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Reply | Just climbed Snowdon
at 15:29 29 Apr 2025
I just had my facebook memories pop up as 4 years ago today, I went up Cadair Idris... fabulous walk.... |
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Reply | Points gained every 2.5 games... (13 from 32)
at 15:21 22 Apr 2025
We tried very hard to play scrappy dig in football at the weekend.... sat in, with no ball, but as previously mentioned, we're just not very good at it.... We were cut open way too easily, and then found it impossible to get up the pitch. |
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Reply | Trump v Constitution
at 08:42 17 Apr 2025
They are undermined by the same poor assumption that our parliament has, that the people elected are "decent folk", and will abide by convention. They have never put in place laws to enforce this, and unfortunately, now, we have seen the weaponisation of this constitutional weakness on both sides of the atlantuic |
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Thread | periodic reminder to enjoy your life
at 13:02 16 Apr 2025
Discovered on Monday that my next door neighbour had keeled over and passed away on Sunday ( we saw paramedics and then police arrive, so knew something was up). He was a lovely man, 71, active, loved his fishing, and would always have time for natter about the football.
Its really knocked me for six.... his mum had lived with him , but passed away in December at 94, so you always kind of think that "you're from good stock", but you never know when time is up...
The last few years, I've seen a lot of "premature" deaths, and its really reminding me that we only have this time once, so enjoy it whilst you can. |
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Reply | Points gained every 2.5 games... (13 from 32)
at 10:16 16 Apr 2025
The problem is, that we're not actually very good at scrapping for points.... we don't defend well enough. 2 clean sheets all season. and the loss of winning positions shows how hard we find it to stop people scoring. We need to try and score, because we can't do a boring 0-0. |
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Reply | Exciting culinary news
at 10:09 15 Apr 2025
I had an old kenwood chef.... motor went and I looked into getting it fixed, was basically going to be similar cost to buying a new one.... |
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Reply | McIlroy v Rose Masters Play off
at 10:13 14 Apr 2025
yeah, he is definitely flawed under pressure, but I think that the pressure he was putting himself under to get that grand slam contributes to those errors, and actually the fact that he got through it, and now doesn't have the same level of pressures could liberate him.
And when I say run, I mean 2 or 3 over the next few years.... as you say, unlikely to be more than that due to the nature of the game. |
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Reply | McIlroy v Rose Masters Play off
at 08:04 14 Apr 2025
bit tired this morning.... had no intention of staying up, but that drama was so compelling.... so wanted Rory to do it, but also would have been delighted for Rose.... but to come back again and again, as Rory did during that round.. absolutely immense.... wouldn't surprise me if a run of more majors comes now that he's done that. |
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Reply | Sigh....
at 15:42 13 Apr 2025
and yet when Mckenna holds off making his subs, he gets whinged at for not doing enough to change the game... its almost like if the opposition are better than you and you defend for most of the match, eventually they might score. |
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Reply | Two questions: Anyone on here use a sleep tracker? And anyone given up sugar?
at 13:35 8 Apr 2025
It actually wasted a load of my time a couple of years ago.... went for an NHS health check, where they do BP, weight, pulse etc, and they were concerned that my HR was too low.... did an ECG, then decided to refer me to a cardio clinic.... had to have more tests. All the time, everyone I saw basically said, this is ridiculous, you're just presenting as a well trained person should, but computer says no.... eventually, after about 3 months of tests and appointments, I got to see a consultant ( amusingly, australian, the day after Zak Crawley had smashed them round Old Trafford), who despite some mild cricket based ribbing, basically told me that I was absolutely fine.
I'm not super fit, but I play squash to a reasonable level, and have done for about 35 years.... so heart is pretty strong and healthy. |
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Reply | Two questions: Anyone on here use a sleep tracker? And anyone given up sugar?
at 10:13 8 Apr 2025
Yeah, to be honest, I'm just using two thin strips of 1.5cm 3M micropore tape which is holding jaw closed but there's still gaps, and I can breathe in if I need to.
Will carry on for a bit, and then see if I can persuade her. She doesn't particularly do change though, so have to raise the issue, and then let her get used to the idea. |
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Reply | Two questions: Anyone on here use a sleep tracker? And anyone given up sugar?
at 08:43 8 Apr 2025
This thread was the first time I'd heard of mouth taping.... I've been reading that book.... fascinating stuff...
I've been trying a bit of mouth taping ( mainly because I snore a bit, which keeps Mrs SA awake). It seems to help a bit with snoring ( especially post drinking), but also, my overnight resting heart rate has dropped significantly..( ~10% - high 30s to low 30s).... Going to keep tracking it to see what the effects are, as I think mouth breathing is definitely a contributing factor for my wife's sleep and tiredness issues, so going to have to gather some evidence to persuade her that mouth taping is not me trying to kill her! |
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Reply | Ifs
at 10:26 4 Apr 2025
I was reading notes on the interview with him last night on the BBC, and it sounds like he has plenty of offers. Obviously he has a good connection with McKenna, but I do think he might end up abroad for a few years to rebuild his earning potential and then come back to the Prem once he's proved he's on the straight an narrow again.
I would have him back if we could though. |
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Reply | losing the ball in transition
at 10:09 3 Apr 2025
Yeah, the pace at which prem teams can close down an attacks is the biggest eye-opener for me this year.
The way through it is to have those patterns of play ingrained, and one-touch your way through it. Bournemouth actually did it really well through the middle of the pitch, but lost their way in the last third.
We were just that little bit slower, and less accurate with the decisions and subsequent passes, which is just enough to allow them to snuff it out... fine margins, but quite clear to see where a small improvement would bring massive benefits, not only in allowing us more going forward threat, but also stopping us being pinned in our own half so much. |
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Thread | losing the ball in transition
at 09:53 3 Apr 2025
One thing I really noticed last night, especially in the second half. We actually won the ball back in our half really well. And those opportunities to transition, are where teams like Forest really hit you hard, but last night it was very clear that we really weren't properly tuned in as to how we transition quickly, and we so often got caught in possession and gave the ball straight back.
I do think its something where the 3 tens need to be stronger and quicker with their hold up play and decision making, but hopefully, if we can keep the same team together for a few games, that might come.
That said, the two goals were great. Delap's reminding me of Chaplin's at Derby....
And what a feeling when the final whistle finally went.... think that might have been the longest 30 minutes of my recent footballing life! |
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