ANZAC Day in May
Kiwis vs Aussies Rugby League Test22 total reviews
Comment from deborah777
This was very good. I laughed so much. I don't know a lot about rugby, but get to know more as you made it so interesting. Well written and presented. Well done! :-)
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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This was very good. I laughed so much. I don't know a lot about rugby, but get to know more as you made it so interesting. Well written and presented. Well done! :-)
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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Thank you for the review.
Steve
Comment from Gungalo
Steve: I have to admit that this is one write I desperately needed the author's notes for. Though some of it came through loud and clear, you'd still have to be a fan of the sport to "get it". LOL. And, for something this detailed, it truly was an intriguing write for me. I did, all on my own, understand the fish and chips bit!!! What fun this was and super well written!!! What a trip!!!
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Steve: I have to admit that this is one write I desperately needed the author's notes for. Though some of it came through loud and clear, you'd still have to be a fan of the sport to "get it". LOL. And, for something this detailed, it truly was an intriguing write for me. I did, all on my own, understand the fish and chips bit!!! What fun this was and super well written!!! What a trip!!!
Comment Written 07-May-2011
reply by the author on 08-May-2011
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Sadly - despite my best efforts - we lost!
Maybe next year....
Thanks for the review.
Steve
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Sigh!!!
Comment from LKM2009
Alright I enjoyed that from begining to end. Don't know much at all about rugby except that I see a few teams forming here on my island. Of course they are not at the level of the rugby players you watch. Very fun poem to read.
reply by the author on 07-May-2011
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Alright I enjoyed that from begining to end. Don't know much at all about rugby except that I see a few teams forming here on my island. Of course they are not at the level of the rugby players you watch. Very fun poem to read.
Comment Written 07-May-2011
reply by the author on 07-May-2011
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Thank you for your review - what 'island' would that be? I have a theory about people who live on islands - used to be one myself.
Comment from WilliamDeen
Not familiar with the teams and contest. We play a different kind of football in the U.S. Yours, however, is gaining in popularity. In any case, your work was well written and I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-May-2011
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Not familiar with the teams and contest. We play a different kind of football in the U.S. Yours, however, is gaining in popularity. In any case, your work was well written and I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 07-May-2011
reply by the author on 07-May-2011
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Thanks for your review - we lost by the way!
Comment from Rose Hearth
Clever and informative. Your skill with words is phenomenal.The rhyme was excellent and I felt as though I was sitting there, watching the game.
reply by the author on 06-May-2011
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Clever and informative. Your skill with words is phenomenal.The rhyme was excellent and I felt as though I was sitting there, watching the game.
Comment Written 06-May-2011
reply by the author on 06-May-2011
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Thank you - we lost! :o( Maybe next year...
Comment from Inge_Meldgaard
Ha ha! :D Lovely! Great traditional rhythm - just like the great old Australian poems of long ago (and not so long ago too!). I'm not into sport, but thoroughly enjoyed this - as I think I've said before, you have an amazing talent.
reply by the author on 06-May-2011
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Ha ha! :D Lovely! Great traditional rhythm - just like the great old Australian poems of long ago (and not so long ago too!). I'm not into sport, but thoroughly enjoyed this - as I think I've said before, you have an amazing talent.
Comment Written 06-May-2011
reply by the author on 06-May-2011
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Just returned from watching the match at my In-Laws' place - a little gloomy 'cos we lost, but it was a good match - we'll beat them next time!
Comment from writerwish
Held my interest, even though I'm not into sports. Like the Aussie sounds. I just wrote down the fush and chups vs.. feesh and cheeps. I love accents and this made me laugh.
reply by the author on 06-May-2011
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Held my interest, even though I'm not into sports. Like the Aussie sounds. I just wrote down the fush and chups vs.. feesh and cheeps. I love accents and this made me laugh.
Comment Written 05-May-2011
reply by the author on 06-May-2011
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Thank you - Australians also can't say 'six' (seex) and mostly pronounce the name of their own country as Stray-ya!
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
CongratulaThat KiwiSteve, an writing such a pearler! (Even if only some of us Aussies know what you're talking about.) The wording of this is really clever and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it. Well done!
Giddy
reply by the author on 06-May-2011
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CongratulaThat KiwiSteve, an writing such a pearler! (Even if only some of us Aussies know what you're talking about.) The wording of this is really clever and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it. Well done!
Giddy
Comment Written 05-May-2011
reply by the author on 06-May-2011
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Thanks Giddy, for the review and the six stars - should be a good night tonight - Go Kiwis!!
Comment from bob cullen
That is absolutely brilliant. And a tad optimistic in your prediction (I hope)
Fortunately for us Aussies we suffer from a severe case of memory loss when it comes to trophies, either that or we allow our Kiwi cousins a MINOR victory every now and then, a reward for your contributions to the ANZAC history.
Really I found this poem extroardinarily good. It's meter and rhyme were outstanding. As was its adherence to fact, you guys have deservedly won the trophies you hold.
Were seven stars available I would have awarded them.
Great
reply by the author on 05-May-2011
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That is absolutely brilliant. And a tad optimistic in your prediction (I hope)
Fortunately for us Aussies we suffer from a severe case of memory loss when it comes to trophies, either that or we allow our Kiwi cousins a MINOR victory every now and then, a reward for your contributions to the ANZAC history.
Really I found this poem extroardinarily good. It's meter and rhyme were outstanding. As was its adherence to fact, you guys have deservedly won the trophies you hold.
Were seven stars available I would have awarded them.
Great
Comment Written 05-May-2011
reply by the author on 05-May-2011
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I find it strange that we NEVER do well in this annual fixture, despite rising to the occasion in other MAJOR tournaments!
Thanks for your enthusiastic review and the six stars - - this may have a limited audience, so I appreciate everything I get.
Steve
Comment from ameen786
No Rugby fan but love Cricket; your composition is a marvel; wonderful story of friendly competition that you reflected in your lively verses full of tease and joy, beautifully rhymed. Thanks for sharing and all the best for your team.
reply by the author on 05-May-2011
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No Rugby fan but love Cricket; your composition is a marvel; wonderful story of friendly competition that you reflected in your lively verses full of tease and joy, beautifully rhymed. Thanks for sharing and all the best for your team.
Comment Written 05-May-2011
reply by the author on 05-May-2011
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Well Kiwis got into the semi-final of the recent World Cup cricket as well, whereas Australia crashed out at the quarter-final stage...
I love to keep reminding them of such small victories. if we'd made it to the final I would certainly have composed a poem - Vettori/Story, Ganguly/unruly - now what rhymes with Tendulkar?
Thanks for the review