As I write this we have just returned from our favourite restaurant/bar oddly named No.4 after 4.5 hrs of football. American NFL Football! You say football here and people begin to talk about soccer. European-style football. Right now, A-League European soccer is being played between the Wellington Phoenix and the Adelaide United. Go Wellington!
In early November we literally stumbled into No. 4 bar for a late Sunday brunch and noticing the T.V.’s with soccer playing, we inquired about watching our games. Well, needless to say we are now regular Monday afternoon visitors to No. 4 for Sunday Night Football! There is something really odd about lounging about on a Monday afternoon to watch football! The staff at No. 4 has been so accommodating. They have a wonderful old wood-panelled library room complete with leather loveseats, a fireplace and a large flat screen T.V. We have gotten to know the names and personalities of all the staff at No. 4, and they are learning a little about American Football.
Jon turned to me this afternoon and said he didn’t think he could watch football at home without sitting down and ordering up a “pint of black”! Somehow I think he’ll manage. The staff is baffled by our football and it’s rules – we are just as baffled by Cricket (incredibly difficult to understand) and Rugby. We are learning from each other. Cricket just doesn’t “stick” (no pun intended) with me, so I imagine by the time I step off the plane, I will have forgotten.
After our marathon session this afternoon, we are happy for a break in the action until Super Bowl. The library at No 4 has been reserved for Super Bowl………Monday.
Go Cardinals!
We are happy and healthy here.
Jon and Joyce
2 comments:
Any signs of a football pool? If there is one, get us a square.
D&N
From the No-Tell Motel
GO CARDINALS!!!!
Hi John and Joyce:
Nick says most of America is joining you in routing for the Cardinals.
We'll think of you during the game next week.
Cheerio,
Mrs. Babcock
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