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Post by Dr. Gonzo on Nov 18, 2006 8:17:22 GMT 7
For 5 of the next 6 weekends, I'll be glued to my TV from 11.00 to 6.00.
All matches have been sold out for months, and we're talking 60-80,000 stadiums here.
Trescothick, England VC has gone home after an emotional collapse. Harmison [Eng] is injured, as is Watson [Aust].
The Poms are currently being subjected to chin ticklers from Tait [possibly the fastest in the world, 160 kph whistling past your ear]and Gillespie, who would be a first choice for any other cricket nation in the world, but seems out of contention here.
So, you phil e Steins and cynics, remember that cricket is the national passion of some 1.5 billion people.
And George and others, I hope you can all get satellite or internet coverage.
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Post by George61 on Nov 18, 2006 8:21:24 GMT 7
Unfortunately, my computer has suffered some damages, ,and have had to reload a "Windows". Have no sound of video!! So, no coverage for me until I can fix the problems!!  |
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Post by Newbs on Nov 18, 2006 8:32:15 GMT 7
So, let me get this straight. For the next 6 weeks Dr G, George, your humble correspondent and a few other Hogans (Non-Dave, I'm looking in your direction) will be posting stuff here bagging the poms and pointing out the incredible supremacy of Hoganland cricket over Pommie cricket. I can only see this thread running to 200 pages and 2000 posts.
It's gonna be a long, hot summer folks.
George, sincerely trust you can get live feeds somehow.
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Post by George61 on Nov 18, 2006 9:37:31 GMT 7
Me too. The HP CD is useless, the "Windows" is incompatible!! I guess I can find audio drivers somewhere..
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Post by Non-Dave on Nov 19, 2006 7:16:06 GMT 7
Pack yer bags George and head over to Babe's boss's place. Park yourself on her couch until you can get the repairs done. If you're really stuck I can send you a disk.
I just heard about a cable deal here in Dongguan - 4000RMB for 80 channels for life. It would be worth it just to be able to watch the Ashes on the telly. I'm a bit out of the cricket loop here, but I love the game, so I'll be making the effort to watch the matches.
Cricket truly is the sport of Kings, and for those of you who aren't yet educated in it's finer points, take the time, it's worth it. And beating the Poms in the Ashes is right up there with whipping the Kiwis in the Bledisloe.
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Post by George61 on Nov 19, 2006 8:06:52 GMT 7
Thanks, ND..what I really need is a genuine, real, proper Windows. I've asked my sister to send me one for Xmas. That's the definition of an optimist!! Babe's Boss has the same Satellite set-up we have at school....pirated cards!! Sometimes it works, sometimes it don't. I've downloaded audio drivers, but most are incompatible.
Thinking about things, The Ashes is probably the only International sporting contest in the world!! Yes, there are the Olympics, but they involve lotsa countries. I can't think of any other sporting event played for so long between two other countries.
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Post by Non-Dave on Nov 20, 2006 6:13:33 GMT 7
I've got a genuine, real, proper copy of XP - say the word and it's in the mail (an address would be helpful) - Christmas seems too far away to be without it.
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Post by George61 on Nov 24, 2006 14:05:51 GMT 7
Hogans off to a flying start!! 602 runs and the poms already 2 down for not much!!
ABC online live commentary does not include anyone outside Australia. Bastards!!
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Post by phets72 on Nov 24, 2006 14:57:30 GMT 7
Hey Newbs are you going to the Boxing Day Test.
Maybe you could do a great banner for one of the stands and dedicate it to the saloon???
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Post by Newbs on Nov 24, 2006 15:17:11 GMT 7
Maybe you could do a great banner for one of the stands and dedicate it to the saloon??? Damn if that ain't a great idea, phets, except I won't be there on the day. I've always wanted to do a banner kinda like this one. Stan "Oh my God, the poms got a wicket!" Eric "You b@st@rds." Still, if anyone has ideas for a banner for a saloonite to take to the cricket, hey, I'm all ears. Meanwhile, at stumps on day 2, the series is panning out much as I thought. I'm only worried that the sting will be totally taken out of the series by boxing day. |
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Post by George61 on Nov 25, 2006 11:06:18 GMT 7
Lovely to see....Poms all out for 157. Australia to bat again, to really rub their noses in it!
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Post by Bugalugs on Nov 25, 2006 12:27:58 GMT 7
Aussie Aussie Aussie
Oi Oi Oi Oi
C'mon on Aussie c'mon c'mon
Looks like a white wash like McGrath predicted
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Post by cheekygal on Nov 25, 2006 20:11:55 GMT 7
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Post by George61 on Nov 26, 2006 8:22:54 GMT 7
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Post by Newbs on Dec 3, 2006 5:11:58 GMT 7
What's worse than having Collingwood as a surname?
Having Collingwood as a surname and playing for England.
What's worse than having Collingwood as a surname and playing for England?
Having Collingwood as a surname, playing for England and getting a double ton.
Congratulations to the pommy b@st@rd. However, this match has gotta end in a draw. Unless the Australian batsmen self-destruct today, they're gonna get a similar, if not bigger score, than the Poms, and then that's it. Dr G are you there at the Adelaide Oval?
After this it's on to Perth, and damn, that pitch is not exactly a spinner's paradise.
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Post by Dr. Gonzo on Dec 3, 2006 7:55:23 GMT 7
No Newbs, I'm watching from the same place as you. Not looking too great at the moment.
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Post by Newbs on Dec 3, 2006 17:00:15 GMT 7
No Newbs, I'm watching from the same place as you. What? You're in my lounge room, sitting in my favourite chair? You're pretty quiet Dr G, but this does explain one thing. I complained to my son that he had drunk all my beer but he swore he hadn't. I didn't believe him then, but now I realise he was probably telling the truth. Sorry son. |
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Post by Dr. Gonzo on Dec 4, 2006 1:40:37 GMT 7
And try getting in some decent beer next time.
Sharing Adelaide Oval with a bunch of drunks who think they're watching Arsenal v Everton does not appeal to me.
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Post by Dr. Gonzo on Dec 5, 2006 16:05:09 GMT 7
A special match, right chaps?
I loved Warne's revenge. Marvellous ball, right Ritchie?
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Post by George61 on Dec 5, 2006 19:24:28 GMT 7
Yeah! Been at school since 7.30 am..just got home. Didn't hear a word of the day's play! Good result, but!
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Post by Dr. Gonzo on Dec 6, 2006 1:18:37 GMT 7
I was at school too: place all but deserted of kids, TVs everywhere with the match on. Despite that, I came home at lunchtime; bigger set, beer.
Revenge is sweet. Flintoff and Pieterson lost their wickets through arrogance. Hehehe.
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Post by Newbs on Dec 6, 2006 3:41:00 GMT 7
Only thing missing from Adelaide Oval yesterday was Tina Turner belting out
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Post by Bugalugs on Dec 6, 2006 15:47:23 GMT 7
Listening on the radio yesterday it was hard to tear myself away to go to class, i wanted so badly to hear the final run being scored and thankfully the Aussies batted slowly enough to allow me to go to class and then head back for the last few overs.
Then the bloody radio station went of air at exactly 4 pm so i missed the winning runs any way. NOT HAPPY JAN.
But a great victory was had and I'm glad it wasn't a boring bloody draw as 1 member of this forum had predicted, the Aussies hate draws.
GO AUSSIE GOOO!!!!!
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Post by Newbs on Dec 6, 2006 15:50:26 GMT 7
I'm glad it wasn't a boring bloody draw as 1 member of this forum had predicted, the Aussies hate draws. Okay, okay, mea culpa. Glad I was wrong, but. |
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