Saturday, September 10, 2011

Opening of the 2011 Rugby World Cup!


Not many reasons to rejoice these days... so here is one (for those who love Rugby!). The 2011 world Cup opened yesterday in New Zealand and since you may know I have a soft spot for New Zealand and New Zealanders (remember this street Haka and the opening of Koko?), well I took advantage of the presence in Paris of Roniece, a true PDP follower Kiwi (wearing orange in this photo), to go to the Freedom Pub, off Les Champs Elysées, to attend the opening and the first match. I will still support the French team though ;-)
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18 comments:

  1. PHXCDGSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:43:00 AM GMT+2

    G'dday Kiwi Roniece Nice to see your face on PDP!

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  2. FloreSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:23:00 AM GMT+2

    Aaaah nice smiling faces and a cool photo, Eric. Love the orange colour! I really enjoy each reason to rejoice for they are not so numerous by these days, ... you're right. I heard that Australia and New Zealand (and also South of Africa) are becoming the most appealing countries from Europeans (or at least French) eyes, specially amongst the youngest. Their restaurants, brands and products are more and more imported in Paris and are pretty successful. They appear like prosperous countries in which all is still possible ... But hey, I still hope the BEST for our French young and talentuous team... Have we got any chance to pass the first stage ? the second ? semi-finale? the finale?... well hopefully the best wins, that's what I have to say !

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  3. Roniece Dawson-BruceSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:29:00 AM GMT+2

    oh my goodness I made it on PDP!!! Merci beaucoup Eric!!!! It was soooo nice to see you and Michael there supporting the All Blacks!! Well, for a minute at least!! Merci... Bisous !!

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  4. BettinaSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:00:00 AM GMT+2

    So great to see Roniece here. You're very lucky that you can spend time together in Paris.
    And to figure in a PDP post then it can't be much bigger ;o)

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  5. DrummondSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:38:00 AM GMT+2

    I notice that they are all smiling, but will they still be smiling at the end of the tournament?
    I think they probably will.
    As a Scotland supporter, don't think we have much chance but I know our team will get a great reception down there - as long as we don't beat the All Blacks. Dream on!

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  6. ThibSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:05:00 PM GMT+2

    Nice to see you "in" PDP, Roniece!

    As Eric and Michael, I supported the Kiwis yesterday, but the French team this morning ;-)
    And, you know what, I do wish Blacks and Blues meet twice during this Cup ... and that Blacks win only once !
    And I will modify the famous sentence "Messieurs les Anglais, tirez les premiers" in "Dear friends Black, please do win first" ;-))

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  8. carrieSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:27:00 PM GMT+2

    Finding reasons to rejoice is one of the things I love best about PDP -- there are always people looking on the bright side of things here, which I find actually makes things truly brighter. So a big "thank you" to Eric and everyone else who make PDP such a bright spot in my day. It all helps me spread the optimism around just that little bit further in my own little world. : )

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  9. CatalystSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:47:00 PM GMT+2

    I once followed an amateur rugby team who had bumper stickers that said "Give blood - play rugby!" There was another one but it's not correct for a "family" blog!

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  10. AlexaSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:28:00 PM GMT+2

    Great to see you here, Roniece! Bet you had a wonderful time with Eric (and all of these exclamation points. :~}

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  11. JessieSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:36:00 AM GMT+2

    Kia ora from a Kiwi, Wellington, New Zealand. It's was a really nice surprise to see this today! The vibe and atmosphere here is amazing at the moment. Is this is the Kiwi Bar in Paris or something? Was there in July :)

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:45:00 PM GMT+2

    Hey Eric, we Kiwis have a soft spot for you, too.

    Thanks for this.

    Alley Les Bleus.

    Aussie, Carter y va marquez, non?

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    Rugby is not my favorite game but will see final only. thanks for sharing this world cup starting update.

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  14. MikeSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:13:00 PM GMT+2

    It took me about a month to learn cricket. I don't know rugby yet but now is the time to learn :)

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    Many people in USA are attach this game by heart. But my favorite team is New zealand.

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