The day the banks stayed closed!

the original kimble · Post by **the original kimble** » Mon May 29, 2006 3:57 pm

The day the banks stayed closed,
or
We are The Champions!

Woke up early to the sound of driving rain beating a staccato beat against the window and a long list of things to do. That list would keep the workforce of a small construction company busy for the month of June, so I went looking for a quote. Then I remembered that we are The Champions and the sun came out.

Decided to eat petit dÃ©jeuner sur la patio so sauntered forth to buy a croissant and a morning paper. The north wind strengthened and dried things up real quick while I read all about how we became The Champions.

On inspecting the fridge I noticed that Mrs tok, who had to go to work on account that she doesnâ€™t like rugby, had left without her wee packed lunch, so I headed off down the peninsula with meals on wheels. With the sun visor lowered to reduce the celebratory glare and Dylan explaining why he was â€˜not goinâ€™ to work on Maggieâ€™s farm no more,â€™ I put the MAZMobile through its paces and reflected on a perfect day â€“ the banks are closed and we are The Champions.

I think tonight we will have a barbeque, listen to Pink Floyd and watch the sun go down over the bay. And as it slips reluctantly behind the rim, scattering fiery embers in its wake, I may smile contently in the certain knowledge that we are The Champions!

Kimble

Gary · Post by **Gary** » Mon May 29, 2006 4:05 pm

Must admit I was surprised that the government arranged a holiday to celebrate our winning the League. Should we offer that nice Mr Blair honorary

membership of the URSC?

Red Hand Supporter · Post by **Red Hand Supporter** » Mon May 29, 2006 4:11 pm

Nah, some how i doubt he'd even look after an Ulster mans coat than do something for us!

A bbq and some pink floyd sounds great! Instead of "Another Brick in the Wall", it should me another trophy in the cabinet

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Mon May 29, 2006 4:12 pm

Steady on Gary , thats going a bit far

Big Ian and Gerry perhaps but Tony would lower the tone of the organisation

backofthepack · Post by **backofthepack** » Mon May 29, 2006 5:30 pm

we don't get a day off though so its a bit pointless

moondance · Post by **moondance** » Mon May 29, 2006 6:14 pm

Sitting in the conservatory basking in the sunshine (there's a feckin gale force wind blowing across the garden), enjoying a nice cold drink.

Ice cold Magners from my favourite glass - it's engraved with the words "European Rugby Cup Winners 1999 - Ulster".

Don't think I'll ever be able to drink Magners again without thinking of one Friday night in May 06 when I downed large quantities of the stuff in the "Rosie" while watching my beloved provinve being crowned Celtic League Champions.

Next season - Magners Celtic League - promotions? free samples? something I can drink in the beer tent?.

backofthepack · Post by **backofthepack** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:21 pm

how dare you drink the drink of the gunners who can't even put out a decent team for us

for dog and ulcer · Post by **for dog and ulcer** » Mon May 29, 2006 9:43 pm

BOTP

I don't think that was the fault of the Gunners.

Anyway is Magners not made in Ireland?

backofthepack · Post by **backofthepack** » Tue May 30, 2006 4:51 pm

maybe but they're sponsoring edinburgh

moondance · Post by **moondance** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:21 pm

I assume next season when they sponsor the Celtic League, you won't go to any matches as a matter of principle?

I assume by your "logic" that I am being disloyal to Ulster by banking elsewhere than BoI?

When Smithwicks sponsored the team, I didn't drink the stuff because I don't like beer......

But then you wouldn't remember those days, you weren't even born then!

backofthepack · Post by **backofthepack** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:27 pm

I assume they will stop their sponsorship deal with edinburgh as a matter of priciple so they are not seen as favouring any team in their league.
I also assume your taking a huge over rection to what i said with tongue firmly in cheek.

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:32 pm

They have already a deal with Edinburgh until July 2007.

backofthepack · Post by **backofthepack** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:43 pm

is that not a bit dodgy though if they do sponsor the tournament. they mightn't recieve a changleng bro at all next season.

moondance · Post by **moondance** » Tue May 30, 2006 9:13 pm

As you are only 13, I can't buy you a pint of the stuff.

backofthepack · Post by **backofthepack** » Wed May 31, 2006 8:58 pm

oh no im so disapointed

not that you would anyway