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First we had “Shoeless Joe Jackson” of the Chicago White Sox, now we have have “socks” Sanders.
Times must be bad, I know he has only ridden 12 winners in 2015, and perhaps he cannot afford boots, or maybe it’s just a simple case of he’s “one sandwich short of a picnic”.
Was it a weight issue or is he bonkers?, haven’t read the story.
He might of had a twinge of gout.Gaelic Warrior Gold Cup Winner 2026
I think it’s Sanders, rather than Saunders but it seems there is no rule requiring boots to be worn.
Frankie will probably feel the need to top this fashion trend, so look out for a flying dismount and Frankie coming to earth wearing stockings and suspenders.
Thanks for the good crack. Time for me to move on. Be lucky.
“I got held up getting to Goodwood and didn’t have time for a sweat so I left the boots off to make the weight. That’s all it was and I think a mountain’s been made out of a molehill.”
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Why was my incredibly amusing photo removed?
For what it’s worth It was an oblique reference to Ian Hislop on ‘Have I Got News For You’ who – following the spat between Germaine Greer and Suzanne Moore in which the former accused the latter of wearing ‘fu*ck me shoes’ – asked if there were such things as ‘fu*ck me socks’. Cue much laughing from the audience and juvenile, dirty Drone
If it wasn’t for the gingercaution banter this site would have died by now, wouldn’t it?
Do you want light relief from time to time or not?
I remember that episode well, sweet Drone – from a time when HIGNIFY offered up rapier, barbed wit with greater frequency than now.
This autumn’s season of the show will coincide with its 25th anniversary. I hope that some of the biggest talking points from its long history – Rt Hon Tub of Lard MP, Derek Hatton vs Edwina Currie, both of Deayton’s on-screen eviscerations, David Shayler’s satellite appearance, Brucie nailing a comeback opportunity, the Pot Noodle riffing, Kilroy-Silk going loopy, Boris Johnson and Brian Blessed’s idiosyncratic guest presenting – will receive an airing.
Per your photo, I wish I’d seen it all the more now!
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See here sweet wordsmith. Seb has very hairy legs doesn’t he?
Don’t see HIGNIFY so much these days as I feel it’s got a bit stale. All things must pass and 25 years is a long run. Some great moments though, as you point out
Are you rooting for Corbyn? If he does win I’d have thought the likely splintering of the tired old Labour party would benefit your beleaguered bunch immensely. SDP got nothing on a ‘New Liberal’ party. Get on! Jeremy – C that is not G – though I do hope you too are getting on well
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Oh sweet, dirty, juvenile, Drone.
Your marriage to TRF seems a loveless one these days.
“Alas, I couldn’t keep her as I wished”
alas
Oh handsome, strutting, prancing stallion
That’s a nice quote, where’s it from?
As it happens it’s been suggested I pack my bags. The banterists I loved have all gone; it’s all a bit stale and anodyne, or rather it’s me that’s stagnated into dullness – the 9 year itch…9 years!!
“I wouldn’t go back to the world I knew, for though I loved that world I knew, in the past it has to stay”
alas
Drone, don’t go.
please stay.
if you do sock off, don’t forget to pop back for the home Ashes Tests….
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Drone, don’t go.
please stay.
if you do sock off, don’t forget to pop back for the home Ashes Tests….Echo Nathan’s words Drone; enjoy your posts when not stirring.
We’ve had our disagreements, but will always be eternally grateful to you for reasons you’ll never know.Value Is EverythingWas that me introducing you to the Kelly Criterion and my steadfast support for the table-of-odds-and-chances and your ‘value’ approach during your first 1000 or so posts on the subject?
Seriously, think I know what it was, no prob ’nuff said
Nathan, judging by the turnout for this year’s competition it’ll be a Walkover next time if I don’t turn up to make it a Match; so dear boy I intend to give you a damn good thrashing next time. Is it in two year’s time again?
Seriously, think I know what it was, no prob ’nuff said
You’re wrong again Drone. :lol:
Value Is EverythingI was disappointed by the turn out, but I suppose with it being a racing forum couldn’t expect too much. Not a very good series either with no game going down to even being close to the wire. Not 100% sure on when the next home series is but my money would be on two years as fav and one year 2nd fav, it wont be long before the Ashes is home and a away in a calendar year, every year. Money over tradition.
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