The weekend to come
This weekend, the 9th until the 11th of September, has the potential to be great. At this point in time the first rains of the upcoming storm are starting to fall. Also, a bunch of idiots and their loyal idiotic idolisers are gearing up for the Advertiser’s favourite time of the year, Showdown.
This Showdown will be a special one. The West End Brewery sponsored football game between the two local teams is happening in the Finals.
Showdown is the best 2 – 3 hours to go out and enjoy Adelaide. The streets are free from the average pleb and Adelaide seems to shine at the lack of slime that usually covers its pavements. A few weeks ago on a Saturday there was a Showdown and I had the pleasure of riding my bike down South Road with relatively few Commos testosteroning by. The street lights shone brightly and the glowing buildings of the city centre were not screaming at the incest below. Instead, the lights were communicating a warm feeling that was enticing me to explore the city streets. Because buildings are only beautiful in the eye of the beholder they were happy to be free from the ignorance treading on their roots and were expressing their new found joy.
The Showdown only happens two times a year but because of the celestial Gods good-will this will be the third time in 2005 that the streets of Adelaide will show their true beauty. However, this time it will coincide with a storm that the Bureau of Meteorology has deemed a Severe Weather Warning. Therefore, the streets will be vacant of all human life and nature will show humans just how fascinating an urban environment can be.
For my readers in Adelaide get ready for a great time. Not every year does a Showdown happen in the AFL Finals and I cannot predict when one will coincide with a severe weather warning again. I urge you to take all proper precautions in the storm. Have a radio and a torch with working batteries, tie down anything loose outside, stay away from windows and have the trusty candles ready for a blackout (call the SES on 13 2 500 if you need emergency work and if anyone gets hurt dial 000 ASAP). However, if you are happy all is safe, get on a bus or jump in your car and have a geez around town, or just explore your neighbourhood (but be bloody careful, PLEASE). By getting out there you will be reminded that we also share our urban environments with Mother Nature and she is a behemoth of a housemate.
Play it safe,
AB
This Showdown will be a special one. The West End Brewery sponsored football game between the two local teams is happening in the Finals.
Showdown is the best 2 – 3 hours to go out and enjoy Adelaide. The streets are free from the average pleb and Adelaide seems to shine at the lack of slime that usually covers its pavements. A few weeks ago on a Saturday there was a Showdown and I had the pleasure of riding my bike down South Road with relatively few Commos testosteroning by. The street lights shone brightly and the glowing buildings of the city centre were not screaming at the incest below. Instead, the lights were communicating a warm feeling that was enticing me to explore the city streets. Because buildings are only beautiful in the eye of the beholder they were happy to be free from the ignorance treading on their roots and were expressing their new found joy.
The Showdown only happens two times a year but because of the celestial Gods good-will this will be the third time in 2005 that the streets of Adelaide will show their true beauty. However, this time it will coincide with a storm that the Bureau of Meteorology has deemed a Severe Weather Warning. Therefore, the streets will be vacant of all human life and nature will show humans just how fascinating an urban environment can be.
For my readers in Adelaide get ready for a great time. Not every year does a Showdown happen in the AFL Finals and I cannot predict when one will coincide with a severe weather warning again. I urge you to take all proper precautions in the storm. Have a radio and a torch with working batteries, tie down anything loose outside, stay away from windows and have the trusty candles ready for a blackout (call the SES on 13 2 500 if you need emergency work and if anyone gets hurt dial 000 ASAP). However, if you are happy all is safe, get on a bus or jump in your car and have a geez around town, or just explore your neighbourhood (but be bloody careful, PLEASE). By getting out there you will be reminded that we also share our urban environments with Mother Nature and she is a behemoth of a housemate.
Play it safe,
AB
5 Comments:
What usually happens after a Showdown is that the tribe members empty the pubs and roam the streets with puffed chests. The winning side celebrates their new short-term Alpha advantage while the losing tribe blames the umpire, but still tries to bet their chest with some dignity. This time, I am guessing that the Ashes cricket test will keep these tribesmen seated and the streets will stay empty for some time after the game. That my friends, is a bonus.
The game starts 7pm Sat the 10th of September.
What usually happens after a Showdown is that the tribe members empty the pubs and roam the streets with puffed chests. The winning side celebrates their new short-term Alpha advantage while the losing tribe blames the umpire, but still tries to bet their chest with some dignity. This time, I am guessing that the Ashes cricket test will keep these tribesmen seated and the streets will stay empty for some time after the game. That my friends, is a bonus.
The game starts 7pm Sat the 10th of September.
The loss of either team would not upset me. Hopefully some drunken yobs get caught outside in some vicious weather. Also at this time drunken yobs will be at Tessa's party, hopefully inside.
Let's get 3 SES members paro during a heavy storm. Previous best: 2
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