Adrienne Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I think it's fair to say the nappies them selves have nothing to do with the sport. Limited edition nappies, that's good :sml2: 1 more sleep to go fokes :thup: No more sleeps to go but I do wish I was asleeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 It is good to know that i am not the only one who is absolutely sick of the rugby world cup, and thinks that it is a complete waste of the tax payers money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 so many anti rugby posts. what a shame. we are about to hold a worldclass event (our national sport no less). you may not be into rugby, but surely you can appreciate that it has resulted in improvements to our major cities (sadly not christchurch, but you'll be back and better than ever), a boost in tourism and global awareness of how amazing nz is. ultimately we will gain from the event. as for claims rugby is a sport we aren't that good at, we are ranked 1st in the world, that means we are good at it. if you're into it, get loud and have a blast, if not do something else. no need to bag it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 :sml1: Today is the day, let the countdown begin. (can someone tell me how long it goes for so I can start counting down the days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 It will be all over before you know it and then we can keep paying it off for the next 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Joe is too young to drink beer, and different things appeal to different people, it is not a failure to not understand a sport or hobby that others are passionate about. Thanks Zev :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Gonna head into town for a mean night out!!! Biggest fireworks display NZ has had, will be fun Its up to you if you buy the All Blacks Nappies or the overpriced merchandise which I know I will not be buying, but its still good to appreciate that a small island nation can hold such an event, it doesn't happen often. Also it's not only important to kiwis, this is the closest the smaller island nations can get to having a home event! See how into it the Tongans are lol, 7000 greeted their team at the airport! I reckon thats awesome. meh, its all personal choice lol, dont have to be into rugby a lot (me) to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 And we will keep hearing about it. That's my biggest gripe. Having it thrust down my throat day and night. And the fact people look down at you when you say you don't like rugby. The comments I've had you would think I was a criminal for not liking rugby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 :sml1: Today is the day, let the countdown begin. (can someone tell me how long it goes for so I can start counting down the days) hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pufferfishnz Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 offically over it! every day we've had to see rugby this rugby that....argh!! and now its on TV ALL THE TIME, on 2, yes 2 channels (if you dont have sky).....i want to watch other things, life doesnt revolve around rubgy. yes we will spend the next 20 years paying it off.... but yes it is also nice to see towns/cities being done up for the world cup.... i wonder if there is going to be any trouble at the waterfront and throughout auckland tonight....you know all very well that there will be....the drunkens and idiots cant help themselves, what a nice light they will portray us in when they do stupid things......hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Ok get over it people! It's happening in nz and you can't stop it! Be happy that nz is holding a world cup, and the benefits to businesses! If you don't like that we will be paying off dept go live in America! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 OK, lets leave this thread to the fans so they can share their excitement and those of us who are over it can just control ourselves and not post eh? We know we don't like it, and aren't interested, so leave it to those who do like it and are interested. I do have one final question though... There has been a series of ads with a military guy training cameramen to be matchfit. The last one finishes by saying "If you don't (I can't remember what - watch the games?) whatsisname the cameraman will have lost his manhood and all this will have been in vain". - or something like that. What is he supposed to be shaking? (an oversized urine sample?) and what did the cameraman do that meant he lost his manhood??? :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Haha I've seen those ads it looked to me like a baby bottle or something... :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Those of you who watched the opening ceremony on TV and haven't seen much of Auckland from the water at night, I wondered did you get the point of the port cranes driving about other than to be taking part or appear to be dancing? It's because you can see their little flashing lights darting about and it looks really cool :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Testicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Testicles were part of the ceremony? I hope they weren't flashing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the new guy Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Those of you who watched the opening ceremony on TV and haven't seen much of Auckland from the water at night, I wondered did you get the point of the port cranes driving about other than to be taking part or appear to be dancing? It's because you can see their little flashing lights darting about and it looks really cool :thup: I am a St. John youth manager and i had cadets telling that it looked like CRANE DRILL! lol i thought it was awesome. drill for anyone who doesn't know is marching and all that kinda thing. but this was crane drill! lol I watched the opening ceremony and thought it was spectacular, i especially loved the screen on the field. all you people out there who are being all anti rugby GET OVER IT!! be thankful its being held in NZ and not another part of the world where we would have almost no involvement in it I am not a big rugby fan but i'm supporting my team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Testicles Hehehe! That's what I was going to post but I was very worried about this family forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 OMG 5 pages, I will have to read what happened while I was gone, just thought I would pop in and say Hi, we are back home and we were amazed by the fireworks, my kids enjoyed it so much, no its off to bed for tomorrow :happy1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 ALLRIGHT ALLRIGHT I will admit I did watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Auckland city was chaos. God i'm glad I don't have kids because I would have been terrified if I had them there like so many people did. People were getting crushed when we were trying to get back to get on the ferry. Not very well planned family event. Maybe Len Brown can write a song about his terrible idea to cram everyone in to Auckland city and provide no entertainment for the masses of people that didn't make it in to the viaduct or the cloud? Crazy they stopped all transport into the city before 5. Next time we host the cup I hope they plan it a bit better haha! They could have put big screens up at different places and tried to spread everyone out a bit. I read somewhere they had 3 first aid stations and 8 big screens. Hardly enough! And there was not enough cops. I got to watch two cops climb on a roof to tell everyone get down though, and everyone cheered when they swung off one of the big lights to get down. And I saw a bloke with a very impressive moko holding a maori flag have a fight with several cops! Good advert for our country buddy! Haha! The wakas were awesome, as were the fireworks, the opening ceremony was great and I was super into it because I love when we have an excuse to showcase our culture. Dave Dobbyn is kind of adorable and we should include both Welcome Home and Loyal as the third and forth parts of our anthem! And it was cool to see Jonah out and about! I think he's great! The game was awesome, obviously not the best competition for them, but my favourite player, Mr Nonu scored a try and wore his pink boots so I was very happy. :happy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Was a great night! Spent evening on a yacht watching epic fireworks, then went in for an hour to check it out. Awesome atmosphere. Len Brown = fail. Public transport was really atrocious, told everyone to rely on the buses and trains, so they did :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 It seems to me that the reason the trains failed was due to idiots pressing the emergency buttons and walking on the tracks. I do not see how the train system itself can be blamed for human stupidity :roll: I think those of you on the boats would have had the best view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Gosh I washed some of it too. It was quite fun really, but I think it had more to do with the atmosphere than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I watched the match and am considering watching England vs Argentina just for the sake of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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