...are repositioned and new doorways constructed
The work mostly involves hand tools and good old elbow grease
But some of the large machinery is called in for the bigger jobs. It’s a huge undertaking
What the club lacks in gym equipment it makes up for in “demolition therapy”...
...anyone in his 73 games for the Bombers - an average of 3.66/match - and will be missed for his leadership as much as his accuracy.
CursingFijian has settled back in after moving back from Van Cortlandt Park and is close to break-out form as the team tries to reignite their season
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Increases in courage relates to the strength of the alcohol content, but it can bring an increase in frees against, injuries and suspensions.
So it’s a gamble that can easily backfire.
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...and is being gradually prohibited at border crossings, so it’s difficult to import.
Nightclubs and shisha lounges are at risk if they do sell it, as are bars and liquor stores obviously.
All this just means that alcohol is going underground, like every other illicit substance...
Iraq is a veritable playground for fun (but dangerous) sports such as paragliding …
… flyboarding in the gulf ….
… and go-karting (more whining noises)
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...season there are 3 to 4 races every Friday afternoon and the excitement of winning some money is palpable
If your horse doesn’t win, you might win a heater in the lottery
Gradually but steadily, horse-racing is becoming part of the Iraqi culture and a reason to visit the Kurds...
Remember remember the 5th of November…
JustaBattler and sunny3193 stepping out
KohPhi admiring the local architecture
Osc1 doing business downtown
YeoGabbaGabba hates it when his mum ruins his zoom meetings
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...lecturing on Qooty history
ArdentEagle rescued some locals from human trafficking
Osc1 is a leader of the local revolutionary wing of the Banditos
KohPhi receiving therapy to remove dead skin from his battle-weary feet
YeoGabbaGabba still waiting on public transport
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...to being funded to express a particular political viewpoint
The grimy concrete walls have limited lifespan as they are constantly usurped by the next big idea
… or the artistic style of the time
As public spaces they constantly evolve as the latest revolution unfolds
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So to summarise, the leading clubs in retaining recruits in the short to medium term are the Bombers, the Bears and the Gumbies, closely followed by the Swamprats (not withstanding the Bears falling away after 5 seasons)?
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...instalment of the popular game released last week …
… Assassin’s Creed Mirage attempts to immerse you in 9th-century Iraq …
… during the rule of the Abbasid Caliphate - the so-called Islamic Golden Age …
… when Baghdad was one of the most significant cities in the world.
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...on every day at the Dinsdale Bakehouse and the Dinsdale Lunch Bar
Entertainment nightly at the Dinsdale Tavern. Nerd Night Tuesdays.
The big game itself will be live-streamed from the Sports Bar
Tragics in the back bar
Drinking games are on for those who join a team
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It’s common knowledge there’s camel-races in Baghdad but less well-known is the horse-racing in Erbil
For those who like watersports, waterskiing and windsurfing are becoming popular
And for those who like flying there’s paragliding or even flyboarding
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You probably mean Banhammer Prison (above), which we’re trying to avoid.
We live and play games at Abdu though, which is being re-purposed
We can come and go as we please
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...They are the National Animal of Iraq.
While they are itinerant animals, they provide milk, meat, cheese and leather and have great economic value outside of their cultural significance
Other larger animals found locally include sheep …
Ibex
Gazelles
… and Arabian oryx...
The new exercise yard is a great initiative. More for the inmates than the rest of us who can come and go as we please.
But the planned fireworks for iDon‘s 550th didn’t quite work out as planned.
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Some of iDon ‘s old teammates and adversaries have arrived to pay their respects to the great man on his 550th.
ant555
loopy_cam
George
The Greatest Ava
He’d be absolutely delighted to have his family and friends come over from the island too.
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...wasn’t happy he lost at beer pong and got to wear the suit.
The Sultan lost his wallet and had to stay behind to feed the herd.
HaroLad went AWOL again but posted a cryptic message on his social media
ScrappyDo‘s new “sexercise” program helping him stay fit and fresh
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