How dumb is this????

[Moods]

WEll if nothing else comes out of the trip, I was rapt to read that Gilbo and Roo are sharing a room together. I know they all said that everything would be patched up, but sometimes that's just lip service. THIS as much as anything else had me a trifle concerned for the year ahead when it all happened. They're both VERY important players to us and if this camp has brought them together it's fantastic. After what happened at the end of last year it had the potential to splinter the whole group I reckon and I'm just glad it all appears completely sorted out..

[Dr Spaceman]

WEll if nothing else comes out of the trip, I was rapt to read that Gilbo and Roo are sharing a room together. I know they all said that everything would be patched up, but sometimes that's just lip service. THIS as much as anything else had me a trifle concerned for the year ahead when it all happened. They're both VERY important players to us and if this camp has brought them together it's fantastic. After what happened at the end of last year it had the potential to splinter the whole group I reckon and I'm just glad it all appears completely sorted out..

Agree with this.

And much easier to have reconciliation when you're stuck together for 7 straight days in another country. Can't just jump in your car and drive home after training.

[saintslegendLH]

no problems with a camp on the eve of the season commencing

but bungee jumping???? utter stupidity

omfg ffs, u guys just want our players to be rapt up in some protective sheet all day, come out and play then go back in for the rest of the week, ffs there human, of coarse there going to do some of the 'Tourist activities' while there in queenstown and New Zealand, if u guys think there never going to do stuff like this ur kidding ur selves

[skeptic]

i'd much rather the guys train hard and have a bit of fun then just train hard around the negativity in melb

[DWOODROW]

They didn't actually all bungy jump anyway. They did a canyon swing. Not as much pressure on the ligaments and joints.

I know because I am too heavy to bungy jump. I would like to do it but would probably break the strap.

O ffs bloody training in the first place would put more pressure on their joints, seriously guys are you crazy, your worried about their body if they go bunjy jumping. im not dissagreeing with u dwoodrow i just think its crazy that some of u guys are complaining that their doing a canyon swing, ffs its more dangerous driving a car to training each day.

Just calm down a bit buddy. It's OK. I was saying that a canyon swing isn't as bad as bungy jumping. I think it's awesome they are doing it and I'm jealous I can't do it.
I'm not worried about the guys because they wouldn't be doing it if it was going to injure them would they.

[PaulieGa]

Haha I had to have a laugh about this thread when I read it!

I am currently actually living in Queenstown atm and was just checking out the photos of the training online of them doing Canyon Swing and then came on here and saw this thread.

I think the OP needs to get their facts straight as they weren't actually doing bungy jumping at all, they were doing just one big giant swing without the jolting action of a bungy and the dangers that that presents. These swings are probably safer than the swings in your local park as they have that many safety features and are checked and maintained all the time.

Seriously, are we even having this conversation?

I dont think the dogs did Bungy Jumping either, but lots of training and cool walks etc etc.

[bergsone]

Someone who gets most uncomfortable up even a ladder,sure glad they had none of this bungee jumping bulls*** when i was playing.

[saintbrat]

Haha I had to have a laugh about this thread when I read it!

I am currently actually living in Queenstown atm and was just checking out the photos of the training online of them doing Canyon Swing and then came on here and saw this thread.

so did you pop out at lunch time or morning tea and check out training?

[saintslegendLH]

They didn't actually all bungy jump anyway. They did a canyon swing. Not as much pressure on the ligaments and joints.

I know because I am too heavy to bungy jump. I would like to do it but would probably break the strap.

O ffs bloody training in the first place would put more pressure on their joints, seriously guys are you crazy, your worried about their body if they go bunjy jumping. im not dissagreeing with u dwoodrow i just think its crazy that some of u guys are complaining that their doing a canyon swing, ffs its more dangerous driving a car to training each day.

Just calm down a bit buddy. It's OK. I was saying that a canyon swing isn't as bad as bungy jumping. I think it's awesome they are doing it and I'm jealous I can't do it.
I'm not worried about the guys because they wouldn't be doing it if it was going to injure them would they.

nah dont worry, i wasnt having a go at you ( like i said in my post) im just having a go at all the people saying that they shouldn't participate in these activites. its crazy what some people are saying on here

[saintspremiers]

well said Jigster - great to see you getting fired up......you're a wise man, been around for a couple of years, and know a bit like a lot of people that have some life experience.

[PaulieGa]

Haha I had to have a laugh about this thread when I read it!

I am currently actually living in Queenstown atm and was just checking out the photos of the training online of them doing Canyon Swing and then came on here and saw this thread.

so did you pop out at lunch time or morning tea and check out training?

Unfortunately I couldn't I have a nasty chest infection and fever at the moment and have had it since last friday and I am running on about 2-3 hours interrupted sleep a night. I instead decided to do the smart thing and stay as far away from them as I could.

I would have hated to go and then for them to get back home and for me to read that pre-season is ruined due to half the team having bad chest infections lol.

For those that have never been to this part of the world check out the photos from the training. Those postcard type pictures are everywhere you walk and it is an amazing place.

[thejiggingsaint]

Well I'm put in my place big time!!! The arguments and reasons put forward by you all show me that sometimes it's best to take a deep breath and choose ones words before posting! (understatement ) To be honest, I've spent a few months just being so flat about the coming season, and not having "Saintsational" to go to compounded the mood. When I saw the picture in the Age of Zac at the canyon swing I got riled up instead of taking the chill pill! My Pals on the Forum have given me the much needed Kick up the arse and I'm back on track, getting busy living and ready to give it everything in 2011!
Love to all as ever
Sainters...YOU ROCK!

Jiggster

[Eastern]

I'm sure the SAINTSATIONAL DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE will come up with an appropriate penalty for the jiggster !!

[thejiggingsaint]

Yes Tom! A month on Febfast! (in lieu of a hairshirt!)

[Eastern]

Yes Tom! A month on Febfast! (in lieu of a hairshirt!)

And ...................paying for drinks for everyone through April !!

[thejiggingsaint]

And then allowing Eastern to buy me a beer for my 66th birthday! (April 30th) 66 and feeling ready to rock in 2011 ...hmmmmm? 66? could there be an omen there

[saintbrat]

and the Boys are Back home Jiggingsaint- safe and sound-.

[thejiggingsaint]

"Back home, safe and sound"...and putting the club right back into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons!

[Eastern]

Does this mean I now owe the jiggster an apology?.....or will a beer suffice? !!

[thejiggingsaint]

YES! it does Tom!!! My "usual" if you please (sprite and red cordial) OR a bourbon and panadeine