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Stat Brother
13-11-2006, 19:39
Peacefully in his stable, this morning
was apparently surrounded by friends , family and Neeeiiiggghhhhhbours
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 19:44
for one awful moment, something henous came to mind....but it passed.
:lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol:
RIP big grey horse
Talking of which, who did the youth team get in the FA Cup next round
:ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy:
Seagullible
13-11-2006, 19:45
RIP :angel:
Stat Brother
13-11-2006, 19:47
Originally posted by Dougal
was apparently surrounded by friends , family and Neeeiiiggghhhhhbours
I do want to get on my high horse about that comment, so I can fit in with the grief chacers.
But I'm having to much of a chuckle about it.
So let's get this right.....4 more of our troops die in Iraq yet we have a thread about some grey haired old nag that's popped it's clogs???
4 blokes... RIP.
Horse...couldn't give a shit.
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 19:50
Originally posted by Stat Brother
I do want to get on my high horse about that comment, so I can fit in with the grief chacers.
But I'm having to much of a chuckle about it.
neigh neigh. Don'y upset thasef lad
:lolol: :lolol: :lolol:
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 19:51
I am fecking devasted by that, he was my favourite Horse ever. The 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup win is my favourite ever sporting moment :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :down: :down: :down: :down: :down: :down: :down: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :angel:
Originally posted by Bakesy
So let's get this right.....4 more of our troops die in Iraq yet we have a thread about some grey haired old nag that's popped it's clogs???
4 blokes... RIP.
Horse...couldn't give a shit.
Agreed, what was so special about this particular horse? (not having a go never heard of it)
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 19:52
Originally posted by Bakesy
So let's get this right.....4 more of our troops die in Iraq yet we have a thread about some grey haired old nag that's popped it's clogs???
4 blokes... RIP.
Horse...couldn't give a shit.
bang out of order
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 19:52
Originally posted by Bakesy
So let's get this right.....4 more of our troops die in Iraq yet we have a thread about some grey haired old nag that's popped it's clogs???
4 blokes... RIP.
Horse...couldn't give a shit.
Yes but the dog food manufacturers can !
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 19:52
this is surely the "mane" story of today
:lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol:
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 19:52
Originally posted by Redhead
Agreed, what was so special about this particular horse? (not having a go never heard of it)
As you seriously saying you never heard of Desert Orchid ???
must admit it was a shock , he appeared to be in a Stable situation
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 19:53
you are a bunch of sad pathetic indivduals, somes up NSC at the moment. no respect of anyone, anything or things that are special,
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 19:53
dont "saddle" yourself with too much grief mate
:lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol:
Stat Brother
13-11-2006, 19:54
Originally posted by Bakesy
So let's get this right.....4 more of our troops die in Iraq yet we have a thread about some grey haired old nag that's popped it's clogs???
4 blokes... RIP.
Horse...couldn't give a shit.
We have at least 1 thread about the troops, any more and I would have not only run the gaunlet of the grief chacers, but the f......... police, as well.
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
As you seriously saying you never heard of Desert Orchid ???
Yes I am seriously saying I've never heard of Desert Orchid. Like I said what is so amazing about this particular horse?
Trufflehound
13-11-2006, 19:55
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
bang out of order
If it upsets you, just have a good shout about it... until you start feeling a little horse.
pishhead
13-11-2006, 19:55
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
As you seriously saying you never heard of Desert Orchid ???
Not everyone knows everything about horseracing as you obviously do judging by the amount of sucess you have at the bookies!
:jester:
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 19:55
you are gettimng into a very "grey" area redhead
:lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol:
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 19:56
dave dissapointed in you mate, I thought you were above all the 11 year olds.
didn't that horse used to post on here?
Originally posted by Dave the Gaffer
Talking of which, who did the youth team get in the FA Cup next round
Brizzle City, away.
Trufflehound
13-11-2006, 19:58
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
dave dissapointed in you mate, I thought you were above all the 11 year olds.
Isn't that illegal ?!?! :eek:
Originally posted by afters
didn't that horse used to post on here? Dick Knight's nephew i believe........
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 19:58
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
dave dissapointed in you mate, I thought you were above all the 11 year olds.
I am really sorry
:down: :down: :down: :down: :down: :down: :down:
you inbox is full again BTW
Stat Brother
13-11-2006, 19:59
Originally posted by Redhead
Yes I am seriously saying I've never heard of Desert Orchid. Like I said what is so amazing about this particular horse?
He was a great big, nearly white horse, who loved all the attention, & really desperated wanted to win the big races.
Very much a hero and in him prime was more recognisable than the then Chancellor, Norman LaMont.
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 19:59
At least by discussing his demise we are not sitting on the "fence" and taking the " bit between our teeth"
:lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol:
Trufflehound
13-11-2006, 20:00
Originally posted by Stat Brother
He .... wanted to win the big races.
Now he's dead are they going to rename him "Winalot"?
its not even someone's pet...who cares?
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 20:01
Originally posted by afters
didn't that horse used to post on here?
I refer my honorable friend to the answer I gave earlier
for one awful moment, something henous came to mind....but it passed.
Stat Brother
13-11-2006, 20:01
Originally posted by Stat Brother
He was a great big, nearly white horse, who loved all the attention, & really desperately wanted to win the big races.
Very much a hero and in him prime was more recognisable than the then Chancellor, Norman LaMont.
Originally posted by Stat Brother
He was a great big, nearly white horse, who loved all the attention, & really desperated wanted to win the big races.
Very much a hero and in him prime was more recognisable than the then Chancellor, Norman LaMont.
So Desert Orchid was basically a grey/white racing horse? Did he/she ever win the national or the derby?
Guinness Boy
13-11-2006, 20:02
Gubbers loss is Super Glue's gain
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 20:02
cheltenham gold cup a few times
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 20:02
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
you are a bunch of sad pathetic indivduals, somes up NSC at the moment. no respect of anyone, anything or things that are special,
I think you need to get off your high horse, its just another hurdle but you'll get over it. No need to saddle us with your unbridled love, we won't take a fence.
pishhead
13-11-2006, 20:06
I think he's being a bit a hoof about the whole situation.
Guinness Boy
13-11-2006, 20:07
I think it's disgusting that you're all jockying to make jokes about the handicapped
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 20:08
Because it is an animal , it has no worth to mankind whatsover, it is just good for dog food ( NSC philosophy ). The fact is was loved by millions of race fans and was a unique character who had a never give up attitude ( nearly said never say die but thought that would give an excuse for a hilarious joke ) he was a very special animal. He won 4 King George races in a row and the Cheltenham Gold cup and countless other big races. He was invited to lead the Gold cup horses allow the turf at cheltenham which he did do until this year. The old fella knew he was at cheltenham and would have raced at 26 if he was allowed to. A real character.
He nearly died at 14 with colic but made a miraculous recovery and was a fondly remember horse thats courage and spirit was a joy to see. He was a celebrity opening supermarkets and shows.
I like many others thought his win at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989 was the greatest ever sporting moment. He simply refused to be beaten with ground against him in the hardest jumping race of the year and was 2 lenghts down and tiring in the final furlong but summoned the strength to win on the line was truely wonderful.
but hey its only a horse, lots of childish jokes to be made and take the piss out of people.
NSC really is shit nowadays.
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 20:09
Originally posted by Guinness Boy
Gubbers loss is Super Glue's gain
you are a disgrace
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
Because it is an animal , it has no worth to mankind whatsover, it is just good for dog food ( NSC philosophy ). The fact is was loved by millions of race fans and was a unique character who had a never give up attitude ( nearly said never say die but thought that would give an excuse for a hilarious joke ) he was a very special animal. He won 4 King George races in a row and the Cheltenham Gold cup and countless other big races. He was invited to lead the Gold cup horses allow the turf at cheltenham which he did do until this year. The old fella knew he was at cheltenham and would have raced at 26 if he was allowed to. A real character.
He nearly died at 14 with colic but made a miraculous recovery and was a fondly remember horse thats courage and spirit was a joy to see. He was a celebrity opening supermarkets and shows.
I like many others thought his win at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989 was the greatest ever sporting moment. He simply refused to be beaten with ground against him in the hardest jumping race of the year and was 2 lenghts down and tiring in the final furlong but summoned the strength to win on the line was truely wonderful.
but hey its only a horse, lots of childish jokes to be made and take the piss out of people.
NSC really is shit nowadays.
awwwwww
Albion Rob
13-11-2006, 20:11
He was a fine horse, shame he couldn't stick around furlong.
Stat Brother
13-11-2006, 20:11
The 1989 GC, would have to go into my, up dating of the 100 great sporting moments thread, from a few days ago.
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 20:11
Lordy lordy, it's only a horse! Gareth, are you vegetarian? Because if you feel this strongly about animals, it'd be a bit strong of you not to be.
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 20:11
Obituary: Desert Orchid
After retirement Desert Orchid became a regular at charity events
Desert Orchid, or simply 'Dessie' to his millions of fans, created history by becoming the only horse to win the King George VI Chase four times.
The sight of the grey flying over the fences at Kempton Park or Cheltenham was one of the most memorable in National Hunt racing.
And when he won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989, three cheers rang out among his thousands of adoring followers as he was being unsaddled.
Yet his success nearly did not happen.
He fell at the first in a novice hurdle at Kempton in 1983 and when he took ages to get to his feet, it seemed the race might have been his last.
Desert Orchid was a grey gelding by Grey Mirage out of Flower Child. After initially impressing as a novice, his early career was undistinguished.
In 1984-85 he won only one out of eight starts - he was pulled up in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Chepstow and, on his final outing of the season, fell at Ascot.
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That changed his fortunes was switching to bigger fences. On Boxing Day at Kempton in 1986, he ran out a spectacular 15-length winner over Door Latch.
One of his best seasons was in 1988. After winning the South West Pattern Chase at Wincanton, Dessie went on to take the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown, before his second King George at Kempton on Boxing Day.
He then landed the Victor Chandler at Ascot and the Gainsborough Chase at Sandown.
Desert Orchid won 34 of his 70 races
But his career highlight came at the 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup, a longer race than he was used to. The rain and snow had fallen relentlessly at Cheltenham, making the going heavy.
Not only did he not like the conditions, he also did not like left-handed courses.
A crowd of more than 58,000 witnessed Desert Orchid's huge effort in overhauling the mud-loving Yahoo up the long hill to the finish.
After his length-and-a-half victory, Dessie's rider, Simon Sherwood, said: "I've never known a horse so brave. He hated every step of the way in the ground and dug as deep as he could possibly go."
He was 4-6 favourite for the King George again the following Boxing Day, and did not disappoint.
Third place in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1990 preceded his convincing win in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, despite being given the top weight of 12 stone.
Then, once again on his annual Boxing Day outing at Kempton Park, he won his historic fourth King George.
Dessie retired in December 1991 and survived a life-threatening operation the following year.
He became a regular at charity events all over the country, and was included in the pageant for the Queen Mother's 90th birthday celebrations.
Desert Orchid won 34 of his 70 starts, amassing £650,000 in prize money.
He was loved as the most talented chaser of his era, and was a great advertisement for the sport of steeplechasing.
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 20:12
Originally posted by Man of Harveys
Lordy lordy, it's only a horse! Gareth, are you vegetarian? Because if you feel this strongly about animals, it'd be a bit strong of you not to be.
point missed entirely
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
After retirement Desert Orchid became a regular at charity events
gawd bless him
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 20:14
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
point missed entirely
Point to point missed entirely? :)
Albion Rob
13-11-2006, 20:18
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
I am fecking devasted by that, he was my favourite Horse ever. The 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup win is my favourite ever sporting moment :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :down: :down: :down: :down: :down: :down: :down: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :angel:
Eh? Better than the playoff final? Better than Zamora's goal at Peterborough? Better than the 1983 FA Cup semi final win?
Man, you really DO love horses, don't you?
Here, have a sugar cube.
*extends sickly sweet hand to Garth*
Wow that must have been one fast horse to win all those races. Sorry US.
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 20:20
Originally posted by Man of Harveys
Point to point missed entirely? :)
You've flat out missed the point, I think you could be Horse Raceist ! I think this post is passed.
El Presidente
13-11-2006, 20:26
Crumbs, for one horrible moment I thought someone had wanked themselves to death watching the FA Cup goals loop on the BBC.
Albion Rob
13-11-2006, 20:28
Originally posted by El Presidente
Crumbs, for one horrible moment I thought someone had wanked themselves to death watching the FA Cup goals loop on the BBC.
Genuine LOL.
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 20:28
Look if you were in Desert Orchid's shoes .....
You'd walk funny !
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
Because it is an animal , it has no worth to mankind whatsover, it is just good for dog food ( NSC philosophy ). The fact is was loved by millions of race fans and was a unique character who had a never give up attitude ( nearly said never say die but thought that would give an excuse for a hilarious joke ) he was a very special animal. He won 4 King George races in a row and the Cheltenham Gold cup and countless other big races. He was invited to lead the Gold cup horses allow the turf at cheltenham which he did do until this year. The old fella knew he was at cheltenham and would have raced at 26 if he was allowed to. A real character.
He nearly died at 14 with colic but made a miraculous recovery and was a fondly remember horse thats courage and spirit was a joy to see. He was a celebrity opening supermarkets and shows.
I like many others thought his win at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989 was the greatest ever sporting moment. He simply refused to be beaten with ground against him in the hardest jumping race of the year and was 2 lenghts down and tiring in the final furlong but summoned the strength to win on the line was truely wonderful.
but hey its only a horse, lots of childish jokes to be made and take the piss out of people.
NSC really is shit nowadays. Quite right Glover. :angel:
Trufflehound
13-11-2006, 20:30
I think this thread is ready for the knacker's yard.
Meade's_Ball
13-11-2006, 20:31
My favourite horse was Dobbin, the carpet-skin transporter with evil in his hooves and a dwarf hidden in his legs.
Originally posted by Dougal
was apparently surrounded by friends , family and Neeeiiiggghhhhhbours
:lolol:
Silent Bob
13-11-2006, 20:35
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
point missed entirely So it's ok to eat animals but not to make a pun about a dead animal, because it was popular?
Originally posted by El Presidente
Crumbs, for one horrible moment I thought someone had wanked themselves to death watching the FA Cup goals loop on the BBC.
HAHAHAHAHA
:lolol::lolol:
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
Because it is an animal , it has no worth to mankind whatsover, it is just good for dog food ( NSC philosophy ). The fact is was loved by millions of race fans and was a unique character who had a never give up attitude ( nearly said never say die but thought that would give an excuse for a hilarious joke ) he was a very special animal. He won 4 King George races in a row and the Cheltenham Gold cup and countless other big races. He was invited to lead the Gold cup horses allow the turf at cheltenham which he did do until this year. The old fella knew he was at cheltenham and would have raced at 26 if he was allowed to. A real character.
He nearly died at 14 with colic but made a miraculous recovery and was a fondly remember horse thats courage and spirit was a joy to see. He was a celebrity opening supermarkets and shows.
I like many others thought his win at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989 was the greatest ever sporting moment. He simply refused to be beaten with ground against him in the hardest jumping race of the year and was 2 lenghts down and tiring in the final furlong but summoned the strength to win on the line was truely wonderful.
but hey its only a horse, lots of childish jokes to be made and take the piss out of people.
NSC really is shit nowadays.
:dunce: and you've just proved it!
Raphael Meade
13-11-2006, 21:20
Originally posted by El Presidente
Crumbs, for one horrible moment I thought someone had wanked themselves to death watching the FA Cup goals loop on the BBC.
the first time ive been bothered to post in MONTHS. :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol: :lolol:
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 21:22
Is it me or is it just a horse?
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 21:24
Originally posted by Les Biehn
Is it me or is it just a horse?
I don't know. Answer this question, then we'll know: are you dead too?
tedebear
13-11-2006, 21:28
I think in Australia it was a national holiday when Phar Lap died (was mysteriously killed some say)... Its a shame that people on here no longer respect anyone elses feelings for a particular subject...
Just because it means nothing to you - doesn't mean it means nothing to someone else...
Just imagine if that was YOUR horse?
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 21:28
Originally posted by Man of Harveys
I don't know. Answer this question, then we'll know: are you dead too?
Shit, I don't know.
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 21:28
carry on if it amuses you
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 21:29
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
carry on if it amuses you
What are you getting so worked up about US?
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 21:37
Because the horse was quite dear to me with some wonderful memories of great races and happy days and I am upset it has died. I have several wonderful singed prints and photos of the horse at home. To hear " jokes " about glue and dog food is incredibly disrectful and pretty shitty really
Stll hey ho its only a horse it deserved to die
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 21:39
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
Because the horse was quite dear to me with some wonderful memories of great races and happy days and I am upset it has died. I have several wonderful singed prints and photos of the horse at home. To hear " jokes " about glue and dog food is incredibly disrectful and pretty shitty really
Stll hey ho its only a horse it deserved to die
I don't think people thought it deserved to die but animals do die. So people have made a few jokes, its not like they were cracking gags about it breaking a leg and being put down. Just a few horsey jokes.
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 21:41
Aw, I'm sorry - but animals die sooner than people, which is always sad. People are very respectful on her when people's pets die, for example.
How did the horse sign your prints?
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
I have several wonderful signed prints and photos of the horse at home.
How do you know if the signature is authentic? It could of been any horse's hoofprint.
London Irish
13-11-2006, 21:41
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
Because it is an animal , it has no worth to mankind whatsover, it is just good for dog food ( NSC philosophy ). The fact is was loved by millions of race fans and was a unique character who had a never give up attitude ( nearly said never say die but thought that would give an excuse for a hilarious joke ) he was a very special animal. He won 4 King George races in a row and the Cheltenham Gold cup and countless other big races. He was invited to lead the Gold cup horses allow the turf at cheltenham which he did do until this year. The old fella knew he was at cheltenham and would have raced at 26 if he was allowed to. A real character.
He nearly died at 14 with colic but made a miraculous recovery and was a fondly remember horse thats courage and spirit was a joy to see. He was a celebrity opening supermarkets and shows.
I like many others thought his win at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989 was the greatest ever sporting moment. He simply refused to be beaten with ground against him in the hardest jumping race of the year and was 2 lenghts down and tiring in the final furlong but summoned the strength to win on the line was truely wonderful.
but hey its only a horse, lots of childish jokes to be made and take the piss out of people.
NSC really is shit nowadays.
Good post, but you are fighting a losing battle against a postmodernist influenced culture that trivialises every higher feeling and emotion.
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 21:42
Originally posted by Man of Harveys
How did the horse sign your prints?
I'm sorry but that is fucking funny.:lolol: :lolol:
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 21:42
if the thread was about a human being or great human sportstar would people post louds of direspectful things and jokes about their death and belittle people who had good memories of them ?. I think not, its just a horse, I suppose it depends on whether you think animals have any value to mankind
Moshe Gariani
13-11-2006, 21:44
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
if the thread was about a human being or great human sportstar would people post louds of direspectful things and jokes about their death and belittle people who had good memories of them ?. good point... some of his family might be reading this
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 21:46
this thread actually makes me very sad about the state of people in this country, there is no feeling or empathy or sadness at something bad, its just an opportunity to take the piss especially if someone goes against the hilarious piss taking and hilarious jokes and says I liked that horse I am sad, even better, you see it everywhere you go , LI posted the only sensible post and what he says is right.
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 21:46
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
if the thread was about a human being or great human sportstar would people post louds of direspectful things and jokes about their death and belittle people who had good memories of them ?. I think not, its just a horse, I suppose it depends on whether you think animals have any value to mankind
I have no interest in any sort of animal but I respect all living things. I think the point is when anything dies it is kind of a reminder of your mortality and means that people will make light of that to deal with it. Not saying that the people cracking gags are doing it so as they won't burst into tears, just that it is a reminder we all die and the best way to deal with it is with a sense of humour.
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 21:46
Originally posted by Moshe Gariani
good point... some of his family might be reading this
Ricky Gervais is looking for a co writer for Extra's 3
tedebear
13-11-2006, 21:47
Originally posted by Les Biehn
Not saying that the people cracking gags are doing it so as they won't burst into tears, just that it is a reminder we all die and the best way to deal with it is with a sense of humour.
Ah well - I don't think I'd be laughing if it were my horse, best way to deal with it or not...
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 21:48
but if a human died would you get someone saying " he'll be worm food soon ", this started as a respectful thread of a great equine sporting legend and had shown exactly how many utter tossers post on NSC now.
Moshe Gariani
13-11-2006, 21:49
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
this started as a respectful thread of a great equine sporting legend and had shown exactly how many utter tossers post on NSC now. :lolol:
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 21:50
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
but if a human died would you get someone saying " he'll be worm food soon ", this started as a respectful thread of a great equine sporting legend and had shown exactly how many utter tossers post on NSC now.
Depends on whether that human was an animal doesn't it ?
Meade's_Ball
13-11-2006, 21:50
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
Because the horse was quite dear to me with some wonderful memories of great races and happy days and I am upset it has died. I have several wonderful singed prints and photos of the horse at home. To hear " jokes " about glue and dog food is incredibly disrectful and pretty shitty really
Stll hey ho its only a horse it deserved to die
Which other horses do you wish least to die?
Originally posted by bhaexpress
I think you could be Horse Raceist !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/images/halloween/lisa-shadak9.jpg
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 21:51
Originally posted by tedebear
Ah well - I don't think I'd be laughing if it were my horse, best way to deal with it or not...
Thats my point though. Most people have no emotion connection with the horse, it is more to do with say an intellectual or cultural reaction to death as an abstract concept that we as humans have to face. (i'm not even sure what I said makes sense, well it does to me but not sure it will to anyone else)
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
but if a human died would you get someone saying " he'll be worm food soon ", this started as a respectful thread of a great equine sporting legend and had shown exactly how many utter tossers post on NSC now.
:lolol:
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 21:51
Originally posted by Meade's_Ball
Which other horses do you wish least to die?
oh just feck off idiot
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 21:51
Originally posted by Gazwag
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/images/halloween/lisa-shadak9.jpg
:lolol: :lolol: :lolol:
Originally posted by London Irish
Good post, but you are fighting a losing battle against a postmodernist influenced culture that trivialises every higher feeling and emotion.
i'd have thought this thread demonstrates exactly the opposite: that our "postmodern culture" encourages such drivel as emotional gushing at the death of a horse.
lady di syndrome at its worst
CHAPPERS
13-11-2006, 21:54
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
Because the horse was quite dear to me with some wonderful memories of great races and happy days and I am upset it has died. I have several wonderful singed prints and photos of the horse at home. To hear " jokes " about glue and dog food is incredibly disrectful and pretty shitty really
Stll hey ho its only a horse it deserved to die
Not meaning to take the piss or owt but how does a horse sign a photo? Does someone sign it for him? I don't get it?
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38788000/jpg/_38788201_dessie203.jpg
tedebear
13-11-2006, 21:55
Oh for gods sake - you lot need to find lives....
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 21:55
Originally posted by Moshe Gariani
good point... some of his family might be reading this
??? Look at the HURT on its face at the printout of this thread. Have a heart, good people.
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http://retiredhorses.org.uk/zimg/cartoon/reading-newspaper.jpg
Meade's_Ball
13-11-2006, 21:55
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
oh just feck off idiot
You what?
I just wondered of your list, cockknocker. To see what the value is to you and why, instead of the chosen drama of your victimisation, this hurts.
Trufflehound
13-11-2006, 21:57
Originally posted by ChapmansThe Saviour
Not meaning to take the piss or owt but how does a horse sign a photo? Does someone sign it for him? I don't get it?
Read the post again. It wasn't signed, it was singed.
Don't let horses play with matches I say.
CHAPPERS
13-11-2006, 21:58
Originally posted by Trufflehound
Read the post again. It wasn't signed, it was singed.
Don't let horses play with matches I say.
My mistake.
:rolleyes:
Guinness Boy
13-11-2006, 21:58
Originally posted by London Irish
a postmodernist influenced culture that trivialises every higher feeling and emotion.
Guardian reader speak for having a sense of humour I presume?
Commander
13-11-2006, 21:59
Originally posted by Meade's_Ball
You what?
I just wondered of your list, cockknocker. To see what the value is to you and why, instead of the chosen drama of your victimisation, this hurts.
Ooooh, I've never seen MB angry before!
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 22:01
Makes me laugh some people getting upset at the passing of a very successful horse who has lived a long and pleasant life for a horse. Why not get upset about the horses that regularly get put down after falling. What happens to all the horses who don't win races ? End up as Pedigree chum don't they ?
Why not feel sorry for them ? Fact is most people who are followers of 'The Sport of Kings' couldn't care less about any animal if they don't make money out of it, spare me the crocodile tears.
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 22:02
I don't mind admitting it: I cried at the bit when the horse had a heart attack in National Lampoon's Animal House. So very sad - and it was only meant to be blanks but it had a heart attack and they were shouting "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" afterwards and running away. :jester: :jester: :jester:
London Irish
13-11-2006, 22:04
Originally posted by afters
i'd have thought this thread demonstrates exactly the opposite: that our "postmodern culture" encourages such drivel as emotional gushing at the death of a horse.
lady di syndrome at its worst
Pretty flabby parallel, we haven't seen the whole of NSC bow down in a spurious grief at something they had little connection with just to fit in with the popular mood, we've seen one or two (at most) posters express sadness at the death of a horse whose career they avidly followed. What harm is there in respecting that.
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 22:06
Originally posted by London Irish
Pretty flabby parallel, we haven't seen the whole of NSC bow down in a spurious grief at something they had little connection with just to fit in with the popular mood, we've seen one or two (at most) posters express sadness at the death of a horse whose career they avidly followed. What harm is there in respecting that.
Agreed. That's just so typical of the "dumb is cool" mood which is so prevalent these days.
Commander
13-11-2006, 22:07
Originally posted by London Irish
Pretty flabby parallel, we haven't seen the whole of NSC bow down in a spurious grief at something they had little connection with just to fit in with the popular mood, we've seen one or two (at most) posters express sadness at the death of a horse whose career they avidly followed. What harm is there in respecting that.
A fair point.
Meade's_Ball
13-11-2006, 22:07
Originally posted by Commander
Ooooh, I've never seen MB angry before!
:)
I am not really angry. Just like to have a touch of depth from US rather than receive his protective condemnation and refusal to mention anything that doesn't show his torture and love for a beast that runs faster than another and how everyone is against him and it.
Or how i am against him and it.
I do hate the real Spielberg though.
And today recovered enough to maybe seethe publicly. :)
London Irish
13-11-2006, 22:09
Originally posted by Guinness Boy
Guardian reader speak for having a sense of humour I presume?
Sun reader universal excuse for lame comedy I presume? :thumbsup:
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 22:09
LI is spot on. This was a respectful post for a great horse who died. He lived a full and happy life and 27 is a reasonable age. But just because he lived a reasonable age and had a happy life does that mean you are not meant to be upset at a creature who gave lots of joy and excitement in the prime of his career dying. If someone posts Aunty Ethel died she was 90, should I post ah well the worms will be happy and she lived to 90 so fecking what, stop moaning.
I will not be wearing a black armband and crying myself to sleep tonight, just sad to see a wonderful creature leave us. Whats the fucking problem with that.
Originally posted by Man of Harveys
Agreed. That's just so typical of the "dumb is cool" mood which is so prevalent these days.
he hasn't called me that for months!
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 22:12
Will there be a minutes silence?
Meade's_Ball
13-11-2006, 22:12
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
I will not be wearing a black armband and crying myself to sleep tonight, just sad to see a wonderful creature leave us. Whats the fucking problem with that.
I doubt anyone has a problem with you feeling sad. I am sorry you feel something precious has finished.
London Irish
13-11-2006, 22:14
Originally posted by London Irish
lame comedy And before someone reins me in, that horse pun wasn't intentional :blush:
Trufflehound
13-11-2006, 22:15
Originally posted by London Irish
And before someone reins me in, that horse pun wasn't intentional :blush:
Unlike that one...
hans kraay fan club
13-11-2006, 22:15
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
LI is spot on. This was a respectful post for a great horse who died. He lived a full and happy life and 27 is a reasonable age. But just because he lived a reasonable age and had a happy life does that mean you are not meant to be upset at a creature who gave lots of joy and excitement in the prime of his career dying. If someone posts Aunty Ethel died she was 90, should I post ah well the worms will be happy and she lived to 90 so fecking what, stop moaning.
I will not be wearing a black armband and crying myself to sleep tonight, just sad to see a wonderful creature leave us. Whats the fucking problem with that.
Get over yourself. Nobody doubts that you are sad that a truly great horse has passed away. At the same time, you are assuming that other people will feel the same way. A lot of us don't care much. Live with it.
tedebear
13-11-2006, 22:16
Originally posted by Man of Harveys
Will there be a minutes silence?
On here? God I hope so - a minute without anyone posting drivel would be incredible...
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 22:16
*amazed no-one's said this yet*
At least the burgers at Withdean might be cheaper
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 22:19
I don't give a shit if you don't give a shit but why post " jokes " and shit about someone / something, someone else regarded highly, get over yourself post on the numerous other juvenile threads available elsewhere
anyway life is too short ( chance for a joke there ) to be wasted it discussing this with people who have no empathy with anything
seven stands
13-11-2006, 22:19
come on everyone why the long faces. take your blinkers off
tedebear
13-11-2006, 22:20
Originally posted by hans kraay fan club
Get over yourself. Nobody doubts that you are sad that a truly great horse has passed away. At the same time, you are assuming that other people will feel the same way. A lot of us don't care much. Live with it.
Jesus - how cruel can you get? Sorry mate your pet died - live with it?
Fuck this place for a joke today!
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 22:20
Originally posted by London Irish
And before someone reins me in, that horse pun wasn't intentional :blush:
So how come you can make gags. Is that not a bit disrespectful?
hans kraay fan club
13-11-2006, 22:22
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
I don't give a shit if you don't give a shit but why post " jokes " and shit about someone / something, someone else regarded highly, get over yourself post on the numerous other juvenile threads available elsewhere
anyway life is too short ( chance for a joke there ) to be wasted it discussing this with people who have no empathy with anything
I think you need to calm down a little, to be honest.
I personally have lots of 'empathy' with plenty of things.
Have you considered that it is your overeaction thta has fanned the flames of this. Nobody actually thinks it funny that the bloody horse died. Some however think it a little amusing that you are getting so uptight about a few throwaway comments.
granny weatherwax
13-11-2006, 22:23
Originally posted by El Presidente
Crumbs, for one horrible moment I thought someone had wanked themselves to death watching the FA Cup goals loop on the BBC.
I think that is the funniest thing posted on NSC ever - FACT
gareth, I am truly sorry I offended you.
:down: :down: :down:
jonny.rainbow
13-11-2006, 22:24
I think it's time to put this thread to rest.
Talk about flogging a dead horse.
:nono:
Guinness Boy
13-11-2006, 22:24
Originally posted by hans kraay fan club
I think you need to calm down a little, to be honest.
I personally have lots of 'empathy' with plenty of things.
Have you considered that it is your overeaction thta has fanned the flames of this. Nobody actually thinks it funny that the bloody horse died. Some however think it a little amusing that you are getting so uptight about a few throwaway comments.
Exactly. Sorry US but you bring this on yourself time and time again.
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 22:25
Originally posted by hans kraay fan club
Have you considered that it is your overeaction thta has fanned the flames of this. Nobody actually thinks it funny that the bloody horse died. Some however think it a little amusing that you are getting so uptight about a few throwaway comments.
That is rather to sensible an assessment for this thread.
Common as Mook
13-11-2006, 22:26
NSC GOLD.
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
but if a human died would you get someone saying " he'll be worm food soon ", this started as a respectful thread of a great equine sporting legend and had shown exactly how many utter tossers post on NSC now.
you're on a fucking wind up aren't ya?
Uncle Buck
13-11-2006, 22:26
4.7
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 22:29
http://www.mischiefblue.co.uk/dessie.html
Passed on a true legend. A sad day.
Can anyone else see that top left or should I lower the dosage of my mediation?
eastlondonseagull
13-11-2006, 22:30
BRING BACK THE GOLDSTONE FLOODLIGHT :angry:
Silent Bob
13-11-2006, 22:31
Originally posted by Redhead
Can anyone else see that top left or should I lower the dosage of my mediation? A fitting tribute. :clap:
Silent Bob
13-11-2006, 22:33
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
http://www.mischiefblue.co.uk/dessie.html
Passed on a true legend. A sad day. Why is it so sad?
At 27 I'd say he had a pretty good run, wouldn't you? Everybody/thing dies, that includes horses...
London Irish
13-11-2006, 22:35
Originally posted by Les Biehn
So how come you can make gags. Is that not a bit disrespectful?
No, because the butt of the joke was clearly me for not thinking about the words I used originally. Trust you to twist it :rolleyes:
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 22:36
Originally posted by Silent Bob
Why is it so sad?
At 27 I'd say he had a pretty good run, wouldn't you? Everybody/thing dies, that includes horses...
Don't start Uncle S off again, he really has the bit between his teeth now.
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 22:37
Originally posted by London Irish
No, because the butt of the joke was clearly me for not thinking about the words I used originally. Trust you to twist it :rolleyes:
Twist what? You made a horse joke, something that a few others have done and yet you seem to be suggesting that those that did were being disrespectful. Am I wrong?
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 22:40
Originally posted by Silent Bob
Why is it so sad?
At 27 I'd say he had a pretty good run, wouldn't you? Everybody/thing dies, that includes horses...
FOR FUCKS SAKE :shootself
ARE YOU THICK OR WHAT ???
seven stands
13-11-2006, 22:42
be a shame not seeing him at away games again
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 22:42
thats quite funny ;)
Commander
13-11-2006, 22:42
Originally posted by Common as Mook
NSC GOLD.
Seconded.
Silent Bob
13-11-2006, 22:42
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
FOR FUCKS SAKE :shootself
ARE YOU THICK OR WHAT ??? That doesn't really answer my question.
Originally posted by London Irish
Pretty flabby parallel, we haven't seen the whole of NSC bow down in a spurious grief at something they had little connection with just to fit in with the popular mood, we've seen one or two (at most) posters express sadness at the death of a horse whose career they avidly followed. What harm is there in respecting that.
Flabby? Your argument here, my friend, is morbidly obese. And it comes from you, our boards most vociferous debater. You can always respect someone's position without feeling the need to temper your own reponse.
The most pertinent question asked here to US was: are you a vegetarian? He said this missed the point, which is laughable. Answer the questions US, do you eat animals? Is your respect for animals evident only when they are manipulated for human enjoyment?
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
thats quite funny ;)
What the photo? I think you'll find that it's cruel.
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 22:47
I will explain this only once I will try and use simple language that the thicko's can understand.
Yes Desert Orchid was " only a horse " yes worse things happen in Iraq every hour, but many people will be saddened at the passing on of a equine legend. This is a football forum I can only equate it to the death of George Best for example or a similar massive football star. people will be sad, they will remember great sporting achievements and will toast and be sad. There are no doubt horse racing forums in the country with hundreds of distraught horse racing fans today, people on NSC cannot relate to that, they cannot emapthise with it , but just because you do not understand why disrespect.
That is my last word on the subject I am pleased his death has brought so much joy to everyone and the opportunity to post so many utterly side splitting gags :clap:
London Irish
13-11-2006, 22:49
Originally posted by hans kraay fan club
Have you considered that it is your overeaction thta has fanned the flames of this.
I'm sure the slightly overblown style that US employs deliberately invites banter, and he would be mortified if everyone ignored his provocations :)
But the subject matter of this thread, it should have been left to memories of this remarkable horse - I know little about DO but would be interested to learn why he is he held in such great esteem, instead we get the usual "let's take the piss out of Spielberg stuff" - see hundreds of other NSC threads. Dull.
Nice touch the picture at the top, whoever did it :clap: :clap: :clap:
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
This is a football forum I can only equate it to the death of George Best for example
I seem to remember the same 'play on words' jokes on here when he died too.
It's just the way NSC is.
Withdean Wanderer
13-11-2006, 22:50
Originally posted by Uncle Buck
4.7
'sake:lolol:
Quality thread, even if the news it involves is sad!!
Man of Harveys
13-11-2006, 22:50
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
There are no doubt horse racing forums in the country with hundreds of distraught horse racing fans today,
Are there REALLY? :lolol:
I'm sorry, I don't mean to be rude.
jonny.rainbow
13-11-2006, 22:51
It seems Horses aren't so different from humans after all.
http://www.geocities.com/davemhoward/afterwards1.jpg
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 22:51
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
I will explain this only once I will try and use simple language that the thicko's can understand.
Yes Desert Orchid was " only a horse " yes worse things happen in Iraq every hour, but many people will be saddened at the passing on of a equine legend. This is a football forum I can only equate it to the death of George Best for example or a similar massive football star. people will be sad, they will remember great sporting achievements and will toast and be sad. There are no doubt horse racing forums in the country with hundreds of distraught horse racing fans today, people on NSC cannot relate to that, they cannot emapthise with it , but just because you do not understand why disrespect.
That is my last word on the subject I am pleased his death has brought so much joy to everyone and the opportunity to post so many utterly side splitting gags :clap:
Its not Dessie's passing that has caused jocularity but more your rather OTT response to the banter. At no time has the animal been defamed or insulted but somehow you have taken offence.
BUTTERBALL
13-11-2006, 22:54
Dessie was a great horse and an equine ambassador for Racing. At 27 he had a great innings and was still doing the 'personal appearance' circuit as late at this spring. He looked well but very shaggy in his coat.
Best Mate last year, however, was a great shame. At 10, he was a three time Gold Cup winner who never got to enjoy a well earned retirement.
It's funny but jump horses become like old friends. The public do not seem to hold flat horses in the same affection.
CHAPPERS
13-11-2006, 22:54
Originally posted by Uncle Spielberg
This is a football forum I can only equate it to the death of George Best for example or a similar massive football star.
Except Desert Orchid wasn't a wife beating ****.
Originally posted by ChapmansThe Saviour
Except Desert Orchid wasn't a wife beating ****.
or was he?
bhaexpress
13-11-2006, 22:56
Originally posted by Redhead
or was he?
No, he never married because as a jumper he'd had the ultimate snip.
Stat Brother
13-11-2006, 22:57
Originally posted by Common as Mook
NSC GOLD.
That can't be so, a thread started by lil'old me requested to go into the hallowed halls of NSC gold.
(Can't think of a horsey pun, as I do just fall on the GG side of this fence)
London Irish
13-11-2006, 22:58
Originally posted by Les Biehn
Twist what? You made a horse joke, something that a few others have done and yet you seem to be suggesting that those that did were being disrespectful. Am I wrong?
Yes, you are. As I already have explained once, the butt of the joke was myself for carelessly using such a horse pun. Fascinating although this deconstruction of my posts are to you, this will be my last reply to you (in case you are in mood for a spat) because I don't want to divert the rightful focus of this thread away from memories of Desert Orchard and why he had a special place in the affections of horseracing fans.
Les Biehn
13-11-2006, 22:59
Originally posted by London Irish
Yes, you are. As I already have explaned, the butt of the joke was myself for carelessly using such a horse pun. Fascinating although this deconstruction of my posts are to you, this will be my last reply to you because I don't want to divert the rightful focus of this thread away from memories of Desert Orchard and why he had a special place in the affections of horseracing fans.
:lolol: You do talk some utter shite.
Uncle Spielberg
13-11-2006, 22:59
nice touch to show the super Orchid by bozza although fleetingly it was a nice touch, if it was left for long it would have invited more piss taking opportunities. I did hold a great deal of affection for Dessie and travelled across the country in the late 80's to see him run. I don;t agree that the horse had not be defamed jokes about dog food and glue I find pretty insulting to a creature who had a great spirit and was a joy to watch in his prime. I will always remember the fantastic 1989 Gold cup win.
Trufflehound
13-11-2006, 23:00
Originally posted by hans kraay fan club
Nobody actually thinks it funny that the bloody horse died. Some however think it a little amusing that you are getting so uptight about a few throwaway comments.
:clap: :clap: :clap:
Will I win friends and influence people if I suggest that th'orse coulda been taken to Africa first, as there are other animals STARVING there that have to eat young elephants.
An old codger of a 'orse would have gone down well, and I think it would have APPRECIATED the natural death.
....and it would ensure that he wouldn't end up as :braders:
Guinness Boy
13-11-2006, 23:16
Originally posted by Stat Brother
That can't be so, a thread started by lil'old me requested to go into the hallowed halls of NSC gold.
(Can't think of a horsey pun, as I do just fall on the GG side of this fence)
OK best 'unintentional' pun of the day. Is it
a) Stat Brother's falling at the fence or
B) LI's 'reign' gag.
Superb unintentional comedy work.
PILTDOWN MAN
13-11-2006, 23:35
Originally posted by London Irish
Good post, but you are fighting a losing battle against a postmodernist influenced culture that trivialises every higher feeling and emotion.
WTF:ohmy:
You crack me up with self opinionated clap trap.
It is sad that a horse, known to many, has died, but get real.
As a previous post says what about those horses that are shot on the course or those retired horses that make a steady trot to the knackers yard! DO only survived this fate because of his success. He was still making money for his owners right to the end. The only person I feel really sorry for is the stable hand who devoted their time for a pittence.
For the record the trainers etc of this sport of kings run very close to cruelty in their methods and I for one would like to see closer monitoring of the racing yards. A RSPA inspector who had to attend to an incident with our horses said that one of the best known trainers regularly removes/drains half of the horses blood three days prior to a race. This is so the horse goes into overdrive in blood production and the new blood is of a higher oxygen content. This apparently helps the stamina. I was shocked to hear this but he said though it not right it not considered abuse.
Finally speaking from experiance of horse owners after the initial sadness of the death of a horse the very next thourght is usually "how the fuck are we going to move that!" especially if it happened in the stable.
London Irish
13-11-2006, 23:44
Originally posted by PILTDOWN MAN
WTF:ohmy:
You crack me up with self opinionated clap trap.
It is sad that a horse, known to many, has died, but get real.
As a previous post says what about those horses that are shot on the course or those retired horses that make a steady trot to the knackers yard! DO only survived this fate because of his success. He was still making money for his owners right to the end. The only person I feel really sorry for is the stable hand who devoted their time for a pittence.
For the record the trainers etc of this sport of kings run very close to cruelty in their methods and I for one would like to see closer monitoring of the racing yards. A RSPA inspector who had to attend to an incident with our horses said that one of the best known trainers regularly removes/drains half of the horses blood three days prior to a race. This is so the horse goes into overdrive in blood production and the new blood is of a higher oxygen content. This apparently helps the stamina. I was shocked to hear this but he said though it not right it not considered abuse.
Finally speaking from experiance of horse owners after the initial sadness of the death of a horse the very next thourght is usually "how the fuck are we going to move that!" especially if it happened in the stable.
I actually quite enjoyed reading your self-opinionated claptrap and found myself agreeing with nearly all of it :D
My post was of course on a different subject entirely, whether the mournful feelings of the few really avid DO fans on here should be respected. I don't actually think any of your comments cut across that.
Lord Bracknell
13-11-2006, 23:54
A great, great horse.
What more needs to be said?
The Auditor
14-11-2006, 00:14
Originally posted by Lord Bracknell
A great, great horse.
What more needs to be said?
:thumbsup:
pishhead
14-11-2006, 00:18
Originally posted by PILTDOWN MAN
Finally speaking from experiance of horse owners after the initial sadness of the death of a horse the very next thourght is usually "how the fuck are we going to move that!" especially if it happened in the stable.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40121000/jpg/_40121010_horse_bbc_203.jpg
maybe thats a way to dispose of it, they did it at brighton station remember!!!!
Basil Fawlty
14-11-2006, 00:20
RIP Desert Orchid, will be sadly missed by one and all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4mObGZmptA
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