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    • booboo

      US Politics
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      @mariner4life we care because they have global reserve currency and despite its malaise their currency and their system is better than the alternative, i.e. China

    • taniwharugby

      Movie review thread...
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      Kiwiwomble

      Original top gun, watched in prep for the new one…shit that’s a fun flick, not going to talk about if it’s good or not…just great fun to watch

    • Donsteppa

      Coronavirus - New Zealand
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      canefan

      @TeWaio said in Coronavirus - New Zealand:

      Any thoughts as to when NZ goes green? July? October?

      Or are we counting down now to the new Monkeypox traffic light system?

      Knowing this government it will be a week before the July school holidays, along with the cancellation of RAT test requirements to enter NZ

    • Tim

      Awesome stuff you see on the internet
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      Notice on door at St Mary's Church, Whitby.

    • taniwharugby

      TV Serieseseses
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      5 eps into the final season (I think) of Killing Eve, first few eps were pretty ave and was contemplating bailing (too much Eve, not enough Villanelle) but has picked up again, so will see it out.

    • taniwharugby

      NZ Politics
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      JC

      @Tim I get the impression that Mahuta’s goal isn’t so much better governance, or even a better deal for Māori people, as much as it is about establishing a ruling dynasty. Aotearoa’s own version of the Gandhi family.

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      Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz
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      Tim

      @MajorRage said in Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz:

      The worst thing about this is Henry's taste.

      Yeah, that was one of the most mild, run off the mill photos I've ever seen, with no detectable cleavage. That guy must get overly excited on a trip to New World, by the standard of his weird comment.

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      @dogmeat yea I agree, society was already trending in this direction.

    • dK

      What are you listening to, right now................
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      broughie

      @MN5 yep I agree or Road trip music because you can sing along with them. Lots of good harmonies.

    • NTA

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    • Tim

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      Chris B.

      @Cyclops said in Super Rugby News:

      @Duluth said in Super Rugby News:

      Tim Perry.. of all the players who had multiple starts for the Blues he was the worst. Second place is miles behind him. Think of all the crap players that played for the Blues over the decades Tim Perry was number one. Well done.

      Managed to win three super rugby titles though!

      Didn't really watch him at the blues but he was decent for the crusaders and ultimately managed to push crockett out of starting his last final.

      Not to mention a fairytale end to his career winning the M10 Cup with the Mako in his final match.

      Six test caps.

      And even memorable for the Blues....

      Pretty solid, Tim! 🙂

    • canefan

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      TeWaio

      @MajorRage The sooner its all done by robots, the better

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      NPC - news, injuries etc
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      Tim

      https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/opinion/300485151/youth-are-the-future-for-manawat-turbos-if-everyone-stays-patient

    • Stargazer

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      Bovidae

      Hamish Bond retires from rowing.

      Well worth reading what Eric Murray has to say.

      https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/127611164/best-weve-ever-produced-eric-murray-sings-the-praises-of-hamish-bond

    • Crucial

      Star Wars VII ****contains spoilers****
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      Kirwan

      @Nepia said in Star Wars VII ****contains spoilers****:

      @Kiwiwomble said in Star Wars VII ****contains spoilers****:

      @Nepia said in Star Wars VII ****contains spoilers****:

      Did anyone else find ep 2 almost too dark (colourwise, not content)?

      Other than being set at night I didn’t notice…time for a new tv?

      My tv is about a year old, so I could probably just adjust my brightness settings - I just assumed the final season GoT cinematographer was working on this.

      I think it’s your TV mate, could see everything fine. That GoT episode they could have saved millions and just streamed audio.

    • canefan

      Hawt discussion (lots of PG13 gifs/pics)
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      mariner4life

      @Nevorian said in Hawt discussion (lots of PG13 gifs/pics):

      @Bones said in Hawt discussion (lots of PG13 gifs/pics):

      @Nevorian said in Hawt discussion (lots of PG13 gifs/pics):

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      That's a tough selfie to take

      Think she did a foot job

      Underrated

    • JK

      JK vs BigRed
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      No update for a bit as shits been busy

      Still hitting the gym 3 days a week and sneaking in one MTB ride. Not feeling super fit but prob just doing enough to manage the old stress relief and not die as an unfit fluffybunny

    • Machpants

      All Blacks 2021
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      Dan54

      On Schmidt joining AB selection panel, and where it will take him, I have just finished Steve Hansen's book, he's pretty good mates with Schmidt. He talks of mentions how much trouble Schmidt was having with the pressure while coaching Ireland (had read that before) and though he was NZR's preferred choice to take AB's job he needed a break away. Hope he just takes it easy coming into whatever roles he does and builds from there.

    • NTA

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      NTA

      @KiwiMurph the presence of Larkham might be a carrot, but having these signings continue will give other players some food for thought.

    • taniwharugby

      Recipes, home grown goodness, BBQing and food stuff
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    • Rapido

      Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final
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      canefan

      @nzzp said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @majorrage said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      TBF though, I can't blame Aussies for treating the result with a bi of disdain given how much we shit the bed when we toured there last.

      at least we could beat the Indians at home, eh 🙂

      seriously, give us a proper warmup and a better selection policy and we may have been competitive.

      We have Kylo and Devon as well now. Much better team

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      Coronavirus - UK
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      MiketheSnow

      2 year Anniversary

    • Hooroo

      Rough tips and other bets...
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      @Kid-Chocolate actually I used to work for the owner of the winner (didn't back it though), folks on here who know racing might know how rich this farker is, but I had 26-1 on Dark Destroyer from a bet way back, I know the owners of this horse very well and was set for this, a soft track I think I may have had a huge day ..alas not to be

    • Tim

      NH International Rugby
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      MN5

      @MiketheSnow said in NH International Rugby:

      @Daffy-Jaffy said in NH International Rugby:

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      Thoughts on the squad and what can you tell us about the new caps @MiketheSnow ?

      As much as I love Lydiate, why?

      Unless our other flankers like Thomas Young and Botham are injured.

      Same for Priestland.

      The rest picked themselves.

      New boys have been playing well but would still have gone with Young and Botham

      We’re going to be hammered regardless

      You know you’re getting old when a cricketer you have fond memories of watching play has a grandson playing international sport.

    • taniwharugby

      Lockdown/Covid Check In
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      canefan

      @Kiwiwomble said in Happiness Scale:

      @canefan i'm trying to really play up the small mercies, gradman has no idea...so wont be upset...and if COVID accelerates her passing it might be a blessing

      also...might actually get a cure out of her and nothing has killed her yet!

      It's not for her, it's for your mum. But you are right about the older generation. Clearly at 95 she is a tough old bird

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      My Latest All Blacks Quiz
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      MN5

      @Rugger-Quizzes said in My Latest All Blacks Quiz:

      3000 or more test runs. New entry on the list.

      New Zealand Test Cricket - 3000 or more test runs New Zealand Test Cricket - 3000 or more test runs

      Name the New Zealanders who have scored 3000 or more test runs. Figures accurate to 12/05/2021

      3.19 remaining........most of this was due to the spelling of one particular name...

    • Tim

      NH club rugby
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      Machpants

      Pretty sad Captain Vito want on the field for the victory. What an awesome player he is, I hope he enjoys retirement 🙂

    • Paekakboyz

      Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log
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      MN5

      @paekakboyz said in Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log:

      LOL first time ever I've had the 'this topic looks old' message on this thread. Over the last 6 months I would have been to the gym 3-4 times, including today! Alive and surviving but not exactly thriving. Especially on the exercise side of things.
      We two-scooped C4 and trained for two hours. Hour of legs then the rest - was mean as to get that pump again. Arnie isn't wrong ha ha.
      I will be ruined next week but it was worth it. My training bro is about to become a new dad, so we'll have to see how his life changes.

      Still better than a lot of ferners.

      Don’t beat yourself up.

    • sparky

      Brexit
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      MajorRage

      @nostrildamus said in Brexit:

      @majorrage has there been a problem with GPS or did they reach an agreement with the EU over the satelites?
      Regards discrimination, most of my foreign pals are outside London (and some are far north England) so that may be a factor.

      Talk on that has gone quiet since the deal was signed, so I suspect this was included in that.

      No doubt location is a factor, but I should point out, I'm not in London.

    • mariner4life

      Aussie Politics
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      No Quarter

      Lol

    • booboo

      RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1)
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      Beer thread
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      taniwharugby

      Had the Pan Head Rat Rod Hazy IPA at lunch yesterday, bloody nice drop, and 6.5% too

    • pukunui

      Blues 2019
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      Stargazer

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      Aussie Cricket
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      Mick Gold Coast QLD

      Rod Marsh in hospital following heart attack [https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12550129/rod-marsh-the-former-australia-wicketkeeper-in-hospital-following-heart-attack)

      It is not clear to me where I should place the link I wish to provide, or where to place any text I wish to add to it.

      PS. Now I must apologise, this news was previously noted up the page - I did not check beyond the latest 17 hour old entry, believing the news that I saw was reported just this morning.

    • Canes4life

      All Blacks vs Springboks I
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      Rancid Schnitzel

      @kruse said in All Blacks vs Springboks I:

      @rancid-schnitzel said in All Blacks vs Springboks I:

      @antipodean said in All Blacks vs Springboks I:

      One thing TSF is terribly good at is straw man arguments.

      It's entirely fine and proper to point out a player isn't up to Test rugby at that stage of their development. That doesn't rule out maturity and improvement. It certainly doesn't rule out criticism.

      Again that's not the argument. It's when a player is ripped to shreds as being shit, not up to it etc. And again let's stop pretending nuance is a thing here.

      Nuance is a thing everywhere. If only you can recognise/understand it.
      And it's "balderdash".
      Boulder Dash was a sweet little computer game.

      Stick to reviewing shitty Movies. It's a much better use of your time.

    • shark

      'Super Rugby' 2021
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      Stargazer

      Warning: 40 minutes long

    • chimoaus

      Grumpy Old Man
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      Kirwan

      @Victor-Meldrew said in Grumpy Old Man:

      @Catogrande said in Grumpy Old Man:

      @Victor-Meldrew

      You have already shown patience at a level above and beyond. Go back and chin the fluffybunny.

      I normally leave that sort of thing to Mrs Meldrew

      EDIT: Interesting to note that when I quoted your post with the word "fluffybunny" in it, it up with the anglo-saxon translation in the edit panel. Smart coding by @Kirwan & @Duluth .....?

      I think that's part of the software, so it filters it in the display areas. Not surprised it's unfiltered in edit mode.

    • Duluth

      All Blacks 2022
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      number9

      @ACT-Crusader nothing wrong with the starting LH, my issue is with the starting Hooker I would go with Taukeiaho.

    • Rancid Schnitzel

      GOT - there will be spoilers
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      @No-Quarter said in GOT - there will be spoilers:

      I'm currently reading the books. Got em on Kindle so it has merged all 5 books into one which physiologically makes it a tough as you don't feel like you are making much progress. Have got 69% of the way through.

      They are freaking awesome though.

      The detail on the houses the families is fucking amazing isn’t it.