This post has a certain KIR ring to it. Happy new year old chap.slavedog wrote:I have eschewed gyms for some time now, too many annoying foreigners at any time of year. Now I limit myself to running, cycling and tennis, activities which I can do equally well on my own or with people I like.
Stayed in and watched Home Alone II with the kids new years eve, snifter of brandy around 10 pm and bed. Did a good 50 km solo ride yesterday, good way to start the new year.
My wife went to Cambodiana, spent hours in traffic, got one free Heineken for her $25 ticket (fortunately the ticket was given her). She wishes she'd stayed home with me.
I find the whole idea of 'counting down' quite moronic these days - prefer to go out for a decent lunch on New Year's Day. Sounds like most people in Phnom Penh counted down in a traffic jam.
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I think this was the first New Year's Eve in decades I did not have as much as a glass of Champagne. Spent the day in hospital with the daughter getting an infusion, then returned to the hotel to a miserable band and temperatures around 3 degrees. I was happy to be in bed by 10pm and go for a run the next day.
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Ha! Same to you and yours.the_purple_turtle wrote:This post has a certain KIR ring to it. Happy new year old chap.slavedog wrote:I have eschewed gyms for some time now, too many annoying foreigners at any time of year. Now I limit myself to running, cycling and tennis, activities which I can do equally well on my own or with people I like.
Stayed in and watched Home Alone II with the kids new years eve, snifter of brandy around 10 pm and bed. Did a good 50 km solo ride yesterday, good way to start the new year.
My wife went to Cambodiana, spent hours in traffic, got one free Heineken for her $25 ticket (fortunately the ticket was given her). She wishes she'd stayed home with me.
I find the whole idea of 'counting down' quite moronic these days - prefer to go out for a decent lunch on New Year's Day. Sounds like most people in Phnom Penh counted down in a traffic jam.
TheGrimReaper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:45 pmSlavedog, you do not belong on this forum as you talk too much sense.
If I never have to endure another 'countdown' I'll be happy. Although I suppose as the kids get older I may be cajoled into staying up past bedtime.Hanno wrote:I think this was the first New Year's Eve in decades I did not have as much as a glass of Champagne. Spent the day in hospital with the daughter getting an infusion, then returned to the hotel to a miserable band and temperatures around 3 degrees. I was happy to be in bed by 10pm and go for a run the next day.
A good boozy lunch to celebrate the new year on Jan 1st is definitely way forward.
TheGrimReaper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:45 pmSlavedog, you do not belong on this forum as you talk too much sense.
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Agreed, but will never happen as long as I work in hotels. 1st of Januaries are busy as heck.slavedog wrote:If I never have to endure another 'countdown' I'll be happy. Although I suppose as the kids get older I may be cajoled into staying up past bedtime.Hanno wrote:I think this was the first New Year's Eve in decades I did not have as much as a glass of Champagne. Spent the day in hospital with the daughter getting an infusion, then returned to the hotel to a miserable band and temperatures around 3 degrees. I was happy to be in bed by 10pm and go for a run the next day.
A good boozy lunch to celebrate the new year on Jan 1st is definitely way forward.
"I realized that If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes."
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Lots of complaints about the miserable band to deal with?Hanno wrote:Agreed, but will never happen as long as I work in hotels. 1st of Januaries are busy as heck.slavedog wrote:If I never have to endure another 'countdown' I'll be happy. Although I suppose as the kids get older I may be cajoled into staying up past bedtime.Hanno wrote:I think this was the first New Year's Eve in decades I did not have as much as a glass of Champagne. Spent the day in hospital with the daughter getting an infusion, then returned to the hotel to a miserable band and temperatures around 3 degrees. I was happy to be in bed by 10pm and go for a run the next day.
A good boozy lunch to celebrate the new year on Jan 1st is definitely way forward.
TheGrimReaper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:45 pmSlavedog, you do not belong on this forum as you talk too much sense.
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Among others. Lots of complaints about the shite weatherslavedog wrote:Lots of complaints about the miserable band to deal with?Hanno wrote:Agreed, but will never happen as long as I work in hotels. 1st of Januaries are busy as heck.slavedog wrote:If I never have to endure another 'countdown' I'll be happy. Although I suppose as the kids get older I may be cajoled into staying up past bedtime.Hanno wrote:I think this was the first New Year's Eve in decades I did not have as much as a glass of Champagne. Spent the day in hospital with the daughter getting an infusion, then returned to the hotel to a miserable band and temperatures around 3 degrees. I was happy to be in bed by 10pm and go for a run the next day.
A good boozy lunch to celebrate the new year on Jan 1st is definitely way forward.
"I realized that If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes."
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Congrats. Was it all running or some walking aswell then?Miguelito wrote: ↑Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:17 pmFinishers medal, we all got one
Yes, half marathon. As it was the Angkor Half Marathon, didn’t think I needed to clarify. Pretty well organized, nice course, bit of traffic getting in and out but not a big deal, I’ll most likely do it again next year. The locals seem really proud of the event, and lots of people up from PP. A good event, and the cold beers afterwards were delicious.
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I ran, and then walked through the water stops (which were every two km) for the last few. Just over two hours... guess I need to get under two hours next year. But the then holidays hit and my running has gone down - the marathon was a good motivator to get out and jogging several times a week, need to keep that up now.spitthedog wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:07 amCongrats. Was it all running or some walking aswell then?Miguelito wrote: ↑Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:17 pmFinishers medal, we all got one
Yes, half marathon. As it was the Angkor Half Marathon, didn’t think I needed to clarify. Pretty well organized, nice course, bit of traffic getting in and out but not a big deal, I’ll most likely do it again next year. The locals seem really proud of the event, and lots of people up from PP. A good event, and the cold beers afterwards were delicious.
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