Don’t count out the Old Dog

The Gabba-stack-a-thon is officially “ON’. Competitors met last night for the prologue stage at the Pig ‘n Whistle riverside, which turned out to be deep in enemy territory. Barmy Army on the left, Barmy Army on the Right, six men honest and true stood up and produced a stella rendition of Waltzing Matilda only to have it drowned out, not by the booming sounds of the English supporters but by a ‘Barmy Army’ Favourites CD – Techno version.

Not to be deterred the competitors focussed on the job at hand and went about completing the required 2 pints. With some early jostling for position it became obvious that there were only two contenders. FUC and the Kloss easily got through their first pint basically at the same time to have a fresh one placed in hand immediately. FUC then broke away and everyone thought that the race was over but his vanity became is ultimate undoing. Pausing with a mouthful to the finish FUC left the gate ajar just enough for the Kloss Dog to come storming home as FUC was distracted by the Johnny Walker girls.

A deserving Victor, Kloss was heard later saying that he felt good during the entire stage and he was looking forward to getting out into the teams event. He also noted that there are a few times in a person’s life when they look into the abyss of a challenge and the response they get back is “Yes, today is your Day”. (kloss glassed)

With the first ball now just hours away, competitors will all meet this morning at the Shangrila for a Jersey Presentation, Official Photo and a hearty breakfast.