The Ashes

bz£ · Post by **bz£** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:16 am

Now that was one hell of a second test!

stueym · Post by **stueym** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:32 am

bzl wrote:Now that was one hell of a second test!

Ah how bitter is defeat snatched from the jaws of victory

Sorry CaravanRay, maybe next time

stueym · Post by **stueym** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:36 am

stueym wrote:
bzl wrote:Now that was one hell of a second test!
Ah how bitter is defeat snatched from the jaws of victory

Sorry CaravanRay, maybe next time

On a related note....Go Royal Navy!!

When Britain first at Heav'n's command
Arose from out the azure main;
This was the charter of the land,
And guardian angels sang this strain;

Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves:
Britons never will be slaves

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:05 pm

Well, a new Botham has been found and now we've got a series on our hands!

as much as it hurts to loose one - it is good to see that the Poms didn't roll over and die again

(It was dirty trick though, leaving cricet balls lying around for Pigeon McGrath to step on)

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:07 pm

stueym wrote:
stueym wrote:
bzl wrote:Now that was one hell of a second test!
Ah how bitter is defeat snatched from the jaws of victory

Sorry CaravanRay, maybe next time
On a related note....Go Royal Navy!!

What are The Royal Navy doing?

Are the World Buggery and Cannibalism Championships coming up?

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EDIT: Sorry, didn't look at the link - yes, that was pretty cool!

Kamakura · Post by **Kamakura** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:46 pm

England WIN the 2nd Ashes match!

Caravan Ray wrote:it is good to see that the Poms didn't roll over and die again

Nah nah na na naaah

Oh yes indeedy. One simply has to gloat whilst one can... 8)

Denyer · Post by **Denyer** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:24 am

i m crying

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 1:32 am

Kamakura wrote:England WIN the 2nd Ashes match!
Caravan Ray wrote:it is good to see that the Poms didn't roll over and die again
Nah nah na na naaah
Oh yes indeedy. One simply has to gloat whilst one can... 8)

When I posted previously - I didn't know the results of the fifth day - I just assumed we lost.

But wow - what an amazing test match!

Yes - go ahead and enjoy it - even I can feel no ill will after that one.

Time to pull out he biggest sporting cliche of them all:

CRICKET WAS THE REAL WINNER!

I just hope you lads can keep it up for 3 more (and that McGraths leg gets better - I hear that the cricket ball he trod on has been short-listed for the New Years Honours List)

Kamakura · Post by **Kamakura** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:27 am

Caravan Ray wrote:I hear that the cricket ball he trod on has been short-listed for the New Years Honours List.

Oooh, there's catty for you!
You're right though: Fantastic finish - so close it could have gone either way... Cricket was the winner.

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:22 am

Here we go again - 3rd Test is away

ooh aah Glen McGrath
ooh aah Glen McGrath
ooh aah Glen McGrath
ooh aah Glen McGrath

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 7:33 pm

Right - I've had enough, where's my bat - I'm getting the next plane to England.

Hayden, Martin, Langer, Kattich - you're all being deported to New Zealand. And Gilly! What have they done to you Gilly!?!

Me, Warney, Punter and the Pigeon should be able sort this mess out for the final 2 tests.

3rd Test Man-of-the-Match: half a day of Manchester rain.

Kamakura · Post by **Kamakura** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:46 am

Caravan Ray wrote:3rd Test Man-of-the-Match: half a day of Manchester rain.

True and sad.
Actually it's quite exciting really. We both stand a good chance of winning half a bail... Or is it stump?

Perhaps instead of the 3rd and 4th tests they should songfight for the ashes.

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 4:44 pm

Kamakura wrote:
Perhaps instead of the 3rd and 4th tests they should songfight for the ashes.

With blonde-haired fast-bowling dynamo and rock musician extrodinaire Brett Lee in the team - that would suit us fine!

http://www.brettlee.net/didyouknow.php
"Brett is part of a band "Six and Out" comprised of fellow NSW cricketers: Richard Chee Quee, Brad McNamara, Gavin Robertson and his brother, Shane. They have released a CD Six & Out and a stand alone EP Bring It On. Brett plays bass and provides some vocals."

Or are you suggesting it come down to you, J$ and Andy Balham vs. me, Sausage Boy and Denyer? (if so, I'll definitely be praying for rain

)

Denyer · Post by **Denyer** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 2:26 am

o i c

Kamakura · Post by **Kamakura** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:40 pm

ENGLAND!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket ... efault.stm

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:15 pm

Kamakura · Post by **Kamakura** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:09 pm

Caravan Ray wrote:

I tried to find the song but couldn't (404'd) so here's a lyrical excerpt to cool the fevered brow...

Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best...

And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...

words and music by Eric Idle

Just in case you want the rest

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:04 pm

I'd really don't think I want to talk about it at the moment

I'll be in my caravan if anyone wants me...

stueym · Post by **stueym** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 8:35 pm

Caravan Ray wrote:I'd really don't think I want to talk about it at the moment

I'll be in my caravan if anyone wants me...

FOLLOW ON...OMG!!!. I thought I would never live to see the day(again

). That's phenomenal. Sorry Ray to gloat but when it comes to sports its so rare to put one over you lot. we have to enjoy it when it does come.

Kamakura · Post by **Kamakura** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 1:46 am

I've decided to be sensible and not count the Chickens... Just in case...

oh...

well...

why not...

ENGLAND!

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 4:24 am

stueym wrote:
Caravan Ray wrote:I'd really don't think I want to talk about it at the moment

I'll be in my caravan if anyone wants me...
FOLLOW ON...OMG!!!. I thought I would never live to see the day(again ). That's phenomenal. Sorry Ray to gloat but when it comes to sports its so rare to put one over you lot. we have to enjoy it when it does come.

Is it too early to forget cricket and start talking about the Commonwealth Games?

(Oh... and Stuey - I think you've been Stateside too long - "sport" doesn't have an "s" at the end of it)

stueym · Post by **stueym** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 7:20 am

Caravan Ray wrote:
stueym wrote:
Caravan Ray wrote:I'd really don't think I want to talk about it at the moment

I'll be in my caravan if anyone wants me...
FOLLOW ON...OMG!!!. I thought I would never live to see the day(again ). That's phenomenal. Sorry Ray to gloat but when it comes to sports its so rare to put one over you lot. we have to enjoy it when it does come.
Is it too early to forget cricket and start talking about the Commonwealth Games?

(Oh... and Stuey - I think you've been Stateside too long - "sport" doesn't have an "s" at the end of it)

Quite right lazy nasty habit.

Unfortunately if you are here long enough it happens quite insidiously. Will try to do better!