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by Harveys
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Stop voting for fucking Tories
Replies: 20562
Views: 722294

Re: Stop voting for fucking Tories

Their long term models that dictate their target rate of return and not letting agents telling them they could increase at every opportunity. Agent’s suggest increases when current rent sits below market. Neither Agens nor landlords benefit from property sitting empty due to being priced above mark...
by Harveys
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Stop voting for fucking Tories
Replies: 20562
Views: 722294

Re: Stop voting for fucking Tories

You'd expect so considering that's what the index that agents use to tell the landlords what to charge their tenants. How do you think institutional landlords will determine rent increases? Their long term models that dictate their target rate of return and not letting agents telling them they coul...
by Harveys
Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

7,305 days ago, on 11 January 2004, I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. I took our dog for her morning walk and when I sat down for breakfast, my wife passed me the contact information for the local sobriety support group, with a gentle "maybe it is time to give t...
by Harveys
Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

On the 0% beers. I agree they do split opinion. And I would not be drinking these at home. I have a rule to only ever have them if I go out, and where I just don’t want to drink more than a pint of lemonade or cola. Also, if it is a rugby event, I will have several 0% for tradition. I never have th...
by Harveys
Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

Yea, rehabs would have the same or worse numbers. Its big business and anyone with insurance can go for a holiday. AA used to claim 50-75% in the early days but this was from small membership numbers (the very beginning when AA was only low bottom, old, chronic alcoholics) it was a statement from th...
by Harveys
Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

Fair enough. :thumbup:

I’m not here to change anyone’s mind or convince anyone of anything about AA.
It doesn’t have a monopoly or claim to be the only solution. It is what it is and it will always be there for people who find other solutions don’t work.
by Harveys
Tue Nov 21, 2023 3:15 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: We've got a live one here
Replies: 49
Views: 5354

Re: We've got a live one here

Ymx wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:13 pm He sounds completely mad.

Hopefully, harmless mad.
He sounds like a disunifying lunatic and as harmless as any unhinged fanatic regardless of their politics. The last type of person you want near a position of power.
by Harveys
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: RWC Final : New Zealand vs South Africa - Sat 28th @ 20.00 BST
Replies: 826
Views: 14997

Re: RWC Final : New Zealand vs South Africa - Sat 28th @ 20.00 BST

I am so perplexed why you’re persisting with this line when your own coach got such a long ban for criticising the Ref. Can you explain your thinking. You seem to think the Rassie stuff is different to the other instances of people complaining about Refs and I’m interested to know why you think tha...
by Harveys
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

I’m not sure if this was the one. The 12 spiritual principles of recovery are as follows: acceptance, hope, faith, courage, honesty, patience, humility, willingness, brotherly love, integrity, self-discipline, and service. Below are the spiritual principles of recovery, listed in order with the cor...
by Harveys
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

On the first one. Yes I expected the tv versions are likely inaccurate. Can you help us visualise it? It’s not a seated circle? Or a it’s your turn to speak thing? How does it actually work? … Its certinly not like this. https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fight_club_1_on_1.png Its almost...
by Harveys
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

I will come back to your other posts later, unfortunately I do need to get some work done today.
by Harveys
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

Prinston and Harvard were recently involved in a meta study of AA and related therapies. Interestingly it was found that AA is the most effective treatment for a drinking problem. At times more than 20% effective than CBT and the like. It was very interesting to hear these independent drs talk abou...
by Harveys
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

I came across this clip on Youtube that to me expresses almost perfectly why self-help groups can be so helpful in recovering from an addiction. When anyone asks you how a self-help group actually aids recovering addicts, point them at this video. The change in the expression on Michael's face from...
by Harveys
Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

Fair enough. Each to their own. My only knowledge of it is 1. What I have seen characterised on TV. My name is xyz and I’m an alcoholic … thank you for sharing. 2. The 12 principles, which are medieval religious 3. The slight cult element of being told you are never recovered, and must come forever...
by Harveys
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

As you say every one is a bit different. I was relating my own experience. I know how addiction works, the mental tricks it plays on you, I've experienced it with nicotine and I nursed someone through anorexia, which works in a similar way in that there is something that drives you to destructive b...
by Harveys
Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

I came across this article about Matthew Perry in the NYTimes discussing the concept of forgiveness and this bit really hit home. And what’s the cure for all of this shame? Mercifully, Mr. Perry seemed to figure it out eventually: to forgive yourself. And when you find forgiveness inside your own h...
by Harveys
Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

Does it have to be "never again"? I ask because I was quite relieved to find over the course of the last two years that I'm not actually an alcoholic and I can take or leave it as I please, I only had to break the habit of it being every night/most nights - I think there is a big, monumen...
by Harveys
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Does a devil exist?
Replies: 10
Views: 394

Re: Does a devil exist?

Gumboot wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:49 am I reckon there's some devil in all of us. But a supernatural devil? Nah.
“All the gods, all the Heavens, all the Hells are within you.” Joseph Campbell.
by Harveys
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Come back ER !
Replies: 58
Views: 1743

Re: Come back ER !

Ymx wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:21 am To re-echo sentiments, allow me to show you to the door


https://forum.planetrugby.com/viewforum.php?f=3
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by Harveys
Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:18 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Come back ER !
Replies: 58
Views: 1743

Re: Come back ER !

Strange comment about the modding - it is basically the same but the majority of people on this side of the road seem to be able to debate or question maturely (maybe not in this thread but that's Cantabs for you). For some reason people seem to see red, get the shaking hands and feel the fury more...
by Harveys
Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:01 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Come back ER !
Replies: 58
Views: 1743

Re: Come back ER !

my unsubstantiated claim. PR in a nutshell, really. It’s the internets, innit. Everyone being on the right side of the debate makes things a bit boring. Safe and boring. The days of Mick, Bimbo et al, stinking up every, single, thread, are long gone. To suggest PR is, still, that that degree, like ...
by Harveys
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Come back ER !
Replies: 58
Views: 1743

Re: Come back ER !

He will probably just go back to PR, the place has improved (to a degree) since MickM and some other clowns were sent packing. Its much more fun over there. This space is like a snobby collision point with a few extra posters. Oh and you have MB :thumbdown: *Looks down nose* SEE........ I knew it! ...
by Harveys
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Come back ER !
Replies: 58
Views: 1743

Re: Come back ER !

He will probably just go back to PR, the place has improved (to a degree) since MickM and some other clowns were sent packing. Its much more fun over there. This space is like a snobby collision point with a few extra posters. Oh and you have MB :thumbdown: What do you mean by snobby? Just the vibe.
by Harveys
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:15 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Come back ER !
Replies: 58
Views: 1743

Re: Come back ER !

He will probably just go back to PR, the place has improved (to a degree) since MickM and some other clowns were sent packing. Its much more fun over there. This space is like a snobby collision point with a few extra posters. Oh and you have MB :thumbdown: I’m sure he likely won’t. Aside from the ...
by Harveys
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Come back ER !
Replies: 58
Views: 1743

Re: Come back ER !

He will probably just go back to PR, the place has improved (to a degree) since MickM and some other clowns were sent packing. Its much more fun over there. This space is like a snobby collision point with a few extra posters. Oh and you have MB :thumbdown:
by Harveys
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: RWC Final : New Zealand vs South Africa - Sat 28th @ 20.00 BST
Replies: 826
Views: 14997

Re: RWC Final : New Zealand vs South Africa - Sat 28th @ 20.00 BST

I still can't get over Etzebeth's early exit. Isn't he the Matfield of his generation? He was struggling. I hope he feels better for the final He certainly didn’t look himself. When the two teams had their moment pushing and shirt grabbing Etzebeth just stood in middle of it looking on, he’s normal...
by Harveys
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: RWC Final : New Zealand vs South Africa - Sat 28th @ 20.00 BST
Replies: 826
Views: 14997

Re: RWC Final : New Zealand vs South Africa - Sat 28th @ 20.00 BST

I have much more confidence for the final for various reasons. Bokke need to be underdogs. We have been there in 2019. We put up a record score at Twickenham. All Blacks can't scrum, exct You are basing this on a single pre RWC game. We just crunched the Argies in to dust in the scrums. So I’m feel...
by Harveys
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official, one and only, Men's IRB Rugby World Cup 2023 thread
Replies: 1422
Views: 41116

Re: The Official, one and only, Men's IRB Rugby World Cup 2023 thread

For the same reason he got the SA v France game after the Ireland performance, a keewee ref to determine who the keewees meet next :crazy: :crazy: Indeed. It's hardly Bin's fault that Jaco pulled his calf in the QFs and couldn't take charge of the ABs - Pumas SF to determine who the Boks meet next....
by Harveys
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: RWC Final : New Zealand vs South Africa - Sat 28th @ 20.00 BST
Replies: 826
Views: 14997

Re: RWC Final : New Zealand vs South Africa - Sat 28th @ 20.00 BST

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:11 am I have much more confidence for the final for various reasons. Bokke need to be underdogs. We have been there in 2019. We put up a record score at Twickenham. All Blacks can't scrum, exct
This post makes no sense. :eh:
by Harveys
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official, one and only, Men's IRB Rugby World Cup 2023 thread
Replies: 1422
Views: 41116

Re: The Official, one and only, Men's IRB Rugby World Cup 2023 thread

I am guessing its the same clown committee responsible for the Original draw now in charge of ref appointments? on what planet after his performance on sunday was Bin the right man for the Safes again? Luke Pearce or Nika Amashukeli don't get quarter final ore semi-final? Fking twats For the same r...
by Harveys
Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: RWC SF1: Argentina v New Zealand
Replies: 295
Views: 4852

Re: RWC SF1: Argentina v New Zealand

JM2K6 wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:08 pm

Jesus :lol:
What’s he actually saying and why is he directing this to NZ fans?

What is this if its not Ireland saltiness? :crazy:
by Harveys
Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: RWC SF1: Argentina v New Zealand
Replies: 295
Views: 4852

Re: RWC SF1: Argentina v New Zealand

EnergiseR2 wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:56 pm
Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:20 pm
EnergiseR2 wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:53 pm Well that was a shit semi. Utter shit.
Being good enough to get there is one thing, of course.
Very very yawn
You could play France for 5th-6th place, for the "atmosphere".
by Harveys
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Songs you hate by bands you like
Replies: 19
Views: 509

Re: Songs you hate by bands you like

Premise of thread - good band, crap song. Probably just because of overfamiliarity (as in I've heard the song one time too many) but I don't like: The Verve - bittersweet symphony the Beatles - let it be Urban hymns is a truly monumental album it is such a shame that Bittersweet symphony has been p...
by Harveys
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Russell Brand: Raper
Replies: 186
Views: 6534

Re: Russell Brand: Raper

Incredible - as an almost perfect example of why Brand wasn't outed before this point. Katherine Ryan lets folk know that it is terrifying to try and speak out against this behaviour because female comedians fear being listed as 'trouble makers' and being turned down for work because their attitude...
by Harveys
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Russell Brand: Raper
Replies: 186
Views: 6534

Re: Russell Brand: Raper

Ymx wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:16 am I don’t watch him, he’s always just been an annoying twat.

Thought he was good in that film, forgetting Sarah Marshall though.
Wasn’t that basically just him being him?
by Harveys
Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Rugby Championship - W1 - 8 July : SA v Aus / Arg v NZ
Replies: 331
Views: 6416

Re: The Rugby Championship - W1 - 8 July : SA v Aus / Arg v NZ

This thread is an embarrassment and to think posters here look down their nose at PR. :crazy: :lol:
by Harveys
Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:30 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

In trying to make that concise I left a lot out. One thing I will add is I know the God word is tough for some people to deal with, it’s been problematic for me as well but mostly its other people’s beliefs and their voicing of them I have trouble with now. Like I said, there’s some crazy people the...
by Harveys
Tue Jun 20, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

Thanks Gents :thumbup: It’s a nice chunk of your life, you’ve elected this path. So well deserved. May I ask the evolved nature of your relationship with AA? Coming from my place - CBT for a year and then continued all by myself (and you lot of course). So I find it amazing to devote one’s life and...
by Harveys
Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

Thanks Gents :thumbup: It’s a nice chunk of your life, you’ve elected this path. So well deserved. May I ask the evolved nature of your relationship with AA? Coming from my place - CBT for a year and then continued all by myself (and you lot of course). So I find it amazing to devote one’s life and...
by Harveys
Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:19 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 625
Views: 59539

Re: Quitting the bottle

Thanks Gents :thumbup: