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- Undertaker
- Berichten: 28
- Lid geworden op: ma jan 30, 2006 11:41 am
[quote="Kowalczyk"][quote="Kowalczyk"]Okay, folks. Allow me to ask you for a favour... :D
As you may or may not know I published my début novel this year. It's called [i]Vak 127[/i] and it's about Ajax, being a supporter, friendship and growing up. My book is on the longlist for the annual Nico Scheepmaker Trophy, a prize for the best Dutch sports book of the year. There will be two votes: a 'professional' vote (by a jury of sports journalists) and a 'popular' vote on the internet. [/quote]
Just wanted to let you know that... [i][b]I WON IT!!![/b][/i] :eusa_dance: :bis: :cheer: :party:
I was completely and utterly taken by surprise. I was invited for the party at the start of the whole thing (when the voting started) and I never heard anything since. I wasn't informed that I won or something, so I did not expect it at all. When my name came out of the envelope I was flabbergasted.
Anyway: I received the trophy and flowers and stuff, and was interviewed on stage by the master of ceremonies. No idea where it came from, but my first reaction was: "So, one Ajacied will win a trophy this year after all..."
Anyway: thank you all very much for voting. This is great.
[b]K.[/b][/quote]
Cool, didn't know you were famous in Holland! Congrats are in order I guess :)
As you may or may not know I published my début novel this year. It's called [i]Vak 127[/i] and it's about Ajax, being a supporter, friendship and growing up. My book is on the longlist for the annual Nico Scheepmaker Trophy, a prize for the best Dutch sports book of the year. There will be two votes: a 'professional' vote (by a jury of sports journalists) and a 'popular' vote on the internet. [/quote]
Just wanted to let you know that... [i][b]I WON IT!!![/b][/i] :eusa_dance: :bis: :cheer: :party:
I was completely and utterly taken by surprise. I was invited for the party at the start of the whole thing (when the voting started) and I never heard anything since. I wasn't informed that I won or something, so I did not expect it at all. When my name came out of the envelope I was flabbergasted.
Anyway: I received the trophy and flowers and stuff, and was interviewed on stage by the master of ceremonies. No idea where it came from, but my first reaction was: "So, one Ajacied will win a trophy this year after all..."
Anyway: thank you all very much for voting. This is great.
[b]K.[/b][/quote]
Cool, didn't know you were famous in Holland! Congrats are in order I guess :)
Try me, I'll make you famous.
- DanK
- Berichten: 1163
- Lid geworden op: do feb 03, 2005 11:42 pm
- Locatie: not currently Melbourne, Australia.
Nice work Ko on both the award AND the comment. Classic.Kowalczyk schreef:Kowalczyk schreef:...Anyway: I received the trophy and flowers and stuff, and was interviewed on stage by the master of ceremonies. No idea where it came from, but my first reaction was: "So, one Ajacied will win a trophy this year after all..."
Anyway: thank you all very much for voting. This is great.
K.
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- Berichten: 472
- Lid geworden op: ma mar 07, 2005 12:09 pm
I voted twice.Kowalczyk schreef:Just wanted to let you know that... I WON IT!!! :eusa_dance: :bis: :cheer: :party:Kowalczyk schreef:Okay, folks. Allow me to ask you for a favour... :D
As you may or may not know I published my début novel this year. It's called Vak 127 and it's about Ajax, being a supporter, friendship and growing up. My book is on the longlist for the annual Nico Scheepmaker Trophy, a prize for the best Dutch sports book of the year. There will be two votes: a 'professional' vote (by a jury of sports journalists) and a 'popular' vote on the internet.
I was completely and utterly taken by surprise. I was invited for the party at the start of the whole thing (when the voting started) and I never heard anything since. I wasn't informed that I won or something, so I did not expect it at all. When my name came out of the envelope I was flabbergasted.
Anyway: I received the trophy and flowers and stuff, and was interviewed on stage by the master of ceremonies. No idea where it came from, but my first reaction was: "So, one Ajacied will win a trophy this year after all..."
Anyway: thank you all very much for voting. This is great.
K.
Recall the prize, the winner is a bogus :D .
Seriously, that awesome man. Congrats.
Why do you build me up? BUTTERCUP!
quite funny report (from The Guardian) :
"Milan have a player capable of turning a match at any time, of creating a goal out of nothing. Unfortunately for them, it's their goalkeeper. Nelson Dida is the man whose antics against Parma and Inter had already earned him the title of Brazil's answer to David James. And the man who, despite sharing names with two people who swore they never would, continually raises a white flag.
He produced another vintage effort on Saturday night at home to Sampdoria, ending once and for all Milan's faint hopes of catching Juventus. Here's how the latest bungle went: Milan, who'd won all 10 home matches this season, had taken the lead early against Samp when Sergio Volpi bundled into Pippo Inzaghi. Needless to say, Inzaghi fell over and Andriy Shevchenko converted the resulting penalty. The equaliser wasn't long coming though, thanks to Dida. A half hour in, the giant Brazilian stood transfixed as the unattended Andrea Gasbarroni fired a speculative long-range shot at the Milan goal, which bounced off Dida's motionless torso and into the net.(...)"
"Milan have a player capable of turning a match at any time, of creating a goal out of nothing. Unfortunately for them, it's their goalkeeper. Nelson Dida is the man whose antics against Parma and Inter had already earned him the title of Brazil's answer to David James. And the man who, despite sharing names with two people who swore they never would, continually raises a white flag.
He produced another vintage effort on Saturday night at home to Sampdoria, ending once and for all Milan's faint hopes of catching Juventus. Here's how the latest bungle went: Milan, who'd won all 10 home matches this season, had taken the lead early against Samp when Sergio Volpi bundled into Pippo Inzaghi. Needless to say, Inzaghi fell over and Andriy Shevchenko converted the resulting penalty. The equaliser wasn't long coming though, thanks to Dida. A half hour in, the giant Brazilian stood transfixed as the unattended Andrea Gasbarroni fired a speculative long-range shot at the Milan goal, which bounced off Dida's motionless torso and into the net.(...)"
Appie, stay strong !
- Kowalczyk
- Moderator English Section
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- Lid geworden op: vr sep 19, 2003 12:54 pm
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There will be, for sure... That's all I can say for now.muffin_ schreef:Congragulations from me as well :xyxthumbs: Has there been any talk about publishing it in English? :)
Well, assuming that you don't read Dutch your choice is very limited... Check out our recommended Ajax bibliography in English. It's not much, but I'm afraid it's complete...By the way, could any of you guys recommend me a book or two about Ajax and its supporters? I am especially interested in the Golden Era and of course, Johan Cruyff. Any suggestions about that?
http://www.ajax-usa.com/books/english-l ... raphy.html
K.
Still alive...
Well, I didn't vote for you, and you know why, but your book translated to English would definitely be something I'd welcome with ENTHUSIASM :xyxthumbs:Kowalczyk schreef:There will be, for sure... That's all I can say for now.muffin_ schreef:Congragulations from me as well :xyxthumbs: Has there been any talk about publishing it in English? :)
meh :|
- aveslacker
- Berichten: 2925
- Lid geworden op: do feb 03, 2005 4:33 pm
- Locatie: Hong Kong!
You have an extremely...uhm...interesting signature carcajou! May I ask where the hell it comes from? :Dcarcajou schreef:
Well, I didn't vote for you, and you know why, but your book translated to English would definitely be something I'd welcome with ENTHUSIASM :xyxthumbs:
Has anyone seen the Limecat?
- DanK
- Berichten: 1163
- Lid geworden op: do feb 03, 2005 11:42 pm
- Locatie: not currently Melbourne, Australia.
I just started a Swedish language course and I don't think I have covered this one yet...but does this say something about your scrotum, 500 elebphants and a pineapple up a backside?jakobg schreef:You have an extremely...uhm...interesting signature carcajou! May I ask where the hell it comes from? :Dcarcajou schreef:
Well, I didn't vote for you, and you know why, but your book translated to English would definitely be something I'd welcome with ENTHUSIASM :xyxthumbs:
I'll give you a translation:
May your balls be run over by five hundred siamese gay elephants, while you get a pinapple long up your ***
As I said, interesting sig. ;)
EDIT: Just saw the other thread in the match section. Well, I guess it derservs to be discussed in several threads. :xyxthumbs:
May your balls be run over by five hundred siamese gay elephants, while you get a pinapple long up your ***
As I said, interesting sig. ;)
EDIT: Just saw the other thread in the match section. Well, I guess it derservs to be discussed in several threads. :xyxthumbs:
Has anyone seen the Limecat?
- afckeeper95
- Berichten: 130
- Lid geworden op: do aug 04, 2005 2:18 pm
- Locatie: Denmark
Yes, it's a sad world where gay siamese elephants aren't given enough attention.jakobg schreef:I'll give you a translation:
May your balls be run over by five hundred siamese gay elephants, while you get a pinapple long up your ***
As I said, interesting sig. ;)
EDIT: Just saw the other thread in the match section. Well, I guess it derservs to be discussed in several threads. :xyxthumbs:
- aveslacker
- Berichten: 2925
- Lid geworden op: do feb 03, 2005 4:33 pm
- Locatie: Hong Kong!
From the Klaas-Jan Huntelaar thread:
jakobg schreef:How about the Limecat's hot friend? He's not happy either, as you can see.
That top picture is awesome. He looks like he's had way too much to drink and needs to find a place to crash. :worshippy:carcajou schreef:DON'T GET ME STARTED MAN, DON'T GET ME STARTED !!!
EDIT : jakobg.... YOU WANTED MORE OFF-TOPIC? I CAN DELIVER !!!
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- Venezuelan Ajacied
- Berichten: 1379
- Lid geworden op: vr feb 04, 2005 12:54 am
- Locatie: Melbourne,Florida.
- Venezuelan Ajacied
- Berichten: 1379
- Lid geworden op: vr feb 04, 2005 12:54 am
- Locatie: Melbourne,Florida.
Check this out:
http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewAr ... 80722.html
http://store.yahoo.com/ussoccerstore/index.html
Sweet and retro i really like' em
This one is for our aussie friends
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/pub ... enuItemID=
http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewAr ... 80722.html
http://store.yahoo.com/ussoccerstore/index.html
Sweet and retro i really like' em
This one is for our aussie friends
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/pub ... enuItemID=
BRING IT ON !!!!...
- DanK
- Berichten: 1163
- Lid geworden op: do feb 03, 2005 11:42 pm
- Locatie: not currently Melbourne, Australia.
Cheers VA...Dont mind these one bit. The away top looks pretty sweet. Not 100% converted on the Dutch ones yet though.Venezuelan Ajacied schreef:This one is for our aussie friends
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/pub ... enuItemID=