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by geordie_6
Sun May 10, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who won WWII - How nations view who ultimately won it
Replies: 111
Views: 16310

Re: Who won WWII - How nations view who ultimately won it

I think had Germany not committed the blunder of advancing too far east thus stretching themselves, and concentrated first by only going west, the UK probably would have been taken over a very long time . Despite German efficiency and engineering, when it came down to it they made very stupid decis...
by geordie_6
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official RWC Warm Up: England vs Italy 06/09/19
Replies: 268
Views: 11610

Re: Official RWC Warm Up: England vs Italy 06/09/19

RodneyRegis wrote:
polyallstar wrote:FFS how do these plum get jobs as commentators if they don't know basic laws
Barnes completely blotto.
Too busy wanking himself into a frenzy every time Ben Youngs completed a pass.
by geordie_6
Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Owen Farrell
Replies: 231
Views: 23720

Re: Owen Farrell

Farrell, for the moment.
by geordie_6
Mon Nov 12, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England's first-choice blindside flanker
Replies: 85
Views: 9669

Re: England's first-choice blindside flanker

Wilson, with only a hint of club bias there.
by geordie_6
Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Amazon Kindle 99p Sale - new books added
Replies: 289
Views: 74686

Re: Amazon Kindle 99p Sale - new books added

Have a look at Android ereaders. Much more flexible. You can convert your kindle books using Apprentice alf or use the kindle app on it. Boyue onyx inkbook Boox https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/category/ebook-readers/ Also a lot of bigger one's coming out now, 7.8" etc. https://www.mobileread.com/...
by geordie_6
Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game Reviews
Replies: 8415
Views: 955274

Re: Game Reviews

Two-point hospital is looking like a must buy... I'm about to purchase a £1300 machine, 2700x, 16gb ram, 32 inch monitor, rx580, and I'm going to be playing what's basically theme hospital on it... CAN'T WAIT! I'm trying not to watch much on youtube on it, since I'd rather experience it for myself,...
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 09, 2018 4:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England - 1st Test 9 June
Replies: 1189
Views: 54194

Re: Springboks vs England - 1st Test 9 June

Shameful stuff in this last twenty from England.
by geordie_6
Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Military History/Pics Thread.
Replies: 2287
Views: 423014

Re: The Military History/Pics Thread.

what was the hump on the wildcat ? is that where the dinghy would have been stowed ? 4 kills so not a noob not sure, how's your russian? http://zarco-macross.wdfiles.com/local--files/wiki:propellored-fighters/0199-04-2-17.jpg Does indeed appear to have held a liferaft (Spoilered for size) https://w...
by geordie_6
Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Military History/Pics Thread.
Replies: 2287
Views: 423014

Re: The Military History/Pics Thread.

Wreck of the USS Lexington has been discovered. Couple of cracking pictures in the article: Grumman Avenger? https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/695/cpsprodpb/92E9/production/_100290673_t-8.png https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/695/cpsprodpb/96D1/production/_100290683_5inchgun2_preview.png https://ichef.bbc...
by geordie_6
Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Amazon Kindle 99p Sale - new books added
Replies: 289
Views: 74686

Re: Amazon Kindle 99p Sale - new books added

Maybe a bit more niche, but I can definitely recommend this one. Admittedly, it's a period which I'm interested in, but very well written and sourced. https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Ea43zI2DL._SY177_.jpg https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01LYPZZLS/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=...
by geordie_6
Fri Feb 16, 2018 7:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Amazon Kindle 99p Sale - new books added
Replies: 289
Views: 74686

Re: Amazon Kindle 99p Sale - new books added

Not 99p (£3.29) but Mary Beard's "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome" is a daily deal today.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/SPQR-History-A ... words=SPQR
by geordie_6
Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England Vs Wales B - OFFICIAL Six Nations Match Thread
Replies: 1176
Views: 117637

Re: England Vs Wales OFFICIAL Six Nations Match Thread

England team to face Wales: 15 Mike Brown (Harlequins 65 caps) 14 Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby 29 caps) 13 Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby 36 caps) 12 Owen Farrell (Saracens 54 caps) 11 Jonny May (Leicester Tigers 30 caps) 10 George Ford (Leicester Tigers 41 caps) 9 Danny Care (Harlequins 77 caps) 1 Mako ...
by geordie_6
Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Strictly Come Dancing - 2017
Replies: 351
Views: 31360

Re: Strictly Come Dancing - 2017

Nothing racist about it, she's not likeable and the fake crocodile tears only make her more annoying. The problem is that she'll only get kicked out if she has to dance off against Debbie. Maybe next week, fingers crossed. Just a thought, as Davood goes to the lions. He really was not very good in ...
by geordie_6
Thu Nov 16, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Where does the North begin?
Replies: 135
Views: 8029

Re: Where does the North begin?

Where County Durham meets North Yorkshire. Anyone below that fall into the southern fairy category...
by geordie_6
Tue Aug 22, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothing)
Replies: 17147
Views: 1377788

Re: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothin

One thing which really bugged me in the last episode was how chuffing long it took for any of the other 9 (?) guys to start swinging at the zombie bear. You've circled the wagons, it jumps on someone and starts ragging them around and the other guys are sitting on their hands. Did they think it was ...
by geordie_6
Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL All Blacks vs B&I Lions THIRD TEST MATCH THREAD
Replies: 2745
Views: 157585

Re: OFFICIAL All Blacks vs B&I Lions THIRD TEST MATCH THREAD

Should have been a penalty. Definitely played that
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL All Blacks vs B&I Lions FIRST TEST MATCH THREAD
Replies: 3188
Views: 182937

Re: OFFICIAL All Blacks vs B&I Lions FIRST TEST MATCH THREAD

Chuckles1188 wrote:You know what, I love the haka. Ka mate is better but Kapa o'pango is plenty good
Yup, it's never lost anything for me since I first saw it as a kid. Love it.
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Pumas - England 1st Test, June 10th
Replies: 687
Views: 63593

Re: Official Pumas - England 1st Test, June 10th

Ford you f**king beauty.
by geordie_6
Tue May 23, 2017 3:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Aviva Premiership Final - Wasps vs Exeter - May 27th 14.30
Replies: 341
Views: 19330

Re: Aviva Premiership Final - Wasps vs Exeter - May 28th 14.

Raggs wrote:
geordie_6 wrote:Minor point, but the game is Saturday 27th :)

Barbarians game is the 28th.
No idea what you're talking about... :blush:
;)
by geordie_6
Tue May 23, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Aviva Premiership Final - Wasps vs Exeter - May 27th 14.30
Replies: 341
Views: 19330

Re: Aviva Premiership Final - Wasps vs Exeter - May 28th 14.

Minor point, but the game is Saturday 27th :)

Barbarians game is the 28th.
by geordie_6
Wed Apr 19, 2017 1:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2017 Adopt a B&I Lion
Replies: 334
Views: 29623

Re: Official 2017 Adopt a B&I Lion

Too late for me to join in?
by geordie_6
Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Get well soon BCM666
Replies: 126
Views: 12002

Re: Get well soon BCM666

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
by geordie_6
Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Height
Replies: 333
Views: 60021

Re: Height

globus wrote:Is it important to be taller than your partner? Could you marry Karlie Kloss?

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Absolutely would, she'd be a good 6 inches shorter than myself.

EDIT: Actually, Kloss is shorter than my fiancée at 6'3.
by geordie_6
Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game Reviews
Replies: 8415
Views: 955274

Re: Game Reviews

zt1903 wrote:
geordie_6 wrote:Anyone tried out X-Com 2? Recently bought and became hooked on x-com: enemy unknown/within, and 2 is currently $12.99 in the humble monthly bundle.
It's a great game, if you liked the last one you'll like this.
Cheers!

Re Long War, need to try it out on eu/ew at somepoint.
by geordie_6
Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game Reviews
Replies: 8415
Views: 955274

Re: Game Reviews

maverickmak wrote:
geordie_6 wrote:Anyone tried out X-Com 2? Recently bought and became hooked on x-com: enemy unknown/within, and 2 is currently $12.99 in the humble monthly bundle.
At that price, that's a fine deal.
Definitely seems worth it, need to check specs and then will probably go for it 😊
by geordie_6
Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game Reviews
Replies: 8415
Views: 955274

Re: Game Reviews

Anyone tried out X-Com 2? Recently bought and became hooked on x-com: enemy unknown/within, and 2 is currently $12.99 in the humble monthly bundle.
by geordie_6
Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: UK posters - best used car for £2k
Replies: 64
Views: 6097

Re: UK posters - best used car for £2k

For that sort of price, you might be able to pick up something like a Mk 5 Golf from Auto Trader? The mileage might limit options, but the Mk 5 Diesels are built like (and sometimes sound like) tanks. Mine is coming up on 12 years old, has 206k on the clock and still going strong. Still gives me 550...
by geordie_6
Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL AIs: England vs Fiji, Sat 19th November 2016
Replies: 362
Views: 22344

Re: OFFICIAL AIs: England vs Fiji, Sat 19th November 2016

comets wrote:If it takes you 2 days to name your team against a poor team like Fiji, then you surely have problems..
Aye, we did. Injury problems.
by geordie_6
Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Australia v England 2nd Test Match Thread
Replies: 1593
Views: 65711

Re: Official Australia v England 2nd Test Match Thread

England team: 15. Mike Brown (vice captain, Harlequins, 50 caps) 14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 22 caps) 13. Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby, 23 caps) 12. Owen Farrell (vice captain, Saracens, 41 caps) 11. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 16 caps) 10. George Ford (Bath Rugby, 24 caps) 9. Ben Youngs (Leicest...
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread
Replies: 1718
Views: 63568

Re: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread

Jack f**king Nowell!!!!!!!!!!
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread
Replies: 1718
Views: 63568

Re: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread

Didn't he call turnover first there? Wouldn't that mean the scrum put in once unplayable would be Englands?
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread
Replies: 1718
Views: 63568

Re: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread

What is with our wide defence today? Why do we keep finding tight forwards out there?
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread
Replies: 1718
Views: 63568

Re: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread

:lol:

Huge scrum and Sio gets a bit of a rest.
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread
Replies: 1718
Views: 63568

Re: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread

message #2527204 wrote:Sio straight to floor again
No no. Cole isn't driving straight, or hinging, or pulling him down, or something...
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread
Replies: 1718
Views: 63568

Re: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread

Thats the way to do it Fordy!!
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread
Replies: 1718
Views: 63568

Re: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread

Have to say, lovely pass from Farrell to Yarde.
by geordie_6
Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread
Replies: 1718
Views: 63568

Re: Official Australia v England 1st Test Match Thread

Big Nipper wrote:Mike Brown: worst back in international rugby.

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Now Burrell has been hooked, he is certainly pushing for that honour with his performance today.