http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?blogId=1 Michael Welsh, the runner of Michael's Blog. Michael Welsh is also known as yomcat, and has a beautiful wifey called Melissa. Michael Welsh will talk about random stuff in Michael's blog. Stuff like advanced mathematics and pretty beads. If it doesn't offend people, it's not worth saying. yomcat 2010-09-06T20:39:11Z http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1271&blogId=1 I'm kinda thinking about a haircut. However, headbanging to stuff like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06LXZQwkrc&feature=related">Skillet</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPJTEqfRJVQ&feature=related">Disciple</a> is good. So, I propose a compromise - a <a href="http://yomcat.geek.nz/photos/side_1.jpg">Mul</a><a href="http://yomcat.geek.nz/photos/side_2.jpg">let</a>. Pros and cons please.<br/>Oh, <a href="http://bit.ly/rf342">SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL! SIX NIL!</a> Link of the day 2009-10-26T10:07:03Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1189&blogId=1 This Friday. 1930. Ring of Fire. Against the Central Coast Mariners (just a suburb of Sydney). There's a 2-for-1 deal going on, so I can get 2 adult and 2 child tickets. And, assuming Ivan has no friends (at all - he needs to fix his iChat status), a student as well. Email if interested. It's kinda first-in, first served. And I think Susan will bring some friends on the kid tickets.<br/> Football 2008-12-16T12:14:23Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1156&blogId=1 Simon is in Egypt. Simon's season ticket is available. Two games only. Email if interested. (me, not him).<br/> Wellington Phoenix 2008-08-16T11:48:48Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1153&blogId=1 Last night, at the game, I counted 4 desert storms. Which is a lot (sure, me and Simon were two of them...)<br/>But a few facts about the chick magnet powers of this mighty hat: <ul> <li>After getting a desert storm, I got a married.</li> <li>The guy in the zone wearing one got a big kiss from a hot chic.</li> </ul> <p>uhm, yeah. I hate penalties.</p> Wellington Phoenix 2008-08-07T07:54:24Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1150&blogId=1 This Wednesday, the Phoenix will be playing the Tards at home. In the pre-season cup final. Sure, it's only the pre-season cup, but after a 2-3 comeback victory over the Bling, it's going to be great. No idea on ticket prices or anything like that yet though.<br/> Football 2008-08-03T07:34:33Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1130&blogId=1 Is something wrong with Simon?<br/>Over in the mighty <a href="http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=522&PN=3284">Spam United</a>, Simon was seen posting this:<br /> <i>"especially since I'm likely to be female for the first two home games"</i> Stuff 2008-05-19T18:07:52Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1126&blogId=1 <a href="http://is.gd/bRz">The Phoenix are coming! The Phoenix are coming!</a><br/>Oh, there is also one for <a href='http://is.gd/bRC'>home games only</a> Link of the day 2008-05-04T21:29:54Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1110&blogId=1 He'll shoot, he'll score, he'll eat ya labrador!<br /> Leilei Gao, Leilei Gao!<br/><p>Chinese footballer Leilei Gao is back on the Hyundai A-League crusade after signing a one-year deal with Wellington Phoenix FC for the 2008/09 season.</p><p>The former New Zealand Knights attacking midfielder was instrumental in the Auckland-based club’s fine run toward the end of the Hyundai A-League 2006/07 season.</p><p>With Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert installed as caretaker coach of the ill-fated club in December 2006, the Knights played five matches – winning three, drawing one and losing one.</p><p>Gao played seven matches in the Hyundai A-League 2006/07 season after being loaned short-term to the Knights by Beijing Guoan. He scored a goal in just his second match for the club, against Adelaide United.</p><p>When the Knights folded, the 27-year-old joined Finnish Premier Division club MyPa and was the first Chinese footballer to play in the Veikkausliiga.</p><p>Phoenix chief executive Tony Pignata said Gao had been a target of Herbert for the club’s debut season in the Hyundai A-League.</p><p>“Ricki’s a big fan of Leilei, having worked with him at the Knights, and he was keen to sign him up for season one. Unfortunately the circumstances weren’t right at the time.</p><p>“So when the opportunity came up for us to sign him for our second season, we jumped at it.</p><p>“Leilei will be a huge asset in the midfield. He’s going to give us the extra speed we need and he’s also a dead-ball specialist. He’s the sort of creative, attacking link-man we’ve been looking for. ”</p><p>Gao said he was excited about coming to Wellington.</p><p>“I really enjoyed my time in New Zealand, particularly playing for Ricki. The Phoenix are going really well and I’m looking forward to being part of a big season for the club.”</p><p>Gao joins fellow midfielder Leo Bertos and defenders Andrew Durante and Jon McKain as new signings for the Phoenix for the 2008/09 season.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Phoenix are continuing their search for a specialist right back and a strike partner for prolific season one scorer Shane Smeltz.</p><p>Pignata said the club had identified a number of players in both positions that could fit the bill.</p><p>“We’ve got some options, so it’s a case of sitting down and working through those.”</p><br /><p><b>LEILEI GAO</b><br />Date of birth: July 15, 1980 in Beijing, China (27 years)<br />Height, weight: 1.80m, 75kg<br />Playing position: Midfielder</p><p>Club history: 2007 MyPa (Finland), 2006/07 New Zealand Knights (loan), 1999-2006 Beijing Guoan</p><p>Hyundai A-League statistics: Seven matches (one goal) for New Zealand Knights (debut v Newcastle Jets, North Harbour Stadium, December 3, 2006).</p><p>Biography: An attacking midfielder, Gao has the ability to create and score goals. Gao first came to prominence in the Chinese Jia A and was a regular starter for Beijing Guoan for seven seasons. He was loaned to the now-defunct New Zealand Knights in December 2006. Despite efforts by the Phoenix to sign Gao for the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 season, he joined MyPa in the Finnish Premier Division and was the first Chinese player to play in the Finnish Veikkausliiga.</p> Press Releases 2008-03-18T16:17:59Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1090&blogId=1 I got me a special mention in the <a href="http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4107">YF New Years Honours</a>.<br/>I'm a companion of Yellow Fever, for services to the desert storm hat: <div align="center"> <img src="http://yomcat.geek.nz/photos/hat1.jpg" /> </div> Press Releases 2007-12-31T12:33:58Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1089&blogId=1 Phoenix 3 - Newcastle 2. In Newcastle. This is what happens if a certain nutpuncher is out. Like the bastard should be.<br/> Wellington Phoenix 2007-12-30T20:58:45Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1087&blogId=1 Okay, go read <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7156535.stm">this article</a> about David Beckham training with Arsenal.<br/><p><blockquote>The 32-year-old's last game for the Galaxy was a friendly against the Wellington Hurricanes in New Zealand at the start of December.</blockquote></p> <p>There's just something a little bit wrong there...</p> Link of the day 2007-12-22T06:43:22Z yomcat http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1078&blogId=1 We just beat Perth again. Perth are our bunnies. 3-0 this time.<br/>I also saw someone else with my <a href="http://yomcat.geek.nz/lifetype/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1069&blogId=1">hat</a> and I got to strip. My voice is slowly returning. Wellington Phoenix 2007-12-07T21:09:47Z yomcat