It's the anticipation that counts. At least that's what the Irish say! There is some truth in our apparent obsession with planning and only occasionally doing. Is it because an executed plan brings with it expectation and risks disappointment? A dream isn't a reality. But a reality can be better than a dream if we could only let go of expectation and focus on appreciating the unexpected. 

That's not to say don't plan. Just make sure you let yourself go now and then, take a wrong turn and don't question how you'll get back on track. (Another cliché...) it's the journey that counts, the destination is a given so how we get there should always be a bonus of sorts.

So what if Ireland lose to the All Blacks. We were fairly sure it was going to happen, at best we hoped for a good match! And were it not for the ref we would have got jut that. But lets not get caught up in post game politics, truth is the best part of the day is spent in the pub pre and/or post match; bagging yourself a kiwi would be the cherry on the cake, or the bonus journey in keeping with the theme!