The off-season 2019-2020

Greetings football fans.

For those of you hoping to stay in touch between now and season 2020...here is the place to do so.

All things sport and anything else for that matter. There won't be a massive number of people around in the off season, but those that are usually pretty good value. I'll drop in from time to time myself, for what it's worth.

All the best.

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Christine's picture

No worries newbie with all of the above here's hoping your water flows freely again ...

manyana's picture

Hi all, I've been reading a lot of the comments, but haven't taken part in any, but it's amazing what you learn on this site. Now I know how to change a washer in a leaking tap. Something that I don't think I'll ever do, but interesting anyway. Thanks Mark.
Christine, hope you're feeling better. I also take those headache tablets for migraines, and they usually work if I get to them in time. Most of the time, my headaches come on at night. I dream that I've got a sore head, &, voila, I wake up with a nasty headache!
It won't be long before the discussion is about footy, & I'm really looking forward to the new season starting.
Keep well everyone, manyana.

mark ashford's picture

Newbie & Manyana
I forgot the one last step. Once you have replaced all the washers and put everything back together, you must close the lowest tap (usually out side somewhere) otherwise your water will be running everywhere when you turn your supply back on.
Newbie if you lived here I'd be happy to slip round and do it. Would also reseat your taps to ensure drip free into the future.

Christine's picture

Manyana
Hi in tesponse to your comment you posted re migraines as well as taking those tablets also have ibuphofen take at least 2 at a time of ibuphofen when tou have a migraine you actually have inflammation or swelling in your head so reduce the inflammation you reduce the pain i always do it i am becoming a bit of an expert with these handy little tips but never have paracetamol & ibuphrofen at the same time if you ars someone that gets olcers you will get a stomach olcer i strongly advise you don't do that ingact i strongly advise to everyone never have paracetmol for head aches it doesn't do anything infact it can make it worse so try next time & see how you go but don't buy the dear ibuphrofen buy the coles brand it is less than $2.00 for 24 i alwsys have multiple boxes on hand you know 6,8,12 or more you never know with these migraines see how you go with it & let me know what you think when you try it at times it does help me part of having ms for me is inflammation around my spinal cord the drug they give me when i have an jnfusion os called ocrvous it is too block inflsmmation around mg spinal cord ,just a bit more insight for you all there good to talk to gou manyana ...

manyana's picture

Thanks for those tips Christine. I'm not getting the headaches as often, but I'll keep your advice in mind.
manyana.

Christine's picture

mayana
They say tomatoes & potatoes both give you inflammation thry are from thecsame family i only lesrnt this one recently but if you eat celery it counteracts it enough boring you all bring on the games ...

The Butcher's picture

Ok I’ll get the ball rolling
This is not my song of the week but more related to my story.
Sometimes you get surprises
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw0N9oCZCdE
I remember working on the tarmac and one of my co workers Howard Esterage said on Saturday I will be returning on an East West Airlines flight from Albury
Can you meet the aircraft but don’t tell anyone. This was strange because we didn’t unload those aircrafts but I agreed.
On the Saturday the plane arrived I’m sitting on a tug to take their luggage and down comes a group of people.
Howard thanked me and introduced me to his wife Mary and his father in law Hutton then said this is.....and before he could say I shouted Your Mad Max
and he laughed and said no Mad Mel
Mel Gibson still probably only Aussie famous but I was shocked. He just returned filming the Bounty. Howard said that his wife Mary was Mels sister and to keep it quiet as he wanted to keep it a secret. I was ok with that.
Any chance of an auto graph?
I’ll get you one and bring it to work.....awesome.
Anyway it didn’t happen Howard resigned a few months later.
I’m at home a few weeks later and there’s a knock on the door thinking it was my mate picking me up for Oz Tag
When I opened the door it was this chubby guy who actually looked like Mel Gibson. Is this a Mel Gibson gram?
He said Hi I’m Donny Howard asked me to drop this off. He handed me a photo of Mad Max with Mels Autograph he was Mels brother I said come it and we talked for ages.
I got a call later from the captain of our oz tag team asking why I didn’t show
I said sorry I was with Mel Gibsons brother He said if your gonna lie just say you were with Mel himself

Anyway my song of the week
This is a Dutch band with a great song
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm1q1XoN_Qo

Rocket Ryan's picture

Hope Everyone's ready for the new footy year. See you all been busy trying to remember you're favourite song. I guess it goes to show how bored you've all been?
Hey butcher. We got to race track here in Brisbane called Eagle Farm you should drop by they have a lot of what you deal in.
Horse shit that is of course.

The Butcher's picture

Ah Rocket(lettuce)
I’m going to keep my promise and help you with your footy tips.
It’s gonna be hard as 5 of my 6 grandkids finished higher than you though the one that didn’t had a good excuse she wasn’t born till July.
To start with I want you to put all your NRL knowledge together, gather every thought and inkling you have on rugby league then go with your instincts.
And as Jerry Seinfeld once said to George Constanza “If every instinct you have is wrong then the OPPOSITE would be right”.

mark ashford's picture

Hey Rocket
Nice to see a comment from you and yes we must be a bit bored waiting for the NRL to restart, however I do enjoy the music and it passes the time. Good to see you haven't lost your caustic sense of humour.
Butcher
Radar Love is an old favourite, so thanks for the memories. Don't take too much notice of our friend Rocket he likes to stir the pot now and then.
Only a few weeks to go and we can get back to what we are here for.
Bring it on.

Baggy_Gee's picture

Went digging to find a song that you might like Rocket. Hope this tickles your fancy https://youtu.be/wmC2slZK4uo . What is the current countdown to the season kick-off proper.

Christine's picture

Now rocket if you want too improve your tipping try not too tip broncos then they might win some games for a change go on give it a try prove me wrong ...

Christine's picture

Mark even my ghecko is laughting at that one ...

Christine's picture

That was my ghecko is laughing at that one hey were is big pete by the way my butcher bird is still alive with half it's beak missing i have been told how you tell males from the females the male is slightly bigger than the female of the adult butcher birds but i still think the femsles are more timid the males are more brazen if you ask me ...

newbie from perth's picture

Wed Night Jukebox Corner

This bloke’s music came along at exactly the right time in my life. Will always be a legend to me…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lyAkYCE_l8

Sorry I’m late kids, trouble with connecting on. Went off in a huff and had a bite to eat blah, blah, blah. Back now and logged in OK…

@ Mr Ashford
Thanks for the plumbing offer bro’, much appreciated 😁. You sir, are a legend!

@ Butcher
Wow! That first video caught me by surprise. Her singing voice is deeper than mine (ha-ha). By the way, where was Paul? That second one from GE is a cracker. Like a few comments mentioned, the audience were right into it eh? 🤪

@ Markus
Oh the horror 😨 BF really? The girls are pretty cute mind you. No disrespect bro’ but not my cup of tea. Onya for whackin’ it up though 💪. That followed by Wig Wam Bam. Mate, is this an “initiation test” or something? I’m hoping you posted these 2 to freak us all out (in a good way) 😉 Whatever it is, I’m lovin’ it brother. You still Da Man! Cheers.

@ “a”
Mate, another good one. You’re on a roll for sure. Even though it’s a good one, unfortunately it wouldn’t make my “top 100 stranded on a desert island” list. No problem though, it’s still a toe-tapper that gets ya singing along 👍.

@ Baggy
Maaate 😁 I wonder if Rocket is chuckling after that video offering of yours? Methinks not. Hopefully it’ll be taken in the right spirit 😉. After watching that it “stirred the juices” so to speak. I’m starting to get itchy. Bring it on!

OK kids, stay well, keep safe and enjoy life 😍 Cheers…

a's picture

Great song their Newbie I love T Red and this song

Rocket Ryan's picture

Good one baggy why do i think you have had that loaded and waiting for me.
I am going to need more therapy now

Baggy_Gee's picture

Don't worry about the therapy, just watch the golden point at suncorp between you and us. That one still kills me, how the hell did we not tackle him before he ran that far........................ Its going to be a great upcoming season.

NuL1F3's picture

Cool song Newbie, groovy and talk about pretty cute girl lol. Haha @ initiation! I have quite a diverse taste in music and I guess these first four songs explain why? They were each my doorway to discovering my very own musical flavour and identity. I did say it would be a bumpy ride ;)

Thanks for the share a!

Enjoy the weekend everyone.
Peace!

newbie from perth's picture

“Standout Winner” Predictions – EPL Round 26*

Home Winners – Man City
Away Winners – None

Running results so far:
Home Teams – 34/55 @ 61.81%
Away Teams – 12/19 @ 63.16%

NB: Round 26 is a split round (4 matches this week and 6 next week).

@ Markus
Yes sir! Always good to have one’s own musical flavour and identity. Wouldn’t have it any other way to be honest. So far this “bumpy ride” has been a good ‘un 🤪. Keep it up mon frère.

Just quickly, good to see some rain over on the East Coast finally 😍 Not much happening here at the minute so I might just scoot on over to the interwebs and have a sticky. Actually, I'm reminded of someone on aforementioned interwebs named “anonymous” (not our anonymous on here) once saying:

“I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will then have a generation of idiots.”

OK kids, be good, keep safe and enjoy life 😍 Begurk! 🐔 Begurk! 🐔

WWG1WGA

christine's picture

I can't believe all this rain we have had yet we still have 35 something bushfires , this is crazy ...

christine's picture

Newbie
The world already has a generation of idiots there called millenials ...

NuL1F3's picture

Hmm, been very quiet in here. Am wondering if this post will stick?

Anyway, had to take a detour, I know I wasn't going to visit my fathers contribution to my musical upbringing but to be honest, these would have come before the last 2 weeks of shared songs being truly my very first introductions.

I am quite sure no one will enjoy the second link but there may be some that might the first :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUmnTfsY3hI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5sIspLfmXM

a's picture

NuL1F3 1st song absolutely great song 2nd song well LOL it’s our childhood so we should be thankful for that

Anyway as for my song of the week this song got a brief mention a few weeks back but wasn’t Song of the week so I can share it

ps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nxz1DuVaRr8

newbie from perth's picture

Wed Night Jukebox Corner

In celebration of the dearly departed. Big Love! 💖

Marvin, he was a friend of mine
And he could sing a song
His heart in every line
Marvin sang of the joy and pain
He opened up our minds
And I still can hear him say
Aw talk to me so you can see
What's going on
Say you will sing your songs
Forevermore, Evermore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrkEDe6Ljqs

@ Markus
Yeah mate, this thread will stick. Well, up until the footy starts anyways 😁 First clip brought back some memories. My dear ol’ departed father used to play this. Not a bad song actually. Good solid musical ballad that ticks most of the boxes. Yeah, Newbie gives it a 👍.

Oh my gawd! The second one. I’ve lost count of the number of times I had to “endure” that song at weddings. Thank you to whoever invented alcohol 😍 Mate, ya gave me a giggle with that one 🤪. Cheers.

Yeah, not many trains pulling into the station at the moment so I’ll love and leave ya, but just for a little while. Only 29 days before the footy starts up again. Woo-Hoo!

OK kids, stay well, keep safe and enjoy life 😍 Cheers…

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@ “a”
Sorry mate, missed your post while I was composing mine (page didn’t update until after I posted). Anyways, great song there brother. If a song is a “cracker” (as far as my tastes go), I’ll download it (or buy it) and it goes into Newbie’s “music library” (on my computer and backup copies). This one is in that library 😍 Thanks for the reminder 👍

NuL1F3's picture

So I messed up. Country Roads was something I wouldn't discover (and to this day still enjoy thoroughly) until much later. The song I was meant to share is below and I should mention, it was actually the Chipmunk version (I had one of their cassettes) that I listened to lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gx97BH5kKo

Peace

NuL1F3's picture

Thanks for the share a and Newbie, I enjoyed both your offerings :)

I have had to endure that one a lot myself, the song represents my fathers musical taste so believe it or not, it gets worse! LOL. Nah, he listened to some ok stuff too but this style was his favourite :P

newbie from perth's picture

@ Markus
OK, you put up the wrong one but you redeemed yourself with the new one. That too, is a fine tune. Again, my dear ol’ da used to play that one a lot so I remember it well 😍.

Anyway, I start playing this video and I’m thinking to myself, “gee, that bloke looks like Johnny Cash. Wait a bit, the other bloke looks like Glen Campbell. What’s goin’ on here? The third bloke looks familiar but can’t place his name to his face.”

As JD explained at the end, it was Roger Miller. Ah, yeah, Roger Miller. Here’s me thinking Roger and Glen were just guitar players and it turns out they were damn handy on the fiddle and banjo respectively. That was a fun clip man! Thanks for that.

And the “icing on the cake” was the adverts at the end for Revlon and Timex. I remember the days (unfortunately) when they were the types of adverts shows had. Nostalgia indeed 😉. Cheers bro’…

newbie from perth's picture

“Standout Winner” Predictions – EPL Round 26*

OK, the Man City game’s been postponed until next week so I’ll update later. I’ll add this weekend’s picks and call it done…

Home Winners – Man City, Southampton
Away Winners – Liverpool

Running results so far:

Home Teams – 34/55 @ 61.81%
Away Teams – 12/19 @ 63.16%

Anyways, the Boss has started up “The 2020 NRL tipping competition” thread so maybe this here “off season” one is just about to sail off into the sunset. It was fun and many thanks to all those who participated. It kept me busy and that’s always a good thing 🤪.

Yeah, as the Boss says. The footy starts on the 12th Mar so get ready peeps! Suppose I should get back onto the interwebs and bone up on all things NRL eh?

OK kids, be good, keep safe and enjoy life 😍 Begurk! 🐔 Begurk! 🐔

WWG1WGA

mark ashford's picture

Hey Steel
Thanks for the reminder and the song. Can't believe he's been gone 40 years. Was by far the best front man for ac/dc (imo)

Steel Panther's picture

Hope you're feeling better Mark. Nice to get your post. Bedtime here for me.

newbie from perth's picture

Wed Night Jukebox Corner

I came across this hidden Aussie gem by pure chance. Back to something nice’n’simple. Love it. Not sure what reaction I’ll get with this one but here it is anyway…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf4f8FLodRc

@ Steely
Thanks for the AC/DC post brother. Yeah, Bon was “Da Man” 💪. Time seems to go by faster the older we get (which is a wee bit sad/frightening). If you (or anyone else for that matter) ever come over to WA (yeah I know it’s a long haul), feel free to contact me through the Boss and we can head on down to Fremantle Cemetery and have a few “nips” at his grave. I miss him sometimes 😥.

@ Mr Ashford
I know this might upset some but I’m with ya buddy except that I feel that Bon Scott was the “only” front man AC/DC had 😍. Yeah Brian has done a great job taking over and yeah, he was with the boys a long, long time (36 years) but it just doesn’t sound like AC/DC (for me at least) without Bon singing. But credit where credit’s due, Brian did a great job.

OK, just 22 days to go. 😍 Boom! 💥

OK kids, stay well, keep safe and enjoy life 🐔. Cheers…

WWG1WGA

NuL1F3's picture

Good Wednesday evening everyone.

Continuing on my journey we arrive at 1986, when I first started to explore music that my parents didn't have in the house or listen to themselves. I hope you enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIHMPc6ZCuI

And for a bonus song, this one (pre '86) sparks memories of childhood and my mother not being able to stop herself from dancing when it was played. I think if she understood the lyrics she may not have been as joyful but the melody and beat was all she needed. It remains one of my favourite songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JUbFj0BIc4

Peace.

a's picture

Great sons there Newbie and Markus

As for my song of the week it’s they’ve personally one of my favourite bands not sure if a lot will agree but some might but I love what they do

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i8dh9gDzmz8

Steel Panther's picture

Hey Newbie....thanks for the invite to WA. If I ever get there one day they'll be two things I'll definitely do....firstly make myself known to the Thinker legend Newbie from Perth and secondly visit Bon's resting place.

If I could elaborate on your Bon thoughts. Yea they'll be no one like him but I've enjoyed Brian too. I remember my first year at high school. Up to that point I wouldn't have called myself a music enthusiast, mostly listening to Top 40 or my Mum's favourites Elvis and Glen Campbell. Then I met this kid at my new school who introduced me to Kiss and AC/DC. He lent me his Let Their Be Rock record and my first thoughts were "how bad does this guy sound" but before you know it I was hooked and this was the start of my musical journey into heavy metal. A journey I'm still on today. Tonight (for the sixth time) I'm off to see Alice Cooper who only gets better with age!!

@NuLiF3...mate I thought we were on the same rock n roll train until you hit us with Bucks Fizz and now Simon and Garfunkel...sorry just not my gig haha!!

@a....nothing wrong with a bit of Green Day. Modern day Ramones for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N__yGuSz7PM

newbie from perth's picture

@ Markus
Thanks mate, the Dire Straits post was a good one. Sure brings back memories of times spent and places been. At least your “journey” hasn’t been a waste 😍.

Your mum used to dance to “The Boxer”? If so, what a beautiful soul she has. It is indeed a great song. Great (sad) lyrics and melody made this one a classic in my book. Nobody at work at the moment (still early over here) and I’m still humming and singing this one, even as I’m typing this out. Thanks for the reminder my man 👍.

@ “a”
Ah, I may be a little older than some but love me a bit of Green Day for sure. At the end of the day, a well structured and well written song is a always gonna be a good one. The lead singer’s vocals totally suit this toon. A big 👍 from me mate.

@ Steely
Agree with what you’re saying my man and just a teeny bit jealous you’re getting to see Alice yet again. Great video by the way. Now as far as the Ramones go…nah, not my cup of tea unfortunately. It’s that “taste” thing happening again 😄. Cheers.

Anyways, this little black duck has got emails to attend to and deals to make. Cheers y’all! Begurk! 🐔 Begurk! 🐔

NuL1F3's picture

Thank you for the tunes to those that are feeding the box!

a, I do love me some Green Day!! :D

SP, haha! I did warn it would be a bumpy ride! Some you will love, some.. not so much lol. Some, I fear, I will be the only one in the room still smiling :P

Newbie, yeah man! See she couldn't understand English and the melody and harmonies, the beat and that instrument that plays during 'and he carries the reminders, of every glove that laid him down...' (I thought it was a kazoo but can't find any evidence to back that up) really made her smile, I think it took her to her happy place :)

The 2020 season is just around the corner now!! I can't wait!

mark ashford's picture

Newbie
Have never heard of RD before or this song but gotta say I really enjoyed it, can I say "haunting"
NuLif3
You can pretty much give me anything from the DS boys and I'll love it.
Also anything from S&G they were the best songwriters/harmonisers to come out of the states. Your Mom certainly has a beautiful soul.
"a"
I do like this song but it's a bit young for a gray hair like me.
Steel
Alice is an enigma, how does he keep going? seeing his wife Sharon on a local talk show (I don't watch it) maybe answers my question.
To solve an argument, did he bite the head off a live chicken or was it a live bat on stage when he was a younger naughtier boy?

newbie from perth's picture

@ Mr Ashford

Live Chicken
The story goes that someone threw a chicken on stage and Alice threw it back and then the crowd supposedly ripped the chicken to shreds and killed it (obviously).

Turns out that was sorta true and sorta not. Yeah, the chicken was thrown into the crowd but not intentionally. It’d take too long to clarify but you can listen to the bass player (Dennis Dunaway) explain what really happened here:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-how-alice-coopers-inf...

Live Bat
Nah, Alice is innocent. It was actually Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath) and the bat wasn’t alive, it was dead. Well, according to this here article anyways:

https://rocknrollmusichistory.com/who-bit-off-a-bats-head-on-stage/

OK, my work’s done for the night 🤪. Stay well, keep safe and enjoy life 😍. Cheers y'all…

NuL1F3's picture

I believe you are thinking of Ozzy Mark. Cooper's wife's name is Sheryl. I believe he did perform some questionable stage antics in the early days just for the sake of spectacle but I don't believe biting heads off live animals were among them. Ozzy Osbourne on the other hand, I wouldn't be surprised if it was chickens AND bats lol.

'Brothers in Arms' was the first album ever lent to me by a school mate and I instantly loved the first three tracks. For reasons unknown, I didn't listen to the rest of the album, just those 3 songs. I must revisit that I think.

I'm really glad to hear you liked this weeks offerings. Because I'm pretty sure you will be cursing me next week haha.

Peace.

mark ashford's picture

Newbie & NuLif3
Thanks for the clarification gents. Amazing how these stories/legends grow over the years and morph to other celebrities. My apologies to Alice Cooper. Had his diet included raw bats or chickens, alive or dead, I'm sure he wouldn't be here today.

newbie from perth's picture

Wed Night Jukebox Corner

I never (ever) get tired of listening to this one 😍

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCl_2f6wWeY

Hmm, am I the only one on tonight? Hope no-one jumps on while I'm typing this post out or else I might look a wee bit silly (ha-ha). No never mind, it’s all good. Hello to all the lurkers from overseas (if there’s any). Get ready peeps, the season’s nearly here!

Can’t wait to see what Markus is gonna throw up in this week’s Jukebox 🤪.

I reckon when round 1 starts I would’ve been on this here site of Thinker’s for exactly 6 years. Not as long as some of you others but still pretty chuffed I’ve managed this far. Oh my, doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun eh?

OK, just 15 days to go. 😍 Boom! 💥

OK kids, stay well, keep safe and enjoy life 🐔. Cheers…

WWG1WGA

NuL1F3's picture

Good evening Newbie (and others). My it has become quiet in here lately, no doubt everyone is gearing up for the season ahead.

It just so happens I am in the exact right mood for your offering Newbie, thanks for that :)

1987. I liked this song right out of the box! (It actually came out in '86 but I didn't hear it till '87) and to this day still enjoy the album this track came from as well as others (sorry Mark)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emutat3_IP0

And because I'm a generous sort, I'll throw another coin at the machine for something a little controversial at the time (among fans). There was something about this song I just loved, even if I really wasn't a fan at all of the 'costumes'. Had I been a little older I think I definitely would have joined the army ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12fJAnaif34

Keep it simple!

newbie from perth's picture

Yeah, slim pickings here indeed mon frère. Couple of weeks and this here page will be a long distant memory, if it isn’t already 😁.

Gotta love that mullet JF had but hey, that was the fashion in those days. I like John and this song. He’s come a long way since that immigrant kid sang “Sadie” hasn’t he? Cheers for that 👍.

As soon as you mentioned “costumes” and joining the “army” I knew straightaway who you were talking about x. this one is an all-time fave of mine. Mate 2 from 2 this week. Noice 😉.

Sad thing is that this reminds me of a friend of mine from back in the day. He was an absolute KISS fanboi. Put on the makeup, went to all the concerts, had all their albums etc etc. It’s sad insofar as he’s now passed and that was so avoidable. Cut a long story short he got involved with a girl who was using, started using himself, went to Paris, used a dirty needle, contracted “that” disease and died alone. Such a shame 😰. Sorry if this isn’t the right forum to post or this upsets anyone. That was not my intention.

Anyhoo, must dash. It’s just gone 7am, I’m at work and I’m hungry. Gonna go off and make me some scrambled eggs in the microwave to go with the toast I made earlier. Yum 😋. Cheers y’all…

mark ashford's picture

Newbie & NuliF3
Not my call but can I suggest we move our SOTW to the 2020 tipping page. Makes it easier to read what is going on and enjoy the songs at the same time, just a thought.
Newbie
A beautiful song, could listen to it over and over.
NuLiF3
OK this is probably when I started to take notice of JF as Newbie said "a magnificent mullet" think I had one too back then.
MATE then you hit us with some KISS and I was immediately interested. I was made to listen to this band.

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