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If you have time, it'd be worth a train ride to Verona also, a really lovely, walkable city. It's popular but never feels quite as much of a tourist trap as Venice (which is still amazing). We were there a couple of weeks ago and it was hotter than reactor 2 at Chernobyl but plenty of nice cafes an...

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Walked most of the Mendip Way in June, until my back seized up, ironically on the easy stretch into Frome! Then a long weekend in Airbnb in Cotswolds. Looking to go to Venice area in September, to research my wife's ancestry in Padua area. Joining up with an Italian couple who are from Padua area (n...

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Have a look at oxygenbicycles.com - I'm no expert, but I have an S-Cross ST which handles farm tracks and rough paths, whilst allowing a pannier on top of rack at rear for a few tools and drink bottle etc. Also have a bag on cross bar for maps, mobile, binocs. Love it - it gets me out and about on o...

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I've visited all those you mention (except the Philippines) and you will not regret it whichever you choose! How long are you going for? I would say two weeks minimum if travelling so far. Bali - it was 40years ago and backpacking around, staying in local losmen (£2/night was expensive!) - Aussies n...

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I don't drink beer at home except during a hot summers day, sat out in the garden, when my preference is Hoegaarden (sometimes with a slice), maybe a supermaket weissbeer, or Leffe (slight banana tones). Will keep an eye out for the recommendations made on here. When out in a pub, I look for the 'bl...

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NL Claret wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 17, 2024 7:05 pm
Didn’t realise Roy Keane will be his father in law

"It's not done and dusted yet" said Keane (tongue in cheek) - you gotta love him!

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Kane has been our best midfielder for years!

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ISpeds00 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 28, 2024 4:36 pm
I WANT TO SMASH MY TV TO PIECES

I want to smash your TV to pieces, too!

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It would be interesting to find out when LCFC decided to change their date for submitting their accounts from 31st May in 2022 to 30th June in 2023 - is this possible?

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Count me in!

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Recently returned from Brazil, thought I would let folks know how we got on... Family friend suggested Fazenda San Francisco on southern edge of the Pantanal, between Corumba & Campo Grande. Managed to get a very reasonably priced 4 day package, albeit not a specialised wildlife photography package....

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I always thought the tactic of Wood playing 'on the shoulder' was pointless - even if he managed to stay onside, he didn't have the pace to get away from the defender. The tactic should(?) have been for him to feign it, but at the last moment drop back a yard to receive the ball to his chest/feet an...

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Thanks, dande. I've had quick look at their site - it looks like they offer full-on trips for several days; if it was just myself I would love it, but my wife doesn't share my love of nature! I'll enquire to see if they can organise a 3night trip (I should have been more specific in my original post...

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After days of trawling internet sites, it suddenly came to me – consult the Font of All Knowledge – UpTheClarets! Visiting Brazil in June/July for several weeks (mainly visiting wife’s family) and I’ve always wanted to see the Pantanal and its wildlife, especially jaguars & giant otters. Has anybody...

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Why was Wunderkind Foden not playing tonight.... oh, hang on...

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A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences: • a handball offence (except for the goalkeeper within their penalty area) • holds an opponent • impedes an opponent with contact IFAB Law 12 (above) is what Jordan should have been looking at. I don't know where he is...

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Just about every foul ever committed is by a player watching the ball!!

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The AVAR spells out exactly why it's a foul. And they just ignore him From IFAB VAR protocol : • The VAR is connected to the communication system being used by the match officials and can hear everything they say; the VAR can only speak to the referee by pushing a button (to avoid the referee being...

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Did Alan Ball play in white boots - and got some serious stick for doing so (if he did)?

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getbennyon wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 16, 2023 8:07 pm
Outcoached by Dyche.

Nothing to do with him having much better players to work with, then?

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When a goal has been scored or for a handball penalty claim not given/given, VAR/ref conversation should be along the lines of: VAR : ball has hit defenders hand/arm - did you see it? Ref : yes, I saw it and considered it too close/not deliberate/hit other part of body first Stick with on-field deci...

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Hi, Phil. You can e-mail me at 'ottclaret59@gmail.com'. Moustache would definitely be Marty - Scud is more Freddie Mercury (he'll kill me for that!). My brother saw Trev at the Spurs game, they rang me for a quick chat but signal was lousy. Trev loves it up there! Greg - where are you in Oz? I backp...

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Hi, Phil & Craig. Hope you had a good trip up today - let's hope we have some Robbie Blake & Beast heroics tonight! Say hi to any of the old gang you bump in to from me. Get back to me when you can, to arrange a meet - sorry to hear you have health problems - we can swap stories over a pint - is it ...

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I know Pete via his daughter. We went to uni together back in the day and would travel to away games on the train. You went to Uni with Anna? Take this as a compliment, but I always assumed you were, shall we say, a more mature poster! But then again, the years have rolled by... We may have met - u...

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Thanks, Rowls.

Are you an old SW Claret, or do you know Pete from elsewhere?

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Hi, Phil.

Do you fancy meeting up for that drink one lunchtime? Maybe in the Digby Tap?

Perhaps Pete LeF could join us - does he read/post on here, or are you in touch with him?

Cheers,

PW

UTSWC!!

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If you are on the receiving end of a foul and need treatment you shouldn‘t be punished for it. I have always thought it illogical the the team whose player offended against has to leave the pitch, whilst the team whose player committed the offence carries on at full strength :( ! At the minimum, bo...

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There is a dire shortage of proof readers these days... I hope they didn't copy it from the Cup.

At least it wasn't Barnsely!

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pompeyclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:02 pm
Would anyone feel right taking 3 points by default if they can't fulfill their fixture

Fair dinkum, cobber!

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ottclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 27, 2023 2:20 pm
I may have missed them but I can add :

Botswana
Namibia
Zimbabwe

if not already crossed off!

Technically, I could also have been to Zambia as well, as border between Zimbabwe & Zambia runs through the Zambezi where I did white-water rafting!

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I may have missed them but I can add :

Botswana
Namibia
Zimbabwe

if not already crossed off!

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For location, Hotel das Cataratus, Foz do Iguacu, Brazilian side of the most beautiful set of waterfalls in the world (imo)!

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Hi, Sherborne Phil. I was the one who had to change into my suit on coach to go in brother-in-laws box for a season (or two?). I now usually travel with Scud, Jen & Barney when I can get to games. Spotted you at Ashton Gate - but too far away to get to. Glad to hear you have ST - are you teaming up ...

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Born in Church, Accrington - to commemorate, we won the League! Moved to Clayton around '69, started going regularly to games in '72 whilst at Accy Grammar for O-levels, college up Sandy Lane for A's; went on to Sheffield Poly, then exiled to Exeter for work. Lived in Exminster for 20-odd yrs, then ...

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Has to be B@stards 5-0 at Deadwood. Brother-in-law was a BFC director at the time and got my other bro-in-law & myself in their hospitality area, with seats in the main stand. Was sat next to one of my all-time favourites, Ian Brennan. Desperately thinking of something to say to him, I asked if he h...

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I think it was the short easy passes where he has looked sloppy recently. This is what I have noticed, this season- and he isn't the only one, in that respect. He is obviously told by Dyche to play those longer balls, and mostly does it very well, sometimes they do balloon a bit, which makes it mor...

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In another thread, you have asked for any questions you could put to Mike Riley when you meet him - you have given the first question in your report - 'what is the point of VAR?' It hasn't reduced number of contentious decisions, hasn't evened out bias against smaller, unfashionable clubs and has su...

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For their second goal, should VAR not check the 'attacking phase of play' for any infringements ?

As this started when JBG was wrestled to the ground, could SD/Mee not ask for VAR to look at it (assuming they didn't) - or was it reviewed?

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For their second goal, should VAR not check the 'attacking phase of play' for any infringements ?

As this started when JBG was wrestled to the ground, could SD/Mee not ask for VAR to look at it (assuming they didn't)?

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... you can't stay awake to watch MOTD 'live' - but you are up so early on Sunday morning you have time to watch on iplayer before the repeat starts!

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Disappointing 10 on Devon (lived there for 38 years and still work there!). 11 for SE Asia - backpacked from Singapore to Golden Triangle (again, nearly 40 years ago!), and have been back for a few holidays. Should really have got a couple more, but jumped in too quickly with my answers. Had no idea...

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On the way to becoming Champions of England (2nd time)!

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Just the one...

Does she?

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Does great chips (ordinary and sweet potato) and onion rings (from frozen). Instructions say to soak chips in water for while, but we don't - just dry them before adding oil, a bit of salt & pepper. Recently started cooking my chicken pieces in it (just for myself - wife has gone all vegan on me!) -...

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Thanks - pretty pleased with them myself! He is a bit of a star, so I can't take all the credit!

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Thanks - pretty pleased with them myself!

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That seems to have worked, so here is another unusual shot in that he doesn't normally allow other birds to be on feeder at the same time.

Saw him with a youngster yesterday, haven't got a decent shot of that yet.

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Working from home, I have had my desk set up looking out on to our bird feeder. Woody is regular visitor and I can't resist snapping a few shot off.
Not sure how to post pictures but I will give it a go...

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