The New Zealand cricket community is feeling uneasy at the moment, it is a kiwi karmic cry for help, and I know it is me who they want to fix it.
When Andy Moles was originally selected as the 5th option to coach the kiwis I was obviously the 6th.
I understand why they went with Moles, and now I am sure they would accept that they made a mistake and I should have been appointed.
That does not mean I am an automatic choice now.
In this modern world of checks and balances I still need to apply, to give the appearance that this is a real application process.
That is fair enough, so over the next few days I will be showing my credentials to my potential new employers.
It goes without saying that I am qualified for this job.
I have heard of Reece Young, have been to South Africa, know where Christchurch is and have seen quite a few episodes of Sensing Murder.
As has been mentioned before I use the term jandals.
I have a copies of albums by betchadupa and the datsuns.
And most importantly I own this poster.
New Zealand needs me.
You should be the frickin PM for owning that poster.
.-= Richard Irvine´s last blog ..Beige Wiggle =-.
All fine credentials Jrod, but you’ve missed out the main ones.
outlined Here
I want in. I have been to new Zealand, seen even more episodes of “sensing murder” than you have jrod ( and have it series-linked on sky plus), own a Maori pendant and a paua shell bracelet, have owned craig potton diaries and calendars, have seen “eagle versus shark” twice and know someone who knows Jonathan lemalu.
I had that poster on my wall when i was about 11. My mum hated it. I also had an ultimate warrior poster up around the same time. Now my room is decorated with ‘art’ courtesy of the wife. She cooks very good eggs though.
What a poster!!
My time at castrol cricket with Harsha Bhogle.
Cheers;
.-= christopher poshin david´s last blog ..My Moment of Success… =-.
I’m clearly out of the Kiwi slang loop (thank god!) but I have to ask – what the h*ll is “jandals”??
.-= Dustbinner´s last blog ..ODI#4 in pictures, because I have writer’s block. =-.
Dustbinner,
If I can just clamber over Miriam to answer this one:
Jandals, as you will have noted a word of beauty, is what gets called flip-flops (an awful term) or thongs (the less common meaning) in other countries.
It is always worn with pride; especially by Scott Styris when abusing Colly.
The word “jandal” is an abomination and must be stopped.
As a bonafide Kiwi, currently wearing them, I feel fully qualified to answer this question. (as qualified as J Rod to coach our team).
Jandals are a New Zealander’s most essential peice of kit. They stop the skin rubbing off the bottom of our feet. If you know what Sandals are, imagine their older, cooler brother. Made of rubber, with one toe-strap.
Worn from late July to early June.
“Worn from late July to early June.”
And ugboots for the other 2 months I hope Collie.
Jandals, and thongs, is what makes New Zealand and Australia, a class-free society. And I’m not talking about social structures here.
Imagine a person with a long metal pole jammed into their arse, walking bow-legged, across a swamp where they have to continually pull their feet straight up and then stagger forward one step, and repeat. That’s what wearing thongs does for you. Best worn with short shorts.
It’s a sophisticated look, but luckily, the antipodeans don’t appear to notice.
There is a strange amount of Fashion Police talk here for this site.
Reason #94 why jandals are great.
Quicket and easiest way of getting into a pub that has an annoying “No bare feet” rule.
.-= Leg Break´s last blog ..Bowling through India, with giveaway =-.