Interview with a Collingwood supporter
So as an unexpected surprise, I had the displeasure of speaking to a hungover Collingwood supporter, and ask him if I could interview him for this blog.
Let me set the scene up for you. Hopping on the train this morning , I sat on the only seat available , and after sitting down , it was quite clear why that seat was vacant. "Barry" as we will call him had been on a 3 day bender , since Saturday. I was seeing him, in the morning after the 3rd day, un-showered, unchanged, reaking of beer and a smell that can only be described as "wrong".
Barry looks around 40 years old, huge handlebar moustache, weathered face, and wearing black and white from top to toe. This guy, to me is the stereotype Collingwood supporter.
Barry: The other boys are still going. *burp*
Me: How long have you been at it, how many beers have you done since you started?
Barry: Mate, started Saturday morrrrnin, and couldnt tell ya how many beers we 'ad. But a f*ckin lot.
Me: Have you slept yet chief? It doesn't look like it.
Barry: Yeah mate, I slept, it was either at Jhonnos or at the pub, cant remember.
Me: Wow, you must really love Collingwood.
Barry: Oh yeah mate, I was *burp* born a Pie, I'll die a Pie, f*ckin loves those c*&%'s. 2010 Premiers, ohhh yeah mate, go the pies!!!
At this stage, Barry yells, "HOT PIES, COLD SAINTS" , and the whole carriage has eyes on Barry and myself.
I really couldn't handle the smell or the attention any more so I thanked Barry for his time, and got off the train 5 stops before my destination , and opted to jump on the next train.
Good on you Barry, get some sleep, and shower a few times.
I am glad that Colllingwood only win a flag once or twice a lifetime. God help us if they were consistantly on the top, god help Melbourne.
= )
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Collingwood 2010 premiers, god help us all.
Melbourne- Hot one day, Cold the next
Ahhh what a delighful day yesterday (Sunday) was.
The sun was out and the clouds where few far between. A perfect Sunday in my books.
What happened today>? The clouds came out and dumped on us! Around lunch time saw a fair amount of water fall over the city and drench lunch goers.
The little weather widget ------------------------------------------->
Is currently saying 11 and cloudy. Im not a fan.
Let hope the rest of the week turns out nicer, weather wise.
Oh and how can I forget the Afl grand final Part 2, coming to another Saturday near you.
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Brendan Fevola – legand
Brendon Fevola, I like him.
Leading from the great response from this blogs write up on Melbourne's adopted son, Ben Cousins regarding his show "Such is life" , we thought we would open the doors to express our intrest in one of Melbournes beloved favourate football stars, Mr Brendan Fevola, or as we know him, FEV.
Playing most of his professional career in the blue jumper with the Calton Football club, Fev was shown the door after a few incidents such as urinating in a public place, carrying around dildo's on Mad Monday and finally putting the nail in the coffin when he was quite drunk, at the 2009 Brownlow medal. He was followed by the channel 9 Footy Show cameras, and his drunken antics were caught on camera for the world to see.
So now my opinion. I think being drunk in a public place is wrong. It sets the wrong example for kids and all that ideology. But come on, that was comedy gold. I dont condone his actions one bit. Not 1 bit. But it was funny. Obvuislly that incident, was not good for the Calton Football club , or Fev's career.
Now, his other "incidents". And they all seem to have the same kind of characteristics. Funny, but bad for himself and his old club. And not the way a football superstar should behave.
Taking a leak Prahran, after being out at some nightclubs. Funny, but inappropriate.
Carrying around a huge dildo on mad Monday, funny, but inappropriate.
Leaking a photo of Lara Bingle with her cannons out. Funny, but inappropriate.
The list goes on, and on.
And now the latest incident with Fev, after the move to the Brisbane Lions. After all is said and done, this has to be the biggest stuff up the football player has done.
Not only is the ink still wet from the last time the media wrote about him, he goes and does another inappropriate act. If Fev loves being in the papers, you have to hand it to him for his persistence.
Apparently exposing himself to a mature woman after he suggested that going with him would get her kids some free football coaching, or something along those lines.
Now it must be said that Fev is strongly denying these claims, and he has the support of his team mates who were with him the night the incident occurred.
But geeze Fev, if its true, that's quite a despicable thing to do. And again. Funny as hell. I was personally lucky enough to hear a few comedians joke about it on the weekend, and they had the room in tears with laughter. It seems the more stupid his antics get, the more material he hands comedians for their routines. I can imagine Mick Molloy rubbing his hands together in front of the tv when watching another story of Fev doing something stupid.
Personally I think and hope he didnt do it, and his latest indiscretion is just some silly woman's story to get her 5 minutes of fame. The news around the incident seems now more focused on if he is guilty or not, rather then the incident itself.
Lets hope he can overcome this latest hurdle, calm down a bit, and get a game next football season. I think he is a champ, and his antics always amuse me. Every time I hear something about this guy I think he is a fool, but then laugh out loud about what he's done and I end up thinking he is a champ. An Aussie larrikin, who dominates on the pitch. Sounds like a good bloke to me.
Go Fevola!
Brendon Fevola- An Aussie larrikin, who dominates on the pitch.
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TGIF
Thank god its Friday.
Its been one of those weeks. I cant wait till 5:30 hits, and soak up the weekend.
I love the weekend.
Lets put the call out to all you Melburnian's. What are you doing this week end ? If you feel inclinded, please comment on this post and share your weekend details!
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The one clown
So lately I've been noticing how the ignorance of one or people can really affect so lot of other people. This is most evident in the morning run on the freeway.
Anyone going to the city this morning on the tulla freeway would of taken twice as long due to traffic congestion. Why was it so congested? Some retard broke down in the middle of two lanes.
Now no doubt the 1845 hyundai may of been in fine running order, but the rust and panel damage would suggest otherwise.
So what did this clown do when they noticed their 'car' was playing up?
Park it in the middle of the freeway.
Now I may be tough on this person who made me and possibly alot of people late, but come on, this could if been avoided. Maybe don't take your rust bucket on the freeway, maybe get it serviced once since it was new, and if it is playing up, get it out of the way of the thousands who want to get past you.
End rant -
Lets think of our fellow man, and make this city a better place for every one. 
Myki problems
So so so,
This "smart" ticketing system has been rolled out for a little while now.
I personally have not had any experience with it, apart from addressing some of its issues on this blog.
As a Melbournian I use public transport a lot, but I have not felt the need to adopt it yet.
I thought I would put the question out there to anyone reading to comment on their experience with Myki, and let us know how the experience is/was.
Feedback would be much appreciated and you can help out your fellow Melbournian.
: )
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Crown casino melboure
Crown casino Melbourne, the place to have a drink, see some fire shoot out of some poles, and most of all - loose all your cash.
Yes that place we all end up after a few drinks and always before the rent is due. If I write a good review, I will take donations from mr Packer. Let's just call a gamble that has poor odds.
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Melbourne weather
So Melbourne, the weather you dished out today is shocking!
I wanted to enjoy this day, as it was this bloggers first week day off on awhile, but I guess a day chilling in front of the tv and sleeping in late, is about as good at it gets.
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After work drinks
After work drinks on a Friday , by the looks of it at the local watering hole, is embraced by every worker in Melbourne. Melbourne, drink it in, it always goes down smooth.
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Search engine optimisation melbourne
Search engine optimisation seems to be the flavour of the month. Why? There seems to be only a few specialized people who can do it right. Content, links, and web structure are all great tools in a seo's toolkit however it seems that it is the proper management of all these elements that get the best results.
Exclusive Seo have recently gained a lot of ground in the search engine optimisation industry and seem like only a drop in the ocean in what these experts have up their sleeves.
Melbourne business is as competitive as anywhere else in the world, and this extends to the Google front.
If you need search engine optimisation in Melbourne as your marketing choice, You know who to speak to.
Melbourne city
Strolling in Melbourne city in a Monday night would seem to be a boring task, but alas! It was quite fun. Eating at stallactites, grabbing a coffee, walking down swanston st, it really is a cool city to call home.
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The hangover
The hangover, in not talking out the movie here. That standard Sunday curse that seems to affect everyone in Melbourne between the ages of 18 to 38.
And with the hangover there is the realization of the pending work week ahead, which seems to make said hangover worse.
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