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Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:48 am
by big mervyn
justinr73 wrote: Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:51 pm I think he always had a dry sense of humour.

He was just very bloody professional!

8 finals in 9 years.
Have to say, he is one of those that I've grown to like in retirement after absolutely hating him all thru the 80s.

Selby is probably the modern equivalent. Likely too consistent for Ronnie over 33 frames.

btw Here's a tenuous link to fame. I played snooker with John Parrott's brother in the early 80s. Decent player, if not in his brother's league, and capable of beating anyone in Liverpool Student Union even when giving them a healthy start.

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:22 am
by big mervyn
Ironically, it was Selby who cracked under the mental pressure.
Ronnie not treating his safety shots with the respect they deserved? WTAF? Done up like a kipper mate. :lol:

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:40 pm
by big mervyn
Spotted in Cork City Image

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:06 am
by for dog and ulcer
My favourite here was at Avoniel near the entrance to the leisure centre: " Tom King is a specky bar steward". In-depth political analysis.

Except it wasn't bar steward. :roll:

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 4:30 pm
by rumncoke
Spotted many years ago in ANN St

above an entry sign

Have you ever been up


Joy's Entry

also

DILL (do) Road

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:34 am
by big mervyn
Finally, I might get some redress 😅


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Due to the warnings/Orders from the Government of The United State of America, The countries of Nigeria, Benin Republic,Ghana and Bokinafaso following the meeting held by the four countries on the advise of The British High Commission, have decided to compensate the victims of scam activities by their citizens, as a result of retrieval of valuable properties and money from the suspected scammers arrested by the Interpol Security Network in Western Africa and in an attempt to reconcile West Africa with such affected countries as yours the Sum of US$750,000.00 has been mapped out as recompense to each victim and the NFIU mapped out payment by ATM debit card as the only genuinely certified means of payment, hence your recompense amount has been loaded in an ATM debit Card which shall be mailed to you through which you can make your daily withdrawals until you exhaust your compensation amount of $750,000.00 at a daily withdrawal limit of US$5,000.00 and a daily $50,000 transfer limit from the ATM Debit Card by making use ATM Machines or POS.

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Secretary to the CONSULAR,
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Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:39 pm
by big mervyn
About 12 years ago in the midst of the recession I used one of those ambulance chasing outfits to take a case against my mortgage endowment provider claiming I has been misled as to the risk/benefits. They secured £2k compensation less 25% commission. The policy matured today and exceeded the target amount by £7.44. Result😀

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 7:58 pm
by solidarity
I reckon with this and your December windfall we can all look forward to a round of drinks at the first friendly of the year at Ravers. :thumleft: :thumleft: :thumleft:

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:43 pm
by Bobbievee
for dog and ulcer wrote: Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:06 am My favourite here was at Avoniel near the entrance to the leisure centre: " Tom King is a specky bar steward". In-depth political analysis.

Except it wasn't bar steward. :roll:
I spent many years wondering what " FTP and BOC" meant ( spotted in lower Woodstock road, mid 70s). Couldn't think what the British Oxygen Company had done in the political sense.
Then saw it spelt out in full under Tates Avenue bridge when returning from a match at Windsor. But never did find out what the Bishop of Clogher had said or done to be elevated to such illustrious company.

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 11:42 pm
by big mervyn
I saw FTG on the Lower Ormeau. Can anybody enlighten me?

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:46 pm
by solidarity
Government?
Garda?
Glens?
Greenpeace?

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:42 pm
by big mervyn
solidarity wrote: Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:46 pm Government?
Garda?
Glens?
Greenpeace?
Government was my best guess. Which one though?

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:51 pm
by Dave
Freedom that's gone.

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:58 am
by BaggyTrousers
What a joyous morning, I hear that the Bouncing Chech's daughter has been convicted of five federal charges: sex trafficking of a minor, transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and three related counts of conspiracy. Her crimes relate many to her dead/murdered pal Epstein however there are a string of other potential names for whom the excrement may hit the Expelair, most interesting, one Prince Andrew.

Hopefully in January he will also be convicted, does anyone believe his blatant lies about not knowing his accuser?

Poor old Betty, first she loses Phil the Racist, now she may see the disgrace of Randrew. Off with his head. >threaten

Re: What makes you happy

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 9:48 am
by big mervyn
BaggyTrousers wrote: Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:58 am What a joyous morning, I hear that the Bouncing Chech's daughter has been convicted of five federal charges: sex trafficking of a minor, transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and three related counts of conspiracy. Her crimes relate many to her dead/murdered pal Epstein however there are a string of other potential names for whom the excrement may hit the Expelair, most interesting, one Prince Andrew.

Hopefully in January he will also be convicted, does anyone believe his blatant lies about not knowing his accuser?

Poor old Betty, first she loses Phil the Racist, now she may see the disgrace of Randrew. Off with his head. >threaten
I hear he's sweating like a blind lesbian in a fish shop ...