I think it turned out alright. Pretty positive for everyone involved and the picture was not hideous. It was above the fold on the front page of the business section. (Of course the business section is the back of the sports section, whatever.) But it was good coverage and I didn't look horrible. Yay!

Go check it out. And don't worry mom, I have a copy for you! :)

So I guess it's time to bust out the snacks and enjoy...

Training is going good, I've seen some nice improvements in strength, however mental confidence has gone down a little. I did do the small wharf jump in Sydney a few weeks ago, something I've been wanting to do for a while. It consists of jumping from the land to a thin, swaying piece of wood which is about 8 feet above Sydney Harbour. The gap isn't far, however the many variables and possibility of swimming with the fishes in the Harbour make it quite a challenge. I guess that pushed my confidence up quite a bit. I remember feeling quite light headed after doing it, whether that was from the swaying of the wharf or not, I don't know!

Currently I am saving up for the National Gathering, which this year is held in Canberra - basically its 3 days of training with the locals of the city, and whoever else from around the country turns up! I'm hoping to meet people from Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, and possibly Perth. But how does Wizzles have money you ask?!

I'm currently working (yay!) in a restaurant, with fairly good hours - evenings at weekends, so I have the rest of the days to train.

Also, I am training to be able to teach at the Australian Parkour Association classes in Sydney, along with other members of Sydney Parkour. I have helped run a few classes already, and hopefully I'll get my assistant instructor t-shirt soon. Should be teaching again this Sunday 13th July.

I have made a few little videos at my park and village, I think you've already seen them, but Im currently working on a Winter 08 video. I had planned to go many places in my 3 week break, like Sutherland and stay at a friends house, but that probably won't happen anymore. Oh well, I have filmed a few things at home, and will probably do some in Sydney and Penrith as well.

I went up to Nelson Bay to visit some friends for a few days last week, and last time I was up there I got my friend into parkour - so this time it was way more enjoyable. I trained in Nelson Bay and at the rocks on some beaches, but the footage I got seemed to look like I was moving slow, I think as I was pretty tired. I might put it in the video, but I feel it doesn't reflect my current level of ability that well.

And finally, my Nike Darts are getting too small =[ so I want to get hold of a pair of Kalenji's, counting on Liam for them =P

I'll leave you with some pictures of my exploits since I last posted here:

And finally, finally: I am just going to say thanks to the many members of Lincs Parkour who I chat to on MSN and Myspace for lots of support and training related things, it's also great to see how much the community is progressing. Particular thankyou's to Gainey, and I can't wait till you (hopefully) come and visit =]

Peace and love xxx

Here are a few pics for you guys to see:

So there we have it, our soul man has left his mark on Broadway.  He has turned NYC upside down and they are loving it.  Every New Yorker has or plans to make the pilgrimage to the Brooks Atkinson theater to make sure they catch Teen Angel.  Pimp Daddy should be proud.  For those not able to get to NY for the 5 minute miracle that is Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel, fear not, the videotapes will be made available in record stores, Wal-Mart, Target etc.  The first order has been filled with over 1,000,000 advance copes ordered.  This includes the stage door pheonomenon.  So I am so happy for Tay and the loons.  The loons are at peace now and should be deathly quiet and stop lurking and cutting and pasting.  No need now, how could anyone say anything negative about Taylor. No way, no how and I won't start here, cause I got nothing.  For once Morph is silent.  I am stunned into silence.  I got nothing.  It boggles the mind. *bows head in shame*. 

You know with votem gone, I can't figure out how to embed these damn videos so sorry you will have to click the link.  You just have to wing it with me until her return next week.  But for now, we can carry on with smiles on our faces and  a song in our heart knowing that Grease was the best damn decision Tay has made in a very long time. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sogKUx_q7ig

Now for something not so hard: My business law class is going great, except for the fact that I have part 1 of my midterm tomorrow and I'm trying to study everything last minute because my dumbass tends to sleep more during the summer instead of being awake and soaking in my sweat because my house has no insulation and it's too damn hot in here -(stops to take a breath)- and my fan doesn't cool shit, it just circulates the hot air in the room; sucks that I can't get a better/bigger fan.

Edit: The trip to the Combichrist concert is cancelled :(

get your self a pretty high level and then go to bally hoo and upgrades and click on ballyhoo then go to the magic chest and open it 10 times a day. and you get money every time you watch a sponser.

-E

Congrats to the 'Clones!

Next Bit of News: OBX!!

In less than 24 hours we are leaving for OBX. I absolutely cannot wait. We totally haven't packed a thing yet. I'm taking a half day today and I'm going to go home and get everything together. Hopefully by the time Bri gets to the house we can just dump stuff into the van and go get some (much needed sleep). It's a 12 hour drive down to Duck and then we have to pick up keys and settle in.  We're staying at a gorgeous house near the beach, with two hottubs and without Jeffrey. While I miss him terribly... I am really going to enjoy spending the week with Brian and our friends. All I want to do is lay on the couch, catch up on blogs and read the enoromous pile of books that I am bringing with me. I'll let you all know how it goes.

My blogging career, such as it is, has been quite the ride and I've really loved every minute of it. I had no idea when I started this thing up how much fun, laughs, tears and thought-provoking moments I would experience. The people I've met over this last almost two years are all amazing and you couldn't be more blessed than to have met all of those I have.

The fact that total strangers have become dear friends - more than friends, family in fact, never ceases to amaze and humble me. Never in a million years would I have thought such things were possible by hooking onto this whacky 'fad' called blogging.

Not long ago, it dawned on me that I have done everything I can in this place. From jokes to midnight confessions. And then of course, the next thought was, 'what next?' The obvious answer is to move on. And that's just what I'm doing. No, I'm not giving up blogging - I'm just taking the next step.

I'm moving, lock, stock and barrel, to a bigger, and hopefully better blogohood. Yup, I've taken the plunge to self-hosting. It's not really a very far drive but I have to tell you the view is amazing. I hope like the dickens, that you'll all be visiting me at my new home. The directions are here. And the drinks are free. ;)

And really, I just want to say thanks to everyone who ever walked through the door of this blog. Everyone who read, chatted, left a comment, gave me a link, blogrolled me - I've never encountered such kindness and friendship and it's truly touched me and enriched my life. And a big thank you to Wordpress for giving me this free platform for my rants and thoughts too.

So - hope to see you at the new place - real soon. Like now, would be a good time.

WC

PS: I did send out invites and I apologize to anyone I may have missed, I tried to get everyone, but I'm sure I may have missed a few.

On the evening of May 16, this blog, Michigan Redneck II, has officially made it past the 10,000 mark.  This blog was created on February 23, meaning that it took 2 1/2 months to get to the 10,000 mark.  It could have gotten to the 10,000 mark sooner, 'cept I have been in and out of hiatus and wasn't posting, thus not getting that many hits during that time.  But I want to thank my regular readers for not giving up on me or me blog.  How about a big WOO HOO!

Yes, that Rockateens 1950's classic is the song from the Vonage commercial.