Empire of the Porpentine

The William Ralph Dean Appreciation thread From ToffeeDan in (1021 days old)

Quite simply the greatest ever centre forward the game has ever known. There's nothing that needs to be added about just how great William Ralph "Dixie" Dean was except to say we will never see the li… more

You get less for murder... From ToffeeDan in (1039 days old)

(Or so my other half keeps telling me). :D Our 20th Wedding Anniversary next Sunday that is!! TD… more

Stand up for sex workers From ToffeeDan in (1053 days old)

It's about time something was done, not just in this country but everywhere, about the lack of rights for sex workers. Take a look at some of these examples of victims around the world: http://n… more

Stripey Beast From ToffeeDan in (1060 days old)

http://www.stripy-beast.co.uk/index.html Some interesting views for you to consider TD… more

From Wisconsin with love From ToffeeDan in (1092 days old)

Just back from a great week in Wisconsin - taking in a game of football at Green Bay - the (once) mighty Packers, more of which later. Also just got a parking ticket for parking on an unmarked spot… more

This weekends football From ToffeeDan in (1136 days old)

Bolton v Liverpool 1-1 Charlton v Arsenal 0-3 Chelsea v Aston Villa 3-1 Everton v Man City 2-0 (hopefully!) Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough 1-0 (great TV!!) Sunday, 01 October 2006 West Ham v Readin… more

Weekend football etc. From ToffeeDan in (1152 days old)

Safe to say I had fun at Goodison Saturday with my son. TD… more

Premier League - this weekend From ToffeeDan in (1158 days old)

Majority prediction in brackets (50 entries) Everton v Liverpool 0-0 (2-1) Arsenal v Mboro 2-0 (2-0) Bolton v Watford 2-1 (2-1) Chelsea v Charlton 2-0 (3-0) Newcastle v Fulham 2-1 (2-1) Portsm… more

Fresh Air in the Morning From ToffeeDan in (1158 days old)

A story (well the opening lines of one) I wake up. I want to kill my mother. OK? So what? I want to kill her every morning I wake up. But today is different. It’s a special day to me. This Thursday… more

Translations!! From ToffeeDan in (1158 days old)

This paper was turned in by an Oakland High school student who received the highest honors at the school district's ebonics translation competition. Assignment: Please translate the followin… more

By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept From ToffeeDan in (1158 days old)

An excerpt from this most beautiful of books: I am standing on a corner in Monterey, waiting for the bus to come in, and all the muscles of my will are holding my terror to face the moment that I m… more

A game of two pay packets From ToffeeDan in (1158 days old)

Apr 2005 Rod Liddle wrote this wonderful article in "The Spectator" Recently, the champions of English football, Arsenal, took on Hitler’s favourite team, Bayern Munich, in a European Champion… more

Everton v Liverpoll From ToffeeDan in (1159 days old)

I was really looking forward to this one - now I've heard who the ref is I might not bother going. Graham "3 card trick" Poll - and here's 3 of his less than great efforts in previous Everton - Liv… more

Comebacks of the Year (2004) From ToffeeDan in (1163 days old)

Smart Ass Answer #5: A flight attendant was stationed at the departure gate to check tickets. As a man approached, she extended her hand for the ticket and he opened his trench coat and flashed he… more

Weekend football etc. From ToffeeDan in (1167 days old)

My predictions were: Liverpool 1 West Ham 0 - well 2-1 actually but near enough Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 0 - 2-0 - 2 teams going in the opposite direction Charlton 2 Bolton 1 - 2-0, not convinced… more

Tongue tied From ToffeeDan in (1167 days old)

Son (19, sober at the time): Annis mi honstely Translation: Answer me honestly. … more

Blogtour From ToffeeDan in (1169 days old)

Taking the idea of "Six degrees of Separation" a little further... (the one where it is said anyone can link to anyone else in the world via 6 people...) I will throw a few names into the ring... I… more

"Sunshine, Sunshine, Happy Day" From ToffeeDan in (1169 days old)

Off to the cricket match, I'm away Somebody else can work for me... I'm the happy absentee.. ...Now it's 7 o'clock and the play must stop LET'S HOPE THAT LANCASHIRE'S WELL ON TOP Bowl, bat… more

Premier League - this weekend From ToffeeDan in (1170 days old)

I run a prediction competition so, FWIW, here are my efforts this weekend: Liverpool 1 West Ham 0 Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 0 Charlton 2 Bolton 1 Fulham 2 Sheff Utd 1 Tottenham 1 Everton 1 Watf… more

Spurs v Everton From ToffeeDan in (1170 days old)

I fancy us for a point tomorrow. Yes, I know we just always collapse at WHL, often from a winning position, but I have faith this season in the mighty Blues. 1-1 draw - Arteta free-kick!! TD… more

It's not cricket From ToffeeDan in (1171 days old)

A few days have passed, allowing calm reflection on matters thus far: Hmm - on the one hand, without adequate evidence to satisfy the paying customer, we are told that the Pakistan cricket team are… more

Chat up lines From ToffeeDan in (1172 days old)

I don't recommend any of the following top chat-up lines, lads....... 1. Did you fart, because you blew me away. 2. Are your parents retarded, 'cause you sure are special. 3. My Love for you … more

I've been away... so, to amuse you! From ToffeeDan in (1173 days old)

Here's the complaint letter of the year (2001) - time has marched on so some of the facts stated, such as the lack of an alternate ISP are dated, but nevertheless it's quite amusing.... A real-life… more

Newsflash! From ToffeeDan in (1190 days old)

Flood Warning! Liverpool Dressing Room flooded after a Mainz burst last night. (More to follow, soon, hopefully... starting with the next game) TD… more

This past few weeks! From ToffeeDan in (1196 days old)

Guilty of not adding much lately. TBH I can't think of much - it must be the weather. The dog - bless her - has finished her season so we can move on. She also had an ear infection which we have c… more

Shine on You Crazy Diamond From ToffeeDan in (1215 days old)

The world is a little emptier with the passing of Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd. http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13819139/ Remember when you were young, You shone like the sun Shine on Y… more

Free advice!! From ToffeeDan in (1215 days old)

A few weeks ago we came home only to find that son had put double lock on door - natch we hadn't got this key - so 2am access through downstairs loo window (break window, climb in - amateur burglary l… more

Do they listen? From ToffeeDan in (1216 days old)

Son sends me text message re horses Saturday (he works in a bookmakers and picks up some inside track info). What do I think of x, y or z? So I reply - I prefer x, or I prefer another in this race.… more

My next trip... From ToffeeDan in (1216 days old)

Taking my son to Green Bay, Wisconsin to see The Green Bay Packers play The Arizona Cardinals. It's the culmination of 30 plus years wish to make this pilgrimage. The plan is to fly out from Manch… more

Favourite Film? From ToffeeDan in (1218 days old)

Go on let's start a list! Here's my offering from different genres: Comedy: The Apartment (Jack Lemmon, all time favourite actor) Gangster: Goodfellas War: Paths of Glory Thriller: Se7e… more