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by Pat the Ex Mat
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: the White collar job Apocalypse is coming soon.
Replies: 169
Views: 10053

Re: the White collar job Apocalypse is coming soon.

And yet there is still a need for 40+ hour weeks......
by Pat the Ex Mat
Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Replies: 172
Views: 28481

Re: Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

Brumbie_Steve wrote: Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:03 pm The triumph of the finance types over the engineers.
It's just another chapter of the MBA Book Club.

Charlatans
by Pat the Ex Mat
Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 55712
Views: 9462077

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

Auckman wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:57 pm Image
Gerringong Falls, Blue Mountains, NSW
Whilst I'd love to go there, have you read what it's like? :shock:
by Pat the Ex Mat
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53914
Views: 2403747

Re: War in Ukraine...

Yes. This bit I’ve never quite understood They turned down 41 F-18s from Australia also Perhaps it has to do with wanting the US to become more formally committed. Really? 41 F-18s? What are OZ replacing them with? Not sure what generation Australia's F-18s are but I wonder if the avionics., weapon...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

1. I don't believe I ever said it was a cure all. 2. There is evidence that HGH is specifically beneficial to easing chronic nerve pain Course there is - are you Bimbotting or a Puku? Just because there is evidence, you don't go to someone in Chronic pain "yeah mate, my calves are shit so I though ...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

1. I don't believe I ever said it was a cure all. 2. There is evidence that HGH is specifically beneficial to easing chronic nerve pain Course there is - are you Bimbotting or a Puku? Just because there is evidence, you don't go to someone in Chronic pain "yeah mate, my calves are shi t so I though...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: International travel thread
Replies: 228
Views: 14583

Re: International travel thread

I am off to New York for a week at the end of November. Staying in I guess mid Town. Anyone got some recommendations? If you've not done the attractions, make sure you book ahead for express queuing - it's so much easier :thumbup: I think your advice might be a tad late 🤔 :blush: Got to love Tab su...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

1. I don't believe I ever said it was a cure all. 2. There is evidence that HGH is specifically beneficial to easing chronic nerve pain Course there is - are you Bimbotting or a Puku? Just because there is evidence, you don't go to someone in Chronic pain "yeah mate, my calves are shit so I though ...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Good luck to you mate! I wouldn’t wait. I would 100% be on the HGH tomorrow if I was in your position. My bet would be that there are a number of sites selling gear from underground labs - it’d take some research, but fortunately there are forums where bodybuilders and dudes in rehab discuss which ...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: International travel thread
Replies: 228
Views: 14583

Re: International travel thread

Pole wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:54 pm I am off to New York for a week at the end of November. Staying in I guess mid Town.

Anyone got some recommendations?
If you've not done the attractions, make sure you book ahead for express queuing - it's so much easier :thumbup:
by Pat the Ex Mat
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Good luck to you mate! I wouldn’t wait. I would 100% be on the HGH tomorrow if I was in your position. My bet would be that there are a number of sites selling gear from underground labs - it’d take some research, but fortunately there are forums where bodybuilders and dudes in rehab discuss which ...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Evergrande gooonnnneeeeee!
Replies: 9
Views: 791

Re: Evergrande gooonnnneeeeee!

TranceNRG wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:25 pm Markets don't seem to be that affected by this news. Maybe it's already been priced in as Evergrande have been in trouble for a while now.
Calm before the storm I'd say
by Pat the Ex Mat
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
Replies: 373
Views: 29637

Re: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…

Beale is a total dickhead. I remember that whole saga involving McKenzie. I don't know why any woman would want to be with a guy like that. Probably linked to having been seen as the "Messiah" and his scholarship at Joeys Over at green and gold at the time, there were a fair few wanking over him cl...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
Replies: 373
Views: 29637

Re: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…

TranceNRG wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:08 am
Beale is a total dickhead. I remember that whole saga involving McKenzie. I don't know why any woman would want to be with a guy like that.
Probably linked to having been seen as the "Messiah" and his scholarship at Joeys
by Pat the Ex Mat
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sign Me Up!?
Replies: 70
Views: 2726

Re: Sign Me Up!?

I'm glad to hear Germany have upgraded their broom handles. https://x.com/ows1892/status/1750521056945741873?s=46&t=laqxMHlDFF3XB48Qm76Q5g Here's me talking about my future career as a door gunner. That momentary expression when he's asked whether he would apply and join now. :lol: :lol:
by Pat the Ex Mat
Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL filum thread 2.0.Accept no substitues.
Replies: 9246
Views: 978848

Re: The OFFICIAL filum thread 2.0.Accept no substitues.

mikeyboy123 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:44 am Highlander reboot incoming.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment ... e94d&ei=15
There can be, only one! ^
by Pat the Ex Mat
Fri Jan 26, 2024 2:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Feel for the others suffering on here. Im 41 and have a very bad chronic nerve pain condition that leaves me in continual pain. its destroyed the life I once had and taken a terrible toll on my mental health. living in pain all day every day is brutal. of course there are lots of others out there s...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Wow - only 2/3 days in and that is making a huge difference mate. Have managed 8 and 7 hours sleep the last 2 nights and it is so much improved with proper sleep already. I am still getting the burning feet plus pins and needles but no cramp Thank Odave, formerly of this Parish - he helped me out w...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2082956

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

UncleFB wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:59 am It's a pretty hot Bogan Day in Sydney - 38 deg now and expected to hit 41 deg.
It's going to be a scorcher - but looking forward to the Southerly Bluster as always.

Hopping in and out of the pool all day will be the go 8)
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11466
Views: 1255108

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?

True Detective 4 8) For fans of series 1 (GOAT series), the spiral is back…. We’ve just hammered (again) TD1-3, in prep for TD4. 3 things: 1. The mrs is convinced the spiral is in EVERY season - but I’ve yet to buy it, 2. TD2 is nowhere near as shite as I recall. The weakest, fo sho, but we enjoyed...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....
Replies: 89
Views: 4333

Re: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....

Non-conservative voting Australians on this forum cheered when the Morrison govt passed a law that was established to give Murdoch, and effectively few others, money from internet companies. I think you may be misremembering there I don’t think I am and I’m sure a search of the bored will prove me ...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2082956

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

MungoMan wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:41 am Being weak in the pants, as young local chaps used to say back in the 70s, can always be justified by reference to a 'future fact': that was always gunna happen, that was never gunna happen, etc.
The 70s didn't have Murdoch like he is now
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

It certainly isn't cheap anymore.

But it's home now

The train is a joke for someone like me who regularly visits Japan!

I had an end of project drinks there and saw my first Humpback Whales breaching!

My local beach
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2082956

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Their mistake was lying that they are not going to touch them. They should have just been up front in December saying they are reviewing them based on the current cost of living crisis etc. They are really bad at selling anything. Now they have just straight up lied when they didn't need to. Bad lo...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2082956

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

An argument for real politick. Aussies vote with their back pockets. Besides, the global and national economies look different to what they did 18 months ago. Moreover, the ALP's biggest promise was to ease cost of living challenges. More money in the public's pocket is delivering on that promise. ...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....
Replies: 89
Views: 4333

Re: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....

towny wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:46 am
Non-conservative voting Australians on this forum cheered when the Morrison govt passed a law that was established to give Murdoch, and effectively few others, money from internet companies.
I think you may be misremembering there
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Yup I don't want my kids ending up like those two deadbeats. Apparently kids doing chores is an indicator of success later in life: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/singletons/202211/best-age-kids-start-doing-chores Glad to hear it We had 16 and 13 year old nephew and niece over NYE Lovely k...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Well, I hit the big 50 later this year On balance life is good - relocated out of Sydney up the coast and loving where we're at. Some angst about work - but I made the concious decision to jump off the hamster-wheel. Life always sorts itself out. The usual mid-life pondering continues. How far up t...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2082956

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

I've really enjoyed reading the balanced and fair articles online by the general media ...... :roll:
by Pat the Ex Mat
Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....
Replies: 89
Views: 4333

Re: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....

The ALP's Rookie error was not going after Murdoch How might it have gone down? Better than it is for sure..... There was a massive petition for an Inquiry. For fun, I've now moved to the regions and Sky News is on FTA - I've mentioned it before but the ALP are idiots when it comes to this. They si...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....
Replies: 89
Views: 4333

Re: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....

Yeah, that's kind of my point. But some people still pretend that the top bracket is taxing the wealthy. If you want to tax the wealthy, you need a wealth tax. Lol, that will never happen here. "They're coming for your Jetski battlers!" Our electorate is easily led I don't disagree. The scaremonger...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....
Replies: 89
Views: 4333

Re: Apparently earning £100k a year, 3x the average wage, is a struggle these days....

Zakar wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2024 8:12 am
Yeah, that's kind of my point. But some people still pretend that the top bracket is taxing the wealthy.

If you want to tax the wealthy, you need a wealth tax.
Lol, that will never happen here.

"They're coming for your Jetski battlers!"

Our electorate is easily led
by Pat the Ex Mat
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11466
Views: 1255108

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?

mr bungle wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:08 am
While I didn’t hate Bosch, I watched for glimpses of his cool mid century modern home as much as anything. Small pleasures these days.
And his "piles are playing up" expression.

It's better than average I'd say
by Pat the Ex Mat
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11466
Views: 1255108

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?

I guess you either like Sheridan's stuff, or like me you think it's twaddle. While I watch it, it's cringey for sure. Oh yeah, if it's your bag watch away. Yellowstone is like rancher Sons of Anarchy to me, I could happily watch that show as cringey as it was, can't do it with his scripted shows th...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11466
Views: 1255108

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2023?

Fargo season 5 is an homage to home alone. Munch has to be one of the oddest characters of the past few years. The Swede is so brilliantly odd, this season's been excellent, some of Tilman's, and indeed Munch's monologues have been incredible :nod: Main character castings and performances are just ...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Hunter Valley? Heard great things. Close enough - although I accidently updated BoB's file on FB chatting to Enzed yesterday :lol: I'm 20 mins away Earns another :lol: And lemme just say, it shits me how the emoticons now have a built-in carriage return. :lol: Knowing what Carriage returns are is a...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mosquitos
Replies: 65
Views: 1883

Re: Mosquitos

I have to re-buy all my mowers, etc after selling it when we moved in to a unit. Was literally going to buy one when my new neighbour, "Wayne" started mowing the front and nature strip (Pool at the back so no back garden). I asked him why and he said "I f u cking love mowing mate! Been mowing your ...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mosquitos
Replies: 65
Views: 1883

Re: Mosquitos

It's already had 2 weeks to grow (raining last weekend). It was a nightmare. Front was okay but I needed to do the back twice. Now I'm watching it grow which is an extreme sport in QLD. Will probably mow it again on Wednesday afternoon after work just to make the weekend's mow easier. I have to re-...
by Pat the Ex Mat
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22969

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Man, I am struggling at the moment. My back injury has flared up big time but my doc won't prescribe any anti-inflammatories (to protect my gut from ulcers). My legs burn at night with intense pins and needles (numbness during the day). Then I get massive cramps in my leg once or twice a night. Sit...