retired_0PETE1

The fact that it is the Shetland Islands means that cannot be true
The Shetlands are made up by a group of Islands as are the Orkneys, but the Shetlands are bigger (and better ) </BLOCKQUOTE>

I didn't do geography :cool:.

retired_Pinkie83

Actually we (Shetlands) are at a disadvantage because we are much further from mainland Scotland (although some would say that is a good thing ) so would have a lot more travelling to do to get to and from games

retired_Pinkie83

The fact that it is the Shetland Islands means that cannot be true
The Shetlands are made up by a group of Islands as are the Orkneys, but the Shetlands are bigger (and better ) </BLOCKQUOTE>

I didn't do geography :cool:.

</BLOCKQUOTE>

Neiter did I

RichMam

OI! never ever ever ever call it the Shetlands ever.... Shetland/Shetland Isles/Shetland Islands are all acceptable.

Lerwick , Capital of Shetland population of around 8000.


Island Games Football Champions 2005, attendence of 5000ish for the Final

retired_0PETE1

Ok, ok, ok.

But in all seriousness.

Orkney &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Shetland Islands

retired_bunnie34

The name of the islands is first recorded by the ancient geographer Claudius Ptolemaeus (born AD 90, died AD 168), who called them Orcades. The old Gaelic name for the islands was Insi Orc which means the "Island of the Orcs". An orc is a young pig or boar. When the Norwegian Vikings arrived on the islands they interpreted the word orc to be orkn which is Old Norse for pinnipeds or common seal. The suffix ey means island. Thus the name became Orkneyjar which was shortened to Orkney in English.

Woo Orkney and their Seals/Pigs/Boars woo we are all animals

Gairsay is inhabited by one family, who issue their own postage stamps (permitted due to the lack of a Royal Mail service).
You got to love that Orkney family

:d just some intresting facts about the Orkney islands

retired_0PETE1

Wikipedia Jk?

retired_felicityh

pus*y


"Fcuk the sh!tland!"
Sing to a tune, tell your orkney mates

retired_anqel1

Name: Acid Monkey
DoB: 85/01/85
Nationality: English
Height (cm): 186
Weight (kg): 83
2 Technical Stats at 20: Handling, Reflexes
2 Mental Stats at 20: Bravery, Decisions
1 Physical Stat at 20: Strength
Favoured Clubs: Shetland, Sunderland
Favoured Personnel:Naill quinn, Ally MacDonald
Disliked Clubs: Orkney
Disliked Personnel:
PPM's: none


GK - Mike Crouch - 1
GK - Acid Monkey - 33
GK -
RB - Hunter Thomson
RCB - Maxi Petrov - 13
LCB - Majidinho - 2
LB - Olly McChunder - 3
CB - Gavin Chapman - 99
CB - Trucker McTrucker - 6
DC/DMC - Samuel Tarray - 5
DRLC -
MR - Adam Nelson - 15
AMR - Scott McLeod
DM - Gol de Shetlandinho - 14
CM - Matthew Fairgrieve - 4
AML - Kilted Pope Ginger McSocraincha - 69
ML - Salman Al-Dahash - 11
AMRLC - Lawrence O'Kelly - 7
AMRLC/FC - Alax Drewe - 8
ST - Francesco Maradona - 9
ST - Sean O'Dahl - 10
ST - Rhys Howells - 12
ST - Chris Bamble

retired_bunnie34

No.... i just have extensive knowledge of the Orkney Islands :shiftyeyes: i've jsut got to go over here now