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Kiwias

7,305 days ago, on 11 January 2004, I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. I took our dog for her morning walk and when I sat down for breakfast, my wife passed me the contact information for the local sobriety support group, with a gentle "maybe it is time to give them a...

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booji boy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:26 am The rooms getting dusty pal.

I am not ashamed to admit I shed a tear or two at her words.

Kiwias

7,305 days ago, on 11 January 2004, I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. I took our dog for her morning walk and when I sat down for breakfast, my wife passed me the contact information for the local sobriety support group, with a gentle "maybe it is time to give them a...

Kiwias

7,305 days ago, on 11 January 2004, I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. I took our dog for her morning walk and when I sat down for breakfast, my wife passed me the contact information for the local sobriety support group, with a gentle "maybe it is time to give them a ...

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Another absolute nail-biting end.

And even more important, after Enzed and I watch Canterbury defeat Waikato tomorrow, we will hang around the stadium and watch the black Ferns take on the Wallaroos.

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I made the mistake yesterday to scroll back and find the post that you spoke of when you accompanied your son to an Al Anon meeting, but doing so while at work. The effort it took to compose myself and remain functional after reading that post and the ones immediately following it was something els...

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I'm a Chiefs fan, but most definitely not a Mooloo fan, so wont be making the trip over. :D And miss a chance to watch the mighty Red & Blacks in action???? As I've likely mentioned many times before on here, the last time I attended a Red & Blacks v Mooloo match it was in Chch, I had a broken leg,...

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:thumbup: Got a bit dusty in my house while reading that. Also, good to see you here, you've been quiet of late? I spend most of my time over on the other side but will try to pop in here a bit more often. I really like this thread. What are you doing on Saturday, 30th? I'll be at the stadium in Ha...

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:thumbup: Got a bit dusty in my house while reading that. Also, good to see you here, you've been quiet of late? I spend most of my time over on the other side but will try to pop in here a bit more often. I really like this thread. What are you doing on Saturday, 30th? I'll be at the stadium in Ha...

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I had beers on Saturday night, first time since April this year and around the fourth time I have had drinks in 2023. I totally turned my life, mental health and fitness around since I stopped drinking. After around 35 years of being part of a drinking culture and being an alcoholic the last 2-3 ye...

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It was today 19 years ago that I finally acknowledged that I am an alcoholic, listened to my wife, and contacted the local branch of DanShuKai (断酒会; a totally secular form of AA). Today marks the start of my sobriety, the second best decision of my life. The rest, as they say, is history. EPIC and ...

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Kiwias here. I think I mentioned a while back that I will be in NZ from Wednesday and will be attending the Canterbury vs Waikato NPC match in Hamilton this coming Saturday with Enzed of this parish. I accept that the notice is pretty late but I wonder if anyone else might be able to join two elderl...

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:thumbup: Got a bit dusty in my house while reading that. Also, good to see you here, you've been quiet of late? I spend most of my time over on the other side but will try to pop in here a bit more often. I really like this thread. What are you doing on Saturday, 30th? I'll be at the stadium in Ha...

Kiwias

A reminder popped up in my calendar yesterday - today is 2000 days since I quit. I had a long think about how I actually feel & discussed it with my family (who had to endure the worst of times between 10 & 6 years ago). While overall things are much better I realised that there are still lots of t...

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Greenavenger wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:25 am Both were sensational vs Japan. There were a few others that looked great too.

Love was playing 15 and Perofeta at 10.

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hermie wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:06 am
AnkleTap wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:06 am
hermie wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:05 am Any links, asking for a friend?
https://www.viprow.nu/new-zealand-vs-so ... e-stream-1
Legend, thanks

https://www.vipbox.lc/new-zealand-vs-so ... ica-1-live

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earl the beaver wrote: ↑Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:07 am
Kiwias wrote: ↑Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:33 am
Thomas wrote: ↑Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:34 am

And a horribly racist place from all accounts.
Mainly toward Koreans and Chinese.
And black people apparently?

Well according to a Ugandan guy I used to work with

I thought that was a given, though young Japanese girls seem to have a soft spot for black people.

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Thomas wrote: ↑Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:34 am
Sensible Stephen wrote: ↑Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:07 am Japan. A failed militaristic state propped up by the US to combat the threat of the USSR.
And a horribly racist place from all accounts.

Mainly toward Koreans and Chinese.

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Himeno was a disappointment, nothing near the dynamic player he was for the Clan a couple of years ago.

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Thompson from the Chiefs.

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Renowned AB Cameron replaces Perofeta at 10, loses ball on his first carry.

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Not that worst (although below average) but Todd Blackadder has to be the most underserving captain. It never ceases to amaze me how North Island posters constantly under rate players like Todd Blackadder and Reuben Thorne , yet year after year are left wondering why the Crusaders keep winning titl...

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13 Howard Joseph over Graham Thorne Sam Broomhall instead of Reuben Thorne Hika Reid and Murdoch definitely not in the team This might be the first time I've come across the name of an AB in a really long time when I have not heard of him. Apparently he played solidly in one test and tripped over a...

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Eugenius wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:58 am Howard who ?

It was either him or Phil Gard. Or put them together in the mid-field -- absolutely stunning mediocrity.

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13 Howard Joseph over Graham Thorne

Sam Broomhall instead of Reuben Thorne

Hika Reid and Murdoch definitely not in the team

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Well done Crusaders- I thought the best team won. I also thought ScoBa was excellent - best lock on ground. Great finish for Robertson and the departing players. Gutted the chiefs couldn’t get up for the final - and for their departing players (especially Weber and BBBR). When DMAC made the break o...

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Enzedder wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:01 am Mrs Enz here.

Sorry but Enz cannot post any more as he has chewed his nails down to the first joint.

He said " fudge you Bent", whatever that means .

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Boring. Not the game, the result. New Zealand rugby is f**ked. If no team can compete against a single team, then we have big problems. I also can't see the ABs doing well with this deeply flawed system. Anyway, commiserations Chiefs, congratulations Crusaders. A sad day for New Zealand rugby. :lol...

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Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:51 am
Enzedder wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:48 am Bugger.
Your team was the most consistent team all year and that was the best final I can remember. Brilliant year for the Chiefs and you should be very proud. Now time for us to all come together as All Black fans.

What this bloke said. Stunning final by both sides

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Anyone here watch Two cents Rugby or distracted sports on Youtube? One of their combo videos out a couple of days ago had a great rant about how the Crusaders are responsible for the decline of Super Rugby and the general lack of interest that results from one team winning year after year. Can't sa...

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TEDS wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2023 8:38 am ...and holy shit, they've picked one specialist fullback

JB?
BB?
Jordan?

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His biggest mistake was going to the Blues. He was a cult figure in the Hurricanes, and was in a franchise that supported and encouraged him. He never fully seemed to settle in Auckland. No idea why he thought it was a good idea. However we've uncovered a couple of great prospects and an older head...

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I don’t like Ennor at all - but I thought he was very good tonight. For me ScoBa was pick of Saders ABs but Taylor/RMO/Jordan and Leicester were excellent and Goodhue solid. Poor from the Auckland All Blacks - not one of them played well (maybe Stephen P who I guess is an All Black). Akira / Dalton...

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Eugenius wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:58 am Wonderful wonderful performance.

God I love this team - they always step up and surprise me , even when I’m doubtful .

What a coach - what a team culture .

Gooooooo Crusaders

øh yessssss. Absolutely beautiful to watch.

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VIrat to score a 150+ leading India to victory then for him to retire from test cricket.

You heard it here first

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The judge 'randomly' selected could prove a real cannon blow to the prosecution. Not likely in getting the case thrown out, but allowing shit loads of time for discovery, pushing back hearings, slow walking various stages, maybe even excluding some of the more damning evidence. At the very least it...

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mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:43 am Far out, finally get a few reinforcements back, and it's offset by losing Whitelock. It's been the story of our season.

Ain't that the truth?

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