The General Conversation Thread

Just heard on the news that they are going to drill through from another route, as bringing them out using SCUBA is NOT an option.

 

4 Thai boys rescued today,lets pray the others are all saved.

 

Hear hear

 

8 now rescued.
Looks like a good outcome

 

I see Boris has now resigned as Foreign Secretay.
This Govt and Brexit are really in a mess.

 

What a mammoth operation - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44760896

Edit - Just seen this - A Hollywood movie?
There's no time to waste in Hollywood, as the arrival of two American producers has proved.
Pure Flix, a US film company, has got its partner Michael Scott and co-producer Adam Smith in Tham Luang and they're already conducting pre-interviews for a possible movie project, according to news agency AAP. Asked if their actions might be seen as insensitive, Mr Smith said: "There's going to be other production companies coming in so we have to act pretty quickly."
We're unable to confirm if a film is actually in the works but we'll find out soon enough.

It does seem insensitive, but I'm sure there will be several filmmakers trying to see if it will work.

 

All 13 rescued.
Thank God,and well done to all concerned

 

What a brilliant outcome to the drama in Thailand. A huge well done to all the rescuers involved and thank goodness for a successful conclusion

 

BBC pay Liniker approx £1.75M a year.
Good value or not?
Not his fault I know,but still seems an awfull lot of our licence fee

 

How much? Jesus wept! I think a reasonable pay cut would be in order, shall we say 95%?

I turn off the bits in between the football, I can't bear to listen to them repeating the same old (obvious) things. No wonder there's very little in the way of decent drama anymore. They say they're hard up, yet pay out these ridiculous sums.

 

Lineker does do MOTD through the year, but yes a lot of money!

 

It depends on Market forces. If Sky sports might pay a lead anchor similar then if he is perceived as top talent then he must be payed accordingly to retain his services. I do agree though it is too much, but then if they need to retain him rather than bow to some bright spark who thinks bloody Balding should do it then pay him £3m pa!
General presenting content and styles will not suit everone, but for all those who switch off the bits with pundits, there might be more who like a bit of semi insiteful (OK a rarity) analysis. Just a series of goals every week with little intro or banter inbetween for many might be dull.

Bah!

 

Get rid of Mark Lawrenson, he's so dull!

 

Totally changing the topic - I loved the tweet from 'Red 3' yesterday - 'Feels a bit naughty' as @RAFRedArrows flew over Heathrow, as normally they have to avoid it like the plague!!!

 

The divers don't class themselves as heroes!!! #unbeleivable

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44819416

Apparently - the boys have all been invited to watch a match at OT , but not all of them have/will be able to get passports- the coach is a Liverpool fan!!!!

 

HRH having a laugh -
https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news...-in-my-time-but-wow-says-queen-20180714175334

 

https://brilliantmaps.com/music-london/


Irrelevant but fascinating - best selling band or artist from each London borough.
If you removed Kathy Kirby (and her thick gloss lipstick)
you could organise the mother of all festivals from this little lot!!

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We have a possible new 'garden town' being proposed for Norfolk.
News to me.
http://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/n...for-other-new-settlements-in-county-1-5617691

 

Final treatment done, up to Norwich on Wednesday for a week.

The offer is still there for a pint and a pizza on Friday night JM Fan has promised a pint to all who make it to the Plasterer's Arms by 1945, that's digital time NOT the end of World War 2.

 

Can you make that offer for September as I shall be back for three weeks to see my daughters in Lincs.