Dirty Filthy B astard

[baggieal]

Yes I do recall it Al, thank you. Not my greatest moment on here perhaps but as I said previously sometimes the use of such language to force a point is acceptable and understandable. I think you will find I rarely use, on here or anywhere else, disgraceful language unless I believe it will enforce a point.

I like the way you quote me without putting the whole thread or at least putting it in the context it was written, the fact the your political ramblings spoil what is predominantly a football site did annoy me some.

Anyway, if you consider your persistent use of such language is acceptable then so be it. You do however often state this country is going to the dogs and part of that reason is it peoples use unacceptable language in public on social media etc, why, because it has not challenged and has become the norm. That should not make it acceptable though.

Fair enough! It was me a while back who suggested footie only but was told no and to skip what you did not like. Other subjects including political do get many engagements than footie which is sad but that?s life. Take the Polanski thread. Omeg loves contributing to these threads and to be honest whilst I have some differing views I love reading his responses and he?s clearly a bright guy.

Yes the country is going to the dogs OB and I love going to Spain - the real Spain with very few Brits to feel safe and not be ripped off. We are going to San Sebasti?n in August and never been there but heard it?s fantastic. I hope so,

[On Balance]

San Sebasti?n is indeed a beautiful city you will love it I am sure. The beach is stunning and great for a dip, can get busy though. Tapas bars are plentiful. Enjoy.

We visit Spain often, mostly on business to be fair, though like you, my wife is English bit of Spanish descent through her Grandfather. Which thankfully allows us to continue with our life after Brexit.

As I mentioned last year we have a base in Malaga. We help an underprivileged family with a getaway annually. This year me and my good lady are not involved as our colleagues who were unable to fulfil doing it last year are going. I actually love doing it but it takes some arranging, so was happy to give it a swerve this year.

We are doing what someone mentioned on a holiday post last year, we are going through Scotland N.Irelend and the Republic of Ireland on a bit of a road trip. It is going to take around six weeks. Good old Grandparents will be holding fort while we’re gone. Looking forward to it, fingers crossed re the weather in Scotland and Ireland.

[baggieal]

San Sebasti?n is indeed a beautiful city you will love it I am sure. The beach is stunning and great for a dip, can get busy though. Tapas bars are plentiful. Enjoy.

We visit Spain often, mostly on business to be fair, though like you, my wife is English bit of Spanish descent through her Grandfather. Which thankfully allows us to continue with our life after Brexit.

As I mentioned last year we have a base in Malaga. We help an underprivileged family with a getaway annually. This year me and my good lady are not involved as our colleagues who were unable to fulfil doing it last year are going. I actually love doing it but it takes some arranging, so was happy to give it a swerve this year.

We are doing what someone mentioned on a holiday post last year, we are going through Scotland N.Irelend and the Republic of Ireland on a bit of a road trip. It is going to take around six weeks. Good old Grandparents will be holding fort while we’re gone. Looking forward to it, fingers crossed re the weather in Scotland and Ireland.

Malaga is a fantastic city. My youngest daughter is taking A Level Spanish and did a three week
Intensive language course in Malaga. She loved it.

Looking forward to San Sebasti?n but must be quite high end OB as all the hotels are really pricey. My oldest daughter is married to a nice lad whose father is Spanish and they are from Tenerife. The wedding over a year ago was fantastic as it was half in English and half in Spanish. With my background working in tourism
I am fluent in Spanish so all helps,

[Prando]

Good to see no issue guys.
As an older poster, in my embryo days, any non football post/thread was headed O/T. (Off Topic) To be fair, the post heading normally provides a clue in that regard!
Essentially, I prefer to avoid non footballing topics, as Politics, Religion etc opinions may quickly create significant personal differences which may create unnecessary, non recoverable differences.
Historically, many posters, when opportunities arose, took the opportunity to meet up. Friendships created…irrespective of individual stances.
I remember meeting an older poster Ardbaggie (I had formed an erroneous view of what he was like … skinhead maybe…handy with his fists…) what a mistake. Charming and very knowledgeable guy with a tremendous knowledge of Scotch…Ardbeg.
On our first meeting, he walked up to me as I was entering the Sportsman pub and said …you must be Prando….it appears my avatar is a giveaway
Different opinions are expected…no serious fallouts please…a meet-up whenever possible cements relationships.

[On Balance]

Good to see no issue guys.
As an older poster, in my embryo days, any non football post/thread was headed O/T. (Off Topic) To be fair, the post heading normally provides a clue in that regard!
Essentially, I prefer to avoid non footballing topics, as Politics, Religion etc opinions may quickly create significant personal differences which may create unnecessary, non recoverable differences.
Historically, many posters, when opportunities arose, took the opportunity to meet up. Friendships created?…irrespective of individual stances.
I remember meeting an older poster Ardbaggie (I had formed an erroneous view of what he was like ?… skinhead maybe?…handy with his fists?…) what a mistake. Charming and very knowledgeable guy with a tremendous knowledge of Scotch?…Ardbeg.
On our first meeting, he walked up to me as I was entering the Sportsman pub and said ?…you must be Prando?….it appears my avatar is a giveaway
Different opinions are expected?…no serious fallouts please?…a meet-up whenever possible cements relationships.

Prando, I agree absolutely. We all have different opinions on so many subjects. Politics, religion and so many other aspects of life. We are all different. For example, I would not have a tattoo and I am not keen on them, however, when me and the good lady (SHMBO same difference to you good lady) were in a very tight spot a while ago, it was a person covered in such that came to our rescue. It wasn’t a major life or death thing, just a worrying moment which alas, we were absolutely most grateful for that persons assistance.

Life is such, and one should not judge a book by its cover. I wrote on here a long while ago about out neighbour of ours, a farmer. He laughed at me trying to cut some out of control grassed area on a sit on mower. He was, how can I say laughing at me and I saw why. We both stopped, chatted and now he keeps my hedges and boundary clear, and he uses the area of fields I struggled to keep sorted for his own use.

We live side by side and benefit from each other with the added blessing of a great relationship, albeit we are from very different backgrounds. I never thought I would actually drive a combine harvester but thanks to him (his nightmare) my dream come true.

I have no issue with others, I am perhaps just a bit prickly and perhaps want the world to be perfect. If only eh!

[Leicesterbaggie]

There is no problem having differing opinions, in fact how boring it would be if we all agreed on everything. What is important is that we disagree in a polite and respectful manner. I like to think that when I have had an opposing view to someone I have stated why I disagree without being disrespectful or abusive. Sometimes, my opinion has been changed but in fairness, not very often!