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THE MEANING OF OZ - All you need to know!

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msolga
 
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Reply Thu 27 Nov, 2008 03:20 am
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2008/11/26/australiamoir2711_gallery__600x342.jpg
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msolga
 
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Reply Sun 7 Dec, 2008 06:01 pm
<sniff>

Nice story on the front page of my paper today. (Soccer final of the Homeless World Cup! Didn't know there was such a thing, did you you? Either did we until recently. But we sure do now!)

Yay!
Go Afghanistan! Very Happy

Afghanistan United: homeless soccer stars hold the cup aloft
Dewi Cooke
December 8, 2008/The Age

http://images.theage.com.au/2008/12/07/317860/mbn_afghanistan-420x0.jpg

ABOUT 5000 Afghans are scattered across Victoria, many forced in the last decade to seek peace away from their war-torn homeland. But over the last week, the local Afghan community has seemed so much bigger as hordes of patriots " mostly young men " danced and cheered for an unstoppable team of young homeless soccer stars.

Draped in the red, black and green of the Afghan flag and chanting "A-F-G" at any opportunity, they have been the stalwarts of the 2008 Homeless World Cup. And as Afghanistan beat Russia 5-4 in a gripping final yesterday, its cheer squad was joined by a local crowd happy to get behind them. Meanwhile in their homeland, another nine people were dead after a shoot-out. .... <cont>

http://www.theage.com.au/national/afghanistan-united-homeless-soccer-stars-hold-the-cup-aloft-20081207-6t8j.html
Izzie
 
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Reply Wed 24 Dec, 2008 06:26 pm
@msolga,
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AUSTRALIA..... HAPPY HAPPY DAY!
msolga
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 01:27 am
@Izzie,
I'll take the liberty of responding on behalf of Oz A2Kers (I feel like the Queen! Laughing ). Thank you for your kind thoughts sent in our direction, Izzie!

You have a good one, too! Very Happy
Dutchy
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 02:21 am
@msolga,
I'll second your post Your Majesty.

Your obedient Cosmic Eagle. Laughing
msolga
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 02:29 am
@Dutchy,
Very Happy

Oh phew, Dutchy! I was hoping that I was not sort of out of line, responding on behalf of all & sundry from Oz! We are a very disparate & independent bunch, aren't we?

Here's hoping your Christmas was good, Danny.

Mine was much easier than anticipated! Phew. Surprised
Dutchy
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 04:22 am
@msolga,
Not at all msolga, I'm pleased you took the iniative, Izzie will appreciate it once she reads it.

Our Christmas went exactly as we'd hoped, spent quality time with my son and family whom travelled over from Port Lincoln.

Pleased to hear yours exceeded expectations.
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 04:45 am
Hoping all of you had a nice Christmas ...

http://i41.tinypic.com/25r2etw.jpg


...and enjoy the "Boxing Week" Wink
Francis
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 04:57 am
@Walter Hinteler,
Now that's my kind of Christmas!!

Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 05:11 am
@Francis,
They are French: Perrine Demets, Delphine Pollet and Come Dubois Very Happy
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 05:20 am
@Francis,
Francis you would have been in your element here today, the mercury hit 33 degrees and there were plenty of 'belles' on the beach.

Walter we had indeed a very nice Christmas thank you.
Francis
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 05:25 am
@Dutchy,
Then, if I'm around, you have to invite me for a beer, Dutchy!
Dutchy
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 05:41 am
@Francis,
You are more than welcome Francis, I'll even throw a shrimp or two on the barbie for you.
Izzie
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 12:41 pm
@Dutchy,
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh..... you'll all be zzzzzzzzzzzzzzing now - hope your days were everything you wished for and y'all spent time with friends and/or family.

Hugs to OZ on Boxing Day! Razz
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margo
 
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Reply Thu 25 Dec, 2008 11:23 pm
Thansk, Iz

Bloody ripper day here!

Sunshine, hot, beach, food! Yee-hah!
Dutchy
 
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Reply Fri 26 Dec, 2008 05:33 pm
@margo,
Same here margo, many a stubby skulled, perfect day for it.
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msolga
 
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Reply Tue 30 Dec, 2008 08:06 pm
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Dutchy
 
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Reply Tue 30 Dec, 2008 08:17 pm
@msolga,
Wishing you all the best for 2009 msolga, may all your wishes and dreams come true. Happy New Year.
msolga
 
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Reply Tue 30 Dec, 2008 08:27 pm
@Dutchy,
And the very best to you & yours, Dutchy!

Here's wishing you a really good year ..... with lots of seafood! Wink
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margo
 
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Reply Tue 30 Dec, 2008 10:23 pm
I understand Kevin's concern.

Things are looking pretty grim - a national disaster, really.

We've been number one in the world for so long - how on earth will we cope with being deposed? Shocked Confused

Can Doug Bollinger lift us out of despair!? Do we need Hilfenhaus, as well? Krejza?

PS - try and have a happy New Year, all - despite our national crisis!
 

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