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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Hairyhaggis, Dec 30, 2011.

  1. Hairyhaggis

    Hairyhaggis Well-Known Member

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    Sat here in the worlds greatest airport - Perth International (note sarcasm) on my way to spend New Years in Vung Tau, Vietnam before flying out bright an early on New Years day. Here's the kicker... I get breath tested before jumping on the parafin budgie, so a sober start to 2012 for me.

    Reason I write is I'm say here with a beer watching what is on the Telly. Darts. And what I'm surprised about is the amount of people there cheering. It sounds more lively in that darts hall than some of our games under Brucey boy.

    Is the darts really that good? 2 fat blokes throwing something sharp at a board which the people in the back can't see...?

    Anyhoo my n606 chums, beer is out and I need to hit the bar. I wish you all a happy new year, and look forward to the discussions and arguments in 2012. This includes the mags.
     
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  2. Nads

    Nads Well-Known Member

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    All the best marra!
     
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  3. Disco down under

    Disco down under Well-Known Member

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    Pikeys.
     
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  4. smithy in nl

    smithy in nl Well-Known Member

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    might have something to do with how pissed everyone is mate, i like the darts some unreal players about these days...
     
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  5. CyprusMackem

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    Just watching Part v Wade now.
    Bloody incredible game.
     
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    CyprusMackem, Dec 30, 2011
  6. MrRAWhite

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    Darts: can't see the point myself...<sorry>
     
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  7. connor wigham

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    i think darts is like any outher sport people go for the atmosphere (like football if you didnt go for the atmosphere you whould just watch sky at home)
     
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  8. jerseymackem

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    I've never seen darts before, so can't comment on how good it is, but it's not a sport! Regardless of that, it may be a very good hobby, like snooker.
     
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  9. MrRAWhite

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    I would suggest that the merits of darts, or snooker for that matter, as being classed as sports is debatable. Although neither require a high level of fitness, a high level of hand/eye coordination is needed for both...
     
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  10. Cest Advocaat

    Cest Advocaat Well-Known Member

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    I thought Boy from New York City was their best or Daddy Cool.........


    I'll get of boat again. Lol


    PS this format of the darts world championship is fantastic mate. The one starting next week is non league in comparison.
     
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  11. CountyDurhamMackem

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    Darts is class. They're sportsman imo. The way they keep their concentration when the atmosphere is like that is quite remarkable. I know I couldn't!

    The Wade vs John Part game earlier today - CLASS!
     
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  12. Hairyhaggis

    Hairyhaggis Well-Known Member

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    Arrived in Singapore safe and sound, but have to say, was gutted i couldn't watch the end of that Part vs Wade game! Got into it myself, the way the bigger fella in blue (Part I think?) came back from 2 sets down to lead 4-3 when i finally got on the plane.

    I can see the point in it now, if it's a good game like that one earlier! If i play darts I start off ok... but after a few bevvies i couldn't hit the dartboard with a barn door :(
     
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