What is the range of ages going on tour?
Dammit I had another question but I forgot =(
I'm 22, would be surprised if anyone younger than me was going.
Mid 20's also. Damn, wish I had a spare $8k at 22 
Although I don't think that would have gotten me to Germany!
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I am also 22....$8k not so much spare as borrowed =)
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I'm 30 but act 22 sometimes.
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And how is it that 22year olds act?
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My doctor is quoting
Combined hepatirix for hep a & typhoid
$110
diptheria/tetanus - free
Combined hepatirix for hep a & typhoid
$110
diptheria/tetanus - free
Roughly the same for me.
Plus $25 for a flu shot, which includes the swine vac.
I thought Smithy usually gave you jabs for free
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So when are we (Wellington component) gonna meet for drinks?
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29, last year of the twenties :(
I must be in the middle so far
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has anyone exchanged any Rand yet? I know the NZD is crap against most currencies.
how much do I need? any ideas? also how much is food and shopping there?
what about nightclubs? etc...
cheers
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Do any of the mods know how much people are on the tour so far.
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maybe 90 odd
So that means 2 buses I hope 
. Great to see such good numbers. We have to be the biggest NZ your party for sure 
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Very good time to be buying rand. I'm taking a combination of ZAR and $US, not sure how much though - maybe start with $2000NZD and see how that lasts. But I'm there for a couple of weeks longer than most, and everyone's spending habits are different.
Meals look to be expensive over there too - a hostel I am staying at are charging 80-150r for meals - that's $15-$30NZD. That's a hostel, not a hotel.
Basiclly, anything you've read about things being cheaper over there, any guides you have about prices - toss them out, and prepare to pay what it costs in NZ, if not more.
Anyone know if the buses are confirmed to take us to the other games that had generally been agreed upon? The itinerary from Wayne I last got just had the old schedule about 'rest' days - hah!
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In other arrangements, who is up for White Out V2?
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Very good time to be buying rand. I'm taking a combination of ZAR and $US, not sure how much though - maybe start with $2000NZD and see how that lasts. But I'm there for a couple of weeks longer than most, and everyone's spending habits are different.
Meals look to be expensive over there too - a hostel I am staying at are charging 80-150r for meals - that's $15-$30NZD. That's a hostel, not a hotel.
Basiclly, anything you've read about things being cheaper over there, any guides you have about prices - toss them out, and prepare to pay what it costs in NZ, if not more.
Anyone know if the buses are confirmed to take us to the other games that had generally been agreed upon? The itinerary from Wayne I last got just had the old schedule about 'rest' days - hah!
cheeseburger, small drink and small fries at maccas $20 ZAR. ($3.80 NZ)
might live off that
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In other arrangements, who is up for White Out V2?
Is there any doubt about it? New All Whites shirt, white overalls and white trainers. Maybe even get some face paint.Its no longer a problem.
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I have my white suit jacket - it's coming with!! We might find the white out a bit harder over there y'know...just sayin'
Smittyz, haven't had maccas for well on seven years now... I might have to get back into it...
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It's just like in apartheid, it's just like in apartheid...
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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Stuff overalls. This is the unoffical tour party attire. Exlcudes wig, sunnies and red shirt. At moment there is 9 of us getting these.
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Where do you get the pants from? I need them. hard as that is to say...
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We importing from the UK. $70 including delivery.
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Can probably get these knocked up by a Hong Kong tailor during the YF stopover to Jo'burg.
Stuff overalls. This is the unoffical tour party attire. Exlcudes wig, sunnies and red shirt. At moment there is 9 of us getting these.
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Can probably get these knocked up by a Hong Kong tailor during the YF stopover to Jo'burg.
Think you need a couple of days to get a suit knocked up for you.
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Can probably get these knocked up by a Hong Kong tailor during the YF stopover to Jo'burg.
Think you need a couple of days to get a suit knocked up for you.
I got several delivered within 12 hours a couple of years back. Could be a goer, as we are there nearly 24 hours...
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Hmm....May just get a couple of proper suits made up.
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Get measured up on your way out, pick them up on your way back...
But in what sense is a flashy white suit not a 'proper' suit?
I think those white suits should be part of the official tour merchandise, like cruises where people get awful matching jackets. We'd be like that only much, much more suave.
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I'm doing an order this week sometime for them. I've anyone else wants one let me know. Two sizes:
Size: Medium
- Chest 38�- 40�
- Waist 32� - 34�
- Inside Leg 32��
Size: Large
- Chest 42� - 44�
- Waist 36� - 38�
- Inside Leg 33�
- Chest 38�- 40�
- Waist 32� - 34�
- Inside Leg 32��
Size: Large
- Chest 42� - 44�
- Waist 36� - 38�
- Inside Leg 33�
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Last chance before I put an order in over the weekend. PM me.
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Not looking forward to seeing 2ndbest with a mullet (or anyone else really ...)
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White suits, I love it, just has to be done!. I'm in.
Can't believe it's only just over 2 months away.
Can't believe it's only just over 2 months away.
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Into double figures now. That's 10 of us.
Disclaimer: I take no responsibility of the quality of the them
Disclaimer: I take no responsibility of the quality of the them
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Just a heads up that it is a decent time to buy Rand at the moment. A saffa colleague of mine said it is likely to rise over the next few months as the World Cup approaches. You currently get 5.4 Rand for 1 NZ$. A local beer at a pub is about 5-6 Rand apparently 
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thanks for the heads up, I'm gonna get my rand sorted by the end of this month
anyone know you can get a travel card with rand loaded on?
cheers
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Travelex (cash passport) don't do Rand cards. I tried. Am going to get a Travelcard but it will just be at exchange rates at time of use.
www.Loadedcard.co.nz for prepaid credit cards.Toffeeman2010-04-02 14:03:35
www.Loadedcard.co.nz for prepaid credit cards.Toffeeman2010-04-02 14:03:35
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I thought I'd share a few things with those of you lucky enough to be making the trip over.
For the Italian game:
"Chi sei"
"Stessi vecchi italiani, sempre barare"
For the Paraguay game:
"Quien eres"
"Paraguayos misma edad, siempre enga�ando"
And the Slovakia game:
"Kto jsi"
"Rovnak� star� Slovensko, v�dycky podv�dzanie"
Thanks to google translate! Might make some good chants/banners!
For the Italian game:
"Chi sei"
"Stessi vecchi italiani, sempre barare"
For the Paraguay game:
"Quien eres"
"Paraguayos misma edad, siempre enga�ando"
And the Slovakia game:
"Kto jsi"
"Rovnak� star� Slovensko, v�dycky podv�dzanie"
Thanks to google translate! Might make some good chants/banners!
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Been reading up on Hong Kong for the way there and back. I'm keen to head to the markets, especially Temple Street (electronics etc) and Ladies (all sorts of stuff) Markets. Might also head to Golden Shopping Arcade (computers and stuff).
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Been reading up on Hong Kong for the way there and back. I'm keen to head to the markets, especially Temple Street (electronics etc) and Ladies (all sorts of stuff) Markets. Might also head to Golden Shopping Arcade (computers and stuff).
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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Been reading up on Hong Kong for the way there and back. I'm keen to head to the markets, especially Temple Street (electronics etc) and Ladies (all sorts of stuff) Markets. Might also head to Golden Shopping Arcade (computers and stuff).
Hard to deny being a geek really. Proud of it too
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