^Afternoon CL. Glorious weather here. Great food last night at the company do. Off to see Barcelona play in abu Dhabi tonight and a long weekend has just been annouced because of the Islamic new year.

So there we were (myself and a friend) driving through our home town (which neither of us currently reside in). I tell him to pull over in order for me to get something out of the boot. As I’m rummaging through the boot I realise I’d left the passenger door wide open. I then notice something of a rather large shape making it’s way towards the open passenger door. It was a huge GRIZZLY BEAR! My friend is oblivious as he’s busy on his phone. The grizzly sits on the passenger seat, the car is then lop-sided and my friend slowly looks over to his left then very calmly looks at me through the rear-view mirror. I tell him to get out slowly which he does. He managed to close the driver side door before the bear gets uppity and I manage to walk over to the passenger door and slam it shut. The bear gets even more aggressive. People on the street stop and stare. I then woke up and laughed to myself.

Where is Dulaaye aka Nuune? Looks good. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8413466.stm

Ibti, they are gearing up to go. Laakin Burco will an Ngonge special. In and out job Indo Blue, how are things in Calgary? I was reading something somewhere that Canada is one of the best places for Expats. You may find me there soon. had the funniest dream last night where is that dream thread?

Originally posted by Nur: Norfsky writes: ^Saxib, you and I know full well that there is a very good chance last week's bombing was the work of AS and/or it's affiliates. That leaves a chance for the warlord government to have pulled this one? am I correct? If that turns out to be the case, what would you make out of this incident? Besides, why would the AS deny the incidence altogether knowing from their operating methods that they are not after popularity contest and care less of what the media says? also why would they risk an internal division in this incident by denying, because if it was indeed their work, regardless of what anybody says, they would have taken full credit for it since they believe that only Allah should be pleased an no one else. Finally, what makes the warlord government which is full of Ethiopian informants immune to your accusations, are they more credible than the AS? have they killed less Somalis in your opinion? is your allegation reflecting justice saxib? Allah SWT says, " Wa Idaa Qultum facdiluu" " When you say something, be impartially just" You Write: How does fighting a fellow Muslim(s) and refusing to sit down and negotiate peace make them mujaahiduun? Once more, you are bypassing the justice. Was it the AS who disrupted the brief peace in Somalia after the Islamic Courts Union chased away the thugs in the TFG government? Who led the Ethiopians to occupy Somalia? wasn't that Mr. Shareef calling for Jihad and then running away? only to come back aboard a UN luxury plane? and now part of the strange bedfellows, Islamist Warlord parliament? Are these strange bedfellow Muslims you are talking about Sovereign and free to make their own decision according to Somalia's best interest if the AS decides to sit with them?, or are they simply a Somali mask on an Ethiopian face bent on dividing Somalis further to keep them always weak, dependent and slaves of Ethiopia? Nur Nur, As I have already stated in the politics forum, anyone who believes this act was carried-out by anyone other than AS is being naive. You can conspiracy theory all you like but the fingers will remain pointed at AS. AS have denied it because they realise students were killed. Any acknowledge that they were the perpetrators would go against their beliefs and thus reduce support/encouragement from their supporters. The government, as much you would like to paint a negative picture about them, do not have a track record for killing its own people in suicide missions. That track record belong to AS and affiliates and that is what makes the over whelming majority of Somalis believe it was AS’s doing. "Wa Idaa Qultum facdiluu" " When you say something, be impartially just" Surely this applies to all? With regard to your comments about Sheikh Sharif running from battle, just a couple of questions for you. Where did Aweys go? Why did he not fight? Is he not the leaders of those you support today? Selective judgement has been a key feature of AS supporters. Sheikh Sharif worked tirelessly with the UN to rid Somalia of Ethiopia. Do you acknowledge this? Where was Aweys when the negotiations and timelines were being put together? Your last paragraph shows that what you have is suspicion alone, misguided but nevertheless suspicion alone. You suspect the govnt isn’t sincere. You suspect they are in bed with Ethiopia and the US and will not persevere in trying to make Somalia a peaceful, Islamic country where all the rights of the people are upheld. This is all suspicion saxib. The groups you’re supporting have not attended any peace talks. They have refused to and shout all sorts of things against the govnt as reasons why they won’t attend peace talks. Is this islamically the correct thing to do? Please expand your answer. Ps I personally know Aweys had secret talks with Sharif.

Chocolate cake anyone?

^true All in moderation.

^It is a bit much. 1 Sharwarma then

Breakfast - Liver, Khubs, tea, banana Lunch - Fresh Fish, Humous, khubs, watermelon juice, fruit salad with ice cream Dinner - pasta, meat, juice, dessert Supper - 2 sharwamas with watermelon juice Standard!

People who ask the same questions (which you answered previously). People who don’t understand their roles and don’t take responsibility.

To the aggrieved Puntlanders, I’m surprised (I really am) at your responses to A&T’s leg pulling (that’s ALL it was). You all fell right into the hole he prepared. He even put a big sign up saying “please go ahead and fall right in, be my guest”. Any suggestion that he disrespected an entire region and it’s people is nonsense! Some of the responses would warrant a ban. A&T (aka teflon Don), thanks for the entertainment

Originally posted by Fu-Fu: i had rough year physically too many injuries to count :mad: Tell me about. However, I'm in a far better condition than I was a year ago.

2009 flew by faster than any other year I recall.

Thanks.

Banaanbaxyo rabshada watta islamarkaana looga soo horjeedo nin la yidaado A&T oo Puntland iyo dadka Puntland waxayaabo ka sheegey ayaa haatan ka socda Magaalada Boosaaso ee gobolka Bari iyadoo la yidhi wuxu sheegey in laga arkay internet saytka la garanaayo SOL. Banaanbaxyo ay dhigayaan boqolaal qof oo watay boorar waaweyn oo ay ku qoranyihiin “A&T waa nin waalan ee ha maqlina” ayaa saakay waxaa ay ka bilowdeen Bartamaha Magaalada Baasooso ee xarunta gobolka Bari.

Ngonge, have we been watching the same team saxib? LoL Confidence comes creating chances and winning! this isn't happening and Rafa can't turn it around. Anyway, for the sake of LFC unity let's discuss this over a double apple and grape. In the meantime the daggers should come out for whoever is at the top of the table.

^Is the food nice ninyow? Simple question. Barasabna ma tihid'e.

^Saxib, you and I know full well that there is a very good chance last week's bombing was the work of AS and/or it's affiliates. How does fighting a fellow Muslim(s) and refusing to sit down and negotiate peace make them mujaahiduun?

Afternoon all. No internet all day. I was going mad!

We haven't had it for a while now (since moving in August) and I can't say I ever paid attention to it. The channels back home are more 'viewable' than the ones in qurbaha (more organised and less xayasiisyo).

^They won't be giving up Emirates. Anything else but not Emirates. Why worry you've got about 200,000 skywards miles waiting for you.

Saxib, the blame for the two goals goes to both Masch and Lucas who were very lethargic in those early 2nd half exchanges. They allowed the Arsenal midfield too much time on the ball and SG didn't bother tucking in for 10 mins to shore things up. Don't take the 1st half domination as a sign that we are actually any good this season. Arsenal were aweful (worst I have seen them play under Wenger) and Chelsea managed to score two very easy goal against them when Arsenal were playing better with more possession. It's all well and good snapping at heels, making tackles and closing down space but what happens when we actually had the ball? We couldn't string two passes of note together. The chances we had came from counter attacks (when Arsenal were still asleep) but when Arsenal re-grouped we couldn't muster one clear chance. It has happened again and again all season and you still think we are better than that? Bena had a poor game (his first for a while). I don't know what you see in Lucas. Look at the midfielders of the other teams and tell me Lucas compares to any of them. Heck I would take Petrov of Villa and Abu Diaby any day. ps agreed about A&T not ever kicking a ball.

LoooL A&T enjoys UTV. He seems to refer to what he saw or heard on there to make his points. Are you sure you're not a share holder looking for higher viewership saxib?

Originally posted by NGONGE: quote:Originally posted by Norfsky: ^Another shocking display. SG, Torres, Bena and Kuyt (even though he scored) play very poor. The 2nd half was just aweful and the watching Xabi Alonso should have got his boots on and played for us. How we miss his great passing ability. I won't be watching another Liverpool game this season and I hope Rafa is sacked (forget how much it will cost us). There you go talking rubbish again. This was not the manager's fault. He set up a plan and the players stuck to it in the first half. They made Arsenal look rubbish and should have scored at least three goals. But, in the second half, when GJ scored that own goal, you could sense the confidance going and the team losing their focus. Not even your beloved Alonso could have fixed things then (and, by the way, his replacement, a certain Mr Lucas, was man of the match in the first half). Arsenal did not win that game (can you remember how many chances they had?), Liverpool lost it, saaxib. At any rate, the season is not over yet (for us). Chelsea could not beat a second rate Everton team and United were shown up as the crap team that they are without Ronaldo. Spurs lost, City drew and only Villa came out of this with any positives. You will think me mad but I still say we are in the title race. It's not over till it's over, you fickle fan. There you go again saxib. I'm not fickle, I'm just realistic. We can't pass or keep the ball to save our lives (because Masch and Lucas cannot pass the ball that well and cannot DOMINATE games) and our captain is not even bothered anymore. The second half was a shambles.

^Saxib, my comment was aimed at LX after last week's suicide bombing which killed dozens at a graduation ceremony. Yes I am dismayed at the justifications by AS supporters for the killings of Muslims in Somalia.