shepslady

Just had a txt from my son in NZ telling me NZ will be hosting the Rugby world cup in 2011 so now have my goal set to be home living in NZ before then Great way to start my day but my lovely charming sister brought my world crashing down when she not so gently reminded me of how old I will be when 2011 gets here

Anyway happy to see the world cup competition back in NZ again. Its been a long time since we hosted the first one back in 1987 & I cant wait to go to some games.

Good on you NZ

Cindy

Batty

Yup - great start to the day It's so exciting and can only be good for the country. to you too Cindy

bookemjano

And we should be citizens by then!

Nice Guy

Way to go New Zealand!!

Hosting the best game in the world in the best country in the world.

Makes me feel proud and honoured at the same time.

What a result!

Excellent!

shortfatbloke

I have told my wife that we now have to emigrate to NZ. I don't think she's worried that she'll become a rugby widow, however, as I'm a Wales fan... and they're not likely to make it to the playoffs!

Pompey_Paul

Congrats...cannot think of a more fitting place for the world cup................except perhaps for the home of Rugby :scared:

ukkiwi

The Kiwis better get working on the stadium and transport infrastructure then!

shepslady

We aren't a bunch of idiots we have 6 years to upgrade our stadiums & trust me they will be ready. As for the transport etc excuse me if I feel the urge to extend my middle finger at you One thing at a time & for now its the stadiums that will be the priority. All genuine rugby fans will find some way of getting there regardless of the transport issues & to those wannabes who will jump on the band wagon just because its a world cup game hopefully they will have the initiative to plan ahead.

ukkiwi

I never said you were a bunch of idiots - however after that post i may change my mind.

Batty

I usually try to restrain myself in writing but .... Cindy... my sentiments exactly. I hate these one line put downs and tbh it just shows up the person who makes them. I'd hate to be like that - only seeing the negatives. What a horrible state of mind to have.

But, WEHEY! I KNOW I'm going to have visitors that year at least even if I never see them in the meantime I checked my email this morning and already had a request for a bed

babybella

Well Wellington is already sorted, Westpac Trust stadium is fab. Right next to train station and almost brand new.
Well done Kiwi's and will be fixed to the box tomorrow arvo for the big game. Kids have already set out their kit to wear and flag is in the window!
KAZ

Batty

We always did that in Ireland and last week we had both flags flying

babybella

Oh dear! prehaps I'd better take the flag down then cause it didn't help your guys did it :scared:
Just kidding they tried real hard, all Blacks just came out flying. Hope the AB's don't burn out too quick again before the final.
We are off to watch them in Edingburgh next week, really looking forward to it, last time we saw them play was in Rome last Nov.
Any tips on what to do in Edingburgh appreciated, We will have family coming from NZ/Sweden and kids with us.
Go the All Blacks for tom, can't wait!
KAZ

Batty

No - it didn't do us any good but tbh the only thing that will do any good is to get rid of Eddie O'Sullivan They played like a team from 10 years ago - pre Warren Gatland. No flair or imagination and they were unfit too. They looked flabby in comparison to the ABs. Actually, they played more like a Gaelic football team than a rugby team I live in hope that Fitzy will be enticed over there at some stage Waiting to see now how well they can do against Australia - they've actually brought back in Trevor Brennan who was a big hitter under Gatland but O'Sullivan dropped him and he's been playing in France for a few years now. Hehe - tried to spell Biaritzze (I haven't a clue how it's spelt but that's who he's playing for ) so whilst he's still a good player and it's a good thing he's playing, it just goes to show that they have got nobody up and coming.

Go the ABs tomorrow

I've a couple of friends on another forum from Edinburgh - I'll ask them for suggestions for you.

ukkiwi

So where's the put down David?