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December ‘24 Yankee

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  • Originally posted by Eggs View Post


    …..nothing like being volunteered

    Kopek (Turners?) looks a definite, pity he’s had a haircut this morning. Murcia was popular a few days ago, not sure if that has wavered a bit.
    I've thought for a while now you would be the most appropriate to lead these Yankees eggs, I personally don't think theres a better member for the job

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    • Originally posted by Eggs View Post


      …..nothing like being volunteered

      Kopek (Turners?) looks a definite, pity he’s had a haircut this morning. Murcia was popular a few days ago, not sure if that has wavered a bit.
      Back of the net on those two Eggs and with your heroic efforts for FJ throughout the year the least you deserve is to roam free (I'm thinking Bergkamp, Gazza and your very own Alan Ball) and pluck a couple of belters out of thin air. Merry Christmas pal and thanks a bundle for all your terrific posts on our behalf. Bravo.

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      • I think the way forward from March is someone a different name every month. Perhaps at the end of the month ask for names to do it and use kevs little game to find a "winner" of picking the winners for the next month.

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        • ….ffs, after having a quick read, I’ll put up a Christmas Eve take it or leave it Yankee, 3 of which which seem very popular and one a bit left-field. I will say the two novice hurdlers are worthy of Dutch consideration;

          Redemption Day (Sup) 16-1
          Kopek (Turn) 16-1
          IEP (BANC) 16-1
          Murcia (TH) 20-1

          Acca 103,172-1 BV
          Last edited by Eggs; 24 December 2024, 05:20 PM.

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          • ….if MoM calls in, apologies Matey, a number of FJs wanting to get on today.

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            • Great stuff eggs.
              I'm sure mom will understand.
              We're all grown ups.
              with the next Yankee scheduled for beginning of January, I'd suggest we allocate a captain now and they can initiate conversation from now until then, possibly?

              I nominate eggs

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              • Originally posted by Eggs View Post
                ….if MoM calls in, apologies Matey, a number of FJs wanting to get on today.
                You do it Eggs

                Your reliability is Legend, my friend.

                No point waiting - the crowd is on your side too, by the sound of it.
                "Journeys to Glory, breathing in his head".

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                • Originally posted by Eggs View Post
                  ….ffs, after having a quick read, I’ll put up a Christmas Eve take it or leave it Yankee, 3 of which which seem very popular and one a bit left-field. I will say the two novice hurdlers are worthy of Dutch consideration;

                  Redemption Day (Sup) 16-1
                  Kopek (Turn) 16-1
                  IEP (BANC) 16-1
                  Murcia (TH) 16-1

                  Acca 83,520-1 PP/SB
                  Nice, good prices for an e/w
                  Thanks Eggs
                  Merry Xmas!!

                  Just on oddschecker and BV are 103,172/1 for Acca
                  Last edited by Carnage at Taunton; 24 December 2024, 04:32 PM.

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                  • Eggs is a true legend and unassuming workhorse for this place.
                    God bless him and all that dip soldiers in him.
                    He’s picked a muggy Yankee and ignored protekrorat but you never know.
                    And I’ve probably only ever done one or two of these money spinners anyway. So who gives a fuck what I think.
                    And we can’t sack mom at Christmas even though the writings on the wall.
                    Thanks for the nomination Aaron
                    If it was up to me we’d still be doing perms of con hill teahupoo galopin Gaelic fact to file lossie etc

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                    • Originally posted by AaronLad View Post
                      Great stuff eggs.
                      I'm sure mom will understand.
                      We're all grown ups.
                      with the next Yankee scheduled for beginning of January, I'd suggest we allocate a captain now and they can initiate conversation from now until then, possibly?

                      I nominate eggs
                      Not sure on the grown ups assertion.

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                      • Originally posted by Eggs View Post

                        ….thats the plan. I think MoM suggested it’ll be posted this evening.
                        Just going through the thread now

                        Edit - never mind - I see we’re all sorted. Fair enough. Thanks as always for helping out

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                        • Originally posted by Quevega View Post
                          Eggs is a true legend and unassuming workhorse for this place.
                          God bless him and all that dip soldiers in him.
                          He’s picked a muggy Yankee and ignored protekrorat but you never know.
                          And I’ve probably only ever done one or two of these money spinners anyway. So who gives a fuck what I think.
                          And we can’t sack mom at Christmas even though the writings on the wall.
                          Thanks for the nomination Aaron
                          If it was up to me we’d still be doing perms of con hill teahupoo galopin Gaelic fact to file lossie etc
                          Am more than happy jumping before I’m pushed to be fair. Was going to wait until the end of the season but makes sense for the reigns to go on to Eggs now. I’ve always tried my best but he’s just more reliable these days and I’m glad they’re in safe hands after me doing these for 7 seasons now. Hopefully we get a big winner out of it one day.

                          Im very proud that the first 5 years of these all paid a profit if backing to a level stake across the 12 months.

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                          • Originally posted by AaronLad View Post
                            Yeah I agree with jrjr , let's cut the crap and let someone more reliable and willing to put the effort in.

                            To agree to a date and time to allow people with only shop access to place the bet, someone with more reliability should be in place.

                            Sorry, had to be said
                            I’m in agreement that Eggs is the man for the job but to suggest I’ve never put the effort in is taking the piss abit actually. I don’t think I missed a single month for the first 4 years of running these. The last two years have been less ‘reliable’ I’ll admit but through dealing with stuff far more important than the internet. Of which I’ve spoken about on here in the past. I tend to just stay away from the online world including social media and here.

                            As for this month, in my head I was always doing it on Christmas Eve. I’d forgot Ista requested it be on the 23rd tbf. As far as i was concerned I was on here tonight to do it.

                            Goign forward, clearly I’m no longer wanted as part of these which is fine. I did ask Eggs a year or so ago if he’d be dual manager with me and make the decisions alongside of which I believe from memory he said he’d prefer to just stand in as and when I’m away. However, assuming he wants the role on a permanent basis, I would say he’s the man for the job.

                            Either way, I’ll step down as it is rather than wait til the Sunmer to do the same as I’d planned anyway. Jumped rather than pushed or whatever that saying is.

                            I do feel abit offended at the suggestion I’m not on all the time through laziness or that I just can’t be arsed. Every selection I have made over the past 7 years has involved a couple of hours of work on these per every individual Yankee when making the choices at the end of the month.

                            Either way - adios. Have a good Christmas all and it’s been a pleasure.

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                            • Hey Middle_Of_March
                              so sorry that you feel offended, it certainly wasn't my intention.
                              Laziness? I'm not sure that's what I said or i was even suggesting. Can't be arsed? Don't think I said that either.
                              And going forward nobody has said they dont want you to be part of it.
                              clearly you have alot going on in your life and maybe the time is just right now, with drf in February there'll probably be a certain date and time everyone will Want that one ready for.

                              Hope you have a good Christmas too.

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                              • Originally posted by Middle_Of_March View Post

                                Am more than happy jumping before I’m pushed to be fair. Was going to wait until the end of the season but makes sense for the reigns to go on to Eggs now. I’ve always tried my best but he’s just more reliable these days and I’m glad they’re in safe hands after me doing these for 7 seasons now. Hopefully we get a big winner out of it one day.

                                Im very proud that the first 5 years of these all paid a profit if backing to a level stake across the 12 months.
                                You should be proud mom
                                And you’ve done a great job given the shit you’ve had to work with .
                                And the patience to read through it all.
                                The pressures off now
                                Enjoy Xmas.

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