I had a really unusual but wholly pleasant day, which included a bunch of surprises, including a message from Rich Orford, bless him. He never ever forgets.
"Happy birthday sir! Have you received your telegram from the king yet or am I a year early? x"
I was also treated to a meal by a bunch of "friends", some of whom appear to have difficulty with simple maths, gave me a bunch of birthday pressies which included some golf balls, 2 Tesco Finest Egg Custards, a pack of 6 bread rolls, and 3 hand made walking sticks. (I don't use a walking stick). Don't ask. I have some very weird friends.
Been a victim of the OLD switcheroo.......your as old as you feel ..... cough!
Anthony James "tikay" Kendall is an English professional poker player, based in Derbyshire. Wikipedia Born: 10 September 1947 (age 77 years), Middlesex
..... realised that Harry Kane isn't a 'Leggy Old Has-Been' after all.
He was obviously tired and definitely 'Leggy' in the Euro's this Summer, and it was obvious from the first 5 minutes against Serbia, when he got the ball on a breakaway, and two Serbian defenders caught him in a matter of strides..... and I was very much of the opinion he was pretty much finished......
... but isn't it AMAZING what a nice Holiday and a bit of R & R can do for you.
He looked a totally different player last night on his 100th (Golden Cap) appearance in an England shirt, and scored two very good goals (admittedly against the minnows of Finland, but who have a very good 'Keeper).
Hopefully he will break Peter Shilton's record appearance record (apparently scheduled to be in the 2026 WORLD CUP FINAL, and maintain his 68% goals record in the meantime, and keep it going against the Best Teams in the World too.
More than 2 goals every 3 games at International level is FANTASTIC
Yesterday I walked my legs into submission, got told by a vascular surgeon to drop 100lbs if I want treatment and was put on a booze ban by my GP who then referred me to a Dietician.
Was that a great day ?
You bet it was because it means I'm alive and functioning after a fashion. Winner, winner chicken dinner. Minus the crispy skin, creamy mash, rich gravy and chilled Sancerre of course.
Which begs the question, what is the weirdest/best/worst birthday present you've ever received?
My brother once gave his wife (now ex) a Tumble Dryer as a Christmas present and it wasn't even a full sized one but a counter top one, let's just say that it wasn't very well received but on the plus side his clothes were dried quicker than normal that year...
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no bad for a free bet
@green_beer
Yup, winning bets count for the thread.
Was really pleased with how the thread went yesterday. Wonder if we can sustain it.
"Happy birthday sir! Have you received your telegram from the king yet or am I a year early? x"
I was also treated to a meal by a bunch of "friends", some of whom appear to have difficulty with simple maths, gave me a bunch of birthday pressies which included some golf balls, 2 Tesco Finest Egg Custards, a pack of 6 bread rolls, and 3 hand made walking sticks. (I don't use a walking stick). Don't ask. I have some very weird friends.
Which begs the question, what is the weirdest/best/worst birthday present you've ever received?
I got .....
Anthony James "tikay" Kendall is an English professional poker player, based in Derbyshire. Wikipedia
Born: 10 September 1947 (age 77 years), Middlesex
Looks like the Old Hickory Shafts are making a comeback..... tho' I think you might struggle to 'break 100' with those ones
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for yesterday Tony .....hope you had a GREAT Day
Happy Birthday Tony.
Do you think the fact that two out of the three incorporate a "V" sign is significant.
YESTERDAY I ........
..... realised that Harry Kane isn't a 'Leggy Old Has-Been' after all.He was obviously tired and definitely 'Leggy' in the Euro's this Summer, and it was obvious from the first 5 minutes against Serbia, when he got the ball on a breakaway, and two Serbian defenders caught him in a matter of strides..... and I was very much of the opinion he was pretty much finished......
... but isn't it AMAZING what a nice Holiday and a bit of R & R can do for you.
He looked a totally different player last night on his 100th (Golden Cap) appearance in an England shirt, and scored two very good goals (admittedly against the minnows of Finland, but who have a very good 'Keeper).
Hopefully he will break Peter Shilton's record appearance record (apparently scheduled to be in the 2026 WORLD CUP FINAL, and maintain his 68% goals record in the meantime, and keep it going against the Best Teams in the World too.
More than 2 goals every 3 games at International level is FANTASTIC
.... WELL DONE Harry Kane
Obv the shop where the numbers were purchased had run out of number 9's.
89/97/99 (delete as appropriate)
Was that a great day ?
You bet it was because it means I'm alive and functioning after a fashion. Winner, winner chicken dinner. Minus the crispy skin, creamy mash, rich gravy and chilled Sancerre of course.
Weirdest birthday present? Last year my other half bought me this.......
A couple of weeks earlier, admittedly for her birthday AND Christmas, I had given her this......
I know who did better out of the deal!