so its just about 6 weeks until I depart these waters and head back to the UK with portia for a month and then onto Aussie. I had to come out and tell everyone and couldnt keep the secret any longer. Summer is on it's way and I am officially un-employed and able to just enjoy myself, and enjoy myself I have.
I the drink/piss/booze/bevvies has been calmed down and running has recommenced in an attempt to save money, thats not to say there hasnt been moments.
We had to move out of our Parnell home and into the backpackers for our final 2 months and it's not a bad deal we've got, Justine's taken $40 off the price a night.
Flights, Hotels, Visas are all sorted and ready to go, just need to pay off our bills and get back on track with our saving money.
Sammy Spinnetto was the first of us that's left to move over to Aussie and boy did he go out with a bang. For some strange reason the lads thought it would be a good idea to move up to Paihia for a weekend of sunshine.... and carnage.
Most of the boys went up Thursday night to check out the place while me, marc and gaz had to finish work on the friday. Not that we expected anything less but the lads went loose on the first night and the highlight would probaly be hearing the Ross had gone AWOL and only several hours after they first noticed he was missing did the story unfold... Ross took the car in the middle of the night and tried driving (drunk) to meet up with a swedish girl, they didnt do anything and he crashed on the way back, nothing bad though, just a dent. The guys laid into him saying that it was a boys weekend so no girls and what not. Ross sat in the car and didn't say a word to anyone all night then in the wee hours of the morning took the car again to go meet up with girl again. He wrote it off and was found hours later on the phone to the AA.
SO that is what we arrived to and to add a bit of organisation to the weekend we got our priorities sorted and shaved Sam's head, went for a midnight dip in the out of order pool and passed out in various spots. Saturday we got up went into town to get some breakfast and harassed the waitresses with our pirate singing before renting out some jet skis and taking to the water for an hour.
This is probaly the point where things got a bit out of control, to condense down the night heres what happened;
1. we got on the drink about 5pm at the beach house
2. headed into town after gaz had polished off his 1 litre bottle of whiskey
3. gaz fell into a bush and then threw his bottle at us nearly taking marcs head off
4. went to base bar at which point we saw it was too busy and left for a pool hall bar
5. stole a trophy from the bar
6. got a kebab with the trophy
7. got told how disappointed sam was that I hadn't got naked for him yet
8. got naked and ran into the sea
9. picked up clothes leaving iphone and passport behind
10. walked home naked
11. got home, realised missing items, couldnt find them
12. left to come home early with the first car, had email off my dad saying my passport was found and on the way to auckland police station
13. found out it had been taken out to sea and someone saw it floating along
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
couple of weeks on
an up and down couple of weeks for me.
Ups would be The Social : Oktoberfest went without a hiccup provided a little revenue boost which adds nicely to my monthly and quarterly bonus :p
downs... England out of the RWC, warriors lose in the nrl final
Rugby world cup despite not being over yet has been a great experience. Managed to get an england game against scotland. Started off in Ponsonby backpackers playing scrumpy hands (not the best idea i've ever had) and walking the fan trail down to the stadium.
It felt like the whole of NZ was behind scotland and it was quite intimidating but hey, we got the last laugh there.
Apart from that there hasn't been too much to shout about, just looking forward to finishing work and getting over to Aussie to start another adventure!
Ups would be The Social : Oktoberfest went without a hiccup provided a little revenue boost which adds nicely to my monthly and quarterly bonus :p
downs... England out of the RWC, warriors lose in the nrl final
Rugby world cup despite not being over yet has been a great experience. Managed to get an england game against scotland. Started off in Ponsonby backpackers playing scrumpy hands (not the best idea i've ever had) and walking the fan trail down to the stadium.
It felt like the whole of NZ was behind scotland and it was quite intimidating but hey, we got the last laugh there.
Apart from that there hasn't been too much to shout about, just looking forward to finishing work and getting over to Aussie to start another adventure!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Bucket List
Although the Rugby World Cup is in full swing, I am still in work and not being able to see the free stuff during the day does mean my experience of the world cup is in the evening's down the fanzone's drinking away, which is piling up the costs.
As I'm attempting to cut down heavily on the drinking, thing's are going to get boring soooo I've decided to come up with my 101 things to do before I die.
Based on other 101 lists on the internet and my own aspirations. Some things I have already done which will help me complete the list more easily.
heres the link... http://www.thebucketlist101.blogspot.com/
As I'm attempting to cut down heavily on the drinking, thing's are going to get boring soooo I've decided to come up with my 101 things to do before I die.
Based on other 101 lists on the internet and my own aspirations. Some things I have already done which will help me complete the list more easily.
heres the link... http://www.thebucketlist101.blogspot.com/
Rugby World Cup 2011
So it's finally here! What I've been waiting just under 2 years for!
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011
now, in my last post I said that council was expecting 50,000 people to hit the waterfront and I was finishing work at 5 so I could head down to The Cloud to enjoy the opening ceremony...
yeaaaah, 200,000 people crammed into the CBD from 3.30pm and we were absolutely rammed at the bar, I was on my own until 7pm with 200 people to attend to.
Apart from the rushing around and the fact that we were unprepared for that amount of people, it was actually a very enjoyable evening. I caught the fireworks at The Britomart at about 9pm and they were sensational.
The night after it was Englands opening game and despite our poor performance it was a great night. I headed down to The Cloud on the waterfront with Grogan, Colin, Nikita, Natalie and their friend Simon to cheer on the boys. With everyone drinking and so passionate about their teams, I was very suprised to see that everyone was in high spirits and laughing along with eachother.
I've had to wait a couple of weeks until my first visit to Eden Park for the RWC though. Adam got us tickets to Fiji vs Samoa and we wernt the only ones there... the place was sold out, not a spare seat to be seen. The stadium looks so massive now with the temporary seating held up by masses of scaffolding. The weather wasn't great and neither was the game but the atmosphere before the game at Neighborhood Bar in Kingsland and in the stadium was awesome.
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011
now, in my last post I said that council was expecting 50,000 people to hit the waterfront and I was finishing work at 5 so I could head down to The Cloud to enjoy the opening ceremony...
yeaaaah, 200,000 people crammed into the CBD from 3.30pm and we were absolutely rammed at the bar, I was on my own until 7pm with 200 people to attend to.
Apart from the rushing around and the fact that we were unprepared for that amount of people, it was actually a very enjoyable evening. I caught the fireworks at The Britomart at about 9pm and they were sensational.
The night after it was Englands opening game and despite our poor performance it was a great night. I headed down to The Cloud on the waterfront with Grogan, Colin, Nikita, Natalie and their friend Simon to cheer on the boys. With everyone drinking and so passionate about their teams, I was very suprised to see that everyone was in high spirits and laughing along with eachother.
I've had to wait a couple of weeks until my first visit to Eden Park for the RWC though. Adam got us tickets to Fiji vs Samoa and we wernt the only ones there... the place was sold out, not a spare seat to be seen. The stadium looks so massive now with the temporary seating held up by masses of scaffolding. The weather wasn't great and neither was the game but the atmosphere before the game at Neighborhood Bar in Kingsland and in the stadium was awesome.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
The Eve of RWC 2011
It's an incredibly exciting time to be in New Zealand at the moment. The rush of people has been slow in coming but now everyones here, the place is just buzzing!
It's been an interesting few weeks in my life, I got my Australian visa granted which just lifts a huge weight off my shoulders about where the next year of my life will be and what it will en tale.
A couple of industry drinks, firstly at globe for Mingle with a fluro party, cue getting asked to leave for being too drunk and hissy fit the next day.
Then at AJ Hackett bridge climb and bunjy. Rugby world cup preview party. All industry partys are pretty much the same so not much to say really.
Got my tickets for the world cup and roll on Friday night for the opening ceremony. Luckily I finish at 5pm just as its starting. The council expect over 50,000 to fill Aucklands waterfront with 5 big screens on Queens Wharf, Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter. A fleet of Waka's arriving followed by a 600 man strong haka, speech from prime minster John Key and mayor Len Brown. followed by Tonga's humiliation of the All blacks (hopefully, as new zealand fans are going into this tournament so arrogant of their success).
It's been an interesting few weeks in my life, I got my Australian visa granted which just lifts a huge weight off my shoulders about where the next year of my life will be and what it will en tale.
A couple of industry drinks, firstly at globe for Mingle with a fluro party, cue getting asked to leave for being too drunk and hissy fit the next day.
Then at AJ Hackett bridge climb and bunjy. Rugby world cup preview party. All industry partys are pretty much the same so not much to say really.
Got my tickets for the world cup and roll on Friday night for the opening ceremony. Luckily I finish at 5pm just as its starting. The council expect over 50,000 to fill Aucklands waterfront with 5 big screens on Queens Wharf, Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter. A fleet of Waka's arriving followed by a 600 man strong haka, speech from prime minster John Key and mayor Len Brown. followed by Tonga's humiliation of the All blacks (hopefully, as new zealand fans are going into this tournament so arrogant of their success).
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Depot Bar, 86 Federal Street
I've decided I'm going to get a lot better at this blogging business, plus it helps me put down my excitement about Aussie and coming back to the UK, even though its so far off!
So what's happened in the last few weeks? Not a great amount to be honest, everyone is just waiting for the world cup to roll into town, my tickets are sitting in my bedside drawers ready to be scanned at the entrance of Eden Park, letting me see a once in a lifetime occasion.
The bar hasn't really changed much, it's difficult getting Ilkin and Jake on maintenance in the bar at the same time as me so I can get it looking decent. I'm even more desperate for my plans to be in place as everyone leaves a legacy behind in the bar. Doesn't matter if your bar manager, bar staff, hostel staff, drivers or sales res. or reps for the travel industry. Everyone leaves behind in that bar a story to tell, unfortunately mine will be getting naked all the time but I want to leave behind a bar that looks clean, smart and cool but with hardly any money spent.
I have been given money from Nan which is sitting pretty in my savings account, I spent a small portion of it on myself (Iphone, shoes and jeans) and have left the rest for mine and Portia's month or so of travelling. Having that money is making this fantasy of ours more real, now I'm just left with the dilemma of getting the flights we want now at a decent price or holding out for a sale.
We can afford to buy the flights as they are now, won't leave us too much to work with when we are in Aussie but we're both working our arses off to get as much as we can. Portia with her new job at Depot, they pay well and because of the clientele that roll into her bar, they tip well. It's a cool little eatery/bar, industrial but cosy at the same time, great food and not ridiculously priced drinks (for Auckland anyway). I'm making sure I work hard enough to leave with a good reference and a good bonus after the world cup.
So what's happened in the last few weeks? Not a great amount to be honest, everyone is just waiting for the world cup to roll into town, my tickets are sitting in my bedside drawers ready to be scanned at the entrance of Eden Park, letting me see a once in a lifetime occasion.
The bar hasn't really changed much, it's difficult getting Ilkin and Jake on maintenance in the bar at the same time as me so I can get it looking decent. I'm even more desperate for my plans to be in place as everyone leaves a legacy behind in the bar. Doesn't matter if your bar manager, bar staff, hostel staff, drivers or sales res. or reps for the travel industry. Everyone leaves behind in that bar a story to tell, unfortunately mine will be getting naked all the time but I want to leave behind a bar that looks clean, smart and cool but with hardly any money spent.
I have been given money from Nan which is sitting pretty in my savings account, I spent a small portion of it on myself (Iphone, shoes and jeans) and have left the rest for mine and Portia's month or so of travelling. Having that money is making this fantasy of ours more real, now I'm just left with the dilemma of getting the flights we want now at a decent price or holding out for a sale.
We can afford to buy the flights as they are now, won't leave us too much to work with when we are in Aussie but we're both working our arses off to get as much as we can. Portia with her new job at Depot, they pay well and because of the clientele that roll into her bar, they tip well. It's a cool little eatery/bar, industrial but cosy at the same time, great food and not ridiculously priced drinks (for Auckland anyway). I'm making sure I work hard enough to leave with a good reference and a good bonus after the world cup.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Buzzing for the RWC 2011
This blogging business is getting pretty darn hard at the moment, life is moving at such a fast pace its been hard to take a step back to relfect and write anything down!
First things first...
Portias B'day - pretty full on weekend, took abit of planning and networking but I think I delivered... we started off on Thursday night at our place with some drinks then headed to the britomart for drinks at Tyler St. Garage... real cool swanky bar with a rooftop bar overlooking the port and huaraki gulf. I aranged for us to have some cocktails on entry and Portia's mates from Hamilton came up to see her aswell which was cool.
Next day we were hanging but had to get on with work and leave early so we could go to rotorua. I booked us in at a private room at The KiwiPacka, a little way out of the CBD. We went to Lava bar to meet up with Kerbie for some drinks on the house and catch up. Salty was in town aswell but 2 of his broken down Stray buses we passed on the way, sadly wernt haha.
Friday we got up bright and early for the best wake-me-up you can have... H2-0go (zorbing with water in it) We got 2 goes on it and again Ogo guys were awesome even at 9am in the morning! Next was Rainbow Springs nature park for some kiwi birds and erm other nature shit haha. Again portia knew nothing of where or what we were doing, just taking instructions from me... We then jumped on the Gondola to head up to the Luge we're I hate to say... she beat me... 3 times :/
I got my revenge though at mini-golf. We headed back into the CBD for lunch at a gourmet pizza place, was fucking mean... wish I could remember what it was called or where it was... problem with Rotorua is that all roads look the same!
We went back to the hostel to get our swimwear then drove out to Hells Gate geothermal spa for a relaxing mud bath. Rotorua doesnt disapoint with its smell of sulphur and it was particularly bad at Hells Gate!
Next stop was Bistro 1824 for dinner, the food was gorgeous, I think I went for the Lamb and Portias I cant remember but hers was amazing too.
The SOCIAL
being part of the nomads group means 1 thing... Industry partys! The Social is nomads attempt to have all nomads bar hosting an industry party on the same night with the same theme. The theme was christmas in july and it went off! The nerves before hand were unbearable, I felt sick. This was the first industry party I had to plan and it had to be perfect! Unfortunately my memory of it wasnt great haha
Auckland Jet Boat.
AJB, hosted a little get together as a thank you for the Industry as they have been going for over 6 months now. It was a cool little shindig on their float and a good chance to network around. AJB is 1 company I really wish the best for as there product comes highly recommend and at a price which doesnt hurt your wallet.
The Beer Pong Champs.
Now, this blog is kinda short for the length of time it spans because of this one event. I am so dead to the world right now, typing is making me feel ill haha.
This was the 1st event I've planned at The Camel off my own back with no budget and just a prayer to hope it goes well.... and it did!
we had 21 teams enter and each had 2 stabs at the tournament... in the main competition then losers competition. with cash prizes, bar tabs and travel prizes up for grabs, everyone had a good time.
We had 4 tables up in the camel, moved the pool table and brought in an awesome tournament. We did a good taking over the bar and the gave the KiwiPong guys some ideas to further their business.
Also, Me and Koon won. just thought I'd share that.
Now the fun stuff has been blogged, now the exciting future stuff. So with the recent riots in the UK and the state of the job market, I've put off moving back now. The original plan was for Portia to come with me and we live in Liverpool for a couple of years. Now the plan is, Travel to the UK to see everyone and use the journey back to travel abit more of the world. When we get back to Auckland, fingers crossed. We will have been granted with my Australian Visa.
I've been researching and watching videos and have my heart set on Melbourne. Now I always thought either Sydney or Brisbane (if i was to ever go to aussie) but because of the milder climate in Melbourne and just how sporting mad they are, I can't shake that idea. Obviously I have Portia to think of as she has family in Perth but it's just so far out that a trip to the east coast would have to be planned well in advance. So yeah, the plan is... holiday in Samoa. Fly to London, Fly to Spain, Fly to Auckland then come across to Aussie when my visa is granted
First things first...
Portias B'day - pretty full on weekend, took abit of planning and networking but I think I delivered... we started off on Thursday night at our place with some drinks then headed to the britomart for drinks at Tyler St. Garage... real cool swanky bar with a rooftop bar overlooking the port and huaraki gulf. I aranged for us to have some cocktails on entry and Portia's mates from Hamilton came up to see her aswell which was cool.
Next day we were hanging but had to get on with work and leave early so we could go to rotorua. I booked us in at a private room at The KiwiPacka, a little way out of the CBD. We went to Lava bar to meet up with Kerbie for some drinks on the house and catch up. Salty was in town aswell but 2 of his broken down Stray buses we passed on the way, sadly wernt haha.
Friday we got up bright and early for the best wake-me-up you can have... H2-0go (zorbing with water in it) We got 2 goes on it and again Ogo guys were awesome even at 9am in the morning! Next was Rainbow Springs nature park for some kiwi birds and erm other nature shit haha. Again portia knew nothing of where or what we were doing, just taking instructions from me... We then jumped on the Gondola to head up to the Luge we're I hate to say... she beat me... 3 times :/
I got my revenge though at mini-golf. We headed back into the CBD for lunch at a gourmet pizza place, was fucking mean... wish I could remember what it was called or where it was... problem with Rotorua is that all roads look the same!
We went back to the hostel to get our swimwear then drove out to Hells Gate geothermal spa for a relaxing mud bath. Rotorua doesnt disapoint with its smell of sulphur and it was particularly bad at Hells Gate!
Next stop was Bistro 1824 for dinner, the food was gorgeous, I think I went for the Lamb and Portias I cant remember but hers was amazing too.
The SOCIAL
being part of the nomads group means 1 thing... Industry partys! The Social is nomads attempt to have all nomads bar hosting an industry party on the same night with the same theme. The theme was christmas in july and it went off! The nerves before hand were unbearable, I felt sick. This was the first industry party I had to plan and it had to be perfect! Unfortunately my memory of it wasnt great haha
Auckland Jet Boat.
AJB, hosted a little get together as a thank you for the Industry as they have been going for over 6 months now. It was a cool little shindig on their float and a good chance to network around. AJB is 1 company I really wish the best for as there product comes highly recommend and at a price which doesnt hurt your wallet.
The Beer Pong Champs.
Now, this blog is kinda short for the length of time it spans because of this one event. I am so dead to the world right now, typing is making me feel ill haha.
This was the 1st event I've planned at The Camel off my own back with no budget and just a prayer to hope it goes well.... and it did!
we had 21 teams enter and each had 2 stabs at the tournament... in the main competition then losers competition. with cash prizes, bar tabs and travel prizes up for grabs, everyone had a good time.
We had 4 tables up in the camel, moved the pool table and brought in an awesome tournament. We did a good taking over the bar and the gave the KiwiPong guys some ideas to further their business.
Also, Me and Koon won. just thought I'd share that.
Now the fun stuff has been blogged, now the exciting future stuff. So with the recent riots in the UK and the state of the job market, I've put off moving back now. The original plan was for Portia to come with me and we live in Liverpool for a couple of years. Now the plan is, Travel to the UK to see everyone and use the journey back to travel abit more of the world. When we get back to Auckland, fingers crossed. We will have been granted with my Australian Visa.
I've been researching and watching videos and have my heart set on Melbourne. Now I always thought either Sydney or Brisbane (if i was to ever go to aussie) but because of the milder climate in Melbourne and just how sporting mad they are, I can't shake that idea. Obviously I have Portia to think of as she has family in Perth but it's just so far out that a trip to the east coast would have to be planned well in advance. So yeah, the plan is... holiday in Samoa. Fly to London, Fly to Spain, Fly to Auckland then come across to Aussie when my visa is granted
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