Arsenal Stadium

The time had finally arrived. I'm a life-long Gooner. I've been to London numerous times. I'd never been to Highbury. This was my time. We had originally planned to do the London portion of the trip on the front end but something, I cannae remember what, forced us to switch it to the hind-end. Call it serendipity, call it coincidence, call it what you will; but because we moved our London touring to the Arse-end of the trip, I was present at Highbury, standing in queue with a million and half other Gooners to get the new strip. Yep, that's right, this boy & his wife were there when the new strip for the final year at Highbury was released. I cannot even begin to describe that feeling; I was in awe and completely overwhelmed. So much so, that I failed, despite my wife's urgings, to take the club up on their free tour offer. I'm such a dolt. We did spend some considerable time wandering around the Marble Halls and looking at the exhibit that they had set up. We also took some time and went upstairs to the Gunner museum. Just a completely amazing experience. Since Highbury is to be replaced soon, this was my last chance. I'm so thankful I took it. And speaking of the Arsenal, what a win last night! 2-nil over Juventus with Fabregas (the man of the match) proving to the world that Wenger was right in holding faith with the youngster. Poor Paddy Vieira was put into his proper place by an 18-year old. hah. I'm delighted the Gunner faithful paid Patrick his due respects and greeted the icon with warm applause; but I'm doubly delighted that we kicked the sod's arse up & down the pitch. Now, let's do it again in 10 days time! Wastrel On! (Listening to: Tales From the Vienna Woods by Johann Strauss)