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BASKING IN THE GLORY

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What a world cup means... My French Husband (herein FH) eating his breakfast mumbles T'as fini (have you finished!)  as he watches me downloading photos of the All Blacks.    "Susie Susie I will catch you"  He catches me desperately trying to wipe the beatific smile off  my face as Daniel Carter pops up, yet again, on my screen.    Oh dear, how many times times can one watch those old Jockey underwear ads with him doing sit-ups JUST in his undies...ah bliss! Getting serious, the World Cup has been monumental. And not just because this desperateanglohousewife's  fantasies! As an offshore Kiwi, my heart has been in my throat everytime I hear the NZ anthem sung or watch " my boys" sling out the haka to their adversaries. The pride a Kiwi feels can only be undersdood by other Kiwis. A small country so isolated, national sports such as Rugby are paramount to our national dignity. Winning this World Cup is something we have been waiting

AUTUMN DASH

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...stress, racing, taking time to laugh For many, this is a mad time of the year. Juggling family, with work, with home, with friends, with breathing... I don't always balance up at the end of the week. One thing I do get time for is my dog. You can all laugh but my dog is THE most deserving member of my personal community.  Who else rolls on his back with pure joy or gives my shoe a golden shower when I come home from work?? He will also lick my weary toes and rest his head in my armpit. He is, without a doubt, THE ONE! Young Harry and I get up very early every morning and do a run/power walk around Jardin Public. This morning, for the second time, I was quite perplexed at people's sizest attitudes to him jogging beside me. We were observed with both disdain and mockery...Harry is a 3.5kg Yorkshire, the size of a fluffy slipper. But can he run!! Never underestimate your furry friends!! So why the running? For those of you who know me well you will know that my b