Category Archives: Umpiring

3 All and 1 to “them” …

Posted on September 10, 2007 by

Ok, I’ll be the first to admit it. I struggled with the hangover all weekend. And tried to regain the positive frame of mind and all that. But nope. I didn’t manage it. I could not identify with everyone else’s … Continue reading →

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Sledge v/s Cutting Edge

Posted on August 3, 2007 by

Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. You won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country. Men, all this stuff you’ve heard about America … Continue reading →

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Tough, Tougher, Taufel …

Posted on July 30, 2007 by

Most traders have (and live) a “losing positions” nightmare. This is roughly how mine goes. old jeans – hole in pocket(s) – i don’t realize – i put sand in a pocket- it goes down my leg to my ankles … Continue reading →

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