Kanga-Route

I am going to make Friday's story short and sweet because well, that's exactly what it was. It was no later than 9pm on Friday evening, a few us were standing around at an outdoor pub, when Mr. Bobby* the Bouncer (*names have been changed to protect the individuals in this story) came up and tapped both Chris (and his new partners in crime Chris and Dan) and told them that they had been watching them for some time, and that they were too intoxicated to stay at the establishment. We all looked around at one another, a bit confused...(I thought, if you think we are messy now Bobby* you should see us back home during (American) college football season)...but we left quickly - and that was that.

Last week Chris let me know that he had signed me up for a triathlon...yes really, a triathlon. This one to be exact:

http://www.supersprint.com.au/events/nissan--brw-corporate-triathlon/sydney.aspx

This will be happening on April 5th, and I wouldn't say I am worried, but lets just be honest...yes I can run, but long distances have never been my forte. The last time I went swimming for competitive purposes was probably 1996, and I don't have a bike...so all and all this should be a breeze!

I've turned into quite the athlete since my arrival to Sydney - Chris's office plays in a recreational indoor soccer team, more lovingly known here as Futsal www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futsal

And although I was never much of a footballer back home, both Chris and I quickly earned nicknames Chris "I'd rather catch this ball than kick it" Holman, and mine "The Enforcer" - seriously. On the roster I am listed as Sam "the enforcer" Kenyon. It's quite the name to live up to; I've played in three games so far, and I haven't scored my first goal yet, but I am sure to catch my big break soon. 

Some other things I have been itching to share with you all...Australians don't do Ranch dressing like a lot of us do back home. Thank goodness for Mr. Paul Newman, because so far he is the only ranch provider I can find here in New South Wales. (May he rest in peace). Secondly, as most of you know I have a thing for Dr. Pepper - it was much worse in my high school days, and I can confidently say that the "addiction" is under control...but I can only find it in the most random stores here...and most of the time its $3-4 a can, $36 for a 12 pack, and as for a case...you can just forget about that- we can't go breaking the bank for Dr. Pepper now can we? 

As some of you may know when I was a Junior in college I was set to study abroad in Newcastle, NSW - which is roughly a 2 hour train ride north of Sydney - and much to my surprise one of my new mates here in Sydney has a connection in Newcastle. So a few of us will be heading north next weekend for a full three days on the beach. It won't be the same as sledding and making snow angels, but for now it will have to do! www.visitnewcastle.com.au/visitnewcastle.asp

And lastly - for those of you who have facebook I have recently posted a few pictures of my new neighborhood in my most recent album. For some reason they uploaded with no issue at all on to facebook and are still giving me trouble on the blogger. Sorry for the inconvenience!