GeordieMessiah

Went back into work this morning having been off sick the first three days of this week, and having gone all the way up to Dundee for a meeting yesterday even though I felt like shite. Big mistake. You see I woke up this morning, performed a technicolour yawn down the lavvy pan, then had the most exquisite diarrhoea known to man or beast, but still dragged my sorry, liquid-producing arse into work at 10 o clock. Sat at my desk, stared at the screen for about half an hour, thought "fuck it" and decided to come home. So that's ANOTHER weekend written off, I guess.

Why not just get a train. Easier in the long run, tbh. That way you don't have to worry about getting stuck in traffic jams, taking awrong turning and ending up in the congestion charging zone by mistake or getting clamped by the bastards that patrol the streets of Hammersmith & Fulham. You'll arrive more relaxed too, and have a better time as a result. You may even have time to pop into the barbers and get a quick haircut and shave.

No idea whatsoever. Hope this helps.

Whatever you do Nicky mate - don't obsess about it all. Best medicine you could have this weekend is to go out on the lash with the lads and get mortal, get it out your system (or at least begin to anyway), and then just get stuck into the lasses down at Tiger Tiger.

Same here. It takes the piss how hard they have me working for the pittance they pay me. Totally takes the piss.

No mate this is for 05/06, 04/05 sorted. Utter pish service, hounding me for many I don't owe, when a good accountancy firm manages to fiddle hundreds of thousands via technicalities for the rich and famous. I think you'll find that they prefer to see it as using existing tax law to the best advantage of the client, rather than "fiddling".

Thinking about it a bit more, it's more a "study" of celebrity social dynamics than it is a reflection on the judicial system, i.e. it's the Beeb's take on Celebrity Big Brother. You just have to look at the composition of the jury consisting of the likes of Archer, Portillo, Megaman, Collymore, Jacqueline Gold, Honor Blackman, Patsy Palmer, Jennifer Ellison to see this programme for what it really is. Yeah, it is a parcel. I've found it fascinating. The previous version without celebs was very good, but only lasted one night and offered no insight into the characters on the jury. This version though provides context for the majority of jurors and makes plain how they bring their own prejudice to the table, how they're able to dominate a discussion and force their opinion (or be swayed) and how important it is to not be swayed by pressure if you're in this position, but by convincing reconsideration of the facts. Only The 12th Man has been a better cautionary tale on the importance of trial by jury and how seriously it should be taken by EVERY member. If some heat readers were swayed into viewing it because Tinhead's bird is in it, all the better. ....and Portillo impresses me more and more every time I see him. Take away a political agenda and he's a very intelligent, measured bloke. Henry Fonda if you will. Did you watch anymore after thinking it was alright (as stated above)? Or stop watching because others ridiculed the celebrity factor which makes it all the more fascinating? Already answered your question over on N-O.

Isn't Berb on holidays in Africa or something like that? Should hopefully recharge his batteries and he'll back on here with plenty African style jokes.

Radgi - here's the solution to your canine odour troubles: Dog De-odorizer

Ironic, to say the least. Regarding the FA cup finals, we were no where near the match of the eventual winners, Alex is right in suggesting we came closer in 2000. This belief that we came near silverware is a myth except for 1996, a time which predates Shepherd's tenure as chairman. Leazes knows this and so chooses to move the goalposts to include the board's performance from 1992 to 1996 to suit his argument. To be fair to Leazes, it was me who suggested that we came close, but capitulated in '98 and '99.

1. I have the day off today 2. I'm meant to be sorting various things out around the house but can't get motivated 3. I still have the remnants of a cold I had over the weekend 4. I'm meant to be having lunch with my lass and her mother in a couple of hours 5. My wireless mouse needs recharged

I'd agree with most of that, particularly the last bit I've bolded there...but we've come painfully close to winning silverware in that time, were it not for the harsh reality that this club seems to have a tendency to spontaneously combust whenever we've flirted briefly with cup triumph. I've got into the way of thinking that the Toon is just plain unlucky, and I'm not 100% sure how the blame for that e.g capitulating twice at Wembley, can be laid full square at the board's feet.

Bovril's lush on hot buttered toast. Better than Marmite. Just loooovvvveellly!!!

Can someone explain to me the physics involved in keeping something like that from just toppling over?

Yep. That's certainly one impressive erection...

Are you Invicta Toon in disguise? I am the S.S.H. Right. Thanks for clearing that one up. Not convinced.

Are you Invicta Toon in disguise?

Aye, I bet the little twat never had to pay for that free show.

Oi!!! Where did you get that pic from? That's my car!

Is Fish a fatty?

And where does 'gash' fit into this debate? Indeed. And where does "flange" fit into this debate?

You're just jealous of my charm. or at least he would be...if you actually had any.

Crabs, tbh.

Well that other one is Chemical Brother's "Surface to Air"

Nah that#s Republica's "Ready to go" - surely?