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Racer X 69 · 08-09-2021, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by tim60

Now remember, the English invented many sports, exported them and now the foreigners beat them at the games they invented.

That’s what we do.

**StiffLegged** · 08-09-2021, 01:19 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

I think the Canadian Military might have paid for that.
I believe the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry still employs pipers.

Isn't that a clear breach of the Geneva Convention?

Cruel and unnecessary!

Racer X 69 · 08-09-2021, 02:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Best to avoid cooking an ortolan bunting in your AF.
Why the French Can't Get Enough of This Illegal Bird

From the article:

Quote:

You put the entire thing in your mouth, and suck on it—it's hot, so you make faces, and let it melt slowly, while the grease pours onto your fingers. From the rump to the neck, you eat everything, including the liver and the innards. All that should be left in your plate is the bird's head.

I like to think of myself as an open minded omnivore, but I refuse to consume bones, organs and other “innards”.

Yuk!

**StiffLegged** · 08-09-2021, 02:49 PM - **1 Like**

I believe the Italian country folk eat (crunch) even the heads of uccellini, reckoning them squisiti. Can’t say it appeals, mind you.

dbs · 08-09-2021, 04:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

Now remember, the English invented many sports, exported them and now the foreigners beat them at the games they invented.

Ah .. you mean the Commonwealth Games

Aussie .. Aussie ..Aussie ... Oy ..Oy ..OY

normhead · 08-09-2021, 05:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

Isn't that a clear breach of the Geneva Convention?

Cruel and unnecessary!

Many Scottish customs are.

**rod_grant** · 08-09-2021, 06:26 PM - **4 Likes**

Err, on the Olympic medal thingy;
Australia pop; 25.79mil medals; 46 medals per million; 1.78

and to save Mark getting on his bike (so to speak)
NZ pop; 4.86 medals; 20 medals per million; 4.11

(I knew we should have offered them an incentive in 1901 to join the new Commonwealth of Australia!)

MarkJerling · 08-09-2021, 07:07 PM

It's mentioned every now and then, the commonwealth idea, but the answer is still yeah nah.

Racer X 69 · 08-09-2021, 07:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

It's mentioned every now and then, the commonwealth idea, but the answer is still yeah nah.

New Zealand strikes me as similar to Switzerland. Neutral, quiet, small.

Yeah, the Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere.

MarkJerling · 08-09-2021, 08:00 PM - **4 Likes**

My wife would argue that there's nothing "neutral, quiet or small" about me.

Oh, you meant the country.

**StiffLegged** · 08-09-2021, 09:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

New Zealand strikes me as similar to Switzerland. Neutral, quiet, small.

Yeah, the Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere.

Famous for milk chocolate, are they? That’s something I didn’t know!

**StiffLegged** · 08-09-2021, 09:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

Isn't that a clear breach of the Geneva Convention?

Cruel and unnecessary!

Originally posted by normhead

Many Scottish customs are.

Aye! And don’t you forget that, laddie!

MarkJerling · 08-09-2021, 10:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

Famous for milk chocolate, are they? That’s something I didn’t know!

Yes, famous in New Zealand since 1896.

slartibartfast01 · 08-09-2021, 11:59 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by rod_grant

Err, on the Olympic medal thingy;
Australia pop; 25.79mil medals; 46 medals per million; 1.78

and to save Mark getting on his bike (so to speak)
NZ pop; 4.86 medals; 20 medals per million; 4.11

(I knew we should have offered them an incentive in 1901 to join the new Commonwealth of Australia!)

And San Marino, pop 33860, medals 3, medals per million 88.6

**rod_grant** · 08-10-2021, 12:13 AM - **3 Likes**

Yeah! Point taken.
In my defence, I didn't say Oz was the greatest - I was just knocking of the Canuckians and the Yanks.

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08-09-2021, 01:09 PM	#91396
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,078	Originally posted by tim60 Now remember, the English invented many sports, exported them and now the foreigners beat them at the games they invented. That’s what we do.

08-09-2021, 01:19 PM - 2 Likes	#91397
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,640	Originally posted by normhead I think the Canadian Military might have paid for that. I believe the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry still employs pipers. Isn't that a clear breach of the Geneva Convention? Cruel and unnecessary!

08-09-2021, 02:27 PM - 1 Like	#91398
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,078	Originally posted by robtcorl Best to avoid cooking an ortolan bunting in your AF. Why the French Can't Get Enough of This Illegal Bird From the article: Quote: You put the entire thing in your mouth, and suck on it—it's hot, so you make faces, and let it melt slowly, while the grease pours onto your fingers. From the rump to the neck, you eat everything, including the liver and the innards. All that should be left in your plate is the bird's head. I like to think of myself as an open minded omnivore, but I refuse to consume bones, organs and other “innards”. Yuk!

08-09-2021, 02:49 PM - 1 Like	#91399
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,640	I believe the Italian country folk eat (crunch) even the heads of uccellini, reckoning them squisiti. Can’t say it appeals, mind you.

08-09-2021, 04:10 PM - 1 Like	#91400
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	Originally posted by tim60 Now remember, the English invented many sports, exported them and now the foreigners beat them at the games they invented. Ah .. you mean the Commonwealth Games Aussie .. Aussie ..Aussie ... Oy ..Oy ..OY

08-09-2021, 05:50 PM - 1 Like	#91401
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by StiffLegged Isn't that a clear breach of the Geneva Convention? Cruel and unnecessary! Many Scottish customs are.

08-09-2021, 06:26 PM - 4 Likes	#91402
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Err, on the Olympic medal thingy; Australia pop; 25.79mil medals; 46 medals per million; 1.78 and to save Mark getting on his bike (so to speak) NZ pop; 4.86 medals; 20 medals per million; 4.11 (I knew we should have offered them an incentive in 1901 to join the new Commonwealth of Australia!)

08-09-2021, 07:07 PM	#91403
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	It's mentioned every now and then, the commonwealth idea, but the answer is still yeah nah.

08-09-2021, 07:33 PM - 1 Like	#91404
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,078	Originally posted by MarkJerling It's mentioned every now and then, the commonwealth idea, but the answer is still yeah nah. New Zealand strikes me as similar to Switzerland. Neutral, quiet, small. Yeah, the Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere.

08-09-2021, 08:00 PM - 4 Likes	#91405
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	My wife would argue that there's nothing "neutral, quiet or small" about me. Oh, you meant the country.

08-09-2021, 09:20 PM - 1 Like	#91406
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,640	Originally posted by Racer X 69 New Zealand strikes me as similar to Switzerland. Neutral, quiet, small. Yeah, the Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere. Famous for milk chocolate, are they? That’s something I didn’t know!

08-09-2021, 09:25 PM - 2 Likes	#91407
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,640	Originally posted by StiffLegged Isn't that a clear breach of the Geneva Convention? Cruel and unnecessary! Originally posted by normhead Many Scottish customs are. Aye! And don’t you forget that, laddie!

08-09-2021, 10:16 PM - 2 Likes	#91408
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by StiffLegged Famous for milk chocolate, are they? That’s something I didn’t know! Yes, famous in New Zealand since 1896.

08-09-2021, 11:59 PM - 3 Likes	#91409
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by rod_grant Err, on the Olympic medal thingy; Australia pop; 25.79mil medals; 46 medals per million; 1.78 and to save Mark getting on his bike (so to speak) NZ pop; 4.86 medals; 20 medals per million; 4.11 (I knew we should have offered them an incentive in 1901 to join the new Commonwealth of Australia!) And San Marino, pop 33860, medals 3, medals per million 88.6

08-10-2021, 12:13 AM - 3 Likes	#91410
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Yeah! Point taken. In my defence, I didn't say Oz was the greatest - I was just knocking of the Canuckians and the Yanks.

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