Howmanheyman

You're digging yourself a bigger hole, tbh, CT.

Not strictly true, I just died in your arms last night, it must've been something you said? I just died in your arms last night. I should've walked away, it was a long, hot night etc...

Sounds like N-O.

Modern football and everything surrounding it pisses me off but I also don't have a life so watch it but mostly us religiously.

It's an AI effort TBF.

Been listening to this rap lately, it's about two sports fans, one a boy, one a girl who both have a rivalry going on with their favourite sports stars. Verse 1: The Australian Girl Yo, it’s me, your biggest fan, down under in the land, Allan Saint-Maximin, the best in the game, understand? You glide like a dream, every match, you reign supreme, While Wykikitoon’s sittin’ there, lost in his little scheme. I’m cheering loud, waving flags, in my green and gold, You weave through defenders, got that magic to behold. While he’s drooling over Gordon, a headless chook, no skill, I’m all about your flair, man, you give me such a thrill. Chorus: The Rivalry Allan, I’m your ride or die, while Wykikitoon just sighs, Tryna diss me, but his boy’s weak, can’t even rise. In this fan war, I’ll roar, bring the noise and the score, You’re the king of the pitch, he’s just stuck at the door. Verse 2: Wykikitoon Listen up, girl, you think you own this game, But it’s Gordon in the spotlight, and he’s bringing the flame. Allan’s flashy, but can’t finish like my lad, While you’re lost in your dreams, I’m just chillin’, not mad. You call him a chook, but you’re the one who’s fried, Obsessed with a player, it’s like you’ve lost your pride. Thin and white, but he’s got that speed, You just can’t see it, girl, you’re lost in your greed. Chorus: The Rivalry Allan, I’m your ride or die, while Wykikitoon just sighs, Tryna diss me, but his boy’s weak, can’t even rise. In this fan war, I’ll roar, bring the noise and the score, You’re the king of the pitch, he’s just stuck at the door. Bridge: The Face-off So here we are, two fans, each claiming the crown, But in the end, it’s the love for the game that keeps us around. Wykikitoon, man, let’s settle the score, Who’s the real MVP? Let the pitch speak more. Verse 3: The Showdown I’ll rep Saint-Maximin, you’ll back your thin hope, But we’re both just fans, caught in the same rope. So let’s unite for the love, while we clash for the hype, Football’s the passion, let’s keep the rivalry ripe. Outro: The Fan Love Allan, Gordon, both shining stars on the field, No matter the battle, it’s the love that we wield. From Australia to Yorkshire, the fans hold the key, In this game of life, we’re all family.

Anyway, tell me more about this girl.....

Maybe it'll work fine?

You also have to just look at the queues as well. I did get into the AC Milan game but the queues are now a joke where once they weren't. Twice I've seen it for myself and you hear about it from people with season tickets so what it comes down to is, is it better now? I'd say absolutely not and I don't think I'll be alone.

Like last year v Villa when I had PL's ticket. Ended up watching the game in town when I'd paid the money for a ticket. It's absolutely shit and just one of the reasons I'll never go back again.

I think the main problem would be marrying up the smart meter with the car with the provider. As part of the process of setting the EV smart tariff up you must plug the car in to charge so they know your smart meter is compatible? Mine probably isn't so if it isn't you can't get the super cheap rate at 23.30. Maybe they don't want any Tom, Dick and Harry having cheap electricity for six hours if they haven't got an EV? Also, if the energy is cheaper for them during the day they'll charge your car then at the cheap rate instead, (obviously you'd have to be plugged in) so that's probably where the smart bit comes into play? I'd be happy just getting the cheap rate and I'll schedule the charging myself.

Anyway, getting back on topic, quite looking forward to getting this new car but know for a fact I'll be tearing my hair out working out apps and tariffs as I've a feeling my smart meter won't be compatible with octopus and their EV friendly tariff. You need the charger's app, the car app and your energy provider's app. What could possibly go wrong?

There's a thing we've applied for, on it's own it's not enough for normal living but we might just be able to get by. Expecting some bullshit from the DWP because they've tried it on once before when she moved from DLA to PIP, (that was a very testing SIX MONTHS till we won an independent appeal) and also just because we're a fucked up country with priorities all over the place. We'll get there, the mortgage is right down, I'll get a FT job if it gets crunch time but I've got leeway with some redundancy/bonus money still in the bank.

The missus had a fall this morning, took ages to get her up, I'm honestly not sure how much I can spend away from the house tbh. Seriously need to look at caring payments for those able to do it. But they won't because scrounging or something.

Just so I can laugh about myself; Ballad of the Discontented Man In a town where the shadows stretch long, Lived a man with a heart full of song. Each job he took felt like a chain, A fleeting chance, but all in vain. He donned his suit, tied his tie, But with every day, he'd sigh and cry. From office clerk to factory floor, He dreamed of more, but found it a bore. Oh, Newcastle United, his heart’s true pride, But the gates of St. James' are closed wide. With tickets scarce and dreams deferred, He’d watch from afar, each cheer unheard. “Just one match,” he’d whisper in prayer, “To see them play, to feel the air. But luck’s not kind, and fortune's blind, In every crowd, it’s hope he can't find.” Yet through his troubles, a flicker of light, “I may be down, but I’ll keep up the fight. At least I’m not stuck as an MLF, With nothing to dream of, just empty breath.” So he trudged on, with a weary grin, Knowing in time, he'd find joy within. For though the jobs came and went like a breeze, His love for the Magpies would never cease. And though life’s road may twist and bend, He clung to hope, his true friend. With every setback, he stood tall and proud, A loyal supporter, amidst the crowd. The prompt was.... A ballad about a man not happy with every new job he gets, he can't get in to see his long time football team, Newcastle United, he's down on his luck but at least he wasn't born a MLF.

Well done CT but in real life Mrs HMHM can't make dinner no more, I've never worked in the docks and you can't use a motability car for driving jobs. Apart from that....

Wait a week until it jams. Woofuckingno

@strawbs avatar is from play off game down there which I've commented on in the general thread Random memory: A thing that comes to mind alongside the joke of asking if the club still does videos after sitting through the Wimbledon game is the Roker Review programme for the derby mentioned or the derby in the league that season had a fan's page where they asked a random fan questions and one of the questions was; Q: How do you celebrate a victory over the Mags? The answer the MLF on the day gave was 'Ah'd go over ta Newcastle and buys a videyo from theya club shop as thad ah'l be sowald out in Sunalin.' There was no 'lol' at the end because it was 34 years ago before the internet invented it. Anyway, carry on.

Then beat Liverpool in the QF and Man City in the semi final and we're laughing*. *Obviously we wouldn't be laughing, we'd get Man U in the final and they'd play above themselves whilst Odysseus throws the ball in our goal after replacing Nick Pope who injured himself in the pre-game warm up. Osula would do his best standing in for the injured Gordon who was standing in for the injured Wilson who was standing in for the injured Isak but it wouldn't be enough.

Don't joke, sometimes it's the bairns thongs that drop out. I'm not ready for this.

Just been called up by Skoda, getting our new leccy enyaq on Monday despite ordering it in February!! Women of the world, if you have any panties, prepare to shed them next week.

Then again.....

"Oops! Did I put those questions in an email to 'Big dog'? A complete accident and a silly one at that. How did I manage that? I'm so mortified!"

I was at that game of your avatar, everyone going mental and Budgie wants rip Hardyman's head off just before the ref sends the mackem off. Aitken just smiling at the 90th minute penalty save. Honestly, most of us were still celebrating in the roker end when the red card came out and didn't realise at first. You're right about it meaning more when you're younger. The only panties I drop now is any that fall out of the laundry basket when I'm moving it to the washing machine for wor lass.