November 2005 Edition
“We came, we saw, we nodded”
Quote from Prince Charles on his recent visit to NYC with wife Camilla
1. AFL GRAND FINAL EVENT WRAP UP
2. MAGPIES IN THE NYC MARATHON
3. MTA GIVES YOU A BREAK
4. FOOTY HEADS TO BERMUDA
5. CRAZY/INTERESTING AUSSIE STORIES IN THE NEWS
6. AROUND TOWN
7. MAGSCENE CLASSIFIEDS
1. AFL GRAND FINAL EVENT WRAP UP
What a game, what a venue!!! Congratulations to the Sydney Swans, a few of which just left New York as part of their end of season trip.
Check out photos from the event courtesy of Joseph Corrigan, former NY Magpie player and professional photographer, http://www.josephcorriganphotography.com/wwwsite/index.htm
Thanks to all the guests who showed up in force and watched the back and forth battle until the very end. Please feel free to send your feedback to . We did our best to make this a really great event and news of it even made it to the newspapers in Melbourne, http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2005/09/24/1126982 271713.html
In line with the 2005 ANZAC event this fundraiser drew a few celebs. Brett Backwell, who appeared on Letterman the night before was there with all 9 of his fingers, http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/news/story?id=2160215.
The Naked Cowgirl from Times Square also made a guest appearance, http://www.gawker.com/news/20050830cowgirl.jpg
If you want to see the AFL champs play in person get out to Los Angeles in January 2006 for Australia Week. More details in “Around Town” section below.
A portion of the proceeds were donated to The Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina Relief.
Huge thanks to all of the sponsors of the event:
AUSSIE, Coopers Brewery, Crumpler Bags, Down Under Bakery Pies, Jacobs Creek, Outback Steakhouse, and of course Planet Hollywood.
2. MAGPIES IN THE NYC MARATHON
Congratulations to the following members of the NY Magpie family for competing in and completing the 2005 ING NYC Marathon.
Erik “Chucky” Kallhovd - 3 hours 52 minutes
Sean “Evil” Patton – 4 hours 12 minutes
Keri Mceachern – 4 hours 12 minutes
Alyssa Barry – 4 hours 6 minutes
Sean “Beeker” Keenan – 4 hours 28 minutes
Sean Donnelly – 4 hours 37 minutes
If you want to see how your friends did, you can search by name or number at:
http://www.nycmarathon.org/results/index.php
You can also search by country noting that 188 Aussies participated in the event!!!! 3. MTA GIVES YOU A BREAK
Can you believe it; the MTA is reducing subway and bus fares? Even if it is just for the holidays, we never though we would see the day. Basically weekend rides from Thanksgiving to New Years Day will be $1 instead of $2 and the entire week between Christmas and New Years will also be $1 24/7. We feel that it should have started on December 23 (Festivus), but you cannot get everything.
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mta/bonuses.htm
4. FOOTY HEADS TO BERMUDA
Further evidence that Australian Football is taking over the world check this out, a footy tournament in Bermuda!!!! Having been there, this is got to be one of the greatest places on Earth to visit. Terrific weather all year long, incredible beaches with pink sand, crystal clear water, diving/snorkeling, and more golf per square foot than anywhere else in the world.
5. CRAZY/INTERESTING AUSSIE STORIES IN THE NEWS
Socceroos qualify for the World Cup for first time in over 30 years:
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200511/s1510019.htm
Looks like someone could use some practice, get going this weekend:
In case you have not heard the “Dumb & Dumber” bank robbers yet:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1021052bucks1.html
6. AROUND TOWN
November 24 - Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade
http://www1.macys.com/campaign/parade/parade.jsp?PartnerID=Overture&BannerID=r3860&bhcp=1
You can also watch them blow up the ballons the night before on the Upper West Side.
December 5 – Missy Higgins at The Living Room
In case you missed her free concert in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park this past summer.
January 15, 2006 Sydney Swans vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos
A small part of Australia Week in Los Angeles, check out all the details at:
January 28, 2006 Magpies Australia Day event
Save the date and the $10 to get in because it will be a night to try and remember. More to follow….
7. MAGSCENE CLASSIFIEDS
New York Magpies items for sale online
We just updated the online store with heaps of new items, check it out at:
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/store.aspx?s=nymagpies
CALLING AUSTRALIA FOR CHEAP
Click on the link on the New York Magpies home page (www.nyfooty.com) for info on cheap calls to Australia through Primus. Primus offers low-cost long distance service, $0.04 per minute to Australia, $0.035 within the US. They also offer other packages like $39.95 unlimited long distance (incl. calls to Australia) in the US. The Magpies get a small percentage of every user's bill for those who click on the banner on our website.
Magpies Message Boards – General and Social information
It may not be Craigslist, but there are some good postings, just go to the main page http://nyfooty.com/html/main.html and click on message board on the black row at the top.
Looking for a roommate or to rent out your place?
Find it all and more at the Magpie Message Boards…
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Office hours by appointment. 800-905-9293 web site: www.ozpt.com
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