The Silver Fern

<p>Had high hopes the 'Canes would play well given their performance against the Crusaders and the AB's in the team so was mighty disappointed last night. If we are going to play like shit and cop a thrashing better to be at this end of the comp. Hope this ignites a better effort going forward or it will be a long, sad season for their fans :o(</p>

<p>Anyone know when the DVD will be released</p>
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<p>So bloody good, I am still buzzing.</p>
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<p>We fucking won the world cup</p>
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<p>Still feels awesome and I have watched the full game again countless times on Youtube. It will never get old ....</p>

<p>Just watched the replay, won't be the last time today, and BB's try was an awesome thing to behold. The way he chased, didn't panic and try to gather the ball too early but rather controlled it with the little kick on then gathered and scored. All class!!</p>

<p>Richie leading the Ka Mate post match...it just gets better and better. Kearns and co talking about how the haka is an important part of the AB culture and it should be retained despite some critics calling for it to be stopped.</p>

<p>Damn that was nerve racking to watch, my heart rate must have been over the top for the past 80 minutes. I couldn't keep quiet when BB scored and don't care if I woke the neighbors. Bloody awesome AB's!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>Six hours sleep will do, have tuned into the Fox coverage in the lead up ...had considered watching a movie up to kick off as Kearns, Horan etc get up my nose but tonight am going with the flow. Australia are worthy opponents and have earnt their place in this final - I know this may sound arrogant but not intended that way just stating the fact and of course the current WC champions have also earnt their place based on their performance over the past 4 years plus their games to date in this comp.  The Wallabies fans are as passionate and proud of their team as AB fans. I had expected the commentary to be wanky as usual but so far the guys have been quite balanced  and respectful of the kiwis amidst their expected parochial-ness. Plus this is keeping it real - Richie being interviewed.</p>
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<p>Am sooooooooooooo excited .............</p>

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<p>Yeah bro, 2am kick off for QLD. Midnight kick off for WA</p>
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<p>Thanks very much AC.</p>
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<p>The game was the first thing I thought of when I woke up 10 mins ago ...it's going to be a long day.</p>

<p>I recall Foxtel giving watchers the option awhile back for a big game...maybe the 2011 final..of either listening to the Aussie commentators or pressing the red button and swithcing to the kiwi commentary. Be great if they could do that again.</p>

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<p>As a fellow Sydney-sider, I'm feeling your pain Nepia. 3 am just sucks.</p>
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<p>Just wanting to clarify that the 2am RWC final time in the Foxtel Guide is actually 2am across the whole of Aussie ...stuck question mark button...glue mishap thingy...I know there will be an hour of pre-game stuff and kick off will be 3am but am concerned that the actual times will be an hour earlier here in Qld. </p>

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<p>TR Jnr wants to get up and watch with me, only problem is the little fecker never stops talking and asking me questions about anything and everything!</p>
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<p>I've heard that Phenergan works a treat, mix it with his juice 10 mins before the haka and he'll be snoring like a ...er...baby by kick off... :good: ...or on second thoughts, drugging your child is not the best move, ignore that suggestion!!!</p>

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<p>I've gotten the boys this far by watching alone in my TV room wearing only boxer shorts. I don't want to hex this game by having other people around or being fully clothed.<br><br>
Fark these world cups are an ordeal. Does anyone here actually enjoy them?</p>
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<p>Good on you, don't change any of the usual procedures, that would be just asking for trouble! To be honest I don't think I truly relax and enjoy an AB's v Wallabies game until:</p>
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<p>2) ahead by 10 in the final 20, looking strong and disciplined and the opposition have lost the plot and have a man in the bin, or</p>
<p>3) am watching the replay of a close game and we won.</p>
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<p>I do relax and enjoy AB games against the NH sides, even the French... and tests where the AB's arn't playing.</p>

<p>Will get to bed early Sat night and set the alarm for approx 45 mins before the game starts. Early nights and early starts are my usual routine so not a big deal thankfully.</p>
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<p>I need to be alone when watching these types of games as I am incredibly nervous which results in a) a lot of loud swearing b) getting immensely irritated if there are any interruptions - my responses to others when like this isn't good e.g. told my teenage son to 'f' off during a game several years ago when he had the audacity to barrack for the Wallabies, even tho he was born here in QLD ! and c) a lot of pacing and-or needing to be physically busy when games are close- I dusted the lounge last week during the 2nd half of the AB v SA semi. </p>
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<p>Alcohol isn't my friend so I will be taking the dog for his morning walk after the game proudly wearing my AB's cap whether we win or lose. </p>
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<p>If we win I will spend Sunday like a pig in mud happily watching the replays, texting family and friends, maybe a nanna nap, a spot of gardening and checking into the fern of course and finish off the day with a lamb roast and a replay before bed.</p>
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<p>If we lose it will be horrible... </p>

Virtually ditto this past week the same as the last post. Holding my own with the weight, no major losses this past couple of weeks but not putting any on. Definitely lost cm's around the hips and belly as clothes are feeling alot looser.The weekends are the killers.<br />
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Have noticed the carb cravings have all but disappeared, I used to be hooked on Corn Thins big time but since starting to snack on the nuts & seeds and easing up on bread as well havent really felt the urge for carbs of late. Keeping an eye on the carbs, sugars and fats overall it seems that reducing the fats is now the biggest challenge..............limiting chocolate and fried food intake ..............a work in progress.

It's ALIVE !!!!!! <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /><br />
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Hey Prop Cyril, you have finally surfaced so howzabout a race to lose 10kg ? I'm still struggling after 4 to5 weeks to lose and maintain 2 kilos off so I badly need the motivation a comp would provide. What do you say ?

I'm still here......managed to put a kilo back on due to succumbing to bad food choices Thursday and Friday at work ........ :idiot2:....and snacking on nuts and dried apricots over the weekend which was a healthy alternative to chips but high fat content. <br />
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But am still slogging away on the treadmill and doing the weights every 2nd day. The kilos are soooooooooo hard to lose and whip right back on so quickly. BUGGER !!!<br />
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Workmate asked me today if I was still on the fitness regime as it must be working 'cos I look like I've lost weight. That was great to hear.  :happy:<br />
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Where's that Cyril ? I woke up last night calling his name.......is he Bart Mans evil alter-ego ?

Maybe your Mrs has sussed out the hot chick at work and it is she who is doing the voodoo thing ? <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' />

Could there be the possibility that a pissed off ex has a wax effigy of you along with some of your hair and is doing some weird shit with it ?

I don't think I'd want to trade a lovely hot bath for a freezing night at the gym either (but I would expect others to  <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' />) <br />
Will post the odd remnder to your mate that there is a comp waiting and ready for him..........or anybody else out there wanting to race me to minus 15 k's.

2 kilos down.........13 left to lose  :happy: <br />
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Where's that Cyril ? I'm beginning to think he's a figment of BartMans imagination  :nta<br />
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And on a side note.........is there a special prize or accolades  <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> or .........perhaps slurs <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> that are awarded to the ferner who posts the most replies to themselves ?

What's up with Cyril, BartMan ? I thought he was game for that weight loss comp ? I reckon the big man's scared............ <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' />