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http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...miles/spit.gif (hic) cricket? wassat (hic) "I stiiiill got the blooooos" (hic)
we gettum necscht time (hic) he he he he.... http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...miles/puke.gif ------------------ FAIR DINKUM! [This message has been edited by Yorick (edited 03-16-2001).] |
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You're not serious Noelmac, you're joking right? You had noticed that rather bizzarre state of affairs before Donuts post yeah? ------------------ FAIR DINKUM! |
For those that do not follow cricket but are interested in following this thread click on the link below for a very,very,very,confusing....errr detailed description of the laws/terms of cricket. Enjoy http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif
Also, I think as an American it is hard for us to follow Cricket b/c it is actually more than a)a bunch of big dumb guys trying to tackle each other...b)a bunch of big dumb guys trying to hit/catch/throw something....or c)a bunch of big dumb guys trying to get a ball through a hoop.....I'm sorry, just very fed up with "American" sports cricket ------------------ http://www.bestanimations.com/fantas.../dragon-04.gif It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear ignorant, than open it and remove all doubt! |
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Used strictly to get a rise out of Cloudswiffer, noele, I get so few chances these days http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...miles/wink.gif ------------------ http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/memnoch/genwalk.gif Memnoch - Custodian of the Order of the Holy Flame http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/memnoch/fire3.gif |
THat's cool Memnoch. If your friends can't pester the uhh, dung out of ya and still be friends, their not friends.
Yorrick, yeah, well someones sig. also says it's better to keep quiet and appear dumb rather than to relenquish all doubt. I guess I shouldv'e taken that advice. http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...miles/wink.gif It amazes at some of the simple things I miss in life. By not paying attention to it. But the orange bowl has no oranges either! http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...iles/smile.gif |
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Moridin, don't have time to figure out the intricacies of a five day game just now- but agree with you on football (american). LOL CloudBRINGER...swiffer my backside, Memny! http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif [This message has been edited by Cloudbringer (edited 03-16-2001).] |
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Hmmm...think I'll stick to diamonds and homeruns... Although croquet is nice...if you don't have a sloping yard, like I do..LOL And Donut? Ridiculous name notwithstanding, the World Series is SACRED here...so back off, buster! http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...miles/wink.gifhttp://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-.../1grlaugh2.gif WARNING! Yankee fan alert! Yankee fan alert! hehehe... NYCloud --PS, Morning Confection: Sorry not to have replied yet- ..will have more time today/tomorrow I think- billions of emails to sort...well, really only 1000+ as of two days ago, but enough to keep me busy!---- ------------------ http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/memn...y/tornado1.gif Storm-Queen StormCloud of the Black Knight [This message has been edited by Cloudbringer (edited 03-16-2001).] [This message has been edited by Cloudbringer (edited 03-17-2001).] |
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CB, who is really a descendant of the Lady of the Lake, honest, yah, really, uh huh..she existed- no she was REAL yup, sure 'n I wouldn't kid ya, really, I swear... yah I read it someplace, so it's true! http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...miles/wink.gif [This message has been edited by Cloudbringer (edited 03-16-2001).] |
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Baseball is wonderful if your team is super rich like the yankees and braves and can buy your team the championship every year. I really enjoy the game but there has to be some equality somewhere. They need to impliment the salary cap! ------------------ I feel the need, the need for SPEED! http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...noncgi/eek.gif Peace and hair grease |
I thought when I first read this message subject it was going to be something from Fawlty Towers - glad to see the Aussies getting whacked by the umpires for a change! http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif (meant in good humour Memn).
As far as the baseball vs cricket thing, I've been to baseball series out here in the states, and test matches back home in England. I think essentially that its the same game for the spectator: 1) Turn up with 20+ friends 2) Proceed to sit down and eat crap food 3) Break out the beer 4) Enjoy a day in the sun with your friends and getting utterly wasted 5) Occasionally something in the field will happen to give you a chance to jump up and down screaming drunkenly and stretching your legs 6) It doesn't matter too much at the end of the day who wins.. *ducks impending salvos of flames* http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif ------------------ http://exit3.i-55.com/~casual/images/asphyxib.gif |
Damn Yankees, http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...iles/smile.gif
I think the Rangers are going to get the better of the Yankkes this year for sure. "crossing fingers and legs, pulling out four leaf clover and voodoo starter kit" hoomba hoomba hoomba ha hah ha J/K ------------------ http://www.angelfire.com/scifi/tea/m.gif |
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Yup, totally agree with you. These hot shots are getting WAAAAY too much $$$ and many are turning into prima donas who know they can demand things that others can't get. Whatever happened to the TEAM in team sports? But hey, like you said, NY'er and I gotta route for my homies, bossman! Like the Red Sox too, but when's the last time they made a WS? I don't keep up with the stats/you know, NUMBERS...pesky things...but I don't think any one player should be so overpriced as to make the rest of the team look like chopped liver. You can't win a ball game with one high-salaried hotshot! CloudFan (or is that YankeeCloudClipper? ) |
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Hmmmmm.. (eyes those 6 things) So THAT's what I've been missing...(heavy sigh) ...(Cloudy admits to seeing all her games on the telly and she's never been to a REAL stadium game for anything but a Spartak/Army soccer match in Moscow) WAAAAAH!!!! I wanna go to a ballgame now! WAAAAAAAAAAH! http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...smiles/eek.gif Hey, Mems? Jimminy says howdy! ROTFL!!!! DeprivedCloud http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...iles/frown.gif |
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ROTFL! About as much chance as me learning to play cricket...snicker snicker... http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif |
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Nice 11 you have there memnoch!
I agree though, Langer can be a bit of a dead weight in the aussie squad sometimes... but he has his moments... In the last test, Poning and Gilchrist both got a pair of ducks (I think)... so they are lacking just a bit... but then you look at Pontings effort in the last first-class match against Mumbai or something... he scored 102 in the first innings, then 102 NO in the second... Gilly in the first test was just magik, so you know... BTW, what is wrong with victorian "Sheffield Sheild" team? ------------------ http://kung_lao.tripod.com/1.gif "Watch your back" - Sylent Master Thief of the OHF [This message has been edited by sylent (edited 03-16-2001).] |
Sylent, I thought for just one moment you were speaking English, but I see I was mistaken...http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif
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keh...
*Scoffs* Don't you understand my superior language? http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...miles/wink.gif ------------------ http://kung_lao.tripod.com/1.gif "Watch your back" - Sylent Master Thief of the OHF |
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If I was serious I would have mentioned that the winners of the Superbowl call themselves 'World Champions'. Do you notice a trend here? http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif ------------------ The Truth is in the Profile |
Morodin, thanks for the link to the laws of Cricket, I thought this was interesting:
THE PREAMBLE, THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET 'Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains.' I'm afraid a few teams have forgotten this recently and Cricket seems to be going down the road of most other professional sports. ------------------ The Truth is in the Profile |
Asphyxiate - you're spot on mate. Beer and Sun, the best reasons to watch cricket live.
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Nah, Best sport to watch is soccer or more presice Soccer fights!!!! It's always the Brits that seem to start it!
For Rugby is the ultimate blood sport!! I saw guy nearly rip a other neck just to get the dammed ball. The Ref din't even give him a penalty!!! |
Strhad - Paris St Germain v Galatassary (Turkey) on wednesday night, 58 fans injured in fighting (57 of them French), pitch invaded by Turkish supporters and the game held up for 25 minutes, not a Brit in sight!
It's understandable that the rest of the world has this misconception, if trouble doesn't involve English supporters (the Scots and Welsh might be upset if you say Brits) then it isn't news. Unfortunately our supporters got a reputation (which was deserved at the time) for causing trouble in the 70's and 80's and it's difficult to lose it. I speak from experience having travelled in Europe to watch my team play on many occasions. Just another couple of examples. Galatassary v Leeds - two English supporters murdered and when Liverpool played in Italy this year nine English supporters stabbed. ------------------ The Truth is in the Profile |
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Trend? Nah, just a bit o' Bigger 'n Life, Full of Ourselves, Yankee Pride! http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...miles/wink.gif And who else does THAT as well as we do?! http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-.../1grlaugh2.gif What's a Superbowl? I know Supper bowl.... http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...itty3_anim.gif CB, not a football fan, herself |
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Yup, turboboss and you have the privilege of being able to crow about a TOTAL hook-line and sinker event...
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True true!, but I believe in catch and release
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On the plus side, the Ashes tour will be a dream after this http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gifhttp://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif ------------------ http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/memnoch/genwalk.gif Memnoch - Custodian of the Order of the Holy Flame http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/memnoch/fire3.gif |
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Also our batsmen can hit the ball out of the park two or three time in a row. Their batters have a hit and then they're home. Brrrring. Our batsmen can be batting all day. (As bloody Laxman proved.) Also our bowlers use the subtleties of ground spin and deviation AS WELL as using the air like pitchers. Plus, as you stated Memnoch the drama is indeed played out over 5 days. Think of the analysis and media articles (read dollars) one match brings in. The best thing is you can walk away from the cricket for an hour and not really miss anything. http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...es/biggrin.gif (j/k) ------------------ FAIR DINKUM! |
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You can keep dreaming Memnoch. It's Tea in Colombo, Sri Lanka are 71/7, a lead of 63. The fat lady is gargling.
Won't that Victorian team be a bit old http://www.tgeweb.com/ironworks/cgi-...iles/smile.gif, If you don't want to be embarrassed perhaps you better send the first team. ------------------ The Truth is in the Profile |
81 all out. 73 needed to win.
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I've been following on the net Donut. Singaporeans don't seem to follow cricket, so the T.V. is a desert for me. (That I've found anyway)
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I'm more of a Hockey/Baseball intermidiate watcher. I like going to the games. I only watch the Supper Bowl for the commercials. As for learning cricket HAH! Rugby is right up North and I only found out what that was a couple of years ago. Not a huge sports fan. |
Wow, cold down there in TX! I would have thought you'd have a warmer time than we do up here in the frozen north!
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