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i dont know stevie, i watched the arsenal game and it was pretty <deleted> boring if you asked me.

thought it was a fascinating game. you were expecting a four all draw?

think we're back to the difference between football purists and those wanting 'entertainment' here.

not hard to get you to bite.

then again, chess is exciting to watch as well.

"That Rafa is a shrewd customer, watch his next move...will he go for the pond or try to win it all and take the bishop. A yes, a safe move it was, pull his knight back to the middle and play it safe. I think he is going for the stalemate - at least that way he can't lose"

First of all let's clarify one thing...there is no such thing as being Politcally Correct. Those two words do not belong in the same sentence.

Politically...

In-ept

De-crept

and so on.

And whilst we are on the subject, can someone explain to P J Roberts that there are more words in the English language than "Certainly Is"

he does my head in that bloke. he knows nothing about the game at all.

PJ is crap, but nothing, nothing is as bad as that prat Andy Pandy Penders. A first class tool, who wouldn't look out of place in a dildo shop.

That's the guy with glasses and voice that sounds like he just sucked foff a cow on high street?

James it's this guy, not sure if he wears glasses, but I wouldn't be surprised if he sucks of cows.

You might be getting confused with that Fat Malaysian Tosser Sheikha something or another whos on that terrible Soccer AM rip off.

Different guy, he filled in about a month ago for a few weeks, had glasses and sat to JD's right.

And whilst we are on the subject, can someone explain to P J Roberts that there are more words in the English language than "Certainly Is"

he does my head in that bloke. he knows nothing about the game at all.

PJ is crap, but nothing, nothing is as bad as that prat Andy Pandy Penders. A first class tool, who wouldn't look out of place in a dildo shop.

That's the guy with glasses and voice that sounds like he just sucked foff a cow on high street?

you should know that liverpool fc never, ever does anything easy.

not any more we don't.

just a question steve, i don't ask so I can snipe, but what age are you? how far back do you go?

The reason I ask is I know many reds my age (41) with my mentality and the younger guys seem to have the attitude that everything is ok, a lot of the younger guys don't remember the title wins and the champions league win was their first big trophy,

like I say its not to snipe and i don't go in for all that 'I am a better fan than you' nonsense, to me it's not how big a fan you are when discussing football but it's your football knowledge which is more important, lets face it if we had no football knowldge we would be following the mancs and the chavs.

I can't speak for Stevie Wonder Boy, but I am 41 and because of this, I can't go back as far as I used to either.

You should see the headline on the Pattaya One News site of this story....."Scorpion lady takes it in the mouth" Quality!!!!!!!

i have just seen the headline now... how do they come up with this

Tuesday 23rd December 2008

Scorpion lady takes it in the mouth.

There are visitors to Pattaya who are sometimes amazed at what some ladies will put in their mouths. Onlookers at the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum in the Royal Garden Plaza watched on Tuesday as 39-year-old Khun Kanchana decided to attempt a weird world record by letting her husband place a live scorpion in her mouth, and see just how long she could keep it there. Khun Kanchana managed to keep the poisonous creature in her mouth for two minutes and three seconds, a world record. The scorpion appeared not to have suffered any serious trauma. Back in 2002 Khun Kanchana set a record of 32 days in a glass house with 3,400 scorpions and has since been known as the Scorpion Queen to some, and just plain crazy to others. Her husband Khun Boonthawee, is called the Centipede King after he spent 28 days locked up with 1,000 centipedes. It’s a match made in insect heaven. Dinner parties at their place must be interesting. The Scorpion Queen is now embarking on an ambitious attempt to break her record by spending the next 33 days and nights in the company of 5,000 scorpions. A medical team from Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital will be on hand to monitor her physical condition throughout the stay. Her husband is probably off looking for a few centipedes to warm his lonely nights.

I once knew a girl with a scorpion tattoo on her ankle that did the same, but that's a different story.

well james it wasn't long ago the mancs were calling for old red noses head.

steve I am an arl arse mate and we all know nostalgia isn't what it always was, I am opinionated about the club and I know we all have rent views, it would be boring if we all thought the same.

a little analogy though steve, lets just say Kuala lumpur is the league title, I want to fly there and you are happy to go on that horrific train journey, either way we still get there. if however the PAD terrorists take over the airport again I will accept the train journey but complain about it most of the way.

Oh and I am right about kuyt

shocking analogy though man.

you should know that liverpool fc never, ever does anything easy. how can you say that we're boring when you consider the highs and lows of the 2005 european cup win, olympiakos, juventus, chelsea and milan?

it is never, ever boring watching liverpool.

i dont know stevie, i watched the arsenal game and it was pretty <deleted> boring if you asked me.

John Masefield is the guy who stands in when Paul's not available. They're identical apart from the facial hair.

The other guy, can't rember his name fills in on occaision on FF and has never touched a football in his life.

I know it's not the point you're making, but a pet hate of mine is when people criticise pundits or referees for not having played the game at the highest level. To my mind, the most bum-clenchingly bad punditry etc is done by ex-pros who only get the job because they used to play.

I've never played at the top level (although I'm only mid-thirties, so there is time) but I'm sure I could offer more of an insight into the game than the likes of Jamie ("top, top player") Redknapp or Robbie ("thooperb goal that") Earle.

Then again, maybe not.

Jeez for Xmas eve, you are in an arguementative mood poleCAT. Jamie Redknapp is all class - right down to the ties he wears

You can get real maple syrup at Foodland, but they want silly money for it.

Maple syrup is a standing order in my Christmas package from home every year. They send a nice big bottle that gets thru to the next Christmas. Looking forward to opening it tomorrow.

French toast just ain't right without it.

Wouldn't have any wild sockeye laying around you don't need?

well james it wasn't long ago the mancs were calling for old red noses head.

steve I am an arl arse mate and we all know nostalgia isn't what it always was, I am opinionated about the club and I know we all have different views, it would be boring if we all thought the same.

a little analogy though steve, lets just say Kuala lumpur is the league title, I want to fly there and you are happy to go on that horrific train journey, either way we still get there. if however the PAD terrorists take over the airport again I will accept the train journey but complain about it most of the way.

Oh and I am right about kuyt

I do agree with you about Rafa-red face.

hehe. aye, and that mourinho would've chosen something by nelly furtado.

get is right stevie, CR would have chosen Nelly F as she is Portugese Canuck

Good day all,

I posted this in Hua Hin section but maybe will get a response here.

I was thinking about a trip to Hua Hin or Cha Am for a few days between xmas and new year. Hua Hin or Cha am, which is the busiest? Just me and the wife, price range 1000-3000 baht per night. I would prefer a place with a beach or close to the beach, pool and has internet connection. A walkable or short distance to food/pubs etc.

I have never been to Hua Hin/ Cha Am before so if anyone has any ideas it would be most welcome.

Thanks for your time.

Grand Pacific Soverign Hotel and Spa, have stayed there several times..a five star hotel in Cha-Am...and very good prices at present. plenty of places to eat..try the 'shop' at the harbour end of the beach road, on the sea front just before entry to harbour.

sovereignresortandspa.com/accommodation.htm

booking2hotel.com/hotels/grand_pacific/grand_pacific_rate.asp

By coincidence, when I tried to book at another hotel the other day via sawadee.com, I got the usual full treatment but recommended this hotel to me @ 4000 baht a night ++ and a 5000 baht New Year's Eve mandatory dinner. To which I said, no thanks - I was born at night but it wasn't last night.

Well I looked at their web site and it says 2500baht before and 3000baht for the 31st (for two people in the room)...the last twice that we stayed there we paid 3400baht and that included breakfast and they upgraded us. So much for sawadee.com then! I dont believe the price of the meal is as you were quoted. Any way we always look up the price and then talk to their office in BK

I just checked again on sawadee.com and this is what is says...

Nov 01, 2008 - Apr 30, 2009

Weekday Weekend

Deluxe Mountain View THB 3550 THB 4000

Rates are incl. 10% service charge, incl. 7% VAT, incl. breakfast

extra bed surcharge. (THB 1600)

Compulsory Gala Dinners

- Dec.24,2008 : 2000 Baht/adult & 1000 Baht/child

- Dec.31,2008 : 5000 Baht/adult & 2500 Baht/child

Child Policy

Children upto 12 years of age sharing a room with parent,using existing bedding will be

accommodated free of charge

All this in-fighting between supporters of a team in first place - Amazing Scouseland it is.

I am just glad that snot nosed pencil necked journo from the Guardian or whereever isn't on.

For all our bitching and moaning about the show though, I think we have to agree that a) we continue to watch FF and b... it's ten times better than listening to those local morons with the notebook computers at half time of most matches. The real benefit of watching the late game on Sat night is that these kiddies have gone to bed and they show that EPL review show at half time.

who is the pencil-necked journalist you refer to james? i don't really watch these review shows you see, only the live stuff. i tend to get my reviews from english tv and radio.

still i'd rather watch three guys with laptops speaking a language i don't understand than watch andy gray and richard keys bastardising the game i love with a language that i do.

fortuneatly Keys is only on Football Countdown or whatever its called on Fridays and the Champions League. The other guy, can't rember his name fills in on occaision on FF and has never touched a football in his life. Bit like Piers Morgan, pure <deleted> all the way and has the annoying voice that qualifies him uniquely for print journalism.

My husband tried the artichoke sauce yesterday. He said it was "something special, worth the extra cost." Other than that, his favorite is the amatriciana. My favorite is the traditional. Anyway, we have made the switch, and Nana is our pasta sauce of choice. I rather like the size of the jar. I like a lot of sauce, while my husband likes a lot of pasta. One jar does nicely for us.

Cathy, thanks so much for your encouraging comments.

I am truly pleased that we can qualify to be your new brand of choice!!

And also thanks for providing your perception regarding our jar size.

Just my two satang worth - when i buy pre-made I only buy your's now. For me and the mrs, the size of jar is perfect.

The real benefit of watching the late game on Sat night is that these kiddies have gone to bed and they show that EPL review show at half time.

This week's magic number is 22 - the number of appearances John Masefield made in English league football, despite being at 6 clubs. Still, at least Dyksey likes his beard ("I'm liking it Mase, I'm liking it!" )

What about Paul Masefield?

Well we both know this won't happen so you better just hope for Arsenal mate.

It's Christmas time. Time for Christmas wishes. You better just go ahead and wish for the Carling Cup trophy, as that's all you're gonna get this season.

We already have the WORLD CLUB CUP mate, Carling will be #2 (are you still in the competition?), then the FA, EPL and Champions league. That would make 5.

Wow, world cub cup, you played two whole matches to get that one, and gave up three goals to a Japanese side. Well done, well done. Oh, and how 'bout that Super Cup? Good job on that one. You won, right?

Um, yeah, don't really care if Liverpool are in the Carling Cup. That's why I said you could have it. Nice try at a dig, though, bandwagon boy.

Super Cup, oh yea, well I guess we can't win em all. 3 goals to a Japanese side, yep, one penalty, one great strike and one when the game was well and truly over.

Anyways, just keep drawing your games mate and we will see you in April May

And whilst we are on the subject, can someone explain to P J Roberts that there are more words in the English language than "Certainly Is"

I am just glad that snot nosed pencil necked journo from the Guardian or whereever isn't on.

For all our bitching and moaning about the show though, I think we have to agree that a) we continue to watch FF and b... it's ten times better than listening to those local morons with the notebook computers at half time of most matches. The real benefit of watching the late game on Sat night is that these kiddies have gone to bed and they show that EPL review show at half time.

I should encourage my mother in law to shop at tesco more often

What is this "email" of which you speak?

i think its [email protected]

can you ask shebby to shave off that lil catepillar he has growing on his top lip while you are at it?

and can you ask john dykes to punch steve mcmahon in the face please? live on air if possible.

stevie, he is one of yours!!

i think this is where some ambitious mod can help out.

they can come up with a few topics for nominations and we can vote on them, same goes for other things like best post, worst topic, best poster, worst poster, best looking (thanks in advance for your vote), funniest, etc

otherwise it will get very unmanageable quickly.

What is this "email" of which you speak?

i think its [email protected]

can you ask shebby to shave off that lil catepillar he has growing on his top lip while you are at it?

after 4 pages of this 'its good / bad for you' stuff, i would like to know how this is directly related to Thailand, unless of course one can assume that TV members partake in this 'illegal' activity here?

I once had the exact same problem, I got the wife to have a word with the Puy Yai Ban to see if he could get the speaker moved down the Soi away from my house, It cost me 2,000 Baht and a box of beer , the next day the speaker was moved away

its the best 2,000 Baht ive ever spent

I just talked to the wife, she said she will have a word with our Puy Yai Ban, maybe we can arange the same thing.

Thanks for that advice.

cut the wire mate! sometimes its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

here you go, took this today at 1pm....

Hi James, thanx for that pic.

Looks like they are serious about finishing Regent now.

Where did you take that photo from?

pacific place next to the landmark