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| 6th September 2007 Nick | moustache - From: Tonga Time Part 2 Perhaps a Higgins moustache was always a bit more achievable and, indeed, more appropriate for your good self |
| 6th September 2007 Matty H | So it's over - From: Tonga Time Part 2 Hope you got back all safe and stuff.... Now as main bread winner in the family I have to tell you to get a job you work shy layabout!!! Don't forget to e-mail us some of the pictures that we haven't seen yet. |
| 4th September 2007 BECKY LATU | WARRIORS !!!!!!!!!!! - From: Tonga Time Part 2 Warriors got to the semi finals and your not here to watch them win. YOU SUCK JOFF!!! YOU CAT-WEASEL!!!! Love Becky and Matthew. |
| 4th September 2007 Trinder | Welcome Back! - From: Tonga Time Part 2 Joff - congratulations! Does this mean you are back? When will you be in London (this Thursday?). |
| 31st August 2007 rachel hooper | Ahhhhhhh Joff - From: Tonga Time Part 1 Oh Joff I hadn't looked at your site for ages - Tonga sounds fab. I am v jealous!!!! You sound like you are still have an amazing time. Any eta yet for your return. keep safe Rach x |
| 20th June 2007 Dan | Outrageous - From: More Tales From The North Island I have never encountered a more lurid tale of deception! Nick wet his knickers and Joff has to make up a laughable tale of a gust of wind so powerful it knocks over a full pint of beer! Face facts, Nick, a leader in your particular field of science you may be but you're still hopelessly incontinent! |
| 5th June 2007 Nick | truisms - From: More Tales From The North Island I'm amazed! Joff has kept to the truth and not made me sound sadder than i actually am! oh well, back to the grindstone - this scientific experiment won't do itself! |
| 24th May 2007 Trinder | Fukka - From: Still On The Road Those kiwis certainly have a sense of humour - must have seen you coming a mile off! Anyway, sounds like you are having a great time - all this outdoors stuff makes up for the last 15 years of sitting (without the thinking). It's a bit difficult to know what to say in response to your blogs because unlike you I am still here doing exactly what I was doing when you left. It's not as if I can tell you anything you don't know. I could tell you the weather is good today but will be getting bad in time for the bank holiday, but you can see that for yourself on t'internet. I could also talk about the champions league or my trip to Wembley but you probably saw all that on TV anyway. When I were a lad email was new and internet cafes were few and far between - in those days they were powered by steam engines or little local people on bicycles. Anyway, enjoy the rest of the trip to NZ - there are billions of kiwis round here, you could have just got a job here, got in the lift with them, farted and you would have been right back there in Fukka. Cheers Trinder |
| 19th May 2007 Dad Harvey | Waitomo - From: Back On The Road Again You must have taken a wrong turning in Waitomo. There's a nice boat where you can sit and watch the glow-worms, you don't have to go scrambling around in a wet suit. I'm not convinced about the glow worms anyway, we saw the bloke changing those tiny bulbs in the ceiling. |
| 17th May 2007 Matty H | ooooooohhhh - From: Back On The Road Again can't wait for the next episode..... it's all very "daredevils of the red circle" |
| 27th April 2007 Red | - From: City of Sails Glad to hear that your journey to middle earth is going well. I wake up every morning waiting for another blog, so I am sure glad that it is back. Life in London plods on as always. The weather is getting better, the title race for the premiership is hotting up and we may even have two english teams in the European Championship Final this year! DC is well and truly alive, but its members may not be if there are too many more like the last one !! I like to call that "Hardcore DC". But of course the only rule about DC is not to talk about DC so thats enough of that. Glad to hear that you are eating healthily and getting plenty of exercise !!! I didn't realise that you knew how to play football without a triangle button and a square button!! Anyway, better do some work. Enjoy NZ and long live the blog! |
| 26th April 2007 Trinder | Morning/Evening - From: City of Sails Morning/Evening Joff Not much to report from up here. Weather has indeed been very good. Forecast set for another scorcher this weekend. DC was had on Friday at the Goose - bit difficult as Camden was in the middle of its 100 gigs festival so there were a lot of smelly grungers around taking all the seats so DC went on tour down to Soho - a big mistake ending in a messy exit (people getting lost etc.) at around 3.30am. Anyway, sampled a delicious curry at Lama's a couple of weeks ago - I think we should push for more curry when you get back. Glad to hear the eyebrows are coming on nicely and you have broken in to a run for a potential 24 minutes for the first time in 12 years - very impressive. Must crack on now with the daily grind - don't hurry back - you will regret it. Enjoy NZ. Remember real nature can be just as good as the pixelled variety! Bye for now/Good night Trinder |
| 11th April 2007 Daddy K | Joff spotted of the Cornish Coast - From: Leaving Latin America You may be wondering why Joff has been a little elusive in his bloging recently. At first we thought it was his entry into New Zealand, but following a short break in Cornwall I can reveal he is actually running “Hawkins Boatyard” along the Fowey Estuary. Over a pint and a prawn cocktail he gloated over the Tigers opening day victory over the Blue Sox, before setting sail in his 3ft dingy, masterly avoiding his hook on its side and swipeing my camera, so I have no photgraphic evidence. |
| 12th March 2007 Daddy K | Keep Blogging. - From: Journey To The End Of The Earth Glad to hear you 2 are enjoying the coffee out there. I trust Philip didn't get too sunburnt in the sleet & snow. I do think he needs to practice his blogging a little more before reaching your high standards. Perhaps a little more sitting and a little less shopping is required! We did have a chuckle about you 2 at Chris’s leaving do on Friday (although The Star in is a far cry from Barcelona), and we couldn’t decide who would get the John Wilson tan 1st. My money is on Phillip. |
| 9th March 2007 Pa Harvey | An old Yorkshire Saying - From: Journey To The End Of The Earth With all the references to sitting, I thought it was time to remind you of the old Yorkshire saying - "There's them as sits and thinks, then there's them as just sits.." Which one are you? |
| 8th March 2007 DJSP (Rafa) | Dirty - From: Falling for Argentina I feel slightly unclean reading this - far too much Argie love for my liking!! remember the words of the great Alf Ramsay! Next you'll be telling us that you forgive Ronaldo and all his 2006 antics!! (you can't forgive or forget a football related grudge!!) tut tut tut - you've been away from home for too long. (Hope you're having fun!!) |
| 26th February 2007 Ana | Howdy!!! - From: Galapagogo Gosh, I'm sooo jealous! :) Sounds like you're having the time of your life! :) Good luck! :) -Ana de Honduras |
| 24th February 2007 Ma & Pa Harvey | 100 days - From: Galapagogo Congratulation on your firt 100 days of backpacking. We jut thought you needed picking up on your pelling. Every time you tay in a hotel you eem to pell it without the "s" in the middle. Maybe there wa omething wrong with the printing in that new guide book you purchaed in cota rica! |
| 23rd February 2007 Graham: O's Boss | Shakira & Boobies it sounded to good ! - From: Galapagogo Hi Joff, just watched a film called "The Librarian" the story of a geek who has to protect famous historical artifacts,after reading the latest blog a B movie could be on the cards especially the bit where Shakira morphs into a Ginger Canadian ( could be expensive on the special effects though). England v Ireland on TV tomorrow at Crowe Park. Phil and I will probably head for a suitable establishment in town. Keep safe The Cheese Fez Brotherhood |
| 22nd February 2007 Tim John | The Tortoise - From: Galapagogo Joffster Why didn't you offer your services to George the Tortoise? I think you'll find that a cross human/tortoise would be a huge tourist attraction. "Come and see the incredible Hutoise". Never mind that you're both male and that to actually mate with a tortoise would be a tad tricky. Details. Sounds like you're having such a good time. Boating around, drinking beer, looking at boobies. Sounds like a drag. Be careful out there. Tim |
| 22nd February 2007 Shakira | (you wish) - From: Galapagogo Hey Joff, So sorry you expected Shakira and then got me… but I suspect she would have been somewhat whinier and you wouldn’t have won the beer tab race! Have fun with the beef in Argentina… mmmh, beef [insert Homer drooling sounds]. We’ve got oodles of photos, of course - so we’ll send you a CD when you’re settled again. Let me know when you get to your brother's. Enjoy! Ralf |
| 22nd February 2007 Matty H | I was going to say... - From: Galapagogo make sure you have some fray bentos meat products while in Argentina........... but I just checked and fray bentos is in Uruguay..........so that sucks, but, I'll still be looking forward to Che Joff's Motorcycle diaries |
| 16th February 2007 Chris | A bit of useless info about San Cristobal - From: The Gem In The Mountains In the play "The Portage to San Cristobal of AH" San Cristobal is the place where Hitler is discovered to be living in retirement after escaping from the bunker. I gather therefore it must be a bit off the beaten track. I'm enjoying the weblog - even though I have a sneaking suspicion that you haven't left the country and it is being composed in the back-bedroom in a house in Neasden. Still it's one hell of an impressive hoax - keep it up. chris |
| 16th February 2007 Nick | Bumblebee man - From: Made It To Panama You said it, bumblebee man! Took the words right out of my mouth |
| 16th February 2007 bumblebee man | Ay Ay Ay!!!! - From: Made It To Panama IL Bloggo Magnifico, Senor Joffo! |
| 11th February 2007 the Umberger's | How are things? - From: Cloudy in Costa Rica Hope you are still enjoying your trip!!! :) We're continually praying for your safety! :) Can't wait for the next blog entry! :) The Umberger Clan :) |
| 9th February 2007 Nick | living the high life - From: Cloudy in Costa Rica lobster bisque and pork chops? not the standard fare of a crusty backpacker! |
| 9th February 2007 Graham: O's Boss | Lay off the Catweasle recruitment - From: Nipping Through Nicaragua Didn't they realise that they were attacking the most influential fantasy footie manager from Cas. Good to know you are ok and that you are trying to now navigate by the stars. Travel safely Chief and sort your team out before Phil gives you a battering on Saturday !!( hes getting a bit to cocky with his messages) |
| 29th January 2007 Nick | demonspawn - From: Nipping Through Nicaragua sounds like you came out of a potentially damaging situation without too much lost (except for a bit of cash and a bit of pride at the time). glad to hear not too much was taken mate, don't let it cast a cloud on your adventure - a simple shrug and a rueful mutter of "E Amena", and back to the experience of a lifetime. |
| 29th January 2007 Trinder | Scrubbers - From: Nipping Through Nicaragua I remember a similar incident when I was in Florence with Raffi. We were walking along a street near the main train station (which, as you know, is where scrubbers usually hang out the world over) when a group of kids jumped Raffi (note, they left me well alone as, like all good predators, they go for the slow moving defenceless prey). It was a bit like a group of little sharks taking a nip at a blue whale. Raffi did a lot of shouting and gesticulating wildly with his sweat flying everywhere and the kids pegged it. I eventually got over there to find him no the worse for his experience. I forgot to mention that I was, as you can imagine, quite a few paces ahead of him when it happened - what can I say, he was being slow. Anyway, keep your chin up and don't let it change any of your plans. 5 of them? Where is Hong Kong Phooey when you need him? |
| 29th January 2007 Tim J | - From: Nipping Through Nicaragua 4 or 5 teeneagers eh? I'm sure by the time we see you it'll be 9 or 10 karate experts. Seriously though, glad you're okay and didn't lose too much. I thought you were going to say that you'd woken up to discover your hotel surrounded by boiling hot magma and you were trapped and had to make an amazing escape. But alas, it was yet again, a tale of the speccy kid getting beaten up. All the best Tim |
| 26th January 2007 Randy, Denise, Ana, and Raquel | So sorry! :( - From: Nipping Through Nicaragua Gosh, that's terrible! :( We're really glad that you are alright though!!! We have been thinking about you a lot this past week, continually praying for your safety throughout your journey. And we will keep doing so! Hope this sad incident doesn't damper your spirits... Just so you know, we love reading your blogs! :) And please stay safe!!!!! :) |
| 21st January 2007 Tom | nice one! - From: Hopping Through Honduras Hey Joff, Anna and I were just wondering where you were these days! Sounds like you've been having some great adventures, albeit some bad luck with your choice of deodorant... Swedish and Canadian girls apparently know nothing about british manly musk. Glad to hear you've run into so many more cool folks on your journey. Keep up the fun, Tom |
| 19th January 2007 Nobby | Joff, the most popular gringo in honduras - From: Hopping Through Honduras Joff, i believe your exploits will become legendary, with people telling their grandchildren about the day the strange gringo turned up in their market to watch the football and claimed to support their local team. Just like the littlest hobo, every stop you make, you make a new friend. |
| 19th January 2007 Red | Big Brother - From: Hopping Through Honduras Its worth mentioning that you are probably missing the most controversial Celebrity Big Brother ever (so I've heard). The contestants include Jermaine "I want you back" Jackson, Dirk "the fac man" Benedict , Jade "horse's arse" Goodie, Teddy Sheringham's bird and a bollywood actress. Claims of rasicm against said bollywood actress by Jade and Teddy's bird have caused an uproar resulting in Carphone Warehouse withdrawing their sponsorship, Teddy's bird losing a modelling contract and the Perfume Shop stopping sales of Jade's perfume (relief!). Plus its become a political issue, Inda has even released a statement. You should know that when you get back there may be no more Big Brother, or even Channel 4 for that matter! I'm only watching it for your benefit of course. |
| 18th January 2007 Dr B. Ching | - From: Party Time In Placencia Could I ask if you have found the organisation of the railway systems of Central America to your satisfaction? Do you have any ideas for improving their profitability? |
| 17th January 2007 Gun Dog | Wish you were here? - From: Party Time In Placencia These travellers tales are all very well but stuff's been going on here as well you know. Sarries are still messing up the hallowed turf of Vicarage Rd, Watford have still only won once in the Premiership etc etc. But seriously, commuting to and from work each day to sit at the same desk and do the same things day in day out isn't all that bad you know and surely you're missing all the emails, phone calls, deadlines etc. Joff, no one will think any less of you if you hold your hands up, admit it was a nice idea but all the new people, new places, the sense of freedom and day-to-day unpredictability was all very well in theory but not quite as good as you thought it would be and come back to work. However, if you do decide to keep going, keep up the blog - it's good stuff and keeping us all amused. PS. I saw Jacqueline and Michael's baby last night and he's very cute. Just think, a year ago tomorrow we were promising Michael that the night before the wedding he could have a quiet drink and 12 hours undisturbed sleep. Time flies! |
| 15th January 2007 Daddy K | Fixture List Shows up Interesting Opener - From: Onwards Through Belize Happy belated birthday mate and I am glad to hear the Castleford branch of the RSPCA has found a new long distance member (although their web site now states cheeky monkeys are now an endangered species). Sounds like you have settled into this travelling lark, although you managed to stay in a deserted town and you didn't bump into Scooby & the gang!! Anyway, I thought you might like to know that I have just seen next seasons Div 1 fixtures & Cas take on Halifax in the opener on Friday 6th April. Not sure if it will be televised in whatever part of the world you will be in by then so I will keep you posted on the score. |
| 13th January 2007 Tim J | Blogmungus - From: Onwards Through Belize Joff If there were a literary prize for "Best Blog" you'd win it hands down. Mind you, yours is the only blog i'm reading at the mo. Hope you had a good birthday and all is well, sounds as though it is. Nothing happening in the UK at all. Ever. Charlie Drake and James Brown are dead. I think they were mates. Sounds like a "shocking place for hills" All the best Tim |
| 12th January 2007 Red | Columbo - From: Onwards Through Belize Your blog is better than a double episode of Columbo! Keep em' coming. |
| 9th January 2007 Trinder | Having a Rum Time - From: More Island Life Joff Sounds like you are settling into the tropical lifestyle very easily (no surprises there then). Keep up the blogs. Cheers Trinder |
| 9th January 2007 Red | Happy Birthday - From: More Island Life Happy Belated Birthday! |
| 4th January 2007 Trinder | Happy Birthday - From: Christmas In A Far Away Land Joff Happy Birthday! I think you need to stop watching so much TV - it's not like you and I think you are starting to form very bad habits. I think your trip is going to start getting better and better when you get down to South America - you are bound to meet more people and be forced into group activities - and I don't mean sharing a sofa watching Man U! Take care Trinder |
| 3rd January 2007 Red | Happy New Year - From: Christmas In A Far Away Land Happy New Year Joff. Glad that you are having a good time. I was slightly concerned to read that you didn't know where Belize is. I presume that you haven't gone backpacking around the world for a year without a map! Anyway, looking forward to hearing about Rasta Pasta!! Red. |
| 2nd January 2007 Ma & Pa Harvey | You didn't miss the turkey - From: Christmas In A Far Away Land Don't worry, most of this year's turkey went in the freezer as we couldn't manage to eat it all with such a shortage of mouths to feed. We'll have it for Thanksgiving if you tell us when it is! We celebrated your birthday in style with a stuffed roast duck. Mum got all emotional when we sang "Happy Birthday". Pass the parcel was a bit tame this year though. |
| 31st December 2006 The Westwood Trio | Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, & Happy Birthday Joffrey - From: Farewell Mexico Dear Joff, Phew, that's quite a comment title. How many felicitations can you get in one line. Sounds like you're having a great time. I'm sure that your date will only be considered as such until Tracy's boyfriend, Roman Obramavitch, and his crew chase you around the other half of the world back home again. Seriously though, I think both Beany and I are a little bit envious of you. We had a big holiday planned until Ryley scuppered those plans. Talking of the little guy, he has thoroughly enjoyed his first real Chrimbo, sampling for the first time such delights as the Mince Pie and the Milky Way. I'm sure we'll have great fun weaning him back off those in the New Year. Cold turkey for you, Ryley (and I don't mean the stuff that's left in the freezer!). Just wanted to get in touch and offer you season's greetings and a very happy birthday. We're all thinking of you back in Blighty. All our love, Christian, Serena, & Ryley. xxx |
| 22nd December 2006 anonymous | - From: A Little Beauty Of An Island They interviewed a family from New Zealand holidaying in Fiji on the news the other week and they were saying that it's great that they don't have to queue for sunbeds!!! |
| 20th December 2006 Dad | Where is the evidence? - From: A Little Beauty Of An Island I think you are sitting in a small flat in downtown Hampstead writing all this stuff. We have not yet seen one scrap of photographic evidence to prove that you have left these shores. Not even a glimpse of an embryo zapata moustache (better known as a "football tache" - 11 a side!). If this is an elaborate plot to surprise us on Christmas Day you'd better let us know or there won't be enough taties and I'll need to go out and get an extra can of Boddies from the off-licence. |
| 19th December 2006 anonymous | - From: Nice Ruins, Rubbish Town hehe keep up the good work.... yes a little trick if you ever get homesick... just think about what you would be doing at home and then realise that it was the same thing you did day after day and it's what you wanted to get away from... it worked for me. As for the tache exploits...well... you missed the perfect time to come to NZ. for charidee November was renamed MOvember (geddit) and men grew "mo's" to raise awerness of prostrate cancer (you see it worked.... I'm now aware!!!) Auckland was full of dodgy taches. I'm assuming that out in the wilds (i.e. outside auckland) they have renamed the new "Millenium" the "MULLETTENIUM" I'm sure you'll see why when you get here |
| 18th December 2006 Tom | Christmas Cheer - From: Nice Ruins, Rubbish Town I thought I'd bring you up to date with the ensuing Christmas season - the Phipps-Kunwar household is awaiting the arrival of the Phipps family in a few days time. Still not sure who will be turning up and if they do, who will be talking to who. In an effort to provide a talking point, we purchased (not stole) our first Christmas tree yesterday and realise now why we have not invested in what is essentially an overgrown pot plant that sheds foilalge the moment you bring it into the house and dies within two weeks before- £34 for a six foot tree! In my day it was a £1 a foot and no messing. Have had the work Christmas party, home by 3am, no search party required and as Trinder has mentioned DC on Thursday night which will be a big one as I've no work on Friday. Your absence will be noted in the minutes! You'll probably more up to date on the disastrous Ashes tour than I am and I'm pleased to report that I was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year for my gym attendance. Gloucester continue to cling to a glimmer of hope of qualification for the next stage of the Heineken Cup. And by the way, a cracking result for the dirty reds yesterday. I should also mention that I'm having another go at Syphon Filter for old times sake. Good to hear all the traveling tales, keep it coming, we'll be in the pub from 7pm on Thursday night if you fancy it although Shield can't make it. Suprise suprise. |