Traffic

Well this morning I decided to drive into work, so I would have my car to get to footy training. Big mistake. The trip took me 20 minutes longer than my usual train trip...and that includes changing trains. But it wasn't the time that was the worse thing. I kind of accepted it would be long. But the boredom of sitting bumper to bumper for over an hour. With nothing to entertain me except idiotic morning radio DJs. I usually don't listen to the radio in the morning, so i was surprised to realise that all the major commercial stations had changed to talk back radio for their morning shows. Is it too much to ask for a little bit of music? I will definitely be stocking up my car with CD's when i get home. Anyway it was an experience that has made me a better man. But I think next time ill go back to my old trusty quiet carriage on the train with my kindle reader and pass the time hanging out with Harry, Frodo and the gang.....i mean the latest football autobiography.

The roar

Quick blog today. Super busy after a few days off lately.

Went to the A-League GF yesterday. Terrific day and a good win for the hometown heroes. I went sober to Suncorp. A unique experience for me, but worth wile as thanks to Benny and Jeremiah's sister I had a car park right near the stadium. Also due to me finally passing my driving test, I was able to drive myself all the way from Strathpine.

Anyway back to the game. Perth held a slender lead after an unfortunate own goal just after half time, but in typical roar fashion they fought back to equalise through a Barisha header. The game was decided unfortunately by a referee error in my opinion. But the roar deserved the victory nonetheless. Thanks to Benny Stewart for organising the tickets.

What's up

Been pretty slack lately with my blogging. But in my defence I have been busy hurting my liver with excessive drinking. With my wife working everyday over the Easter break I found myself home alone in front of the tv, often with a stubby in my hand. On the plus sign, I managed to watch a lot of sport. Most of my teams doing ok. Collingwood managing to scrape over the line against a plucky Tigers team (I say plucky as i hate the term 'brave' that the media uses every time an outsider goes down in a close game). They were plucky because they were down and out a few times, but didn't give up...as crap as they were. Manly pulled themselves out of a form slump to smash the terrible panthers in their first home game for the year, despite missing several key players.

Chelsea had a mixed bag over the week. They qualified for the semi finals in the Champions league last week after a close second leg against Benifica. They also beat Wigan to give themselves a chance of making the top 4, but drew this morning against Fulham to make it a little more difficult. The Knicks got up in a cliff hanger against the Chicago Bulls in overtime thanks to 43 points from Carmello Anthony. My lower league English football team Ebbsfleet United (of which I am a part owner) drew this morning to Braintree Town to ensure our survival in the Blue Square league for another year. A big accomplishment after being one of the favourites for the drop. Liam Daish doing a fantastic job with a limited squad. I may even put my stamp on his contract extension for the next few years.

Well that's it from me in the world of sport. Catch you next time.

The Hangover

This is not a post about how awesome the film is, but more a reflection on the days following my annual Melbourne trip. Got 13 hours sleep yesterday and I'm still not up to my best. Got tons of work to get through though, so this will be short. Melbourne 2012 was quite simply outstanding. 4 good games of footy, some good bro bonding and some terrific memories. Thanks for the good times Caesar, Butters, Rocky, Dregs, Jockey and Crowny.