Pound Lane Red Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I bought this mug on the 8th November, it has rightly had pride of place at work. It was right at the start of this sorry run of games. After a week a crack had appeared. Like our form recently, this crack has gotten worse. It's not leaking yet, but it has continued to develop further. I had hoped it was just glaze but it's more of a fault line. My line of thought is this - if the mug makes it to the end of the season, it can be replaced with a shiny new one. If the arse falls out of my mug, then we are doomed to go down. So let's get some positive thoughts for the mug of destiny and pray it lasts until the start of May. On a side note, I was going to complain to the shop but thought it will be entertaining to try and nurse it through to the end of the season. Going to be a win for City tonight. 3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 And our cup run is on the line again tonight! Omens, omens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 There is a crack in everything, that's how the light (Cardiff/Reading/the opposition) gets in......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Your mug is being played too far up the table. It has to be played deeper. Is there a car park nearby with a bus in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 40 minutes ago, Pound Lane Red said: I bought this mug on the 8th November Oh, so this run of bad form is your fault. Thanks for clarifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Betting is a mugs game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honiton Tony Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Bin It now and get a new mug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Pretty clear that the mug has the wrong DNA. Instead of your desk, leave it on the bench to think about what it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Jack Dawe said: There is a crack in everything, that's how the light (Cardiff/Reading/the opposition) gets in......... The light pours out of me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honiton Tony Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: The light pours out of me . Arse ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Tell everyone that you've learnt a lot about the mug and then buy five new ones. Repeat each time a mug gets dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Oh god I've just realised my pun was completely what the title was. For **** sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Talking as an engineer, the best way of preventing the crack from running any further is to drill what's called a 'stop hole' at either end of the crack. The round hole's will spread the stress load and prevent the crack from spreading. You may notice that the performance of your cup in its prime role of liquid retention may be reduced however, if you change the way you hold your mug during use it should carry you through the season with no further trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound Lane Red Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Some sage advice. Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Mitchell Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Suggest you put it on the bench, sorry shelf. No more danger of injury just like Gustav!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 During the first season that SC was in charge, I dropped my City mug - it bounced. I knew we would be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound Lane Red Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 A win at last. The mug survives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 It is a mugs game, cracks certainly appeared for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 So a crack appeared and instead of doing anything abut it you continued to let it grow compromising the mug even more and risking it's entire function. Maybe a attempt to restore or repair it would have prevented it from getting to this sorry state. To make it to the end of the season, I suggest you be proactive in making positive changes to the mug - or it will end in catastrophe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTZ Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 21 hours ago, Major Isewater said: The light pours out of me . Great Song from a great Band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, Fiale said: So a crack appeared and instead of doing anything abut it you continued to let it grow compromising the mug even more and risking it's entire function. Maybe a attempt to restore or repair it would have prevented it from getting to this sorry state. To make it to the end of the season, I suggest you be proactive in making positive changes to the mug - or it will end in catastrophe. After the start to the season, I never anticipated any cracks to show and then one mighty one appeared, everything flooded out and if was too late to resolve the situation. I hope it won't be replicated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound Lane Red Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 1 hour ago, East End Old Boy said: It is a mugs game, cracks certainly appeared for me! That's a picture of good crack. Perfect crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 On 17/01/2017 at 13:02, Olé said: Tell everyone that you've learnt a lot about the mug and then buy five new ones. Repeat each time a mug gets dirty. No @Olé Buying 5 new ones is correct but they shouldn't be used under any circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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