Roast Grumpy Old Thread- 10k posts of whinging

[Mav]

50,000th Post
Self indulgence

And some may well say “what’s new Gaso”.

I joined here on the back of the suggestion of Orange Peanut. See we ran into a little problem in March of 2002 in that we suddenly had no Captain and there were a million questions. The old North Forum had died a death and so many on there rolled across here.

These were the days before Facebook, Twitter and the rest and BF was King.

Mind you in the past 20 years I have never had a social media account outside of BF.

This explains once and for all why I post here more frequently than what is perhaps normal. I value the Board and always have.

I often think about the loss of the Chiefton. He was involved in an accident and never fully recovered. He was a great poster and we shared some laughs in the GD Threads. I hope he is well enough to see games. He loved North.

The biggest meltdown night was when the Ben Cousins story broke. You just couldn’t get onto BF. Must have broke the servers.

Too many funny things to recall. One I do remember is IUB trying to get everybody in the 2015 GD Thread to chant everybody lubbb IUB at the game. He posted this at 7am.

It didn’t happen.

In late 2016 some of us were lucky enough to have a few pages of chat with Heath O. Euge was a visitor every so often. A few other lesser Officials. Would be nice if we were taken on board some more but that ship sailed years ago.

This Thread has been a surprise. It was to be our version of “Things that shit me” from the General Board.

A lot of us encounter shit.

Many controversial incidents. The Bye Bye Brad and Sacks Scotts had a lot of stress. At the end of it all kangatime and I ended up mates out of it all. I was wrong and he was slightly less wrong...lol. The Gold Coast days brought the worst and best out of people on here. I am sorry to say that I walked from the Board during that time for my own mental health.

Speaking of Radelaide there was the infamous “I will wait outside” the Pub because of the sea of Crows fans milling around the entrance. Never been allowed to live that down to this day.

There was also the KFC Twister debacle at Wallan Servo that caused a week of debate about how to remove oil stains from pants. Funny times.

Game Day OPs peaked in 2015. The novelty has worn off now, 2019 was a drag.

Best games? The one that stands out was the McCartney game. It was a delight to have been there that night. Just inspirational. The 2014/15 MCG Finals were awesome nights. Boomers record breaking night.

And now this time; C19 time. The biggest lesson learnt so far?

Don't put things off.

I am glad I went to the last Home Game last year on that Saturday night and saw BBB kick those 10 goals. Or going to Hobart last May, or Radelaide and waiting outside that Pub. I now realise that I probably will never see Bruce Springsteen live again and when he walked off and waved back at us in 2017 it was probably for the last time.

When this is all over there won't be anymore 'yeh nar's...maybe'. When you lose your choice it makes 'yes' the one you crave so much.

Go Roos!

I loved IUB, if only you were as cool as he was. I miss him.

 

[Hojuman]

all the fine stuff and silt goes through it sits in the bottom then cultivates seeds that blow up on the roof which grow in the guttering, then you have to pull the gutter guard to get it out, i just pulled a heap of grass growing in the guttering out the other day, the biggest problem are the clips which impede you being able to pull it out in one piece. if you use a lance you have to do it regularly. before it breaks into growth

Ta mate. Advice noted.

 

[ferball]

Same 100 odd Kay's North

Good time of year for it.

 

[Gasometer]

Makes 50k post

Nekminit known as The Brown Dog

 

[ferball]

Happy 50k Dawg (of Brown)

 

[rickety]

Far kenate dawdling cnuts on the Point Nepean Rd between Rye and Rosebud. Far cough home and stop doing piggin 50 in a 60 zone. Faaaarrrrkk.

 

[hilly]

People who shorten words. Just read 'profesh' which I believe is short for professional. heck off. I'm now lengthening words because frankly they are correct and it sounds better.

As an example, luncheon.

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[KiwiRoo]

People who shorten words. Just read 'profesh' which I believe is short for professional. **** off. I'm now lengthening words because frankly they are correct and it sounds better.

As an example, luncheon.

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Is "Hilly" shortened or lengthened ?

 

[Gasometer]

People who shorten words. Just read 'profesh' which I believe is short for professional. **** off. I'm now lengthening words because frankly they are correct and it sounds better.

As an example, luncheon.

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K

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Dear Wind,

I'm old, grumpy and have been stood down from work. Surely you can at least let me sleep in past 6 freaking AM!?

Worst Regards,
Davey.

 

[Hojuman]

Dear Wind,

I'm old, grumpy and have been stood down from work. Surely you can at least let me sleep in past 6 freaking AM!?

Worst Regards,
Davey.

Dear DaveyBoy123,

Your prostate dictates at the old & grumpy stage of life that you wake at least @4.17a.m. everyday.
Don't blame me

Get it checked
The Wind

 

[LuvtheKangas]

People who shorten words. Just read 'profesh' which I believe is short for professional. **** off. I'm now lengthening words because frankly they are correct and it sounds better.

As an example, luncheon.

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Agreed. We should all lift our game in this period of isolationism.

 

[hilly]

Is "Hilly" shortened or lengthened ?[emoji41]

Good Q KiwiR I need to up my game to the next level and hit you up.

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[Grossy Morrell]

Just came back from a walk (covid19 exercise) to the Shrine of Remembrance pay my respects before tomorrow. So much disrespect on display.

Out of all the green spaces in Melbourne, why the hell would you think it’s a good idea to exercise, do yoga, make Tik toks than on the lawn and steps of the Shrine.

I might just be a grumpy old reserve, but come on.

Even though it’s closed, I wish the PSOs were still down there to remind them that it’s not the place.

 

[Samsquanch]

Good Q KiwiR I need to up my game to the next level & hit u up.

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FIFY

 

[Hojuman]

Just came back from a walk (covid19 exercise) to the Shrine of Remembrance pay my respects before tomorrow. So much disrespect on display.

Out of all the green spaces in Melbourne, why the hell would you think it’s a good idea to exercise, do yoga, make Tik toks than on the lawn and steps of the Shrine.

I might just be a grumpy old reserve, but come on.

Even though it’s closed, I wish the PSOs were still down there to remind them that it’s not the place.

Filipino mate of mine catching the train to work. Someone with their shoes and socks off cutting their toenails.

Youth of today.

 

[Gasometer]

Watched the trailer for Gangs of London...gives the plot away in the first 40 seconds. Hopeless. Looks like a top show going by those 40 seconds

 

[Rod Stroker]

I joined here on the back of the suggestion of Orange Peanut. See we ran into a little problem in March of 2002 in that we suddenly had no Captain and there were a million questions. The old North Forum had died a death and so many on there rolled across here.

Searching Kangaroo?

 

[Rod Stroker]

Makes 50k post

Nekminit known as The Brown Dog

Wasn't there a big blue with him on this board a few years ago? Something to do with his Mrs?

 

[Hojuman]

Not so grumpy.

Just had a lovely young bloke do the 2nd floor roof gutters. Clean and some extra and didn't charge more than quoted $200

Supreme Roof Plumbing.

 

[koshari]

Not so grumpy.

Just had a lovely young bloke do the 2nd floor roof gutters. Clean and some extra and didn't charge more than quoted $200

Supreme Roof Plumbing.

Now keep on top of em.

 

[Hojuman]

Now keep on top of em.

Yes maa'm !

He reiterated what you said about the gutter guards.

 

[muttley45]

I routinely have SEN on all day in the background for the occasional news scoop, or interesting interview, but the current relentless repeating of Bob Murphy's latest assault on the eardrums has made me switch off.

 

[Hojuman]

I routinely have SEN on all day in the background for the occasional news scoop, or interesting interview, but the current relentless repeating of Bob Murphy's latest assault on the eardrums has made me switch off.

Well Mutt's..." you better stay home please "

 

[muttley45]

Well Mutt's..." you better stay home please "

Once heard, cannot be unheard, it is now stuck in my brain