Update
As you will have noticed, things have been quite quiet in my neck of the woods lately - mostly because I have developed an aversion to internet 'cafes' (read: dives) over here, I'm too busy at work to bum around and I don't have ready access to the internet at home.
That should be changing soon though - I've put my order in for a brand new shining MacBook laptop and one of the flatties is keen to get a phone account setup, which also means broadband! So that is my excitement at the moment. I bought a guitar about 3 weeks ago and am feeling much happier with a channel for musical output again! I've spotted a mint digital keyboard which I am also saving up for as well.
November has been pretty frantic for me - last weekend I was in Paris for the ABs game against the Tricolours, the weekend before in Berlin for a weekend away, and THIS weekend I am in Edinburgh! We had a work conference up here on Thursday and I've stayed on for the weekend, staying with a Kiwi friend of mine. Edinburgh is, putting it lightly, AWESOME. Hopefully I will be back up here for Hogmanay, the New Year festival.
Anyway - the ABs start in 20 minutes so I'm off to the couch via the fridge.
AUE HI!!
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posted by Matt at 1:41 PM
7 Comments:
Howdy!
Have enjoyed the AB's trip through Europe although the Haka debacle has taken a bit of the shine off it. While not a conspiracy theorist I cant help but feel there is a bit of "gamesmanship" from WRU - it didn't seem to faze the team tho!
Take it easy!
Cheers
SC
Matty Matt,
cool to hear the local customs are being upheld overseas, beer n balls. When you manage to get some bytes of your new instruments b sure to send them south.
simon
Howdy Capn!
Yes it was a bit political! I didn't find out until Monday what the deal was - I was a little annoyed (very) at not seeing the haka, but fair enough by the team. It's theirs to do with as they see fit.
I was told that the haka used to only be performed on tour - times have changed - but I think every rugby playing nation bar the PI nations are supremely jealous of the haka simply because there isn't with quite the same 'mongrel' to throw back at us. 'Land of My Fathers', 'Land of Hope and Glory', 'Swing Low' and that limp ditty 'Waltzing Matilda' are all our major opponents can throw at us.
As far as 'respecting' the haka goes, in my humble opinion the opposition can do what they like. We will still smash them once the whistle blows - handbags or no. The more the crowds jeer and chant, the more our boys should (and do) step up and smash the other team.
Si:
Guess who I am going to see next week, live in concert? The Man. The One and Only. Will email later cuz... :)
Aaah, the old handbag. Did you take it to Paris, or has it been retired just like the man who made it famous?
Yes, Edinburgh is awesome. Spent some time up there as well, but would def recommend doing a highlands tour proper. Have been told I missed out big time.
I really loved Edinburgh too, we did a cycle tour around the city which was fab (despite my hideous lack of fitness).
hello little one
So this is where I find evidence you're still alive (which means I guess you may not be anymore). It's been a month and no blogging! Come back! Your blogees neeeed you.
I take comfort in the fact that you can cook for yourself. This rules starvation off my "top ten" list.
I hope you had a merrie christmas and have a happie nu yeah. Just remember - safety! And visit my blog, you owe me now.
this christmas
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Oculo,
I've been getting heaps of spam comments lately and it was your ditty that stayed my finger.
Update soon shall I.
And I've just realised I can click on your name to see more - I didn't realise that before.
Click it shall I.
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