A little light housekeeping today at A Free Man. You may remember the baby pool that I set up a little while back. Well, I’ve had some time to sit down and compile the entries to date into a nifty little calendar…
The contest is still open and, as you can see, there are still a few gaps for the enterprising contestant. In fact, nobody has picked the actual due date of August 28. So, if you’re keen leave a comment with the birth date, sex and name and you’ll have a chance to win our antenatal playlist – which is becoming a kind of survey of the best popular music from the last 70 years or so. I’m impressed that two of you have picked names on our short list, I reckon there’s a prize for you two regardless of when A Free Fetus makes his or her appearance.
Now the second bit of housekeeping is a plea for help. Those of you who have been around for a little while probably know of my mild interest in college football, particularly the football team of my alma mater – the Finest University in the South. As the waning days of July creep away we’re just a month away from the start of the season and that means it is time to get kitted up – specifically, it is time to get my progeny kitted up. Georgia Bulldogs gear is strangely hard to come by down here in Oz, but I know that some of you are smack dab in the heart of the Dawg Nation.
Some of you came through for us last year and I’m hoping that I can entice some more of y’all with a little deal. If you can hook A Free Family up with some Dawg gear, we will reciprocate in kind with some treats from the other side of the world. I’m looking for newborn gear, toddler gear (probably 2T in American sizes – Dr. O’C?) and even adult sizes if you’re keen. Bear in mind that we’re headed into spring and summer rather than winter. Help me, American readers, you’re our only hope.
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by Jamie
29 Jul 2009 at 13:26
I wonder if they make a “Let the Big Dawg Read” onesie?
by Kerry
29 Jul 2009 at 13:34
I’m guessing you wouldn’t be thrilled if I sent a baby Tebow jersey?
Kerry´s last blog ..Hot Aussie Athletes
by Joe @ IrrationalDad
29 Jul 2009 at 14:03
GINNY IS GOING DOWN!!!
I love how you have to ask Dr. O’C for Z’s size. You’re such a man’s man, uhh, man.
Joe @ IrrationalDad´s last blog ..Daddy as a baby
by Jacob
29 Jul 2009 at 14:48
Send me an e-mail with your address. Where I live there are entire stores that sell almost nothing but UGA crap, I mean stuff.
Jacob´s last blog ..A Poem about Beauty
by Jacob
29 Jul 2009 at 14:49
Oh, and my son actually taunts my dad with “Go Tech!” every time my dad says “Go Georgia.”
Jacob´s last blog ..A Poem about Beauty
by heather
29 Jul 2009 at 16:25
Badgers. We just have Badgers and Gophers in the house. More Badgers though.
heather´s last blog ..Too Much Tragedy
by admin
29 Jul 2009 at 16:28
Jamie – I wonder if they make ‘Bite me, Gator boy’ onesies.
Kerry – And you too.
Joe – I would say that I don’t know what his American size is, but I’ve just realized that I don’t know what his Australian size is.
Jacob – Your correction is noted and you should stop training your son to be so disrespectful.
by Dr O'C
29 Jul 2009 at 16:42
uh…if I tell you his size people might actually send more of the red/black crap to our house and I don’t know if I could handle another football season where Zach is only allowed to wear Georgia bulldog gear on Saturdays. It is a tough call.
by ssg
29 Jul 2009 at 19:02
i guess a girl born August 28th with an Irish name. Erin? Niamh? Brenda? Anyways, it better be a girl cos the quilt is pink, ish. And dude your bull dog obsession, i hope it doesnt extend to duvet covers and wallpaper. One day they’re going to play ozzie rules and wear those weird outfits anyways.
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by HereInFranklin
29 Jul 2009 at 22:32
Last week was SEC media days and from all accounts, it was a zoo. I am definitely ready for kickoff…38 days away. We’ve already booked a cabin in the Smokies for the weekend of the Auburn game. Let’s join forces and use our collective powers to hurl curses at Florida. The top local sports talk show was talking yesterday about what an ass Urban Meyer is. Did you know that 24 gators have been arrested in the last year?
HereInFranklin´s last blog ..The Today Show and Key West
by Mongoliangirl
29 Jul 2009 at 22:45
Sorry AFM, the only clothing items I have in the house with big letters on them include more things than I care to mention for Hellbilly that say CHIEFS for KC, and more things than I care to mention for myself that say G for the Packers.
Mongoliangirl´s last blog ..That thing about me wanting to disappear
by Gypsy
29 Jul 2009 at 23:20
We don’t get a lot of Dawg gear ’round these parts, what with the proliferation of Seminoles stuff, but I’ll keep an eye out!
Gypsy´s last blog ..Gypsy, circa 1995
by Carolyn Online
30 Jul 2009 at 00:17
We’re a Clemson Tiger married to a GA Tech bumblebee – I mean Yellow Jacket. I think I might have to show pity to Dr. O’C and NOT send you anything red/black. But I can be persuaded. Send me your address and I’ll mail you something.
by Chris in Saskatoon
30 Jul 2009 at 03:46
The Dawgs around here are the U of S Huskies – I’m guessing you don’t want anything in green and white?
I’ll take the 29th, little girl named Charlotte (Charlie)
by Robin
30 Jul 2009 at 06:03
My money’s on August 29th, between 2 and 7 a.m. Definitely a girl. I would love to chip in with CMGD to get the new baby a UGA outfit. She can get it, send it, and I’ll send her some $. Living in Maine, I don’t have access to the UGA stuff.
I’ve been reading your blog, but sadly absent from all blogging and commenting. Furiously trying to get a different job before fall (when I have to go back to work at my existing job….). 90% of my computer time has been job search. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I still read, and your blog continues to be a source of pleasure for me. Thank you.
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by Florida Girl in Sydney
30 Jul 2009 at 23:26
I’m sticking with my original guess of — boy, Nate for name (I have a friend with twins Zach and Nate, so cute) and born Aug. 21.
I’m guessing Gator onesies are out of the question? I have some…
Florida Girl in Sydney´s last blog ..I Am Here (on the map where the star is, duh)
by Coal Miner's Granddaughter
30 Jul 2009 at 23:46
Re-e-mail me your addy. This time? I’ll keep it. And get you some stuff!
Coal Miner’s Granddaughter´s last blog ..About
by arizaphale
31 Jul 2009 at 01:12
I so want to ‘craft’ you a ‘Bite Me Gator Boy’ onesie although NO-ONE here calls them ‘onesies’ dude.Get me a graphic and I’ll put Himself on the job!!!!
arizaphale´s last blog ..Too Good To Be True
by courtney
31 Jul 2009 at 05:18
Damn it, I would have to pick the day that is most crowded on the schedule. Although … if the baby is born on that day, does everyone who picked that day get the prize?
I refuse to taint the innocence of your unborn child with UGA crap. It’s too late for Boy Z, but this one still has a few weeks of blissful utero before the red and black deluge begins. I shall revel in that from afar.
courtney´s last blog ..Backpacking FAIL
by chris
01 Aug 2009 at 06:58
Oh August 28th is my birthday, can I have it please????
Aug 28
girl
Zoe
chris´s last blog ..I’ve Saved You a Stool, Come Shit Right Over Here
by Cat
01 Aug 2009 at 13:55
When precious little Georgia is born on the 19th, I’m sending her a huge box of pink I’m a Georgia Girl stuff!
Cat´s last blog ..Clean Sweep: Garage Edition
by admin
05 Aug 2009 at 10:37
Dr. O’C – It’s just a question of whether or not you want Zach and #2 to where red and black gear that fits. They’re wearing it on Saturdays either way.
SSG – Fingers crossed.
HIF – I’m with you on that. As much as I dislike the Vols, I dislike the Gators even more. Reptilian bastards.
Mongola – It’s the same G.
Gypsy – We actually got some Noles stuff from my Dad. No real call to where that, though.
Carolyn – I quite like you, so I’m hoping you’re the Clemson half of that equation.
Chris – I do like huskies…
Robin – Good luck on the job front and kudos on your specificity.
FGIS – Orange and blue is not a color combination that we allow in the house.
CMGD – Done. Thanks, but you’ve already come through for us in a big way once so no obligation. Zach still loves those books.
Arizaphale – What do they call them here? I don’t know that it’s really a sentiment that works in Aus.
Courtney, Courtney, Courtney – Do you know the only thing worse than a Florida fan? A Tech fan. All the obnoxiousness with a bonus scoop of the self-loathing of backing a crap team.
Chris – You can have whatever you like.
Cat – Fingers crossed!
A Free Man´s last blog ..Wide eyed and new money with faded beauty queens
by sarala
11 Aug 2009 at 08:53
Nowhere near Georgia or I’d offer to help out. I doubt Chicago Bears or Bulls would do the trick.
sarala´s last blog ..Time to Go
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