Re: [LU] John Sykes

2013-12-04 Thread JOHN SYKES
That is so very kind!! Dad would have loved this. Brenda - Original Message - From: leedssongs.com p...@leedssongs.com To: John Barber johnbar...@ivycottage.co.uk, leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Wednesday, 4 December, 2013 10:34:10 AM Subject: Re: [LU] John Sykes WOW, excellent, thanks

[LU] please remove name

2013-12-04 Thread JOHN SYKES
Hi... could you please remove John Sykes from the list. thanks ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest

Re: [LU] John Sykes

2013-12-04 Thread JOHN SYKES
...@leeds.ac.uk To: leedslist@gn.apc.org leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Wednesday, 4 December, 2013 1:48:57 AM Subject: Re: [LU] John Sykes -Original Message- From: JOHN SYKES jsy...@shaw.ca Sent: ?02/?12/?2013 19:01 To: leedslist leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] John Sykes Thank you

Re: [LU] John Sykes

2013-12-02 Thread JOHN SYKES
Hello, We are sorry to announce the passing of our father, John Sykes, on Nov. 12th. It was unexpected and quick. He had been diagnosed with cancer and within two weeks he was gone. His love for Leeds United was deep. He was even talking about it , despite a stroke that affected his speech

[LU] Happy Birthday

2013-10-03 Thread JOHN SYKES
Yup, will be raising a pint in your honour a bit later, despite the fact you're trying to catch up to me. So best wishes go to you from one of the oldest gits on the list. Cheers Grampa Sykes Abbotsford, B.C., Canada ___ Leedslist mailing list

[LU] Non LU - Test

2013-09-14 Thread JOHN SYKES
Haven't heard a word all day, even with the win. J.S. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org MARCHING ON TOGETHER

[LU] Non-LU City of birth

2013-08-22 Thread JOHN SYKES
Can anyone tell me if Horsforth is merely a district of Leeds, or is it a separate entity...i.e. village, town, etc. I was born in Horsforth in 1938 and things may have changed. Need to know for family tree records. Thanks lads/ladies John Sykes

[LU] LU - Well done

2013-08-11 Thread JOHN SYKES
A little nervy at times...wished Smith had been put into the game somewhat earlierwill leave game reports to those closer to the action. Really enjoyed the stream though. Can't stand our away uniformmuch preferred the yellow and blue of yesteryear. Grampa

[LU] LU - Well done

2013-08-11 Thread JOHN SYKES
- Forwarded Message - From: JOHN SYKES jsy...@shaw.ca To: Wayne ws.callag...@live.co.uk Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 10:50:25 AM Subject: Re: [LU] LU - Well done My apologies.been away 60 years.turning 75 in Octoberthink its time you locals arranged a testimonial match

Re: [LU] LU - Well done

2013-08-11 Thread JOHN SYKES
11:59:16 AM Subject: Re: [LU] LU - Well done 50 years and never consumated never sublimated? Damian ;) - Forwarded Message - From: JOHN SYKES jsy...@shaw.ca [ ] that alone should be worth a ride home. J.S. ___ Leedslist

Re: [LU] NON-LU: Techy help - UK Proxy

2013-08-07 Thread JOHN SYKES
Maybe this could be a way of getting something going. First off, I am not one to suggest we do it this way hereI am simply suggesting how it is doe elsewhere, and maybe there could be a movement toward getting something going in not only Leeds, but in England period. We have a comparable

[LU] LU - Elland Road buy-back

2013-08-04 Thread JOHN SYKES
it onsurely we are days away!! John Sykes Abbotsford, B.C. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org MARCHING ON TOGETHER

[LU] Radio Leeds

2013-07-30 Thread JOHN SYKES
So much has changed since I lived in Yorks., Radio Leeds...is it BBC or private? is it avail. on the internet? So much good news off the field this week, I can't believe it. Grampa Sykes ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] [NON LU] The relaxed view

2013-07-20 Thread JOHN SYKES
do you need to know where the delete button is. I always thought this site was where Leeds Unitede supporters could visit and talk about just about anything...if I'm wrong, I'm out of here. - Original Message - From: Eric B barl...@gmail.com To: j...@boocock.net Cc: Leeds list

[LU] Non-LU sort of

2013-07-15 Thread JOHN SYKES
Former LU defender Darren O'Dea is available Toronto FC will face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night (Sportsnet 360 at 8:30 p.m. ET) without the services of team captain and Ireland international defender Darren O'Dea. The club has issued the following statement: Darren O’Dea

Re: [LU] I had a dream....

2013-06-26 Thread JOHN SYKES
Are you guys telling me that Tetley's is worth buying again? Last I heard from this list was that Tetley's was crap since being taken over by foreigners. Living in the colony of Canada, I can buy Tetley's draught in a can..4 x 440ml = about $12.00 which would be about 8 quid I think. $3

Re: [LU] Cricket

2013-05-20 Thread JOHN SYKES
: Monday, May 20, 2013 1:54:27 AM Subject: Re: [LU] Cricket Message: 3 Date: Sat, 18 May 2013 11:13:14 -0600 (MDT) From: JOHN SYKES jsy...@shaw.ca To: Ian Murray ianjamesmur...@hotmail.com Cc: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Good day for Yorkshire When I hit 75 later this year, Nice

Re: [LU] Good day for Yorkshire

2013-05-18 Thread JOHN SYKES
So do I. Eric, I didn't mean to dump on you, but! When I grew up in Ripon, Yorks., I managed to go to Ripon Grammar School, thanks to my grandparents. I played every game offered there...trouble was it was cricket and rugby...no football. Some guy jumped on my back as I ran for a try, and

Re: [LU] Good day for Yorkshire

2013-05-18 Thread JOHN SYKES
I wasbut not anywhere near where the terrible killings occurred. Memory is a blur, probably because I tried to block it all out, rightly or wrongly. - Original Message - From: Dr Michael Benjamin m...@myray.com To: JOHN SYKES jsy...@shaw.ca Cc: Ian Murray ianjamesmur

Re: [LU] Good day for Yorkshire

2013-05-17 Thread JOHN SYKES
Surely to Pete when you see Good Day For Yorkshire in thge subject line, you wouldn't think it would be soccer would you? And your language sucks as well. - Original Message - From: swin...@yahoo.co.uk To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 3:12:34 PM Subject: Re: [LU]

Re: [LU] a photo of Diouf that led to red card

2013-04-29 Thread JOHN SYKES
Exactly right Jim...and to the turkey who believes I am too easily offendedwrong budif I took a young kid to watch my beloved LU, and one of the players pulled a stunt like that, it would be the last game...and I'd be following York City in a heartbeat until I received an apology from

Re: [LU] a photo of Diouf that led to red card

2013-04-28 Thread JOHN SYKES
I'd humbly suggest, considering it was done in front of 20,000 spectators, bringing the game into disreputeand a gesture of vulgarity that certainly is not called for in public. Surely Leeds United would agree with that. Sykes J. - Original Message - From: Eric B barl...@gmail.com

[LU] LU - lose just

2013-04-20 Thread JOHN SYKES
Lose a close one and not one email??? ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org MARCHING ON TOGETHER

[LU] You left-wingers are a sorry lot

2013-04-08 Thread JOHN SYKES
I suppose you cried your eyes out when Attlee diedsome thanks the Brits gave when he took over from Churchill.the flipping labourites have always screwed Britainjust as they have elsewhere. I am a believer of someone who puts up his or her own money to run a business, should be

Re: [LU] You left-wingers are a sorry lot

2013-04-08 Thread JOHN SYKES
I don't regard myself, at 74, being old nor angry...simply stating my political party leanings, and my comments, just as many others have done today. Nothing less, nothing more. - Original Message - From: Michael Gardiner mgardi...@gardinerlegal.com To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent:

Re: [LU] Maggie and Mr Lee

2013-04-08 Thread JOHN SYKES
Norway - Skinny dipping live - I may be 74 but I'd be there if Suzann Petterson was too! - Original Message - From: Robert Woodmansey rob.woodman...@me.com To: John Lee bruvvalee...@yahoo.co.uk Cc: leedslist@gn.apc.org List leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Monday, April 8, 2013 6:41:45 PM

Re: [LU] Adkins

2013-03-26 Thread JOHN SYKES
Actually. I've been impressed with Curbs for a long timehis quiet demeanor and his sense of the game in particular. Otherwise, yes, Martin O'Neill would be THE one to get. - Original Message - From: Richard Naef rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk To: Leeds List leedslist@gn.apc.org

Re: [LU] Adkins

2013-03-25 Thread JOHN SYKES
As they appear to have so much managerial knowledge while on the Premier League football show on TV, how come Iain Dowie and/or Alan Curbishley aren't in the running. I'll get my eskimo parka Grampa Sykes from the colonies - Original Message - From: Matt Anderson

Re: [LU] NON LUish

2013-03-18 Thread JOHN SYKES
Betty...please thank DRB for those pictures. Amazing!!! Grampa S. - Original Message - From: swin...@yahoo.co.uk To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 9:35:38 AM Subject: [LU] NON LUish Dave Brennan (DRB to those of us in the retirement home sun lounge) sent me some

[LU] Goal scoring celebrations

2013-03-01 Thread John Sykes
These celebrations have gotten out of hand..I always appreciated them more when the scorer put his hands uphis mates came over to pat him on the back and they collectively, ran back to the centre-circle for the other team to kick off. This crap of running to the corner, throwing

Re: [LU] do you wish to rephrase this

2013-02-25 Thread John Sykes
Knowing how the system works, I'm sure it will be a state funeral. And rightfully so too. Grampa On 25/02/2013 10:57, Ed Morrish wrote: On 25 Feb 2013, at 14:00, Robert Woodman set rob.woodman...@me.com wrote: And Baroness Thatcher to you mate is alive and well. I for one will be

Re: [LU] Nigel Adkins ??

2013-02-19 Thread John Sykes
Sad to say, but I don't think the Man above would be good enough to be on Rich's list :-D Grampa On 19/02/2013 10:57, David Nattan wrote: Not fair to say he failed Like many promoted teams they find the step up hard to handle especially early on. He seemed to have turned it round and there

Re: [LU] Welcome Mr Ukrainian!

2013-02-17 Thread John Sykes
Greetings Roman.Please forgive me for living in Canada, the country that beats yours in hockey. I, too am counting on you to find a rich man from your country to free Leeds United of all its illsnamely a bad guy named Ken Bates...could you arrange for his exile in Siberia? Grampa

[LU] Again? or did he ever leave

2013-02-16 Thread John Sykes
LU Footymad is suggesting our new owners are short of money and could Bates be officially back in charge. Surely they jestplease say yes. Grampa ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] Again? or did he ever leave

2013-02-16 Thread John Sykes
, at 18:10, John Sykes jsy...@shaw.ca mailto:jsy...@shaw.ca wrote: LU Footymad is suggesting our new owners are short of money and could Bates be officially back in charge. Surely they jestplease say yes. Grampa ___ Leedslist mailing list Info

[LU] Remember O'Brien?

2013-02-10 Thread John Sykes
I don't believe any of this was mentioned when Andy O'Brien was with LU. I am copying this from our local paper in Vancouver - recalling a comment I made when he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer. I believe I owe him an apology. Here goes. In Andy O'Brien's soccer

Re: [LU] Hello!

2013-01-24 Thread John Sykes
Happy birthday Pete old boy...you're catching up on me. Mind you, its my 49th anniversary tomorrowto the same lady too! How about a list meet at Wembley Stadium for my 50th next year!!! Grampa S. On 24/01/2013 14:58, Peter Castlehouse wrote: Oi! It's my 57th birthday today, and all

Re: [LU] LU: Newest Fan

2013-01-18 Thread John Sykes
Hope to be the first to congratulate you...and certainly won't be the last!! Grampa Sykes On 18/01/2013 13:10, Steve Gillen wrote: I am delighted to announce the arrival of the newest Fan to Leeds United's ranks My Grandson Stanley Harry Alexander Luty, born at 9:29 this morning and

[LU] LU - lineup

2013-01-15 Thread John Sykes
With White in, according to the lineup, seems we are playing a 2-6-2 setup..huh?? ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org

[LU] Great result

2013-01-15 Thread John Sykes
Great result...even outplayed Brum according to the stats as seen below Brum Whites 8 (5) Shots (on goal) 10 (3) 12 Fouls 14 4 Corner kicks6 2 Offsides4 45% Time of Possession 55% 2 Yellow Cards2 0

[LU] LU - think about it

2013-01-11 Thread John Sykes
Isn't it time to be somewhat realistic about our team...how can you call us the Mighty Whites as the club goes right nowsince when? think back and get real. This is the Championship...not the Premier League.we are just above mid-tablenot YET in the promotion spot. With crowd

Re: [LU] bradford

2013-01-08 Thread John Sykes
Kevin - Vancouver Whitecaps, NASL Champions in 1979...39 goals in 623 appearances. We'll never forget him!!! Grampa Sykes On 08/01/2013 17:23, Rick Duniec wrote: Kevin Hector -anybody ? ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] Happy New Year

2012-12-31 Thread John Sykes
Hope I'm not the last one.Happy New Year except for a turkey who didn't get his comeuppance last weeknamely Bates. Grampa Sykes Canada loves the Whites!!! On 31/12/2012 15:37, seanscr...@aol.com wrote: Yeah, Happy New Year, fellow Listers! Thanks for keeping this thing going,

Re: [LU] Merry Christmas Everyone

2012-12-24 Thread John Sykes
It was 60 years ago yesterday that I left England - the final voyage of the good-ship Empress of Canada. She landed in St. John, N.B., Canada on Dec. 30th...sailed back to Liverpool for annual refit. Some ass of a welder set the ship on fire and that was the end of her. Despite being stuck

[LU] Walker

2012-12-08 Thread JOHN SYKES
I'm surprised our Mr. Walker hasn't gone into politics...he knows more about football than anyone in Leeds...he knows more about wine than anyone in Leeds...isn't that enough to get him into the Housees of Parliament? Grampa Sykes ___ Leedslist

[LU] Becchio

2012-11-28 Thread John Sykes
I've never read so much tripe about one player in all my life. If the guy is a useless you-know-what, and most of you have sort of indicated that in the past year or six, how many more times do you need to repeat yourselves. Surely you've written enough that you can now decide who the next

Re: [LU] TV program

2012-11-15 Thread John Sykes
It doesn't show in the credits we get, that's why I had to ask. The program is virtually ruined by commercials and ads for the local cable outlet. And we don't get ESPN in Canada...the bloody Canadians are afraid ESPN could be better than the local sports cable companies. Even radio is the

[LU] TV program

2012-11-14 Thread John Sykes
Hopefully, someone can fill me in with the details..we get a program called Premier League World.featuring a couple of different mc's depending on the day, and also includes Alan Curbishley, Iain Dowie and sometimes a couple of others. The program features highlights of games played

[LU] new owner

2012-11-13 Thread JOHN SYKES
Tell you whatwe have two lottery draws this weekend in Canada...I'll be buying tickets for both...a grand total of 88-million dollars is up for grabs. If I win both, I'll make sure KB departs LU...and I'll take over. Grampa Sykes ___ Leedslist

[LU] Fwd: new owner

2012-11-13 Thread JOHN SYKES
I didn't see this come back to me, so sent it again. Sorry if you got it twice. - Forwarded Message - From: JOHN SYKES jsy...@shaw.ca To: Leeds List leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 9:27:37 PM Subject: new owner Tell you whatwe have two lottery draws

[LU] Fwd: Leeds Utd ustream is LIVE on Ustream!

2012-11-10 Thread John Sykes
Thanks but no thanks.who in their right mind, would want to torture themselves, watching that crap! Bates out, soonest! Original Message Subject:Leeds Utd ustream is LIVE on Ustream! Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012 14:30:49 + From: Ustream no-re...@ustream.tv To:

Re: [LU] 1-4

2012-11-10 Thread John Sykes
I just wonder how many people had an effigy of KB on top of their bonfire on the 5th instead of Guy Fawkes. I wouldn't accept even a top PL team hammering us 6-1 at home. On 10/11/2012 09:08, Dr Michael Benjamin wrote: FFS I thought that you were joking What's Colin going to do now? Poor

[LU] Racist ref

2012-10-29 Thread John Sykes
Personally, the ref should have stayed in his crib yesterday morning. His play-calling was the worst I've seen in years. Methinks Chelsea were jobbed.Manure's winning goal - offside. Torres, his red card definitely not justified. The bloody ref - give him a 1 out of 10. J.S.

Re: [LU] Jerome Cameron anyone?

2012-10-24 Thread JOHN SYKES
At this point, if word came through, that we had signed Lionel Messi, someone would bitch and complain. Sykes - Original Message - From: Dr Michael Benjamin m...@myray.com To: markbu...@aol.com Cc: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org, Leeds List leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Wednesday, October

[LU] Stadium attendance things

2012-10-06 Thread John Sykes
Some musings for post-game chatter. Today, typical..a reasonably good team barely beats a crap team. But I also looked at the attendance22 thousand and change..even Sheffield Wed. had morewhich brings me to ask..how come Leeds can barely support one team when

Re: [LU] Stadium attendance things

2012-10-06 Thread John Sykes
Agree with you Paulbut this has been the same for yearspre-Bates etc. And good luck to the Rhino'swill be watching, even over here in the colonies. J.S. On 06/10/2012 09:40, Paul Cundell wrote: Grampa Sykes asked: how come Leeds can barely support one team when Sheffield has

[LU] Non LU: Anyone on the list from Keighley?

2012-09-01 Thread John Sykes
Really need to know if there's a local weekly or bi-weekly newspaper in Keighley. I have a great story for them if there is one. Cheers Grampa Sykes ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] Fw: Leeds United Supporters Trust Update: The Takeover - Present Future

2012-08-27 Thread John Sykes
As an overseas member of LUST, I find those on the outside continue to bitch about anything, including the weather. I've never run into so many pessimists in my life as those who allegedly are LU supporters. I find LUST as being a true source for news. For Pete's sake give the Trust some

Re: [LU] Fixtures in ical/Google calendar?

2012-08-20 Thread John Sykes
Me too, pls. Grampa S. On 20/08/2012 10:39, Verner Hanna wrote: Wouldn't mind a copy either please. -Original Message- From: Lee Jones Sent: 20/08/2012 18:05 To: Leeds List Subject: [LU] Fixtures in ical/Google calendar? Has anyone got the seasons fixtures in a format that can be

[LU] Non LU - Scum loses

2012-08-20 Thread John Sykes
What a great weekend this was.LU wins, and Everton beats Man U. today. Saw most of the Everton game.wonderful stuff. Now about our next one - here's hoping for two in a row to start the new season. Come on lads!!! Grampa S. ___ Leedslist

[LU] O'Brien

2012-08-18 Thread John Sykes
Please, can you arrange to get O'Brien back ...and transfer him to Scum instead of him being with the Vancouver Whitecaps. I've seen three games now with him at centre-back...the guy is uselesshe's cost the 'Caps the last two games, being at fault for two against in each game. I had some

[LU] 4-0

2012-08-11 Thread John Sykes
LU up 4-0 after 75 mins. ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate

Re: [LU] Takeover theory

2012-08-09 Thread John Sykes
If you never thought Abbott Costello weren't very funny, then you couldn't be a Leeds United supporter.what's being going on in the last seven, eight or nine years, has been the joke of the century. A C were my favourites.Bates has not been! Grampa S. On 09/08/2012 17:56, John

[LU] Remembering the past

2012-07-28 Thread John Sykes
I'm a member of Friends Reunited.I thought you may be interested in this feature.all about Leeds and Leeds United and some of our players from past years, including some excellent action photos. Here's the url

[LU] additions

2012-07-23 Thread JOHN SYKES
I'd like to read your opinions re two players the Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) just signedBarry Robson and Kenny Miller...both Scottish Internationals allegedlyif we can get them here, surely they could be signed in Leeds if they are that good...Robson has played two blinders in his last

[LU] Le Tour

2012-07-22 Thread JOHN SYKES
Wiggins has done it..well done Bradley!!! Sykes ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate

Re: [LU] TOMA

2012-07-20 Thread JOHN SYKES
In my time, I've coached soccer (real football), baseball and golfnothing compares to real football. Grampa Sykes - Original Message - From: Ian Murray ianjamesmur...@hotmail.com To: ni...@sykesonline.com Cc: Leeds List leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 4:56:18 PM

Re: [LU] Birthday wishes

2012-07-15 Thread John Sykes
I may be older than you Michael, but I still have a memory. A belated best wishes. (was away for the weekend, my excuse and I'm sticking with it) Grampa Sykes On 15/07/2012 20:38, Dr Michael Benjamin wrote: Ta Dr Michael Benjamin, Community Psychiatrist ---

Re: [LU] Birthday wishes

2012-07-15 Thread John Sykes
://www.MyDoctorExplains.com/alamo/ Blog: http://www.DrMichaelBenjamin.com On 16 July 2012 07:23, John Sykes jsy...@shaw.ca mailto:jsy...@shaw.ca wrote: I may be older than you Michael, but I still have a memory. A belated best wishes. (was away

[LU] test

2012-07-08 Thread John Sykes
test only ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate

Re: [LU] test

2012-07-08 Thread John Sykes
Thanks SteveI didn't receive that. lol. Bill Sikes the burglar On 08/07/2012 15:15, Steve Mosley wrote: It failed. On 8 Jul 2012, at 23:04, John Sykes jsy...@shaw.ca wrote: test only ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http

[LU] maybe new owner?

2012-06-25 Thread JOHN SYKES
To put it as plainly as I canall the bitching you all have spouted about Bates, I'd have thought you'd have been putting up the Christmas lights, laid out the bunting, raised the flags, etc., with the possible sale of the club. I begin to wonder just what the hell you guys want at times.

Re: [LU] what you wearing?

2012-05-31 Thread John Sykes
Being that I'm Grandpa Sykes, 73 years young.I have a LU home shirt of the HP sponsored varietyany idea what year that was? I can't remember.I think it was in the Wilko era On 31/05/2012 16:07, Ian Murray wrote: Went for a run earlier in my 2005 home shirt, emblazed with

Re: [LU] takeover latestish

2012-05-29 Thread John Sykes
Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer in the US Grampa On 29/05/2012 15:15, Richard Naef wrote: the latest to be linked is some bastard hedge fund zombie called Hauptman who owns something called Chicago Fire, probably a brand of hotdog or something. I think my dad killed a Hauptmann during

[LU] Non LU - question

2012-05-22 Thread John Sykes
Do we have any Whites in North Island, New Zealand. Please contact me directlyhave a family tree question. Many thanks. Grampa ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe,

[LU] Non LU - Olympics

2012-04-30 Thread John Sykes
After having Vancouver host the winter games just over two years ago, with totally sold out events each and every day...where do you get this line? Best of all though, nobody turns up! You've got to be kidding! Summer Games, Winter Games.huge crowdsand you say nobody shows up? I

[LU] LU - Never mind backs

2012-04-18 Thread John Sykes
Dr. Mike, I never argue. My wife won't let me! My best team that I saw play (keep those words in mind)...definately the 1973-74 team that won the old division one. I managed to hop back to Leeds after covering the World Curling Championship in Berne in March 1974. I only saw one game,

Re: [LU] Pity

2012-04-17 Thread John Sykes
Any team would prefer to play in sunlight than darkness (hope you lads have Sunlight soap over there) Grampa On 17/04/2012 12:03, John Boocock IFA wrote: On 17/04/2012 19:52, Mark Stephenson wrote: They could have all played for Ajax. you'd need a lot of vim to do that

Re: [LU] Cheeky buggers!

2012-04-07 Thread John Sykes
Used to cheer the Yankees ages agocan't anymore because of an SOB called Alex Rodriguez.fits the mold of a certain striker who plays for Manure and another guy who plays for Barcelona. UGH! On 07/04/2012 14:41, Nigel Sykes wrote: I see that since this morning, they have

Re: [LU] Cheeky buggers!

2012-04-07 Thread John Sykes
oops.meant Real.used to play for Manure too. On 07/04/2012 15:57, Paul Cundell wrote: Grampa John wrote: Used to cheer the Yankees ages agocan't anymore because of an SOB called Alex Rodriguez.fits the mold of a certain striker who plays for Manure and another guy who plays

[LU] Football

2012-03-29 Thread John Sykes
We in Canada, get some pretty darned good games via cable TVsome from Sky and others from BBC. The play-by-play announcers as compared to other North American sports, are head and shoulders better. The problem with the pbp guys here is, they forget they're doing TV and think they're

Re: [LU] list down?

2012-03-27 Thread John Sykes
I'd think Thirkers would be on the list too On 27/03/2012 12:02, Steve Gillen wrote: I must be up there as one of the longest serving list members, there's Betty, John Lee, Rich Walker, Dave Nattan, Steve Gillen, Grandpa Sykes, Gav Burnage, Damian Walsh and I can't think of any others but

[LU] 1950???

2012-03-27 Thread John Sykes
Anyone old enough to remember a foggy Cup game against Middlesboro c.1950?? That was one I still remember ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email

Re: [LU] RIch W has an adherent re Pugh

2012-03-22 Thread John Sykes
No lossnow back to our regular scheduled programming. On 22/03/2012 11:31, Mark Humphries wrote: Im gone. -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of eric Barlier Sent: 22 March 2012 18:13 To: John Boocock IFA Cc:

Re: [LU] RIch W has an adherent re Pugh

2012-03-22 Thread John Sykes
On 22/03/2012 13:35, Nicholas Armit wrote: Well said Steve. How's the missus btw? *From:* Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com *To:* 'John Sykes' jsy...@shaw.ca; leedslist@gn.apc.org *Sent:* Thursday, March 22, 2012 4

Re: [LU] Becchio

2012-03-19 Thread John Sykes
Here we go again..can't there be a differing opinion on this site without WW3 breaking out? now go to the corner and face the wall for five minutes. Sykes On 19/03/2012 08:46, Dr. Michael Benjamin. wrote: Read that carefully and realize what a complete --- --- you are. You

Re: [LU] 1-1

2012-03-17 Thread John Sykes
On 17/03/2012 11:49, Ian Murray wrote: I've tried just about every web site there is, but no confirmation officially. I dearly hope the rumours are wrong. Sykes Just watching ESPN. I think Fabrice Muwamba has died. So sad if so, football means nothing. Sent from my iPhone On

[LU] LU - Hammers

2012-03-17 Thread John Sykes
Considering all - a good result. That disallowed goal just prior to HT..I detected a poorly made throw-ina foot over the sideline.could that have been the alleged foul call? Otherwise, a good goal by Becchio..and sadly, a good reply by WHU. What galls me, and I understand, it

Re: [LU] Non LU I guess

2012-03-16 Thread John Sykes
Thanks Phill ...its funny how that worksyou love to see Chelsea get stuffed.my preference is seeing Man U. lose and also see Fergie bitch about everything but the kitchen sink. Jose Mourinho is one of my favourites, no matter where he is...purely because of his arrogance and

[LU] Today in Parliament

2012-03-16 Thread John Sykes
Thanks for that Rick..this is exactly what I was spouting off about late last night. Finally, there is some hope IF the bill goes ahead. Ten years since the last private members' bill was approved, is not a good sign, but with apparent Labour support, there is hope. Sykes

[LU] LU on Canadian telly

2012-03-16 Thread John Sykes
Delayed broadcast..7pm EST..that's 4pm PST for me on the west coastCanadian viewers can see our LU vs. West Ham game on Saturday. on Sportsnet World. I can safely say, my $15 per month to get this channel is well worth it. Surely better than Setanta ever was. Fingers crossed

Re: [LU] LU on Canadian telly

2012-03-16 Thread John Sykes
Shawn...can't say.I think Fox Soccer in the U.S. may have it. Hopefully, one of your U.S. listers will respond to your plea. Good luck On 16/03/2012 20:30, Shawn Concannon wrote: Is that the same in US Gramps? On Mar 16, 2012 7:19 PM, John Sykes jsy...@shaw.ca mailto:jsy...@shaw.ca

[LU] Non LU I guess

2012-03-15 Thread John Sykes
To those who don't give a damn about football unless Leeds United is part of the story, just ignore and go back to sleep. I've heard today that Scottish club Hearts may not be paying their players Friday. This whole problem may engulf the whole of the Scottish League, The Premier League and

[LU] Non LU - Port Vale

2012-03-10 Thread John Sykes
An interesting sidebar to Port Vale entering administration this week.I noted this when looking up Port Vale's history The club dropped 'Burslem' from their name in 1907 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1906%E2%80%9307_Burslem_Port_Vale_F.C._season -- a dark time of financial

[LU] LU - Questions

2012-03-03 Thread John Sykes
Dave, you said. I think you overseas fans do not realise quite how bad things are at ER !! Things have been bad at ER for years..just as things have been bad with our hockey team in Vancouver.three times to the Cup Final series in over 40 years..except for a brief

Re: [LU] LU - Questions

2012-03-03 Thread John Sykes
Mike, nothing came.as per below John On 03/03/2012 16:13, Mike Alcock wrote: Sent from my iPhone On 3 Mar 2012, at 23:35, John Sykesjsy...@shaw.ca wrote: Dave, you said. I think you overseas fans do not realise quite how bad things are at ER !! Things have been bad at ER for

Re: [LU] Non LU: Fertility Question

2012-02-23 Thread John Sykes
I second that emotion On 23/02/2012 08:32, Nigel Sykes wrote: Post of the year! Betty lyricised: My dad, born in Swinnow, me born in Hyde Terrace, brother Steve born in Jimmys, brother Dave born in Swinnow, Alice born in Jimmys - that's why we are all Leeds fans. We support the team

[LU] Part LU part football elsewhere

2012-02-21 Thread John Sykes
All this talk of money and where it goes, brings me to several points. Realistically, how can the Premier League continue to operate unless there is some major shakeupi.e. some form of equality for the league's teams. Write down on paper the attendance figures for the 20 teams...and

[LU] Something to think about

2012-02-19 Thread JOHN SYKES
Thanksyour responses have been underwhelming. Sykes ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace

Re: [LU] Telegraph on Warnock appointment

2012-02-19 Thread JOHN SYKES
Has the page gone??? - Original Message - From: Richard Naef rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:10 Subject: [LU] Telegraph on Warnock appointment To: Leeds leedslist leedslist@gn.apc.org http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/leeds-

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