Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
We've been duped!
I'm sure that we all hoped that we could play in this Fantasy League (and do a few PREDICTIONS, of course) without really having any association with the right wing news media in the UK.
But, NO!
To transfer players, we have to purchase a Daily Telegraph each Wednesday and get a password for the transfer website.
Oh, capable Chairman, is there another way?!?!
But, NO!
To transfer players, we have to purchase a Daily Telegraph each Wednesday and get a password for the transfer website.
Oh, capable Chairman, is there another way?!?!
Friday, August 17, 2007
Psychic Had 'Bad Feeling' About Signs
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: August 17, 2007
Filed at 6:02 p.m. ET
DENVER (AP) -- The owner of the Psychic Experiences shop says she had a feeling something bad was about to happen to the signs outside her store. Monday night, an arsonist set fire to signs that said ''Tarot card reading -- $20'' and ''Open.''
''I kind of had a feeling I needed to do something with the signs but I didn't really do anything,'' Sarina Evans told The Denver Post in a story posted on the paper's Web site Friday. ''Sometimes I have a feeling and don't act on them.''
Police said they have no suspects. Evans said she doesn't, either.
''Sometimes I have an inclination'' about who is responsible for events, she said. But this time, ''I just think it was some kids.''
FOR REALS DUDES. FRONT PAGE OF NYTIMES WEBSITE!!
Published: August 17, 2007
Filed at 6:02 p.m. ET
DENVER (AP) -- The owner of the Psychic Experiences shop says she had a feeling something bad was about to happen to the signs outside her store. Monday night, an arsonist set fire to signs that said ''Tarot card reading -- $20'' and ''Open.''
''I kind of had a feeling I needed to do something with the signs but I didn't really do anything,'' Sarina Evans told The Denver Post in a story posted on the paper's Web site Friday. ''Sometimes I have a feeling and don't act on them.''
Police said they have no suspects. Evans said she doesn't, either.
''Sometimes I have an inclination'' about who is responsible for events, she said. But this time, ''I just think it was some kids.''
FOR REALS DUDES. FRONT PAGE OF NYTIMES WEBSITE!!
Monday, August 13, 2007
The Boot Room brings you sport from around the world.
Check out this series of boasts from Tiger Woods after yesterday's USPGA victory:
"If you would have told me 12 years ago that I would have this many wins and this many majors I would have said 'There is no way',"
"I have exceeded my own expectations and I'm certainly not against that."
"Other guys have gotten tired. You see their shoulders slumping and dragging. I feel fine,"
"You should always train hard and bust your butt. Not everyone considers golf a sport and they don't treat it as such. You pay the price."
"You outwork everybody and days like today it showed."
"When I was walking up 18 I felt the same way I did going off the first tee."
"Staying in shape is a huge advantage - at home all the miles I log on the road and run in the heat."
"These guys made a run at me but I got it done somehow down the stretch,"
"You start to get a feel for how to do it," Woods said. "There is an art to winning and I certainly believe that."
"I have more shots than I did back then. I am more experienced and I have learned how to make adjustments on the fly. I am sure I will say the same things about myself seven years from now."
All in one interview! Fantastic stuff!
"If you would have told me 12 years ago that I would have this many wins and this many majors I would have said 'There is no way',"
"I have exceeded my own expectations and I'm certainly not against that."
"Other guys have gotten tired. You see their shoulders slumping and dragging. I feel fine,"
"You should always train hard and bust your butt. Not everyone considers golf a sport and they don't treat it as such. You pay the price."
"You outwork everybody and days like today it showed."
"When I was walking up 18 I felt the same way I did going off the first tee."
"Staying in shape is a huge advantage - at home all the miles I log on the road and run in the heat."
"These guys made a run at me but I got it done somehow down the stretch,"
"You start to get a feel for how to do it," Woods said. "There is an art to winning and I certainly believe that."
"I have more shots than I did back then. I am more experienced and I have learned how to make adjustments on the fly. I am sure I will say the same things about myself seven years from now."
All in one interview! Fantastic stuff!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Random SILLINESS, pt2
Passenger 'hid monkey under hat'
The monkey was said to have been well-behaved on the flight
A man has been questioned by police at LaGuardia airport in New York after smuggling a monkey onto a flight from Florida by hiding it under his hat.
Passengers spotted the animal when it climbed out and perched on the man's ponytail, Spirit Airlines spokeswoman Alison Russell told reporters.
Ms Russell said the monkey - a marmoset - spent the remainder of the flight in the man's seat and was well-behaved.
It is unclear whether the unnamed man will face any criminal charges.
The man's journey originated in Lima, Peru. Ms Russell said it was not known how the man avoided detection there, and during a several-hour stopover in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
When passengers noticed the fist-sized primate on the flight, they asked the man "if he knew he had a monkey on him", Ms Russell said.
New York animal control officials said the monkey appeared to be healthy, the Associated Press news agency reported.
It said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was planning to quarantine the animal for a month.
After that, the monkey could be sent to a zoo, AP said.
The monkey was said to have been well-behaved on the flight
A man has been questioned by police at LaGuardia airport in New York after smuggling a monkey onto a flight from Florida by hiding it under his hat.
Passengers spotted the animal when it climbed out and perched on the man's ponytail, Spirit Airlines spokeswoman Alison Russell told reporters.
Ms Russell said the monkey - a marmoset - spent the remainder of the flight in the man's seat and was well-behaved.
It is unclear whether the unnamed man will face any criminal charges.
The man's journey originated in Lima, Peru. Ms Russell said it was not known how the man avoided detection there, and during a several-hour stopover in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
When passengers noticed the fist-sized primate on the flight, they asked the man "if he knew he had a monkey on him", Ms Russell said.
New York animal control officials said the monkey appeared to be healthy, the Associated Press news agency reported.
It said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was planning to quarantine the animal for a month.
After that, the monkey could be sent to a zoo, AP said.
Open Letter
Dear All,
to celebrate the onset of a new season and the updating of our COMPETITION to the torygraph from the times (could we not find a more right wing rabid, yet respected paper to run our competition? I think not), Nick has redesigned the banner and layout of the blog. In his typical humble way he has requested feedback on the poll, which is currently located to the right of this post. For some reason the voting is restricted to positive affirmations of the layout, and one vote each. I, for one, would like to vote for all three options, however this is not possible.
I'm sure that Nick would like to better his web skillz by getting feedback from all of you, both positive and negative. Please leave comments below with any feedback you'd like to give him.
Kind regards,
Charlotte
to celebrate the onset of a new season and the updating of our COMPETITION to the torygraph from the times (could we not find a more right wing rabid, yet respected paper to run our competition? I think not), Nick has redesigned the banner and layout of the blog. In his typical humble way he has requested feedback on the poll, which is currently located to the right of this post. For some reason the voting is restricted to positive affirmations of the layout, and one vote each. I, for one, would like to vote for all three options, however this is not possible.
I'm sure that Nick would like to better his web skillz by getting feedback from all of you, both positive and negative. Please leave comments below with any feedback you'd like to give him.
Kind regards,
Charlotte
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
PREDICTION CUP
Yay! I made it into the Boot Room. Never realised it would be so exclusive.
Here's to a great season and to some real nail-biters in the MLS PREDICTION Cup.
Here's to a great season and to some real nail-biters in the MLS PREDICTION Cup.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
First piece of randon silliness
You're Catch-22!
by Joseph Heller
Incredibly witty and funny, you have a taste for irony in all that you
see. It seems that life has put you in perpetually untenable situations, and your sense
of humor is all that gets you through them. These experiences have also made you an
ardent pacifist, though you present your message with tongue sewn into cheek. You
could coin a phrase that replaces the word "paradox" for millions of
people.
Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.
Monday, July 30, 2007
The Boot Room: A New Dawn!
Welcome back!
I trust that you're feeling limber, rested, and ready for the new season. More soon ...
I trust that you're feeling limber, rested, and ready for the new season. More soon ...
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Blog update.
Hi all -- sorry if the (Google) blog update causes you any problems.
Btw, anyone see this Federer shot?
Btw, anyone see this Federer shot?
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Football story of the day.
From the Fiver: 'An Argentinian teenager is suing a River Plate-supporting tattooist who inked a big phallus on his back instead of the Boca Juniors logo he asked for. "I could not see what he was tattooing because he didn't have a mirror. I only saw it when I got home and showed it to my parents," sobbed the unfortunate young man.'
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Opinion!
Look, it's fine for Australians to be good at Australian things. Things like wearing stubbies, saying "G'day" without embarrassment, working short hours, avoiding books, barbecuing in the middle of the January winter, and drinking weak beer. But it's really not on for them to succeed at English things like cricket and football; and not just football, but fantasy football. I blame Home Office incompetence for this outrage.
Opinion!
Opinion!
Friday, January 12, 2007
"Oh Beautiful..."
Now that the MLS is the new BLACK, do you think we should start working on a Prediction Cup for the opening games in April?
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
Affirmative action
So, since it seems that people are less interested in football and more interested in taking the piss out of Nick/England, I thought I might add this to the fray...
First ashes test
For those of you new to the game, just remember that whatever England is doing is not what you should do.
First ashes test
For those of you new to the game, just remember that whatever England is doing is not what you should do.
Monday, November 20, 2006
I love a good cardigan myself
To continue my well worn but well loved theme of posts tangentially related to football, and still encompassing my other interests, I bring you this:
spot the footballer
spot the footballer
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
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