Has Kane come out with an opinion piece here yet?

Looks likely that 2 teals loose their seats in Vic. In even better news serial retard Bandt looks Gonski too.

I've been back on the weight loss kick for about 5/6 weeks now.

Getting some results.

Reduced Alcohol intake. I don't like it much, but my weight gain over the past 5 years, has been more about what I drink, than what I eat. I have switched to low cal beers. Can't hurt.

Portion control. Mrs C is on board too. Think it took her a few weeks to start cooking less.

Increased exercise. Gym sessions up from 1 time a week to 3 times. Heading back to Park run this Sat (now that old farts cricket is done) will walk/jog the 5 ks, then head to gym.

Down 4.5 kg's in that time.

The aim is to get back under 100KG. Just 9 more "KG Cunningham's" to go. Looking forward to fitting into some shirts that I have not worn in a few years time..... The buttons were under more pressure than Ken Hinkley!

Update - after 8 weeks.

Tale of the Scale

Week 0 = 113.3KG
Week 1 = 111.8KG
Week 2 = 111.5KG
Week 3 = 110.3KG
Week 4 = 110.4KG - Weird how I lost nothing in this week.
Week 5 = 109.9KG
Week 6 = 108.7KG
Week 7 = 108.0KG
Week 8 = 107.9KG - Old Boys Cricket Trip in here, way to many beers
Week 9 = 106.8KG

So 6.5KG's gone, with about the same amount to go to get back under the ton!

Further progress update:-

Week 10 = 105.8KG
Week 11 = 105.5KG
Week 12 = 105.5KG
Week 13 = 104.9KG
Week 14 = 104.5KG
Week 15 = 104.3KG
Week 16 = 103.9KG
Week 17 = 103.5KG

It’s getting harder, and my losses are smaller. That said, happy I’ve stuck with it. As good as 10KG off, which was goal #1.

5 weeks til I’m on a plane to Bali. Hope my weight begins with a 9 by then!

mighty_tiger_79 wrote:

Corona Man wrote:Rory confirmed as a starter next 2 Australian Opens.

Get your tickets now!

We can crash in the spare room or on the deck next to the Webber?

Sure…. For a reasonable price!

A real concern for Jeremy McGovern, with West Coast nominating him for consultation with an AFL concussion panel and admitting retirement is a possibility.

The star defender remains in the concussion protocols after his latest knock in Round 8 and has struggled to recover.

"We are awaiting a date for the panel to convene and assess Jeremy and there are a range of outcomes that could result from their report.

"These may include personalised treatment or rehab plans, an extension of the return-to-play timeframe, recommendations for further tests or specialist referrals, or retirement on medical grounds."

Sammy Edmund on X.

Are you time travelling now too? This post is from the future?

See below.

Booney wrote:"What can I do for you Norm?"

"Well, I am going to need something to kill time before my second beer. Uhhh, how about a first one?"

Can’t help but think Booney is the Norm of the Footy Forum.

mighty_tiger_79 wrote:surely CM will be in attendance tonight

Nope. Pies home game, got offered tickets. Home, warm, bottle of red.

See you over there LM!

Jack riewoldt with a cornes style hot take. Doesn't suit his style, which he's probably still trying to figure out and certainly doesn't fit in with the style of On the Couch
I find Jack a little hard to take. Not sure why, to be honest. His TV delivery style is not appealing to me. I liked him as a player, not so much as a presenter.

Snuck in a Bintang yesterday arvo. Climatization project under way.

All the training comes together at Beer and BBQ tomorrow night.

I'm thinking ribs, dark ales and maybe an Old Fashioned to round out the frothy, frosty night.

I'm cranking the smoker on Sunday for a surprise birthday for my estranged son.

2 briskets, 5 sets of shorties, 1.5 kg of pork belly diced into burnt ends in a plum rub and a smoked pineapple.

I have a 2.5kg boneless lamb that I might weberise or watch spin around on a spit while I'm at it, or grab a couple of lamb shoulders to smoke too.

I'll start on the Peroni's then move on to a bottle of Aviation Gin that I have then move on to a nice drop of cab sav to see me out.

He's 27 but I'll get a number 3 candle for his cake given that it's the 3rd birthday he's had since we've caught up.

8th of July 2022 the hole in my heart was filled.

Glad to hear he's no longer estranged, mate.

Must be something in the air, I'm planning a lamb in the weber/cab sav or merlot night on Sunday .

X2

Is it Friday yet?

How good was Peter Darley….. loved Gerard’s comment, Darleys on the same table as Swannie!

Logging off & setting the out of office at 4.01pm today.

Corona Man wrote:Logging off & setting the out of office at 4.01pm today.

Done, top is off the first beer of the break!

Hawks about as flakey as the Qantas wifi at 30,000 feet just the other side of Alice Springs. Time for another red thanks young lady…

Last week in our resort in Legian.... one bloke in particular who had been getting around all week in his Carlton gear, hat, shorts etc.

After the game on Saturday where North Melbourne beat them, was spotted later that day in a new Tassie Devils guernsey.

He had jumped ship!

dedja wrote:

Corona Man wrote:I see a typo in your email address.

Many would agree that I’m a big dick …

Head?

Reckon I may get out to the Box Hill Vs Norf Melb game this Saturday. Arden Street, never been to the ground before, keen to check it out.

dedja wrote:The Back Page is no more …

Didn't take long for Candice to bring the whole thing tumbling down...

Can't think of a time, that I have ever wanted Port to win a game, anymore than tonight. Put the dagger into the Blues,and then twist the shit out of it!

Some of my thoughts/observations on Bali.

Accommodation in Legian. 4.5 Star (apparently), good location, rooms a little tired to be fair. We were up on the 3rd floor. Safe to say, didn't miss going to the gym much, was up & down the stairs so much, I was getting my workout in. While I am loathe to compare per se Bali to Thailand, it's kind of inevitable. Accommodation wise, in my view, yet get a bit more for your $ in Thailand.

Food & Drink, plentiful, and well sampled. Well priced too. We ate in Restaurant's in the main, as opposed to bars. That said a few bar lunches went down well. Reckon my Bro in law had Nasi Goreng every day between lunch & dinner. Decent coffee joints abound. $2.50 a cappuccino doesn't hurt the pocket.

Tour - We did one. It was ok, but stuff me the traffic in Bali is insane. I am not talking about the lack of road rules, more so the road infrastructure is simply inadequate to handle the amount of vehicles.

Footpaths - Better than Thailand, in Bali, they actually exist!

Beach Sunsets - Enjoyable, $4 beers, sit back & chill..... other than the non stop touts peddling their wears...

Volcano - Other than seeing it in my news feed, you wouldn't have known it was happening in Legian. Reading the posts about flight cancellations, while sitting on the beach, watching a plane come in every 5 minutes made me chuckle.

Weather - Rained once in our 8 days, and that was for about 15 minutes while we were eating. Understand this week in Bali, has been almost non stop rain. We timed that well...Hot when the sun was out, but for much of our time there was some cloud about that cooled things off.

Shopping - Not my go, Mrs C didn't miss though. Sister in Law, stuff me.... she was shopping for cushions....in Bali, why, just why? I managed to pick up a few singlets. An Indiana Pacers one (then Haliburton tears the Achilles 2 days later) and the mandatory Bintang one. Reckon they search your bags when you leave, if you don't have one onboard they send you back to the airport gift shop.

Pi55ed Aussies. Pretty well everywhere. One evening, we were sitting in a restaurant, adjacent to the beach. About 9pm a group of well hydrated Aussies appear from their sunset drinks. Among them a middle aged lady (mid 50's), the kids (also pi55ed) think it's a great idea to get "gran" a moto bike back to the resort. What unfolded from there was entertaining to say the least. First she hands her entire purse to the rider.... he says no hands it back. She then pulls out some cash for the ride, hands it to him. He pockets it. Shen then hangs her handbag (full of god only knows what content) over the riders head. He says no, gives it back to her. Then she starts to line up how to get on the back of the bike. By this stage our fellow dinners have cottoned onto the situation and were all tuned in. Eventually she hitches up her dress (to the waist) showing off her G banger.... and climbs aboard. The rider hands her a helmet, which she struggles with. As the rider pulls away from the curb with his passenger, they receive a standing ovation from the dinners in the restaurant. Probably happens every night in Bali....

Will we go back? - Yes but not in the short term. Probably 3 or 4 years for another look. 8 days for us in Legian or Seminyak about right, but then I would move over to the other side, or to another location nearby - Lombok etc.

Booney wrote:Work place law, anyone on here know someone who works in that field?

( No issues, just looking for some clarity on something )

Our HR bloke is pretty good. He is not a forum member though.

I've been back on the weight loss kick for about 5/6 weeks now.

Getting some results.

Reduced Alcohol intake. I don't like it much, but my weight gain over the past 5 years, has been more about what I drink, than what I eat. I have switched to low cal beers. Can't hurt.

Portion control. Mrs C is on board too. Think it took her a few weeks to start cooking less.

Increased exercise. Gym sessions up from 1 time a week to 3 times. Heading back to Park run this Sat (now that old farts cricket is done) will walk/jog the 5 ks, then head to gym.

Down 4.5 kg's in that time.

The aim is to get back under 100KG. Just 9 more "KG Cunningham's" to go. Looking forward to fitting into some shirts that I have not worn in a few years time..... The buttons were under more pressure than Ken Hinkley!

Update - after 8 weeks.

Tale of the Scale

Week 0 = 113.3KG
Week 1 = 111.8KG
Week 2 = 111.5KG
Week 3 = 110.3KG
Week 4 = 110.4KG - Weird how I lost nothing in this week.
Week 5 = 109.9KG
Week 6 = 108.7KG
Week 7 = 108.0KG
Week 8 = 107.9KG - Old Boys Cricket Trip in here, way to many beers
Week 9 = 106.8KG

So 6.5KG's gone, with about the same amount to go to get back under the ton!

Further progress update:-

Week 10 = 105.8KG
Week 11 = 105.5KG
Week 12 = 105.5KG
Week 13 = 104.9KG
Week 14 = 104.5KG
Week 15 = 104.3KG
Week 16 = 103.9KG
Week 17 = 103.5KG

It’s getting harder, and my losses are smaller. That said, happy I’ve stuck with it. As good as 10KG off, which was goal #1.

5 weeks til I’m on a plane to Bali. Hope my weight begins with a 9 by then!

Further Update:
Week 18 = 103.0KG
Week 19 = 102.3KG
Week 20 = 102.6KG
Week 21 = 102.3KG
Week 22 = Bali - Didn't weigh in.
Week 23 = 101.5KG - Somehow didn't put on weight while on holiday. We did walk an awful lot though.
Week 24 = 101.2KG

Closing in albeit slowly on a sub 100.00KG target.

Booney wrote:Might borrow that book when you're done, if I could?

At about $35 a copy, I think the author is the one having the epic retirement!

Stats from the second T20I, Brevis is the first batter the score a T20I hundred against Australia in Australia.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/dewald-brevis-stats-his-125-betters-faf-du-plessis-to-smash-sa-s-highest-score-in-t20is-1498916

Not normally a viewer of T/20's. However I did take in the Saffers batting, and was particularly impressed with Brevis.

Played normal cricket shots for mine. Hits a good ball.

Got a huge future in all formats I think.

Dutchy wrote:Oh wow, nice, sure you cant make in next year?

2027. St. Andrews. Then off to an Ashes test match.
#bucketlist

People.

People, who listen and care.

People who understand, don’t ridicule, and help you find solutions.

Struggling through a couple of “black dog” days. Been in some dark places. Scary dark.

Our HR guy is fantastic. My employer gets it, they want to retain staff.

There is hope. There is light.

cracka wrote:

Jim05 wrote:Harley Reid staying at the Eagles until end of 2028

Now that the speculation is over he can concentrate on trying to get the footy a bit more rather than fighting

Getting fit may want to be a consideration.

Booney wrote:Daniel Gorringe busting Dave Hughes' ribs in the All Star game wasn't on my bingo card but here we are.

I’m regretting not tuning into the game now.

99.9kg.

Goal achieved.

People.

People, who listen and care.

People who understand, don’t ridicule, and help you find solutions.

Struggling through a couple of “black dog” days. Been in some dark places. Scary dark.

Our HR guy is fantastic. My employer gets it, they want to retain staff.

There is hope. There is light.

Hope you are ok CM. Glad you are getting the support needed.

Like to thank MW, along with a few other Forum personalities who reached out to me in support. I do value you guys.

I am back up and about after a few bad days.

So after all the fun of last nights game, we move onto Cats Vs Lions. Should be a cracker. Lions I reckon, just.

Happy Birthday to MT-79.

Hope you are spending it out on the golf course!

You are not authorised to read this forum.

mal wrote:Posters who turn Grand Final threads into I'm right and your wrong
To one particular person, continue your debate in this thread
Some posters dont want to ruin an important thread

Yep!

Tune into 9 or 9 Now from 8:45pm (ACST) tonight, Gout Gout will be running in the 200m heats at World Athletic Champs.

Gout runs in heat five, lane eight.

Fellow Aussie Calab Law will run in lane two in the first heat, while Aidan Murphy is in lane eight of heat two.

Should Gout be one of the three fastest in his heat or one of the six next fastest, he will be up for the semifinals at 10:02pm AEST on Thursday.

The final is set for 11:06pm AEST on Friday night.

Yep will do. I saw Boles get eliminated last night in the 800. Didn't stay up to watch Hull in the 1,500.... great she snared bronze.

Are fish and chips shops allowed to wrap food in newspaper or has that been outlawed?
It should be.

From an ink perspective (I work in the industry) news print inks, would not be considered "food grade" for direct food contact.

If its blank newsprint (paper) then yes ok.

Even inks used on the outer wrappers of chips/chocholate etc, need to comply with food grade standards, even though there is functional barrier (usually) silver foil (unprinted) in contact with the actual food.

:-B

You are not authorised to read this forum.

Umm think Teddy just owned Snoop..

Hidden Valley today, shot 91.

Tough day in the wind.

Happy with that, sign me up!

(Par 73)

carey wrote:With a esky of Pale Ales I assume?

EFA

I made the move to "Malbin" near on 9 years ago now. During those 9 years I have probably averaged 6-10 rounds a year. Just playing here & there really. I believed I would hold off joining a golf club over here until I retired, to be certain I could play enough to justify the membership fees.

I had kept myself busy in the summer months with old fools cricket. At 59 now, and the only thing keeping me interested in cricket, was the thought of pulling on the Big V, in the over 60's carnival, made me realise, I was playing cricket for the wrong reasons. With the summer upon us, I have no enthusiasm at all to pull on the whites.

I have a number of golf clubs within a reasonable distance of my home to choose from, so I started the research in earnest over the past month or so.

A couple of private clubs (Northern, Rosanna & Heidelberg) all around the $2.5 to $3.5k per annum, and most with around the same in a joining fee to boot. All very nice clubs, with some great facilities (clubhouse, practice ranges etc). I played Rosanna a few years back, and it's a good track, they stuck the membership forms in front of me. I was very tempted!

Then there is a number of Semi Private clubs (Growling Frog, Club Mandalay & Hidden Valley). All around the $1,200 - $1,500K per annum, no joining fee (that I am aware of) and pretty good facilities. The practice area's at Growling Frog are particularly good. My knock on the "Frog"..... it's always blowing a ******* gale. It's a Links setup, but stuff me it's always insane the wind there. Mandaly can be much the same, but it has bugger all, in the way of a practice range.

So I have settled on Hidden Valley. It's a 35-minute drive up the Hume, heading North. 3 speed cameras to be aware of, so careful on the speed.

I have played the course probably 5-6 times now, & I bloody love it. The clubhouse is super impressive, and membership includes access to the gym (although I am a member of a Gym 500 meters from home) and to the indoor heated pool. Also included is bowls, tennis & pickle ball..... Not ready just yet (4 more years) is the opportunity to buy a home, that backs onto the actual course. Oh my glory filled days..... imagine driving your golf cart out the back gate, playing 18, then a few hours negotiating the 19th hole. Just drive the golf cart (hic) back home, through the course, and do it all again the next day!

So bugger it, Im not waiting to retire then join a club, I am doing it this bloody weekend.

http://www.hiddenvalleyresort.com.au

First hit as a club member this Sunday at Hidden Valley.


And they've cored the greens yesterday!

mighty_tiger_79 wrote:KYR

Trials like Jane
Races like Tarzan

$2.

Easy money there.

Massive Weekends.

Friday Night - Crown with the lads, til 3am.

Saturday Arvo - On the punt with the lads at my local.

Sunday - Golf at my new home club. The previous 2 days perhaps not the ideal preparation, but it is what it is right!?!.

Shattered now, sipping on a cold Corona… think I’m too old for this shit… but I love it!

1st card in for Handicap. Front 9 was dry, out in 43 with a double on 8. Greens slow, still recovering from coring.

Onto 10th tee some light drizzle. Pared 10, 11 & 12.

Then it really sent it down. Nothing worse than trying to keep everything dry when it’s coming in sideways!

Came home in 50, which was actually decent in the conditions.

Looking at the leader board only a couple of single figure blokes in front of me off the stick.

Playing next Sat and Mon… looking forward to getting a handicap back.

Sad to think they're gonna bulldoze the joint.

What a great race.

Thought Buckeroo had Via on toast round the bend

Last time I went I thought the facilities were pretty dated, and that was 5 years ago.

I am not a huge fan of "death valley" the home straight is 175m FFS. The upgrade is well overdue.... that said I am going there on cup day for a luncheon in the legends room...

Give me Flemo any day of the week, every runner gets a chance.

1st card in for Handicap. Front 9 was dry, out in 43 with a double on 8. Greens slow, still recovering from coring.

Onto 10th tee some light drizzle. Pared 10, 11 & 12.

Then it really sent it down. Nothing worse than trying to keep everything dry when it’s coming in sideways!

Came home in 50, which was actually decent in the conditions.

Looking at the leader board only a couple of single figure blokes in front of me off the stick.

Playing next Sat and Mon… looking forward to getting a handicap back.
i think you might struggle a fraction next 2 rounds

and then you'll go BANG off a hcp of 20ish ;)

More than a fraction of struggle yesterday, in good conditions, I carded my worst score.

Pop my 3rd card in tomorrow.

Played with a good group of members yesterday, despite my poor play, had an enjoyable morning round.

The GA is in……15.7.

Means I will play off 19 I think on the white tees.