08-04-2003 07:27									#241
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How can you expect someone to be a lock when they only weigh 72 kilos and stand at just over 1.5 metres (I think I did my conversions right). I mean a proper lock is like 108 kilos and 2 metres.

	08-04-2003 07:36									#242
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quote: Originally posted by finbar Stick to Fridays! As Havak pointed out, I was bagging Ol' Lantern Jaw, he whose Mist is Reddest.

I was actually aware of this. Hence the Not that I, in any way, agree with such a depiction of his lordship (or is he still waiting on that?)

Are you telling me its not Friday again? Damn. I was rather looking forward to the weekend tomorrow.

	08-04-2003 10:10									#243
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quote: Originally posted by Bearcat How can you expect someone to be a lock when they only weigh 72 kilos and stand at just over 1.5 metres (I think I did my conversions right). I mean a proper lock is like 108 kilos and 2 metres.

1 metre = 3 feet + 3 inches = 39 inches

1.5 metres = 39 inches + 19 1/2 inches = 58 1/2 inches = 4' 10 1/2".

You certainly shouldn't be a lock!

In round figures, 5' 9" = 1.75m; 5' 10" = 1.77m; etc.

72kg = 158 lb.

But not all locks are 2m. The average would probably be 1.93m to 1.95m.

	08-04-2003 10:14									#244
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quote: Originally posted by ravagon I was actually aware of this. Hence the Not that I, in any way, agree with such a depiction of his lordship (or is he still waiting on that?)

In Havak's view, he already sits on God's right hand. And God wishes to heck he'd bloody well get off!

quote: Are you telling me its not Friday again? Damn. I was rather looking forward to the weekend tomorrow.

There's that Western Australian calendar again. Looking forward to the Sydney Olympics?

	08-04-2003 12:59									#245
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quote: Originally posted by finbar There's that Western Australian calendar again. Looking forward to the Sydney Olympics?

I predict the USA will clean up in the swimming pool.

	08-04-2003 13:40									#246
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He may wish he would get off - but just like everyone else he can't move Jonno unless Jonno wants to be moved.

	08-04-2003 15:38									#247
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quote: Originally posted by ravagon I predict the USA will clean up in the swimming pool.

Put lots and lots and lots of money on it.

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Finbar, do we play today?

	08-04-2003 15:41									#249
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quote: Originally posted by Havak He may wish he would get off - but just like everyone else he can't move Jonno unless Jonno wants to be moved.

Presumably he will also sulk when God shows him the yellow card.

	08-04-2003 15:44									#250
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quote: Originally posted by finbar Presumably he will also sulk when God shows him the yellow card.

I would say he would be right to, if we look at the state of the world we can deduce of all this that God is a pretty bad referee...

	08-04-2003 18:24									#251
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Ah that's Tamerlin - spots an opening and pounces.

It's been ages since Jonno saw a yellow card. He'll probably get one in RWC from some useless (SH) ref or other.

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I wonder on which day did He create lantern jaws?

	09-04-2003 03:18									#253
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quote: Originally posted by Havak It's been ages since Jonno saw a yellow card. He'll probably get one in RWC from some useless (SH) ref or other.

The referees are now too busy with Franck Tournaire...

	09-04-2003 05:46									#254
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A sad little piece on the death of Nick Duncombe. Just a pity about the sub-editor's tacky contribution with the headline.

	09-04-2003 05:49									#255
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quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin The referees are now too busy with Franck Tournaire...

Get some sleep! You've got some catching up to do tonight!

	09-04-2003 07:43									#256
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quote: Originally posted by finbar Get some sleep! You've got some catching up to do tonight!

Why?

	09-04-2003 08:10									#257
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I've left you behind in population numbers!

	09-04-2003 08:20									#258
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quote: Originally posted by finbar 1.5 metres = 39 inches + 19 1/2 inches = 58 1/2 inches = 4' 10 1/2". You certainly shouldn't be a lock!

Not that small

quote: In round figures, 5' 9" = 1.75m; 5' 10" = 1.77m; etc.

I'm about 160 lbs and 5'10'', so about 1.77m. Is there any easy way to convert between feet/inches and metres that I haven't heard of?

	09-04-2003 09:28									#259
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You can get calculators that do it. You can even get computer software that does it. The simplest way is to remember that 30cm = about 12 inches = one foot. So 5cm = about 2 inches, 2.5cm = about 1 inch, and so on.

And, in weights, 1 kg = roughly 2lbs 3oz. The weights are harder to calculate in your head than the measures, IMHO. The thing I've never been able to fathom is why you Americans talk about your weight in terms of pounds, whereas we talk about our weight - well, Havak doesn't, but, given his worship at the Pork Pie Altar, that's understandable - in stones and pounds. With 14 pounds = 1 stone. So an American might describe him or herself as 150 pounds, whereas we would describe ourselves as 10 stone, 10 pounds.

Anyway. just think yourself lucky you have a nice, simple, understandable system of weights and measures! Unlike we who are stuck with this stupid metric system!

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quote: I wonder on which day did He create lantern jaws?

The obvious would be the fourth day I suppose – think shirts. And it couldn’t be later than the eight now could it (on the day after the last day he created towering English locks?).

quote: The referees are now too busy with Franck Tournaire...

He is getting better – on Sunday he gave no penalties away. Then again he only played fifteen minutes.

A sombre and very moving piece you found there Finbar – but quite right about the headline.

	09-04-2003 15:57									#261
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quote: Originally posted by Bearcat I'm about 160 lbs and 5'10'', so about 1.77m. Is there any easy way to convert between feet/inches and metres that I haven't heard of?

I am pretty sure you can find a metric/inch-foot converter or a spreadshit on the net, I have myself found a F°/C° converter without any problem a few weeks ago.

	09-04-2003 16:00									#262
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Now celsius temperatures is one thing I've mastered.

	10-04-2003 12:33									#263
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On which note it was snowing as I drove into work.

Only lightly - but it's mid April for goodness sake!

	10-04-2003 13:49									#264
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Snow??!!



Oh beloved cold white icey stuff how I miss thee ...
One just doesn't appreciate some things until one doesn't have 'em anymore.

	10-04-2003 16:05									#265
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quote: Originally posted by Havak On which note it was snowing as I drove into work.

That's odd. I pictured you as the jog into work type. Oh well, another fantasy in tatters.

	10-04-2003 16:06									#266
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quote: Originally posted by ravagon Snow??!! Oh beloved cold white icey stuff how I miss thee ... One just doesn't appreciate some things until one doesn't have 'em anymore.

You moved to Perth in search of snow? Sometimes I really really wonder about you. In fact, I wonder what you're even doing in Perth. I thought the only foreigners in Perth were Brits and Soud Efreekins.

	11-04-2003 01:02									#267
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Havak:

quote: I’ve always looked upon locks favourably however and tried to keep on good terms as it only takes a slight mistake in binding for even the hardest of front rows to cry like a baby.

That is a reason why I keep good relations with props too. Playing as a hooker with a prop who doesn't hold you well is... urgh...
I am shocked, however, to see that your addiction to Guiness is a recent one. I love that beer. Luckily for my wallet and my belly, there are not that many bars with tap Guiness in France. Now you've managed to get e raving for a drink and there is no tap Guinness at least 70kms around me

	11-04-2003 04:31									#268
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quote: Originally posted by LDiCesare Havak: I am shocked, however, to see that your addiction to Guiness is a recent one. I love that beer. Luckily for my wallet and my belly, there are not that many bars with tap Guiness in France. Now you've managed to get e raving for a drink and there is no tap Guinness at least 70kms around me

Come on, Havak, time to freight some Emergency Rations across the channel!

	11-04-2003 07:38									#269
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Hurricanes vs Waratahs should be good. I have to tape it tonight and watch it tomorrow. The other game I get to see is Blues vs Bulls - shouldn't be too much of a challenge for my lads...

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quote: Originally posted by Caligastia The other game I get to see is Blues vs Bulls - shouldn't be too much of a challenge for my lads...

Now with the Fijian winger back in the team. Last week's effort without him was telling.