Exiled AusJag

This morning Melbourne time while we were sitting out in the garden enjoying the sunshine , my wife's nephew put a question on facebook that had us all racking our brains. He had friends round for dinner and during after dinner drinks, Glasgow time, their conversation came round to asking what the shops were on the four corners of Renfield and Argyle sts in the early 70s. Due to a combination of memory, and my wife digging out her engagement and our wedding ring receipts, we managed to identify and confirm the shops on all except the south west corner. Can anyone remember the last shop, and to get you all thinking, I won't mention the names of the other three to add to the fun (I was amazed when I saw how much the rings cost!!!!!!!!!)

I have one that was given to me by the club just before I emigrated in 1983, so it's genuine, but there's no way I would ever part with it. It has a black number 12 on the back with one of the old type sew on numbers.

For the uninitiated. It's easy once you get used to it. You do need to watch out for the trams, though. http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=21337%20

As is the case in NSW. For culture and refinement you need to come to Melbourne. I've lived here for nearly 30 years, been all over the country, and couldn't live anywhere else. It's also the sporting and restaurant capital of the country.

I think http://www.news.com.au/technology/etihad-stadium-to-launch-smartphone-app-for-spectators-to-buy-food-and-drinks-without-leaving-their-seat/story-e6frfro0-1226498877825 would be a good idea at Firhill

If Scotland gains independance, who will be eligible for citizenship? As it stands, I believe there are different levels of british citizenship and nationality. Children of british citizens born overseas are full citizens, but grandchildren born overseas, who used to get british citizenship, now don't. Would Scottish born british citizens living overseas with dual nationality, british and country of residence, become Scottish citizens, and will the same criteria of Scottish citizenship apply to overseas born children of Scots, who have full british citizenship as well as citizenship of their country of birth. Also, who will be able to vote? Will it be everyone who is resident in Scotland, only those residents who are Scottish born, or born outside Scotland with either one or both parents being born in Scotland. And what about all the Scots who now, like myself, live overseas. Will we be eligible to vote? I have e mailed the Scottish government asking these questions and will be very interested in its reply.

I'm surprised this thread hasn't been started already, but seeing the report on the news here in Oz last night, I think there is going to be a lot of debate on the subject over the next couple of years. Despite being born and bred in Scotland I doubt I will have a vote, but for those of you that do, I'm interested in your thoughts. Also, do you think there will be a large voter turnout, and will the 16 and 17 year olds make a difference. IMO, such an important decision should encourage as many as possible to vote. We don't have that problem in Oz, as voting is compulsory, and you're fined if you don't vote

Or if you take the pitch to be approx 110 yards long, half the pith is 55 yards, take off the 10 yards for the centre circle, and you have about 45 yards.

When latin was still a mainstream language (and I failed the 'o' level!!!!)

I seem to remember being taught at school (so the memory may be faded a bit) that the prefix 'fitz' to a surname meant the illigitemate son of. E.g. Fitzgerald is the illegitemate son of Gerald

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/adamhillsIGST/default.htm

Sorry, but the bus won't get there in time

Make sure you go to the Barossa

The ref was actually correct with the caution. By putting his shirt behind his head the way he did is interpreted as removing the shirt, which is a mandatory caution. Hope it doesn't bite him in the b-- later in the season

It's really refreshing that there's somone who cares about the correct position of the apostrophe. We were taught the do's and don'ts of apostropes in primary school in the sixties, but no one seems to care any more. My wife thinks I'm too pedantic about it, but I think there should be a 'correct apostophe position' campaign. Well done to stolenscone!!!!!

I have e mailed you the scan of the ticket in full colour. It's very special to me, as well as being my dad's cup final ticket, he passed away 7 months later, but managed to see one of the greatest sporting spectacles ever

It's obvoiusly been altered but I can assure you the ticket says 1971, but I can't seem to post a picture of it here, or is there some way that I'm missing.

Personally I have seen too many sports get bogged down in statistics (and australian rules is a big culprit) that it takes away from the enjoyment of the game. I have never in all the years I've been involved in football (and I've officiated at fairly senior levels) come across anyone who has bothered about statistics, rather than tactics, possession, game plan etc. These are what coaches do to make the game exciting and win, and that's what players, spectators and even referees enjoy.

Great video! I was surprised, very pleasantly, to see my dad's league cup final ticket as part of it. It's still in mint condition after all these years.

You realise she's now 73!

Two things disappoint me about the olympics. Firstly I can only watch the morning and early afternoon events live, and secondly, why isn't pedelo racing an olympic sport?

To prevent injuries, once the coin has been tossed, ends chosen and nets checked, then the drinking starts with no running. The teams won't be allowed any substitutions, but the 4th offficila can take over from the ref. assistant referees only need to drink half quantities. To prevent injuries, once the coin has been tossed, ends chosen and nets checked, then the drinking starts with no running. The teams won't be allowed any substitutions, but the 4th offficila can take over from the ref. assistant referees only need to drink half quantities. Believe it or not, as a referee I have to pick the 3 best and fairest from each game I ref and submit it to the federation for the player of the the league at the end of the season

Agree 100% but they would need 4 wheel drive tyres

The blue one's my dad's. It's kept very safe.

I went to the terraces (4 goal end) and paid cash at the turnstyle. My dad went to the stand and I still have his ticket in mint condition.