Another Drive4show 'Anything goes' thread

[super_realist]

First topic message reminder :

Kobe beef isn't that a real thing.Not familiar with the gent but Basketball is a great spectator sport in that there is a score every few seconds and always a result .
Lowry has done very  well to say the least in view of the stick he gets.Good lad

Do you think so? It's certainly a great sport to play, but it's pretty boring to watch. 75% of the game is irrelevant. It only becomes slightly interesting in the last quarter when the match is won and lost. I thinks that's the problem with American sport. They concentrate so much on there being frequent scoring, that it becomes routine and lacks excitement when they do score.
I prefer moments of brilliance in sports rather than just constant routine points.

[Roller_Coaster]

It was amazing. Surprised to see super still posting here, thought he would've burst into flames when Lowry sank the final putt

It was a fine win, but he's done what I expected him to do, and will literally dine off this win for the rest of his life, and judging by his results, looks like he has been. Willett Mark 2.

Super says "Hi, nice to see you back for a bit!" in his own, inimitable fashion.

[kwinigolfer]

And here is super, on the first tee at St.Andrews:

https://www.golfchannel.com/news/watch-caution-worst-shank-all-time-no-1-st-andrews

[incontinentia]

Super realist wrote:
It was a fine win, but he's done what I expected him to do, and will literally dine off this win for the rest of his life, and judging by his results, looks like he has been. Willett Mark 2."

Very harsh appraisal there super, its only been 6 months. Who knows yet whether he'll sit back and rest on his laurels. I believe he will pick up more big titles here and there. With Woods and Lowry winning majors last year, it must have been something of an Annus Horribilus for you?

[super_realist]

Super realist wrote:
It was a fine win, but he's done what I expected him to do, and will literally dine off this win for the rest of his life, and judging by his results, looks like he has been. Willett Mark 2."

Very harsh appraisal there super, its only been 6 months. Who knows yet whether he'll sit back and rest on his laurels. I believe he will pick up more big titles here and there. With Woods and Lowry winning majors last year, it must have been something of an Annus Horribilus for you?

I would have thought he'd be keen to cement a space in the Ryder Cup, but his results have been so poor, and his Open win came before the points began that he's no better off for having won the Open in that respect.

[incontinentia]

But remember that Europe's captain is a fellow potato enthusiast, so Lowry will defo get a wildcard unless he really has a poor 2020.

[super_realist]

But remember that Europe's captain is a fellow potato enthusiast, so Lowry will defo get a wildcard unless he really has a poor 2020.

Can't see him getting a wildcard with the current Ryder Cup stalwarts not currently in qualification spots.
Who'd pick fat Shane over Poulter, Rose or Stenson?

I'm expecting Europe to get pumped this time. Harrington seems thick as mince and massively uninspiring.

[McLaren]

Super, it is worth remembering that Shane went a bit off the boil after his WGC win and I think we both wrote him off at some point after that. He then won the Open.

His schedule has always been weird and maybe he is like a lesser Koepka, in that he can only get motivated for the bigger events?

[super_realist]

Super, it is worth remembering that Shane went a bit off the boil after his WGC win and I think we both wrote him off at some point after that. He then won the Open.

His schedule has always been weird and maybe he is like a lesser Koepka, in that he can only get motivated for the bigger events?

I think it's a bit silly to compare a serial winner like Bruce, with a guy who has had a couple of "slim" purple patches in ten years as a pro.

[McLaren]

Super

I did say lesser Koepka, but surely you get the idea that he might not be motivated by regular tour events?

His schedule has never seemed to be about maximizing fedex points, R2D points, OWGR accumulation etc. Remember when he used to skip the early season desert swing in Europe?

[super_realist]

Super

I did say lesser Koepka, but surely you get the idea that he might not be motivated by regular tour events?

His schedule has never seemed to be about maximizing fedex points, R2D points, OWGR accumulation etc. Remember when he used to skip the early season desert swing in Europe?

I don't think Fat Shane has had so much success at any level that he'd be bored of winning any level of event.

[McLaren]

Well, regardless of what level of success we each attribute to him he doesn't turn up either metaphorically or physically to most run of the mill events.

[super_realist]

Well, regardless of what level of success we each attribute to him he doesn't turn up either metaphorically or physically to most run of the mill events.

I think he avoids the hotter venues because he's so unfit.

[McLaren]

Did anyone watch the panorama show last night on Mo Farah and Salazars doping?

[navyblueshorts]

Super

I did say lesser Koepka, but surely you get the idea that he might not be motivated by regular tour events?

His schedule has never seemed to be about maximizing fedex points, R2D points, OWGR accumulation etc. Remember when he used to skip the early season desert swing in Europe?

I don't think Fat Shane has had so much success at any level that he'd be bored of winning any level of event.

Can't see the issue here. Entirely up to Lowry what he wants to do and what he aspired to as a pro. If he chooses to rest on so-say laurels, up to him I reckon.

[super_realist]

Super

I did say lesser Koepka, but surely you get the idea that he might not be motivated by regular tour events?

His schedule has never seemed to be about maximizing fedex points, R2D points, OWGR accumulation etc. Remember when he used to skip the early season desert swing in Europe?

I don't think Fat Shane has had so much success at any level that he'd be bored of winning any level of event.

Can't see the issue here. Entirely up to Lowry what he wants to do and what he aspired to as a pro. If he chooses to rest on so-say laurels, up to him I reckon.

Of course, just seems a terrible waste. If you're good enough to win a major and a WGC, why not screw the nut a bit and see how good you can be, although one look at Lowry shows he doesn't care about realising his potential. Could be top 10 if he wanted to.

[incontinentia]

Same old nonsense from you super. Did you watch the Shane Lowry documentary that came out around xmas? If not, I highly recommend it- an excellent watch.

[super_realist]

Same old nonsense from you super. Did you watch the Shane Lowry documentary that came out around xmas? If not, I highly recommend it- an excellent watch.

Not sure I could watch that annoying accent for an hour.

[McLaren]

Super

What accent do you have?

[super_realist]

Probably similar to you Mac.

[McLaren]

I doubt it, you were raised in Fife. It is quite a harsh and distinctive accent.

[super_realist]

I doubt it, you were raised in Fife. It is quite a harsh and distinctive accent.

Depends where you are in Fife Mac, if you live in Peasantville, such as anywhere south and west of Cupar such as Leven, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline etc, you'll have a rough untermensch accent. St Andrews, North East Fife etc is very much comparable with a soft Edinburgh accent, almost not Scottish at all.

[McLaren]

So you have the untermensch accent?

[super_realist]

So you have the untermensch accent?

Certainly not. Have I ever stated I come from the destitute area of Fife?

[JAS]

So you have the untermensch accent?

Certainly not. Have I ever stated I come from the destitute area of Fife?

Bit harsh on those Fife towns, are they that bad?

[super_realist]

So you have the untermensch accent?

Certainly not. Have I ever stated I come from the destitute area of Fife?

Bit harsh on those Fife towns, are they that bad?

Maybe not by Castlemilk, Easter house standards but they are absolute toilets to be fair.

[Roller_Coaster]

Same old nonsense from you super. Did you watch the Shane Lowry documentary that came out around xmas? If not, I highly recommend it- an excellent watch.

What's it on/where can I find it Inco?

[incontinentia]

Hi Roller. It doesnt seem to be available to stream anymore. It was on channel RTE here originally and then on their online player for a while after, but its not there anymore

It went through his career and life, the ups and downs leading to Open victory.

[beninho]

My council have been pausing, not stopping, the new Heathrow runway at the high court today.

Reading social media, drives me wild. People don't seem to understand the judiciary. They honestly believe parliament can just do what it wants and anything goes. Then blame the judges for upholding the law!

[super_realist]

My council have been pausing, not stopping, the new Heathrow runway at the high court today.

Reading social media, drives me wild. People don't seem to understand the judiciary. They honestly believe parliament can just do what it wants and anything goes. Then blame the judges for upholding the law!

A completely stupid decision in regards to protesting the expansion (i'm not talking about the law). The flights will still take place, just from somewhere else in the world. These environmental crackpots' obsession with air travel is also ridiculous. Air travel is a mere 2% of the global CO2 production, exactly the same as the internet, yet I don't see them boycotting or protesting against that. Absolute morons.

They aren't so much green protestors, they seem more anti capitalist, which of course they wouldn't last 5 minutes if it were to be replaced with something else.

[beninho]

Areas in my borough are being destroyed, peoples houses forcibly brought from them for under the market value. Heathrow shouldn't be expanded.

And, regarding the environmental impact, this will increase flights. It will also destroy the natural area. Fair play to the people getting a stop on it.

[super_realist]

Areas in my borough  are being destroyed, peoples houses forcibly brought from them for under the market value. Heathrow shouldn't be expanded.

And, regarding the environmental impact, this will increase flights. It will also destroy the natural area.  Fair play to the people getting a stop on it.

It's hardly the Galapagos is it? No one buying a house under or near Heathrow has done so in order to take advantage of the "natural area" or for peace and quiet.

Like I said, the environmental morons obsession with air travel is hypocritical and completely bonkers when they ignore an excuse other aspects of CO2 which are far greater.

By the way, how are houses being bought for less than market value when the a CPO stipulates in law you are offered market value Also, a CPO is not enforceable. They cannot force you to sell.

[beninho]

My original point was about the judiciary and the knowledge of people. I'm going to stay out of a environmental debate with a cultists.

[JAS]

One thing that never seems to get mentioned about Heathrow is that because of the congestion (and to an extent one runway Gatwick is the same) your average arriving flight has to circle in a holding pattern for 10,15 even 20 mins. How much extra fuel does that mean is burned over the Greater London area?? That’s not to automatically say another runway should therefore be built, there could for example be a more effective redistribution to say Bristol & Birmingham. That could also have a positive effect on less cars spewing out petrol & diesel trying to get to Heathrow (although it could also work the other way).
The other issue at both Heathrow & Gatwick is one of safety, take off & landing slots are pretty much maxed out with no slack in the system. Sure I read somewhere that the slots at peak periods have something like a 3-4 second buffer so if something happens on a runway you have to have your fingers crossed the the ATCs are bang on their game.
Thing is as well, by the time a 3rd runway is build, electric planes (at least for relatively short haul flights) will be a reality.
So overall I don’t think a 3rd runway at Heathrow or even a 2nd at Gatwick would be a huge downer on the overall carbon footprint

[Roller_Coaster]

Hi Roller. It doesnt seem to be available to stream anymore. It was on channel RTE here originally and then on their online player for a while after, but its not there anymore

It went through his career and life, the ups and downs leading to Open victory.

I had a look on youtube and couldn't see it. Shame, the bits and pieces I've seen he seems a very "normal" guy and a very likable one. I saw the R&A (I think) 20 minutes on him going home for the first time after, but that wasn't much more than everyone saying it's unbelievable.

[beninho]

Big Shane seems very likeable. Hard to find any fault with how he comes across.

[kwinigolfer]

dyna,
The thing that's missing for me with VAR is that, if as tonight the defender handles and is clearly seen to have done so via VAR, then why is a Free Kick not awarded to the attacking team if, as tonight, their handball was utterly and unavoidably inadvertent?

(I'm sure Eddie Howe and Frank Lampard, to name two other recent victims, would ask the same question.)

[super_realist]

I'm finding it funny seeing Westerners wearing masks around town. I see Asian tourists wearing them all the time, which is stupid enough, but to see the locals wear them is pretty pathetic given that they offer no protection.

[beninho]

Coronavirus picked up with a doctor at my sister cancer treatment hospital. Think should be fine, but that's a bit close to home!

[navyblueshorts]

I'm finding it funny seeing Westerners wearing masks around town. I see Asian tourists wearing them all the time, which is stupid enough, but to see the locals wear them is pretty pathetic given that they offer no protection.

Not true. Doesn't protect very well as not face-fitted and infection via eyes not covered. Better than nothing though. PHE is recommending they're worn if someone is isolating etc - are they wrong?
Anyway, suspect many simply infect themselves via fingers through mediocre hand hygiene.

[navyblueshorts]

Coronavirus picked up with a doctor at my sister cancer treatment hospital. Think should be fine, but that's a bit close to home!

Better get used to it - it's here now and nothing is going to stop it, despite all the Government's noises. Horses and bolted stables etc...

[JAS]

I'm finding it funny seeing Westerners wearing masks around town. I see Asian tourists wearing them all the time, which is stupid enough, but to see the locals wear them is pretty pathetic given that they offer no protection.

What, you mean NIOSH-approved N95 particulate-filtering respirator masks? How much background research have you done this time to come to the conclusion that yet another sub group are stupid and pathetic?

I don’t think they’re stupid even though as a 56 year old asthmatic I’m in a slightly elevated risk group I won’t be rushing out to buy one. Of course the really smart people would have went and got a hold of some serious capital a month or 2 ago and ploughed it into mask manufacturer shares, did you do that?

[McLaren]

I'm finding it funny seeing Westerners wearing masks around town. I see Asian tourists wearing them all the time, which is stupid enough, but to see the locals wear them is pretty pathetic given that they offer no protection.

Not true. Doesn't protect very well as not face-fitted and infection via eyes not covered. Better than nothing though. PHE is recommending they're worn if someone is isolating etc - are they wrong?
Anyway, suspect many simply infect themselves via fingers through mediocre hand hygiene.

Super

How do you know those wearing the masks are not just doing the decent thing for the greater good and protecting others in case they themselves have contracted the virus? Not everyone is a selfish as you.

[Be_the_ball]

Coronavirus picked up with a doctor at my sister cancer treatment hospital. Think should be fine, but that's a bit close to home!

Better get used to it - it's here now and nothing is going to stop it, despite all the Government's noises. Horses and bolted stables etc...

Yes, it's expected to be widespread. So be careful chaps. I'm working from home for the foreseeable. Hopefully it dies out as it warms up a bit.

[navyblueshorts]

Coronavirus picked up with a doctor at my sister cancer treatment hospital. Think should be fine, but that's a bit close to home!

Better get used to it - it's here now and nothing is going to stop it, despite all the Government's noises. Horses and bolted stables etc...

Yes, it's expected to be widespread. So be careful chaps. I'm working from home for the foreseeable. Hopefully it dies out as it warms up a bit.

That bell-end, Trump, certainly seems to be putting his hopes on that.

[super_realist]

I'm finding it funny seeing Westerners wearing masks around town. I see Asian tourists wearing them all the time, which is stupid enough, but to see the locals wear them is pretty pathetic given that they offer no protection.

Not true. Doesn't protect very well as not face-fitted and infection via eyes not covered. Better than nothing though. PHE is recommending they're worn if someone is isolating etc - are they wrong?
Anyway, suspect many simply infect themselves via fingers through mediocre hand hygiene.

Super

How do you know those wearing the masks are not just doing the decent thing for the greater good and protecting others in case they themselves have contracted the virus? Not everyone is a selfish as you.

Mac, if you have a contagious disease a responsible person would stay at home and "self isolate". The "selfish" thing as you suggest is to go out if you think you have it.

[super_realist]

I'm finding it funny seeing Westerners wearing masks around town. I see Asian tourists wearing them all the time, which is stupid enough, but to see the locals wear them is pretty pathetic given that they offer no protection.

What, you mean NIOSH-approved N95 particulate-filtering respirator masks? How much background research have you done this time to come to the conclusion that yet another sub group are stupid and pathetic?

I don’t think they’re stupid even though as a 56 year old asthmatic I’m in a slightly elevated risk group I won’t be rushing out to buy one.  Of course the really smart people would have went and got a hold of some serious capital a month or 2 ago and ploughed it into mask manufacturer shares, did you do that?

Did I mention the specific type of mask? I'm talking about flimsy things which are no better than a dental mask which have inch wide gaps around the sides.

[JAS]

I'm finding it funny seeing Westerners wearing masks around town. I see Asian tourists wearing them all the time, which is stupid enough, but to see the locals wear them is pretty pathetic given that they offer no protection.

What, you mean NIOSH-approved N95 particulate-filtering respirator masks? How much background research have you done this time to come to the conclusion that yet another sub group are stupid and pathetic?

I don’t think they’re stupid even though as a 56 year old asthmatic I’m in a slightly elevated risk group I won’t be rushing out to buy one.  Of course the really smart people would have went and got a hold of some serious capital a month or 2 ago and ploughed it into mask manufacturer shares, did you do that?

Did I mention the specific type of mask?  I'm talking about flimsy things which are no better than a dental mask which have inch wide gaps around the sides.

No you didn’t you just spouted off without the least bit of research to back up your assertion

[Be_the_ball]

I don't know about this taking doctors out of retirement to assist approach. Won't they be elderly and therefore one of the most at risk groups?

[McLaren]

I'm finding it funny seeing Westerners wearing masks around town. I see Asian tourists wearing them all the time, which is stupid enough, but to see the locals wear them is pretty pathetic given that they offer no protection.

Not true. Doesn't protect very well as not face-fitted and infection via eyes not covered. Better than nothing though. PHE is recommending they're worn if someone is isolating etc - are they wrong?
Anyway, suspect many simply infect themselves via fingers through mediocre hand hygiene.

Super

How do you know those wearing the masks are not just doing the decent thing for the greater good and protecting others in case they themselves have contracted the virus? Not everyone is a selfish as you.

Mac, if you have a contagious disease a responsible person would stay at home and "self isolate". The "selfish" thing as you suggest is to go out if you think you have it.

There is an asymptomatic stage where you are very likely to pass on the virus because you are unaware you need to take any precautions.

[navyblueshorts]

I don't know about this taking doctors out of retirement to assist approach. Won't they be elderly and therefore one of the most at risk groups?

Presumably, they're volunteering and informed on risks?

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