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- Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Who should you vote for?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 509
Re: Who should you vote for?
http://www.positiondial.com/matchparty/-1/all-topics/2/the-conservative-party I got Right, in the centre, libertarian, strongly progressive, militaristic. Party matches Tories 92% Lib Dems 62% Labour 41% UKIP 22% snp -18% Plaid Cymru -32% Greens -47% I thought I'd be more UKIP tbh. I know I'm not p...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 9:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 1987: Classic Year for Movie Releases
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3466
Re: 1987: Classic Year for Movie Releases
I was born in 1987. It's quite odd to realise that all of those films reflect the world I was born into. It seems so f**k backwards. How did people cope with such shit hair and no internet? You tell us, you were about 14 when the internet became popular for non geeks, 18 before it became an everyda...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
If you can book a reasonably priced hotel in Cardiff do so now. A beautiful city during the day but if you go out at night and stay over in a caravan you run the risk of waking up with 1,2 potentially 3 overweight women called Nerys and featuring on a "Police, Camera, Action" documentary about 2 ye...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
Rhymney would probably not be pronounced that way to an Irishman, also don't mistake Rhymney with rumney (which is an actual district of Cardiff). Rhymney is a place in the Blackwood valley and the train you'll need. Fair enough, I was thinking of the Cardiff version nr St Mellons. I've only ever b...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
If you can book a reasonably priced hotel in Cardiff do so now. A beautiful city during the day but if you go out at night and stay over in a caravan you run the risk of waking up with 1,2 potentially 3 overweight women called Nerys and featuring on a "Police, Camera, Action" documentary about 2 ye...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:46 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
Don't wait in the line like a chump. The line, and there will be a line, will be full of people going on the GWR towards Newport/Bristol/London and Swansea/Bridgend(?) the other way. Go to the front and explain you're going on the Valley Line and they should let you through. For others, from the op...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
Don't wait in the line like a chump. The line, and there will be a line, will be full of people going on the GWR towards Newport/Bristol/London and Swansea/Bridgend(?) the other way. Go to the front and explain you're going on the Valley Line and they should let you through. For others, from the op...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:12 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 1987: Classic Year for Movie Releases
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3466
Re: 1987: Classic Year for Movie Releases
I was born in 1987. It's quite odd to realise that all of those films reflect the world I was born into. It seems so f**k backwards. How did people cope with such shit hair and no internet? You tell us, you were about 14 when the internet became popular for non geeks, 18 before it became an everyda...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 1987: Classic Year for Movie Releases
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3466
Re: 1987: Classic Year for Movie Releases
1994 may well be my favourite film year: Pulp Fiction The Lion King Forrest Gump The Shawshank Redemption Speed Four Weddings Three Colours Red Ed Wood The Madness of King George Clerks Leon Hoop Dreams Drunken Master 2 AWESOME year in film. One of the greatest and it seems all the films are standi...
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 1987: Classic Year for Movie Releases
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3466
Re: 1987: Classic Year for Movie Releases
I love Hudson hawk (and princess bride).kiwigreg369 wrote:I know - apparently the Princess Bride is actually good - but Mrs KG said that.
Never seen. I have poor taste - i am the only person that likes Hudson Hawk.
KG
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
No probs, pleased to help. Ystrad mynach is pronounced us-trad mun-ak ( or near enough). If you need to book a taxi.cola cube wrote:Brilliant, we were going to drive in but that looks like a nightmare so will follow your recommendation for the train. Ta.
- Sat Apr 11, 2015 4:59 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Unified weapons master.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 787
Re: Unified weapons master.
That's pretty cool. Will never reach ppv like your man insinuates though. Seriously think stag weekends would be a big market. Blokes will pay a lot to shout "finish him!" Whilst hitting his best mate with a battle axe. Maybe that's just me though. :lol: Not really, it's cool for professionals to c...
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: I Quit: What Really Goes On At Apple
- Replies: 147
- Views: 6033
Re: I Quit: What Really Goes On At Apple
That's nicely put. But the consequent loathing for the other person's choice seems demented to me. It's fundamentally the same thing, just a step further: you're aware of the (irrational) adoration Apple products generate, you decide not to adore them but instead you adore to loathe the people who ...
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: I Quit: What Really Goes On At Apple
- Replies: 147
- Views: 6033
Re: I Quit: What Really Goes On At Apple
That's nicely put. But the consequent loathing for the other person's choice seems demented to me. It's fundamentally the same thing, just a step further: you're aware of the (irrational) adoration Apple products generate, you decide not to adore them but instead you adore to loathe the people who ...
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:37 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Another cyclist killed by tipper truck
- Replies: 364
- Views: 16173
Re: Another cyclist killed by tipper truck
The problem with lifetime bans as it gives the person no incentive (other than to stay out of jail) not to drive. He needs to be put away for a minimum of 10 years IMO. That's why I think they also need to go after the employers and owners of the vehicle as well, so if they give work to a driver wh...
- Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
Ok, that could work, I guess somewhere like Bristol, Gloucester or Swansea might still have accom. How frequently do the trains run? Is there any possibility of getting a train ticket with flexible times or would you need to book specific times? Caerphilly (10 mins by road), Pontypridd (20 mins), A...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Players you love to hate (regardless of how good they may be
- Replies: 128
- Views: 12444
Re: Players you love to hate (regardless of how good they ma
I've met Nonu, and I concur. DC was a cool guy though.Bullettyme wrote:Nonu - reputed bully and utter dickhead to talk to.
Spies - lazy, shit
J. Savea - wife beater
Armitage - full blown cheapshot wanker
Calum Clark - scumbag beloved by English fans
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
This argument presumes that there wasn't hostility towards PRL before they threatened to walk away Why would that be? I don't think there was? There certainly wasn't the ill feeling and malice towards it as there is now. Got to wonder if it was worth it for some small perceived advantages. I just h...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Another cyclist killed by tipper truck
- Replies: 364
- Views: 16173
Re: Another cyclist killed by tipper truck
The problem with lifetime bans as it gives the person no incentive (other than to stay out of jail) not to drive. He needs to be put away for a minimum of 10 years IMO. That's why I think they also need to go after the employers and owners of the vehicle as well, so if they give work to a driver wh...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Another cyclist killed by tipper truck
- Replies: 364
- Views: 16173
Re: Another cyclist killed by tipper truck
Just walked past this sad site on the way in this morning, http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/cyclist-dies-after-being-hit-by-lorry-in-victoria-10055594.html In a similar spot (maybe even the same spot) as this previous tipper truck cyclist death, http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/cyclist-dea...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:57 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Me?... Not at all... I'm in business myself, I perfectly understand difficult decisions and the need to let people down. It's not personal.. But I also understand the consequences of binning a supplier (partner) and then it coming back to bite you in the ass, more than you will ever know, I've lost ...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
So instead of running around shouting "f**k you, f**k you we won the lottery, f**k you" to your partners. You may have wanted to keep your mouth shut and worked on building subscriptions and viewing figures. Haven't the slightest idea what you are referring to here FYI Of course you do. No, I hones...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Of course you do.Chuckles1188 wrote:Haven't the slightest idea what you are referring to here FYIdr dre2 wrote: So instead of running around shouting "f**k you, f**k you we won the lottery, f**k you" to your partners. You may have wanted to keep your mouth shut and worked on building subscriptions and viewing figures.
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Stop ruining the talk about the AP's tiny penis with your facts Of course, yes. The fact that you get paid lots of money makes your penis bigger. OK.... The facts don't suggest your worth it even though you have it, just saying. You were darkly hinting that they might jettison us any second now. It...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Grown men and computer games
- Replies: 277
- Views: 12452
Re: Grown men and computer games
Yes I sat down in my teens, 20s and 30s to play GTA. Only GTA though. I bought a playstation 1,2,3 just for the occasion and then pretty much never touched them again.Malahide Mullet wrote:I find it weird but I am in a minority I would think.
Would you sit down in your 20s and play GTA?
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
Sweet, thanks for the replies. So if possible would we be best going for somewhere on the Swansea side of Cardiff so the trains won't be so full? I'll look into some of those smaller places mentioned, somewhere that we'd be able to get a taxi from/to if we're stuck would be sweet. No.... North of C...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
Sweet, thanks for the replies. So if possible would we be best going for somewhere on the Swansea side of Cardiff so the trains won't be so full? I'll look into some of those smaller places mentioned, somewhere that we'd be able to get a taxi from/to if we're stuck would be sweet. No.... North of C...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:11 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Stop ruining the talk about the AP's tiny penis with your facts Of course, yes. The fact that you get paid lots of money makes your penis bigger. OK.... The facts don't suggest your worth it even though you have it, just saying. You were darkly hinting that they might jettison us any second now. It...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Of course, yes. The fact that you get paid lots of money makes your penis bigger. OK.... The facts don't suggest your worth it even though you have it, just saying.Stop ruining the talk about the AP's tiny penis with your facts
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
So what? You're a means to an end, your a perfect filler for their new TV station that's in it's infancy. At this point they want a viable TV station more than anything and they know that's going to take time, there is no ROI for them with the AP though. So who knows the "it's just business" attitud...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:32 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Don't like facts and figures? Just prefer to believe in false perceptions? Don't like discussing rugby on a rugby forum? Can't effectively rubbish what i'm saying? what's your problem? Unless I'm mistaken you're attempting to justify the commercial benefits of a combined GB&I league by seeking to u...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Don't like facts and figures? Just prefer to believe in false perceptions? Don't like discussing rugby on a rugby forum? Can't effectively rubbish what i'm saying? what's your problem? Unless I'm mistaken you're attempting to justify the commercial benefits of a combined GB&I league by seeking to u...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
Sweet, thanks for the replies. So if possible would we be best going for somewhere on the Swansea side of Cardiff so the trains won't be so full? I'll look into some of those smaller places mentioned, somewhere that we'd be able to get a taxi from/to if we're stuck would be sweet. No.... North of C...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1738
Re: Cardiff/nearby WC accomodation
Ok, that could work, I guess somewhere like Bristol, Gloucester or Swansea might still have accom. How frequently do the trains run? Is there any possibility of getting a train ticket with flexible times or would you need to book specific times? Caerphilly (10 mins by road), Pontypridd (20 mins), A...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
I find it quite hard to believe England has nearly 2,000,000 players that's 1667 players per club. I understand there are schools as well, but that's double accounting. . Yes, and that's exactly what's happened. Sport England allocates funding based (partly) on participation, so there are lots of d...
- Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
It is four national tiers, AP, Championship, national 1, national 2 (split into North and South ) and then it goes regional and sub regional. I make it roughly 110 leagues @ an average of 11 teams per league (some 10, some 12) about 1200 clubs. Or a club for every 46,000 head of population. I find ...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:26 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Put a sock in it you loon. Nope.... Don't like facts and figures? Just prefer to believe in false perceptions? Don't like discussing rugby on a rugby forum? Can't effectively rubbish what i'm saying? what's your problem? Does the English pyramid system only have 5 tiers? Is wiki correct? am I missi...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:12 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Put a sock in it you loon. Nope.... Don't like facts and figures? Just prefer to believe in false perceptions? Don't like discussing rugby on a rugby forum? Can't effectively rubbish what i'm saying? what's your problem? Does the English pyramid system only have 5 tiers? Is wiki correct? am I missi...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
It's also worth pointing out, Wales in general is not fully behind the Celtic league even though it gets fantastic viewing figures. It's not so much a rejection of the Scots/Irish. It's a rejection of the Welsh regions and the Irish/Scots are not enough to spark the regions in to life. If the region...
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Meritocracy
- Replies: 293
- Views: 16582
Re: Meritocracy
Wow! The pro12 viewing figures in Wales? 180,000 http://m.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/photos/article/15919648 It's as popular just within Wales as the AP is within England. (yes that's free to air, but BT sports is free to many) but it's 3 million vs 55 million. Ther's no per capita in that, just ...