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Ayers Rock Australia

This is a picture of me enjoying the sunset on my recent trip to Ayers Rock, Australia.

Been away for a year now & haven't missed a game on TV while I've been over here, even when kick off has been 3am!!

Cheers guys, great site!

COYB!! Lee Kenny. (12/02/09)

Everton Supporters Club Australia - Queensland Family Day Out

ESCA held its first get together in Queensland on the 7th February at Burleigh Football Club on the Gold Coast. Coming only days after beating the darkside everyone was in a tremendous and joyful mood and ready for a fun afternoon. With the weather at a beautiful 32 degrees it was amazing to see over 100 Evertonians turn up for the days events - cold beer, cold beer and a little more cold beer. Seeing over 20 young blues was also superb and even better was how well all the kids got on together - not a single arguement or carry on all day and night - Born Blue - we are a big extended family.

As we entered the club at 1-30 the History of Everton was playing with Everton flags and banners everywhere with an array of Blue, white and some pink shirts. The mood was set and it was great not to get ripped off for a decent beer - Corona's at less 2 pound.

As the day went on more and more Blues turned up - from the North of Brisbane, Gold Coast with some die hards even making the trip from Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne - the equivalent to traveling to the south of Spain for a beer. The kids went outside and started their own mini games - Cahill, Arteta shirts were the flavour of the day with the exception of young Alfie and James who crawled and gingerly tried to walk everywhere there was a ball. "how good is this I thought", we "truly are an extended family and everyone proud to be Born Blue - we are indeed chosen".

The day went on with a BBQ and then the photo shoot which in turn started the "It's a Grand Old Team to play for" etc etc - we all know the rest.

The plan was to go on from our new found home of the Blues in Queensland - a huge thanks to Burleigh Football Club and Tony / Lee for organising the event - to a nearby surf club or where ever to watch the Bolton match. For those who know my wife, a good judge of character, had a word in my ear and said that "no-one would make it to 1am to see the kick-off. Apparently she was right?

The day was a huge success to say the least. Blues came from near and far and it was like a family get together. We sang, we laughed and we had some deep and unmeaning discussions on all aspects about Everton. To see so many blues together so far away from home and with an age group from 1 to 70+ (Harry, you never did reveal your age but if you know Dave Hickson you must be close to this without any disrespect) was superb. It is great to be an Evertonian and if we each drank 10 Corona"s less we would have seen the match live?

ESCA is growing in numbers and the more that join the more social get together's like this we can have. 100+ so far away has thrown down the gauntlet to the other States - we will do 150 next time in Queensland due to apologies from many due to other commitments. Get on the forum, get in touch and let's make this the biggest supporter's club outside of the UK.

Adie. (12/02/09)

Holetown Barbados

Recently had a break to celebrate the wife's 50th in Barbados. This is The Surfside Beach Bar in Holetown. With these dishes it can get any game in the world. Watched the blues there while away and donated a flag. It was on display for the Man U match. It was also paraded around the the bar after the glorious cup win. Anyone out there in the future see the gaffer and make sure it is on display when we are on the box. Love the website boys keep up the good work. Steve Foulkes . (12/02/09)

 

First Derby

Can you put this picture of my wife Shelagh and my Tom on blue kipper at her first derby (FA cup)

Ready To Travel With The Evertonian Passport Cover

My son Ed, ready to travel. It was a lot more relaxing than usual because Everton were on radio updates and NOT on tv.

Tension was the same though.

Cheers. Chris Williams. (12/02/09)

Click here to get your Evertonian passport cover

Last Train From London

Me ‘arl fella (Pops) and Mike (on the left) met Moyesy the Messiah on the Train coming back from London. Obviously they had some pre-derby banter and reminded the big man that we’ve never been beaten at Anfield in the cup. It goes without saying that he was a top bloke.

Keep up the good work…

The Alps

In my high vis shirt in the Alps. Mark. (12/02/09)