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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
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 Posted - 05/12/2004 : 10:49:18
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The country hosting the 2010 World Cup is announced on Saturday. The countries you get to choose from are South Africa, Marocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Lybia.
Where do you think it should go?
It has been awarded to South Africa
wilhelm |
Edited by - offerw on 05/15/2004 03:35:57 |
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 10:54:08
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 05/12/2004 : 11:04:35
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| They all sound like fine places for a terrorist attack. South Africa seems like the safiest choice. Freddy Adu will be in his prime. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 11:07:02
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Are yes, that AMERICAN lad, Freddie Adu!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 11:08:22
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Oh, sorry, back to the original question.
I couldn't give 2 hoots really, as long as the football played in it is good to watch.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 11:10:39
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quote:
Originally posted by Erebus
Whose ass is the international community most desparate to kiss?
Hehe, Charlize Theron was present during the presentation of the SA bid.
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 11:14:09
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quote:
Originally posted by darwin
They all sound like fine places for a terrorist attack. South Africa seems like the safiest choice. Freddy Adu will be in his prime.
Unfortunately we've a few extremist groups over here aligned with Al Qaeda. Ever heard of the Planet Hollywood bombing in Cape Town a few years ago?
Safety and security would be the main cause for SA losing the bid.
wilhelm |
Edited by - offerw on 05/12/2004 11:15:53 |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 11:16:45
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E-GYPT!!E-GYPT!!E-GYPT!!E-GYPT!!
I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 11:30:39
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Actually I agree. Egypt would be great.
I sphinx everyone would have a pharaoh time!!!
I'm really sorry.
Truly.
No REALLY I am!!!
I'll get my coat!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 14:08:28
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quote:
Originally posted by offerw
quote:
Originally posted by darwin
They all sound like fine places for a terrorist attack. South Africa seems like the safiest choice. Freddy Adu will be in his prime.
Unfortunately we've a few extremist groups over here aligned with Al Qaeda. Ever heard of the Planet Hollywood bombing in Cape Town a few years ago?
Safety and security would be the main cause for SA losing the bid.
wilhelm
But is SA really more dangerous than Egypt, Libya, or Morocco (I don't know if Tunisia has much of a terrorist problem)? Why don't they let Palenstine/Israel cohost? It would add the excitement of seeing which players survive. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 14:17:40
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Why the hell does every topic have to turn political nowadays!?!?!?
You know what they say about discussing politics amongst friends.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 15:50:06
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| I don't think it's politics. I just don't think Libya, Egypt, and Morocco are good places to hold a large international event like the World Cup. Maybe things will calm down in 6 years, but right now there are some pretty unhappy people in that part of the world. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 15:52:28
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OK then, who has the best food???
Anyone???
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2004 : 05:28:46
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I'm with Wilhelm, being slightly biased now. South Africa would be an ace place for the World Cup. Plus, it blatantly has the best food - meat accompanied by meat? Whats not to like?
Bafana bafana!
 "I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens" |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2004 : 06:01:30
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Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
I'm with Wilhelm, being slightly biased now. South Africa would be an ace place for the World Cup. Plus, it blatantly has the best food - meat accompanied by meat? Whats not to like?
Bafana bafana!
"I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens"
Welcome back. Seems like it was a short trip? I'm curious, did you enjoy your visit and which places did you get to see?
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 05/13/2004 : 06:15:04
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It was far too short, man, but it was great anyway. We did the whistlestop tour ('Japanese Speed Tourism'). Cape Town for a few days, flew to Durbs and stayed near Ballito for a while. Then drove up (via St Lucia) and stayed in a beehive hut in Swaziland for a coupla days. Finally, drove to Kruger for two nights, then hacked it over to Vaalwater for the last night.
I'd have loved longer, but it just wasn't feasible. I'd love to come back, I love the country.
Um, go gan det? Is that right? fineself!
Also, mmm-mmm, food. Bobotie, boerewors, biltong, braai, its all good.
"I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens" |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2004 : 07:50:18
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Sounds like you've seen a lot. The weather has been incredible over the past few weeks, I don't know about Cape Town but the North East coast must have been spectacular. I'm glad to see you've made it to the Kruger as well.
Go gan det? Well, it is spelled "Hoe gaan dit?". Hoe pronounced same as who, gaan same as gun but the u longer and the g softer, dit same as ditto without the o of course.
Glad you liked the food. Now you'll have another reason to want to come back.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 05/13/2004 : 08:57:18
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Heh heh, my brother taught me that phrase, and thats how he told me to spell it! Crazy fool.
The NE was great - much as I liked Cape Town, it didn't really feel like I was in a different country, if you know what I mean - very European. Ace beaches though, as on the NE coast.
Kruger was wicked, though we didn't see any cats - still, elephants, rhino and hyenas are pretty cool.
"I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens" |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 06:29:56
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I know what you mean about Cape Town, that is why I like it so much. Kruger is excellent because you get away from the city. Did you at at least hear some lions roaring at night? It is an incredible experience waking up in the middle of the night feeling your tent shake from the noise.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 09:45:20
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Nope, no lions of any sort. Baby hyenas though.
Actually, even the elephant and rhinos and things weren't quite as cool as the penguins on Boulders, but maybe thats just me.
Better than the dassies on the mountain though eh? Evil angry little things.
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 10:17:33
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Boo! ?
wilhelm |
Edited by - offerw on 05/14/2004 10:18:35 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 10:22:02
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They scowl at you, they're evil I tells ya!
Almost as vicious as baboons.
 "Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 13:42:42
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I know those dassies can be mean sometimes, I hear they've a fearsome bite.
The baboon pic reminds me of something which happened to my sister a few years ago. They took their kids to the beach and left the car window open. A baboon got into the car to munch on the kiddie's sweets. When the family returned to the car the baboon was still munching away behind the front seat. Neither my sister nor the baboon was aware of one another's presence, when she opened the front door it was havoc. The baboon shat itself and also managed to make a mess of the whole car before getting away. The car still reeked a year after the incident.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2004 : 16:07:45
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Those things are skank. I got told off in the Two Oceans restaurant at Cape Point for teasing the baboon through the window with a packet of sugar. It was all rank and wet, scabby little vermin. There was one taking a leak off the roof of the gift shop, I'm sure he was aiming for people.
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 09:14:40
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Ace news, eh Wilhelm? Thats well good.
Bafana bafana!
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 10:02:19
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Unpopular opinion perhaps, but what´s the difference between us football fans and the mutants who obsessively recorded and debated the scores of Colosseum gladiators back in the Holy Roman day?
-Owen |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 10:10:32
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Well, for a start, there's slightly less maiming and bloodshed involved. Not much mind you, but less.
Southampton finished a disappointing 12th, fact fans. Above Portsmouth though, which is the important thing. We managed to lose to *%$£^ing Charlton though, or we could have been 8th. Dag nam it.
Hey, at least Man U didn't win.
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 10:18:36
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Agreed, though we´re still breaking our asses under the same draconian financial laws as back then so switch off your brain and let´s watch 22 grown men chase a bag of air around a field. That oughta take our minds off it. Woo! Bread and circuses, mister.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 10:24:39
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I have literally no idea what most of that meant.
Hey ho, its almost Euro 2004.
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 12:04:00
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Some huge parties happening out here tonight. This will also do the economy pretty good. It is still a long way to go to 2010 though. One of the stadiums chosen to host some of the matches is just up the road from me. I'll have to remember who the nice folk on FB.net were when everybody starts looking for a place to stay in six years' time.
wilhelm |
Edited by - offerw on 05/15/2004 12:05:24 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 12:06:40
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What, and send us free tickets? Sweet, thanks mate!
So, you a big footie fan, or more rugby/cricket based?
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 12:12:40
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Football, rugby, cricket, I watch all of it. I learnt all about the beautifull game during my years at med school. One of my housemates was an Italian guy mad about football. I still watch the Italian club matches but it is not as good as the English Premiership. I'll keep quiet about my favorite English club, I know it can be a serious mistake to support the "wrong" team.
Simon, was I right about Therapy in your Name That Tune thread?
wilhelm |
Edited by - offerw on 05/15/2004 12:22:22 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 12:20:25
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Hmm, let me go check, I forget what I put!
You can tell me which team Wilhelm, as long as its not Man U I won't mind...
"Sport? Marvellous, isn't it! Hmm?" - Ron Manager
Sorry, you probably have no idea what i'm talking about...
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
Edited by - Cheeseman1000 on 05/15/2004 12:29:53 |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 12:52:07
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Arsenal.
Is it safe to admit?
wilhelm |
Edited by - offerw on 05/15/2004 12:52:41 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 13:00:04
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Thats alright, I don't mind that. They're building the new stadium about five minutes walk from where I work, which is nice. You'll be pleased with the result today then - entire season unbeaten, I'm well chuffed for them.
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing" |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 12:43:56
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
You can tell me which team Wilhelm, as long as its not Man U I won't mind...
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by X-Wing"
Hahaha!!! Other fan's bitterness makes me laugh.
You're not even a rival. Small fry.
Small club, small minds.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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2010 Soccer World Cup: South Africa
