Newsletter Section

Well, has it been a fortnight already. For you maybe, but longer for me after recovering from a sore back and a cold I thought I would show my face again. After ringing Nellie and finally talking him into coming (I don't know if he was going to come, probably hadn't asked yet) the phone went again. It was Musturd on his mobile. "I'm in my car and on my way to pick you and Nellie up." he said "I have the BBQ so I'm driving". Soon I was picked up and we headed around to Nellie's. After we were searched to make sure we weren't sneaking a pack of cards to Hash, Mrs Nellie let us go on our way as long as we were home early.

Soon we arrived at the Te Atatu Peninsula run and spotted the regulars (even Shakespear was there, but where have those others gone these days). After everyone got into their gear and finished talking (probably discussing what was going on in the far car with the foggy windows and the feet on the dashboard) it was On On and we headed off, torches in hand. We soon found the arrows and piles of shredded paper were taking us along the track, back towards the motorway. Looking down at the rough coastal area I wondered why we weren't dragged through there, as it looked like a good challenge to put the boys through (maybe next time). We then found ourselves running through Te Atatu North's, oh I'm sorry, Te Atatu Peninsula's only classy housing estateand along the main road back to the main shopping area. Ducking behind some shops we headed through the main doors of the Te Atatu Tavern for a Piss Stop. A half pint, a set of tennis on the telly and 20 minutes later we drifted out (yes, Toby was still waiting at the entrance and hadn't been stolen) and the  we were told it was back to Harbour View Road carpark for the BBQ and beer.

Well it turned out the carpark was too dark and camp had been set up under a street lamp up the road. The BBQ was lit and we were into the beers. The meet was thrown on and when the lamb ribs were ready we fought fo the ones that had meat on them as I'm sure some only had fat on the bone. Course two was more like it, ah, steak and bread (pity there was no sauce) but some of us were so full of fat there was steak left over. Even Toby had had enough. A few yarns were told about APEC and Bill. A joke or two were then remembered and spread around and off home we headed to keep some of our partners happy and Musturd happily left the BBQ behind to fill someone else's garage space.

On on
Plugs

Interesting Story Section

Perhaps there is some intelligence in the military after all. This is a transcript of a National Public Radio interview between a female broadcaster, and US Army General Reinwald who was  about to sponsor a  Boy Scout Troop visiting his military  installation.

INTERVIEWER: " So, General Reinwald, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?"

GENERAL REINWALD:  'We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery and  shooting."

INTERVIEWER: "Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?"

GENERAL REINWALD:  "I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range."

INTERVIEWER: "Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to  be teaching  children?"

GENERAL REINWALD: "I don't see how, ....we will be  teaching them proper rifle range discipline before they even touch a  firearm."

INTERVIEWER:  " But you're equipping them to become violent killers."

GENERAL REINWALD:  "Well, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?"

The radio went silent and the interview ended.

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Joke Section

An Australian, a sheep, and a dog were survivors of a terrible shipwreck.

They found themselves stranded on a desert island. After being there a while, they got into the habit of going to the beach every evening to watch the sun go down.

One particular evening, the sky was red with beautiful cirrus clouds, the breeze was warm and gentle; a perfect night for  romance. As they sat there, the sheep started looking better and better to the Aussie. Soon, he leaned over to the sheep and put his arm around it. But the dog got jealous, growling fiercely until the Aussie took his arm from around the sheep.  After that, the three of them continued to enjoy the sunsets together, but there was no more cuddling.

A few weeks passed by, and lo and behold, there was another shipwreck. The only survivor was a beautiful young woman, the most beautiful woman the Aussie had ever seen.  She was in a pretty bad way when they rescued her, and they slowly nursed her back to health.  When the young maiden was well enough, they introduced her to their evening beach ritual.

It was another beautiful evening: red sky, cirrus clouds, a warm and gentle breeze; perfect for a night of romance. Pretty soon, the Aussie started to get "those feelings" again. He fought them as long as he could, but he finally gave in and leaned over to the young woman, cautiously, and whispered in her ear...

"Would you mind taking the dog for a walk?"

Next Run Section

Couch

Twin Wharf Road
Herald Island

6.15pm, Monday 27/9/99

Couch says …
Bring swimming togs or fishing rod and bait. Buggered if I know what's going on. However, I went Scuba diving at Herald Island once – only once – so its fishing rod for me.