With seven games left Manchester United are top of the premier league, having just humiliated arch rivals Liverpool on Easter Sunday. Arsenal lost to Chelsea in a great game which I watched on Fox Soccer Channel. Which answers the question, what does English soccer have to do with life in Boise? Technology is amazing stuff. I can watch soccer games as they happen half a world away. I can keep up with my team (Man U) via the BBC, ESPN Soccer Net, and the team's web site. I can even listen to live match commentary over the internet when they forget to block international listeners due to " contractual limitations". There are blogs and pod casts aplenty too.In the end, all this technology makes it easier for me to enjoy some of the things I remember from growing up in England. I can pass on my excitement and pleasure in the beautiful game to my kids as they watch these games with me. They each have Man U shirts, no other than Beckham. When I meet those few enlightened souls in Boise who support an English team we talk up our teams and favorite players. We enrich Boise culture just a little in doing so I like to think. So next time you see someone in a Manchester United shirt - Ronaldo #7 - give a shout out and I'll be sure to say hi in return.
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AAARRRGGG (pirate talk for well crap) been so busy havent been able to do the blog I started. New puter and uploads and updates dragging me down into MS heck. Now the puter is up and running and all files are moved over hope to update soon! You rock and as allways good reading and hi to everyone!
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