Posts by Stuart Coats
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Bravo Emma.
I particualrly like the bit about emotional screeching. So true, so true.....
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Does Simon Power have to say much more than "better than my predecessor, who said [insert quote here}"? Of course, he does
In my dealings with Mr Power (some time ago admittedly) I would have to think that he doesn't have much more to say.
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I love cricket, but as a tailender myself I always find it odd that everyone has to bat but not everyone has to bowl. So my solution is this (for ODI's):
5 bowlers get to bowl a maximum of 9 overs each.
The other 5 non-wicketkeeping fielders all have to bowl at least one over each.
The wicket-keeper doesn't have to bowl, as getting the gear on and off would take up too much time (and Ponting another 20 minutes to set his field).With this scenario you'd have the captain have to decide "do I think I can get the other side all-out or do I need to bowl Daniel Flynn's over now?"
It would also mean that the rest of the teams and fans might laugh at Chris Martin just that little bit less. Or not.
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We're seeing David Byrne on Valentine's Day. I don't think this is particularly romantic.
The thought of singing along with Psycho Killer doesn't fill your heart with love?
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I should say that my Loaded Hog days are well and truly behind me!
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While we're here, has anyone ever been to a singles bar in the US (or anywhere else for that matter). And, if so, how does it differ from, say, going down the Loaded Hog on a Friday night and trying to score?
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I got anonymous biscuits last year. I then found out that these women had given biscuits to most of the men they knew which dampened the mood somewhat. But it did make me feel very special for a time there.
So why don't we all resolve to give an anonymous gift to someone this year, just to make their day that little bit more magical?
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"Roses are red, violets are blue, I'd sever my leg, for an evening with you".
Maybe if I'd written messages like that my plans would have had more success.
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I have always believed that Valentines Day is for the single people, not the ones in relationships. When I was single I used to use the day to give out anonymous cards and gifts to women I was attracted to. Did I get to sleep with any of them? I can't remember the tactic ever working, but it always made the day a little more exciting and fun-filled. And let's face it, who doesn't want an anonymous card that professes undying love (or at least the fact that someone finds you attractive).
This year as a special treat I will be taking my beloved to the Tommy Love Spectacular down on the Wellington waterfront. We might have to share the experince with hundreds if not thousands of other Wellingtonians but at least we'll get a good laugh and some excellent music.
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The weirdest part is hearing Titewhai Harawira giving instructions to the PM afterwards: "Stand still John -- no, no, stand still ... "
I like the bit when she tells him that it's people who aren't from "round here" who cause the problems. That's exactly what the people of Alexandra used to say a couple of years back when they were having similar, if lesser, problems to the ones Chch are currently confronting: "it's not our boys, it's those boys who come up here from Gore."
What isn't quite as much fun is a wee bit of context...
Does that article suggest that the guy was shifting the light while the cameras were rolling? Because no-one would hire someone who does that. Well, except maybe James Cameron.