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Everything posted by Michael D Pie.
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Weekly Chat Monday 15th to Sunday 22nd June
@Chris i have a left eye that runs every now and again (inherited from my grandmother) and it can be a pain having to look after it, so I sympathise with you. As far as ears are concerned, I remember friends at school who used to have grommets fitted due to swimming happening more than once a week, causing mayhem to them especially when removing. Mrs P suffers from vertigo and has been given several actions to take when it rears it's ugly head. One of them is sitting on the bed with pillows at her side and keeping torso straight moving towards the pillows, back up again and repeating 5 to 6 times, then the same on the other side. Another one is a cross about 40mm on white card, placing on a clear surface and sitting 4m away, focus on it then move your head left to right without taking your eyes off it. I hope things improve for you my friend. I hope Mrs T and your good self are still enjoying the cruise @Fan of Big Tone Croatia is supposed to be a special place and Zadar combines beautiful Adriatic coastline, Roman history, good food, and a more relaxed atmosphere. One of the city's most unique attractions is the Sea Organ. Waves push air through underwater pipes, creating haunting musical sounds. It's unlike anything else in Europe. Don't try blowing it though 😅
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Weekly Chat Monday 15th to Sunday 22nd June
RETIREMENT Relax and Enjoy the ride Try something new Imagine the possibilities Remind yourself to play Expect adventures Make new plans Entertain a few wild ideas Nap without guilt Take time just for you
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Weekly chat Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June
Nice weather makes for good times @Fan of Big Tone enjoy every last ray my friend. I did a match marathon last night, watching Qatar v Switzerland followed by Brazil v Morocco then Scotland v Haiti and Australia v Turkey for breakfast 😀 all in all not a bad night shift eh? ⚽️😴
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Notts’ growth under the Reedtz brother
@Matt That's a really interesting bit of research and it completely undermines the idea that Notts' growth is simply following a wider post-Covid trend. If the average attendance increase across League One and League Two clubs was 20.75%, then a 100.23% increase at Notts is clearly something exceptional rather than normal. Being almost five times the average and ranking sixth out of 48 clubs shows that what has happened at Meadow Lane is driven by factors specific to the club, not just a general rise in football attendances. The data suggests that the club has successfully re-engaged supporters, attracted new fans and built momentum both on and off the pitch. If performances continue and the club keeps progressing, there's every reason to believe attendances can rise further. For a club that was in the National League not long ago, it's a remarkable story and a great time to be a Notts fan.
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2026 27 Notts summer recruitment doc
Thank you @ARLukomski for this in depth report on what is needed and where we get the answers from. I personally didn't realise that there were so many good football players available and the majority would be on a freebie. Let's hope the hierarchy have a good look and we pursue the talent needed for our up and coming journey into Division One. Once again thank you for opening my eyes. 👍⚽️🤔
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Weekly chat Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June
Very nice pictures again @Fan of Big Tone some beautiful buildings and still pristine after all this time. Time to recharge the batteries now you are setting sail, and I bet you are really looking forward to Corfu. We have been twice and it's a beautiful island with lovely people. Have fun 👍 🚢🤠
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Weekly chat Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June
Thought for the day:- If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. Keep on dreaming one and all 🤠
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Weekly chat Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June
Lovely pictures @Fan of Big Tone or is the middle pic one of Big Tone Towers being refurbished while you are away? Cartegena looks stunning, thank you for the photos they are much appreciated. We have just traveled up the east coast line to Leeds, and we are off to see Barry Manilow this evening. Bless him as he has fought lung cancer, then pneumonia to apparently finish his career in the UK. His love for his backing crew and fans has kept him going. Copa Cabanna, Could it be magic, Mandy, I write the songs, Bermuda Triangle and Can't smile without you, to name but a few. Mrs P is so excited and can't wait, I am having to tie her down until 17:45 when the taxi picks us up, doesn't seem to be working so the hotel bar will need a visit. 👌🍻 Please someone give me the strength 💪 Taken last time Mrs P saw him. 🤔👸
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The Nest update in Left Lion
@Chris i have just been writing about my passion for Motorbikes, and i know they have a fantastic fan base, maybe a shot in the dark but watching races on the big screen with other like minded fans and the addition of food and drink could be something the Nest looks into. Racing is usually over a 3 day period with practice on the first day, second day morning practice and race for pole position with races in the afternoon, and third day free practice, then racing all day. With the Nest being easily accessible it wouldn't take much to advertise on social media and catch those who don't want to travel to say Brands Hatch (Kent) getting bums on seats, and keeping the Motorcycle fraternity happy.
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Do any PON members have a sporting interest outside of Football?
Motorbike racing has been a passion of mine from my late teens to now, the likes of Barry Sheen, Kenny Roberts, Randy Mamola, Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson and a chap called Derek Chatterton. Not forgetting Rocket Ron Haslam, Steve Parish and of course Carl Foggerty. So much so I took on the mantle of becoming a Race Marshall and was fortunate to meet the riders and travel to most of the circuits in the UK. Today I still follow British Superbikes and the rider from Jacksdale Kyle Ryde, who has won the championship two years running and is leading in the early stages this year on his Ducati. Little does Kyle know that when a child prodigy Mrs P and myself helped raise money to keep him riding, with organised events at Jacksdale Welfare. 🏍 🏆
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Weekly chat Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June
A very good morning one and all. Cartegena looks very nice @Fan of Big Tone sunshine 🌞 sea 🌊 and sounds like plenty of vino 🍷 hope that you and Mrs T get some great sightseeing under your belts. Just docked at the stables and believe it or not the sun shineth. Today is a day full of things and one to look forward to. The world cup wall chart is arriving also today, so I'll have to put it up before Mrs P returns from work, as it is rather large. 😀 ⚽️👍 hope everyone has a steady day.
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Weekly chat Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June
Good morning @Fan of Big Tone and Mrs T or is it princess 👸 😉 sounds like you have had a super evening at the Captains celebration night. Keep on going like this and you both won't want to come home. The weather here is abysmal, plenty of rain and cooling down by the minute. Had a quick dash around the paddock this morning, feeding the boys, replenishing hay and poo picking, all done in a record time. Now trying to put together an email to our local councillor, attempting to radically change the plans for a 133 home estate being added to our 160 home estate, Fingers crossed 🤞 Hope everyone has a good day whatever you are doing. I know that Mrs T and your good self will @Fan of Big Tone take care.
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Weekly Chat Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June
Good day to you @Fan of Big Tone and a welcome aboard me hearties. The 6 meter waves don't sound very encouraging my friend, I hope that's the last you see of them 🌊 or it could get a little uncomfortable. Glad to hear the food is up to standard and you can't beat a little entertainment with your tipple 🍻 Hope you both have a great time 🚢.
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Nice to see Stuart Maynard doing well
One of the most remarkable aspects of the season was that Stuart Maynard inherited a team that was only four league games into the campaign and sitting 12th when he arrived. By the end of the season, York were champions. The title race went right down to the final day against fellow promotion contenders Rochdale AFC. York needed a result and, after Rochdale scored in the 95th minute, it looked as though promotion had slipped away. Then Josh Stones equalised in the 103rd minute to secure promotion and the championship in dramatic fashion. Stuart Maynard's work was recognised at the National League awards, where he won Manager of the Season. All the best to Stuart and his team, if he carries on in this manner we could possibly come up against him in the 27/28 season 🤔⚽️
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Everyone, let's welcome Matt to PON
Welcome @Matt to the wonderful World of the oldest professional football club in the world, please enjoy. 👍🤠
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Weekly Chat Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June
@Chris nice to see you enjoying what you are achieving. What would we do without you and your input. 👍⚽️ Marty and Scooby our two dogs have just found out that we are going up 🥳⚽️ They are good boys.
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Weekly Chat Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June
Safe journey @Fan of Big Tone have yourselves a great holiday cruising, feet up and regular refills of the beer glass. Please post some nice pictures of where and when you put into port. Don't think too much about us keeping the world turning and working our butt's off, sorry I forgot I have retired 😅 now. Enjoy 🥳😎
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Weekly Chat Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June
A very good morning everyone, lovely day here in the paddock in the midshires. The weather forecast says rain around 10 so I'm getting all the job's done that Mrs P has asked me to do today, like splitting Myles's paddock to keep him from eating too much grass. Filling in a gigantic rabbit hole and washing the bath out and filling that. Nice to hear that you have received a lovely present @Chris and with your knowledge and understanding improved it immensely (I struggle to find the on/off switch never mind anything else). I thought thermal paste was for cleaning teeth 😁 silly me eh? I hope the preparations for Friday's departure are going well @Fan of Big Tone and you are ready to set sail. Have a great cruising holiday my friend, leave all behind and just chill 😎. @allardyces tash I think we are having one of those days once again, beautiful early morning then clouds of all dark colours followed by a little shower, then back to cloudy and now total downpour. Funny thing,the weather. Wonder what next year's supposed Super Nova will be like???? Thought for the day:- There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than a true friend.
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Weekly Chat Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June
Good morning everyone, a little damp here in the midshires, Mrs P is over the moon as rain means grass will grow more and horses will be well satisfied. Yet another funeral this morning to attend, and yet another colleague and friend gone too soon 😢 @Chris the wheelbarrow was a birthday present last year and Mrs P has done her floral magic, as she does with our garden every year. The craftsman you talk about was obviously picked on as those objecting had nothing better to do. Have a great day one and all.
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Weekly Chat Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June
Good morning everyone and @Fan of Big Tone the cruise buddy. I hope all your preparations for Friday go well and you sail into the sunset for a great holiday. Horses had the Farrier this morning for their 10 week trim and all went well thankfully, then fed and sorted until later. Off to the garden centre next to browse as Mrs P puts it, and maybe a little lunch if I'm a good boy 😇. The flowers in my wheelbarrow are flourishing just as our team is and long may it last. 🤠
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Weekly Chat Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June
Good morning everyone and @Fan of Big Tone the cruise buddy. I hope all your preparations for Friday go well and you sail into the sunset for a great holiday. Horses had the Farrier this morning for their 10 week trim and all went well thankfully, then fed and sorted until later. Off to the garden centre next to browse as Mrs P puts it, and maybe a little lunch if I'm a good boy 😇. The flowers in my wheelbarrow are flourishing just as our team is and long may it last. 🤠
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Weekly Chat Monday 25th to Sunday 31st May
Good morning one and all on this changeable Sunday morning, 3 days back in the UK and all is well 😀 No lazy Sunday morning for us I'm afraid @Fan of Big Tone as we have had our two youngest grandchildren for the weekend (parents going to a music festival) Horses to feed and poo picked, plus filling of haynets and boxes whilst seeing to the wants and demands of our little cherubs. Yesterday was a visit to Markeaton Park in Derby, what a beautiful place, countryside, massive play area and water, so it wasn't long before they were dragging Mrs P for a little paddle. 😂 The sun was unbelievably hot and soon drained Grandad and Mammar. The look forward aspect to this little adventure, mum and dad are back today 🥳
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Weekly Chat Monday 25th to Sunday 31st May
Have to agree with @StarkMallard and @Fan of Big Tone even now we are back home and reality has settled in. The euphoria of not only winning, but knowing that some or even most of our adversaries will be opponents next season is giving me tingles and the hair on the back of my neck is standing to attention. Glad to hear your back is improving @StarkMallard keep looking after it, you only have one. Thanks for the welcome home @Fan of Big Tone we had a lovely time, and would recommend the hotel and Morocco to everyone. 😎 🇲🇦 🫶
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The Summer Transfer Business: Who stays, who goes, and who comes in?
Where I think Notts need to strengthen A dominant central midfielder (priority #1) With Ollie Norburn leaving, there’s a hole in midfield. League One is quicker and more physical. Notts need someone who can break play up and pass forward. Another centre-back Even if Macari or McDonald stay, League One strikers are a step up. One athletic, commanding defender feels important. Belshaw has been brilliant for the club, but League One can be unforgiving. Paterson may want more competition. A striker for depth Jatta is a huge asset, but if he gets injured or clubs come sniffing around, Notts need cover with pace.
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Weekly Chat Monday 25th to Sunday 31st May
Today is the day we fly back home, just awaiting our pick up to come. 10 full days of Moroccan delight, food and entertainment out of sight. Golden beach as far as the eye can see, plenty of fun for me and Mrs P. Palais de Roses the hotels name, a wonderful service, no refrain. Back to reality we must now face, memories banked in that special place.