Still Rugby

Is there anything else: Well actually there is as the world economic situation is awful, still people are being murdered, kids abused and all of the other terrible things. Plus our Quiz team is still crap. I suppose on the good side is the weather which isn't too bad.
Visitors: Graeme (Joe's brother) and his wife Susie and 9 month old Mungo stayed with us - unfortunately only a couple of days - as they traipse around the country doing a bit of sightseeing, seeing friends and of course Rugby.

Two great men - Jock and Richie

Rugby: Results as expected except Japan again failed as they drew (as they did in the last RWC) with Canada. The NZRU have pointed out it costs NZ about $13 million in lost revenue to attend every RWC and have suggested they may not attend the next unless the revenue model is changed (maybe to the same as Soccer).

Naturally the Northern Hemisphere (ie the British) blame us - we wanted professionalism (no it was the players who were going to leave) and a World Cup (yes - but they were against as they were frightened of losing $ but instead they have made squillions and we thought the revenue model would be arranged fairly). They are just pathetic.

Johah: In hospital and doesn't look too good.

Skype: Skyped S & J & M & K on Tuesday when they had their system hooked into a large screen TV. Audio was a bit dicey but otherwise not too bad. Who pays? Who cares!