SA Footy

Lightning McQueen wrote:

Wedgie wrote:Its been happening for a while mate, the Liberal government are hell bent on automating and/or outsourcing everything they can.

It's crazy, it's been two months of stress, I didn't even want to renew my lease incase it didn't get sorted, I wasn't looking forward to doing my tax, I was even contemplating becoming single again so I didn't have to burden my wife with shit that has nothing to do with her as I made sure there were no skeletons in my closet before committing to a relationship.

Booney wrote:Unbelievable.

I grew up in Brooklyn Park, like all kids in the 80s our street was full of cricket matches in summer and footy in the winter. Our house was about 6 houses from the school so my place was a good one for straight after school shenanigans.

Across the road was Mrs McNamara and her son, Brendan. Brendan had several disabilities, most of the kids in the area were a bit freaked out by him but not me or my brother, so, most Saturdays I would pop in there for half an hour or so and Mrs Mac would bring out some Yo-Yo's or Scotch fingers and some Woodies Lemonade. Brendan had pretty major speech disorders so smiles and frowns would be his communication. He loved his races, if I wasn't at cricket or footy in the afternoon I'd sit there and cheer on his nags in the 5th at Cheltenham.

Mum and Dad brought the house in '64, after they split we sold up and moved out in '92. When we left he was still there, Mrs Mac was well old and I never really knew what became of him.

Bugger me I do some research and find his number, he's still alive ( 68 ), still lives in the same house and has a carer with him from 12-4 every day. I'd left a message about a month ago and a lady called me back today. I'm going to pop in and see him on Monday afternoon.

I spoke with him earlier today, I could hear in his sounds that he knew who he was walking to, little *Boon* from across the road. His carer spoke to me after I chatted to him, she said he was in tears. I am now. Can't believe it. Haven't seen him in probably 25 years.

Booney wrote:

Booney wrote:Unbelievable.

I grew up in Brooklyn Park, like all kids in the 80s our street was full of cricket matches in summer and footy in the winter. Our house was about 6 houses from the school so my place was a good one for straight after school shenanigans.

Across the road was Mrs McNamara and her son, Brendan. Brendan had several disabilities, most of the kids in the area were a bit freaked out by him but not me or my brother, so, most Saturdays I would pop in there for half an hour or so and Mrs Mac would bring out some Yo-Yo's or Scotch fingers and some Woodies Lemonade. Brendan had pretty major speech disorders so smiles and frowns would be his communication. He loved his races, if I wasn't at cricket or footy in the afternoon I'd sit there and cheer on his nags in the 5th at Cheltenham.

Mum and Dad brought the house in '64, after they split we sold up and moved out in '92. When we left he was still there, Mrs Mac was well old and I never really knew what became of him.

Bugger me I do some research and find his number, he's still alive ( 68 ), still lives in the same house and has a carer with him from 12-4 every day. I'd left a message about a month ago and a lady called me back today. I'm going to pop in and see him on Monday afternoon.

I spoke with him earlier today, I could hear in his sounds that he knew who he was walking to, little *Boon* from across the road. His carer spoke to me after I chatted to him, she said he was in tears. I am now. Can't believe it. Haven't seen him in probably 25 years.

Well, that didn't turn out as expected.

I've been several weeks trying to coordinate a time when myself, my brother ( who travels a lot for work ) and my Mum were all free on the same day/time to go and visit him. It all came together about a week and a half ago that we would get there tomorrow afternoon. As mentioned above his carer is there from 12-4 each day, I called yesterday to inform her ( after speaking several times to her about it ) that we'll be there tomorrow.

She pretty abruptly told me that Brendan certainly remembers us but neither of them see any reason that we should come in to see him.

Makes me wonder, does he not want to see us or does she not want us to see him / the place and how he's living?

Concerned and disappointed and not sure what to do.

Footy Chick wrote:

Booney wrote:

Booney wrote:Unbelievable.

I grew up in Brooklyn Park, like all kids in the 80s our street was full of cricket matches in summer and footy in the winter. Our house was about 6 houses from the school so my place was a good one for straight after school shenanigans.

Across the road was Mrs McNamara and her son, Brendan. Brendan had several disabilities, most of the kids in the area were a bit freaked out by him but not me or my brother, so, most Saturdays I would pop in there for half an hour or so and Mrs Mac would bring out some Yo-Yo's or Scotch fingers and some Woodies Lemonade. Brendan had pretty major speech disorders so smiles and frowns would be his communication. He loved his races, if I wasn't at cricket or footy in the afternoon I'd sit there and cheer on his nags in the 5th at Cheltenham.

Mum and Dad brought the house in '64, after they split we sold up and moved out in '92. When we left he was still there, Mrs Mac was well old and I never really knew what became of him.

Bugger me I do some research and find his number, he's still alive ( 68 ), still lives in the same house and has a carer with him from 12-4 every day. I'd left a message about a month ago and a lady called me back today. I'm going to pop in and see him on Monday afternoon.

I spoke with him earlier today, I could hear in his sounds that he knew who he was walking to, little *Boon* from across the road. His carer spoke to me after I chatted to him, she said he was in tears. I am now. Can't believe it. Haven't seen him in probably 25 years.

Well, that didn't turn out as expected.

I've been several weeks trying to coordinate a time when myself, my brother ( who travels a lot for work ) and my Mum were all free on the same day/time to go and visit him. It all came together about a week and a half ago that we would get there tomorrow afternoon. As mentioned above his carer is there from 12-4 each day, I called yesterday to inform her ( after speaking several times to her about it ) that we'll be there tomorrow.

She pretty abruptly told me that Brendan certainly remembers us but neither of them see any reason that we should come in to see him.

Makes me wonder, does he not want to see us or does she not want us to see him / the place and how he's living?

Concerned and disappointed and not sure what to do.

Go again when the carer isn't there.

Footy Chick wrote:at least if you can speak to him through a door, even a sliding door so he can see you.

Otherwise, you can request the police do a welfare check

carey wrote:Sitting at the Coopers bar at the airport ready to fly to Melbourne for 4 games, 2 of them in corporate boxes.....

Let the drinks flow and the SAFooty posts stop!

Richmond v Sydney
Dogs v Cats
Carlton v Port (Box)
Essendon v Roos (Box)

carey wrote:Sitting at the Coopers bar at the airport ready to fly to Melbourne for 4 games, 2 of them in corporate boxes.....

Let the drinks flow and the SAFooty posts stop!

Richmond v Sydney
Dogs v Cats
Carlton v Port (Box)
Essendon v Roos (Box)

carey wrote:Sitting at the Coopers bar at the airport ready to fly to Melbourne for 4 games, 2 of them in corporate boxes.....

Let the drinks flow and the SAFooty posts stop!

Richmond v Sydney
Dogs v Cats
Carlton v Port (Box)
Essendon v Roos (Box)

Corona Man wrote:

carey wrote:Sitting at the Coopers bar at the airport ready to fly to Melbourne for 4 games, 2 of them in corporate boxes.....

Let the drinks flow and the SAFooty posts stop!

Richmond v Sydney
Dogs v Cats
Carlton v Port (Box)
Essendon v Roos (Box)

Have a great time Carey, but please consider your audience... we love your late night “refreshed” posts.

Lightning McQueen wrote:

carey wrote:Sitting at the Coopers bar at the airport ready to fly to Melbourne for 4 games, 2 of them in corporate boxes.....

Let the drinks flow and the SAFooty posts stop!

Richmond v Sydney
Dogs v Cats
Carlton v Port (Box)
Essendon v Roos (Box)

Enjoy.

carey wrote:

I'll try not posting from the Crown.

Lightning McQueen wrote:

carey wrote:

I'll try not posting from the Crown.

Please do.


I'm sure we'll see many posts consisting of a single full stop.

carey wrote:No more hash tags.

That one is still hanging around

carey wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:

carey wrote:

I'll try not posting from the Crown.

Please do.


I'm sure we'll see many posts consisting of a single full stop.

No point stopping half way through a full rant