The Zone Virtual Sports Bar, Hamilton.

by **Biltong** Tue 24 Jul 2012, 8:04 am

First topic message reminder :

Hello and welcome to the Zone Sports Bar, a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

This week the pub has set up in Sky City Hamilton, where the Crusaders take on the Chiefs in the Super XV semi final.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Bradley Wiggins, Ernie Els, Irene van Dyk, Sonny Bill Williams and his newly capped All Black team mate Sam Cane.

Ale

Previous pub. https://www.606v2.com/t32740-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-bridgend

by MBTGOG Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:22 am

PJHolybloke wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Now, now PJ, it's immoral to pay tradesmen in Arthur.

Yeah, I know, I saw that on the news last night too.. I had a phone call 36 minutes ago to tell me that she had no idea that having the cash meant so much to me, therefore she's going to cancel the cheque and give me cash on Monday - provided of course that I go there first to pick it up instead of going to start the job I'm supposed to be doing.

I wonder where the Government would put that kind of behaviour on the morality scale?

Picking up cash for a job is actually being paid for it, picking up a cheque doesn't mean a damn for at least 3 days.

Space travel has been a reality for well over 40 years, we live in the age of the information super-highway where you can electronically transfer money around the world in seconds... but it still takes at least 72 hours to validate a promise written on a piece of paper?

Trust me, some of the people I end up working with? You wouldn't spit on their promises.

Aaaaaaanyhoo, I'm off to Chester for a bit of shopping and Romanic culture, oh, and when I say a bit of shopping, I mean a TINY bit.

Thanks Bhopinder, living proof that money buys you neither class nor manners.

Ah sugar, I wish I was still in Chester so we could meet up.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:27 am

Thomond wrote:The only good player England have is Morgan and an Irish fella being good at whacking a small ball with a stick is nothin new!

So good he can't even make the team at the moment T Wink

Morning all. Had to mark a couple of England players again last night, got thrashed again. Nothing new to see here, moving right along.

by Suspicious lurker Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:28 am

Londons transport network will not cope with the Olympics, there I said it, I.promise you that I'm at least one.day the whole thing is going to go completely jubblies up

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:31 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18979353#

NI the happiest place in the UK apparantly, they must have done the survey just before the HEC final.... Whistle

by PJHolybloke Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:33 am

MBTGOG wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Now, now PJ, it's immoral to pay tradesmen in Arthur.

Yeah, I know, I saw that on the news last night too.. I had a phone call 36 minutes ago to tell me that she had no idea that having the cash meant so much to me, therefore she's going to cancel the cheque and give me cash on Monday - provided of course that I go there first to pick it up instead of going to start the job I'm supposed to be doing.

I wonder where the Government would put that kind of behaviour on the morality scale?

Picking up cash for a job is actually being paid for it, picking up a cheque doesn't mean a damn for at least 3 days.

Space travel has been a reality for well over 40 years, we live in the age of the information super-highway where you can electronically transfer money around the world in seconds... but it still takes at least 72 hours to validate a promise written on a piece of paper?

Trust me, some of the people I end up working with? You wouldn't spit on their promises.

Aaaaaaanyhoo, I'm off to Chester for a bit of shopping and Romanic culture, oh, and when I say a bit of shopping, I mean a TINY bit.

Thanks Bhopinder, living proof that money buys you neither class nor manners.

Ah sugar, I wish I was still in Chester so we could meet up.

Damn, that would've been good. We're stopping at the Best Western by the station, any restaurant tips Munster? ~~No pressure, but I'm off in 30 minutes~~. Very Happy

That never happened, OK?

I've got a "smart" phone - you know, the type of phone with a processing capacity that exceeds that of it's owner.

LMFAO Laugh

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:34 am

Hoog wrote:Londons transport network will not cope with the Olympics, there I said it, I.promise you that I'm at least one.day the whole thing is going to go completely jubblies up

As long as I get to and from the beach volleyball on Saturday, and to Gatwick next Thursday, I don't much care Wink

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:36 am

rodders wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18979353#

NI the happiest place in the UK apparantly, they must have done the survey just before the HEC final....

A girl in my netball team's (Ulster fan) boyfriend was the pitch-invader post-match at the HEC final. Apparently he got off with nothing more than being thrown out of the ground (normal practice is a life ban from the stadium) because he convinced the security guys that "Ulster fans always go on the pitch after the match" clap

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:38 am

Did anyone else have a wry smile when Phillips Idowu made a public statement through his agent saying how disappointed he was that the BOC had made a public statement that they were asking for his medical records?

by MBTGOG Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:42 am

PJHolybloke wrote:
MBTGOG wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Now, now PJ, it's immoral to pay tradesmen in Arthur.

Yeah, I know, I saw that on the news last night too.. I had a phone call 36 minutes ago to tell me that she had no idea that having the cash meant so much to me, therefore she's going to cancel the cheque and give me cash on Monday - provided of course that I go there first to pick it up instead of going to start the job I'm supposed to be doing.

I wonder where the Government would put that kind of behaviour on the morality scale?

Picking up cash for a job is actually being paid for it, picking up a cheque doesn't mean a damn for at least 3 days.

Space travel has been a reality for well over 40 years, we live in the age of the information super-highway where you can electronically transfer money around the world in seconds... but it still takes at least 72 hours to validate a promise written on a piece of paper?

Trust me, some of the people I end up working with? You wouldn't spit on their promises.

Aaaaaaanyhoo, I'm off to Chester for a bit of shopping and Romanic culture, oh, and when I say a bit of shopping, I mean a TINY bit.

Thanks Bhopinder, living proof that money buys you neither class nor manners.

Ah sugar, I wish I was still in Chester so we could meet up.

Damn, that would've been good. We're stopping at the Best Western by the station, any restaurant tips Munster? ~~No pressure, but I'm off in 30 minutes~~.

That never happened, OK?

I've got a "smart" phone - you know, the type of phone with a processing capacity that exceeds that of it's owner.

LMFAO

Depends on what kind of food you like. Hickorys down on the river is a nice place for an evening meal. But if you're a fan of ale, my tip would to go to the Tap Brewery on Lower Bridge Street, where you can get some lovely local ale and some fantastic food which I know Rava would recommend.

by **Notch** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 9:51 am

Kiwireddevil wrote:
rodders wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18979353#

NI the happiest place in the UK apparantly, they must have done the survey just before the HEC final....

A girl in my netball team's (Ulster fan) boyfriend was the pitch-invader post-match at the HEC final. Apparently he got off with nothing more than being thrown out of the ground (normal practice is a life ban from the stadium) because he convinced the security guys that "Ulster fans always go on the pitch after the match"

That guy was an idiot. I wanted nothing more than to see him get smacked in the face. Hard.

by Rava Wed 25 Jul 2012, 10:03 am

MBTGOG wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
MBTGOG wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Now, now PJ, it's immoral to pay tradesmen in Arthur.

Yeah, I know, I saw that on the news last night too.. I had a phone call 36 minutes ago to tell me that she had no idea that having the cash meant so much to me, therefore she's going to cancel the cheque and give me cash on Monday - provided of course that I go there first to pick it up instead of going to start the job I'm supposed to be doing.

I wonder where the Government would put that kind of behaviour on the morality scale?

Picking up cash for a job is actually being paid for it, picking up a cheque doesn't mean a damn for at least 3 days.

Space travel has been a reality for well over 40 years, we live in the age of the information super-highway where you can electronically transfer money around the world in seconds... but it still takes at least 72 hours to validate a promise written on a piece of paper?

Trust me, some of the people I end up working with? You wouldn't spit on their promises.

Aaaaaaanyhoo, I'm off to Chester for a bit of shopping and Romanic culture, oh, and when I say a bit of shopping, I mean a TINY bit.

Thanks Bhopinder, living proof that money buys you neither class nor manners.

Ah sugar, I wish I was still in Chester so we could meet up.

Damn, that would've been good. We're stopping at the Best Western by the station, any restaurant tips Munster? ~~No pressure, but I'm off in 30 minutes~~.

That never happened, OK?

I've got a "smart" phone - you know, the type of phone with a processing capacity that exceeds that of it's owner.

LMFAO

Depends on what kind of food you like. Hickorys down on the river is a nice place for an evening meal. But if you're a fan of ale, my tip would to go to the Tap Brewery on Lower Bridge Street, where you can get some lovely local ale and some fantastic food which I know Rava would recommend.

100% Recommend this place. Wish I could have sampled more of the ale as well but I had to drive back to Macclesfield that day.

Hard to believe thats more than a year ago now Munsty. Sad

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 10:06 am

Yeah smack him Kiwi!

Actually I have no recollection of a pitch invader...must have been crying into my magners at that stage.... Sad

Anyone know what the average rent is for a 1 bedroom apartment in belshaft, or even some decent areas near the city centre?

by PJHolybloke Wed 25 Jul 2012, 10:09 am

Rava wrote:
MBTGOG wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
MBTGOG wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Now, now PJ, it's immoral to pay tradesmen in Arthur.

Yeah, I know, I saw that on the news last night too.. I had a phone call 36 minutes ago to tell me that she had no idea that having the cash meant so much to me, therefore she's going to cancel the cheque and give me cash on Monday - provided of course that I go there first to pick it up instead of going to start the job I'm supposed to be doing.

I wonder where the Government would put that kind of behaviour on the morality scale?

Picking up cash for a job is actually being paid for it, picking up a cheque doesn't mean a damn for at least 3 days.

Space travel has been a reality for well over 40 years, we live in the age of the information super-highway where you can electronically transfer money around the world in seconds... but it still takes at least 72 hours to validate a promise written on a piece of paper?

Trust me, some of the people I end up working with? You wouldn't spit on their promises.

Aaaaaaanyhoo, I'm off to Chester for a bit of shopping and Romanic culture, oh, and when I say a bit of shopping, I mean a TINY bit.

Thanks Bhopinder, living proof that money buys you neither class nor manners.

Ah sugar, I wish I was still in Chester so we could meet up.

Damn, that would've been good. We're stopping at the Best Western by the station, any restaurant tips Munster? ~~No pressure, but I'm off in 30 minutes~~.

That never happened, OK?

I've got a "smart" phone - you know, the type of phone with a processing capacity that exceeds that of it's owner.

LMFAO

Depends on what kind of food you like. Hickorys down on the river is a nice place for an evening meal. But if you're a fan of ale, my tip would to go to the Tap Brewery on Lower Bridge Street, where you can get some lovely local ale and some fantastic food which I know Rava would recommend.

100% Recommend this place. Wish I could have sampled more of the ale as well but I had to drive back to Macclesfield that day.

Hard to believe thats more than a year ago now Munsty.

Got that, if it's good enough for you Rav.

The Tap tonight and Hickory's tomorrow. Wagons roll!

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 25 Jul 2012, 10:12 am

Gaffe-tastic:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18971686

by MBTGOG Wed 25 Jul 2012, 10:23 am

Is that really more than a year ago? Wow!

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 11:06 am

So the Olympics have officially started. Have to add the 24 channells covering it later. Think I can pick them all up.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/info/bbc_olympics_channels.shtml Might be worth adding to the OP of here Kiwi and maybe a global sticky?

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 11:38 am

So there's 1.6bns worth of oil off the coast of Cork, you must be well chuffed Thom?

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 11:43 am

We have always known there's oil on the west coast of Cork Rodders, I think where it's found isn't far from the family house, pity we got rid of our boat!

If it brings jobs into the area and a good boost to Ireland it's hardly a bad thing.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:18 pm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18980974

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:19 pm

That is not that surprising to be honest Lucky. Interstingly a family memer of a victim of the Columbine shooting agreed with me that it's the laws not guns that are the problem.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:22 pm

What do you mean by that, Thomond?

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:28 pm

It's not surprising that the numbers buying guns have increased, a good deal of Americans will have the mentality, which is somewhat crazy that "Well if I had my gun, I coulda shot him 6 times before he hit the ground".

As for the whole laws/guns thing, guns are a fabric of American society and many enjoy shooting for sport (I enjoyed it when I took part) the problem is that in some states guns are so easy to get, in Colorado they don't do a background check for example. The laws are the problem, state laws really.

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:34 pm

Thomond wrote:As for the whole laws/guns thing, guns are a fabric of American society and many enjoy shooting for sport (I enjoyed it when I took part) the problem is that in some states guns are so easy to get, in Colorado they don't do a background check for example. The laws are the problem, state laws really.

Correct me if I'm wrong but the guy behind the shootings was a PHD student with no prior record?

In that case what differences would a background check have made?

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:36 pm

A psychiatric test, some states delve deep into the records. Also some other states keep a record of what you're buying and he would have had ot have been scrutinised more to get all the weapons he had.

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:38 pm

So he'd be scrutinised more but ultimately he'd still have the weapons.

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:40 pm

No he probably wouldn't.

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:47 pm

Based on what Thomond.

Do you know that this guy would have failed a psychiatric test?

He certainly wouldn't have failed a background check which is what your original suggestion was.

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:49 pm

On the record. If Colorado had stricter laws, they wouldn't have lt these guys buy all the weapons he had unless he had a pretty good reason. You can't just go and buy out a whole gun shop in most states. They check your records clearly and don't sell it to you if you have a great deal of guns!

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:51 pm

So how many guns would you say he should have been able to buy?

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:52 pm

You usually get 2 or so before you they wonder what the feic you're doing.

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:53 pm

How many people can you kill in a crowded place with 2 guns?

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 12:56 pm

A heck of a lot less. I have mentioned before about concealed weapons in public places so by all rights the gun shouldn't have been in the theatre.

(As far as I know in some states you are not allowed bring your gun outside of the home unless going to a shooting range within a certain radius, special permits etc can be got for greater use)

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 1:02 pm

How many casualties are acceptable so that the gun lovers can enjoy their sport?

How exactly do you enforce a law that prevents you from taking your gun outside a certain radius of your house?

Do these guns omit GPS signals that alert the authorities or is their a stop and search done on every street?

How would you suggest that the police clamp down on concealed weapons? Metal detectors in every public place?

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 1:04 pm

Most places, mals have metal detectors already a few more places isn't a big deal.

by **rodders** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 1:11 pm

I would say that the fact that metal detectors are needed at all is a very big deal indeed. Especially in the land of the free and home of the brave.

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 1:12 pm

It wouldn't be a huge issue, I would think. Anyone I've come across in my travels seemed cool with the idea, I think you fail to realise most Americans want stricter laws.

by PJHolybloke Wed 25 Jul 2012, 1:19 pm

Sitting in the Brewery Tap supping on a nice pint of Merlyn and waiting for my rarebit to arrive. Proper Welshed-up I am. Very Happy

Munsty,

Rav,

by Suspicious lurker Wed 25 Jul 2012, 1:36 pm

I've encountered a problem today, with this fine weather its become superb.for having a bit of a perv on the ladies, we all do it nothing wrong with it.

However there is a new fashion with the teens these days, really short hot pants, bow when I was 16-17 the girls wore hot pants as well but not like these. I can only describe these as denim knickers, these girls are 16/17 I shouldnt want to look at them but then again......... Laugh

I tell ya if they were my kids I wouldn't let them out of the house dressed like that

by PJHolybloke Wed 25 Jul 2012, 1:47 pm

Agreed Hoog, but I would add that they really should stop making them any bigger than a size 14. Just seen a size 24 butt in a "pair" of size 16 "shorts".

Going to have to have another pint of Merlyn now to get over it.

by **Pal Joey** Wed 25 Jul 2012, 1:55 pm

Hard to stop them Hoog.

I had a neighbour here about 8 years ago (single Mum) whose daughter was aged about 6 or 7 in about 2004. Tiny little kid then.

I was at a barbeque last summer and the Mum snaps at the daughter... "are you going to offer Tom some of that (food)... you remember him don't you?" I turned around and nearly get my face ripped off by her knockers. She was wearing hardly anything and the shoes made her well over 6'. The cheeky smile really caught me by surprise.

Later on I heard them arguing in the kitchen. Turns out she wants some belly button jewellery. Her Mum says: "I've told you before... you'll have to wait until you are at least 16!" What can you do except try and keep a responsible face when the mother looked at my reaction to their 'family discussion'. Smile

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 2:57 pm

If you get a chance writers, have a look at the latest, will not interest you but if you can thanks!

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 25 Jul 2012, 3:03 pm

I'm not allowed to look, I'm not qualified as a writer 'cos I don't have a badge. raspberry

by MBTGOG Wed 25 Jul 2012, 3:08 pm

PJ,

You're making me jealous!

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 3:12 pm

Think some people can look even if they don't have a badge. Regardless it will bore the arse of you .Will just leave Kiwi read it as usual Wink

by PenfroPete Wed 25 Jul 2012, 4:20 pm

PJHolybloke wrote: Well, it's no where near as valid as your whine Rev, but in for a penny...

Did my good deed for the day first thing this morning, pulled over a poor old dear who was running on a flat, when I say running on a flat, you could smell the burning rubber at 40mph and her rim looked like a 50p piece. :

Jebus PJ

, not sure I want you staying at mine after all Whistle

by ChequeredJersey Wed 25 Jul 2012, 4:35 pm

Hoog wrote:I've encountered a problem today, with this fine weather its become superb.for having a bit of a perv on the ladies, we all do it nothing wrong with it.

However there is a new fashion with the teens these days, really short hot pants, bow when I was 16-17 the girls wore hot pants as well but not like these. I can only describe these as denim knickers, these girls are 16/17 I shouldnt want to look at them but then again.........

I tell ya if they were my kids I wouldn't let them out of the house dressed like that

Plus in Western countries, girls and boys are often sexually and physically maturing earlier than is "traditional". I've run into the problem (well, found out before it was a problem) of meeting a 15 year old who I would swear was 19/20. Got to be careful

by Thomond Wed 25 Jul 2012, 7:21 pm

Man United coming to the cross, 30 months ago we didn't have a club, startign from the ground up, power of fans, sticking together, a bit of luck and entrepeneurship.

Unbelievable day.

by Hound_of_Harrow Wed 25 Jul 2012, 7:24 pm

Evening all???

Tumbleweed

Reading back, has everyone been arrested.
Whistle

by Gibson Wed 25 Jul 2012, 7:56 pm

Thomond wrote:Man United coming to the cross, 30 months ago we didn't have a club, startign from the ground up, power of fans, sticking together, a bit of luck and entrepeneurship.

Unbelievable day.

Made up for ya T. I know just how much your local club means to you. Wish there were more of you.

Love it, man.

by ChequeredJersey Wed 25 Jul 2012, 7:57 pm

Finally seeing Batman today with the housemates. V excited

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