The 4th of August was the big day ... and what a big day!
Alex, Chris, Cousin Kev, Warren and Wayne plus me of course got together at Alexs for a night to remember.
8am (I know!) Saturday morning Warren, cousin Kev and myself were taken into the city by my lovely wife to be and dropped off at the wharf just in time meet Wayne and to catch a ferry to Waiheke Island.
Its was a great trip over and Wayne only got a little green, unfortunately Wayne doesnt travel very well.
Alex was at the other end to meet us and as we got off Gina and the Kids (Alexs family) got onto the ferry, then off we went back to Alexs pad.
Once at Alexs we unpacked our gear and sorted the snacks and thinners department before heading to "The Cave" to get the party started.
We cranked up the stereo with music DVD's, got the darts out and some of us tried our hand at poker and all popped a few Heinies keeping an eye on the clock because 12pm sharp the wine trail bus was going to pick us up out front.
We jumped onboard with a dozen other like minded strangers and headed around the island towards vineyard number one (name escapes me). A few wines (tastings) later we headed off to vineyard number two (can't remember that name either) for even more vino ... two more vineyards were to follow and to be honest I was starting to feel it.
We were all having a blast ... things start getting a bit fuzzy from here and we went for a walk ...
What I do know, we had dinner - chicken and chips (yum), went to a few pubs meeting up with a couple of the wine trail team along the way for compulsary drinkies then back to Alexs to pass out ... what a night, all over for me by about 11pm.
Alex went on to teach the guys the fine art of colourful card playing whilst cousin Kev was zig zaging home from down town in the wee hours, shirt in hand and sore feet.
Everyone was up early Sunday for a home cooked breaky by our host Alex of eggs and bacon before having to head off and get back onto the 9am ferry to Auckland where my lovely wife to be was once again there for me with a fantastic surprise - Lisa had had my car professionally groomed and it looks awesome! Thanks babe!
Wow, what a weekend ...
I want to say a big Thanks to my brother Alex for organising my weekend, and having us at his house, plus the lads for celebrating with me - Thanks guys!
Like Warren said ... lets do that again!
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The Stag What really happened. By Warren. These are the true events that unfolded at Neil's stag day.
We started our adventure, at 8.am Saturday morning (I did anyway), got to Spanky's place shortly after. I tell you I was a little worried, cos the weather didn't look to flash, was persisting down, car got a wash though so that was a bonus.
Got to Neil and Lisa's place, just as they were pulling the car out, (glad they waited for me..), met Couz Kev again and then proceeded to the Mobil gas station for a desperately needed Hale Berry, (yum yum!!).
The trip to the Viaduct was full of fun commentary, and I swear couz Kev was still tight from a drinky session with Neil the night before (Neil's fault I bet).
We met Couzz Nobby, (Wayne) at the ferry terminal, and he looked terminally ill, (could be cos he doesn't like sea travel much). Paid our fee at the cashier and introduced the two couzys to each other and then took our place on the ferry. Neil and I were very excited about the trip, Wayne was unsure of he's footing and couz Kev kept disappearing out of sight on the ferry, either he had met someone on board or he was making regular trips to the bathroom...who knows??
Tell the truth I wasn't so sure about the ride to Waiheke, after seeing the waves; rain and wind, I thought we were in for a, "rough ride!" (sounds dodgy..lol!!).
Arrived at the Waiheke terminal safely, couz Wayne was still standing, and the rest of us were pretty darn good actually. Met Alex there and I still don't know how we all got into his little Nissan, specially with my long legs and Neil's gut (burn.....), but any way we made it back to his place in one piece.
Neil then decided to take all the boys to get the supplies for the weekend, I was more terrified of his driving than I was of the ferry crossing, and Alex if you need to replace your clutch, you know who to blame..LOL! " Voluntary lost of traction on a few occasions and as for his incline pull off's and clutch control...OMG, they gave you a licence...???
Anyway after getting supplies, it was back to what was known as the Cave OR "Batcave as I say..haahaa!!"
Played many games of darts, Yes! I am the champ!! and heaps of Poker, Yes! I suck at that, specially when couz Kev and Alex cheat like the do, bastards.lol!! Neil actually plays like a pro, which is scary. His only tell is his farting, only seems to fart on a good hand....(beats me?).
At 12pm the bus came to pick us up for the wine trip, Kev and Chris were the first to jump on, they were keen! The rest of us followed suit. This hot chick at the back of the bus, was sitting with her partner and upon seeing us, burst out with a " here comes trouble..!" Neil reckons it was because I was wearing my camo hoody; beanie and dark glasses, but I disagree. I think it was cos he was half cut. Anyway, I was given the nickname Terrorist....: not nice Neil!!"
We visited numerous vineyards, names fail me, but enjoyed the white wines mostly, Neil enjoyed all of them, dronky!! Cous Kev fell in love numerous times; couz Wayne had a red nose and wobbly legs, Alex seemed fine and Chris...well.... Chris, yes...hmmmmm!!
Many glasses were indefinitely borrowed from the vineyards and numerous bottles of wine were consumed on the bus, the rest of the tour party eventually loosened up and had a great time talking to all of us hardcore alchys...!!
We were eventually dropped off at Alex's place and it was straight back to the " Bat Cave", for more drinks.
After many games of darts and poker, we decided to go for a walk to get some food, on the way Neil had an encounter with the pavement and a very slippery grass bank, (that'll teach you for laughing at me when I slipped), needless to say when he finally got to his feet, he had slip down the entire grass bank on his two knees and his nose, (on his arse actually), left a lovely black splotch on his jeans, was very funny, just about wet my pants..hehe!!
We went to this take away shop, the Maori guy that owned the place was very cool, friendly guy and great food, I will definitely be back for some more Ginger chicken and chippy's.
Both the cousy's; Alex and myself ordered our food and then went to track down the trouble makers, (Neil and Chris), we happened to find them at an Irish pub two doors down, both with beers in the hand. Chris offered us a drink which we gladly accepted although cuz Wayne didn't look too keen on sculling this one.
Alex, Wayne and I made our way back to get our food and after gorging ourselves decided we should take some food to Neil as hadn't eaten anything all day, well; the events that unfolded from there were comical to say the least. We all got kicked out of the pub cos Neil had brought his food into the pub, (not allowed, Neil). When they chased him out he stood by the window eating his food looking in, (nose pressed against the window with big puppy dog eyes looking in....lol!!! great fun).
Anyway to cut a long story short, he ended up in a coma on the couch and cuz Kev came running down the main street of Waiheke, with no shirt and pants hanging on by a thread, haven't a clue what he was up to, but eventually also slipped into a coma on the couch. Come 11pm it was all she wrote.
Woke up the next morning feeling great, Kev was still drunk from the night before and Neil fell asleep on the ferry ride back to Auckland, (although he will never admit it).
Great night was had by all, can't wait to get back there for another night of hysterics...LOL.
PS: thanks to Alex for putting up with us; and to Neil all the boys for all the laughs...great times!! |
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