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- Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:22 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: How Coronavirus Will Change The World (Once Its Controlled)
- Replies: 202
- Views: 20798
Re: How Coronavirus Will Change The World (Once Its Controll
Estate agents will rebrand small essentially useless spaces as ‘stockpiling rooms’ It will be commonplace to have an emergency kit in the house 90% of which comprises bog roll. Companies will have contracts where you have to have worked for more than a year say to qualify for salary in the event of ...
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:44 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Anyone notice his watch said it was 7.30 so must’ve been recorded an hour ago?
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sky Sports - paused
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4347
Re: Sky Sports - paused
I think in these difficult times it’s very important to show support for your local media mogul.
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR Book Thread
- Replies: 1528
- Views: 223564
Re: The PR Book Thread
I thought 11-22-63 was pretty crap. Possibly the biggest Deus ex Machina I’ve ever read. Not much of a Stephen King fan all round. I’ve tried..The Stand is OK and Geralds Game and IT were prettt scary as a kid but I don’t get why he is so universally adored.
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:57 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Scottish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 30187
- Views: 2500458
Re: The Official Scottish Rugby Thread
I see there are hundreds of Bawbags heading to the highlands in their camper cans and mobile homes hoping to escape this thing. No consideration of the actual population up there. Arseholes
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: How fast do you fall asleep?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5663
Re: How fast do you fall asleep?
Normally read in bed for an hour or so but once I decide to sleep it’s minutes. My problem is waking around 3 for a piss then struggling to go back to sleep
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
When looking at the highest concentration of cases in the population, the top few are: 1. Iceland 2. Italy 3. Luxembourg 4. Switzerland. Not what you would have guessed. Smaller populations of affluent people who go on holiday from Dec to Feb. No surprise at all really. Iceland having a population ...
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR Book Thread
- Replies: 1528
- Views: 223564
Re: The PR Book Thread
Yeah there was some review I read about Moby Dick that said you don’t really read it you experience it through osmosis and as wanky as it sounds that resonated with me. I can’t say I’ve read a book like it.
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
c69 wrote:Boris and Sunak both sounded ok to me.
Hopefully they have got the best advice.
Things starting to get real in work
If that’s not a ringing endorsement I’m not sure what is
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Covid-19 is an ideal opportunity for many businesses to go more online - with sales and computer-based admin Have you heard the stocks and shares experts? They are not far off jumping out of their office windows This isn’t true. Turn on CNBC, CNN - any of them Because journalists like Richard Quest...
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR Book Thread
- Replies: 1528
- Views: 223564
Re: The PR Book Thread
Yeah the prose.... just sensational. I started it with trepidation expecting not to like it but finished it pretty quickly given it's such a hefty old tome.
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR Book Thread
- Replies: 1528
- Views: 223564
Re: The PR Book Thread
SMS, why not get an e-reader, then you can download what you want? Or get from the local library using overdrive? Good points, I’m already working my way through Moby Dick on my devices... it was more the fact that there’s a bunch of books on shelves here and I haven’t read any of them. It irks me....
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: How safe is your industry during this Crisis
- Replies: 208
- Views: 24656
Re: How safe is your industry during this Crisis
Banking.. start a new job on Monday. The role has changed 3 times this week. Will be Glad if I have a job in a couple of months I have the weird situation of starting a new job but working from home since the main office is now shut. Apparently I am getting a laptop, correct software, access to pro...
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: how much power govt over banks in this scenario.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2177
Re: how much power govt over banks in this scenario.
In this case it would be in the creditor and debtors mutual interest to extend payment terms or have interest holidays, you don't want to push someone into delinquency when you could otherwise recoup the loan by being temporarily generous with the terms. Yeah I don’t think you properly understand. ...
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: How safe is your industry during this Crisis
- Replies: 208
- Views: 24656
Re: How safe is your industry during this Crisis
Banking.. start a new job on Monday. The role has changed 3 times this week. Will be Glad if I have a job in a couple of months
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
I’m still finding it really sad how many people are refusing to socially distance themselves staying out of restaurants and pubs. The selfishness is mind boggling
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 5:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR Book Thread
- Replies: 1528
- Views: 223564
Re: The PR Book Thread
Agreed we do. Most people whose taste I admire seem to absolutely love it and it’s only me and the missus that seem to have really struggled with it.
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:40 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR Book Thread
- Replies: 1528
- Views: 223564
Re: The PR Book Thread
Cheers echo I shall add those to my isolation list
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR Book Thread
- Replies: 1528
- Views: 223564
Re: The PR Book Thread
I know the world has gone completely mad but the collective onanistic outpourings over that series may have been the first signs.happyhooker wrote:Just got the new mantel.
Think I'll space this out by rereading the first 2
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Why are Japan and South Korea so shit hot?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7130
Re: Why are Japan and South Korea so shit hot?
naki wrote:Collectivist cultures. They’re custom designed to deal with this shit
This. The response to Fukushima wasn’t ‘shit let’s go looting’ but rather how can we get Japan back on its feet.
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR Book Thread
- Replies: 1528
- Views: 223564
Re: The PR Book Thread
Recently finished these two. Absolutely brilliant. Best books I’ve read in a while
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:20 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The OFFICIAL 'What on earth do we do with the kids' Thread
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3015
Re: The OFFICIAL 'What on earth do we do with the kids' Thre
Childcare thread you say? This’ll end well...
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: how much power govt over banks in this scenario.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2177
Re: how much power govt over banks in this scenario.
In this case it would be in the creditor and debtors mutual interest to extend payment terms or have interest holidays, you don't want to push someone into delinquency when you could otherwise recoup the loan by being temporarily generous with the terms. Yeah I don’t think you properly understand. ...
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR fantasy pub
- Replies: 543
- Views: 52453
Re: The PR fantasy pub
As you may know we have had quite a high turnover of our lovely barmaids over the years. Once again it saddens me to say that a complaint has been brought to my attention of unsolicited and unwanted advances. Now I’m not going to name names but on a completely unrelated matter HH you’re barred for a...
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Who's panic buying?
- Replies: 685
- Views: 69794
Re: Who's panic buying?
It seems to be pure insanity out there today, two supermarkets in my town virtually stripped of anything edible I hear. Surely there has to be a point where most people's fridges and freezers are crammed full and the rest of us get a small chance? Wondering if the distribution system is breaking do...
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: When is a suppression order not a suppression order?
- Replies: 374
- Views: 34666
Re: When is a suppression order not a suppression order?
Yep that’s the one
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: When is a suppression order not a suppression order?
- Replies: 374
- Views: 34666
Re: When is a suppression order not a suppression order?
He sounds very similar to that narcissistic arsehole we had who left the girl to die in the Thames.. Jack Shepard.
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
My mum's been chronically depressed since my father passed, she seems to be revelling in the chance to contract a fatal disease and is taking the government's advice to remain in isolation in much the same way as a teenager would take the advice to stay sober and go to bed early. Not in a dissimila...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR fantasy pub
- Replies: 543
- Views: 52453
Re: The PR fantasy pub
Does anyone remember this classic thread from the good old days? I think Gary was the landlord. Given what’s going on we might need it again if we can’t get to a real one. Mine’s a Guinness and I’m gonna put a few songs on the old jukebox. Don’t Stand so Close to Me - The Police Stayin Alive - BeeG...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The PR fantasy pub
- Replies: 543
- Views: 52453
The PR fantasy pub
Does anyone remember this classic thread from the good old days? I think Gary was the landlord. Given what’s going on we might need it again if we can’t get to a real one. Mine’s a Guinness and I’m gonna put a few songs on the old jukebox. Don’t Stand so Close to Me - The Police Stayin Alive - BeeGe...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:04 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: PR Prep Club - UK&I
- Replies: 92
- Views: 10025
Re: PR Prep Club - UK&I
You think that’s bad.. Sainsbury’s at Craigleith in Edinburgh has runout of tea. We’re DOOMED!
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: PR Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal
- Replies: 2421
- Views: 325452
Re: PR Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal
Best wishes to all those suffering from anxieties and difficulties. My wife is feeling terribly isolated with her family on the other side of the world in NZ and SA. I’ve tried to put things in perspective to her that things like WhatsApp and Skype have made it easier but I also get that in times l...
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Somewhat ironic that after 3 years doing fk all I am due to start a new job on Monday just when they’re telling people to work from home. I’m still expecting them to tell me not to bother coming in for a few months but then I’m not sure where I stand legally regards pay.
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: PR Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal
- Replies: 2421
- Views: 325452
Re: PR Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal
Best wishes to all those suffering from anxieties and difficulties. My wife is feeling terribly isolated with her family on the other side of the world in NZ and SA. I’ve tried to put things in perspective to her that things like WhatsApp and Skype have made it easier but I also get that in times li...
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Ditto. Calm sensible chaps. No foreign histrionics from those two.Seneca of the Night wrote:I don't know about you guys, but I am Backing Boris's Boffins. These chaps seem well brainy.
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Stocked up on booze. Fear the pubs will close soon. Suspect we are going to get a truly, truly brutal recession, and that’s when things get really nasty Feel really bad for anyone in hospitality or food. Loads and loads of decent business and careers will go down the plug. Yeah. Yesterday went for ...
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
The number of armchair experts on here is rather hilarious but not unexpepected I guess. Nor should I be that surprised by the criticism of the UK response when at this point in time nobody can be absolutely sure what the best response is. China’s response was stringent but do people not think the r...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3369165
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
I see Ryanair are still selling flights to Spain for next week. 😂 There’ll be small print refusing all refunds because Coronavirus was a known risk. They've waived all change of flight fees. It's hardly of their making. I'm not expecting a refund for my flights to Italy in the summer. You lads real...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Stuff to do when self isolating
- Replies: 156
- Views: 19655
Re: Stuff to do when self isolating
I might finally finish War and Peace , Bleak House and A Suitable Boy. You think this will last that long?? :lol: I first started War and Peace in 1975, I restarted a number of times and still havent finished it. :lol: I’m about half way through and it’s an easier read than Bleak House I was findin...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Stuff to do when self isolating
- Replies: 156
- Views: 19655
Re: Stuff to do when self isolating
I might finally finish War and Peace, Bleak House and A Suitable Boy.