Smells like team spirit...

I started a new Facebook group a couple of weeks ago: Gay Premiership Rugby Fans. I wanted it to be a forum for REAL rugby fans that happen to be gay and who rather than support amateur teams, support Premiership teams. The reason for this was not to say one was better than the other but rather, to get people together for matches, car pool, watch games in the pub and get some healthy discussion – and probably some sledging – on the go. The group has 88 members, and yes, unfortunately I know that some of those that have joined know f*ck all about rugby and have joined for novelty value but I think the vast majority are there for the right reasons. Discussion is slow i.e. there is none! But Facebook groups are ten a penny, so I think people are waiting for it to prove itself. I’ve worked hard on getting photos and videos uploaded to make it more interesting and for people to have a reason to come back. I’ve also started to post about games I’m going to, and others will hopefully take suit. It’s very cool to be doing rugby stuff that has nothing to do with my old club. Not that there is anything wrong with my old club, but it’s fair to say I got pretty burnt out and I think there are too many cooks... some cooks who don’t even know the recipe but there you go...

Anyway, it’s been a lot of fun. If you’re on Facebook, check it out. If you’re not currently a Premiership rugby fan but would like to be – join. That way you might get to go to matches you wouldn’t have previously. And no, you don’t have to be gay! I just felt that there were quite a number of fan groups, and it would be nice to acknowledge that there are gay fans too!

I’m still in bed – working, but still in bed. I usually work from home on Friday’s but I have training this Friday, which I’m looking forward to as much as I look forward to going to the dentist. I do have to rouse myself at some point today, the dog needs more food and I have to pop to the bank. Otherwise I would be quite happy just staying in bed all day :0)

This weekend, we’re having dinner with friends on Friday night, Saturday no plans as yet, but Sunday we’re off to see Wasps take on Newcastle Falcons at home! Cips vs. Wilko! Should be a great match and I’m very excited.

Right back to what I’m paid to do before I fall completely behind schedule!

(The picture is of course, Mr. Jonny Wilkinson. His main sponsor is Hackett and I love this picture. He does look handsome, although he probably won’t look this good on Sunday after what will probably be a very bruising match against Wasps!)

Breaking news - life isn't as short as we thought...

I’ve decided tired is boring. It’s dull. It’s not even very practical. So no longer will I be tired. I’m not sure how to stop my knees hurting which is what causes my tiredness but I feel that it’s a step – no pun intended – in the right direction. Tired begone!

Anyway, Facebook is entirely too addictive and must be shut down, immediately, if not sooner. I won’t embarrass myself by admitting how much time I spent on there yesterday but let’s just agree it was between 1 and 4 hours. Because life apparently is not short and I’ve got time to waste poking people… tsk! Putting my cantankerous old fart attitude to one side, it is quite fun… I have 20 friends already! Are you supposed to collect friends like trophies…?! I’ve put my blog address on there as well so there might be some increased traffic.

(Hello if you’re from Facebook.)

Other news, I’ve decided to start a new society The Sitting-Down Appreciation Society. Unfortunately it doesn’t have an amusing acronym like ass or bum but you can’t have everything you want in life. More news to follow…

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I’ve had a very strange morning. I’ve eaten fried egg and hash brown sandwiches; joined Facebook; given two friends a poke (on Facebook I hasten to add); found my birth certificate (I wasn’t looking); despaired about the amount of washing up we’ve created; genuinely mourned the fact that there will be no more Harry Potter books, and am now seriously considering going back to bed for a lay down…

My partner is at her parent’s house this morning and I want to do the washing up before she gets back but it just seems like a job for three or four professional washer uppers… what I have told myself is that if I do it, I can eat the apple pie left in the fridge (cold apple pie is the best). After which I need to exercise the hound and then there are a million other things that need doing around the house!

It’s a gorgeous day again and really, I shouldn’t be stuck in front of a computer when I do that all week… so on that note, see ya!