tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post7764462632589358131..comments2024-03-19T03:14:04.172-04:00Comments on Rabett Run: Eli's PicksEliRabetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07957002964638398767noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-83371243168197716512014-06-29T13:45:13.547-04:002014-06-29T13:45:13.547-04:00Thanks, Kevin! I hope Susan and PWA had a chuckle...Thanks, Kevin! I hope Susan and PWA had a chuckle about my confusion.<br /><br />TaylorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-85730742034082834882014-06-28T09:51:03.856-04:002014-06-28T09:51:03.856-04:00Taylor, I believe Susan is referring to this PWA.Taylor, I believe Susan is referring to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Warren_Anderson" rel="nofollow">this PWA</a>.Kevin O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692943768484857724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-34247386285436462992014-06-27T06:45:12.799-04:002014-06-27T06:45:12.799-04:00Susan,
PWA: Pagan Webcrafters' Association? ...Susan,<br /><br />PWA: Pagan Webcrafters' Association? Pirates With Attitude? Project Wiggler Adone? Pro Wrestling Alliance Australia?<br /><br />It took ages for me to figure out that EINAL thing. I'm a bit slow on the uptake, so any help would be appreciated.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed those pints!<br /><br />TaylorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-40282611569334259402014-06-26T23:18:37.031-04:002014-06-26T23:18:37.031-04:00Crush Belgia, those byrocrats!Crush Belgia, those byrocrats!Oalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032383453035968859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-47310565310383824752014-06-26T23:17:10.189-04:002014-06-26T23:17:10.189-04:00Congratulations for getting through from one of th...Congratulations for getting through from one of the hardest qualifier groups!Oalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032383453035968859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-44821324141388860132014-06-17T23:56:31.640-04:002014-06-17T23:56:31.640-04:00Some of you might enjoy this Earth Observatory sat...Some of you might enjoy this Earth Observatory satellite image of Brazil at night: an unusual kind of map. Big country; Manaus is indeed far up the Amazon and almost on the equator.<br /><br />http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=83857&src=eoa-iotdSusan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16935228911713362040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-88434989292982854452014-06-17T17:47:37.590-04:002014-06-17T17:47:37.590-04:00Portugal's implosion has ruined my reputation ...Portugal's implosion has ruined my reputation as a keen predictor. <br /> <br />Less of a surprise than Spain I suppose. Ronaldo did not look comfortable at all & Pepe may be gone for 3 games (red card). <br /><br />Teams have made horrible starts before & improved - I am old enough to remember Italy in 1982 scraping out of their group wtih 3draws and 3 points. Then they suddenly caught fire and beat Brazil, Argentina and Germany before becoming World Champions. Best World Cup ever.<br /><br />Spain might still play a role, also England, Portugal seem to have the worst uphill struggle.<br /><br />PS Delighted to see Team USA start with a win.<br /><br />TobyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-45814684877287183282014-06-17T05:58:48.092-04:002014-06-17T05:58:48.092-04:00I'm Dutch. Ain't Dutch? Ain't much. Pr...I'm Dutch. Ain't Dutch? Ain't much. Proost.cRR Kampenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07571285063752477448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-37697797832986843002014-06-17T05:34:43.449-04:002014-06-17T05:34:43.449-04:00"And Susan had a couple pints too."
Aha..."And Susan had a couple pints too."<br /><br />Aha, you're getting the hang of it :)J Bowersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-5739625145533886762014-06-16T22:22:25.533-04:002014-06-16T22:22:25.533-04:00Yes indeedy! The whole place erupted when Brooks ...Yes indeedy! The whole place erupted when Brooks scored the winning goal!!!!!!!!!!!! Applause when stoppage time expires. It was fun!Rattus Norvegicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449457204330125792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-11035150756074893342014-06-16T21:01:23.704-04:002014-06-16T21:01:23.704-04:00Rattus et al:
joy in Mudville tonight!
And PWA p...Rattus et al:<br /><br />joy in Mudville tonight!<br /><br />And PWA pretty excited too, if anyone wants to know.Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16935228911713362040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-56108575482522962252014-06-16T20:27:26.838-04:002014-06-16T20:27:26.838-04:00Susan, I was at a bar!Susan, I was at a bar!Rattus Norvegicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449457204330125792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-81479268333115183472014-06-16T20:02:17.450-04:002014-06-16T20:02:17.450-04:00USA-Ghana 2-1, wtf??!! Am I the first? And hardl...USA-Ghana 2-1, wtf??!! Am I the first? And hardly a football fan, more interested in the rest of the world than most though ... Next, tennis.<br /><br />(US Americans are funny critters, and yours truly more peculiar than most ...)<br /><br />Pretty excited, nonetheless. <br /><br />And Susan had a couple pints too. Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16935228911713362040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-27425037232091859522014-06-16T04:30:41.652-04:002014-06-16T04:30:41.652-04:00"Who was the passer?"
Blind, who had a ..."Who was the passer?"<br /><br />Blind, who had a blinder.<br /><br /><br />Adamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-71284905408072179372014-06-14T15:32:40.531-04:002014-06-14T15:32:40.531-04:00The 1 to 5 beating sure was hard to imagine. Howev...The 1 to 5 beating sure was hard to imagine. However, I was surprised to see they started the older players instead of the mix I suggested (I have coached football in Texas, so I know a bit about heat).<br /><br />From a purely technical point of view that game was 1 to 3. So I assume they will take corrective action and start at least one young center half and also put in Juanfran for Azpilicueta. I had chosen Juanfran because he's in tremendous physical shape and doesn't seem to mind the heat and can drop in to help the center backs in a hurry. Fernando Leanmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085680730729620836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-53517060093024696642014-06-14T14:45:23.712-04:002014-06-14T14:45:23.712-04:00Anonymous-Toby:
Thanks for the tip on van Persie&...Anonymous-Toby:<br /><br />Thanks for the tip on van Persie's goal.<br /><br />Who was the passer? Does FIFA score "assists"? <br /><br />NED plays again the 18th and 23rd, both at 13:00 local time.<br /><br />John PumaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-49102454002694369372014-06-14T06:19:28.080-04:002014-06-14T06:19:28.080-04:00If FIFA were trying to arrange an early exist for ...If FIFA were trying to arrange an early exist for Spain, well it sure came off. Spain, if they survive, will probably be up against the hosts.<br /><br />Spain 1 Netherlands 5<br /><br />Hoodathunkit?<br /><br />Spain looked old & tired, while Aryen Robben & Co looked as if they could run all night.<br /><br />Netherlands best team so far - van Persie's goal (the first) will be replayed for years and already provides a vivid memory of Brasil 2014. Early days yet, and Netherlands have ultimately disappointed before.<br /><br />TobyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-82844262806041050572014-06-13T17:26:40.157-04:002014-06-13T17:26:40.157-04:00The best soccer game in the world is always the on...The best soccer game in the world is always the one you are playing in right now. Go play soccer.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150805906414546377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-26669923574996703372014-06-13T16:37:04.441-04:002014-06-13T16:37:04.441-04:00Am I too late to pick Mexico?Am I too late to pick Mexico?Fixed Carbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06321707907871138659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-34489538586151559482014-06-13T16:21:02.118-04:002014-06-13T16:21:02.118-04:00Eli had a couple of pints.
Eli is in danger of t...<i>Eli had a couple of pints. </i><br /><br />Eli is in danger of turning into a Brit. It's a slippery slope: there will be a post-match bit of bovver before you know it.BBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687930416706386215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-15703536162455122112014-06-13T13:58:22.564-04:002014-06-13T13:58:22.564-04:00You do have a good point there Fernando, re: FIFA ...You do have a good point there Fernando, re: FIFA corruption. Ugh, it is an ugly thing...Rattus Norvegicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449457204330125792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-6776707688489166102014-06-13T13:43:56.676-04:002014-06-13T13:43:56.676-04:00I don´t have a problem believing they rigged the g...I don´t have a problem believing they rigged the group placings because I´ve read too much about FIFA corruption. I suppose you are aware it´s so bad the sponsors told Mr Blabber to clean up his act. Fernando Leanmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085680730729620836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-21840600895141401872014-06-13T13:17:42.720-04:002014-06-13T13:17:42.720-04:00Group C: Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast & Japan...Group C: Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast & Japan is another group which does not make a lot of sense in terms of pedigree at these championships.<br /><br />In fairness, I think FIFA are trying to maximise participation by the different continents in the next round - and of course that also helps the TV audience numbers. So European countries like Netherlands have lost out in the seeding. <br /><br />TobyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-54477251471266301162014-06-13T13:16:20.923-04:002014-06-13T13:16:20.923-04:00I'm supposing Fernando forgot what happened (o...I'm supposing Fernando forgot what happened (or wasn't here) the last time we tried to discuss conspiracy theories at the Rabett's place. And we don't want that to happen, do we?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-45095864485981514642014-06-13T05:34:10.449-04:002014-06-13T05:34:10.449-04:00Regarding Spain and Holland in the same group, her...Regarding Spain and Holland in the same group, here in Spain they looked closely at the group lottery , using slow motion to look at the hands of the people who picked the slips, and it sure looked to me like they rigged it (the slips for that particular group were picked with different hand motions and at one time the guy´s hands went out of view for about 5 seconds). The public here tends to believe the girl picking the balls had nothing to do with the scam, it was the guy who replaced the little slips as he supposedly tried to unroll them. Fernando Leanmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085680730729620836noreply@blogger.com