Go the bokke!! What an awesome win! I know it was a good few weeks ago but the buzz is still on. Have to admit it wasn't too fun waking up at 4:30 in the morning - especially after a big night out watchingLinkin Park and Chris Cornell (Soundgarden and Audioslave singer) the night before. But we all made it, and were upstanding for Nkosi Sikilele with beer in hand! Was about 12 -15 maaates at my place watching and it was an awesome atmosphere. The final whistle went and the neighbours knew all about it!! Celebrated with a bit of screaming and yelling and then it was champagne corks (and beer cans and nearly a bike) flying off the balcony. Some pretty epic aussie friends snuck out during the game and bought the champers for us and they were celebrating as much as we were - nobody wanted to see the poms win! I bet the celebrations were a million times bigger in SA tho!
Daylight savings have kicked in now so it's only dark just before 8 which is good news for catching an after work surf. I normally get home just after 6 so it's bloody marvelous I tell u. And even had a few dolphins visit me the other morning and then some whales decided to come up and say Hi Hi Hi 3 metres from the side of the ferry on the way to work the other day! Was flipping awesome. First time I've seen whales close up and it was on my way to work! Not too many places in the world where you can do that.
Been a bit hectic socially the last few weeks. Been really amazing how quickly and easy it is to make friends here. Especially in Manly cos about half the people are ex-pats so everyone's in the same boat. Speaking if which, went on a boat cruise party last weekend which was real fun. There were 3 levels on the boat with a bunch of dj's and some live bands. Nothing like partying on the roof of a boat during the day with the harbour bridge and opera house as a backdrop! Also went to see The Killers (it's a band mom and dad) last night. And still got my tickets for Rage Against the Machine in a few months so can't wait for that.
Helped the Arrens move house 2 weeks ago which was pretty hard work. There new spot is really cool and I think they made a great investment buying there. 3 bedder with a big balcony so they're styling. There's a pub across the road and a few people were enjoying a Sunday arvo drink when Warren went to park the truck across the road. So Markus and I stood on the balcony waving and shouting at Warren like complete homo's so all his new neighbours will think he's completely gay! Mwooohahahaha.
Some visuals of the happenings:
Nkosi Sikilele fife aaaa em
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Shaggy Claiming it!
Don't get excited - that's my friend Kirk's girlfriend
It's a grand old place to live in...
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My private balcony - true love from when we first met.
