Grabs the keys. Sprints to the car. Turns on the ignition. Numbers dialled in. Capacitor is fluxed. Time to hit 88…
Bob is the one on the… ! Destination?
January 1st, 2012 – Happy New Year – the wonders of technology, making us late, but on time – Not really!
While we consider this flow, it is true that 88 follows through on 87, just as 2012 now takes over from 2011. Yes, that year that was, has been; leading us to consider what will now be?
Speaking of a previous year and that Tournament that shall remain nameless, one of my enduring memories of this time was the impact for me, the fan, of being able to watch much of what would unfold, live and at the ground. The memories and images that transpired in a moment, live on and into the future, creating content for my rugby culture. Even now, when a certain song is played, I remember all that this time meant, even to our nation; the benefits of being in the flesh.
In this year of 2011, I would have witnessed my most live rugby ever. 2012 will likely prove different, but I have become practically convinced that you must do all you can to make this home for you, the rugby fan; there is nothing quite like it. I do “hope” to mark some special occasions in 2012 with my attendance, but sadly, 2011 felt very much like that once in a lifetime.
This leads me to consider the beginning of a new RugbyJourney in 2012.
SupeRugby is now just 5 weeks away, this very day, which should kickoff with one heck of a match, as the Blues attempt to usurp the Crusaders, at that Garden of Eden. This will be an occasion about what happens next, but again I get stuck at the door of what went before.
The emotion and that match was made so memorable because I was locked and living the drama of the moment. I experienced the journey to Eden. I was carried with the interaction of the people. I was fitted to take in the many different sights and sounds. I was enabled to inhale the madness of the final whistle. I was punch drunk with the euphoric crystal clarity of that 5mins post the final whistle. I had to undertake the last march to finally, walk away.
There was so much to this RugbyJourney, even more than what happens in the 80 – into Life. Some 60,000 people experienced it live and will forever tell the tale of that night. It will never be repeated, no matter how many themes seem resonant or pertinent at a future time.
While that event has a context of its own, as we mark the beginning of another Super season, we want to mark this return to this phase of our rugby, with a celebration of the culture, of the time, and of the place.
We want to encourage this culture, mark these special moments for all to experience in the rugby world, and prepare for a SupeRugby season by doing our best to get the storied accounts of the life that is watching your team live, and at their playing home.
Yes, we want to read you!
As SupeRugby is entering, front and centre, we would love to have fan accounts from all 15 SupeRugby sides.
Therefore, for those willing, in up to six thousand hundred words, describe the experience of watching your SupeRugby side live at their home venue. Describe what takes places, the sights and sounds, the special insights of the occasion, special memories and occasions; anything that is idiosyncratic or eccentric, which will help to paint the picture for all other fans who, more than likely, will always be watching on, from afar.
You don’t have to be a scribe, a poet, or a wordsmith, but it must make some sense – he takes a read of his other posts. We want to read the passionate reality of what it means for you and your crew to watch your team live.
Don’t be shy.
If you are keen… Please leave a comment below and I will get back in contact with you about how you can get your words to me.
This is a open to any and all SupeRugby fans – well, those that can put letters into words and make a sentence or two.
iamjonnyking is also going to seek out some fans who already tend to express themselves, so that we can help to build the vibe toward Feburary 24th… the day after the 23rd… Oh, the memories!
Let’s build a compendium of memories of the past that will help to pull us into the future, and prepare us for the rollercoaster ride that will be, this year’s, SupeRugby.
Start typing!
What are you waiting for?
Shooting from the Lip… and awaiting for your response.
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