Ok point taken

Congrats,

Indeed, he was set to sign but got offered a better dummy at Cas.

As promised, all O/T chat in the O/T chat thread.

And congratulations from me too, btw.

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8172967.stm I'm not normally one for posting off topic threads and I am mindful of the AUP even as I type, however. . . This story has really touched a nerve with me, is it just me. . . . ? Having seen the interview with this young girl's mum and being the father of four young girls myself I was actually moved to tears whilst watching her recount the events that led to her daughter's death. I don't really know why I'm posting this on here maybe I'm struggling to make sense of it through some kind of discussion. . . whatever it is I have to wonder what the hell is going on!

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8172967.stm I'm not normally one for posting off topic threads and I am mindful of the AUP even as I type, however. . . This story has really touched a nerve with me, is it just me. . . . ? Having seen the interview with this young girl's mum and being the father of four young girls myself I was actually moved to tears whilst watching her recount the events that led to her daughter's death. I don't really know why I'm posting this on here maybe I'm struggling to make sense of it through some kind of discussion. . . whatever it is I have to wonder what the hell is going on!

Yeah heard the interview with the mum on the radio on the way home, really hit me even though it was on the radio. Suppose things like this do catch your attention more when you have girls yourself like you and like I.

It's the same as when you lose someone close to say cancer. I had an idea how bad it was, but it only really hit home hard how bad it realy was when I lost my mum to it.

Sad story..

question for the day


who was the first ever player in the world of Rugby League to have a No Try decision from the video ref .

first correct answer gets to set tomorrow's question

Think I must be goin soppy in me old age, but just watched what I thought was a great programme and story on BBC Three about a young lad from Leeds.

What a heartwarming story, nearly brought a tear to my eye.

Also a great example at how much reward just a little amount of effort can bring..

Is there anyone on the board who is clued up regarding gaining some sponsorship for an up & coming junior setup?

These kind of stories hit you a lot harder when you're a parent, I reckon.

I don't think I'm a particularly callous individual, but before I had kids, I would overlook this kind of news in the papers to get to the sports page. Now it has a completely different kind of impact.

I know of a similar case that happened over here a couple of years ago, as my wife works with one of the people indirectly involved in it. The attitude of the parents of the boy who committed the crime was particularly disgusting in this instance.

I think it's the fear as a parent that you can't always be there to protect your own that underlies much of our reaction to this, and the feeling of helplessness too. Makes you realise how our own parents felt/feel.

Hey - the bloomin' sun is shining!

Wondered where it had been hiding!

Congratulations

Welcome to a life of no sleep, stress and dirty nappies and unbounding pleasure and joy!

The sun is shining the weekend is almost here, does it get any better than that?

Oh yes, I've a week off work after today.