Message Board - Not Turf Related: Lost ! But Now Found Upside down though !
16 Oct 2007 by sipho Last edited 17 Oct 2007
Has anyone or Sumone seen or heard from that Little New Zealander???
If so please let us know as his GOGGA Membership fees are overdue
Regards
Sip
Gogga International Affairs Officer
16 Oct 2007 by Pitchcare Peter
i think he ran off with the wine from Club Merde du Vin
16 Oct 2007 by Grassman2011
I qeustioned his where abouts the other day. Perhaps the event of a week last Saturday really has got to him.
16 Oct 2007 by Nifty Last edited 16 Oct 2007
I heard he had formed his own little Hareem on a desert island somewhere , last seen relaxing in a large chair stroking a white cat on his lap and about to say "I have been waiting for you Mr Saltman"
Its got to be purrrfect
16 Oct 2007 by jlawrence
he's gone back to Nz - guess he's still sorting out an internet connection
Of course there's no bounce, bend your back and put some bloody effort in.
17 Oct 2007 by Barry Pace
Jon, is sumo just visiting home or permanent return??
Plastic.... it's The End I tell you... THE END!!!!
17 Oct 2007 by chrismitchell
He's gone home to do some backlapping!
Chris
You will never see a statue in honour of a committee.
17 Oct 2007 by Pitchcare Peter Last edited 17 Oct 2007
FOUND - just heard from the short antipodean who has been without an Internet connection until this week.
He is working as The Equipment Tech / Workshop Manager at Titirangi Golf Club
www.titirangigolf.co.nz - I think that's him on the right of the home page
17 Oct 2007 by Mal
He's obviously got the correct drive and ambition! lol
Geography is everywhere
17 Oct 2007 by Sumomosr
Hello from Down-Under you Chaps and Chapesses.
Within-10 seconds of finally getting my laptop conected to an internet connection I get a GOGGA Greeting from PP and then Ellie makes an appearance on my screen! How small a world is that?!
Continuing my quest to save the world from badly cut grass I find myself applying spanners and grease to machines here in NZ. (Land of the Long White Cloud and Heavy Hangover after the All Blacks decided to donate the World Cup to one of the Third World Rugby Nations and step out of the competition disgracefully). This is not a happy country to be in at present I can assure you.
Backlapping paste has been consigned to the bin as my course benefits from the addition of 2 brand new grinders and, as a result, razor sharp blades!
There is a lot of work to catch up with down here and I will be helping Rob over on PC Oceania so stand back as we light the touch-paper...
Nevertheless I shall be dispensing Grumpyness and Free Advice in equal measure on the pages of PC as ever. Don't think you'v got rid of me that easily!!!
Harrrrumpf to all!
GOGGA
17 Oct 2007 by Groundsmaiden
I am a little worried about you being upside down after 21 years of living the right way up.....
Please take care.
17 Oct 2007 by Sumomosr
Thanks Ellie. (Sorry that MSN connection dropped out).
Well with the JetLag, the sun being the other side of the East/West line and the water going down the plug-hole the other way I'm making a few wrong turns. At least the roads are driven on the same side and are wider so the U-turns I have to make regularly are easy. 
The beer stil goes down the throat just as easy though!!
GOGGA
17 Oct 2007 by Grassman2011
Sumo,
I wish you the very best. I had not realised you had left our shores.
Please keep the posts coming, and you never know, we may meet again one day.
17 Oct 2007 by Aladdin
I echo Bath's sentiments. Apart from meeting again since we've never met in the first place!!! 
From the posh end of the room!!
17 Oct 2007 by Nigel.S
all the very best mate, hopefully our paths may meet up again...poss on your turf..take care
Nigel. from a frosty kentish night
( never did want a GOGGA MEMBERSHIP anyway)
18 Oct 2007 by Sumomosr
Gordon, Malc & Nigel. Thanks all very much for your good wishes.
My move was at short notice owing to my mothers health deteriorating. It seemed sensible to take the job on offer as well.
As I mentioned, I'll still be hanging around and making a Grump of myself.
Vive le GOGGA. Vive la Club Merde du Vin!
Au revoir ( but not Good Bye ).
GOGGA
18 Oct 2007 by donald
How am I going to get the bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale that I owe you, all the way to New Zealand? Can I take this chance to wish you loads of luck in your new job, and to thank you for past advice. Regards.
18 Oct 2007 by Sumomosr
Donald. You're welcome... and we do have a postal service here!!
GOGGA
18 Oct 2007 by Andy Matthews
Good to hear that Sumomosr, any chance of those smelly balls! Good luck in the new job and good to see you back on the site, it was strange seeing posts about broken machinery without your replies.
19 Oct 2007 by lawn care
hi sumo,
we did talk a few times on talk tuesdays hope all goes well on your new move and job hope your mum gets well also.
all the best dave
19 Oct 2007 by Rob Goodes
Welcome home mate!
Postal service in N.Z thats news to me.
How was the trip back? Bet your glad you dont do it every bloody day!
Speak to you soon cheers mate.
How do greenkeepers earn a living!!! ;-)
20 Oct 2007 by Sumomosr
Very cramped 25 hour flight and 8 hours in Hong Kong airport - I'll leave the rest up to your imagination!
Luggage allowance of 20 Kgs taken up by small toolbox. Cabin allowance of 6Kgs coverd by laptop. Wore my wrk boots on plane and packed Trainers. Toothbrush carried in laptop bag...
Thanks for good wishes everybody.
Rob: I'll be in touch as soon as I get Broadband.
Yes, Hi Melto.
Andy: The GF in UK has your address and will re-send as soon as she gets back from USA. (Be pleased to get rid of them too I suspect - apparently they are still very potent).
GOGGA
20 Oct 2007 by lizoconnor
So much happens when i am absent for a couple of days...im always the last person to find out everything 
Stay in touch John- I wish u well, take care mate xx
Im back baby!
22 Oct 2007 by Rob Goodes
Mate it is bloody hard packing your life into 20kg isnt it?
The amount of crap and rubbish and clothes i just got rid of.
Its amazing the amount you build up.
How do greenkeepers earn a living!!! ;-)
24 Oct 2007 by kiwiturfie
Welcome home Sumo!
Enjoy working out west and will see you about at some stage!
Wendy (Pakuranga Country Club)
26 Oct 2007 by Sumomosr Last edited 26 Oct 2007
Agreed Rob,
You too Lizzie. Good luck in your marathon.
Thanks Wendy. I'll pop over for that cuppa sometime soon.
Cheers all!
GOGGA
27 Oct 2007 by Collie
May I echo what every one else has said and wish you all the best in the future. And if your mates don't believe the story about your famous catch, they can contact me to confirm the details.
All the best,
Collie
Back to Top - Go to Next Unread Message
This Message is closed, you may not post a reply at this time
