Match Thread Season 02, Round 1: Keptin Mafia (KEP) vs Western Stars (WST) at ChippyBet Stadium, Keptin Reserve

[MP_]

You have 3 personalities; E, D and M(P_).

 

[tony]

I think you were that DJ for the team photo

Happy to change it at some point

It was some European DJ, it took me a while to find out who it was and a decent photo of the guy. I have MP_ other personality on the template already so it's 2 clicks to switch it over. I will fix it later for you.

 

[MP_]

It was some European DJ, it took me a while to find out who it was and a decent photo of the guy. I have MP_ other personality on the template already so it's 2 clicks to switch it over. I will fix it later for you.

Cheers the other av was a temp one for choosing to like “crap” music

 

[tony]

Cheers the other av was a temp one for choosing to like “crap” music

Crap timing by me to update the photo. I was wondering why you had made the change.

 

[MP_]

Crap timing by me to update the photo. I was wondering why you had made the change.

I only remembered because of the team photo, I’ve a Xmas stimpy now

 

[Crimson Azure]

It’s a Festivus for the rest of us.

 

[Jabba73]

This scares me

I’m not a vet, can still check it out for you … gloves up

 

[Crimson Azure]

I’m not a vet, can still check it out for you … gloves up

Any port in a storm hey?

 

[Pugsley]

Any port in a storm hey?

He knows me well enough to avoid the southerly winds.

 

[Jabba73]

 

[Jabba73]

He knows me well enough to avoid the southerly winds.

Can confirm.

 

[Strigoi]

Apologies in advance for this turning into a bit of a long one, but I've been thinking a lot lately about what life is all about.

Which isn't surprising really, as I'm facing my in-laws' mortality at the moment - my father-in-law is suffering from dementia that we can't really lie and say is just the "early stage" anymore and my mother-in-law is almost completely housebound with a litany of physical ailments. She jokes that together they make one complete person, but it ain't far from the truth.

One of my good mates is on a bit of a health kick at the moment. His take on it is that it's not about maximising life expectancy (which to be honest, we might be a little beyond that point) but about maximising life satisfaction. His old man was pretty overweight his whole life and his last 5-6 years have been a real physical battle for him and he's missed out on a lot of grandfather time not from a lack of want, but because his body is really letting him down now.

And I was recently made redundant, so I've had a bit of time lately to actually think about all of this. Although I struggled with self-confidence in my last role a little bit, it's kind of unusual for me and was probably a pretty good sign of burnout. But even my normal confident self was a little bit concerned about being in my 40s and wondering whether I was at a point where potential employers would think I didn't have as much to offer because of my age. Probably slightly premature to be thinking that, but it's something real I have to contemplate now.

But then, I saw a video online of Bob Odenkirk (from Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul etc) talking to another comedian (Mike Birbiglia) on a podcast about why he's jealous of people who have small kids and it was really beautiful:



It was a fantastic reminder that being a great parent is actually my purpose. I flirted with VERY low-level fame when I was a bit younger playing music and once I stopped that, I really struggled to think about who I was and what kind of legacy I wanted to leave on the world. Maybe that's something universal, but I felt it really personally. But what's so obvious in that video is that OF COURSE my legacy is my children - hopefully I can bring them up to be a light in the darkness, to be empathetic and understanding of people's differences, to show compassion to those that are suffering and to fight for justice. That ripple effect via my kids can be the mark that I leave on this world.

Anyways, all of this is really just to say that I actually hate the Western Stars and I genuinely hope we rub your faces in the dirt.

It’s tough, I know. I dealt with my mother as dementia took her away from me then took her life. I was the only kid remaining at home, so to speak, and it was all on my shoulders. A tough burden to bear. Her twin sister complained to me that I placed her in a home less than a mile from my home. She thought she should live with me. I had to work, I couldn’t care for her. People don’t stop and think. I visited her often. When I left, I cried for a while every time. It’s difficult because your parent(s) are your rock, your support. It was my turn.

I come from a huge family - my mother was one of 14 kids. Tons of aunts, uncles, and cousins. It really was a wonderful life growing up. When I hit my 30’s, it seemed like everyone started dying. A rude awakening to life in general. As long as you have a good support system, you can handle it.

Be strong. Enjoy life in general. “Stop and smell the roses” gains more meaning and couldn’t be truer when you start aging. I will not continue aging gracefully - I’m going kicking and screaming.

And those Star people…yeah…your backsides will be sore after game day.

 

[Strigoi]

View attachment 2501084

Keptin Mafia
Official Team Sheet - Round 1 v Western Stars

Test Match
1. dogs105
2. philreich
3. GreyCrow
4. myblueroan
5. MP_
6. Tadpole
7. sabso
8. Jabba73
9. Strigoi
10. MC Bad Genius
11. Pie 4 Life

One Day Match
1. GreyCrow
2. myblueroan
3. MP_
4. tony
5. por_please_ya
6. Tadpole
7. MWPP
8. Jabba73
9. Chipmunk
10. Pie 4 Life
11. Strigoi ​

I really need to work on my batting. I’m last!!

 

[Crimson Azure]

It’s tough, I know. I dealt with my mother as dementia took her away from me then took her life. I was the only kid remaining at home, so to speak, and it was all on my shoulders. A tough burden to bear. Her twin sister complained to me that I placed her in a home less than a mile from my home. She thought she should live with me. I had to work, I couldn’t care for her. People don’t stop and think. I visited her often. When I left, I cried for a while every time. It’s difficult because your parent(s) are your rock, your support. It was my turn.

I come from a huge family - my mother was one of 14 kids. Tons of aunts, uncles, and cousins. It really was a wonderful life growing up. When I hit my 30’s, it seemed like everyone started dying. A rude awakening to life in general. As long as you have a good support system, you can handle it.

Be strong. Enjoy life in general. “Stop and smell the roses” gains more meaning and couldn’t be truer when you start aging. I will not continue aging gracefully - I’m going kicking and screaming.

And those Star people…yeah…your backsides will be sore after game day.

Nice sentiments mate.

 

[Pugsley]

It’s a Festivus for the rest of us.

My kids say I'm like Clark Griswald

 

[Pugsley]

It’s tough, I know. I dealt with my mother as dementia took her away from me then took her life. I was the only kid remaining at home, so to speak, and it was all on my shoulders. A tough burden to bear. Her twin sister complained to me that I placed her in a home less than a mile from my home. She thought she should live with me. I had to work, I couldn’t care for her. People don’t stop and think. I visited her often. When I left, I cried for a while every time. It’s difficult because your parent(s) are your rock, your support. It was my turn.

I come from a huge family - my mother was one of 14 kids. Tons of aunts, uncles, and cousins. It really was a wonderful life growing up. When I hit my 30’s, it seemed like everyone started dying. A rude awakening to life in general. As long as you have a good support system, you can handle it.

Be strong. Enjoy life in general. “Stop and smell the roses” gains more meaning and couldn’t be truer when you start aging. I will not continue aging gracefully - I’m going kicking and screaming.

And those Star people…yeah…your backsides will be sore after game day.

hugs Strigoi just not on gameday

 

[philreich]

You’re just lucky a tadpole’s ears are so small.

Has this tadpole seen this?

 

[philreich]

I do have multiple personalities

I'm schizophrenic, and so am I.

 

[Tadpole]

 

[Pamcake1]

Merry Christmas to everyone.

 

[Crimson Azure]

Where is everybody?

It's as if you've all got something better to do today.

 

[Pugsley]

Where is everybody?

It's as if you've all got something better to do today.

 

[MP_]

Can I bat last so I can have time to digest everything I’ve eat

 

[philreich]

Can I bat last so I can have time to digest everything I’ve eat

I refuse to die of anorexia - so far, so good.

 

[GreyCrow]

If we are meant to eat 21 meals a week I can't eat until January 10th