World Cup Squad announced...

Well, a few surprises then!Goalkeepers: Robinson, James, GreenDefenders: Terry (hurrah!), G Neville, Ferdinand, A Cole, Campbell, Carragher, Bridge Midfielders: Beckham, Carrick, Lampard, Gerrard, Hargreaves, Jenas, Downing, J Cole, LennonForwards: Rooney, Owen, Crouch, WalcottI don't think our forwards are going to strike fear into the hearts of the worldwide defenders! Two with gammy legs, one who is too gangly for words and the other one that, although a great talent in the Championship, has not come up against the world's best before. Not sure about the whole Walcott thing! I mean, what about the top English scorer in the Premiership, Darren Bent?! And poor old SWP! But at least Bridgey's loan spell at Fulham did the trick! I'm surprised that Bent and SWP didn't even make the stand by list. Only one right back, but I guess Carragher could fill that role if Neville were to get injured. No real surprises with the defenders. I would have liked to see Luke Young there, but he is a stand by. I'm thinking that Gerrard or Lampard could be pushed up a bit to play behind Owen (if fit and Rooney isn't) with Carrick in the holding role. Just hope Lamps and Stevie take their scoring boots! Mind you, crazy Joe isn't goal shy! Fingers crossed that Walcott proves me wrong and ends up being the hero of the World Cup!

Grrrrr...

Well, I had about 10 minutes sleep last night. I watched Hostage as planned, quite enjoyed it. But everytime Bruce Willis referred to "the guy" I couldn't help thinking of Elijah in Spy Kids 3! Then I watched Football First so I could see just how dire our performance was. A few dodgy decisions went against us again, but we should have finished with a win over the toon! But I'm pleased for Glenn Roeder - hope he does get the nod to stay on there. And it's sad to think that Shearer will never play again. I love Alan! Pleased I got to see him play one last time this season. I was also pleased he was on the losing side that night though! One thing about the game yesterday that made me chuckle was seeing Jimmy Smith get a game. A couple of weeks ago he turned up with Lenny and they were trying to go pitchside before the game. They were stopped and although Lenny was allowed over, Jimmy was turned away! Poor lamb! And there he was yesterday, getting his first team debut! Looks like he could be a pretty useful player in the future. Would be nice for another young English boy to come through.Anyway, after the footie I went to bed, but couldn't get to sleep for hours! When I finally got to sleep, I was woken up shortly after by a thunderstorm! Pah! So, got up this morning with a bit of a headache and in a foul mood! Grumped my way through the first couple of hours of the day, before getting sufficient caffeine inside of me! And something else that amused me...Spurs favourite chef...Tremendous! I new it would happen, but still very funny! Poor old Spurs!So, England squad is announced in just over an hour. Very exciting! Not sure I'm keen on the idea of Theo Walcott going to Germany. A great young talent he might be, but I don't think now is the time for him to be tried out as an England International! We need our experienced players! Mind you, I'd prefer him to Heskey! I'd prefer Bobby Charlton to Heskey!!!

And rest...

Well, had a very productive day. Mum gave me a huge bag full of my summer clothes yeterday, so I decided I would sort through my wardrobe, drawers and airing cupboard to put away the winter clothes to make room for summer! So I have been washing and ironing practically all day! The last day of the premiership then - I was flicking between the Man Utd v Charlton game and the Arsenal v Wigan game. I was hoping that Tottenham would finish 4th, but I guess at least this way they don't spend the next week and a half looking for to CL next year only to have it taken away if Arsenal win the final! I was pleased Man Utd clinched 2nd place - sorryveegogirl! As for our result - well, at least we didn't need the points!I don't know what I'm going to do with myself now the season is over! I'm really going to miss the Bridge during the summer! It's been a fab season. Hopefully next year will be just as good. Not sure if we'll get a third Premiership title in a row, but you never know. I wonder who will be brought in and who will be leaving. Looks certain to be Del Horno going - boo! But Wayne should be coming back - hurrah! I think the title race could be a lot closer next year as long as Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool continue the good form they all ended the season in! And let's hope we get back on track nice and early again! Arsenal's goodbye to Highbury was pretty good, very moving. I'm glad that I got to see a game there, despite not really loving the Gunners a whole lot! But it was a nice ground, very friendly atmosphere. I was well looked after when I went there. I was ill due to the old neck (not that I knew that was what it was at the time) and a very kind steward moved Danny I from the very back row to seats right down by the pitch and brought me water too! Lovely! There was a good interview with JT in the Guardian today. dapooh might be interested in it... http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,1766464,00.htmlI watched Assault on Precinct 13 last night. Loved it! Got a bit of a thing about Ethan Hawke at the moment. I finally saw Taking Lives a couple of weeks back and loved that too!Finally sat down to relax in time to watch Dream Team tonight - still can't believe they killed off Casper!Anyhoo, Hostage is on Sky now, so I think I'll go watch that.oooh loving the new icon - made by saint_kat

Been there, done that...

Well, here's something I've been thinking about doing for quite a while now. Looking back on my life (how old do I sound?!) I've realised I've done things that some people only dream about doing. But at the same time, there are still so many things I want to do, places I want to visit. So, I thought I'd write down all the things I've done that, when I look back, I'll realise just how great I've made my life! Or something like that! And I'm also going to list all the places I still want to go and the things I still want to do, so I can cross them off as I fulfill those ambitions and add them to the achieved list! So, here goes with the first list, I'll keep popping back with more when I have time and when I think of any!BEEN THERE, DONE THAT...Countries visited (including just passing through):Australia - SydneyAustriaBahamasBelgiumCanadaCyprusEgyptEnglandFranceGermanyGreece - Athens, Kos, ZakynthosGuernseyIcelandIrelandItalyJerseyLuxembourgNew ZealandNorthern IrelandScotlandSingaporeSpain - Grand Canaria, Mallorca, TenerifeSwitzerlandUSA - Florida (Orlando & Miami), New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas. WalesThings I've done in foreign lands:Australia:Climbed Sydney Harbour BridgeHad a tour of Sydney on the back of a Harley DavidsonTour of the Sydney Opera HouseSydney Olympic Park - Did the tour of the Telstra Stadium, sat in the cubicle used by Jonny Wilkinson when we won the rugby World CupBahamas:Flew there from Miami for the night - cruise ship backCanada:Jeep JamboreeEgypt:Slept out under the stars in the desert at a Bedouin CampFrance:Climbed the Eiffel TowerDisneylandSaw Eminem in concertIceland:Rode an Icelandic horseVisited the original geyserBlue Lagoon - massage includedItaly:Visited VeniceNew Zealand:Visited several of the LOTR film sites:Pelennor Fields, Edoras, the cliff(!) that Aragorn was dragged off, Rivendell, Gardens of Isen, Hobbiton, get off the road!Visited the glow worm caves in WaitomoPolynesian Spa - massage includedSaw a real Maouri concert - the haka!The luge!Did the Skyjump - Auckland Sky TowerSingapore:Had a Singapore Sling atRaffles HotelUSA:The fountains at the Bellagio!Disneyworld Florida and Disneyland CaliforniaIn Hollywood for the Oscars - went to the LOTR Oscar partydown the road from where the oscars were being held. Oscar winners came to the party after the ceremony.In Hollywood for the Premiere of Blade Trinity and Ocean's Twelve - saw the whole cast!Did the Kodak Theatre tour - got to go up on stageWent up the Empire State BuildingVisited Ground ZeroLiberty Island - up to the pedestal of the statueWalked on ConcordeSporting Events I've experienced:Chelsea win the Premiership!Chelsea be presented with the Premiership trophyChelsea play BarcelonaAll of Chelsea's home game (except one) in all competitions 2005-2006 seasonThe Ryder Cup 2002The Open Championship 2001The PGA Championship, 200, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004The BMW Championship 2005Several other golf tournaments including the World Match Play, The Senior Masters, the B&H InternationalMany, many Brentford games! Including games against Tottenham, Sunderland and CharltonMany England International fixtures (qualifiers and friendlies)Football Stadiums visited:Stamford Bridge, Griffin Park, White Hart Lane, Highbury, The Valley, The Friend's Provident at St Mary's, Old Trafford and Wembley.