible. Not everyone can afford to pay it until they're given the tax credit and not everyone will be organised or clued up enough to do so. It's an unnecessary change designed purely to penny pinch and National ca...
by Jay Cee Gee
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

It's an envy tax, pure and simple. Politicking at its best. Sounds good to those who know nothing about tax but ineffective, inefficient and won't actually make a positive difference to anything. The horse has long since bolted for it affecting the housing market, but that said it's still a good th...
by Jay Cee Gee
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

After six years in power, ruling it out in their first term, deciding against it in their second term despite having an outright majority. Now Chippy reckons we need a CGT. Great to see they are full of new and fresh ideas in opposition. :roll: It's an envy tax, pure and simple. Politicking at its ...
by Jay Cee Gee
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Try this bit then. "People like Chloe Swarbrick have been running round making this same statement ie lower rents will not be passed on. She has no concept of economic reality and is a dangerous politician. Every time she speaks she seems to indicate that her plan is to fund the worlds biggest soci...
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Ignore the IMF at your peril....

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by Jay Cee Gee
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I don't think the Greens are in free fall, a couple of bad eggs doesn't mean the whole party is rotten. I just agree with other posters that they set the bar so high with their holier than thou preaching to the rest of us that a couple of incidents as serious as these two makes them look really bad...
by Jay Cee Gee
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Cast your mind back a few years Booji when National were in free-fall. Every party has the problem because most politicians are narcissistic trough-swillers who think that laws and rules are meant to be ignored by them. I don't think the Greens are in free fall, a couple of bad eggs doesn't mean th...
by Jay Cee Gee
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yeah but they are the only party claiming to be more woke than than the some of the left virtue signalers on this thread. Hypocrisy layered on top of bad behaviour leaves a worse taste in the mouth than just bad behaviour. I think that's in the eye of the beholder, tbh. Is it any worse (in terms of...
by Jay Cee Gee
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Its becoming endemic of the green party.. Is it though? Not gonna get into whataboutery, but they're hardly the only party with skeletons. Yeah but they are the only party claiming to be more woke than than the some of the left virtue signalers on this thread. Hypocrisy layered on top of bad behavi...
by Jay Cee Gee
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/ ... 24PX33TAU/

I'm looking at buying a hybrid later in the year so I'm all for it....
by Jay Cee Gee
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27082
Views: 1991899

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Just started getting back into exercises that aren't physio (knee replacement just before Christmas) or a bit of walking (i.e. a few km). Right now it's a bit of a lamester effort with embarrassingly light weights, truth be told: 4 sets of pull-ups, 3 sets each of machine chest press & machine seat...
by Jay Cee Gee
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Its becoming endemic of the green party.. Is it though? Not gonna get into whataboutery, but they're hardly the only party with skeletons. Come on !!! The Greens always go on about ethics and social responsibilities, nek minute bullying, theft and sweat shops... Yeah, but again they're hardly the o...
by Jay Cee Gee
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27082
Views: 1991899

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

I myself have changed up my training style in the last 18 months substantially. I'm nearing 50 and I decided that at my age I wasn't really interested in going for big strength gains as it doesn't really help my life to have a big 1rm squat if it's gonna fudge up my joints and connective tissue. Pu...
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Why the 6 week cover up by the Greens leadership though? Similar to GG. I would have thought the best course of action is to suspend the MP, pending an investigation, as soon as the allegations come to light. Its becoming endemic of the green party.. Is it though? Not gonna get into whataboutery, b...
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27082
Views: 1991899

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Mate, 5kg of muscle is a BIG step in that timeframe. Suspiciously big….. TBF, I'd been trying to lose weight prior to getting back into it so a portion of that is probably just regaining muscle and holding more water - I doubt I've actually put on 5kg of new muscle, but yeah am getting good results...
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27082
Views: 1991899

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

I myself have changed up my training style in the last 18 months substantially. I'm nearing 50 and I decided that at my age I wasn't really interested in going for big strength gains as it doesn't really help my life to have a big 1rm squat if it's gonna fudge up my joints and connective tissue. Put...
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27082
Views: 1991899

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Righto plums. You units have inspired me. All this talk of being strong and shit…… Last year I went hard (consistently) and finally saw some gains in the gym. I’m now slightly less-weak than I was previously. I’ve been training for many, many years but I’m up against some terrible genetics so it’s ...
by Jay Cee Gee
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Also it could be applied to the family home in certain circumstances though Jacinda vehemently insisted that "It doesn't apply to the family home!" She probably wasn't across the details and didn't realise that in some circumstances it can but Robertson certainly would have known. To be fair on tha...
by Jay Cee Gee
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I've noticed Luxon in his 'this will help renters' has mentioned the amended bright line test a bunch of times. I'd quite like him to explain how the bright line test affects rents given it's only applied when the property is sold....
by Jay Cee Gee
Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ hosting Australia 2024- Cricket series thread
Replies: 571
Views: 18656

Re: NZ hosting Australia 2024- Cricket series thread

Thomas wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:57 am I'm waiting for the collapse. Get one of these guys out and the Aussie tail could crumble.
Yours, I believe.
by Jay Cee Gee
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anthony Joshua
Replies: 10943
Views: 898243

Re: Anthony Joshua

I don't know much about the golf clubs in your region but I would base it on those that are close to where you live and/or cost of membership. In Auckland when I was first starting out the closest club to home was Remuera but that club is very expensive and quite snooty so wouldn't have been a very...
by Jay Cee Gee
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 271
Views: 23688

Re: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD

Do you link BR with BR 2049? Still think 2049 is Denis' best movie. I'm still f**ked off that 2049 won best visual effects at the Oscars so even though it's great, I hate it. Struggle to think of a film more deserving. Ah wait saw your follow up re-pota/weta Yeah, and just to clarify I actually lov...
by Jay Cee Gee
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 271
Views: 23688

Re: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD

Do you link BR with BR 2049? Still think 2049 is Denis' best movie. I'm still f**ked off that 2049 won best visual effects at the Oscars so even though it's great, I hate it. I f#cking love it (BR2049)! I'm desperate for the Hyperion series to get the silver screen treatment and there is just one d...
by Jay Cee Gee
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 271
Views: 23688

Re: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD

Saw it at a decent cinema yesterday. Absolutely epic. Combined with part 1, the 2nd best sci-fi movie I've experienced (Bladerunner will always be 1). Do you link BR with BR 2049? Still think 2049 is Denis' best movie. I'm still f**ked off that 2049 won best visual effects at the Oscars so even tho...
by Jay Cee Gee
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Imagine being this much of a pedantic prick
Replies: 21
Views: 2724

Re: Imagine being this much of a pedantic prick

In a similar vein - https://fadeawayworld.net/basketball-team-lost-game-during-victory-celebration-player-hangs-onto-rim A player gets a technical foul for actions AFTER the final buzzer of a basketball game which leads to the game being restarted in overtime and they end up losing. Leinster were l...
by Jay Cee Gee
Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Eugenius wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:53 am Maybe he prayed about it ?

(Again )
To Newstalk ZB.
by Jay Cee Gee
Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

It does show a real lack of political nous. He could live at Premier House and would probably get at least $1K a week for that apartment anyway. He wouldn't actually be losing any money on it.
by Jay Cee Gee
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Luxon claiming $50K to live in an apartment he owns mortgage free is a terrible look considering all the cuts and austerity rhetoric, but hardly surprising. Should rightly be hauled over the coals for it. Doesn't seem unreasonable claiming costs for living in your own, mortgage free, apartment. Aft...
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Imagine being this much of a pedantic prick
Replies: 21
Views: 2724

Re: Imagine being this much of a pedantic prick

In a similar vein - https://fadeawayworld.net/basketball-te ... s-onto-rim

A player gets a technical foul for actions AFTER the final buzzer of a basketball game which leads to the game being restarted in overtime and they end up losing.
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: A Bit Salty
Replies: 183
Views: 11511

Re: A Bit Salty

France have a few, they get them early. NZ have the most residency poaches of all. Get those Islander kidS. I don't consider someone who moves somewhere as a kid a poach. TBH, there's almost no actual poaches but ones where someone moves to a country as a professional rugby player for the purpose o...
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: A Bit Salty
Replies: 183
Views: 11511

Re: A Bit Salty

No, and it's probably unlikely there ever will be. Gibson park was in Ireland 4 years before he got capped. He was qualified after 3 though. France have a few, they get them early. NZ have the most residency poaches of all. Get those Islander kidS. I don't consider someone who moves somewhere as a ...
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: A Bit Salty
Replies: 183
Views: 11511

Re: A Bit Salty

Irish fans - can you tell me how the Project Player scheme worked? Did the union help out the clubs financially or not? Irish provinces have a limit on the number of NIQs in their squad (used to 4 bit grey where it is now) but had dispensation to sign an additional NIQ who could qualify for Ireland...
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: A Bit Salty
Replies: 183
Views: 11511

Re: A Bit Salty

Irish fans - can you tell me how the Project Player scheme worked? Did the union help out the clubs financially or not?
by Jay Cee Gee
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51886
Views: 3456184

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Bloody beneficiaries. https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/01/luxon-claims-52k-accommodation-payment-to-live-in-own-apartment/ Luxon will knee-jerk and now claim it was a mistake and he won't be claiming it. Everything is fine until you get caught with our politicians. I don't think so, like the clean ca...