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whats with krissy's hair?Parra Guru said:
Off-season action
There hasnt been much doing this week. I attended Mick Vellas bucks party at the weekend, and a good time was had by all, even if it did get a little messy.
The party was the same day as the Caulfield Cup, and Im happy I didnt punt on Maldivian! I actually backed Duoro Valley, while Cayless backed the winner, obviously a lucky bet!
I actually have no idea what to back in the Cox Plate so suggestions are welcome.
Ill be looking after Buster and Archie for a fair chunk of the weekend as Bonnie has a few things on. Archie isnt too much trouble as I can keep him pretty well entertained these days, and then I just have to hope Buster sticks to his sleeping patterns.
Im heading to the Arias on Sunday night. One of Bonnies friends got us tickets. It should be a good night as we are going with Nathan and Erin Cayless.
I hear Silverchair are playing. I hope they play some of their old stuff, I rate it a bit higher than their new somewhat artsy recordings.
Bonnie and I are going for a romantic trip to Koh Samui for her 30th, its a bit more relaxed than Phuket from what I hear but Im still not leaving the hotel.
Im a bit of a nervous traveller when it comes to experiencing other cultures. I remember going to Bali a few years back and not really liking the bartering and being touched by the locals when they were trying to sell me stuff. Its just not my thing.
Archie will be staying with my sister while we are gone, and Buster will be staying with Bonnies parents. Maybe Arch will get a trip to the farm to see uncle Ian and the cows, he loves the cows.
Also Im curious does cow tipping actually work?
On the footy front I dont go back to training until December 3, and Im looking forward to the extra break, the old guys tend to get looked after a bit, which I now like!
I saw a copy of the 2008 NRL draw and the opener with the Dogs could be massive, hopefully we can pull a crowd similar to the last when we had 40 000 fans at the game, maybe they will do a double header I dont know, but I will be raring to go.
My only criticism of the draw is I would have liked our byes further apart than rounds 7 and 11, but you cant get what you want all the time.
Hindy
I hear Silverchair are playing. I hope they play some of their old stuff, I rate it a bit higher than their new somewhat artsy recordings.
Star-struck
Bonnie and I just dropped Archie off to his aunts place in Robbo and are doing a few last minute things before taking off to Thailand tomorrow morning.
Im looking forward to spending time away from the kids with Bonnie Buster is staying with grandma -- as both of us get ready for some much needed R&R and a week of getting spoilt.
The past week has been one hell of a ride, beginning with the Cox Plate. I backed El Segundo and Wonderful World and I just wish I had of gone the quinella, then it would have been an even better win.
Sunday night saw us attend the Arias and I was a bit star-struck at the after-party meeting Natalie Bassingthwaite, but even more so when Chris and Ben from Silverchair sidled up for a chat.
I asked Chris what winning the award for best album means to him and his response was: Its like what winning the grand final would be for you. So they were obviously pretty chuffed with themselves and so they should have been.
I also got to meet Rodney Rude and Billy Birmingham. They are very funny guys and have been around a while, so they had a story or two up their collective sleeves.
My music themed week continued last night when we went to see Justin Timberlake. I didnt really want to go but once I was there I had a good time.
JT doesnt play the music I am into, and I dont really know his songs, but the stage show was interesting and it kept me into the concert for the night.
On to footy and I heard PJ Marsh is off to the Broncos for 2008. I know the club was willing to release PJ earlier in the year if he found a better offer, so I guess they extended that.
Its good for the cheeky little guy and the Broncos who need a fast dummy-half after Shaun Berrigan left the club. I would imagine PJ will get a crack at the starting role he wants and hopefully long term he can get a contract which gives him a bit more.
However, now we need to bring up a smart dummy half but Im sure Hages has a few ideas.
Speaking of contract issues, I have no idea what is going on with my mate Willie and the Dogs. That is to say I know no more than the average punter, but unless things are really, really bad my guess would be he will stay put.
I cant see the Roosters being able to afford him and if they can Id like to know how.
The Sharks were another option but they have re-signed Gallen and will look to tie up Bird, so unless Willie takes a big pay cut, I cant see him going anywhere.
He could always come to the Eels on less money!
I had a good look at Ian Dyks A1 car yesterday, I would love to drive one but dont think I would fit. Ian is about my height but around 68kg. His team are supporting the pink ribbon foundation which I also support.
Off for a holiday now - Hindy
Thailand not terrific
Thailand wasnt really the holiday Bonnie or I were looking for. After a few days of good weather early it deteriorated badly and we were left with a rainy vacation. The word monsoon wouldnt go astray to describe the weather.
After a couple of days of shopping, which was nowhere near as bad as Bali where you get harassed constantly, we got out of Koh Samui and went to Bangkok in search of some better weather. It wasnt forthcoming.
So we spent most of the time holed up in the hotel and I managed to read one-and-a-half books, which takes the total of books I have read to four. And Im halfway through number five.
The first was The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star by Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue. It was actually quite a good read and would turn anyone off drugs for life.
In the book Sixx recounts his memories of what he would do the previous night while he was on heroin and how he would always feel paranoid the next morning. His near death from a drug overdose in 1987 was actually the inspiration for the song Kickstart My Heart.
The book Im reading now is a bit similar, its Axl Roses autobiography. I love the Gunners.
Since I got back all the news has been about big Willie and I have to admit Im surprised. I always thought he would be a Bulldog for life and there might be more to this than meets the eye, but I havent spoken to him so I dont know.
With Willie going to the Roosters their pack will now resemble the Dogs of 2-3 years ago, with Mase, OMeley and Myles. All they need now is Andrew Ryan or Reni Maitua.
I believe the rumour was he would box Barry Hall and, while he is reportedly good, I believe Mase has a bit of skill in the ring as well. He would certainly have the reach advantage, but apparently the fight wont go ahead now.
Shame, I would have loved to see it.
I watched the Melbourne Cup in Thailand, and its good to know you can watch it when youre away. Unfortunately I backed second again and lost, but thats why they call it gambling!
Back at home Archie is being a nightmare. Hes learned a few tantrum-throwing tricks from his three- and five-year-old cousins and is putting them to good use on Bonnie and I.
Were trying to get all our renovations done before Christmas and Im madly trying to organise carpenters, but it doesnt look like happening for us. I might have to put on my handy Hindy hat and do it myself.
I played golf yesterday but there isnt much to report except I have a nasty slice.
Hindy
Hindy said:my handy Hindy hat.