Ken

Possibly. We'll see when the time comes.

No problem, Butterbean.

We're getting closer to a serious challenge in your conditions now.

No need for the aggro.

Sorry, I forgot to put the at the end. I don't know how old you are tbh, a bloke in his 40's was my guess, late, mid, early, no idea. A good razzing though.

Well, I think we could challenge you in yours, but we'll agree to disagree until another day. I am not attempting to denigrate England's efforts today. The pitch was hard and the ball bounced and went through fast and Stoneman and Malan have stood up to it. I said Stoneman had a bit about him after the first test but Malan's ton today was impressive. He can handle it in Australia, and so too Stoneman if he can stay focused. I don't want to see a whitewash tbh. 3-0 going into the boxing day test is a letdown for all supporters of cricket. So I hope England continue to make a game of it and carry on after a strong first day to make it intersting.

Happy birthday mate. Not as old as I thought you were. I always thought you were 48-49 like Alex.

Oh, and opinions of Belfastians on home decor and exteriors... no

Corrugated fencing is the bomb man. Blocks out neighbours you don't want peering over which happens in your neck of the woods; https://blazepress.com/.image/t_share/MTI4OTk0MDA3MDQzOTE3ODM0/5.jpg

Yeah, but yours is more ordinary, having said that let's not get into a debate about who is more shitter though this time. The pitch is flat and batting friendly, no sideways movement. There are a few cracks which could bake and open up on the fifth day which could be interesting, but you are still a bowler short I reckon. I always feel somewhat let down when the boxing day test is a dead rubber so putting up a fight at the WACA is something which I am finding interesting.

Yes, this is the most likely scenario.

No.

Radiator... Is that for the car or home? Bit old school that.

At this point, yes.

Mistake.

Happy for the bonus that I've received. I have the next 3 weeks off. Good times.

Bad craig. Inferiority complex tbh, and you will always be lower than me

No other options.

How does it change then, Paddy?

Americans again. I don't give a shit about them you fool. The world does not consist of Americans and Brits only. How would the middle east go in a one world state? How would christians go against muslims, who fight amongst themsleves, around the globe? We have a notion that there should be a separation between state and religion why are we even talking about global unity?

What is that?

Just so we don't digress here, I believe that you can believe in anything that you want. But religion and politics should never mix.

Is the UK the world? I'll answer that by saying they in the minority.

Yes, but most of us are brought up to believe something, globally, collectively, and being brought up in a culture which makes you feel that you should believe it suggests I am correct.

I have unintentionally turned this thread around. Back to CT's comments now.