The Ashes

Here we go, a general thread to diss the Aussies, laugh at the Brits, or like me find it absolutely hilarious just how bad we are.

Go forth and bicker.

 

No need to bicker, your getting humped as we say in Scotland.

I was in Manchester last night, some of the guys stayed in walkabout from midnight to watch it live until 3am, what a waste!

It was so bad I went with a couple of the guys down canal Street.

And before anyone asks, no I am not!

 

Alcoholic....

Well we got humped in the first test last time so there is still a resemblance of some hope, would nice to at least retain the Ashes though....

 

Kitty, you a bowler by any chance?

 

I beg your pardon Peter? :?

Lee, you know you ar really and that comment went right over Gnomey's head, didn't it?

 

Been up at 6 fpr the last two days to watch the Ashes - I've already complained to Sky for putting it on so late!

Will be up till at least 2 tonight. Got beer by my side and the laptop for when I get bored (expect loads of posts)!

Barmy army, barmy army, barmy army etc etc etc

 

The Ashes? Isn't that some sort stick and ball game? A bit like Morris Dancing!

 

I beg your pardon Peter? :?

Lee, you know you ar really and that comment went right over Gnomey's head, didn't it?

I'm sure it did but there is a fine line that students run between alcoholism and non-alcoholism. Take it whatever way you wish but I am no alcoholic (yet )...

Cricket isn't just a stick and ball game it is about beating the colonials (which we are never any good at). Just watch and become addicted (those that have sky of course - although the channel 4 coverage was better...)..........

 

Gnomey, let us say that down Canal Street in Manchester they like soldier boys. Alcohol doesn't come into it.

As to cricket: Most mind numbingly boring game I've ever watched. love to play it, can't abide watching it.

 

Try watching Baseball, Darts, Snooker or Chess --> they are the most boring games to watch...

 

Try watching Baseball, Darts, Snooker or Chess --> they are the most boring games to watch...


Hey, I love watching darts on TV!!! However, have problems watching snooker - I'm colour blind!

p.s. the only "interesting" article that I've ever read about cricket:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6132706.stm

 

Try watching Baseball, Darts, Snooker or Chess --> they are the most boring games to watch...

DARTS!!! That's an excellent game!

Bowls!! Now that's boring!!!

 

Bowls = Old Men's Marbles.

Darts, snooker, chess and bowls should all be outlawed. Along with athletics. I'd much rather see 3 day eventing. Always an excellent chance of someone coming a cropper in that.

 

Hey, I love watching darts on TV!!! However, have problems watching snooker - I'm colour blind!

p.s. the only "interesting" article that I've ever read about cricket:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6132706.stm


Here's another from one of my favorite magazines, Smithsonian. Few realize that cricket was the national sport in the U.S. prior to baseball.

http://smithsonianmag.com/issues/2006/october/cricket.php

JT

 

Here we go, a general thread to diss the Aussies, laugh at the Brits, or like me find it absolutely hilarious just how bad we are.

Go forth and bicker.

How bad we are?! Thought it was the England team?! Hate sport of any description, incidentally.......

 

I have just come into possession of a photo of Lee in Manchester t'other night. Those of a sensitive disposition, look away now.



Von T and Historian, join me in laughing at the England cricket team then.