Living your life vicariously – the sporting edition
And this is where it gets interesting since I’d like her to play to prove a point and to have some fun, and she is saying no
RWC – how to watch a game
The English contingent had a couple of desultory goes at “Swing Low” but it was nothing compared to the old standard two syllable chant that New Zealanders are so go at, Scot-Land, Auck-Land, Alll-Black, Har-bour, Moo-Loo
Taking one for the team.
the New Zealand position seems to be the most English of all, arrogance in the face of facts that would indicate otherwise that the All Blacks are the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be,
Corporately hijacked
The whole fiasco surrounding the “Abstain” campaign that blew up and blew over the last week, which followed on the from the bizarre pricing of the replica All Black Jersey … Continue reading
I support the All Blacks….
Well no, I appreciate them, but being English I’ll support England first. Sure I know the names of the All blacks, and can even pick some of them out from … Continue reading
Playing with yourself.
I’ve done the mexican wave, I’m the one man Mexican wave world record holder after all
Sport, Opinion or Hobby?
We make a big deal about sporting prowess, and nations place great store in sporting achievement. There are many global tournaments, including and not limited to the football world cup, … Continue reading
I did a bad thing
I had a tanty rage at an umpire last night. They were bad to the point of worthless, with poor decisions and even worse interaction with the players. Arrogant and … Continue reading
Watching
So this time we’re hiding in plain sight, in the sun, with the other parents, but this time she’s a player not an umpire.
The sport of watching sport
I watch my daughter at hockey. Shes progressed through the years aand plats a respectable level for a decent club, in fact premier Womens level. The game today was marred … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 