Laddy Muck

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ETA: I don't normally venture into the Drawing > Room - am I allowed to have smileys?! You are permitted to use smileys. However, you may wish to know that the Drawing Room Moderator will not be amused if you quote "Homer Simpson", sing or flirt. Standards must be maintained. :)) Edited to say: I don't mind being "recycled" once I've snuffed it!

What in the name of Jesus, Mary and Joseph was the ref. doing today at the Eastbourne match? Anyone else attend? Shocking refereeing (in my not so humble opinion). He appeared to lose control of the game on several occasions. As for that penalty, the lack of yellow cards and those fights...TERRIBLE! Still, we won. :) -------------- GET IN THERE HAMLET!

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A hopeless effort. Not at all, Star Bob Star. Deactivation successful. I repeat. Deactivation successful.

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I love Oztumer too. He is quite incredible and an absolute joy to watch. So much skill there...I'm betting it won't be long before someone poaches him. Talentspotters were at the previous game and were eyeing him very closely...old fashioned pens and notebooks and all. The DH reserves lost tonight. :( ------------ GET IN THERE HAMLET!

I have never watched X Factor. It's true. Not even a snippet on someone else's telly.

giantbears Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ooh Laddy Muck I am a dual Hamlet and MCFC support > - shall we fight? We shall fight with confidence and strength...whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight at the football ground, we shall fight on the pitch and in the streets, we shall fight in the Etihad, we shall fight at the Theatre of Dreams, we shall fight on the terraces, WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER! See you on the 9th December! ;-)

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Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do people suddenly become so different on their > fiftieth birthday that they feel the need to stop > doing the things they used to do and suddenly > start mixing only with other people who have also > reached their fiftieth birthday? > > I thought this sort of thinking had stopped years > ago - how very sad to find that it hasn't. > > We are all individuals with all sorts of different > interests - why define us by our ages? > > I'm in my sixties, and I'd run a mile if I thought > I was going anywhere where anybody under 50 was > excluded... > > Now I'll go back to my crochet and jam making - > oh, I forgot, the younger generation are into > those now, aren't they, better find something more > suited to my mature years. Not. Well said, Sue. --------------- AND THE OVER FIFTIES GO MARCHING ON ON ON!

Heeeeeeee...dual supporter...with a pink and blue scarf to prove it! Would be nice to see you at Champion Hill soon, 3 little piggies :)) --------------------- GET IN THERE HAMLET!

FatherJack Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I saw him earlier this evening and showed him your > post, he was > chuffed and his colleague promised to tell their > Sergeant. Are you SERIOUS FatherJack? That is AWESOME. Thank you SO much. He was such a lovely man; very conscientious and walked with me quite a while until I recognised my surroundings (which turned out to be very close to home). He clearly loves his job. I am sure my "detour" made him late too...he was on his way to check into a Station. Bless him. I really hope his superiors appreciate him. He stands out. @ Sue: thank you! (Glad to see your "smileys" are back...your posts weren't the same without them :)) !) @ Huguenot: if it had been you that had appeared, I'd have thrown a manky pork pie at you and run in the opposite direction! AHAHAHAHHAAAAAA... @ Vik: United and Christmas hats have similarities, I grant you, but they are definitely NOT the same. Tutt Tutt!

Good spotting Vik - it was indeed a red and white hat; a Manchester United hat to be precise! :))

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yellow card and no cigar....open goal missed B)

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ...LM, before you rush and buy tickets for the West > Ham game, remember it's a mid-week fixture, > probably why they are available to non-members... Spot on RD...can't do midweek...thanks. EDITED TO ADD: 12,600 :))

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > LM, if you wanted just one ticket and you weren't > bothered where you sat, I'd suggest buying from a > tout outside the ground on match day. Getting two > tickets side by side is a bit hit and miss though... > You could try one of the ticket exchange websites > Lots on the web...> http://redmancunian.com/forum/viewtopic... > You could also try contacting one of the > London/South East based supporters clubs to see if > they have spare tickets...Might also be worth checking > the Manchester Evening News website, may pay to place an > advert... I am actually looking for 2 tickets...have been waiting 40 years+ for this so would like decent seats too...(birthday treat from hubby for next year :) ). Thanks for your input though, red devil...you've provided some ideas I hadn't thought about. As for touts...no offence...but I just don't trust them...shifty...the lotta them lol... Annasfield Wrote: --------------------------------------------------------- > Don't pay a tout...It's not difficult to find tickets, > all you had to do was look on the website. The West Ham game > is on general sale... I did look at that site, Annasfield, but I need a weekend match (WH is on a Weds.). Still, I appreciate your input (especially as you don't post as much as you used to). Thanks to anyone else I have missed and to those who emailed me privately. It doesn't seem such a minefield now, and I feel sure I shall have something in the next few days. Can't wait!

...who escorted me close to my home tonight following getting completely lost around the back streets of Peckham on a diversion due to the very sad stabbing this evening. I was beginning to get quite distressed until you appeared. THANK YOU! I hope you (and your boss) see this.

Thanks Maxxi. I did join as a member last season, but there was little available and when I did find something I realised that I could only buy the one ticket (booooo) - something I hadn't realised till the last second, so I haven't renewed my membership this year. However, thanks for your input; am especially grateful for the maths and will look into your tips.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Guess it depends on what you think is a rip off. I > think footy tickets are disgustingly over priced > these days. Off to Anfield on the 17th for the > first time since I left Liverpool 11 years ago, > and can't believe the prices! Sure, these things aren't cheap...it's the same with tickets for the threatre, the ballet, the opera etc. I am happy to pay (or at least hubby is! :)) ) the going rate as this is going to be a massive treat for me. However, I do resent the payment of an extra - say minimum ?25 - on top of the face value of each ticket. Or is ?25 an acceptable extra to pay for PL games these days? I honestly don't know. I really would appreciate some constructive advice.

Not necessarily...have been to lots of PL matches and not been ripped off. Anyway...any recommendations?

I have posted a request in the "Wanted Section" but thought I would ask here too (do forgive me Admin). From where may I buy tickets for a match at Old Trafford which is both reputable and will not leave me feeling ripped off? I have been wanting to go to OT for over 40 years, and it looks as though this season is going to be it - so seats need to be semi-decent too! :)) Thanks in advance.

Buggars! Can't argue with that... CLEVER (med)DIC :))

Any chance they will stock wool?

Blue = cold? Red = hot? Don't like to admit it, but I prefer the blue...looks...erm...cooler?

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lemon sherberts! Used to suck those until I could feel bits of my palate hanging off and I could taste blood... Wouldn't be surprised if they were now banned on health and safety grounds. Huguenot Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Oh God, Fruit Salad - but have you tried them after you've undergone your first filling - it's a nightmare. But I loved how my tongue managed to seek out lodged bits of Fruit Salad (and Black Jacks, for that matter) from in between teeth HOURS after I had consumed them...mmmmm...