The Silver Fern

A duck walks into a pub in the East End of London, walks up to the bruiser of a barman 'got any crackers?'
the barman looks confused, 'no we don't sell crackers' and the duck leaves.

The next day, the duck walks back into the pub, up to the bar 'got any crackers?'
the barman, disgruntled replies 'i told you yesterday, we don't sell crackers' and the duck leaves

the following day, the duck walks into the pub, up to the bar, 'got any crackers'
by now, the barman is pissed off, 'i've told you twice, we don't sell crackers, if you ask me that one more time i'm going to nail your fucking beak to this bar' - the duck leaves

the following day, the duck walks into the pub, up to the bar, 'hello mate, got any nails?'
the barman's face creases in confusion, 'no, no nails'

'good, got any crackers?'

Saw Dave Matthews Band at the Albert Hall last night. Reckon my wife and I were the only people not American.

Still an incredible venue, and they are one hell of a band. Carter Beauford is an absolute freak on the drums, I can see why many rate him up there with the very best (Professor, Baker, Bonham etc). He seems to have this technique where its all in the wrists. His arms seem to move slower than the average drummer, but the wrists are just a blur.

Aside, the gig was a bit meh to be honest. They play a strange setlist, with only about 2-3 hits and lots of secondary songs in there. Crush was awesome and easily the highlight song of the evening. About 2:20 in I'd had enough so left. Heard him start Don't Drink The Water on the way out (which is my fave DM song), so popped back in to see the horns guy start another solo and left.

Good gig, 6/10. Could have been so much better.

@nzzp said in NZR review:

@Godder thanks for that.

If the PU still 'own' the pro game, but appoint a board to run as an independent business, do they still pay tax? Surely the transfer of a surplus to the parent body doesn't attract the liability as the parent body is tax-exempt.

I'm not an accountant, so terminology may be totally wrong.

If it's a separate for-profit entity, the surplus would be taxable. Imputation credits on the dividends would be refunded after filing a tax return, but to avoid all tax, the entity would not be able to retain any amount from the surplus. Possibly there are other options around licensing and/or management fees but that's a good way to attract IRD's attention for an avoidance arrangement.

Appointing a separate arms-length board to run the professional game within the NZRU is fine.

No, but probably over Tucker.

Jeez indigent trading for years, and that's from before covid

“My preliminary view is that the Company may have traded whilst insolvent from 31 December 2018, and that it is likely that all debts that remain unpaid were incurred which could result in an insolvent trading claim exceeding $16.8m.”

@MN5 said in The thread of learning something new every day:

@Bones said in The thread of learning something new every day:

@Machpants said in The thread of learning something new every day:

So you meant to put this in the stupid shit thread, and accidentally put it in the learning thread?

You're a bundle of joy huh.

Today I learned that there's a devil in Canada but it's actually a fucking tree, not a make believe supernatural creature! Fucking unreal. Thanks world.

The Grumpy old man thread is that way

( points )

Go and vent over there.

I have no idea how you take out of that, that I was the grumpy one.

Duh it's just wood.

There is no official stream or TV coverage of the game against the Hurricanes Hunters.

@Gunner said in NRL 2024:

Warriors have some problems, they’re not terminal, but will be if they don’t sort it out ASAP.

Going to sleep after 20 minutes… again, what the hell is going on there?

At times attacking inside the 20m we look like our players just met each other in the pre match warm ups… 🤦🏽‍♂️

I think Egan, Johnson and TMM aren’t running it enough, we get too into playing the percentages and these guys forget how good they are when they have a go.

God that was frustrating.

Fuck fuck fuck

How the fuck do you lose that. I think you’re right they’re not terminal but there are some really worrying signs though where they switch off.

DWZ and Montoya both going through really bad out of form spells at the same time.

Short of middles and some tactics just not working, think we would all like a couple of variations from “trust the process” which just is not working in attack.

Still a game we should have won

Looks like the Roosters finally played to the ability of their squad, shit they are good when they click

I’m going back to the drink ..

Brett Cameron on his All Blacks cap and his promising second stint with the Hurricanes Brett Cameron on his All Blacks cap and his promising second stint with the Hurricanes

In 2024 Brett Cameron (27) has been vital in the Hurricanes best ever start to Super Rugby. The Wellington based franchise has won eight.

“The coaching staff have been outstanding. There’s been an extra level in detail and preparation – they’ve challenged us with different ideas and created a culture of healthy competition and care for each other.”

Hmm, that doesn't seem to bode well for the All Black's attacking strike plays, the guy designing them (Holland) is apparently not very big on attention to detail...

I just remembered Niall Williams-Guthrie. She was brilliant for the blues this season. It’s a shame the contract system is tailored towards younger up and coming players and towards developing front rowers because she still has a lot to offer despite her age.

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@African-Monkey blessing in disguise with Christie being out.

April 30 for the Chiefs heritage jersey according to their SM.

When is Tamaiti Williams back he will give our pack one hell of a boost?

@Bovidae Yeah in Melbourne, I'd back the Rebels here but as you said, they've only played twice at home so far and we're very good in those 2 performances so I'd expect a far better showing from them this week. Better side on paper too imo as @Chris pointed out.

@NTA probably, hes a good guy...but typical in that hes been at the club for a few years...but when i suggested checking with some of the people on the committee...he didn't know them....on sat when someone asked him for water bottles...he hadn't thought about getting any....he just rocked up and played 1s and someone else arranged the bbq that paid for things and someone else filled the water bottle he expected to be there and someone else washed his jersey each week etc

he'll come right, hes just having a wake up call

Tahs injury list is mostly tight five players

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