2010 Anyone?

by LeonSA on Jun 25, 2009 6:35 AM EDT

Things have been kinda slow lately, so I thought this would be a good time for an off-topic post. As many of you know, the 2010 Soccer World Cup will be hosted here in South Africa.

I am thinking about setting up a pretty sweet setup at my flat, where you'll be able to stay there (room for about 4 people), and I will be available as your personal taxi (I'll be staying 5 minutes away). The apartment is located in Stellenbosch, a University town about 20 minutes from Cape Town. Stellenbosch will also host one of the teams (yet to be announced), and practices will be held at the nearby Coetzenburg stadium. The Green Point stadium in Cape Town is the venue for 5 First Round matches, a Second Round match, a quarter-final and a semi-final. The apartment has sattelite, so you'll be able to watch all of the other matches as well.

I'm giving you guys the first opportunity here, as I at least know you guys (a little bit anyway). And it would also be really cool to rock out with some other Eagles fans, especially since the World Cup is taking place during the off-season, when I'm bored out of my mind without football. Like I said, the setup will be pretty sweet, but I'll discuss the details later if anyone is interested. If anyone is merely thinking about coming over, hit me up in the comments!

via www.architecturelist.com: The Green Point Stadium in Cape Town.

via upload.wikimedia.org: Stellenbosch

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btw

I was there in 2005 and there was already an incredible buzz about the world cup. There is a small chance that i’ll be coming down for that. But i have friends from SA who live in the states and they’re definitly going

I’ll be sure to let u know if i come down

8 games in 8-0 we goin.

by 700 Level on Jun 25, 2009 8:46 AM EDT reply actions

u live in a beautiful country

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by Remis on Jun 25, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions

I've been trying to save the money for a plane ticket...

Great win by the US yesterday, I was glad I was working at home to watch it.

My buddy has been trying to get a few folks together to make the trip for the world cup, but with the way things are it is a long shot for me at this time.

If I win the lotto I’ll look you up :-)

by #12 on Jun 25, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions

Very cool of you Leon, unfortunately I already planned my vacation this year to Ireland or I would strongly consider I’ve wanted to go to SA for awhile now.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Jun 25, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions

meant next year … fucking work is really interfering with my concentration on blog posts as of late.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Jun 25, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Change those plans lol!

I'm not ready to move on from #20.

by LeonSA on Jun 25, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions

So man but Ireland has been the top of my shortlist for years now, I was suppose to do it when I graduated college but I got a sweet job offer and couldn’t take the time off.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Jun 25, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm from Ireland, Belfast to be exact, you should have a good time there. If you are there during the world cup there will be a fantastic buzz even if the irish do not qualify. Have a great time!!!

by soflaeagle on Jun 25, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks bro, I might try and plug you for information at some point if that’s cool. I’m planning on doing Dublin, Silent Valley, Belfast, Derry, Donegal, Sligo, Burren, Kellarney, Kerry, Cork, Mizen Head, Wicklow Mountains.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Jun 25, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

leon

i would if i t wasnt so expensive :(

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

by NorthPhillyKid on Jun 25, 2009 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

Damn.. same thing here. Although if Denmark qualifies, i might hit you up later on :)

by Nils_eaglesfan on Jun 25, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe this time Germany can actually take it all. I almost cried when they lost. I’m 3/4 German and grew up in Munchen(Munich). That killed me, Germany lost to Italy in 82, Germany lost in 86, Finally won in 90…. lost to Bazil in 02 so close last year. F Italy and Portugal :-). I still have my W.Germany Jersey somewhere. They were awesome back inthe day, I was young thogh.

I don’t think I said a thing about your post. I wish I could go, heard great things about Capetown.

Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant

by EagleGreeninMD on Jun 25, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

Denmark wupped ya’ll in the Europa cup in ’92!

The Laudrup brothers, Schmeichel, Preben Elkjær. Cant beat that!

by Nils_eaglesfan on Jun 26, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I've been seriously considering this

Its incredibly generous of you to offer this. I’m super jealous that you live there and get to live the 2010 world cup!!… not to mention S. Africa looks beautiful. Thanks and i’ll let you know if any changes come about… as of right now i don’t even think you can book plane tickets yet… can you?

Eagles.

by #1EaglesFan on Jun 25, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

p.s.

If i go, i’m bringing JIBTA…. is that ok?? haha

Eagles.

by #1EaglesFan on Jun 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

They’d use him as shark bait down there.

Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant

by EagleGreeninMD on Jun 25, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

what if jibta is a ufc cage fighter

your guys are in for trouble if he shows up to a bgn tailgate lol

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

by NorthPhillyKid on Jun 25, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ll just tell him I’m NPK.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Jun 25, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Lol I was actually thinking about that possibility when I wrote this!

I'm not ready to move on from #20.

by LeonSA on Jun 26, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m not sure about the plane tickets, but you should make sure about that. Applications for the match tickets should start soon as well. Give me a shout at 15091732@sun.ac.za if you do decide for sure.

I'm not ready to move on from #20.

by LeonSA on Jun 26, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

isnt that the crazy thing about blogging

we really dont know crap about anyone on here… for all you know i could be Desean jackson

8 games in 8-0 we goin.

by 700 Level on Jun 25, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

and I could be Reggie Brown ….

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Jun 26, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions

I could be Michael Jackson…
Oh shit..
Wait.

Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant

by EagleGreeninMD on Jun 26, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

too soon?

well played.

"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."

by greenbean#twoOH on Jun 26, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

gotta wait 20 years before something tragic is funny….like aids. (It’s a joke for those who didn’t get the reference)

Eagles fan since December 10, 1995

by Eagles675 on Jun 26, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Jared has AIDes?

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Jun 28, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions