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[blueloon]

I must admit I’m not one for the sentimental revisiting of the Grand Old Lady , I have my happy memories from there locked in my mind, I won’t be growing back , but hopefully a visit to the Everton Stadium will come. Having said that I’m sure I’ll shed a tear or two watching the build up and particularly the end of our last game

 

[jazzy]

Not next weekend it’s the weekend after. Saturday evening would be okay for us but travelling would be a problem.

Yes , sorry! Saturday 17 / Sunday 18 May.
Saturday evening (5-7pm ) I'm at the cricket unfortunately.

 

[jazzy]

I appreciate you all putting up with my constant whining blue.

I can't cook, I've watched all forms of MasterChef for probably 20years now and I still burn soup haha. It's finances really posh cooking costs money and that's the only recipes I get from MasterChef.

I always walk at this time of morning and see or should I say smell all the youngsters who have just discovered deodorant and perfume/after shave, glad i don't have to go through all that again. Kids are bizarre the amount I see walking with friends no matter how many and they'll all be individually on their phones as they walk.

Mate it's not " constant whining " - that's what Anj does only you misspellt wine !

Seriously just see us load of idiots as a sound board and an opportunity to let off steam and get it all out there - a bit like screaming at the ref - it can be cathartic ( and no that's not Blues new nickname ).

Loads to look forward to today ....yeah what gin Fred's lined up , what picture of food Blues going to post and how much bark chipping I can move in an afternoon....yep this thread is as Forrest Gump once said " like a box of chocolate - you never know what you are going to get".

Have a lovely walk with Daisy later mate.

 

[peteblue]

Oh Pete , I gave a detailed reply to this question before to AT , sorry CBA doing it again

Choi is a common Korean family name that means "best, top, most, pinnacle" apparently…..

 

[jazzy]

Choi is a common Korean family name that means "best, top, most, pinnacle" apparently…..

Never knew that. Every day is a school day . It's one of the things that I love about this thread....that and all my friends on here.

 

[peteblue]

For any of you watching the election results from Runcorn and Cheshire, the counting , interviews and announcement shown on TV took place at Halton Table Tennis club which , apart from yesterday obviously, has 8 tables permanently set up and is the North West centre of excellence for TT.

It's a 2nd home for me and woefully inadequate as a hub for NW ping pong.

I think people would be genuinely surprised how popular table tennis is. This week I went to a new club set up in Old Roan Methodist Church and there were over 65 people wanting to play and ages ranged between 8 and 80 with players of all standard from beginners to those representing England.

When I win the lottery I will build a proper centre somewhere in Merseyside .

Anyway it's Friday so after housework , gym and gardening I will allow myself some moderate imbibing.

Election results so far look terribly worrying, it looks like we are following very closely in America's footsteps. The worst of it are that Labour appear to be tone deaf and not listening or learning. This continuing mantra of "we inherited a mess " true as it might be just won't wash with people.

Tomorrow is cricket day and with the club short of volunteers I've agreed to help out behind the bar - any tips @peteblue ?

Have a lovely day everyone.

Best tip for helping behind the bar…get a really good looking girl to do it instead…

 

[jazzy]

Choi is a common Korean family name that means "best, top, most, pinnacle" apparently…..

I think it was the top Chinese players that first started shouting this so that makes a lot of sense if there is any crossover in language with Chinese / Mandarin ....but then again I've written it phonetically so who knows

 

[jazzy]

Best tip for helping behind the bar…get a really good looking girl to do it instead…

Cricket club is bit short of ....forgive me Anj , Val and G for going all Fred .....popetts !

 

[Gwladysover]

Cricket club is bit short of ....forgive me Anj , Val and G for going all Fred .....popetts !

The thought of you going all Fred made me chuckle - you’re forgiven.

 

[jazzy]

The thought of you going all Fred made me chuckle - you’re forgiven.

Fred's really really not like the Terry Thomas bounder character that I bestowed upon him.

He's the nicest guy that you could meet.

 

[blue1948]

@Barnfred 55
@Gwladysover
@anjelikaferrett

A meet up of everyone next weekend would be amazing!

I'm happy to offer my garden as a venue but I fear that my location and timing won't work ( Anj is coming Saturday and Fred trying to come Monday ).

The common thread seems to be a pilgrimage to the Old Lady on Sunday ( but Anj I think you are planning to go home then ? )

I can be flexible but I'm pretty committed to helping out the cricket club Saturday afternoon ( Anj I can pop back to meet you if you can't do AM ) .

Any thoughts guys?

Isn't lovely that so many on here wish to meet ? We truly are greater than the sum of our parts ,thanks Karl ,if only he knew what he started .

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Unfortunately by Saturday evening after meeting the cousins, I might be a little tipsy! One too many sweet sherries. However if any of you are in town on Saturday night I'll gladly meet you. I'm in no rush to go home on Sunday so a coffee or a beer somewhere could also work.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

I appreciate you all putting up with my constant whining blue.

I can't cook, I've watched all forms of MasterChef for probably 20years now and I still burn soup haha. It's finances really posh cooking costs money and that's the only recipes I get from MasterChef.

I always walk at this time of morning and see or should I say smell all the youngsters who have just discovered deodorant and perfume/after shave, glad i don't have to go through all that again. Kids are bizarre the amount I see walking with friends no matter how many and they'll all be individually on their phones as they walk.

Ahh yes. Lynx - the smell of desperate teenager

 

[Barnfred 55]

My ears have been burning since I left the house for Falmouth this morning. I wonder why that is.

 

[Barnfred 55]

It would be great to meet up with everybody at some stage when I'm up, whether that's collectively or individually. It's unusual that we're all there at the same time, but I think the gods may be against a full get together on this occasion.

My two best mates are holding up my finalising my plans, which is the norm tbh. One of them is a real prima donna when it comes to arranging meet ups. He's a proper loyal and honest friend though, so it's easy to forgive him his little quirks. Plus I've arranged to spend Saturday watching the FA cup final with my nephew but as they still haven't set a time for the game yet it's difficult making plans. Sunday will be out of the equation for me as I think I'm joining said nephew early for breakfast on County Road, and I doubt I'll be much capable of speaking later on. But it's possible I may have some free time early Friday afternoon or early Monday morning before I visit Jazzy. Not sure if that helps.