Recent content by ColourofFire

As much as I agree that FIFA loves everything that gets them an extra buck, I think for them this is mostly about just not stirring the pot. I doubt it makes them any money, broadcasting rights were sold well before this was decided, and a lot of broadcasters don't even do commercials during the...

Yes. It's just a commercial break. There's strong rumours that it is to please the US broadcasters and organisers. Hydration/heat breaks already existed before this, but they would be instated on a game-by-game basis during extreme conditions or by the ref team if they felt the players health...

Come on man, there's enough crappy Mmurican "soccer" takes without you adding to it... I mean, yeah, Czechia - South Africa was a pretty mediocre game to watch, but Switzerland - Bosnia made watching paint dry seem exciting even though it ended 4-1. If your only parameter is "THE ONE TEAM...

Yeah, England played well and Croatia doesn't have a whole lot to replace the aging golden generation. I'm actually quite surprised with how long they hung on and kept themselves in the game.

Hehehe, yeah a 1-0 win against Haiti is the bare minimum required to have at least some hope of staying in the tournament in that group. I saw part of the game, I think they might have a small chance of dragging Brazil to a draw if they have a good day, but I wouldn't be surprised if Morocco...

Brazil is not so unexpected. The Brazilian team isn't amazing, they've had a pretty rough qualification tournament, and Morocco has a really strong squad that could go far if things fall their way a bit. Cabo Verde was amazing, they really put their heart and soul into the game.

I'm kinda pissed with the way NL played. They've been having a bit of a shit streak now, and this game was no different. And some inexplicable subs. They really threw it. If they continue to play this lacklustre there's a good chance they won't even make it out of the group stage.

The commentator said the head coach never actually set foot on Haiti, all the players play outside of Haiti :o

Watched the Canada-Bosnia game last night, and the USA-Paraguay game this morning. Canada-Bosnia felt like watching some 2nd division relegation shitshow. Both teams have no business at the WC... USA was alright, they got a lot of physicality and energy, and if they get to put pressure further...

Kiira scraped the edge, but finally, after a lot of vet visits, meds, bloating and whatnot, she's on the mend! She's skinny as hell (and ravenous, which is new, she was never food motivated before), but she's super happy, energetic and enjoying life again! She's also resumed her normal habit...

In our old van, we just ripped out the broken old built in radio, replaced it with a wooden panel we made with a slot for a small bluetooth speaker and hooked up a USB thingy to power it. Having a cd player would be cool, but this is way more convenient, especially on holidays.

Thanks for the mojo all! Kiira has finally improved! She lost all of the fluid that was bloating her, when changing the diet and meds it just melted away. She lost 7kg in week and a half :eek: She's doing great now, but she's super skinny and constantly ravenous, which is a bit annoying. We're...

I've been quite preoccupied. Work is busy (but fun), spent an amazing month in Norway at CoGF's aunt and uncle's place. Had an absolute blast. But biggest thing right now is dealing with Kiira's PLE. It's been an ongoing problem, with loads of vet visits and whatnot, for nearly 3 months now...