1st Cricket Test: Aust v Sth Africa @ The Gabba

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Crowd number:



The final count between 8 of us:

 

[JohnK]

The final count between 8 of us:

I count 80 but it does get a little blurry.

 

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Guess you could read it either way. After all, I'm sure Mrs LW would not be happy to greet her hubby smelling like cheap beer. :mrgreen:

You're right there anat0l - she doesn't

He is at a cricket test - there is no cheap beer...

$5 per beer at the QCC (we were drinking xx_X Gold) - not a bad price for any cricket ground

 

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I think the Jarpies had a good day.

I'll bet they think the same

Mr Katie was there, too. Walked home. Had a good day, even if the game wasn't enthralling.

Hope he didn't get wet. Yes, that wasn't the best day I've witnessed.

 

[Katie]

Hope he didn't get wet. Yes, that wasn't the best day I've witnessed.

He did, but not badly enough to detour via the city and get me to drive him or grab a taxi or train.

Hope it's a better day today, if it isn't rained out!

 

[markis10]

How to predict rain in Brisbane, check the cricket schedules at the Gabba, its a wet morning in Kangaroo Point as I sit on my balcony, coffee in hand, gazing at the Gabba

 

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53 posts and nothing about the German Club?

Well I did comment on it to my cousin as we walked out yesterday - it was doing a roaring trade and could smell the cooking

 

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thanks for the posts LW> hopefully we get a full five days out at the GABBA!

Hmmm, after raining most of the night at my home, might not be a full day today.

 

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Would I be a pessimist to say we will probably lose this test and go 1 down in the 3 match series?

Yes - most likely to be a draw now....

 

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Australia haven't lost at the GABBA since.... ??? (LW?) So maybe call it a draw. But at day one thats a bit early... Especially if uncle meteorologist has any influence

Will have to look that up - it's generally a pitch that gets a result.

 

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I count 80 but it does get a little blurry.

Very close - 76

Felt a little delicate this morning - first beer might only be at 11am today

 

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Very close - 76

Felt a little delicate this morning - first beer might only be at 11am today

Well, it is "Mid Strength"!

 

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Yes we only drink mid-strength.

On the bus from the Transit Centre. Bit hopeful that play might happen this afternoon - the weather radar doesn't look good currently, so very much doubt play will begin in the first hour.

Have a decent lunch to eat - my guess is beef carpachio for entree, fish for main and double Choc slice with strawberries for dessert.

 

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Weather has closed in, so we were finding things to do. My father (LHS) and uncle (RHS) know lots of the old brigade so caught up with former Test Umpires Len King and Dick French (middle L and middle R). They are here for an Umpires reunion. Missed meeting Simon Taufel, he was here yesterday but flying back to Dubai today for an ICC meeting. Mel Johnson is also here (an old school master of mine), might get to see him this afternoon.

 

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The meal today:



Because of the rain, they have let us sit early in the Wisden Room.

First beer:


For the serious drinkers:

Henschke Hill of Grace 1993 is $500, Penfolds Grange 2000 is $650 and the 2001 is $680

 

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Entree:

 

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It's a small world. My uncle brings in a friend from Sydney with whom he plays tennis - Justin Wood. Straight away he looked familiar and I googled him - yes, same guyhttp://www.asb.unsw.edu.au/schools/Pages/JustinWood.aspx that has looked after some of my clients money over the year.

 

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Main course:

 

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Stated the obvious:

 

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Dessert: