OT - What are you doing now? (2026)

Battleborn said:

JohnInCarolina said:

lousubcap said:

@JohnInCarolina - I have never had a UPS person ask me any questions about any BBQ sauce shipments or any other packages I have sent.  Did you ask her if she knew the difference between brittle and ductile fracture?😜

I try not to do much asking, since I’m the one on the witness stand.

I've been on the witness stand a few times. It's not that bad.

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

North Carolina waterfalls near Highlands. 

Gorgeous!  How is the heat there?

Foghorn said:

CPFC1905 said:

Once again, I think you are spot on. 

Well mostly.

Arsenal won't win by 3.

And Spurs will have enough in the tank to beat Chelsea...

Unfortunately, I won't get to see much of the action this weekend due to travel/work.

We’re here, game 38 and Arsenal are crowned champions while Man City take bridesmaid duties and their neighbours, Utd, pick up third and after a calamitous 18 months before a change of manager generated a good outcome.   At the foot, Spurs have conspired to keep themselves in the relegation contest, but Hammers recent loss of form could be the deciding factor after all.   But as is traditional of this time of the season, greater attention is drawn to departures that are immediately forgotten amongst the intoxicating lure of potential new arrivals.   With hot weather forecast and very little to play for, set your expectations at ‘exhibition match’.  

All or Sunday at 1600

Brighton vs Man United - the visitors have wretched form when travelling to the South Coast and have nothing to play for.  The filthy fetid wretched Seagulls need points to nail down European football next year.  2-0 and won’t we all know it.  Meh.

Burnley vs Wolves - who really is the worst team in the PL, well let’s find out via a futile waste of carbon emissions that no one wants or needs. 0-0 because negative goals is not possible.

Palace vs Arsenal - huzzah, another futile game but the Gunners will get roundly applauded and both teams will field administrative staff and the guy who takes the money at the car park entrance.  We both have Euro finals coming up and the outcome of this match means nothing.  1-1, by mutual agreement 

Fulham vs Newcastle - and the winner of the ‘lucky to still have a job’ award goes to Eddie Howe at Newcastle. Even winning this dead rubber only takes them to 9th (ish) and perhaps that’s redolent of the Gulf states collective disinvestment from sports? 1-1

Liverpool vs Brentford - both teams in the hunt for points to secure Euro football, so something on this one.  Sub-text ahoy though as outgoing talisman Mo Salah has been critical of the Liverpool boss, and is a bit injured so may not play (conveniently) and another lad who’s done good job there for many years leaves too. But he’s not Mo Salah, so - meh.  Odd season or the Reds and potentially great one for the Bees.  0-1

Man City vs Villa - and the big news is Pep’s gone, the sire of contemporary PL football and many other managers.  I should care, but just don’t.  Villa have nailed down CL football next year and have been on the beers since Wednesday night after lifting the Europa League cup.  Hot weather, nothing to play for. 74-19 or 0-0.  You choose. 

Forest vs Bournemouth - strong end to the season or Forest belies their extended filtration with relegation - but they’ve checked out now.  The Cherries can qualify for the CL if they win by many and Liverpool get humped. Unlikely, very unlikely. 0-2

Sunderland vs Chelsea - mathematics suggests Sunderland could play in Europe next season, but logic says they won’t and  nonetheless a great season for them.  Nailed on for relegation next year though.  Chelsea have shored up under the new manager, and face the risk of no Euro football if they don’t summon a result here. I think they will 1-2.

Spurs vs Everton - how Spursy can Spursy Spurs be?  Perfect opportunity here to completely shaft themselves.  A defeat and West Ham winning sees them down. All other permutations keep them safe.  This will be nervy and while the Toffee’s season is over, they will smell blood and see the chance of several million pounds extra in the kitty by moving up the table for a better finish.  1-1 but the epitome of squeaky bum time.

West Ham vs Leeds - screams pyrrhic victory.  A narrow and barely plausible 1-0 sees the Hammers relegated - and to be honest, they deserve it.  Three seasons of decline and financial woes, can only go one way.    OK,  I may need to update this next season if they stay up.

So there you have it.  Best of luck as you move in to the football-free Summer abyss. I don’t know how you will fill your time,  until mid-June anyway when every single national team, and some made up just for the fun of it, arrive in your neck of the woods.  the Fifa World Cup cash removal tool has been activated.  Please obey and empty your wallets immediately .

CPFC1905 said:

We’re here, game 38 and Arsenal are crowned champions while Man City take bridesmaid duties and their neighbours, Utd, pick up third and after a calamitous 18 months before a change of manager generated a good outcome.   At the foot, Spurs have conspired to keep themselves in the relegation contest, but Hammers recent loss of form could be the deciding factor after all.   But as is traditional of this time of the season, greater attention is drawn to departures that are immediately forgotten amongst the intoxicating lure of potential new arrivals.   With hot weather forecast and very little to play for, set your expectations at ‘exhibition match’.  

All or Sunday at 1600

Brighton vs Man United - the visitors have wretched form when travelling to the South Coast and have nothing to play for.  The filthy fetid wretched Seagulls need points to nail down European football next year.  2-0 and won’t we all know it.  Meh.

Burnley vs Wolves - who really is the worst team in the PL, well let’s find out via a futile waste of carbon emissions that no one wants or needs. 0-0 because negative goals is not possible.

Palace vs Arsenal - huzzah, another futile game but the Gunners will get roundly applauded and both teams will field administrative staff and the guy who takes the money at the car park entrance.  We both have Euro finals coming up and the outcome of this match means nothing.  1-1, by mutual agreement 

Fulham vs Newcastle - and the winner of the ‘lucky to still have a job’ award goes to Eddie Howe at Newcastle. Even winning this dead rubber only takes them to 9th (ish) and perhaps that’s redolent of the Gulf states collective disinvestment from sports? 1-1

Liverpool vs Brentford - both teams in the hunt for points to secure Euro football, so something on this one.  Sub-text ahoy though as outgoing talisman Mo Salah has been critical of the Liverpool boss, and is a bit injured so may not play (conveniently) and another lad who’s done good job there for many years leaves too. But he’s not Mo Salah, so - meh.  Odd season or the Reds and potentially great one for the Bees.  0-1

Man City vs Villa - and the big news is Pep’s gone, the sire of contemporary PL football and many other managers.  I should care, but just don’t.  Villa have nailed down CL football next year and have been on the beers since Wednesday night after lifting the Europa League cup.  Hot weather, nothing to play for. 74-19 or 0-0.  You choose. 

Forest vs Bournemouth - strong end to the season or Forest belies their extended filtration with relegation - but they’ve checked out now.  The Cherries can qualify for the CL if they win by many and Liverpool get humped. Unlikely, very unlikely. 0-2

Sunderland vs Chelsea - mathematics suggests Sunderland could play in Europe next season, but logic says they won’t and  nonetheless a great season for them.  Nailed on for relegation next year though.  Chelsea have shored up under the new manager, and face the risk of no Euro football if they don’t summon a result here. I think they will 1-2.

Spurs vs Everton - how Spursy can Spursy Spurs be?  Perfect opportunity here to completely shaft themselves.  A defeat and West Ham winning sees them down. All other permutations keep them safe.  This will be nervy and while the Toffee’s season is over, they will smell blood and see the chance of several million pounds extra in the kitty by moving up the table for a better finish.  1-1 but the epitome of squeaky bum time.

West Ham vs Leeds - screams pyrrhic victory.  A narrow and barely plausible 1-0 sees the Hammers relegated - and to be honest, they deserve it.  Three seasons of decline and financial woes, can only go one way.    OK,  I may need to update this next season if they stay up.

So there you have it.  Best of luck as you move in to the football-free Summer abyss. I don’t know how you will fill your time,  until mid-June anyway when every single national team, and some made up just for the fun of it, arrive in your neck of the woods.  the Fifa World Cup cash removal tool has been activated.  Please obey and empty your wallets immediately .

hoosier_egger said:

Tastes like Freedom

GrateEggspectations said:

@WeberWho

Great find. 

…Waiting expectantly for pics of the inaugural cook….