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Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 17:28:20
In reply to somehow squash and cricket seem to go together (nm) » sunny10, posted by Toph on February 17, 2005, at 15:55:37
Posted by Toph on February 17, 2005, at 17:37:40
In reply to Re: now now , - who named the insect after the sport?, posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 17:22:58
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 18:09:03
In reply to How many hours does cricket take? (nm) » Damos, posted by Toph on February 17, 2005, at 17:37:40
Depends...
You can have a one day game
A three day game
Or a five day game.But the point is it is a day off work...
One can get verrrrrrrry pissed watching a game of cricket.I admit I'm not much of a fan
5 days and it is a draw is just tooooooo much for me.Now if you want to start a fight ask an Aussie about the infamous UNDERARM BOWL.
(I am a stirrer, aren't I)
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 19:26:15
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Toph, posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 18:09:03
Posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:26:16
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take?, posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 19:26:15
Youch!!!!!!!
Cruel but fair. Okay on behalf of the Prime Minister and entire sporting population of the country I apologise unreservedly to the nation of New Zealand for that moment of unsporting insanity which should have been punished by repeated public beatings.
Will that do?
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 20:38:43
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take?, posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:26:16
> Youch!!!!!!!
> Cruel but fair. Okay on behalf of the Prime Minister and entire sporting population of the country I apologise unreservedly to the nation of New Zealand for that moment of unsporting insanity which should have been punished by repeated public beatings.
> Will that do?
He he he!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, It'll do until Dr Bob allows us to attach signatures to ALL our posts at which point I shall expect that to be your signature!!!!!
I am joking of course ;-)
Like I say, I am not much of a cricket fan anyways...
:-)
:-)
:-)
Posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:42:16
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 20:38:43
Spooky, but there's a picture of said incident in today's paper.
Posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 20:51:45
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take?, posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:42:16
he he he. What does it say????????
Posted by Toph on February 18, 2005, at 9:26:06
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take?, posted by Damos on February 17, 2005, at 20:26:16
I was just teasing, Damos. American baseball can be a real yawner, as well.
Posted by sunny10 on February 18, 2005, at 10:39:36
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by Toph on February 18, 2005, at 9:26:06
no season this year!
Posted by TamaraJ on February 18, 2005, at 10:44:16
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by Toph on February 18, 2005, at 9:26:06
Posted by sunny10 on February 18, 2005, at 11:12:21
In reply to Re: Golf - Now that's a yawner to watch! (nm) » Toph, posted by TamaraJ on February 18, 2005, at 10:44:16
Posted by TamaraJ on February 18, 2005, at 13:43:15
In reply to Re: that's what my SO turns on to go to sleep to! (nm) » TamaraJ, posted by sunny10 on February 18, 2005, at 11:12:21
Posted by Damos on February 20, 2005, at 14:36:56
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by alexandra_k on February 17, 2005, at 20:51:45
Hey Kiddo,
My PC at home had a brain haemorrage so I've been in the cyber wilderness for a couple of days.
The article in Friday's paper just rehashed the ususal and covered McGraths reenactment.
I enjoy watching pretty much all sports but find it hard to take any of them seriously. =0)
Posted by Damos on February 20, 2005, at 14:39:06
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by Toph on February 18, 2005, at 9:26:06
Tease away, I'm big enough and ugly enough - well ugly enough anyway to handle it. I can't afford to be too precious seeing as [we] gave the world "The Crocodile Hunter"!!!!!!
Posted by Toph on February 20, 2005, at 15:43:36
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take?, posted by Damos on February 20, 2005, at 14:39:06
LOL You also gave us Fosters which I am fond of not just because the can is so damn big but because it tastes pretty good. I hear that it is not as popular down under as Americans are led to believe. It may be just another foreign beer scam in which silly Americans are duped into thinking they are drinking exotic beers that are actually brewed here. God, I'm paranoid.
Toph
Posted by alexandra_k on February 20, 2005, at 18:50:09
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by Toph on February 20, 2005, at 15:43:36
Why is a leading brand of Aussie beer called XXXX? Because it is too hard for Aussies to spell BEER.
He he.
Thats an old NZ joke...
Posted by Damos on February 20, 2005, at 19:33:57
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Damos, posted by Toph on February 20, 2005, at 15:43:36
Oh great!!!! Steve Irwin and Fosters, excuse me while I go and stick by head in the oven..=0) Well I have been told that US beer is pretty sad compared to ours, but not being a beer drinker (or much of a drinker of any sort - and not for lack of enthusiasm) can't really judge.
Posted by Damos on February 20, 2005, at 19:37:48
In reply to Re: How many hours does cricket take? » Toph, posted by alexandra_k on February 20, 2005, at 18:50:09
> Why is a leading brand of Aussie beer called XXXX? Because it is too hard for Aussies to spell BEER.
Because it's a Queensland beer, and they're pretty backward up there. Don't even have daylight saving, cause it fades the curtains!
>
> He he.
>
> Thats an old NZ joke...You're a cheeky bugger that's for sure.
Posted by alexandra_k on February 20, 2005, at 21:19:06
In reply to Re: How many hours ? alexandra_k, posted by Damos on February 20, 2005, at 19:37:48
> Because it's a Queensland beer, and they're pretty backward up there. Don't even have daylight saving, cause it fades the curtains!
Oh, ok. :-)
> You're a cheeky bugger that's for sure.
:-)
PS>excuse me while I go and stick by head in the oven.
You might want to be a bit careful incase that is interpreted as 'joking about death' which isn't supposed to be funny and warrants a civility warning.
(Even though I found it funny)
:-)
Posted by Damos on February 20, 2005, at 23:18:17
In reply to Re: How many hours ? » Damos, posted by alexandra_k on February 20, 2005, at 21:19:06
Ooooookay, thanks for the warning. Boy that kinda robs me of one entire coping mechanism.
I was of course alluding to the fact that my oven is desperately in need of cleaning and that I had decided not to put it off a moment longer ;-) And if you believe that just keep an eye out for the pigs as they fly past your window.
Hope your move goes well tomorrow.
Posted by alexandra_k on February 21, 2005, at 0:47:48
In reply to Re: How many hours ? » alexandra_k, posted by Damos on February 20, 2005, at 23:18:17
Today. Moved already. You have to watch your 'tomorrow' and 'today''s around here. Peoples being almost a day behind at all...
But yeah, moved already.
It isn't so bad.
Got my computer sussed and all
(the only one with the little rolly wheel on the mouse).
In the last comp lab I pretty much claimed the one with the biggest monitor, but they are all pretty good here.
I would be kind and let other people use it if they needed - it was also the only one with a CD drive.
I always thought arts and social science students got the worst computers (except music with the software they need and psychology with their SPSS) - but no, it is official, just look at the ones in the hostels.
Yucko.
Not that it matters particularly.
10 minute walk to the office anyways.
5 minute walk to the z centre in the library
(ergonomic keyboards)
woo hoo
the joys of living on campus :-)Yeah. I quite like black humour myself.
Hey, if you ever fancy coming to NZ I'm sure my oven could use a bit of a clean too ;-)
Posted by Damos on February 21, 2005, at 15:01:15
In reply to Re: How many hours ? » Damos, posted by alexandra_k on February 21, 2005, at 0:47:48
Hi Kiddo,
Glad to hear you're settled in okay. It's all a bit like when I got KO'd playing rugby. Apparently the coach pulled me up by the front of the jumper and asked me what day it was. My reply "Today". His response "Good enough for me, get back in the game son." Or at least so my best mate told me a couple of days later.
Oh, talking about computers, I'm sitting here at my desk staring at an old P3 running Win'98 that does actually have a CD drive but it works only when it feels like it! =0) I don't even have a scroll mouse.
You're not anitsocial either just by-the-by. You probably just like things they way you like them - simple as that. I've been at this company for 18 years and never been to a Christmas party or drinks after work, etc, etc. The social highlight of my week is doing the grocery shopping on a Friday night. I actually only learned how to talk to people in the last 2 years and still have trouble with people I don't really know. Probably only speak to my parents every couple of months, my sisters never and I've maybe three real friends.
Not only have I never been out of the country, I've never been to uni either! Left high school in 1982 and did a Diploma of Project Management in 2003 and that it the only course I've ever managed to complete (long history of self sabotage and self doubt).
Take care kiddo.
P.S: Who knows maybe someday I will come over to clean your oven ;-)
Posted by alexandra_k on February 22, 2005, at 0:59:32
In reply to Re: How many hours ? » alexandra_k, posted by Damos on February 21, 2005, at 15:01:15
> I don't even have a scroll mouse.
Oh noooooooo! Babble is much easier with one of those ;-)
> You're not anitsocial either just by-the-by.
Thanks.
>You probably just like things they way you like them - simple as that.
Yeah. I like my friends okay, but my flatmates aren't my friends, they are my flatmates. I wouldn't want to flat with my friends anyway, because then they wouldn't be my friends, they would be my flatmates. If ya follow...
>I've been at this company for 18 years and never been to a Christmas party or drinks after work, etc, etc.
Hmm. Cause they are your workmates???
>The social highlight of my week is doing the grocery shopping on a Friday night.
Yeah. Fond of the old grocery shop myself ;-)
>I actually only learned how to talk to people in the last 2 years and still have trouble with people I don't really know. Probably only speak to my parents every couple of months, my sisters never and I've maybe three real friends.
Aw.. I shall be your friend. Your virtual friend, okay??? ;-)
> Not only have I never been out of the country, I've never been to uni either! Left high school in 1982 and did a Diploma of Project Management in 2003 and that it the only course I've ever managed to complete (long history of self sabotage and self doubt).
Yay, you did it though! And now you have a job. Wow. I wouldn't work if ya paid me ;-)
> Take care kiddo.
You too. Watch out for 'em crocs. Never know what you'll run into out in the outback of Sydney 'n all...
> P.S: Who knows maybe someday I will come over to clean your oven ;-)
Yup, okay. Tell you what, you can even crash in the lounge for a couple of weeks. I am sure my flatmates won't mind (and too bad if they do!)
:-)
Posted by Damos on February 22, 2005, at 15:46:18
In reply to Re: How many hours ? » Damos, posted by alexandra_k on February 22, 2005, at 0:59:32
> > I don't even have a scroll mouse.
>
> Oh noooooooo! Babble is much easier with one of those ;-)Hmmm, I'd guessed as much, but I'll probably have to wait until they replace my machine which at this rate may be around the next millenium. ;-)
>
> > You're not anitsocial either just by-the-by.
>
> Thanks. Pleasure!
>
> >You probably just like things they way you like them - simple as that.
>
> Yeah. I like my friends okay, but my flatmates aren't my friends, they are my flatmates. I wouldn't want to flat with my friends anyway, because then they wouldn't be my friends, they would be my flatmates. If ya follow...Ah, yeah I'm pretty sure I follow. Think I'm kinda the same. except that I couldn't live with strangers either. Well that's up to my usual level of nonsensicality (suspect I've just committed [another] crime against language) =0)
>
> >I've been at this company for 18 years and never been to a Christmas party or drinks after work, etc, etc.
>
> Hmm. Cause they are your workmates???Mostly because I am anitsocial. Plus the majority are bad enough sober. Drunk would be too much to bear. Never been into the getting drunk thing. Guess I'm just not into large groups. More a one-on-one or one-on-none kind guy.
> >The social highlight of my week is doing the grocery shopping on a Friday night.
>
> Yeah. Fond of the old grocery shop myself ;-)
>
> >I actually only learned how to talk to people in the last 2 years and still have trouble with people I don't really know. Probably only speak to my parents every couple of months, my sisters never and I've maybe three real friends.
>
> Aw.. I shall be your friend. Your virtual friend, okay??? ;-)Thank you dearest heart, I am honoured and accept your offer with great happiness. :-)
>
> > Not only have I never been out of the country, I've never been to uni either! Left high school in 1982 and did a Diploma of Project Management in 2003 and that it the only course I've ever managed to complete (long history of self sabotage and self doubt).
>
> Yay, you did it though! And now you have a job. Wow. I wouldn't work if ya paid me ;-)
>Well you need a job like mine, where I don't work and they still pay me!!!!!!!!
> > Take care kiddo.
>
> You too. Watch out for 'em crocs. Never know what you'll run into out in the outback of Sydney 'n all...Mate, being up near Oxford St you have no idea of the wildlife I encounter on a daily basis. I've become somewhat of an expert in 'croc' identification, and can often be heard in meetings saying "That's a croc of ...."
>
> > P.S: Who knows maybe someday I will come over to clean your oven ;-)
>
> Yup, okay. Tell you what, you can even crash in the lounge for a couple of weeks. I am sure my flatmates won't mind (and too bad if they do!)
>
> :-)Now now, remember the "do unto others" crap. I'm almost sure it doesn't say "do unto others what they're more than likely gonna do unto you." But I have been known to be wrong.
So what is it that you're not doing at uni????
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