Even the Tall Can Get Lucky!

I ripped this from www.stuff.co.nz It helps keep me informed during the day!

Even team people
Bride search ends for world's tallest man Reuters Thursday, 29 March 2007

BEIJING: The world's tallest man, whose search for a bride covered the world, ended up marrying a woman from his home town nearly half his age and more than two feet shorter, Chinese media reported.
Bao Xishun, 56, a 2.36-metre herdsman listed by Guinness World Records as the tallest living man, married a 29-year-old saleswoman, the Beijing News said. Both come from Chifeng in Inner Mongolia.
"After sending out marriage advertisements across the world and going through a long selection process, the efforts have finally paid off," the newspaper said.
It was the first wedding for Bao and his bride, Xia Shujuan, a mere 1.68 metres tall.
Bao reached his height in a seven-year spurt that began in his teens and which doctors have yet to explain, according to Guinness.
After a career in the army, where he was recruited for a basketball team, he returned to Inner Mongolia. He now herds livestock and hires himself out for publicity stunts.
In December, Bao saved the lives of two dolphins by reaching deep into their stomachs with his 1.06-metre long arm to pull out pieces of plastic, according to Chinese media.

In other news.

The hooded guy who thinks he is Jesus Christ and wears a flag as a hood was in the news again. After this guy interrupted night church at The Street, he was mentioned on the stuff website and TV3 news, being the only person arrested in the Anti Smacking Protest in Wellington. It is very sad, but interesting.

P.S. The photo from the day after the wedding and we checked out of our hotel room late! God Speed Dalmans!

The Dalman Wedding

The weekend was a blast in Christchurch. The hotel was situated near the airport which was so handy with the exception of food time when there are no shops within walking distance of it apart from a tiny Caltex and the Airport. I actually could walk my suitcase in an airport trolley to and from the hotel. I had a swim on the Friday because it was so hot and I really needed to cool off. A nervous Matty also came to the hotel on the Friday. Sky Television also kept me going until the cavalry arrived with entertainment. Jon and Dom were fun and it was a great chance to catch up with them.

The wedding itself was interesting as there were heaps of Christchurch people and family for obvious reasons. The church is quaint and of a good size. I undertook my duties with more of a casual nature than the others (I am experienced). Three times the usher once the groom? The afternoon tea was welcomed relief from starvation (we had slept in until after breakfast at the hotel). The fun continued at a posh B and B. Tea out of posh cups and nibbles. At the reception

singles were relegated to a table where I sat near Simpson House flatties ladies of distinction. I kept slipping out to watch the rugby. It was in an unusual order soup, cake cutting, speeches, main, dessert and dance. I think this was to accommodate the photographer who kept man handling myself and a few others at the church. Unfortunately it resulted in people getting tipsy with the charging of glasses before eating the main meal. The champagne was nice! The dances at weddings continue to be a slight disappointment. Maybe I feel over them, but I didn't know many single ladies, although one I had my eye on was being chatted up by Jon and then Nicko. Bring back the old time dancing, that is where the fun is!

The Hotel where Dalman will score!

Tomorrow I leave on my merry way for Dalman's wedding in Christchurch, the land of those ugly Crusader fans, Wizard and smog. I am staying at the Sudima Hotel. www.sudima.co.nz

The weekend will be cool. I will be amongst it as an usher, which is a step up from my involvement in Boss's wedding but still gives me plenty of freedom.

I purchased a 1992 Cricket World Cup top from Farmers for $40. It is sale time and I couldn't resist the opportunity to reminise about the good old days. It was an influential time of my life at that stage.

Other facts I learned in the last 24 hours.

Leg Amputees must buy shoes in pairs even though they will never use one.

People who have feet of different sizes must buy two pairs of shoes.

The world of brasseires is fascinating.

Dalman will require some new boxer shorts.

This guy is the Police inspector. From the outset I have suggested that poison is the most probable reason. I got this from Fox Sports. Such controversy!

Woolmer's death 'suspicious'
From correspondents in Kingston, Jamaica Former Australian Captain March 21, 2007
THE death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer at the World Cup is now being treated as suspicious.
"The police suspect that Woolmer may have been murdered," Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman Pervez Mir said today.
"They have started an investigation."
Mark Shields, the deputy chief constable of the Jamaican police, said the post-mortem into Woomer's death was "inconclusive". "But having met with the pathologists and other medical personnel, there is sufficient information to continue a full investigation into the circumstances of Mr Woolmer's death which is now being treated as suspicious," said Shields.
Woolmer, 58, died in hospital on Sunday after being found unconscious in his hotel room in Kingston less than 24 hours after Pakistan's shock defeat by Ireland ensured the fancied team would not progress to the last eight in the World Cup.
Reports from the Pakistan camp at the time said Woolmer was discovered by hotel staff on the floor of his room with his mouth wide open, blood was discovered on the bathroom floor, there was vomit on the walls and signs of diarrhoea.
Mir said today: "Obviously suspicious could be anything at this moment. It could be something serious, it could be something not serious.
"We have a man who is down and we don't know the reason why."
Shields told reporters "we have no suspects".
"We have informed the Woolmer family of developments and the International Cricket Council (ICC), the World Cup officials and all other relevant bodies have been informed of the investigation," Shields added.
Pakistan team officials asked the media not to "try and spread rumours'' about Pakistan players being forced to stay in Jamaica as part of police investigations.
Earlier today, police said the autopsy into Woolmer's death had proven inconclusive and further tests would be carried out, including toxicology and histology (the study of tissue) analysis.
Mir said today the team was considering whether it would still go ahead with its final World Cup Group match against Zimbabwe in Kingston tomorrow morning (AEDT).
"This is something to be re-addressed. We will be discussing it with the players, the team and the ICC," he said.
Former Pakistan international leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, who was due to take charge of the team for the game against Zimbabwe, admitted the squad was having a hard time coming to terms with the tragedy.
Mushtaq said: "There is a great vacuum because Bob was a part of the family.
"When you lose a member of the family, we all know how bad it can be. The whole team is depressed right now.
"The boys - and even me - have been totally depressed."
"It's a very difficult time and all we can do is try. We are trying to overcome the emotions. We are making an effort. We are a professional side and we will give of our best, but it will not be easy."
Mushtaq described the death of Woolmer as "the biggest blow that has befallen the Pakistan team".
"I have been going around to the different rooms, talking to the boys and trying to get them out and lift their spirits because they were far too low," he said.
"We have lost a father figure to all of us and we'll give our best shot in Wednesday's match.
"We are talking about someone losing their life. Though I have tried to lighten the mood and cheer the boys up, I myself am feeling very low. "You are talking about someone dying. It's a tremendous shock and it's very difficult to recover. I myself can't do it, but life must go on."
Agence France-Presse

I am having trouble posting photos, but that doesn't stop me blogging about how excited I am about this weekend. Dalman is getting married to Neelam in Christchurch. I am an usher, and am well practised in handing out the bulletin at the wedding ceremonies. Sammy and Rach's wedding was the last time I did this. The ceremony is at 12:30 pm in Christchurch followed by an afternoon tea at some flash five star place and a wedding breakfast for the select few, at a nice hotel where I am staying at. The Sudima Hotel near the airport is where I am staying and hopefully there will be some others there. It is weird because I have my foot in the camp in Dunedin yet am getting into the Wellington scene. The memories of Dalman and myself doing all kinds of things together will live on!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AcpKC1y424

I am just trying to get comments up so watch this.

The Luck of the Irish?

St Patty's Day was so much more memorable after Irish Cricket team knocked former champions Pakistan out of the Cricket World Cup, just hours after Bangladesh defeated India to make things tough for them. The Luck of the Irish on their national day was very exciting after so many experts suggested that sides like debutants Ireland had no place at the tournament. It was a rain affected game, but they got home with three wickets left.

The lucky Irish became the unlucky Irish when the French snatched the Six Nations with their big win over Scotland while Ireland had a similar margin over Italy. The difference was four points differential which they would've easily achieved had France not scored a late try or if they themselves didn't concede a late try. It is amazing how close things were.

In other news I played some football today with what I thought was going to be some church people, but was more randoms and heaps of Asians. They all had ball skills in a small field game, I am unsure about open field. The Mizuno World Cup Rave boots I got for $79 were good.

At Church tonight I met some girls, yes! Also a mental health guy who used to go to The Street walked in as he thinks he is Jesus Christ. Halfway through the sermon he walked to the front spouting forth comments. He had a NZ flag on his head. I had seen him get on the bus earlier in the day. The bus was almost empty yet he sat beside someone in one of the front seats. It was awkward and scary!

The Wild Hogs

My Day was eventful with an early start and trip to The Goatshed to watch the Blackcaps win the cricket. After we demolished the Poms thanks to my favourite player Scott Styris, I hung around the Goatshed like the rodents that come out of the cupboards and roam the floors. I went up town and purchased some football boots and an extension cord. They are an interesting combination, but the symbolise business and pleasure. There are heaps of boots on the market, but I bought my first pair of Mizuno boots reduced to $79 from $140. They are World Cup Wave and are white. There are less extension cords on the market, so I went for 5 metres.

I returned home for recuperation and then returned to town to meet up with my brother for dinner. Whilst we look like twins and a separated by eight years, we hadn't seen each other in over a year. He lives in Hastings and teaches French. We then went to the movies with Sleazy Winebars (Marty Shelton) and I was reminded of James's propensity to laugh often and in a loud high pitched schrill. This is very annoying. It reminded me of a hyena.

The Wild Hogs was a rewarding movie, which provide some amusement, and handed roles to washed up middle aged actors.

Bowling

Last night I went bowling with my home group at a classy bowling bar called The Lanes. www.thelanes.co.nz

It had heaps of big screens, blue lights, flash scoring system and bar. It is an upmarket pub with pool tables. I got 137 and won. The shoes were even more tidy than any others and the pins were actually held on with nylon strings. Then I stayed and played pool with some of the guys.

There wasn't the usual redneck crowd, infact there were lanes all over the show with several nice lasses, that wouldn't hang out at Super Bowl in Invers.

In other news I have developed knowledge of bras and also I have decided that George Costanza's don't exist in this world despite him once being offered a job as a brasseire sales man.

I couldn't round up the support for a football team, so we are looking at joining another team in Div 9.

This is an article from www.stuff.co.nz full credit.
Stormy weather blasts countryThe Dominion Post Wednesday, 14 March 2007
Advertisement
Stormy conditions left a trail of destruction after a fast-moving low hit the lower North Island.
The storm chaos came after a lightning strike was blamed for a power cut that left up to 40,000 homes between Johnsonville and Waikanae without power on Tuesday night.
Roofs were lifted off houses in Tawa and Porirua early this afternoon, a Fire Service spokeswoman said.
The MetService said temperatures were expected to drop to 9 degrees.
Police warned of dangerous driving conditions on the Kapiti Coast because of heavy rain and a woman had to be cut from her car after crashing with a truck carrying firewood on the Wellington motorway.
A vigorous, fast moving low had swept the stormy conditions up the country, the MetService said.
Forecaster Andy Best said a southwesterly front from sub-Antarctic waters would usher in colder temperatures later today, with snow falling to 300 metres in Milford Sound.
"It opened the freezer door, basically," he said.

In other news I have been asked to write an article for later this year, this is a great shot in the arm for my career.

In ironic action I actually walked in the stormy rain to pick up a Highlanders jacket I ordered from Champions in Lambton Quay. It was a long walk and I got wet, but that didn't matter because I was buying rain jacket. It only cost me $50.

The World Cup cricket has started. The camera work, stadia and conditions look primitive, but the fans and scenery make up for it. That is right we don't need to worry come Rugby World Cup 2011 we will be fine.

I am off bowling. It is the sport of the sexy!

Irony

Alanis Morrisette sang about it.

The three most ironic things that happened today.

1) Sitting on the couch eating junk food watching The Biggest Loser on television.
2) I bought nail scissors because I lost mine. The only trouble is the only way to get into them is by cutting the hard plastic with scissors. But the scissors are in the packet.
3)Today I played indoor soccer with some of Andy Jamieson's flatmates. I seem to be at his flat and hang out with them more than he does! It was a great run around. I actually scored one of twelve goals we scored. The other team also scored 12. It was a high calibre game.

The Kings of Queens

Yesterday at the school across the road from where I live, there was a festival which was basically a haven for homosexuals. Wellington it seems is the actual "Gay Capital of New Zealand" rather than the parody of Gore having that dubious distinction. Without wanting to let my tender physique be set upon by ravenous homosexuals, I took a photo from the sanctuary of behind the fence. This is a drag queen introducing a sexy take off of True Bliss except with Drag Queens. They sang terribly out of time and tune to various gay artists including George Michael and Elton John. It was painful to listen to, but you could hear it from my flat.

I also went shopping up town. The shopping here is too good and there are always specials (I am a metrosexual). Then I hurriedly returned home to go to the beach with Jamieson. On the bus on the way home the driver stopped and on a full bus, told three people to get off as it was the end of the zone they had paid for. In all my time all over the world I have yet to see this. This is a stark contrast to Switzerland where you walk on and they assume you have bought tickets already. It is just a difference in customs I guess.

We went for a swim with a couple who live in Plimmeton. Andy Gordon assures me that St Barnabus Presbyterian in Plimmerton is the place to go to hook up. It takes a long time to get out there. The thought of commuting is keen, but it seems like a different country with not as many people and a real holiday feeling much like Kaka Point or Riverton. We stayed for a BBQ with these people who run Christian Snowboarders outreach.

Last night I went to a dessert evening for Rinata who was turning 23. It was great. She is an easy on the eye girl who is going out with one of the guys at the Goatshed flat around the corner. So it was ideal as most of her friends were of a similar ilk. I introduced Steve Chernishov to her one Sunday and he couldn't stop raving to her and me about how it was such a pretty name for a pretty girl. Very awkward. But he wasn't at the birthday unsurprisingly.

I must say this place Wellington has events happening all the time. These to vary and include some more risque events!

Bass Boat

Pet Holder
Palm Pilot

Luxury Liner

These are Red Neck photos.

This goes to show that there are some real idiots out there!





Woman's 111 call: They've stolen my marijuana plants
12:55PM Friday March 09, 2007
A woman who called Napier police this morning to report a burglary became so upset she broke down in tears - although the police communications officer who took the initial call couldn't stop smiling.
The call left senior sergeant Mal Lochrie shaking his head as he explained that the woman had called to report the theft of three marijuana plants which she had growing in pots outside.
She also bitterly complained that it was the fourth year in a row someone had sneaked on to her Ahuriri property and made off with her marijuana plants.
Mr Lochrie said the woman told the communications operator she was a good person and was sick and tired of "low-lifes" stealing her things.
"The community constable is going around to see her later to have a bit of a chat," Mr Lochrie said.
- HAWKE'S BAY TODAY

I found this on YahooXtra so it must be true! They got more detailed as you get up towards 47.

We asked 47 women to reveal what seductive strategies you can use to guarantee you'll get the girl.

Igniting the fire

1. "If a guy flashes me a big smile, says 'Hello', then asks 'How are you?', I warm to him immediately."
2. "A lunch invitation is more likely to result in a 'yes' than the offer of an after-hours drink or dinner. It's a shorter period of time, it's safer because it's during the day and it won't involve me being walked home."
3. "Ask me to help you carry drinks from the bar. If I like the way you look, I'll say yes. Then it's up to you to keep me talking."
4. "Be generous while we're on a date. That way, I'll think you're going to be giving in bed as well."
5. "Pick me up on a shiny, black-and-chrome motorbike. It may sound cliched, but it works."
6. "Explain why you were attracted to me in the first place (without once mentioning my breasts or backside); it's a great ego boost."
7. "Say my name often. It gives the impression that you're totally focused on me."
8. "I just love a bloke with attitude. If he's a bit cocky and cheeky, he'll make me blush . . . and, yep, I'll probably drag him off to bed."
9. "If a guy compliments one of my friends, I'll try twice as hard to get his attention. But if he takes it too far, he's in trouble. It's a fine line!"
10. "Be drop-dead gorgeous, sexy and cool, but don't ever let me know that you know it."
11. "Don't make it obvious that you're single. Flirt, but don't show your hand until we're ready. Making me guess will get me even more interested."
12. "Touch my arm while talking to me, on my shoulder if you're standing above me, on my hips if you're standing behind me, around my waist if walking beside me. You may think I don't notice but I do. It's a subtle, but effective way to let me know you're genuinely interested."

P.S. I am in this months Consumer Magazine. Subscribe to see me!

I found this a while back, it is a refreshing reminder. Also later on the same piece of literature looks how girls going for bad boys is temperamental only!

Here’s a list of things that make guys really attractive to lots of Christian girls: love, joy,peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness and self-control. Recognize that list?It’s from Galatians 5:22-23, and it’s a list of qualities that come out in the lives of Christianswho are walking closely enough with God to be under the constant influence of the Holy Spirit.


Meeting Friends
When did we first meet and how was it. I am remembering when I met many of my top mates and other people. It is amazing how first impressions last.

Boss- He was a blonde guy with an earring. The ghost Phil Wescombe's cousin. A tad rough around the edges, but was interested in Simpson House. 1998.

Cate- Boss's wife. I actually first met her in 2002 when she came over with Andy and Al. I was flatting with Sammy. She was straight fringed, enjoyed sports and I am sure she had a slight lisp, which has scarred her for life since then. But seriously she doesn't and may not of ever had one!

Dalman- A mate of Aaron Cramptons. He played soccer and he came around to my birthday in 2002 wearing his Asian clothes.

Funnily enough a subsequent encounter that year involved three topless guys with plastic bags with holes cut on their heads turning the lights off and throwing flower bombs and water bombs at me. I chased them and they escaped with Cate as a getaway driver.

Aaron Crampton- At a London Street lunch. Wearing a football top and socks and sandals. He was cool with it though.

Luke Arkapaw- Boss picked him and his pony tailed brother Adam up and we went to Gregs for Playstation homegroup.

Jon and Dom- In the back of Susie Q's car in 1998. They were babas. We sang to Return of the Mac.

Sammy- At Jeremy's house after soccer in 1996. Jerm and I were both in the First X1. I may have met Sam at the drop in centre at Rosedale. He was famous for a bowl cut and short shorts.

Just a few off the cuff.

Where were you when your life changed for good?

Club or Nothing

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I am really wanting to set up a football team, but it will cost us $3200 per team rather than the Dunedin $1650+ uniforms which we usually got funding for in Dunedin. This means that either we get money from an outside source or don't get players, who would otherwise have been keen if the cost was halved. Anyway it equates to $200 each rather than the $120 we paid in Dunedin. It means that players are less reluctant to play.

The other options are indoor or a social Sunday league, which would be cheaper!

Another forwarded joke
1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. Theceremonywasn't much, but the reception was excellent.
2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you,but don't start anything."
3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.
4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra.
5. A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says:"Abeer please, and one for the road."
6. Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does thistaste funny to you?"!
7. "Doc, I can't stop singing 'The Green, Green Grass of Home." "Thatsounds like Tom Jones Syndrome." "Is it common?" Well, "It's NotUnusual."
8. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says toDolly, "I was artificially inseminated this morning." "I don't believeyou," says Dolly. "It's true, no bull!" exclaims Daisy.
9. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing tolook at either.
10. Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.
11. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn'tfind any.
12. A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident. He shouted,"Doctor, doctor, I can't feel my legs!" The doctor replied, "I know youcan't - I've cut off your arms!"
13. I went to a seafood disco last week...and pulled a mussel.
14. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.
15. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other andsays"Dam!"
16. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
17. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse."But why," they asked, as they moved off. "Because", he said, "I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer."
18. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to a family in Spain;they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that shewishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."
19. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, whichproduced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him. (Oh, man, this is so bad, it's good).... A super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
20 And finally, there was the person who sent twenty different puns to his friends, with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make themlaugh.No pun in ten did.

This guy doesn't kick it that far? Stevo Downey what are you doing? You should be in USA, your parentage could give you a career!

Aussie punter signs massive contract
Mar 2, 2007
Australian punter Mat McBriar's outstanding season in the National Football League has reaped a massive financial reward.
McBriar on Thursday put pen to paper on a new five-year contract worth a whopping A$10.8 million with the Dallas Cowboys, which includes a A$3.18 million signing bonus.
In doing so, he is expected to be among the top five highest-paid punters in the business.
After playing the past three seasons on one-year deals, McBriar said on Friday he "couldn't be happier" to finally have some security in what is an extremely cut-throat league.
"It's been a long time coming," McBriar, who is back home in Melbourne, said on Friday.
"It's what I've been aiming for and to finally realise it is fantastic."
McBriar, who heads back to the US on March 12, paid tribute to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
"They (Dallas) made it know to my agent and myself they really wanted to get a long-term deal done," McBriar said.
"I'm thrilled and I can't say enough about the management and the owner there.
"They've stood by me and rewarded me and I'm very grateful for them."
The 28-year-old from Melbourne put up phenomenal numbers last season in what he described as a "make or break" year, leading the
NFL in punting with a 48.2 yard average - the best since Yale Lary's 48.9 average in 1963.
Twenty-seven of McBriar's 56 regular season punts travelled more than 50 yards, with six extending beyond 60 yards.
He kicked a season-long of 75 yards - the second longest in the Cowboys' history - and placed 22 kicks inside the 20 yard line, pinning the opposition back deep in their own half.
The gaudy numbers earned him Pro Bowl selection, becoming only the second Australian awarded such an honour.
McBriar is one of two Australian punters currently plying their trade in the NFL.
The other, former Geelong captain Ben Graham, signed a six-year contract worth A$6.47 million with the New York Jets in May last year.
Retired Kangaroos and Collingwood forward Saverio Rocca recently signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

I got this from www.nzoom.com