Most of us are probably familiar with the Muppet Show.
Some of us grew up watching it.
Few of us actually know the significance of the manamanah song.
A handful of us have had the privilege to watch both the original clip of the song as well as a very funny spoof of it... up until now!
A little bird has informed me that the spoof is now available on Google Video. I'm proud to present both the original and the spoof for your enjoyment. Please vote as to which is the funniest.
As always, patience is well rewarded... Wait till the end of both videos!
The Original:
The Spoof:
P.S. The availability of this video on the net has triggered my desire to find movies that we've filmed with friends back in the old days. Some of the video-tapes have been lost, others await to be found. Hopefully by Easter some of the long-lost videos will have been unearthed and subsequently posted online.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Panathlitikos News
We won 3-0 against Bergina.
The game was relatively easy.
I understand that my blog is becoming kind of monotonous, being dominated by Panathlitikos posts. As such I've decided to create a blog dedicated to Panathlitikos.
That way the goose that understands will remain more personal and less collective.
From now on, expect to find team news at the Panathlitikos Blog.
The game was relatively easy.
I understand that my blog is becoming kind of monotonous, being dominated by Panathlitikos posts. As such I've decided to create a blog dedicated to Panathlitikos.
That way the goose that understands will remain more personal and less collective.
From now on, expect to find team news at the Panathlitikos Blog.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Panathlitikos News
Panathlitikos won again.
It was a solid 3-0 without any big surprises. This time the match was not a derby although we were playing against Eukarpia, a team that up until yesterday held first place in our league.
The win bumped us into first place and we will definitely fight to stay there.
It was a solid 3-0 without any big surprises. This time the match was not a derby although we were playing against Eukarpia, a team that up until yesterday held first place in our league.
The win bumped us into first place and we will definitely fight to stay there.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas and a real treat
The benefit of living in a timezone that's ahead of someone else's: You get to wish them happy holidays first.
Merry Christmas to all souls reading this blog.
And to the subset who are also volleyball lovers, enjoy some volleyball but with a twist.
Merry Christmas to all souls reading this blog.
And to the subset who are also volleyball lovers, enjoy some volleyball but with a twist.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Panathlitikos News
I know you've all been waiting to hear news about what could be considered as the most important game in our league.
Wait no more. My Christmas gift to you arrived slightly early. So please enjoy, but do so responsibly. The last thing I want is crazed groupies posting comments non-stop.
The match with Polygiros was a true derby!
It was a war!
It was the culmination of months of training.
We lost the first set. Our game was sloppy and our defense on the serve was U.G.L.Y. No alibi...
We won the second set.
Lost the third set.
Won the fourth set.
Cliffhanger...
Cliffhanger still...
Y.A.C.F ...
We won the fifth and final set.
Kudos to the team, we were losing 4-9 in this last set and then came back to win 15-13.
It was a good 3-2 match...
We made lots of mistakes, were stricken by several injuries, but we delivered.
Why all the rant for a game? How can it be so important, you ask?
Our win sort of guaranteed at least second place in the B Regional league. The best two teams advance to the next level. So next year we should be playing in the best regional league, A Regional.
Above that, there's B National, A2 National, A1 National. The A Nationals consist entirely of professionals and indeed they are quite far away. Even B National is very tough to get into.
We are now aiming for first place in B Regional. It will be tough, but it's possible.
Disclaimer:
Polygiros has nothing to do with gyro, the food.
In case you were wondering, it's a place, a small city to be more precise...
Wait no more. My Christmas gift to you arrived slightly early. So please enjoy, but do so responsibly. The last thing I want is crazed groupies posting comments non-stop.
The match with Polygiros was a true derby!
It was a war!
It was the culmination of months of training.
We lost the first set. Our game was sloppy and our defense on the serve was U.G.L.Y. No alibi...
We won the second set.
Lost the third set.
Won the fourth set.
Cliffhanger...
Cliffhanger still...
Y.A.C.F ...
We won the fifth and final set.
Kudos to the team, we were losing 4-9 in this last set and then came back to win 15-13.
It was a good 3-2 match...
We made lots of mistakes, were stricken by several injuries, but we delivered.
Why all the rant for a game? How can it be so important, you ask?
Our win sort of guaranteed at least second place in the B Regional league. The best two teams advance to the next level. So next year we should be playing in the best regional league, A Regional.
Above that, there's B National, A2 National, A1 National. The A Nationals consist entirely of professionals and indeed they are quite far away. Even B National is very tough to get into.
We are now aiming for first place in B Regional. It will be tough, but it's possible.
Disclaimer:
Polygiros has nothing to do with gyro, the food.
In case you were wondering, it's a place, a small city to be more precise...
Friday, December 15, 2006
Panathlitikos News
Panthlitikos won 3-0.
The opponents were not very good. I believe their team was formed this year and it kind of showed. I'm sure they'll present a better face next season.
After the match we all went for food as the game marked the end of the first round.
The second round begins next week, and we are playing a good team. It's the only team we've lost to so far... It was the game where we were winning 0-2 and then lost 3-2.
This time we have the home-advantage. Also, continous training has brought our players very close. We've each learned our roles much better and we work together now.
The only downside: A few recent injuries have fallen upon our middles. Can we pull this off without them?
Stay tuned for next week's results...
The opponents were not very good. I believe their team was formed this year and it kind of showed. I'm sure they'll present a better face next season.
After the match we all went for food as the game marked the end of the first round.
The second round begins next week, and we are playing a good team. It's the only team we've lost to so far... It was the game where we were winning 0-2 and then lost 3-2.
This time we have the home-advantage. Also, continous training has brought our players very close. We've each learned our roles much better and we work together now.
The only downside: A few recent injuries have fallen upon our middles. Can we pull this off without them?
Stay tuned for next week's results...
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Panathlitikos Wins Once More
Panathlitkos won again, this time against Nestor.
We lost the first set and then came back to win 3-1.
Our first set was very sloppy and that explains the loss.
I didn't get to play this time.
Panathltikos' win comes with some extra good news. Our championship has officially been extended. There were supposed to be 2 rounds of 6 matches, but now there will be 3.
More volleyball, now that's what I'm talking about!
We lost the first set and then came back to win 3-1.
Our first set was very sloppy and that explains the loss.
I didn't get to play this time.
Panathltikos' win comes with some extra good news. Our championship has officially been extended. There were supposed to be 2 rounds of 6 matches, but now there will be 3.
More volleyball, now that's what I'm talking about!
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Let's Celebrate
A celebration is in order!
The PostgreSQL community has released a new version (8.2) of their amazing DBMS.
A press release describing the new features can be found here.
Bravo to the world's most advanced open source database (and in my opinion the world's most advanced database, period).
The PostgreSQL community has released a new version (8.2) of their amazing DBMS.
A press release describing the new features can be found here.
Bravo to the world's most advanced open source database (and in my opinion the world's most advanced database, period).
Friday, December 01, 2006
Lego Boy
Yesterday marked yet another win for Panathlitikos. We got a solid 3-0 with all sets finishing near the 25-15 range.
I couldn't play cause of some weird small pain in my knee. The pain surfaced two days ago but it's slowly going away.
I certainly hope my rate of injuries (Injuries/Month) decreases, lest I get assigned the nigh-hilarious nickname "Lego Boy".
I couldn't play cause of some weird small pain in my knee. The pain surfaced two days ago but it's slowly going away.
I certainly hope my rate of injuries (Injuries/Month) decreases, lest I get assigned the nigh-hilarious nickname "Lego Boy".
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Top Ten Girl Geeks
Of particular importance is number 10 on the list.
Who would have thought that others agree with me?
Who would have thought that others agree with me?
Go Panathlitikos!
With the risk of sounding boring, congrads to our volleyball team.
We won 3-0. Detailed scores: 25-05, 25-15, 26-24.
Yeah, it's kind of a downhill, but hey, we won (we were actually losing 15-19 in the third set, but came back with a vengeance).
The win should bump us into second position.
We won 3-0. Detailed scores: 25-05, 25-15, 26-24.
Yeah, it's kind of a downhill, but hey, we won (we were actually losing 15-19 in the third set, but came back with a vengeance).
The win should bump us into second position.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Panathlitikos' First Win and a Gigolo?
Today marks our first win in the volleyball championship.
We beat what was considered the best team. The match was kind of a derby. We won the first set, lost the next two and then came back to win 3-2. We are dangerous!
And cause i'm feeling amaZING now, check out this catchy song i like a lot.
A third of a song is in greek and the next two thirds are in english, so be patient.
Gigolo by Helena Paparizou.
We beat what was considered the best team. The match was kind of a derby. We won the first set, lost the next two and then came back to win 3-2. We are dangerous!
And cause i'm feeling amaZING now, check out this catchy song i like a lot.
A third of a song is in greek and the next two thirds are in english, so be patient.
Gigolo by Helena Paparizou.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Paris, you go girl!
That Paris girl never ceases to amaze me. She is truly exceptional, and I mean it!
After breaking up with Paris Latsis (rich greek shipping heir), she goes with Stavros Niarchos (richer greek shipping heir) and then some guy whose name i don't know (poor greek magician?).
But this isn't big news, and certainly not post-worthy in itself. When coupled with the following though, things change...
Paris has expressed interest in becoming a space tourist!
I concur, you go girl!
After breaking up with Paris Latsis (rich greek shipping heir), she goes with Stavros Niarchos (richer greek shipping heir) and then some guy whose name i don't know (poor greek magician?).
But this isn't big news, and certainly not post-worthy in itself. When coupled with the following though, things change...
Paris has expressed interest in becoming a space tourist!
I concur, you go girl!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
First Championship Game
Our first official championship game was lost 3-2.
It's a shame, cause we were winning 0-2 and then, for some odd reason, simply lost.
Unfortunately, there is no video for the game.
Even though we lost, we are currently in 3rd place out of 7, because other teams were punished for not following the league's rules.
Official Standings
(Look for Παναθλητικός Συκεών)
It's a shame, cause we were winning 0-2 and then, for some odd reason, simply lost.
Unfortunately, there is no video for the game.
Even though we lost, we are currently in 3rd place out of 7, because other teams were punished for not following the league's rules.
Official Standings
(Look for Παναθλητικός Συκεών)
Long overdue
The following video is long overdue.
It should have been live for more than a month but I had experienced problems with the Google Video uploader. All problems are now solved.
The video depicts our (PSFS') first volleyball game for the year. The game was against MENT and we lost 3-1. But the game was a 'friendly' game, in the sense that it doesn't count if you lose...
Enjoy.
It should have been live for more than a month but I had experienced problems with the Google Video uploader. All problems are now solved.
The video depicts our (PSFS') first volleyball game for the year. The game was against MENT and we lost 3-1. But the game was a 'friendly' game, in the sense that it doesn't count if you lose...
Enjoy.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
I'm bringing balance back...
Recent events included a right ankle injury, similar to the left one in the near past, but not as intense. The injury has started subsiding.
Got to thank the wonders of physiotherapy for that.
My jump though has been halved and I'm trying to double it, only to bring it where it was. Seems like the dream of high jump is now quite far away, but it's a dream and one's got to live it.
On the positive site, the once semi-dormant left leg will have to deliver, becoming the strong one once more, bringing the missing balance back to the known universe.
Got to thank the wonders of physiotherapy for that.
My jump though has been halved and I'm trying to double it, only to bring it where it was. Seems like the dream of high jump is now quite far away, but it's a dream and one's got to live it.
On the positive site, the once semi-dormant left leg will have to deliver, becoming the strong one once more, bringing the missing balance back to the known universe.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Progress Report
Here are further details on my volleyball career.
Something not right? Of course!
The guy in the pictures is not me...
But, I hope to have 3/4 of his jump some day.
- The Team: P.S.F.S. Loosely translating to "(Panathletic Syndication of Fans) of Sikies". And yes, bracketing is importat to convey proper ownership of 'of' in English.
- My Position: Power. My bet had been that I would play Weak, but the coach thought otherwise. I of course obliged.
- The Progress: Rigorous training has had unprecedented results. You be the judge:
Something not right? Of course!The guy in the pictures is not me...
But, I hope to have 3/4 of his jump some day.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
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