Bay Of Plenty man torn between Cosmopolitan Club, couch for Cricket World Cup Semi Final

SRNZPA: Pensioner Barry McDonnell can’t decide between watching the Black Caps’ semi final appearance against Sri Lanka from a Mount Maunganui Cosmopolitan Club bar stool or his couch. “It’s a close call, I tell ya” he said today. “At the bar, you’re getting all the atmosphere. They’ve got some pretty decent numbers for the second … Continue reading “Bay Of Plenty man torn between Cosmopolitan Club, couch for Cricket World Cup Semi Final”

Links on Friday (on Thursday)

– The Masters, my favorite Major is on this weekend – here’s Tiger with THAT chip from 2005. I love the way the camera shakes just after it goes in– Speaking of which, Golf is manly blog Dethroner’s theme this week – it’s aimed more at guys not wanting to look like a dick in … Continue reading “Links on Friday (on Thursday)”

Ashburton man disagrees with Sir Vivian Richards, Ian Chappell on Black Caps’ prospects

SRNZPA: Ashburton resident Don MacFarlane has spoken out against 1977 Wisden Cricketer of the Year Viv Richards’ glowing assessment of New Zealand’s Cricket World Cup chances, claiming “They’ll still fuck it up from here”. Richards, who scored 8540 runs in his glittering test career was quoted today as saying “I like New Zealand’s approach, they’re … Continue reading “Ashburton man disagrees with Sir Vivian Richards, Ian Chappell on Black Caps’ prospects”

Links on Friday

– PJ O’Rourke on the Bicycle Menace – There’s nothing stopping Auckland becoming an Amsterdam-like cycling haven. Apart from the hills, humidity, and the “OMYFARKINGOD GET OUT OF MY WAY I NEED TO HIT 70 KPH BEFORE THE NEXT RED LIGHT ARRRGHH ARRRGHH” attitude many motorists share– Paul Gasgoine retrospective – You forget how good … Continue reading “Links on Friday”

World Cup – my Heart Of Darkness

I’m going up the river… Today was tough. England v Ecuador. 3am. 3 A-fucking-M! If that’s not enough to make sleep seem as distant as that wicked pencil case you lost under the bed in 1979, there’s always Portugal v Holland straight after at 7am. 7 A-fucking-M after a 3 A-fucking-M is tough, but someone’s … Continue reading “World Cup – my Heart Of Darkness”

Memo to Keith Quinn and John MacBeth

Keith and John, here’s four little words that could help save your careers. Shut. The. Fuck. Up. Seriously. When I’m watching the opening ceremony of the Commonweath Games and a door opens on the flying Tram, I don’t want to hear the two of you idiots talking over the top of each other with insightful … Continue reading “Memo to Keith Quinn and John MacBeth”

Being there – Chiefs v Crusaders

First, if you’re fool-hardy enough to attempt driving to Hamilton for a 7.30 kick off, leave central Auckland earlier than 4.45.Second, when you get to the general Rugby Park area at 7.20 wile driving, looking for a park and talking on the phone simultaneously, stressing out will help exactly no-one. Third, park in the Whitiora … Continue reading “Being there – Chiefs v Crusaders”