TheAussiePosse Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I've been assigned to write a sort of mini-series of stories about Habs fans from overseas for Habsworld. Essentially, I'd like to convey to those fortunate enough to live in America and Canada what it's like to be obsessive about a team that we can only hear, or at worst, read about. If you'd like to have your story told, email me here. Please include your forum name, age, current country, and about 300 words on what it's like for you as a Habs from from overseas. You can include favourite memories, funny moments, how you survive on your daily diet of Habs, etc. As always, Go Habs Go! [Edited on 2005/10/17 by TheAussiePosse] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 That's a wonderful idea. I'd love to read about it whenever you get it done or partly done. One day, in a backward sense, I look forward to be in that kind of situation, employment-wise. :hlogo::ghg::hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I can tell you about it over here but that would go against the entire point of the article and it's too long a story. EVen though it only goes back 5 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 uhhhh... what's this about? No posts but a quick response available. Ok... I'll bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch_nl Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Just got a message with a link to here. What's this about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 My bad, sorry Aussie, I tried to move your thread to the Habs Talk board and top it but the thread was deleted in the process. If you could write it again.. Sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 As a fellow HabsWorld member and international habs fan, I'd like to invite all international Habs fans to tell their story to the world. I'm been asked to write a series of articles on habs fans from overseas. All that is required from you is a name, the country where you live, and a few hundred words on your habs life - i.e., funny moments, favourite memories, greatest experiences, how you survive without being able to watch the habs, etc. I'd then rewrite it into an article that would be seen by anyone at HabsWorld, including members and guests. The idea is to give those living in Canada and USA the chance to understand what it's liketo be a Habs fan living overseas. Please let me know if you'd like to participate by emailing me at aus_hab_fan@hotmail.com or via a U2U message. I already have one offer which should premiere next month, but it would be great to get more for future 'episodes'. [Edited on 2005/10/19 by TheAussiePosse] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_Habs_Fan Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Great stuff Aussie. Funny thing is, i thought of this a week a go. Wanted to write a story how it is living in the poor Hockey nation Holland. I try to get something together asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 If you guys think that you are deprived as Habs fans living in Holland or Austarlia you should come to Greece to see what it is really like. I've become an internet junkie, dependant on TSN, RDS, ESPN, CNNSI, Sporting News, Sportsnet, CBS Sportsline, Fourthperiod..and many more. Thank God that I accidentally fell upon HabsWorld a couple of months ago. To top it all off, I try to listen to the games on CJAD (Game Time 2:30am) but my ******internet connection is at 40,000k!!! Not very effective. In any event, I'd love to tell all fans what being a Habs fan outside of the US and Canada is all about. Count me in. I have plenty of stories concerning my experiences for everyone. (One that comes to mind is the night in 1997 when I ended up drinking at Sessions on Cresent with Darcy Tucker, Chris Murray and Shane Corson!!) There are many more like that...Anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Originally posted by HelmetheadIf you guys think that you are deprived as Habs fans living in Holland or Austarlia you should come to Greece to see what it is really like. I've become an internet junkie, dependant on TSN, RDS, ESPN, CNNSI, Sporting News, Sportsnet, CBS Sportsline, Fourthperiod..and many more. Thank God that I accidentally fell upon HabsWorld a couple of months ago. To top it all off, I try to listen to the games on CJAD (Game Time 2:30am) but my ******internet connection is at 40,000k!!! Not very effective. In any event, I'd love to tell all fans what being a Habs fan outside of the US and Canada is all about. Count me in. I have plenty of stories concerning my experiences for everyone. (One that comes to mind is the night in 1997 when I ended up drinking at Sessions on Cresent with Darcy Tucker, Chris Murray and Shane Corson!!) There are many more like that...Anyone interested? without a doubt... without a doubt [Edited on 2005/10/19 by shortcat1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Yes that could make for some very interesting reading. I'd like to know what made them Montreal Canadiens fans, how popular is the NHL where their from. Excellent idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsp Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Originally posted by TheAussiePosseAs a fellow HabsWorld member and international habs fan, I'd like to invite all international Habs fans to tell their story to the world. I'm been asked to write a series of articles on habs fans from overseas. All that is required from you is a name, the country where you live, and a few hundred words on your habs life - i.e., funny moments, favourite memories, greatest experiences, how you survive without being able to watch the habs, etc. I'd then rewrite it into an article that would be seen by anyone at HabsWorld, including members and guests. The idea is to give those living in Canada and USA the chance to understand what it's liketo be a Habs fan living overseas. Please let me know if you'd like to participate by emailing me at aus_hab_fan@hotmail.com or via a U2U message. I already have one offer which should premiere next month, but it would be great to get more for future 'episodes'. [Edited on 2005/10/19 by TheAussiePosse] Great Idea, count me in, from Singapore, a city of 4 million with one hockey rink. sperryntoma@yahoo.ca [Edited on 2005/10/19 by Habsp] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
option+ Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Originally posted by kaosYes that could make for some very interesting reading. I'd like to know what made them Montreal Canadiens fans, how popular is the NHL where their from. Excellent idea Well, my story is quite boring. I'm an exiled Canadian (used to live in Montreal) now living in England. *yawn* Sorry to disappoint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebehabs Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 good intitative aussieposse it surprises me a lot when i see people (members) from other countries to be a huge habs fan~ since hockey is not always popular around the world (a lot prefering soccer or baseball) and i really dunno if the maple leafs or bruins have their own fans around the world, as much as the habs??? should not hahaha~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch_nl Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I will participate. You will have my story rather soon. Even I want's to know what it's like beeing a hockeyfan in countries like Greece and Holland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Haha, great stuff guys, keep those emails coming, whether you think it might be boring or not, I'm sure there's a good story or two in it! If you have pictures, that would be awesome JLP has a nice one of his Habs jersey and the city, maybe you guys have ones too... aus_hab_fan@hotmail.com or U2U. :ghg: --^--World--^-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les_glorieux Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 http://www.risingconcepts.com/frapper/ i don't know if an admin could set that up, but it's a pretty cool way to show where everyone's from on a map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 the site already has a pinpoint map (accessible via the top button bar). It doesn't seem to display correctly though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombTHEice Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Originally posted by simonusthe site already has a pinpoint map (accessible via the top button bar). It doesn't seem to display correctly though. Yep, it isn't working with the Firefox (only IE). BTW: I'll also send you a short story Aussie asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 that would explain it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Wow! I found my spot on the map!!! ... Sudbury, Fiji... in the heart of the South Pacific! :D oh........... that was just a dirt spot on my monitor. :puke: Sigh...................... :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: [Edited on 2005/10/22 by shortcat1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARG_Habit® Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I always read the posts, I dont write nothing because i have the Perezhogin problem, the english language. but im learning right now and I will be here very soon. Here in argentina the ice hockey doesnt exists, only Football , the only way to see the canadiens is the Internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 good to have you! How did you come to like the canadiens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMAC Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Aussie, I'll be happy to send you a report on the situation of Habs fans here in the UAE, but I have three conference proposals to write first and I'm off to China for a conference/holiday next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARG_Habit® Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 first I was intersted in the NHL, then i search for a team to become a real fan, after one week i know .... the canadiens will be my team forever. = :hlogo: History+Passion+Style of play+Style of life.... That's why im a fan of Montreal :/) :hlogo::hlogo::hlogo::hlogo: :ghg: IF anyone of you need a collaborator in southamerica let me know. [Edited on 23/10/2005 by ARG_Habit®] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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