Re: O/T - Amy Leigh Barnes : Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:33 pm  

The Clan wrote:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8172967.stm

I'm not normally one for posting off topic threads and I am mindful of the
AUP even as I type, however. . .

This story has really touched a nerve with me, is it just me. . . . ?

Having seen the interview with this young girl's mum and being the father of four young girls myself I was actually moved to tears whilst watching her recount the events that led to her daughter's death.

I don't really know why I'm posting this on here maybe I'm struggling to make sense of it through some kind of discussion. . . whatever it is I have to wonder what the hell is going on!

These kind of stories hit you a lot harder when you're a parent, I reckon.

I don't think I'm a particularly callous individual, but before I had kids, I would overlook this kind of news in the papers to get to the sports page. Now it has a completely different kind of impact.

I know of a similar case that happened over here a couple of years ago, as my wife works with one of the people indirectly involved in it. The attitude of the parents of the boy who committed the crime was particularly disgusting in this instance.

I think it's the fear as a parent that you can't always be there to protect your own that underlies much of our reaction to this, and the feeling of helplessness too. Makes you realise how our own parents felt/feel.

: Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:39 am  

Hey - the bloomin' sun is shining!

Wondered where it had been hiding!

: Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:41 am  

TRB wrote:

Hey - the bloomin' sun is shining!

Wondered where it had been hiding!

It's been hiding over here.

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Re: O/T New Arrival : Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:50 am  

Jambon wrote:

Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow Trinity fans, i am delighted to announce the arrival of my first child and new Wildcats supporter! Yet to be named he arrived at 7.55 pm on Monday 27 July weighing 7lbs 6oz. He has massive hands and a reyte set of nuts and expect him to be fighting for a first team place in approximately 18 years!

Congratulations

Welcome to a life of no sleep, stress and dirty nappies and unbounding pleasure and joy!

: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:02 am  

The sun is shining the weekend is almost here, does it get any better than that?

Oh yes, I've a week off work after today.

: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:18 am  

Bobby Robson brown bread.....

: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:28 am  

Oh no. what awful news.

One of the most likeable blokes I've ever known in football.

RIP Bobby..

: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:29 am  

Haywire wrote:

Bobby Robson brown bread.....

That's a shame. Always seemed a really nice bloke if a little insane! Did better than any other England manager in my lifetime.

: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:30 am  

will be remembered for a long time ..r i p

: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:32 am  

Shocking news!

A great coach and, from everything I've ever seen of him, a 1st class human being and gentleman.

Never really got the credit his exploits as England Manager deserved, he was inches away from taking us to the World Cup Final and IMO is up there with Alf Ramsey as the best England Boss ever.

More sad news for the Geordies.

RiP Bobby