Well, despite my headache/heatstroke, I proudly donned the green and red and headed off to Singapore Polo grounds for the hurling allstars game. Being a staunch GAA supporter, such matches are second nature to me! Met a guy from Claremorris who said it was great to see the jersey, so that made it worth it! Was quiet a few other jerseys in attendance also. Also there was quite a few GAA TV heads. Michael O’Muircheartaigh was doing the commentary from up on high. His effort at speaking Chinese was worth the hike up to the place alone! The sports guy from UTV and Michael Lyster (looking surprisingly hunched over!) were there also. No sign of Marty the Mutant though.
Sam McGuire would turn in his grave if he had seen the “GAA” footfall match on before the hurling. It was practically Aussie rules, with marks, pulling and dragging, dubious carrying rules, picking off ground and 3 points for over the bar and 6 for under. A travesty to a true fan like myself!!!
Just to make everyone feel at home, it rained during most of the allstar game! There was also some pretty scary thunder and lighting for about half an hour. The boys didn't exactly bust a gut, but it was a good game. Don’t think Yulie was too impressed, but hey, I had a good time!
To add to my headache, starting to get the "heat hives" also, like I used to get in America! I am turning in to a right hypochondriac!
Saturday, January 21, 2006
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3 comments:
heat rash, changing temperatures, ...you are a total wimp, whinging about coldness in Galway and hotness in singapore, a big Mammy's boy, and you know how Tommy R senior refers to Mammy's boys!!
Tiger D
Thanks for your concern - I'm overwhelmed! Had the worst headache I ever had last night. Luckily the icepick removed itself this morning!
I'd like to see you out here, what with your " gastric sensitivities" and aversion to heat.
And no, I can't rem what Tommy R Snr calls Mammy's boys (besides Aidan, that is!)
I forgot to bring Yulie's digital camera. If I can figure out how to transfer my phone camera pics to my laptop, I'll post 1 or 2, if they are up to scratch!
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