The totally off-topic thread

[Quickstatus]

Who remembers Sydney radio 2GB host John Pearce?

Yes he was an abrasive character who basically argued with most callers. Many callers would call up just to argue with him. I believe he suddenly died while on air.

 

[Foreigner]

Yes he was an abrasive character who basically argued with most callers. Many callers would call up just to argue with him. I believe he suddenly died while on air.

Righteous character. Entertaining program and essential listening every Saturday for us.

With him it was Mr. Keating or prime minister, not Paul.

 

[Quickstatus]

Righteous character. Entertaining program and essential listening every Saturday for us.

With him it was Mr. Keating or prime minister, not Paul.

Yes I was listening to him when suddenly the radio station went to music - apparently he had a myocardial infarct while on air. Very funny listening to people trying to take him on.

 

[Foreigner]

Yes I was listening to him when suddenly the radio station went to music - apparently he had a myocardial infarct while on air. Very funny listening to people trying to take him on.

Station had a tribute program afterwards. Anyway remembered him. Back to rugby game in Wellington. ABs have a converted try, Wales a penalty. 7-3 score atm.

 

[Foreigner]

ABs beat Wales 36-22. First half locked 10-10 but ABs had strong second half. Hosts put pedal on metal but Wales came back with 2 late tries.

Now Australia take on England in Melbourne.

South Africa hosts Ireland early Sunday morning.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Very funny !!!

 

[TheRealTMA]

(On shopfront window) Laying down the rules:

Nudity is ok then!

 

[samh004]

Now Australia take on England in Melbourne.

Brilliant result!

 

[Foreigner]

Brilliant result!

Too many errors by the boys but great defence by the visitors.

 

[JohnK]

Am I the only one concerned where this is headed?

Robot makes bid for freedom from Russian lab

A robot programmed to move around independently has escaped from a Russian laboratory after an engineer forgot to shut a gate.

The semi-humanoid robot managed to reach a nearby street before running out of batteries, blocking off traffic in the city of Perm earlier this week.

Read more...

 

[Foreigner]

Yes.

I would be concerned somewhat if comrade Robot knew how to recharge itself.

 

[Deleted member]

ABs beat Wales 36-22. First half locked 10-10 but ABs had strong second half. Hosts put pedal on metal but Wales came back with 2 late tries.

Now Australia take on England in Melbourne.

South Africa hosts Ireland early Sunday morning.

A very satisfying evening , so long as you're a kiwi or a Pom

 

[JessicaTam]

Am I the only one concerned where this is headed?

As long as the batteries keep giving out, we will be fine.

 

[Foreigner]

A very satisfying evening , so long as you're a kiwi or a Pom

Mind you, the national hockey team did well by winning on penalty shootout.

 

[JessicaTam]

Righteous character. Entertaining program and essential listening every Saturday for us.

With him it was Mr. Keating or prime minister, not Paul.

I am not sure when the 'first name basis' came in with interviewers, but the PM (and any MP for that matter) should be addressed appropriately. Mr / Mrs X, or Prime Minister.

 

[Foreigner]

I consider it disrespectful of the prime minister calling the Labor leader Bill.

 

[JessicaTam]

My seat map for tomorrow's flight.

I am in 25J and seem to have a mega shadow. Apart from those pesky people in 26F&G of course.

QKWIA!

 

[Cossie]

Avis/budget at Linate (Milan), aggggghhhhhhh................ Didn't believe the bad reviews and didn't think they could be this terrible But, guess what, they are!

The flight from Alghero was shorter than the wait for service (if that word could be used!), including getting our luggage.


Rant over.


Still waiting........

An hour and 45 minutes later we finally had our car and were on the road, at least we had friends waiting in Garivate and it's a beautiful part of the world.

 

[drron]

I related to this-

 

[serfty]

Sitting in an American lounge at LAX ... overheard for about 20 metres way (out of sight):

How good was the North Melbourne Hawthorn game, <other pertinent commentary> ...

Ahh .. home beckons ...