Part humour, part therapy, part statement of intent. I started this blog as a record of moving to Canada. Big changes then. Big changes again now. Lets see what happens :)
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Poets Corner
But of everything, I know not,
It's of the things I do not know,
That I think about a lot.
I wish that I was smarter,
That I understand every page,
I could try to be a wiser chap,
But wisdom only comes with age.
I've signed up to this big adventure,
Made my mark and made new friends,
But all to soon it changes again,
And God knows how it ends?
But now I'm not so worried,
And looking back it seems strange,
That due to my little bit of everything,
I'm no longer scared of change.
You know I'm good!
Here's to you Mr Allingham!
Mr Allingham said the whisky, along with "cigarettes and wild, wild women", was the secret of his long life.
He is Britains' oldest man.
He turns 110 next week!
Cheers Mr Allingham.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
The Beautiful Game
So tonight was the finale. We nearly missed the kickoff as we got stuck in roadoworks. Canadians, not used to such things, panicked and started looting the streets. Us Brits however, used to such things, calmy waited on the bus and got to our seats just in time for the kickoff.


They had so many tricks to pass defenders and bounced off tackles as if they were made of rubber.
However, Canada scored first! It was a screamer, right into the top right hand corner. The Canadian keeper had no chance. No you didn't misread. It was possibly the finest own goal I have ever seen.
To make matters worse, Brazil then scored one of their own. It was a very well taken effort, crafted from some lightening counter attacking.
Don't despair Canada. The Canadians then scored one of their own. In the other sides net. In my humble, but no less expert opinion, it was the best goal of the night.
This started a some sort of renaissance for the Canadians. The started a sustained period of pressure on the Brazilian goal. Too wary of the counter attack, they were loathed to bring more men forward, which was a shame, because the Canadians really didn't threaten.
GOALFLASH: The Canadians score again to make it 3-1 Brazil. Again, you're not misreading. This time a Canadian defender back heeled the ball into the net. I saw the replay on the TV and was just amazed at how he could have done that.
It could have been worse. The Canadian keeper pulled off the save of the night, to defy a flying header from a Canadian defender. It was at this point I started taking pictures of the scenery.


Sunday, May 21, 2006
Mean Moody And Magnificent!

Hello fans, it's been a while I know and I'm sorry for that. Because it has been a while since my last post, it seems that every other wannabe blogger has covered events of the last few weeks in such great detail, that there is no point in trying to mow over old ground. So I will try not too. So I thought I'd just post a few photos, of events that I rememberd to take my camera too and made me think.... Hummmmm!
















The last work goes to Ian, and his kite flying magesty. He's taking it out again today, so if I'm lucky I'll get another go. Yippeee!
Love to all. XXX
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Hello Again!
These will involve, Ian's birthday, The Whitecaps, kite flying and hopefully some sailing news!
Apologies once again, devoted fans (Banksy).
Football again tonight. I'll try to avoid controversy this week, by not accidentally smacking into any Canadians, on one of my long ball charges. I thought I'd knocked the fellow out last week. Fortunately he's a bit of a wimp and rolled around a lot in feign agony.
Until then dear readers! x
Friday, May 12, 2006
URGENT: FOOTBALL TICKETS!
I have managed to book half priced tickets through work, to the Whitecaps this weekend! $16 each and all in the Grandstand. This is partly my present to Ian to attandance is appreciated
I have 6 up for grabs.
I have also booked 7 Tickets for Canada U-21 v's Brazil U-21(one of Brazils warm up games for the world cup) on the 25th May. Grandstand again $30.
Please leave me a comment if you want to come to either game or both, so I can reserve you a ticket.
I have paid for the lot so please come alone!!!
Cheers,
Andy
Monday, May 08, 2006
She's a Bad Influence On Me!
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Happy Birthday Lydia
If you do manage to break the family jinks and actually win something, remember your poor improverished brother across the Atlantic.
Happy Birthday!