Well it's been a busy week here up on the Altiplano (no, not the famous Mexican jail currently housing El Chapo!!)

Firstly I have my first baby sheep, born here on the Hacienda. Complete surprise, didn't even spot the mother was pregnant.

Here she is about 7 hours old.

To celebrate the new arrival, Miriam and I went out for the weekend......and ended up climbing Mount Cerro Quemado......we drove the 15 miles from the Hacienda at 4,500 feet, to an old abandoned mining village at 9,000 feet........then climbed the last 1,000 feet to the top......crazy Tarkers, it took me a week to recover!!

We spotted some of the ancient Huichol Indians doing the same on the mountain trail, an annual 300 mile pilgrimage to their ancestral Wirikuta lands to thank the Gods on the summit, then back down to the valley (in my pic) to collect the "legal drug" Peyote. This they use in Shaman ceremonies to contact their ancestors and speak to the Gods.

Here is the mountain overlooking my land

.....and the view from the top 10,000 feet......and I hate heights!!.......that is the Altiplano below me and the Pacific in the distance.

Huichol Indians on the way down chatting to Miriam....(I think they were telling her that I shouldn't take pics, apparently I was "stealing" their spirit?)

...I've had enough.....3 hours walk back down to the bar.......bye Miriam.........grrrrrr

I have spent the day so far with my family, Ava (my youngest) has been drawing and reading. Jake hasn't moved from the PS3 where he plays FIFA as Chelsea (booooooo).

Myself, I've been relaxing whilst playing with them but I have also been looking at games via Steam.

I miss RPG turn based games, rather like Vandal Hearts - which is for me one of the best story based games ever and vastly underrated by people who crave Final Fantasy (Don't get me wrong, I like it especially 7 and 8 - but it comes overrated). I'll probably find time to do some writing at some stage.

What did you do instead of the watching the game today? Curse that rain!!

Welcome to PON @manchesterchris, hope you enjoy yourself on here! Seems we have a bit of a contigent in the north-west.

Fancy telling us a bit about yourself? Fell free to get involved, this is a friendly community

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/media/232487/somebody-out-there-is-making-a-film-about-the-life-and-times-of-jermaine-pennant.html

Neil Warnock is odds on favourite to become our third manager in this most crappy of seasons. If anyone can keep us in the Campionship, he can.

.....if this is honestly the best Republican candidate that they could find!!

Here is Trump's victory speech from last night...........not sure if the guy is certifiably insane, or whether it is me?...............but if anyone lets this guy anywhere near that "little red button", if and when he gets into the White House, then I am heading for the underground bunker!

Can you imagine the "diplomacy" between him and the other fruitcake in North Korea?

"I bet I can nuke you first"

"No, I bet I can nuke you first".....nahnahnahnahnah......BOOM

how many matches do you go to per season?

i attend almost all the home games, if i miss any it will be due to work. so i would say 17-20.

Just thought I'd post a link to this, looks more fun that just walking out in protest!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35464102

It looks like prices are a problem in Germany as well.

who else can notts afford to release?

if the rumours are true about us supposedly looking into other players, surely we should continue to release some players if its affordable?

Happy Birthday @erindoors, I hope you have a wonderful birthday.

Pride of Nottingham would like to wish you many happy returns - who wants a piece of PONcake?

I thought it would be good to have a thread where we can share funny videos we find online. As long as all the protagonists are fully clothed there's no harm done!

Here's one I spotted today to start off with. In the 90s video games were the next Bad Thing in the media, corrupting the minds of the next generation. What would become of these poor children when they grow up?

Now we know.

Just noticed @super_ram's side has taken it upon themselves to sack Paul Clement - I think this is a complete joke, I know there forms dipped but I still argue they're overachieving.

What do you think?

http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/paul-clement-to-leave-derby-county-2946021.aspx?fb_action_ids=10153907667204104&fb_action_types=og.shares#lLjBLOHbtUV5xpZA.01

Question: PON follower 'Wayne Merrin' has raised an opinion on attracting younger fans to Meadow Lane.

"Wouldn't it make sense that to generate a larger crowd AND revenue, that children under the age of say 10 years old are let in free (with paying adult)?

This could generate the next generation of supporters at Notts."

So who is considering going to a festival this summer? I've got Creamfields lined up... four days and nights of pure dance music!! BOOM!!!

This gonna be me in August

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7udU74aFdc

Apparently miles Addison isn't on trial he was offered one or got one but apparently he didn't turn up the reasons behind it are unknown.

Banton is still on trial Intresting on the webchat as well about the foreign players how all have been removed or released abroah is fit but can't get in the team.

Also Leigh making the point that Snidjers struggled to get in ricardos team an isn't even making the bench which was the point I made aswell looks like he could be the next one out.

Also we did try and sign Jonah ayunga I belive who chose Brighton over us which is fair enough higher standard of football.

But yea so no Addison but bantons still with us seems there is a lot of players now out the picture clearly Burke Snidjers De Silva Stanley isn't gettin game time it's starting to look more clear now 

I do like the choreography at European matches. Here are 2 examples from games @Blackville and I were at a couple of weeks ago.

Firstly Gladbach fans before the derby against Koln showing a goat being spanked with the strapline 'in the good old tradition'.

Secondly Vitesse fans before the game against Willem II Tilburg.

When we were at school my sister learned one instrument after another (she eventually became a music teacher) while I never bothered with it all. I've regretted in since though. Just before Christmas I walked into Aldi for a pint of milk and when I walked out again I was the proud owner of a brand new nylon-string guitar. I practice every day but frankly you couldn't mistake me for Jimi Hendrix yet.

Obviously an Aldi guitar isn't the creme-de-la-creme and I'm looking to acquire a steel-string guitar in the near future. I'm on the lookout for an affordable model (I don't want to be scared to take it anywhere) but also decent quality. Do any of you play and have any tips?

Do any of you play any other musical instruments?

I was just reading this story published by CNN. http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/28/entertainment/most-popular-movie-stars-u-s-feat/

Tom Hanks has covered some interesting characters and is a well timed actor, he can really portray them honestly and in a way that makes you relate to the on scene story. I am wondering what the members of PON think since it seems a little quiet around here.

Who is your favourite actors/actresses?

What do you make of this decision? Will Gary MacKenzie help improve things at the back and do you have any concerns regarding the amount of first team games he's featured in recently? Discuss...

Don't forget to read up about Gary MacKenzie - Here | Also, check out our 'deadline day transfer' topic - Here.

Voting as concluded for the poll, we now move onto the winners.

I would like to thank each member who has logged in, contributed and of course voiced their opinion on the site. It's good to see more joining in, along with acknowledging the people who make PON the community it is.

This month is the first time we have opened up voting for multiple categories, it's something myself and @cheeky~k8 felt was only right - as team members do a lot (often not included) and newpies are also overlooked at times. This is only natural, yet it's time to put it right.

NewPie of the Month - @Elite_pie

With 36.36% percent of the votes - Well done to Elite for being named the first NewPie of the Month. However tough the running was, I do feel Elite is a good choice personally.

Thanks  to @Piethagoram, @ohstanleyaborah and @tarquinbeech your contributions have been top notch - I also hope you aim high for February.

Team Member of the Month - @Joe Jones

This is the one I'm personally unsure about as I have tried to keep him on his toes! Haha!! However, JJ has been long due some acknowledgement - He's helped me a lot and the site is better with his hard work. I'm often told off for thanking him, so I am pleased the folks of PON have took to voting for him this time.

JJ received 40.91% percent of the votes.

Also, once again thank you to the members who help by forming the team here.

Now, it's the main one.....

*Drum Roll*

Member of the Month - Riverleeno (sorry I can't tag you as I write this)

Richly deserved - top contributions and the voice of reason. Our Riverleeno has been a brilliant signing and 45.45% confirms that. Well done buddy!

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Now let's continue to go from strength to strength - onwards & upwards and just remember, things may not be going to plan on the field. We are first and foremost a community, our passion and loyalty speaks volumes - so try not to be down about things.

Also, please take time to congratulate the members who have won.

You Pies!

I'm taking a hiatus from Notts at the moment, but I felt I would be letting PON down if I didn't continue with the match thread so on we go.......

Hartlepool aka The Monkey Hangers. If Monkey Hangers is unfamiliar to you, then google Hartlepool and monkey hangers for the bizarre story surrounding this nickname. In fact the Hartlepool mascot is actually a monkey and there's a statue in the city of a monkey as well I believe. Right I got distracted, back to the actual game itself.....

Hartlepool are 22nd (7 places below Notts). They have 24 points (12 less than Notts). They have scored 23 goals (a whopping 17 less than Notts). They have conceded 41 goals (a surprising 5 less than Notts given the points difference between the sides). 

Hartlepool have won 1 (Wycombe at home), drawn 1 (Cambridge away) and lost 3 (Plymouth and Exeter at home and away to Stanley) of their last 5 games. They are in a relegation battle and are in real danger of being relegated. They are clearly in need of a goalscorer. 

Hartlepool play a 4-5-1 formation. They are shaky in defence. Their midfield put in plenty of effort, but there is no real player of quality in there. Rakish Bingham will probably start up front on his own. He works hard but isn't much a threat. Billy Paynter is their top scorer, but he started on the bench in their last game. If Hartlepool are behind, then Paynter will join Bingham up front and they'll go to 4-4-2. If they are being hammered, they might resort to 4-3-3 and Scott Fenwick will come on up front. 

Hartlepool aren't short of players who will scrap but they are a limited side. Man for man, Notts are superior in every position IMO. If Notts show the same battling qualities as last week, then the result will inevitably be a resounding home win. This is a home banker if there ever was one. 

I have a feeling Notts will break out this week and ease to a 4-0 victory. Why you might ask? Because the quality of the Notts team means someone is going to get a beating at some stage and well Hartlepool are the most likely candidate. 

Good! At least one decision the club has got right. Small comfort though with Jimmy going.

I see some members have awards next to the user info on screen and inside profiles.

What was your first PONaward?

Currently I do not have any. 

This discussion got me thinking 

So I want you to unwind to period whereby a rumour of a player signing may have helped the club which did not actually happen. If you dont recall a rumour that you feel may have helped Notts, why not mention a player who you feel would have done at a certain point instead?

I would like to give a warm welcome to @fazza, @manchester ncfc, @Seriouspie, @Cookieguy, @J Wallhead and @Littleweed71.

Some of which have been long due a welcome, however I can only apologise for not noticing sooner. It would be nice to learn a little bit about yourselves, provided you would like to share it with the community.

I hope you all enjoy being apart of Pride of Nottingham. You Pies!!