Carnivore Chris

Yeah, it'll be boiling in central Spain in summer. Toledo looks nice but going to a new ground, would be itself. Atléti, Athletic Bilbao, Sevilla and Real Betis are the main ones, but in March Barcelona play both Athletic Club and Atlético Madrid away so those were the 2 options, although the period where Barcelona play Atleti would be the ideal time to go, as I'd have spent alot with the holiday next week, the one in December and then Christmas itself. To be fair, they both know how to create an atmosphere. For you, I think Andalucía, followed by the Valencia region, then finished off in Mallorca(or Menorca) driving around and seeing an island, would probably be the perfect trip to be honest.

Fuck it, I might do a City break in Madrid in March and go and watch Atlético vs Barcelona at the Metropolitano. Also could do a trip to Toledo while there. I'm not booking anything yet though as I have 2 holidays(both for a week) before the end of the year so I'll sort it out after Christmas.

You'll have to get some pictures mate. We don't have any Slovakia in here yet.

We've got another one @Spike

A few weeks, doing bits here and there but if you had all the materials together and put all day into one, you could have one done in a few days I'd say.

Yeah, it's actually easier than it looks mate. I obviously didn't make the drum/reel itself as they come with cable on them originally(i wouldn't have minded that cable left on it to be honest ). But everything else was all done by hand.

Table close to finished!

Well it's 9, but will be 10 at the end of the season. Time flies like fuck!

Ter Stegen is now in his 10th season at the club, yet is still only 31, which isn't old for a keeper. He will go down as a true legend, no doubt about that. After a bad season or 2, where he looked like he was losing it, he has regained his form in the past 14 or so months.

The one thing Barcelona lack right now is a young striker, so hopefully he ends being a success. Cancelo looks to be the next signing. I think that is a positive one. A right back with experience is the main weakness in the side and before his fall out with Pep, he was key for City. He also has experience in LaLiga due to his time at Valencia. His fall out with Pep is the only real Red flag, but then Pep has fallen out with players like Eto'o, Ibrahimovic and Yaya over the years, so it doesn't necessarily mean he'll fall out with Xavi.

2023-24: Lamine Yamal Very impressive so far, both in pre season and so far in LaLiga. But let's not add too much pressure too soon or burn the kid out.

Perú @nudge

October: Andalucía(various places, Córdoba, Antequera and the coast) December: Fuerteventura I was going to go to Fuerteventura in Oct(well Sept), but finding anything was tough. I was even looking into Greek Islands. Fuerteventura in December will work out better though. I'm going to be exploring areas which are like a desert and it'll be cooler around that period, although probably still mid 20s. I can't fucking believe how cheap I've actually picked the holiday up for either. I usually book things separately, but booked that as a package since it'll be easier due to the transfers being included, etc. @Viva la FCB great to see you making the absolute most of your time.

This Barça team is genuinely looking strong going into the near future. There isn't a need to go out splashing cash for fun when you consider the sheer quality of youth players that are coming through and cementing themselves a place in the side. Every season recently, a new young player from La Masia/Barça B has broke into the first team: 2019-20: Ansu Fati 2020-21: Ronald Araújo 2021-22: Gavi 2022-23: Alejandro Balde (obviously Pedri himself, although he isn't from from La Masia nor did he play in the b team first, i.e Araújo) The only one of them who isn't one of the most important players in the team right now is Fati, although he's a year on from injuries now, his form improved towards the end of the season and he's had a strong pre-season, so let's not lose hope in him yet. The quality is there. The 2 youngsters most likely of breaking into the team right now are Fermin López(20) and Lamine Yamal(16), especially the latter, who has fantastic potential for 16. He even made his debut in LaLiga at 15 last season against Betis, becoming the youngest player to debut for the club. Let's see how he pans out, although it's important not to rush him since he's only 16.

@Spike @Toinho What is wrong with you cunts?

Nice free kick against Cruz Azul.

Do you give them water with your hotel? Speaking of water:- That look in a Tiger Shark's eye

I see Haaland is enjoying his time in the Baleric Islands in the cannabis social clubs...

@spikejack where else are you visiting? When are you going back home? And are you depressed yet?

It's been in 30s here. My BBC app has been saying 28-30 but it's been more like 30-34 according to the Spanish weather forecast. It was 28 last night and that's at night. In fact it's 27 tonight too. Still though, according to the Spanish weather on TV, it has been reaching 43 in Sevila. That's far too hot. It's nicer being near the coast.

Weird how everything is written in Catalán here, but nobody speaks it really. All Spanish, well and English, German and Italian too of course.

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1081178040941432883/1122961058865356800/20230626_094832.jpg These 'Calas' are everywhere. @Lucas, @Danny

Believe it or not, I haven't visited the catedral or central district yet as I've been spending my time visiting coves and beaches outside of Palma, but I'm going to see the catedral today I think. It's on the other side of the City. The coves and beaches outside it are wonderful, crystal clear water like Greece, i also remember ones on the otherside of the island from when I was a teen. I've posted pics on discord, If you ever go back with the missus, I would recommend staying down in one of those parts.

You sound as though you have made that excuse a fair few times yourself over the years mate. It's nice here, sometimes a little too hot, but bareable. Have you ever been before mate?

I just arrived a cove to go for a swim and have a sunbathe and then noticed everyone(well, all 5 people) is naked. Fuck it, I might as well do the same myself!