Matt's going to Korea!!!

by MattTheRock on Apr 20, 2008 6:15 PM MDT

So yeah, that about says it all. No, I'll tell you right now, this has very little to do with the Rockies at all, outside of the handle being MattTheRock. Just wanted to say that we'll now have representation on three continents. So that means we've just got to get to the other four and the world domination of Rockies fans and occasional bloggers will be complete!

So I'm headed over to teach English for a year, which means no awesome videos from Spring Training next year, but there should be tons of excuses to post semi-related thoughts from Korea here...

Anyways, I'm putting out an open invitation for anyone up and about... I'm headed to at least the game here on Wednesday against the Cubs. I know I'm breaking a cardinal rule of mine (no games against the Cubs, too much hatred) but I really don't have much choice here. Anyway, if you're going to be at the game, shoot me a quickie email and I'll pass on some contact info. Or just look for me in the Rockpile with a bunch of other rowdy peoples...

Eat. Drink. Be Merry. But the above FanPost does not necessarily reflect the attitudes, opinions, or views of Purple Row's staff (unless, of course, it's written by the staff [and even then, it still might not]).

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When do you head out?

You’re a more adventurous soul than I, going so far way. Even if only for a year. Wish you all the best in your journey. Post when you can!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 20, 2008 10:32 PM MDT reply actions

About a week

This is happening so incredibly fast, which is pretty cool.

Least we're better then the Tigers right now :)

by MattTheRock on Apr 20, 2008 10:46 PM MDT up reply actions

Good luck

have fun and stay safe.

by roxhead on Apr 20, 2008 10:51 PM MDT reply actions

PHIL'S GOING TO THE GALAPOGOS!!

‘Tis true. But not until the summer.

Sorry Matt, couldn’t resist. Anyway, have a great time. I assume you’ll be in Seoul?

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 21, 2008 1:59 AM MDT reply actions

A suburb, yeah

Ansan. It’s about a 20 min train ride from downtown Seoul, so yep.

Least we're better then the Tigers right now :)

by MattTheRock on Apr 21, 2008 11:40 AM MDT up reply actions

May I make a suggestion?

Pass on the dog.

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 21, 2008 4:06 PM MDT up reply actions

The other four continents?

Anybody here willing to go to Antarctica?

by Tom (RFTN) on Apr 21, 2008 3:15 AM MDT reply actions

I've got job listings!!!

Seriously, I’ve got job listings for there. Wasn’t anything that matched up with the ol’ skill set.

Least we're better then the Tigers right now :)

by MattTheRock on Apr 21, 2008 11:39 AM MDT up reply actions

Three continents?

NA, Asia, Europe? SA?. I’ve got Australia covered.

by KindredSprites on Apr 21, 2008 7:12 PM MDT reply actions

You will love it

I lived in Korea for 2 years (87-89) and had a ball. The people are wonderful. I was an Army wife, but I taught some ESL to a group of bankers who I called my “Kuppies” (Korean Yuppies). They had all had English in school, but they really wanted to talk to a native speaker. While I was there I met up with my cousin I hadn’t seen in decades. Small world.

With the internet now, you can feel like you are at home, even far away. And you can keep us with the Rockies, which of course is a main priority.

Kam sa me dah (transliterated “thank you”)
An yang ha say oh (transliterated “hello, goodbye”)

by roxmom on Apr 27, 2008 12:49 PM MDT reply actions