The totally off-topic thread

[whatmeworry]

Croatians getting the Socceroos to the World Cup since 1974.

Napoleon on Croats: 'Croatians, there are best soldiers in the world. If I had only 100,000 Croatians, I would conquer the entire world!'.

 

[GarrettM]

I am glad my two sons booked their flights to Russia for the soccer a couple of days ago.

More faith than I they had.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Not good when a brushturkey ends up in the backyard that belongs to a couple of Terriers .... not pretty!

Can we borrow them? Dogs, not turkeys.

 

[cove]

GarrettM the cancellation on Kris Miles is quite modest so it was easier booking before this latest Match result was known. Those redemption flights might be harder to secure tonight.

 

[JohnK]

This thread is very quiet, FB has been going off since about 9am this morning.

Are some posts missing?

 

[Flying mermaid]

That's Tommy the beagle. My wife and I have seven kids (yes, I know) and when they all left home they decided we needed a dog. So they bought us a perpetual adolescent beagle that we nevertheless love to death.

Ms FM bought two Beagles after she moved out and we just adore them and babysit them quite often. We have two mini Dachshunds and they all get on very well -the 4kg female Daxie is the boss of the pack. However I do get severe indigestion when we have them with us. The Beagles watch every bite of food I take and I end up bolting my food I feel so pressured

 

[whatmeworry]

Are some posts missing?

I believe a purge is going on.

 

[OZDUCK]

Ms FM bought two Beagles after she moved out and we just adore them and babysit them quite often. We have two mini Dachshunds and they all get on very well -the 4kg female Daxie is the boss of the pack. However I do get severe indigestion when we have them with us. The Beagles watch every bite of food I take and I end up bolting my food I feel so pressured

'
I know what you mean. Our Beagle also watches us whenever we eat - with a look of despair and and a body language implying that he has not been fed for days.

 

[love_the_life]

I believe a purge is going on.

If you mean posts about the survey result, they will have been deleted in line with stated policy.

On the soulful animal eyes, our springer spaniel was a master. Made us feel like right heels. Our cat also knew when prawns were on the menu and sat patiently waiting for her bits. If they were not forthcoming she would reach up to your knee to remind you.

 

[QF WP]

My brother said he was going if Australia won, so looks like he’ll be overseas again in 2018. I’m not as keen to head there - never been on my wish list. Would rather get up and watch from the comfort of my media room

 

[Denali]

New project announced with aggressive go-live date, looks like my 50th August birthday trip to Coober Peddy/Flinders is cancelled

 

[Denali]

Error message for the day, when firing up my laptop in my office: "The trust relationship between your workstation and domain has failed".

There was no trust in the first place.

 

[Pushka]

Managed to source some of the Denali rated - Coles gingerbread ice cream. I like the flavour but it has bits of soft gingerbread sponge in it. I don’t like the textures when cake is added to smooth desserts - for instance trifle - I loathe it. Bummer, flavour is great until I hit those spongy bits.

 

[Denali]

Maritime Union not happy with Ferry McFerryface

Environmentalist Ian Kiernan 'dumped' for Ferry McFerryface

This is why we cannot have nice things. The Boaty McBoatface was a one off joke but some people dont know when to let go.

 

[mannej]

Maritime Union not happy with Ferry McFerryface

Environmentalist Ian Kiernan 'dumped' for Ferry McFerryface

This is why we cannot have nice things. The Boaty McBoatface was a one off joke but some people dont know when to let go.

IMHO the Union are overstepping the mark here.

 

[Pushka]

IMHO the Union are overstepping the mark here.

Well, guess they arent busy right now. Bit like Councils overstepping the mark on things like Australia Day. Back to core functions methinks.

 

[get me outta here]

I am embarrassed by the copying lack of originality almost sycophantic decision. Which ever group of people made it should not be allowed to make another. Although I didn't read the article about the Union, I would not be surprised that the workers / drivers etc feel as if their skills are taken seriously. I did think the Boaty name was funny at the time.

(My multi quote thingy failed, I am referring to the ferry name).

 

[Pushka]

I think we take things too seriously sometimes.

 

[Denali]

Thing is, they told this Kerian guy that they are naming a ferry after him, which would also bring attention to his environmental cause over the the past few decades.

Then he gets told, Sorry. Youre bumped for Ferry McFerrryface. I can understand his disappointment as its gone from being a great honor to a 2nd hand joke.

 

[Pushka]

Thing is, they told this Kerian guy that they are naming a ferry after him, which would also bring attention to his environmental cause over the the past few decades.

Then he gets told, Sorry. Youre bumped for Ferry McFerrryface. I can understand his disappointment as its gone from being a great honor to a 2nd hand joke.

Yes. That part was handled poorly. But can’t think that’s why the unions are antsy. The name was from a kids competition.