Spot any players out and about?
  • MontanaMontana
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    Gut feeling is they'll bring Jarju into the mix and create a Brosome.
  • PBandGPBandG
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    Can you imagine a conversation with those three involved...
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  • FootyMonsterFootyMonster
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    Old Fan, I do like the discourse, really I do, but you need to tone down the cynicism a bit and try and realize that things are not always so black and white.

    My point:

    I moved to Vancouver from Calgary in 1994, I'm not lying when I say this, I fell in love with this city and everything about it instantly (by that I mean within the first week). It does happen, and no matter what the world presented me, unemployment, death in the family, loneliness, insert any hardship here ___________ that never changed. I ceased to be an Albertan and became a Vancouverite, I don't even consider Calgary my home any more and I grew up there.
  • OldFanOldFan
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    FootyMonster said:

    Old Fan, I do like the discourse, really I do, but you need to tone down the cynicism a bit and try and realize that things are not always so black and white.

    My point:

    I moved to Vancouver from Calgary in 1994, I'm not lying when I say this, I fell in love with this city and everything about it instantly (by that I mean within the first week). It does happen, and no matter what the world presented me, unemployment, death in the family, loneliness, insert any hardship here ___________ that never changed. I ceased to be an Albertan and became a Vancouverite, I don't even consider Calgary my home any more and I grew up there.



    Yes, but Hassli came to Vancouver for 900 grand; not the beauty of the city.

    He does not have roots or family here; the weather since he arrived has been garbage; and the league has been a difficult one for him.  And the team management has been a circus for the most part.

    All I am saying is I am nervous about his commitment to the club for next year.  I do not think that is being overly cynical.

  • Jay_DukeJay_Duke
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    OldFan: I'd be happy to put a good amount of money on it that Hassli will not leave by his own choice next year. 

    If you're willing to take that bet, I also have some great property for you in Nunavut...
  • OldFanOldFan
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    CapsConvert said:

    OldFan: I'd be happy to put a good amount of money on it that Hassli will not leave by his own choice next year. 


    If you're willing to take that bet, I also have some great property for you in Nunavut...


    You speak with forked tongue.

    "will not leave by his own choice".  So, in your bet, if he asked for a transfer (as is my fear) you would magically win the bet!

  • Jay_DukeJay_Duke
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    No.

    I mean, if under some circumstance, the Whitecaps trade Hassli for Lindpere and Marquez... or whomever, it would not be Hasslis choice.

    If he asks for a transfer, I'd be happy to pay out.
  • GoFGoF
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    Jonathan Leathers is going to be at Richmond Centre (food court I think) between 12 and 2 on Friday, challenging people to games of fussball
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  • WhitecapsFutbolWhitecapsFutbol
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    This is my imitation of "Old Fan" ... "I think that the entire Whitecaps team actually secretly hate this city and would rather die than to spend another season here,. and they are conspiring to demolish BC place so that the team is eventually moved to Miami where its hot and it doesn't rain... and because of that soccer will loose popularity and eventually be banned province wide because it was threatening the popularity of the BC Lions.. so we might as well stop watching and supporting this team now."
  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
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    I agree that OldFan is a troll, but this ^ isn't helping.
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  • brrrrrradleybrrrrrradley
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    I liked this thread when it was about SEEING AND TALKING to players out and about.
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  • FootyFooty
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    brrrrrradley said:

    I liked this thread when it was about SEEING AND TALKING to players out and about.




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  • BrentonBrenton
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    GoF said:

    Jonathan Leathers is going to be at Richmond Centre (food court I think) between 12 and 2 on Friday, challenging people to games of fussball



    Caps just posted this again on their FB account. Now, if only Richmond was closer, I could go school Leathers. 
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  • piltdownmanpiltdownman
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    I think it's positive that they are both giving more notice to these events and spreading them out now.
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  • blazeofgloryblazeofglory
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    mayday said:


    Had some after game drinks after last nights Man City game at a small local wine bar w my girl and her girlfriend. Davide and Eric came in and had some wine and dinner at the bar. After they finished dinner we asked to get a photo w all our Whitecaps gear on and they were great.

    They were really friendly. Davide is my girls favourite player, so they talked for a while. Before I knew it the wine bar was closed I had been talking to Eric for an hour. 
    The girls wanted to go out for another drink w the them but I said they had to get ready for San Jose so we left them w handshakes, a couple photo's and great conversation.

    Great guys, genuine. 

    From talking to Eric I learned he really loves Vancouver and the supporters.......he doesn't want to go back to Europe.
    The one thing I tried to impress on him is the importance of the Cascadia Cup. He's in complete agreement.

    Unreal, it just seemed like talking to a friend about football. Class acts!!




    Just saw this now. Effing fantastic. B-)
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  • GoFGoF
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    piltdownman said:

    I think it's positive that they are both giving more notice to these events and spreading them out now.



    yeah the last couple have been about an hour's notice, so this was good.

    Can't be bothered dragging my arse off the couch and watch my stream of the darts to go to Richmond though.

    Pity as I'm wanting all my Upper Deck cards signed and he's one of them!
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  • SeathanaichSeathanaich
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    GoF said:

    piltdownman said:

    I think it's positive that they are both giving more notice to these events and spreading them out now.



    yeah the last couple have been about an hour's notice, so this was good.

    Can't be bothered dragging my arse off the couch and watch my stream of the darts to go to Richmond though.

    Pity as I'm wanting all my Upper Deck cards signed and he's one of them!


    Hi. Upper Deck Cards? Please explain.
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  • BrentonBrenton
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    They make soccer cards like baseball cards? 
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  • SoccerSueSoccerSue
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    Brenton said:

    They make soccer cards like baseball cards? 



    http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Upper-Deck-MLS-Vancouver-Whitecaps-Set-9-Cards-/260812076429?pt=US_Soccer_Trading_Cards&hash=item3cb99c758d
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  • ynwasouthsideynwasouthside
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    Morfaw and Sylvestre drove past me the other day on the #1 -rpesumably headed for training- in that freaky police auction porsche cayenne that Morfaw drives. :)
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  • SteveSteve
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    SoccerSue said:

    Brenton said:

    They make soccer cards like baseball cards? 



    http://cgi.ebay.com/2011-Upper-Deck-MLS-Vancouver-Whitecaps-Set-9-Cards-/260812076429?pt=US_Soccer_Trading_Cards&hash=item3cb99c758d
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  • SeathanaichSeathanaich
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    Thank you for posting that - I had no idea these were sold. Cheers.
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  • DutchmanDutchman
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    Camilo and Jarju Were both at Kick For A Cure today. Both were SUPER friendly...very chatty and took pictures with all those who asked, and they signed A LOT of autographs! Lots of pretty happy kids today. =D>
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  • OldFanOldFan
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    WhitecapsFutbol said:

    This is my imitation of "Old Fan" ... "I think that the entire Whitecaps team actually secretly hate this city and would rather die than to spend another season here,. and they are conspiring to demolish BC place so that the team is eventually moved to Miami where its hot and it doesn't rain... and because of that soccer will loose popularity and eventually be banned province wide because it was threatening the popularity of the BC Lions.. so we might as well stop watching and supporting this team now."



    Oh man, that was really good.  Very funny.

    As for bad_gones calling me a troll... typical message board hack insult when people don't follow his perceived posting "rules".  I don't post on boards, but I have a read a few from time to time and I see that anyone who disagrees with the board "regulars" generally gets called that name.  I did greatly change my style on here to try to fit in better but I will not roll over and stop being myself and sharing my opinions.

    Makes me laugh that bad_gones just tries to bully people who don't think like him, or don't follow the rules he believes in from his extensive message boarding experience.

    Mods: I know we don't like personal attacks and such, but he keeps calling me bad names so from time to time I need to provide commentary:)


    Post edited by OldFan at 2011-07-25 22:02:33
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    ^^

    Trolls also usually only stay a couple of days instead of a prolonged period of time.
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  • BledforDaysBledforDays
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    Brenton said:

    GoF said:

    Jonathan Leathers is going to be at Richmond Centre (food court I think) between 12 and 2 on Friday, challenging people to games of fussball



    Caps just posted this again on their FB account. Now, if only Richmond was closer, I could go school Leathers. 

    I think a Southsiders foos tourney is in order. I have a wicked slider.
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  • DutchmanDutchman
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    All of these posts relate to teh topic how? This crap is getting really annoying. :-W
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  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
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    I saw Jay DeMerit in his Camaro (http://lockerz.com/s/117382095) coming out of Stanley Park yesterday.  I was driving over to the North Shore at the time ... which was probably a good thing.  I don`t think he`d have thought being chased down by a middle aged guy in a Subrau was too cool.

    Did I mention the top was down on the Camaro?  Very cool ride.

    Unrelated, he was on 1040 this morning (LAME interview by that Neanderthal, Moj).  Said he was a "week or two" away from playing.  Said it's not a groin injury, but a hip-flexor issue that is aggravated by his running style.  Apparently he's learning a new way to run(???)
    Post edited by Bad_Gones at 2011-07-26 16:29:17
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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    I had to learn a new way to run as well.  I was coming down too hard on my heels during footie.
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  • SoccerSueSoccerSue
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    Bad_Gones said:

    I saw Jay DeMerit in his Camaro (http://lockerz.com/s/117382095) coming out of Stanley Park yesterday.  I was driving over to the North Shore at the time ... which was probably a good thing.  I don`t think he`d have thought being chased down by a middle aged guy in a Subrau was too cool.


    Did I mention the top was down on the Camaro?  Very cool ride.



    Nice. I believe that's a '69 (or '68, but I think I see the little side louvres that make it a '69). The one thing I learned at the car show this weekend (besides the fact that SPF 30 isn't nearly strong enough for areas of skin that rarely see sun) is the difference between '67 -'68- '69 Camaros. Greg is so proud. :-P
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  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
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    Politically, I should say  that I would rather see him in a 69 Mustang, 

    Personally, I'd rather be in a 69 E-type Jag
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  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
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    356 Bucket Porsche for me.  I know I should pick something from my heritage, but the Norwegians suck at car design.  I submit the Troll as proof. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(automobile)
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  • SoccerSueSoccerSue
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    '69-ish Cougar, but mainly because I like the sequential turn signals. 

    What- I'm a girl!  :-P
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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    SoccerSue said:

    Bad_Gones said:

    Nice. I believe that's a '69 (or '68, but I think I see the little side louvres that make it a '69). The one thing I learned at the car show this weekend (besides the fact that SPF 30 isn't nearly strong enough for areas of skin that rarely see sun) is the difference between '67 -'68- '69 Camaros. Greg is so proud. :-P



    Sorry to bring this thread even further off topic, but SPF 30 is generally enough - most people just don't put enough on.  You're better off wearing lots of SPF 30 then a small amount of SPF 90.

    And I actually like the Troll!  Car designs are so vanilla these days.
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  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
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    Blue_and_White_Army said:

    And I actually like the Troll!  Car designs are so vanilla these days.



    HA! Yeah. I agree on the "design". What I meant was the thing ran like crap ... based on what my uncles told me.

    Meanwhile ... no player sightings tonight.
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  • piltdownmanpiltdownman
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    Blue_and_White_Army said:

    SoccerSue said:

    Bad_Gones said:

    Sorry to bring this thread even further off topic, but SPF 30 is generally enough - most people just don't put enough on.  You're better off wearing lots of SPF 30 then a small amount of SPF 90.




    The benefit past SPF 30 is minimal and zero after SPF 50.  That's why many countries demand 30+ instead of 50-60 SPF.  Also many sun-creams contain oxybenzone (benzophenone-3) which is a bigger health risk than the sun. 
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  • chauchi09chauchi09
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    Love DeMerit's ride!  Sic! (I think that's what the kids are saying these days).  Sue, I've got a friend who's looking to sell his '69ish Cougar if you're in the market for one.  Bad Gones, would you consider the Intermechanica repicas they build in town? http://www.intermeccanica.com  I haven't seen any players driving them but I would get one in my garage if I had the cash.

     

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  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
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    Scott, I'm a big fan of the Intermecahnicas. I'm in the same cash boat as you are. :-(
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  • stiltystilty
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    SoccerSue said:

    '69-ish Cougar, but mainly because I like the sequential turn signals. 

    What- I'm a girl!  :-P



    My cousin installed them in his 67 mustang.  best of both worlds!

    And I agree with Chris, would have rather seen him in a Ford.
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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    scott09 said:

    Love DeMerit's ride!  Sic! (I think that's what the kids are saying these days). 



    No, that's what the proofreaders are saying. (I fank you...)
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  • SoccerSueSoccerSue
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    Blue_and_White_Army said:

    SoccerSue said:

    Bad_Gones said:

    Nice. I believe that's a '69 (or '68, but I think I see the little side louvres that make it a '69). The one thing I learned at the car show this weekend (besides the fact that SPF 30 isn't nearly strong enough for areas of skin that rarely see sun) is the difference between '67 -'68- '69 Camaros. Greg is so proud. :-P



    Sorry to bring this thread even further off topic, but SPF 30 is generally enough - most people just don't put enough on.  You're better off wearing lots of SPF 30 then a small amount of SPF 90.




    Ha!  Figured you'd catch the sunscreen comment- you're the only person I know who's whiter than I am, LOL!  And yes, I probably didn't wear enough;  I'm also thinking I put it on too late in one area and didn't re-apply often enough in others.

    @Scott09: thanks, but I think my husband's '67 Camaro and '63 Riviera, and my stepson's '68 Camaro are quite enough classic cars in my driveway right now. 

    @Stilty:  I bought them for my cousin for his '06 Mustang.  :-)

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  • AJAX79AJAX79
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    Tractor_Boy said:

    Politically, I should say  that I would rather see him in a 69 Mustang, 


    Personally, I'd rather be in a 69 E-type Jag


    +1 Mustag all the way!

    ....although I have to admit that I do love the color.

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  • Boxing_Day_MassacreBoxing_Day_Massacre
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    was at the training at swangard today. Demerit actually kicking the ball for the first time in a while.
    Post edited by Boxing_Day_Massacre at 2011-07-27 19:38:04
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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    Boxing_Day_Massacre said:

    was at the training at swangard today. Demerit actually kicking the ball for the first time in a while.



    Was it closed-door? Or were you able to just walk in?

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    They are open door 10am to noon. I work across the road so I Often take an early lunch and see whats going on. Its usually just the team, the press guys and me.

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  • chauchi09chauchi09
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    Was down at Panarama Park in Deep Cove this morning with the family and saw Jay DeMerit.  Went over and spoke to him.  Turns out he's got his family in town (13 of them) and they are renting a house in the Cove.  Didn't wan't to take up too much of his time as he was with his family, but he took a couple of minutes to chat to me and my boys.  His folks are really nice, his Mum talked to my boys and had a nice little chat with his Dad.  Jay said he was still a couple of weeks away from playing.  What a geniunely nice guy.  Wish I'd had a camera.
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  • DavidCrossDavidCross
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    ^^^ ... wish DeMerit was back in the lineup. Could be a long day with Donovan likely fit.
  • JohnnieMonsterJohnnieMonster
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    Spotted Kaylyn Kyle at a Surrey IHOP this morning. Best I can do!
  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
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    JohnnieMonster said:

    Spotted Kaylyn Kyle at a Surrey IHOP this morning. Best I can do!



    You're the one who put lipstick on her coffee cup?
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  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
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    Yeah ... complaining about the quality of cleanliness there aparently :-)

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    Love getting a coffee cup with someone else's lipstick on it.. Point made about Ihop! 
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