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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Smug in Boots, Jun 13, 2022.

  1. gelders pie

    gelders pie Well-Known Member

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    That’s better, pleased they’ve been challenged.
     
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  2. Flash Gordon

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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64762215

    2 brother released from Guantanamo Bay without charges after being held captive for 20 years. During that time they cost the US taxpayer $260m to maintain their imprisonment ($13m per prisoner, per year according to the New York Times).

    They were detained and tortured, imprisoned for 20 years, charged with nothing, no trial and no ability to defend themselves against the accusations in a court of law.

    I think there's a very high chance that they had some involvement with terrorists to put them on the radar of the CIA but the USA lost the plot big time after 9/11 and Guantanamo seems like one of the bigger overreactions.
     
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  3. samwise_new

    samwise_new Well-Known Member

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    having a clear out, 26 x red & white, 7 x sex & chocolate, 7 x A.L.S.

    going in the bin unless someone shouts up, all around 2000-ish
     
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  4. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    I'm happy to be the last in the queue but I'd definitely take them if no one else puts their hand up ....

    ... I'd expect the Museum would take a look at anything tbh.
     
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  5. samwise_new

    samwise_new Well-Known Member

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    well i dont get out much now...there are a couple of newspapers that have survived from promotion so if you are in the area and fancy a cuppa afore the match you are more than welcome sir.
     
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  6. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    That would be a pleasure mate. Me and my son are up for Stoke.

    We arrive Saturday am and are staying the night then back on Sunday.

    I'd happily take them and make sure they're passed on..

    Much appreciated mate.
     
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  7. samwise_new

    samwise_new Well-Known Member

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    the dragon has been wanting them gone for a while and i am more than happy to see them go somewhere they might be more appreciated these days... cheers ;)
     
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  8. The Exile II

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    Pete Doherty on The Last Leg - he's twice the man he used to be. I assume it was the drugs that made him interesting back in the day as well #mogadonman
     
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  9. Snaggey

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    I've wrote this a few times and kept deleting it...I'm hoping I post this one.

    I posted a few weeks ago on this thread that the Mrs had a siezure on New Years Day, was in hospital, and ended up on dialysis.

    Well, she is not taking too well to it, it's making her really ill. Her words...."it's keeping me alive, but it's killing me".

    And this is the hard bit.....she is seriously considering withdrawing treatment. We have had a discussion as a family, and also had a conversation with her renal consultant at the Freeman. Life expectancy if she stops dialysis....1 to 3 weeks.

    I'm in ****ing bits...I really don't know what to do for the best. I can't see her suffering like she is, but I just can't bring myself to agree to stop treatment, though, in reality, it's not my decision to make. 33 years we've been together, my best friend, and Mam to our 3 wonderful kids.

    I'm not really looking for advice as such...I just needed to say it.....to get it off my chest I guess.

    We are back tomorrow again for another session of dialysis, and I absolutely dread it....it seems like every session is a step closer to a decision i really don't want her to make, and one I don't want to accept.
     
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  10. Ozzymac

    Ozzymac Well-Known Member

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    Terrible mate and i feel for you.

    I know it's meaningless words but stay strong and if you ever need to vent we're all here for you
     
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  11. John Wick

    John Wick Well-Known Member

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    Its had a few names now hasn't it Smug? It was one of the first I remember being called a sponsored name,The Reebok. Other one was The BT Cellnet Riverside stadium.
     
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  12. rooch 3

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    I don’t know what to say mate, I hate the thought of anything like that happening. Two of my best mates ( one my best man) have recently gone through it and I just felt lost.
     
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  13. COYCS

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    So sorry to hear you and your wife's dilemma, that must of been very hard to write, but as @Ozzymac has writen the members of this board are with you both during the difficult time.
     
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  14. gelders pie

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    There are just no words, but know that we are with you and sending our prayers
     
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  15. John Wick

    John Wick Well-Known Member

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    People that you know that live on their mobile, always on it, never out of their hand posting **** and forwarding on daft memes, yet when you genuinely need to get in touch.... nothing.
     
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  16. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    That's really humbled me mate, you're a brave man coping with all this. Your wife will be proud of you and you should take comfort in that.

    You'll be in our thoughts and prayers, we send our love to you both.
     
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  17. The Exile II

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    Bloody hell Snaggey. Impossible to imagine unless you've been through it. We're all in your corner.
     
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  18. RTB

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    That's really awful mate, just shows how fragile life can be at times. Stay strong Snaggey.
    My wife's best friend had dialysis for over 5 years before other complications finally took her. She had 3 sessions a week and felt groggy on the day but could carry on with her life in between.
     
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  19. Nordic

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    Best wishes snaggy, thoughts & prayers are with you and your family contending with this. Puts life into perspective, cherish the time you have and I hope it’s longer than you fear right now .
     
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  20. Sunderpitt

    Sunderpitt Well-Known Member

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    Tough times...
     
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