I hope it rains all day in Birmingham on saturday

[God is an Englishman]

So you would be OK with a country making the excuse and having a cry because it's too hot for cricket in Australia and as such they shouldn't have the tournament there?

[Bomber]

I do try and deal with it although I have a great deal of help from an invention called air conditioning.

Then why whinge about it so often?

[God is an Englishman]

I do try and deal with it although I have a great deal of help from an invention called air conditioning.

Then why whinge about it so often?

I don't think I whinge about it, I comment about it. Whingeing has become so common in the aussie nature that you now just assume that every comment is a whinge.

I don't think I've ever blamed England's early exit on the weather though.

[Bomber]

I do try and deal with it although I have a great deal of help from an invention called air conditioning.

Then why whinge about it so often?

I don't think I whinge about it, I comment about it. Whingeing has become so common in the aussie nature that you now just assume that every comment is a whinge.

I don't think I've ever blamed England's early exit on the weather though.

You still singing that "I don't whinge, I comment" tune.

Ever heard of the saying, "what's good for the goose......"?

[God is an Englishman]

You still singing that "I don't whinge, I comment" tune.

Ever heard of the saying, "what's good for the goose......"?

You'd probably say the goose was whingeing about not wanting to be killed for Christmas dinner.

[Bomber]

You still singing that "I don't whinge, I comment" tune.

Ever heard of the saying, "what's good for the goose......"?

You'd probably say the goose was whingeing about not wanting to be killed for Christmas dinner.

Being killed and moaning about weather are slightly apart one would think.

There is an out for you at least. If ever you are rich enough to enjoy coastal living out west, the sea breeze will abate your otherwise "negative comment elongations" about the Aussie heat.

[Scholes]

"Out West" is only a couple of degrees cooler than the eastern suburbs in summer, so if its 42 in the east, wow, it's only going to be 40 in the west. Thanks Bumbler for pointing this out to us, I guess there will be a rush to buy in the west now that you've enlightened us all.

[God is an Englishman]

You still singing that "I don't whinge, I comment" tune.

Ever heard of the saying, "what's good for the goose......"?

You'd probably say the goose was whingeing about not wanting to be killed for Christmas dinner.

Being killed and moaning about weather are slightly apart one would think.

There is an out for you at least. If ever you are rich enough to enjoy coastal living out west, the sea breeze will abate your otherwise "negative comment elongations" about the Aussie heat.

rich enough to live out west, I could probably buy a place there with what's in my pocket.

[Bomber]

"Out West" is only a couple of degrees cooler than the eastern suburbs in summer, so if its 42 in the east, wow, it's only going to be 40 in the west. Thanks Bumbler for pointing this out to us, I guess there will be a rush to buy in the west now that you've enlightened us all.

Renters in outer areas cant afford it, so don't bother. You can always dream though.

[Bomber]

rich enough to live out west, I could probably buy a place there with what's in my pocket.

Says a renter from the east

[God is an Englishman]

rich enough to live out west, I could probably buy a place there with what's in my pocket.

Says a renter from the east

That's right, also says a owner of 2 properties elsewhere as well

[God is an Englishman]

Here's an article all about renting where you want to live but buying elsewhere. Principle is the same, even if one of my properties is worth more than the one I live in.

http://www.realestate.com.au/news/shoul ... t-to-live/

[Bomber]

If you choose to live in squalor despite having other properties, then that's your call.

[Scholes]

I've never lived in the north or outer suburbs Bumbler. Owned a house since I was 21. Guess again.

[ozzie owl]

The aussies aren't going home just yet, they're staying on to watch England win the final. They know that to be better, you have to watch the best.

ICC winners list :

World Cups:

Australia 5

Champions Trophy:

Australia 2

How many have England won ?

I am guessing, none?

Still none.

[God is an Englishman]

If you choose to live in squalor despite having other properties, then that's your call.

Well my other 2 places are in better areas, I'll agree with you there.

[Bomber]

I've never lived in the north or outer suburbs Bumbler. Owned a house since I was 21. Guess again.

Monopoly houses don't count. I'd say near Whitmore Square perhaps?

Back on topic - where was the weather to save you this time? God must be a Muslim :wink:

[God is an Englishman]

I've never lived in the north or outer suburbs Bumbler. Owned a house since I was 21. Guess again.

Monopoly houses don't count. I'd say near Whitmore Square perhaps?

Back on topic - where was the weather to save you this time? God must be a Muslim :wink:

What do you mean "this time"?

[Scholes]

Wrong again Bumbler. Don't you get tired looking at your small bowel?

[God is an Englishman]

Wrong again Bumbler. Don't you get tired looking at your small bowel?

I've met him, I doubt his bowel is small

[Bomber]

I've never lived in the north or outer suburbs Bumbler. Owned a house since I was 21. Guess again.

Monopoly houses don't count. I'd say near Whitmore Square perhaps?

Back on topic - where was the weather to save you this time? God must be a Muslim :wink:

What do you mean "this time"?

I thought you had at least a reasonable grasp on recent cricket history?

[God is an Englishman]

I thought you had at least a reasonable grasp on recent cricket history?

I can't remember the last time the weather saved us. I can remember it saving Australia though.

[Bomber]

I thought you had at least a reasonable grasp on recent cricket history?

I can't remember the last time the weather saved us. I can remember it saving Australia though.

Its called selective memory, or early signs of senility. Ask Old Master about it. :wink:

[ozzie owl]

I thought you had at least a reasonable grasp on recent cricket history?

I can't remember the last time the weather saved us. I can remember it saving Australia though.

Its called selective memory, or early signs of senility. Ask Old Master about it. :wink:

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/ ... 2ral0.html

[God is an Englishman]

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/ ... 2ral0.html

England were 37-3 at around lunch on the final day, that's not even close to the rain saving us.

So, still struggling to remember the last time the weather saved us in an Ashes game.

[Wayne Kerr]

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/ ... 2ral0.html

England were 37-3 at around lunch on the final day, that's not even close to the rain saving us.

So, still struggling to remember the last time the weather saved us in an Ashes game.

Hmm lets see... If Ozzies won this test (which they should of) the result would of been 2-1 to the poms with x2 games to go...

What about the celebrations from the Poms when the rain started, they knew they were in cabernet creek!

[God is an Englishman]

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/ ... 2ral0.html

England were 37-3 at around lunch on the final day, that's not even close to the rain saving us.

So, still struggling to remember the last time the weather saved us in an Ashes game.

Hmm lets see... If Ozzies won this test (which they should of) the result would of been 2-1 to the poms with x2 games to go...

What about the celebrations from the Poms when the rain started, they knew they were in cabernet creek!

Something to do with winning the Ashes possibly?

Also, take a look at the 5th test scorecard. Rain definitely saved the aussies in that one.

[Scholes]

But that does count GIAE. It's different when the boots on the other foot :wink:

[Bomber]

Seems like someone's memory is slowly coming back. Selective memory is an issue however and medical opinion should be sought before it gets worse (if possible)

[God is an Englishman]

Seems like someone's memory is slowly coming back. Selective memory is an issue however and medical opinion should be sought before it gets worse (if possible)

Still can't remember the last time England's were saved by the weather in an ashes game. When was it?