What are the chances of a pre-season game in Wellington the following week to this fixture?
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Are Air NZ the only airline that fly Welly to Dunners?
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Are Air NZ the only airline that fly Welly to Dunners?
Sadly yes the only commercial passenger airline flying into/out of Dunedin. Jeststar are flying DUD/AKL starting soon but not sure when. Pacific Blue used to fly and prices were better for a while but they left. Don't both with Grabaseat. Like hens teeth to/from Dunedin.
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What are the chances of a pre-season game in Wellington the following week to this fixture?
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I'm thinking of the proximity to rude words.
They have to learn them somehow 
I recall a basketball game in Palmerston North that Stefan, Duane (Pronounced Dew-anne) and I went to where I may have abused a referee rather loudly with a four letter word... a lady had a 5 or 6 year old child with her and turned around, gave me the dirtest look in the word and went on a tyrade about family values. She then started abusing everyone else around us - people we hadn't met - as they all had a rather unsubtle giggle at her expense. She threatened to call security and have us (and those around us) removed.
Duane's response was to lament the fact that she hadn't complained already as it would be a blessing in disguise - He would get to leave the sh*thole that is Palmerston North.
At this point she left her child for a good 20 minutes and attempted to get us removed by talking to the security guard behind the bleachers, who was in behind the bleechers we were sitting on - within earshot of us. The security guard's response was too ask her why she didn't just move?
(And now that I've finished this I'm gonna post it cause it took me 10 minutes to type... seemed relevant when I started)
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Heard from someone that local referee's will be reffing the game
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Heard from someone that local referee's will be reffing the game
Wouldn't surprise me, the referees at the canterbury pre season games were always locals.
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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even against boca we had a local iirc?
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even against boca we had a local iirc?
Yup, it was Jamie Cross
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Heard from someone that local referee's will be reffing the game
Can confirm that. From all accounts, it was at the request of the FFA, which is outstanding.
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Heard from someone that local referee's will be reffing the game
Can confirm that. From all accounts, it was at the request of the FFA, which is outstanding.
otagofan you seem to know a lot about the organisation around the game.
Do you happen to know if clubs from Balclutha up to Oamaru are actively promoting the game and/or whether busloads are coming for it?
ahmad2011-07-21 19:28:03
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The Scene: Before the battle in "Braveheart", or if you prefer, a real historical event.
The Location: Outside Wellington Airport Departures, Game Day, early morning.
An army of yellow and black clad Feverites stand in the early morning light, looknig grim, yet determined. Wisps of (last- fag-before-takeoff) smoke pass before their faces. The air is heavy with tension and the smell of old beer. Some of them haven't thrown up yet. Suddenly, an Elder of the Clan steps forward, a vision of wisdom, and bearing the scars of many pubs. He has magnificent knees. He stands before the ranks, clears his throat and spits, hitting a Qantas logo square on. There is murmuring in the crowd ("Here he goes", "Who's that?", "Get him a box to stand on", "I feel sick", "Are we there yet?" etc.)- they gradually fall silent.
He speaks:
"Ode to Dunedin
Southern brethren! We come to you on silver'd wings,
Allies to out-Roar the Brisbanians. Look to tonight's blood red sky.....
Is this a Phoenix rising in a fiery victory dance?
No, it's students burning farkin sofas........
I thank you...."
He stumbles back towards the crowd, muttering, "This is the Nation's finest? Pah! Little sh*ts....Who's going to look after me when I'm too old for shop-lifting? mumble mumble....."
The silence in the ranks is broken with occasional comment "That was really quite good", Who was that?", "Are we there yet?", "Christ, I wish he wasn't my Dad", "Anyone seen my wallet?"........
Grandadi2011-07-21 20:48:02Nostalgia isnt what it used to be...........
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Braveheart??!!
More like Trainspotting (with Chinese made railway wagons)
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
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Another GD literary classic.
Junior822011-07-21 21:52:27
I respond with free form:
Drat!
Wish the game
was in the school
HOLIDAYS
and I could get
4 grab-a-seats
B*llocks.
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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Another GD literary classic.
That'sI respond with free form:
Drat!
Wish the game
was in the school
HOLIDAYS
and I could get
4 grab-a-seats
B*llocks.
very goodNostalgia isnt what it used to be...........
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Jetstar - Auckland to Dunners and back is about $180 (leave Friday, return Sunday). Pretty hard to say no to that. Anyone else from Auckland going?
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Heard from someone that local referee's will be reffing the game
Can confirm that. From all accounts, it was at the request of the FFA, which is outstanding.
otagofan you seem to know a lot about the organisation around the game.
Do you happen to know if clubs from Balclutha up to Oamaru are actively promoting the game and/or whether busloads are coming for it?
I wouln't say I know alot. I'm a local ref and know a few people in the know.
I understand quite a few clubs are. Rumour is Braes have purchased 200 tickets for thier club. Southland Football has cancelled all thier leagues that day to enable people to come.
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Another GD literary classic.
That'sI respond with free form:
Drat!
Wish the game
was in the school
HOLIDAYS
and I could get
4 grab-a-seats
B*llocks.
very good
My inspiration is The People's Poet:
and Vogon poetry
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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I'm planning a road trip down from Wellingtoin.
We have space for 1-2 more people
(two will be a squeeze!)
Going to Picton on the ferry Friday 19th 8.30pm
Then drive all the way to Dunedin.
Drive back on Sunday and get an evening ferry back from Picton.
Ferry will cost around $175 per person, petrol shared - maybe $30 each?
Plus accomodation etc.
Would prefer Wellington-based people to share ferry costs, but I can take people from along the way (Blenheim/Quaketown).
PM me if interested.
Cheers.
We have space for 1-2 more people
(two will be a squeeze!)
Going to Picton on the ferry Friday 19th 8.30pm
Then drive all the way to Dunedin.
Drive back on Sunday and get an evening ferry back from Picton.
Ferry will cost around $175 per person, petrol shared - maybe $30 each?
Plus accomodation etc.
Would prefer Wellington-based people to share ferry costs, but I can take people from along the way (Blenheim/Quaketown).
PM me if interested.
Cheers.
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^^ Wow you guys are hardcore. Good on ya!
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It works out cheaper than flying ... will be a long drive though!
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Another GD literary classic.
That'sI respond with free form:
Drat!
Wish the game
was in the school
HOLIDAYS
and I could get
4 grab-a-seats
B*llocks.
very good
My inspiration is The People's Poet:
and Vogon poetry
This house will become a shrine, and punks and skins and rastas will all gather round and hold their hands in sorrow for their fallen leader. And all the grown-ups will say, "But why are the kids crying?" And the kids will say, "Haven't you heard? Rick is dead! The People's Poet is dead!"
Sorry back to topic.
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Another GD literary classic.
That'sI respond with free form:
Drat!
Wish the game
was in the school
HOLIDAYS
and I could get
4 grab-a-seats
B*llocks.
very good
My inspiration is The People's Poet:
and Vogon poetry
This house will become a shrine, and punks and skins and rastas will all gather round and hold their hands in sorrow for their fallen leader. And all the grown-ups will say, "But why are the kids crying?" And the kids will say, "Haven't you heard? Rick is dead! The People's Poet is dead!"
Sorry back to topic.
You saw what he did there then? You sir are a Feverite of fine intellect
Nostalgia isnt what it used to be...........
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Some doggerel disguised as haiku:
Nix in Dunedin
My wallet is empty....ish
Must save for Auckland
Nix in Dunedin
My wallet is empty....ish
Must save for Auckland
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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the fever zone is the west end stand GA, i will be there loud and proud
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Annual Leave booked, Flights booked, hotel booked,
Powers of persuasion exhausted after convincing SWMBO that we need to catch up with friends in Queenstown & Invercargill. & whilst we're in that neck of the woods we may as well catch the Nix in Dunners 
No family pass for the Fever Zone (same as Hamilton last year !)
We're the WELLINGTON Phoenix
And this is our Home
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Annual Leave booked, Flights booked, hotel booked,
Powers of persuasion exhausted after convincing SWMBO that we need to catch up with friends in Queenstown & Invercargill. & whilst we're in that neck of the woods we may as well catch the Nix in Dunners
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No family pass for the Fever Zone (same as Hamilton last year !)
Fever isn't a place for families
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Actually KH and his kid are always in the zone. I'd be tempted to take Jnr Jnr if it was just the two of us.
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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My facebook events tab has informed me that this is the same weekend as Ensoc's planned 'Quake Relief Weekend' (Read: Undie 500). So once you feverites finish watching the game, feel free to burn some furniture and get roughed up by some community cops. I expect NZ's first 'Football Hooliganism' story in the Herald on Sunday, Footpaul!
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My facebook events tab has informed me that this is the same weekend as Ensoc's planned 'Quake Relief Weekend' (Read: Undie 500). So once you feverites finish watching the game, feel free to burn some furniture and get roughed up by some community cops. I expect NZ's first 'Football Hooliganism' story in the Herald on Sunday, Footpaul!
Oh I am most definitely coming down now!
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Annual Leave booked, Flights booked, hotel booked,
Powers of persuasion exhausted after convincing SWMBO that we need to catch up with friends in Queenstown & Invercargill. & whilst we're in that neck of the woods we may as well catch the Nix in Dunners
No family pass for the Fever Zone (same as Hamilton last year !)
Fever isn't a place for families
(Even I'm scared of the kids)
We're the WELLINGTON Phoenix
And this is our Home
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Annual Leave booked, Flights booked, hotel booked,
Powers of persuasion exhausted after convincing SWMBO that we need to catch up with friends in Queenstown & Invercargill. & whilst we're in that neck of the woods we may as well catch the Nix in Dunners
No family pass for the Fever Zone (same as Hamilton last year !)
Fever isn't a place for families
(Even I'm scared of the kids)
Me too!
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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I assume we are all going for the west stand? Would make no sense at all to split the fever up?
Booking west stand online allocates seats but lets expect there to be no dracionian enforcement of such stupidity (after all, they only enforce it if someone complains)
Booking west stand online allocates seats but lets expect there to be no dracionian enforcement of such stupidity (after all, they only enforce it if someone complains)
GO WEST !!!
Well thats what I'm doing , it's all too confusing !!
Kiwi Jambo2011-07-25 22:21:05
The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.
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I assume we are all going for the west stand? Would make no sense at all to split the fever up?
Booking west stand online allocates seats but lets expect there to be no dracionian enforcement of such stupidity (after all, they only enforce it if someone complains)
Booking west stand online allocates seats but lets expect there to be no dracionian enforcement of such stupidity (after all, they only enforce it if someone complains)
GO WEST !!!
Well thats what I'm doing , it's all too confusing !!
Good call, my kilted friend. West it is.
I presume you will be sporting your tartan apparel for the game?
Kiwi Hatter2011-07-25 22:27:00We're the WELLINGTON Phoenix
And this is our Home
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I assume we are all going for the west stand? Would make no sense at all to split the fever up?...
GO WEST !!!
Hey - someone could do a chant to that
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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I assume we are all going for the west stand? Would make no sense at all to split the fever up?
Booking west stand online allocates seats but lets expect there to be no dracionian enforcement of such stupidity (after all, they only enforce it if someone complains)
Booking west stand online allocates seats but lets expect there to be no dracionian enforcement of such stupidity (after all, they only enforce it if someone complains)
GO WEST !!!
Well thats what I'm doing , it's all too confusing !!
Good call, my kilted friend. West it is.
I presume you will be sporting your tartan apparel for the game?
Indeed minus the golf clubs !
The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.
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I assume we are all going for the west stand? Would make no sense at all to split the fever up?...
GO WEST !!!
Hey - someone could do a chant to that
Would the real Yellow Fever please stand up?
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GO WEST
Together we will go our way, together we will leave some day.
Together your hand in my hand, together we will make the plans.
Together we will fly so high, together tell our friends goodbye.
Together we will start life new, together this is what we'll do.
GO WEST
Together we will go our way, together we will leave some day.
Together your hand in my hand, together we will make the plans.
Together we will fly so high, together tell our friends goodbye.
Together we will start life new, together this is what we'll do.
GO WEST
The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.
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In a manly hetero kind of way don't you mean?
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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