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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

Any idea's on where to look for shopping trolleys/grocery carts similar to this:

I've looked in Makro Sathorn, and Carrefour/Tesco Rama IV. I certainly couldn't find anything, perhaps looking in the wrong area.

same place as the rice cookers mate

funny your last advice lead me all over the show, none of the retailers suggested had the brands I enquired about. meh

ok ok, in central chidlom they have dedicated section / store with japanese home products and the like. I think it's on the same floor as the kitchenware, bedding. might be worth a look.

Yeah, except I know we could never consummate our relationship. The man is so plastic I'm sure the squeaking would put me off my stride.

Er... I found the above info already - that's why I quoted it.

Come on, did he work in newspapers, radio... what? Any experience in the UK, or only in SEA?

well, why not send them an email at football focus?

Go out at night and cut the wire.

I got some excellent earplugs from an oil company I worked for.

It's not Khok Samrong by any chance is it?

Well yes it is!

I'm here right now.

How did you know that?

he's the guy that put it up.

I have built myself a little sanctuary in a small town near Lopburi.

Since coming back from Dubai last week the local government has put a loud speaker on the telegraph pole right outside our bedroom window.

I swear to Jesus Christ they start up at 5 in the morning and go on nearly all day long.

Not only that but some idiot comes around and rings a f#ing bell every hour in the middle of the night, all night long!!

The wife seems to be oblivious to all the racket...it's doing my head in.

Anyone else got this problem?

My sanctuary has turned into hel_l

cut it down mate. they wont notice it missing for at least six months.

Any idea's on where to look for shopping trolleys/grocery carts similar to this:

I've looked in Makro Sathorn, and Carrefour/Tesco Rama IV. I certainly couldn't find anything, perhaps looking in the wrong area.

same place as the rice cookers mate

John Dykes as in Football Focus etc.

Just interested.

Tried Googling, but all I come up with are things like:

"After a long career in sports media, John has established himself as the best in Asia..."

which isn't particularly illuminating.

Personally I can't stand him. He reminds me of goody-goodies from school who had names like "Robin" and wore duffle coats. His faux mateyness makes me want to vomit. Many of my chums, however, think he's excellent. my mates are silly.

But all this is by the by. I keep seeing him referred to as an experienced sports journalist but can't find reference to anything he's done apart from these ESPN shows.

Nick name

Dykesy

Biog

John Dykes is ESPN STAR Sports' face of football. After a long career in sports media, John has established himself as the best in Asia.

Favourite team/sport

Football, Rugby Union

Did you know?

To keep fit John trains with Muay Thai fighter Zig Zach from The Contender Asia

Programme credit

LIVE Football, First Edition, Football Focus, Football Up Close

you have a crush on him or something???

His comments about the airport closure were unwise, he said he's wearing a different hat now as Foreign Minister but he certainly had an outstanding record as ambassador, particularly in the Soviet Union at the time of its breakup.

not a bad post for your 666th one!

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.

The World Club Cup is about 2 steps down from the "Worthless Cup" in the bragging stakes!

and hence why i didn't bring it up until now. at least the shashimi was good i heard.

all i know is that after about 8 beer my IQ gets worse.

Which mall is hosting this cultural highlight?

I believe its at Ripleys in Royal Garden Plaza.... will go and see for myself this evening.

No need, it will be on "whacked out sports next year" on AXN.

Quite honestly, the anthem doesnt bother me, beats the 25 mins of stupid commercials.

Is the Millenium Hiltonby the river?

its on the river, the room if i remember was a bit dear but hey, (hopefully) I only get married once. The view is spectacular because you can see about 10 barges full of fireworks going off all the way up the river passed the oriental, shangri la, peninsula etc. there was even a big barge in front of our hotel.

if you can't afford the room, just get down to the river itself.

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

This will be my first New Year's Eve in Bangkok and I would appreciate if anyone could direct me to a restaurent, with a view of fireworks, in Bangkok that serve dinner and entertainment for New Year's Eve?

I don't want to pay an arm and a leg but somewhere with deceant food and a nice view.

Last New Year's Eve my wife and I kicked off our honeymoon by watching the incredible fireworks on the river sipping champagne from a suite at the millenium hilton.

The river is the place to be IMO. Might cost an arm but well worth it!!!