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General Category => Overseas & International Fans => Topic started by: finnster01 on October 28, 2011, 04:33:43 AM

Title: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: finnster01 on October 28, 2011, 04:33:43 AM
What happened to the colony section? And I thought the sun never sets on FoF.

Go on, grab a keyboard and breathe some life back into this thing. Maybe we need to resurface the trump card, the food thread?

Speaking about which, I had this absolutely fantastic trip to the market last Saturday and picked up some lovely fresh seafood (fresh cod filets, cat fish, jumbo shrimp, two steamed good sized fresh lobsters (1.5-2 lbs) , smoked salmon and a hot-smoked brook trout). Have been eating like a king all week, but still feel the urge to go back again this weekend.

Oh, I nearly forgot the artisan bread I bought that was beyond delicious. It was a round sour dough baked with a generous portion of rosemary inside. Tasted fantastic, especially with a little bit of slightly melted real butter  :Haynes The Maestro:
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: LBNo11 on October 28, 2011, 10:01:54 AM
...I noticed this the other day, I'm not sure if it is reflection on the results or http://www.fulhamusa.com/ (http://www.fulhamusa.com/) attracting more members.

This has become something of a backwater, and was initially an experiment to see if Johnny foreigner and the exiles (good band name) wanted to comment on how Fulham affects them locally and other regional matters.

Perhaps this section has had it's day and should be laid quietly to rest..?
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: finnster01 on October 28, 2011, 10:29:07 PM
Quote from: LBNo11 on October 28, 2011, 10:01:54 AM
...I noticed this the other day, I'm not sure if it is reflection on the results or http://www.fulhamusa.com/ (http://www.fulhamusa.com/) attracting more members.

This has become something of a backwater, and was initially an experiment to see if Johnny foreigner and the exiles (good band name) wanted to comment on how Fulham affects them locally and other regional matters.

Perhaps this section has had it's day and should be laid quietly to rest..?

I think you may have a good point Mr LB. Back in the day there seemed to be a "divide" especially between the yanks and the poms and a shadow site like this had a purpose.

I think now a lot of that "divide" has disappeared. And if you feel talking about sausages, you can still do that on the main site without fearing reprisals from MI 5.

I don't know how much effort goes into maintaining the exile section, but if it makes the overall life of the mods easier (or cut cost), I say we may as well shut it down. It doesn't seem to have a purpose anymore as all expats posts on the main, and the yanks are doing the same.

I do not expect large demonstrations in Tienanmen Square if you shut it down Ed.
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: AmericanJames on October 28, 2011, 11:29:31 PM
I have always been a fan of popping on this section, but it seems to have slowed down a bit. I know I've been busy w/ my studies and haven't had much time to pop on here. I can tell you i'd be disappointed if it were to go away
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: Tom on October 29, 2011, 03:38:19 AM
Quote from: AmericanJames on October 28, 2011, 11:29:31 PM
I can tell you i'd be disappointed if it were to go away
+1
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: finnster01 on October 29, 2011, 03:56:51 PM
What's the point in having a site that isn't used by anybody anymore?

That's a bit like having Martin Jol as a manager just because every other team has a manager. I am still trying to figure out what Jol actually does.  cloud9
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: Porkopolis on October 29, 2011, 07:34:31 PM
I know I spend my time on the main board. This section definitely has a place but it has been a bit slow lately.
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: YankeeJim on October 30, 2011, 01:17:16 AM
I have had problems getting feeds to view the matches. Hard to comment when you don't see it. That and I just spent two weeks on a road trip starting in CN up across Maine, Quebec, Montreal,  Niagara Falls & West Point. The misses & I had two 1 1/2 lb. lobsters & drinks for $31 US. It was on a sorting pier. The boats bring in their catch and they are graded, sorted and shipped so that you can buy it in NY three days later. Talk about fresh. What was great was that it was prepared and served by a group of Jamacians. "Want me to crack that mon?" Jamacians in a place that gets a cold as the north pole. Who would have thunk? Great trip and no football at all the entire trip.
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: LordNelson on November 01, 2011, 03:02:41 AM
Rafa Marquez is a dirty cheatin' bastard and the biggest nancy I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: Porkopolis on November 01, 2011, 05:56:30 PM
Quote from: LordNelson on November 01, 2011, 03:02:41 AM
Rafa Marquez is a dirty cheatin' bastard and the biggest nancy I've ever seen.

I'll be surprised if he doesn't get taken down hard in the second leg.
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: LordNelson on November 01, 2011, 06:22:26 PM
Don't think she'll be playing with the ole  096.gig
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: mhatc on November 02, 2011, 12:26:22 AM
Quote from: finnster01 on October 29, 2011, 03:56:51 PM
What's the point in having a site that isn't used by anybody anymore?

That's a bit like having Martin Jol as a manager just because every other team has a manager. I am still trying to figure out what Jol actually does.  cloud9

Contradict himself?
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: Steve_orino on November 02, 2011, 12:03:15 PM
Unfortunately, I've become more of a lurker rather than the poster or contributer I may have been considered before. 

Despite the slow activity here in E&O section, I think it has its value.  There are international events or American based sports that occur & this is a great area to discuss them.  I remember trying to discuss the NBA Finals or NHL Finals on the main thread once & there were posts of, "Who Cares?"  They were right, no one over there cared but for this Fulham guy in Dallas, who follows sports in general, I cared.

I don't have the stats in front of me but if the activity on here doesn't warrant having it, then by all means, drop this section.  If it doesn't cost extra though, it'd be nice to have it available for Out There discussion...
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: AmericanJames on November 02, 2011, 08:03:32 PM
Quote from: LordNelson on November 01, 2011, 06:22:26 PM
Don't think she'll be playing with the ole  096.gig

Yea he received a red for his poor actions, that type of behavior out of him does not surprise me. I recall being at WC qualifier vs them in Columbus a couple yrs back and he got sent of for cleting Timmy Howard in the thigh while going for a header in the box MEXICO VS USA 0-2 USA VS MEXICO 2009 2/11/09 COLUMBUS OHIO HQ ALTA CALIDAD EE.UU VS MEXICO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zlGHLq8dag#) about 1:32 into the video. He is scum, mexico's John terry
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: FatFreddysCat on November 03, 2011, 10:45:26 AM
I still like to pop in now and then when it's busier. I'd go along with if it dosen't cost then leave it, if not give it the boot.
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: YankeeJim on November 03, 2011, 01:52:14 PM
Quote from: AmericanJames on November 02, 2011, 08:03:32 PM
Quote from: LordNelson on November 01, 2011, 06:22:26 PM
Don't think she'll be playing with the ole  096.gig

Yea he received a red for his poor actions, that type of behavior out of him does not surprise me. I recall being at WC qualifier vs them in Columbus a couple yrs back and he got sent of for cleting Timmy Howard in the thigh while going for a header in the box MEXICO VS USA 0-2 USA VS MEXICO 2009 2/11/09 COLUMBUS OHIO HQ ALTA CALIDAD EE.UU VS MEXICO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zlGHLq8dag#) about 1:32 into the video. He is scum, mexico's John terry

If I stood up, dropped my drawers & bent over at the waist, you'd be exactly looking at Marquez. He is a dirty player as well as a dispicable human bean.  :022:
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: Tom on November 04, 2011, 10:01:41 PM
Quote from: YankeeJim on November 03, 2011, 01:52:14 PM
Quote from: AmericanJames on November 02, 2011, 08:03:32 PM
Quote from: LordNelson on November 01, 2011, 06:22:26 PM
Don't think she'll be playing with the ole  096.gig

Yea he received a red for his poor actions, that type of behavior out of him does not surprise me. I recall being at WC qualifier vs them in Columbus a couple yrs back and he got sent of for cleting Timmy Howard in the thigh while going for a header in the box MEXICO VS USA 0-2 USA VS MEXICO 2009 2/11/09 COLUMBUS OHIO HQ ALTA CALIDAD EE.UU VS MEXICO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zlGHLq8dag#) about 1:32 into the video. He is scum, mexico's John terry

If I stood up, dropped my drawers & bent over at the waist, you'd be exactly looking at Marquez. He is a dirty player as well as a dispicable human bean.  :022:
LOL and totally agree with you!
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: AmericanJames on November 05, 2011, 12:12:55 AM
Quote from: YankeeJim on November 03, 2011, 01:52:14 PM
Quote from: AmericanJames on November 02, 2011, 08:03:32 PM
Quote from: LordNelson on November 01, 2011, 06:22:26 PM
Don't think she'll be playing with the ole  096.gig

Yea he received a red for his poor actions, that type of behavior out of him does not surprise me. I recall being at WC qualifier vs them in Columbus a couple yrs back and he got sent of for cleting Timmy Howard in the thigh while going for a header in the box MEXICO VS USA 0-2 USA VS MEXICO 2009 2/11/09 COLUMBUS OHIO HQ ALTA CALIDAD EE.UU VS MEXICO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zlGHLq8dag#) about 1:32 into the video. He is scum, mexico's John terry

If I stood up, dropped my drawers & bent over at the waist, you'd be exactly looking at Marquez. He is a dirty player as well as a dispicable human bean.  :022:

I think your being a bit too kind to Marquez with that analogy
Title: Re: Not much activity here lads and lasses
Post by: LordNelson on November 05, 2011, 03:54:49 PM
He also got the Red in the 2002 World Cup for head butting Cobi Jones.  Parents in Mexico should tell their toddlers to not forget to wipe their Marquez from now on.