tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55433822011-07-16T07:12:17.319+12:00Freezin' yer knees in the AntipodesThe life and loves of a bunch of backpackers, friends and rats in AucklandPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.comBlogger3201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1119047140382139292005-06-18T10:20:00.000+12:002005-06-18T10:25:40.386+12:00Out With Hate, In With LoveOut with hate, in with lovesay it with me, come on now...Out with hate, in with loveNew Year, great idea,Where will it be, don't ask me,I say here, you say 'Queer?'You say there, what a 'mare,In the middle, what a giggle,lots of booze, hope no one sues,lets all go and make it so.See you New YearsAdamnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1118495864980307742005-06-12T01:12:00.000+12:002005-06-12T01:17:45.070+12:00Well Hello to all. I will be gracing the green shores of the bracing British isles soon........ the main question is "Are we having a new year piss up and if so where?" I have to get in to training since my beer drinking skills have fallen in to disrepute, SO keep well in blighty and I will soon be amongst you to bring happyness and a bit of kiwi ( thats her indoors to you) he he Ok she who must Alastairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01645795280523873189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1109816844797779552005-03-03T15:17:00.000+13:002005-03-03T15:27:24.796+13:00Lock up your daughters, lock up your wifes......I'm heading up over!!!!! - Like down under but opposite...I will be in the UK in a couple of months, hopefully end of may...Miss you all loads.. but will see you all soonxKiwi Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628353262234975066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1107884887858774182005-02-09T06:41:00.000+13:002005-02-09T06:48:07.856+13:00It was a great weekend (Edinburger) and that photo is brilliant. We look complete shagged, and just look a the weather...
I think it's safe to say, another great weekend.
WHEN'S THE NEXT ONE?
Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1106096888698301652005-01-19T14:08:00.000+13:002005-01-20T12:13:39.076+13:00
A frame from a video of Jamie doing the Guiness dance at Adam's firework party
Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1106095454711475752005-01-19T13:44:00.000+13:002005-01-19T13:44:14.710+13:00The gang up in Edinburgh in November Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1106095161244079012005-01-19T13:39:00.000+13:002005-01-19T13:39:21.243+13:00Test picture Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1106094995895939542005-01-19T13:36:00.000+13:002005-01-19T13:36:35.896+13:00test test test Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1100283957149432222004-11-13T07:23:00.000+13:002004-11-13T07:25:57.150+13:00Yeh, Jamie failed to make it out of bed the next day for lunch, and had to be ferried down to meet the rest of us late in the afternoon...
Adam was unprecidentedly drunk, and I have a wonderful video clip of Jamie dancing which I will have to put for you all to view.
Kat's video filming is not until next week now, but I'm still looking forward to it....
Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1100070924124317962004-11-10T19:51:00.000+13:002004-11-10T20:15:24.123+13:00What a bunch of piss heads!
Jamie and Adam were impressively incoherent at the best of times or otherwise heard talking to the big white telephone... and it was only 10pm!
Good effort!
It was great to speak to you all as always, especially in the knowledge you were sat on Dundry hill, within spitting distance of my old haunts in the Valley.... (homesick sigh!)
Adam - How were you the morning Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1098889475204091302004-10-28T04:01:00.000+13:002004-10-28T04:04:35.206+13:00Whoooooooosh......BANG......fizzzle.....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Almost firework night, can't wait to see ya'll
Love to those who can't make it down to Bristol on the 6th November.
Always a pleasure, Never a chore
Cheers - Adam
Adamnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1096373767851370582004-09-28T13:17:00.000+12:002004-09-29T00:16:07.850+12:00Edinburgh then...
Me, Kat, Vicky, Bell, Adam, Matt, Bev, Ged, Jo, Welchy, Sue, Stu, Becky (?) and not forgetting, Jamie.
Quite a good turnout then really. Usual amount of random drunkeness (Sue), emotional trauma(Jamie), "don't trash my Aunts flat" trauma (Vicky), very good imported NZ wine (courtesy of Annie), lots of free beer (courtesy of Matt), wondering around in the middle of the night Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1095757927669413202004-09-21T21:07:00.000+12:002004-09-21T21:12:07.670+12:00Hello All!
So Edinburgh is nearly upon us....
An event for you North Hemisphereians more so, but I will be there in spirit... namely vodka and kaluha! Al with be there in Gin, Hamish in Sambuca and Franky in Baileys!
So wishing you all a top top weekend, wish we were there and all that!
Photos and video footage much apprieciated!
Hamish and I are escaping city life for the weekend and heading Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1095415044244373422004-09-17T21:56:00.000+12:002004-09-17T21:57:24.243+12:00Hmm....all seems dead here. For those that don't know, there's a big bash happening in Edinburgh. Be warned, we will burn the place to the ground.
Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1093520627830656682004-08-26T23:40:00.000+12:002004-08-26T23:43:47.830+12:00Hello all.
Somewhat delayed reponse and thank you do those London locals (and Adam...) who popped along for my birthday. (If anyone didn't know about it - it was a combined dinner with a friend of mine - so we limited it to people who were close by - and people who invited themselves...)
Had a top top night - included Adams lottery ticket which won me 50 quid (he redeemed himself!) - and Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1092658945105180932004-08-17T00:00:00.000+12:002004-08-17T00:22:25.106+12:00Wowser wowser wow!
A fantabulistic Friday was had in our glorious capital for our Viking leader's birthday celebrations! A good turnout by ex-Aucklanders - 7 in total - Pete & Kat, Ross & Amanda, Jo, Adam, & myself.
Wonderful Thai meal, then on to a bizarre little 'Reggae club' off Oxford St which was playing some great funk/soul stuff (Adam was in dancing heaven), where we bonded with the DJ Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1092045389282493992004-08-09T21:56:00.000+12:002004-08-09T21:56:29.283+12:00Ahh, the more things change - the more they stay the same!...
Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1091845748402135642004-08-07T14:21:00.000+12:002004-08-07T14:29:08.403+12:00Hello campers!
Just a we reminder for some important Birthdays coming up....
Mr Peter Ulf Baldwin - (Friday!) 13th August
6 SarumTce, Bow Common Lane, Londinium, E3 4HJ, Blighty
Mr Hamish Bevin Coney - (Saturday) 14th August
25 Mortimer Tce, Brooklyn, Wellington, Land of the long white cloud.
All good here in Welly, had a night out on the town with H and some mates from work - found some great Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1091438321999363612004-08-02T21:08:00.000+12:002004-08-02T21:18:42.000+12:00Errmm....
Things in my life:-
I sprained my ankle last Wednesday - am hobbling around feeling sorry for myself (as no-one else will!).
I think I've gotten rid of a stalker. Yes, another one.
I'm up to Bangor at the weekend.
Debs (of the 'naughty nurses' trio) is back in the country soon, and I should be down in Cornwall seeing her at some point.
Jamie is converting his bedroom into a porn Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1091391961607447422004-08-02T08:25:00.000+12:002004-08-02T08:26:01.606+12:00Somebody say something!
Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1090007785779884702004-07-17T07:55:00.000+12:002004-07-17T07:56:25.780+12:00Adam,
Give us a call, 020 8980 2958-
Wallace is here with me and Kat (and Lynne).. waiting for your call...
P
This is the 300th blog post!
Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089979801018739132004-07-17T00:09:00.000+12:002004-07-17T00:10:01.016+12:00Honey ... I'M HOME!
Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089726166594818682004-07-14T01:41:00.000+12:002004-07-14T01:42:46.593+12:00Mike, I'll add you when I get home as I can't read the instructions in Spanish!
Tomorrow is the last day in the last city in the last country.
JUST TWO MORE SLEEPS BEFORE HOMEAdamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089725588198548392004-07-14T01:32:00.000+12:002004-07-14T01:33:08.196+12:00Hear about the two snowmen??
One said.. "can you smell carrots?"Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089715557873614492004-07-13T22:45:00.000+12:002004-07-13T22:45:57.873+12:00Is that an 'i' or an 'l'? I suppose I could just try both....but that's far too sensible.Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089686728851811302004-07-13T14:44:00.000+12:002004-07-13T14:45:28.853+12:00Hi all,
Just a quick note to say that I got a flash new Laptop..
But the cool thing is it has a webcam so I can now join in the festivities..
email addy is an_lkey@hotmail.com
Much love to you all
MikeKiwi Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628353262234975066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089337461903984022004-07-09T13:42:00.000+12:002004-07-09T13:44:21.903+12:00Jamie, Vicky, Pete, Kat and Adam all online, all together. It was almost like old times.
It was great chating with you all in MSN. Can't wait to see you in person.
Last night in South America and one week to go before I get home.
SEVEN MORE SLEEPS BEFORE I'M HOME!
tart tart for now my babbers,
AdamAdamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089235931373587232004-07-08T09:25:00.000+12:002004-07-08T09:32:11.653+12:00Annie, I see your love and raise you four hugs.
Happy Birthday to Al
Happy Birthday to Vicky
Happy Birthday to Me (for March 1st 2005 - Just getting in early)
Were you slightly tiddley Annie whilst composing last blog?
I am VERY excited now, thank you Annie for sharing my excitment with me. I have just got back from Iguazu Falls, which was my last 'real' trip, the day after tomorrow I will be Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089101963178853402004-07-06T20:15:00.000+12:002004-07-06T20:19:24.370+12:00Hello everyone,
just wanted to share the love and say
"I think you are all lovely"!
Happy Birthday to Vicky the Lurve Goddess,
and folks, its Big Al's B'day next week...
Cards and pressies to 25 Mortimer Terrace, Brooklyn Wellington!
And I wonder why you call me mum!
I am excited about you heading home Adam - not sure about you!
Take care on the rest of your travels.
Enormous Hugs from DownAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089058962202120872004-07-06T08:15:00.000+12:002004-07-06T08:22:42.203+12:00I'm afraid it's true, I mentioned football, albeit in a slightly negitive fashion, and it gets two responses.
I vistited THREE countries today. Started in Argentina, took a bus to Brazil (40 mins, 80p), then walked over the border to Paraguay (tax free shopping BIG TIME). Didn't buy anything though. :.o(
11 more days and I'll be home.
Tart tart.
Adam
(Adam swings handbag, catches Pete on Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089058392444511202004-07-06T08:12:00.000+12:002004-07-06T08:13:12.446+12:00Jees, pink handbags at 50 paces....
PPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1089029902030762602004-07-06T00:11:00.000+12:002004-07-06T00:18:22.030+12:00No, not football...you just have to hope Pete or I actually surf by whilst bored at work!
Various things happening in the deep south of England - working my proverbial ass off (as opposed to my real one, which just sits there and grows larger). 'Twas Jo's birthday bash on Saturday - Stu & Welchy were down, and we went off to Henley regatta, consuming copious amounts of alcohol whilst laughing atMatthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1088826156597011482004-07-03T15:41:00.000+12:002004-07-03T15:42:36.596+12:00Do you have to mention fucking football to get anyone else posting on this sight?
Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-108882590696309602004-07-03T15:34:00.001+12:002004-07-03T15:41:00.190+12:0012 MORE SLEEPS AND THEN I'M HOME
Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1088825657376835422004-07-03T15:34:00.000+12:002004-07-03T15:34:17.376+12:00OUTRAGEOUS...
Can you believe that in Buenos Aires Cadburrys produce a nut chocolate bar and a raisin (fruit) chocolate bar, but NOT a fruit and nut chocolate bar. I have been forced to buy and eat both at the same time!
UNBELIEVABLE...
In Buenos Aires it is cheaper to by a litre of wine than it is to buy a litre of milk, My cornflakes taste wonderful.Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1088291956787363382004-06-27T11:17:00.000+12:002004-06-27T11:19:16.786+12:00Hi guy's.
I know it's vain, but I just wanted to show off a little. I got an editors choice award for a photograph I published online. In'ni-good!
Hope you like!
Adam
Editor's Choice Photos on ePHOTOzine.com Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1088120649071762162004-06-25T11:36:00.000+12:002004-06-25T11:45:13.543+12:00Hello all.
Just back from the Galapagos Islands (wow, what a place!!!)and back in good ole (don't cry for me) Argentina.
This is the city where I arrived (Buenos Aires) and the city for which I leave for dear old inglaterra, in two weeks.
Apart from a few side trips (one being Uraguay) that's it for me!
I just want to leave you with this this little story though....
Tonight in my hostel I was Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1087935783244316692004-06-23T08:19:00.000+12:002004-06-23T08:23:03.246+12:00I would like to be AskingMcCavity, did it provide anyone who was up for anything?Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1087249318064956972004-06-15T09:40:00.000+12:002004-06-15T09:41:58.063+12:00Warning - If its on the internet, people may find it.Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1087248859534803482004-06-15T09:33:00.001+12:002004-06-15T09:34:19.533+12:00Note to self - best place to be when losing football to France. Not Ireland.
Slightly happier now though since Sweden have just thrashed Bulgaria 5-0...
Laaarrrssson. Laaarrrsssoooon.
Just had a loverly weekend in Dublin with Jamie, Paul Hatt and Angus.
Really reaaly reealy warm. on the beach in Dublin today!
PPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1087176258459084272004-06-14T13:18:00.000+12:002004-06-14T13:24:18.460+12:00Fee Fi Fo Fum, I smell the Blood of some englishmen!!!
Nuff Said, nuff Said.... Hehe
And thank you Matt for taking the bait, I knew I could count on you..
Itchy feet aye??? 'Twould be a pleasure to see you down here again, especially with your winter coming!!!! Sounds cold it does..
Much love to you all,
a very smugg wee Kiwi
Kiwi Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628353262234975066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1086946883196102932004-06-11T21:38:00.000+12:002004-06-11T21:41:23.196+12:00Wash your mouth out with soap & water, dear boy! In traditional fashion, I'll take the bait...personally, I think it's too close to call, but rest assured, I shall be heading to the pub for the 8:3am kickoff (our time) to cheer, drink, and hopefully celebrate.
In the meanwhile...not a great deal happening with my life. Getting itchy feet again...let the Southern Hemisphere beware!Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1086918054484313962004-06-11T13:35:00.000+12:002004-06-11T13:40:54.483+12:00To all my English Friends......
Does today feel good???? Well it should, as today is the last day of your IRB No.1 ranking, cause tomorrow (NZ Time) you are gonna get a hammering from the All Blacks.. It will be cold, it will be tight, but in the end it will be a black day for England...
Much Love to those who I have not declared war on...Kiwi Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628353262234975066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1086784988762987822004-06-10T00:41:00.000+12:002004-06-10T00:43:08.763+12:00Very cryptic, very cryptic indeed.
Well, I was in Bilbao at a stag do last week, and managed to resist going to "General Honcho's" at the end of the evening..... www.honcho.com
Fish and I are off to Dublin tomorrow for a weekend of beer, Jamie, Groove Armada and CHilli Peppers...
Other than that, we have lots of weekends planned in various places and the weather is 25 plus these days here....Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1086776382060840612004-06-09T22:07:00.000+12:002004-06-09T22:23:51.943+12:00Hello All,
Inca Trail, Galapogas.... blimey and there was me thinking Te Papa and Cuba Street were exotic!!! I need to get out more! Good on ya Adam, hug an iguana for me!
Well, looks like I have gone and found myself a proper job... Water Industry Training Adviser... chucked in the company car (up to 3.5L!) in favour of more wonga, and by Charlie you need every cent in this wee backwater we Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1086648874533734342004-06-08T10:50:00.000+12:002004-06-08T10:54:34.533+12:00Well, after a few days recovering in Peru I have made it to Ecuador and will fly to the Galapagos tomorrow, which, I must admit, I really excited about.
Only thing is my small gamble of hoping Ecuador flight prices were cheaper than Peru, is not true, almost three times as much to get back to Argentina (where my flight home goes from) so I have to do a few sums and it might be cheaper to fly backAdamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1086192623711075892004-06-03T04:06:00.000+12:002004-06-03T04:10:23.710+12:00I'm back from the Inca Trail, what a utterly fantastic, mind-blowingly beautiful place it is!
None of my limbs work now and I think I will walk with a hunch and a limp for the rest of my life, but it was worth it!
Walking 5km distance and climbing 1.2km UP from 3000 to 4200 metres above sea level does kinda take the wind out of you, and that was just day two, the last two days I moved extreamly Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1085754234612788202004-05-29T02:22:00.000+12:002004-05-29T02:23:54.613+12:00AAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!
Ahem. Right, I feel better. Bad day.
Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1085539197186657012004-05-26T14:25:00.000+12:002004-05-26T14:39:57.186+12:00Well Hello All,
Long time no blog - I'm sure you will all forgive me...
Have had a good old time reading the banter from you all..
What have I been up to??? Hmmm
Not a whole lot, have been travelling down to Hams a bit on weekend. I had a fancy dress party on Sat night, With a Theme of 'Red Light District' - and you'll all be gald to know I made almost as good a Pimp as I did a Hippy... I evenKiwi Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628353262234975066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1085502114453788922004-05-26T04:16:00.000+12:002004-05-26T04:21:54.453+12:00What a larff,
I am in therapy after being mooned by Katt and trying to recover from outrageous facial hair upon Pete's face.
I got caught by people walking past my booth several times making faces and sticking up fingers to the cam.
I also got a very close up and personal view of INSIDE pete's mouth. It's amazing, all this technology and Pete sticks it in his cake-'ole!
It was great seeing you Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1085500437973944022004-05-26T03:52:00.000+12:002004-05-26T03:53:57.973+12:00Ahh, spent half an hour last night with me and Kat waving frantically down a web cam at Adam currently located in Cuzco, Peru.
Adam refused to engage in audio conversation because he was in a very quiet internet cafe, but the whole thing was very amusing none the less. He looks much the same I can assure you.
And Yes, Kat did moon him.
!P!Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084916945917912062004-05-19T09:48:00.000+12:002004-05-19T09:49:05.916+12:00*** NEW PHOTOS ***
9 New Albums in New Zealand 2 - Including Matts Leaving, Katt and Petes Return, the Halloween Party and Christmas dinner at Halston as well as others.
7 New Albums in New Zealand 3 - Including Carlton Gore Flatmates, Tongariro Crossing and travels on the South Island.
A total of 224 new photos!
View All Photos - There are now 1071 photos online!!!Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084895104175012002004-05-19T03:38:00.000+12:002004-05-19T03:45:04.176+12:00Pete me old babbers,
Your profile only has a yahoo email address, so I can't add you to MSN. What's your MSN address matey?
Sir Matthew Wallace MHO (Member of the Halston Order), To get a microsoft MSN passport address is FREE, so get yerself one and talk to us.
Annie, First Lady of Wellington, MHO, I have accepted your invite and look forward to a live chat very soon.
Any other geeks out Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084807262222219042004-05-18T03:17:00.000+12:002004-05-18T03:21:02.223+12:00Yeh, this weekand was really nice.
Saturday was down in Richmond, playing "Kubb", in the park with Jo and friends. Then mad dash all the way over to the other side of London to my ex's engagement do and continued dismay at the shitness of the Eurovision Song Contest. But lots of Amarula Annie! Sunday was a BBQ out in the park...
Will add you to Messenger Mnsr Adster, and see if we can't have a Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084798266720792022004-05-18T00:41:00.000+12:002004-05-18T00:51:06.720+12:00'Matthew Wallace, MBE'? Am I the new Elton John of karaoke? Personally, I see myself as more of a Tom Jones...but I'm a publicity whore, so I'll take any label that's going!
Thanks, Annie, got the text, am suffering from lack of funds until end of week so mobile is on receive only! Good luck on the move, will try & phone Friday night (GMT) & catch you before you leave Halston Road forever!
I Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084557968086949232004-05-15T05:48:00.000+12:002004-05-15T06:06:08.086+12:00Hello All...
If you have MSN Messenger add me, I would love to have some friends (at the moment I have two!).
Then I can see Pete on his web cam and if I find a cafe with webcam you can see meeeeeeee! That would soooo make your day!
my MSN address is ukbackpacker@hotmail.com
Add Adam Add Adam Add Adam...
(don't send email to this address as it blocks EVERYTHING and I will never get it).
Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084527173341280012004-05-14T21:30:00.000+12:002004-05-14T21:32:53.340+12:00The webcam is sitting around waiting for someone to talk to. Never actually used the thing yet. Just sits on top of the computer waiting for something to happen.
Today was the first day I went to work without wearing (that dodgy blue sheepskin) jacket. Summer may be on the way.
Poker night tonight. Will post losses tomorrow.
Have a loverly day everybody.
Oh yeh, this service now has a Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084525314719261152004-05-14T20:31:00.000+12:002004-05-14T21:01:54.720+12:00Hello All,
Ok, I take it all back - I love the new layout!
I am just getting to grips with navigating again!I especially like the Blog page... I hadn't even seen that at the time of the last posting! Enough brown nosing!
Happy Birthday Matt - hope you got the text!
Pete - another phone gone? Bugger, this must be proving a costly habit! You weren't drunk at the the were you!!!?! One more Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084382595196911852004-05-13T05:14:00.000+12:002004-05-13T05:23:15.200+12:00Hi all
In Peru, not met Paddingtons family, but I'm sure they are here.
Pete doesn't allow me to mess with the page layout, which is a very good thing. I like Pete's new page, very funky, you get two thumbs fresh from me!
Our bus got stopped by masked armed men in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night, very scarey!
Actually, it wasn't quite as dramatic as it sounds as it was a picketAdamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084266656639731182004-05-11T21:09:00.000+12:002004-05-11T21:10:56.640+12:00What do you mean - dont like the new layout. Does need some tinkering, but its much brighter than the last one - I did have complaints you know!
How was Taupo
And happy birthday Matt, sorry, but my phone was nicked AGAIN... so no texting.
PetePeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084263929839630692004-05-11T20:12:00.000+12:002004-05-11T20:25:29.840+12:00Happy Birthday to me...happy birthday to me....
Hehehehehehe....
Well, I'm still alive. Just! And all the seriously frantic debauchery is over, I've now moved on to the calmer things - quiet meal with friends tonight, parents tomorrow night, workmates Friday - actually - scotch that 'calmer' point. Plus I'm off to Brighton on Sunday afternoon.
So, all good! Thanks you for all the well-wishes Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1084256254302801772004-05-11T18:13:00.000+12:002004-05-11T18:17:34.303+12:00Oo! Not Sure if I like the new layout!
Pete, Adam! You been fiddeling!!!Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1083857626917403032004-05-07T03:23:00.000+12:002004-05-07T03:38:25.873+12:00Weekend away sounds cool. As long as it's cheap, some of us have to live off the State at the moment!! (Or 'sponge' off you tax payers!!). And I foresee the money in the near future when I do get a job isn't gonna be great to leave me a lot to spend after basic expenses. But I can and will save for a trip somewhere. Unless I get paid a shed load!!
But I have another suggestion. When I win the stuarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666443354389023124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1083650248045222462004-05-04T17:57:00.000+12:002004-05-04T18:00:16.030+12:00Weekend away sound fab - can I come!!!
Maybe next time ay!
Barcelona fab, and Bordeaux for that matter.... Heck you lot know how to have fun in a paper bag!
Pity you can't take the web cam with you - Pete you will have to do the honours with your video cam! How is the Austin Video coming on? Looked groovy baby when I last had a peak!
Anyway bunnies, we are of for a big Taupo trip this weekend,Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1083359400899267682004-05-01T09:10:00.000+12:002004-05-01T09:13:08.356+12:00Helllloooooooooo its Vicks here
A weekend away sounds wonderful!! Can I come..... ??
After many a sleepless night Ive made a BIG decision..........Im moving home for the year. I handed in my notice on thurs and will be flying back to Bonnie Scotland at the end of June... a few days after Adam. Gonna save some pounds for the year and aim to come back here next year.. to make sure I get permanentAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1083310827575351372004-04-30T19:40:00.000+12:002004-04-30T19:43:34.216+12:00Abroad does indeed sound nice. Valencia is a possible (have friends there who can show us round). I'd also say Bordeaux would be good.
In the meanwhile, in-country, parents have quite a large flat down in Falmouth.Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1083278013074911782004-04-30T10:33:00.000+12:002004-04-30T10:36:39.263+12:00I am here, and I do check this thing every day...
Clearly this sounds like a plan.
Abroad might be nice. Barcelona would be top.
Haven't told fish yet, but I suspect she might be in....
P the swede.Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-108326891084801432004-04-30T08:01:00.000+12:002004-04-30T08:04:57.356+12:00Am I the last of the nerdy knee bloggers?
It's gone all quiet.
Here's a question for all those who got a few stars on the Halston Family Tree
(remember, you got a coloured star for each weekend away you attended)
Do you fancy reliving all those good old days with a weekend away on the coast somewhere?
I am thinking mid-September when the weather is still warmish, but the prices have dropped. IAdamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1082838575921964422004-04-25T08:29:00.000+12:002004-04-25T08:32:37.060+12:00I had my first introduction to tear-gas last night. It wasn't very nice. I wont bore you with the details here, but if you want to know more, then the whole, long-winded, over-dramatic, and possible over-exaggerated story is on my website
I hope everyone is well,
Always a pleasure, never a chore
AdamAdamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1082740799597375162004-04-24T05:19:00.000+12:002004-04-24T05:22:59.746+12:00St Georges's Day - 23rd April 2004
Very Happy St Georges Day
I hope everyone has a very English cup of tea, glass of Pimm's or a beer or two to celebrate England's Day
With patriotic greetings (from Bolivia)
AdamAdamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1082736527327347312004-04-24T03:59:00.000+12:002004-04-24T04:11:47.576+12:00Even the Queen only gets two Birthdays, and your having how many Mr Wallace...?
Saying that, because I am geographically challenged I will not be able to attend any of the mentioned events, much to my distress.
But have a VERY happy birthday with muchos birthday greating sent from Bolivia.
Annie, thank you for leaving a message on my web site, it's starting to look like I have friends now the 'Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1082726007372408502004-04-24T01:13:00.000+12:002004-04-24T01:16:27.483+12:00Things to report:
1) Single again as of the day after the reunion - so beware, I'm out on the flirt again!
2) Mike - Wowser wowser wow! Go those Chiefs!
3) Birthday coming up, so once more it's time for at least a week of debauchery. Current plans:
Thursday 6th May: Checkpoint Charlie 11th Birthday Party, Fez Club, Reading.
Friday 7th May: I'll be trolling round London, somewhere fairly Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1082370800343835442004-04-19T22:33:00.000+12:002004-04-19T22:36:16.123+12:00Well, what can I say!
How lovely was it to see you all!
Long may your fantastic reunions continue, provided H and I get to pop in once in a while!
I guess there will be another one soon for the other Bristol boy when he returns to the dear ol' shores of Blighty Gawd bless her and all who drink on her!
Its nice to be back in Kiwiland, but it does mean me and the boy are parted once more - I Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1082069052371041272004-04-16T10:44:00.000+12:002004-04-16T10:47:04.356+12:00'tis the night before Friday, and what a relief a short week is!
Fish is asleep already, I've moved the computer into the now vacated spare room so I can dweeb at leisure.
Last Thursday was really really fab, all it is with genuine sadness that I had to say goodbye to Annie and Hamish. We've had some good reunions already, but this one had a real tinge of the good old days. If only cos we Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1082030307234422212004-04-15T23:58:00.000+12:002004-04-16T00:01:19.390+12:00*sigh* What a week.
It's been fantastic for seeing old friends - Thursday was great, Friday I was up in Bangor, Sunday I saw a friend I haven't seen for ages, same happened Tuesday, and last night I met up with a mate who's been in Kalgoolie for 2 years - one of the few foreigners whose job is, simply put, to 'blow up Australia'! Fantastic!
On the other hand, work is very, very confusing. We Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1081374621789249802004-04-08T09:50:00.000+12:002004-04-08T09:54:40.763+12:00A few observations about Chile...
1) It's not chilly, it should be renamed hot'n'sweaty
2) It's long and thin
3) everyone under 30 is stunning
4) everyone over 35 is fat and ugly
5) I don't want to find out what happens inbetween
6) Chillies grow in Chile, but they are not Chilly, they are hot
7) People think you are utterly mad if you take tea with any less than seven sugars
8) Just had a Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1080913284770033492004-04-03T01:41:00.000+12:002004-04-03T01:44:03.356+12:00I remember that sunset one on the way back from the Coromandel - it was fantastic. Brilliant photos mate, keep up the good work. Just one thing though - if, upon your return, you try and force us to sit through a slide show of all your photos, I, for one, will be forced to resort to violence.Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1080895981391592722004-04-02T20:53:00.000+12:002004-04-02T20:55:39.606+12:00Tremendous Adam.Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1080867716460968542004-04-02T13:01:00.000+12:002004-04-02T13:04:35.043+12:00Dear All,
I know how you would LOVE to look through ALL 835 photos of mine on the web. But I also know that some of you may not have the time.
DON'T PANIC!
I have put the best 15 in one folder. With one easy link. All you have to do is click HERE
There is no excuses for not having a look now. It's only 15 small lickle photo's.
If you want to look at all 800+ then you can click HERE
Oh I love Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1080811542412904652004-04-01T21:25:00.000+12:002004-04-01T21:28:20.013+12:00And one, two, three...and breath...relax....be at one with the universe...go and listen to some whale music or something...did that help at all? No? Oh well...eat some chocolate, I find that always works.
Hmm. Interview Weds morning went well...I think. So I've got an offer from the brewery and a potential offer from my old company. Which is nice. Pissed off at the weather after 2 days of Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1080746614447520322004-04-01T03:23:00.000+12:002004-04-01T03:26:11.326+12:00Last night, some **** (insert your own word there) decided to play his ******* trumpet at ******* 1am for a ******** two hour ******* session. I decided to skip spanish school this morning as I was tres tired, only to be awoken by the same ****, playing the ******* thing at 9am. Fucker! (ooop's, I mean ******!).
As you might be able to tell, I am a little moody this morning.
OUT WITH HATE, IN Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1080353654717378652004-03-27T14:14:00.000+12:002004-03-27T14:16:47.233+12:00Only a week to go before we fly home : ))))))))
Getting excited!Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1080214492837956592004-03-25T23:34:00.000+12:002004-03-25T23:37:23.543+12:00Well, it's all looking quite interesting....I have 2 companies on the verge of offering me jobs...it's nice to be in demand!
Meself and Jo have enticed the Fishy Swede combo out of London, and the Middlesborough Mob (aka Welshy & Sue) are also down this weekend. Not sure if Stu-ster if joining us, but we can hope!
So, a weekend of getting pished, eating pie, and watching copious amounts of Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1080139265218192092004-03-25T02:41:00.000+12:002004-03-25T02:43:34.826+12:00Ch ch ch chch ch ch chch ENGLAND!!!
I've landed with a gradual bump back to my home land thanks to meeting up with various faces of Bambettes and others...wahooo!! And I've finally been taught how to use this Blog thing so can now potentially bore the pants, knickers, Reg Grundys, boxers off you all if I really want to......but am not....yet!!
Now that I'm back, if any of you would like to stuarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666443354389023124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1080054100584795072004-03-24T03:01:00.000+12:002004-03-24T03:04:09.780+12:00I want to come out on the piss, why don't you all come to my local, I am only 19 hours by bus from Beunos Aires.
Have fun ya´llAdamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1079985092281517312004-03-23T07:51:00.000+12:002004-03-23T07:53:59.966+12:00About to head out on the piss...
Stu has just arrived, and downstairs we have Jo, Lyndsey and we're about to head into town to meet up with Ross and Amanda...
Beers beers beers!
ANd on a Monday too.
PPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1079977215623518742004-03-23T05:40:00.000+12:002004-03-23T05:42:43.436+12:00Dearest Kat,
OF COURSE I'm going to make you sit through a slide show, boring people is what I do best, it's a gift I was born with.
I will also re-tell the same old stories (only slightly more exaggerated each time), until you beg for mercy or fall in to a coma.
Have you caught up with "Tricky Vicky Licky Sticky Dicky" yet?
I go to Mendoza on Wednesday, wine capitol of Argentina. I will crackAdamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1079636227485784202004-03-19T07:57:00.000+13:002004-03-19T07:59:31.110+13:00Mike if ya can't beat em, join em...follow the herd and come to Blighty! There's always a place for you at Hotel Baldfish, and you are most welcome to bring your chick along. Stu, i sincerely hope you are not too jetlagged because we have plans for you on Monday night my sweet...
Re: our skiing trip, yes, i'm ashamed to say that i did bitch about being forced to drink every night...but what Katfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121974292846818961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1079630785595422512004-03-19T06:26:00.000+13:002004-03-19T06:28:49.670+13:00Oh Pete, how foolish you are....
You think you've seen pictures of iceburgs do ya?
You AINT seen nothin' yet!
I have thousands, an I am going to take great pleasure in showing you each and every one.
Can't wait to check in to hotel baldwin.
Tricky Vicky Licky Sticky Dicky: I hope you had a safe trip, have fun in the homeland and I hope you can fit everything in.
Congrats to Al and Franky on Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1079603399740712292004-03-18T22:49:00.000+13:002004-03-18T22:52:23.233+13:00Vicky, I think, is now somewhere here in the country, although she hasn't made contact yet....Vicky Vicky where are you???
Anyway, Fish and I went skiing, and apart from Fish bitching about having to drink too much (I kid you not!), a great time was had by all. I even managed to get Fish off piste, down a red run and parallel turning by the end of the week through my own sensei-esque abilities..Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1079556903856386222004-03-18T09:55:00.000+13:002004-03-18T09:58:27.826+13:00Hi all,
Still alive down 'ere.
Have been up to sweet FA, just work and a bit of partyin....
Have not had a weekend in Auckland for about a month..... but always come back with a smile on me face =P
Al stole the telly, Al stole the telly, Al stole the telly!!!
I'm unsure if this is common knowledge yet (don't want to steal your thunder Al) but Al and Franky have moved to Wellington and have movedKiwi Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628353262234975066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1079548197981333082004-03-18T07:29:00.000+13:002004-03-18T07:32:40.246+13:00Antarctic Photos ONLINE!
Just in case you were REALLY bored ....
*** 228 New Photos in total: Antarctica Index *** Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1079210369777969412004-03-14T09:39:00.000+13:002004-03-14T09:41:48.856+13:00Vick here.. :0)
2 more sleeps till I fly. Im counting the hours now!!
Had a quiet sat night saving money. Friday was Annies 30th Bday Bad taste party... was fairly tame for us, actually had 2 bottles of vodka left over... I know, its shocking!!
So.. still desperately trying to work out when I can come visit. ONe option I have is to head down there on Easter Monday, have Monday night there and Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1078928110671664472004-03-11T03:15:00.000+13:002004-03-11T03:17:26.716+13:00Hold your horses, m'dear! Housewarming dependant on the landlord - who's far too laid back (just like me) - finally sorting out his remaining furniture so we can move a loada crap from downstairs.
As for the tinnies, they don't start piling in until I actually go permanent - which may be up to 2 months away! Bloody contracts....
Oh, Mike, been following the S12....go those Cheifs! Splendid Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1078569402992020752004-03-06T23:36:00.000+13:002004-03-06T23:38:54.543+13:00Congratulations Mattus! When's the house warming then? - as you don't drink beer i can only conclude that you have a vast stockpile of tinnies somewhere!
Michael....well i've been publicly chastised for slack netiquette, oops... sorry babe, don't have email at work yet coz i am but a lowly temp and its something of a battle to get the Baldwin boys off the PC at home but i will try harder!
Katfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17121974292846818961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1078478488046347062004-03-05T22:21:00.000+13:002004-03-05T22:23:38.763+13:00Good news, folks & folkesses (if that's a word of any sort!). Have been offered a permanent job at the brewery - so free beer every month!
Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16782015410353652165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1078361914561196362004-03-04T13:58:00.000+13:002004-03-04T14:00:43.390+13:00Hi all,
One of the lonely abandoned 1's down 'ere in this hemisphere, just writing to let you all know I'm still alive.
and yes Adam there is 1 question that I have been dying to know the answer.
How far do penguins really fly when u smash them with a club???
So it sounds like there is going to be a huge contingent of you all in that other hemisphere, whilst some of us are left all alone at Kiwi Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628353262234975066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1078348077240974562004-03-04T10:07:00.000+13:002004-03-04T10:10:06.623+13:00Hello me babbers, ow'bis?
Tis back from a tres chilly big white place, not too sure if you knew, but I´ve been to Antarctica (don't like to mention though).
I am indeedy back in late June IF I can change my ticket. Having BIG problems with the airline over here!
Thanks for all the birthday messages and emails, I am working through the pile now and should reply soon(ish) if you have sent me an Adamnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1078164591727966882004-03-02T07:09:00.000+13:002004-03-02T07:11:58.950+13:00That thursday before Easter sounds good...
Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860679360797021148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543382.post-1078119086736608272004-03-01T18:31:00.000+13:002004-03-01T18:33:33.140+13:00Can't get a flight the day earlier, so that friday out!
How about the following Thursday? The one before Good Friday?
Just found out I need a new passport - arse!Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04882102086712573714noreply@blogger.com0