Victoria

Best for me pished his talent away badly so does not deserve his place amongst the true greats like Pele, Maradona, Puskas, and Zidane. Those guys also did it on the WORLD stage.

I'm afraid I agree. His entire slide into alcoholism and sleeziness was depressing to see, and that was as a mere spectator. In so many ways, he reminds me of Garrincha (who my father considers greater than Maradona, and note, he also nearly single-handedly took Brazil to another WC title in 1962, when Pel

Thanks for your help V,but I am just not making this happen, the bottle of wine maybe has something to do with it

Pel

No need to apologise

You know, I actually don't rate this goal THAT highly, England's defence was all over the place browning their trousers, and Shilton well, what an embarrassment.

Come on, DBR, even Terry Butcher said that was a perfect goal. It was Maradona's skill, not the England defence looking like traffic cones, which made that goal magical.

I prefer Messi's almost carbon copy goal scored last season.

Messi is outrageously fantastic.

However, Michael Owen returned the favour to the Argies in WC 1998, in a strikingly similar goal to Maradona's, in terms of pace and audacity.

I was in the stands with my parents, a few rows behind Sir Mick Jagger.

Excuse me, Memsahib, but is this the Weekend Wrist-Check thread? Just want clarification so I don't mispost them tomorrow.

P.S.: Didn't get a chance to do live ones today since I've been busy and I'm off to hospital for the night. Weekend Wristies for me will be delayed...

Xabi Alonso did it better. From farther. Twice. Consecutive goals. Now THAT's class!

That was excellent, yes. Second goal was class, since the first one looked like a Seaman special. Think Ronaldinho...OR!

Anyway, Seaman always looked like a filmstar in gay pirate porn flicks.

Tell me he was not the greatest player who ever kicked a ball.

(Sorry if you are English)

The Youtube link isn't working, Hyster.

Try to place the numbers after the = "..." and then click on the Youtube icon above. That should do it.

And I think I know what "goal" you are highlighting, and who it was who did it. Maradona versus England in WC '86.

All right, fair play to him too. One of the best goals I've ever seen live -- even though I was a child, I still remember it as if it were yesterday. I also remember everyone around me yelling HANDBALL on the goal before...

But the best player ever was Pel

Pablo Aimar

El Pallacito.

I like him too, too bad he's often hurt, because he has a natural feel for the game -- much more than such overrated Argie players like Ariel Ortega. I also very much enjoy JR Riquelme, but he goes missing in matches much too often.

Nice goal and spirit of 'fair play to him', DBR. Cheers!

What about this old favourite?

Now THAT's what I'm talkin' 'bout, Pugwash!

"Surely an England player of the future". LOL. Indeed. I will decloak myself here as not being very fond of ManUre, but I have always had a sneaking liking for David Beckham. He and Denis Irwin always wore their shirt proudly, and I respected that.

Cracking goal.

P.S.: Was that Motty calling the goal? Sounds like him, but you know, I emigrated, gulp almost 10 years ago...

What's "soccer"?

Hmmm.

It's the word coined in the British Realm circa 1850s for the game of Association Football. It was popular in the UK until the 1930s (especially in the South of England) in the same spirit of "rugger" for the game of rugby (of either code), a corruption of "aSOCCiation" and the schoolboy slangy ending of -er.

It is the word used for the game known as football in "British" English by such English-speaking lands as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, South Africa, all of the Caribbean, and wherever the English language flourished, such as India, Pakistan and Hong Kong.

It is also the word used for the game in the Republic of Ireland. Further, it is used exclusively in British public schools for game.

The word soccer is frowned upon by "British" English speakers as a creeping Americanism, which as evidenced above, couldn't be farther from the truth.

In short, it is as British as boiled beef and Chicken Vindaloo.

SNAP.

Mine:

All 3 goals were exceptional, especially considering the calibre of the opposition, and the momentum said opposition had going into the match, all Copa America long.

Julio Baptista's first goal was indescribably good. It was, as they say both in Spanish and Portuguese, "contundente" = roughly, no doubt about it.

It only looks easy, to those who don't know soccer. To those who do...well, it's like my childhood hero, Marco Van Basten, bending one into the net from an impossible angle versus the old USSR side.

Sorry Vic, I think I posted a reply in a later post. My LaSpezia is over 6mos old so me thinks it's just age to get that Patina.

Oh sorry, Dluddy, missed it in the shuffle. Thanks.

6 mos.?? That's not too bad, but the problem is with my outrageous strap collection size, even V's Greek hide strap looks as pristine "natural" beige as it did the day I got it.

Ironically, the only "strap" that has gotten any kind of patina, has been that Mario Paci keyring I bought. Since it's in my hands every day, it mixes with the oils and sunlight to produce this kind of colour:

BEFORE

AFTER

One month!

Is the good doc privy to some tidbit of titillation that the rest of us mere mortals are missing?

And remember, V, that we males are, by habit & need, visual creatures.

Ahh, no. Don't you remember that Wrist-Check where I posted pics of that wannabe model-ho on a street corner? I then gave the RWG males some more "candids" which I had taken with foresight, for just such an occasion.

He replied something like: "Dislikes Things I don't like about this Thread: VB becoming a roving sex-pest for RWG".

Local co-eds, sorry. Now about those straps.....

Wow, seriously?? They have that gorgeous "polished" look from head-to-toe that women had before the late 1960s. Today that is mostly seen amongst Japanese girls of every stripe, and South American girls raised with utter delicacy, like Venezuelans.

The only girls in the US who have that attention to being perfectly turned out are, IMHO, Southern girls like sorority girls seen on the Ole Miss campus.

Being someone who, usually (right now, my hair is dishevelled and I've got rivulets of sweat bearing down towards my boobs) is well turned out myself, I appreciate that effort.

Straps, err, well...how 'bout dem RED SOX!!?

Vic, be careful with this strap.. It stains very very easily.. don't even think of putting it near water..

Great advice, as ever, V! Thanks.

I am very scared now, since it's been threatening to rain these past few days. And during our rainy season, namely June-July, I'll just put this strap into hibernation next year.

Other than this it is one of the best hides out there (same strap was previously made by Strapmasters (XaMas).

The original whiskey colour as you said is great but it won't stay for long.. It darkens in time to a nice dark tan

I have the black version as well...

That's GOOD. I asked Dluddy in another thread -- perhaps he didn't see it -- how I could make it attain the same patina his has, which is an amazing smoky rust. I guess only time will give it that patina, as ever.

Also, do you recommend the black? It's been one of the few weeks since July that I haven't gotten a Fedex package from Timeconnection.biz...jonesying here for a strap!

And then Docblackrock says _I'M_ the sex-pest!!

Nice shot, Fredua!

P.S.: Bet you my strap collection they're international exchange students...possibly rich South American lasses.

If it weren't for the pushers, that would look gen. Nice one, MajorBobL!

Having forked up big-time like this once or twice myself, I can feel this guy's pain. Doesn't stop me from loving it just the same:

My favourite quote so far:

"34. Tailburger said:

October 24th, 2007 at 7:02 pm

Dude, you should have just kicked his hillbillie ass. Night Rider is the most awesome show in the history of TV. You could have beat his ass down and then called in K.I.T.T. to throw some Baghdad gravel up on him. Those jarhead dumbasses have no respect for you or the Hoff. At least those Ugandan guys know not to mess with your obvious credentials, or your street cred. With the kind of incompetence that gets into the military nowadays, I’m just glad that Gomer’s buddy on the other end of the radio knew about Night Rider. That show really is bigger than the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. Next time, tell him that you’re not only taking down names, but you, K.I.T.T. and the Hoff will be also kicking some Marine ass."

:lol:

This was wonderful, Ryyannon.

Doesn't the journalist's attitude kinda remind you of another famous faux-pas...Sen. John Kerry telling a group of college students they could either work hard in school or "get stuck in Iraq."

And the next day, this was the response from our troops.

Traditionally the line, "Don't you know who I am?" has been attributed to the rich, wannabe big shots, politicians, and other a-holes who want to throw their weight around.

And finally we now have proof that belittling a guy who faces constant danger every day is more important than anything, by a journalist whose only motive is, "Outta my way, Beeatch! I got more important things to do, unlike you, you dumb hick!".

And thanks to Pugwash for making it easier to read the link.

P.S.: Peruvians ARE very nice.

V, sorry to threadjack. Inappropriate - this is about your dad and the heroes to whom we owe our debt of gratitude. I will pray for your dad's recovery. Those WWII vets were indeed a special lot.

While we may have descended into the "Me First" generation, there is hope. People have come together to help those displaced by the fires in Southern California. Donations, volunteers, the works. It's a tremendous show of community and support, reminiscent of days of old. Uplifting.

Drat! I meant to continue posting, but guess what? Some old offers for straps on Risti all came through today, LOL. So much for being done with straps. Receiving 3 more, so I was paying for them in the lull -- not because I was upset, or anything.

Just to clarify.

Thanks, Kollektor and to all who replied! I am very happy to argue any point, usually, but yes, of course, the exact emotionally-charged circumstances of this thread cloud the intent a bit.

I am not in the least offended, and I would like to mention that I am dumbstruck by the level of kindness exhibited publicly and privately about the situation.

I would like to highlight TTK, and thank him from the bottom of my heart, for his kind words. I always knew you were a softie.

Guys, falling asleep here. We'll duel tomorrow (God willing).

Keep digging.......your response to the original posting was disrespectful and in bad taste, I've re read it and can't see any forgiveness from V, I may be wrong......why respond at all if that's what you had to say?

Pomposity in action....again!

Give it a rest.

Emmzy, thanks first for your concern certainly during a more trying hour in my life, than would normally be the case. I just left dad, and he's resting well, but in hospital presumably for the next week.

I would just like to say that though the "imaginary friend" remark was perhaps a little abrupt given the circumstances, I know our Pugwash now well enough to know there was no malice in his heart.

He simply has entrenched views on the topic, and feels comfortable enough with me to air them, even during this time.

Also, though I haven't read any other reply as yet (I am reading them sequentially), I'd also like to say that my placing my father's condition in this thread about prayer may have been awkward. My mind is not exactly uncluttered without feeling.

I think we have discussed the topic of religion, however, so basically I was aiming for a broader point than just whether God exists or not.

Even those who do not believe in God, believe in the power of positive thoughts, which some call positive Beta waves. I think putting it those scientific terms for some, makes them understand my point a little better -- though the President's usage of "our religion" and "crusade" in his speech was so astounding to me, as to make me gasp out loud.

I hope we are all on the same page now, regarding my intent.

Thanks again!

Actually, it'll get you a flogging, or a stoning (both potentially fatal) but nothing as spectacular as a decapitation

Quick, hopefully innocuous joke about this. Overheard on Radio Scotland during an international match:

"You will get stoned in the Middle East if you commit adultery, whereas in the West you get stoned to commit adultery."

Now that's just unkind.

However, I believe there's some mindless drones banging on the gates of RWI

As an aside, have you seen how dead RWI has become since their change-over? Wow. 4 replies to the Mid-Week Wristies, and very little of the fast-paced thread replies I remember.

I think David Niven played Klink in the film version, Murder By Death.

You're the one who named it!!!! http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=46589

God, I'm good.

BTW, I checked and yes, I have a Kaktus. Eh. Not worth the money, IMO.

(And yes, I have already bought one strap I already have because I have so many, can't keep up anymore. I should maybe catalogue, even if I don't post them here...)

They called that game "Cluedo" in England.

Drat, beat me to it. Yeah, from Clue + Ludo (an old Victorian board game).

As for the scam, Colonel Mustard in the Kitchen with a Fiddy.

From what I've heard, hacking into the Yahoo account is difficult, so these people must be professional IT guys or crackers by "hobby".

http://arik.baratz.org/wordpress/2005-05-2...account-please/

The problem is with keyloggers and people who promise to retrieve your account, is that they will just add you to a database for their own nefarious purposes. It sucks.

Speaking of prayers, will send a few vibes down your way, since I don't know how to solve your prob, Ryyannon. Wishing you luck too.

vic...you strap collection is awesome...i am speachless....since I've read in one of your posts that you have something like 130+straps...wow!!!

I'm a little scared to count them...and check on them only at night, when my parents have gone to sleep.