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Panthers stumble in Bangkok
The Pattaya Panthers had a bit of a rough go at it in
Bangkok, getting knocked out in the first round of the Royal Bangkok
Sports Club (RSBC) Rugby 10s Tournament played at the RSBC on Saturday,
August 4.
The Rugby 10s tournament was held as part of the RBSC
centenary celebrations.
 Panthers
running for daylight, trying to make it around the Royal Bangkok Sports
Club in the RBSC Rugby 10s tournament in Bangkok, part of the RBSC
centenary celebrations on August 4.
The Panthers played the British Club, Bangkok Japanese,
RBSC and the Spotted Dogs from the Royal Selangor Club from Malaysia, but
did so wearing another team’s jerseys. It seems the Panthers forgot to
get their own uniforms out of Shenanigans The Irish Pub in Pattaya before
they left for Bangkok.
Pattaya’s Panthers did manage a 7 all draw against
the visiting RSC Spotted Dogs, but lost the match on penalties. The RSC
Dogs made it all the way to the semi-finals before elimination.
The Dogs were scheduled to play a friendly match with
the Panthers in Pattaya on August 5, but the match was cancelled due to
the weather. That didn’t, however, stop the Dogs from enjoying a social
evening with the Panthers at Shenanigans, a full report of which will
appear in next week’s Pattaya Mail.
“Up To You” wins Classroom 1 Cricket
Sixes
The Australian “Up To You” team survived the round
robin, then went on to defeat the Classroom team in the finals of the
inaugural Classroom 1 Cricket Sixes held on August 5 at the Nongprue
Arena, Siam Country Club Road.
In the closely fought final, Classroom ran up 38 runs,
with Bobby scoring 9, Cat 7, and Rob 6 to lead the way.
 Going
for the fences in the first Classroom 1 Cricket Sixes tournament held at
the Nongprue Arena, Siam Country Club Road on August 5.
In the Up To You innings of the final match, Luke
scored 18 runs to lead the way, but the match wasn’t decided until
Classroom bowled 4 wides, including the last ball of the game to give Up
To You the victory, 41-38.
Results of the round robin: Up To You defeated Pectels
32-30, Classroom beat Freeway Motors 42-31, Up To You defeated Freeway
Motors 35-33, and Classroom beat Pectels 46-45.
Hayden was awarded Most Valuable Player by virtue of
scoring 19 not out against the Pectels, and an amazing 30 not out on 7
balls vs. Freeway Motors (4-4-4-4-6-4-4).
Other notables were Dave from Classroom who scored 24
runs vs. the Pectels before being bowled by Gez, Chris from Pectels in the
same match who scored 17 not out (he also scored 14 vs. Up To You), and
Sparrow from Freeway Motors who scored 17 not out against the Classroom.
The “Worst Player” award went to the Classroom
bowler (who shall remain nameless) who “went wide” in the finals to
allow Up To You to win the tournament.
During the tournament, Classroom 1’s “Pavilion
Bar” supplied liquid refreshments at reduced prices, ably served up by
Wan, Mai and Da. Following the tournament, the awards presentation
ceremony was held at Classroom 1 on Soi Pattayaland 2, where a delicious
buffet was put on free of charge.
New PSC Clubhouse has been built
Grand Opening Soon
The construction of the new Pattaya Sports Club
Clubhouse has been completed.
 Construction
on the new PSC Clubhouse has been completed, and is now just waiting for
electrical hook-up before its grand opening.
The 3.8 million baht project includes 144 square wa of
land and a 2-story building. It has been designed to accommodate the PSC
administrative and registrar functions, a spacious conference room for
committee meetings, and separate offices for PSC computer and sports
sections use.
The ground floor also includes a storage area, ladies
and men’s rooms and a pantry that provides space for staff and
members’ needs.
The grand opening date, dependent upon electrical
hook-up by PEA, will be announced shortly.
Members processing applications forms (new and renewing
members) will be serviced at the new location, which is on Pattaya 3rd
Road between Pattaya Center Road and North Pattaya Road, adjacent to
Pattaya Driving Range.
Sign-up sheets for golf and other events, handicap
lists, discount brochures and all other club news will be available.
Members are asked to watch for the announcement of the
opening of the new PSC Clubhouse.
Fitness Tips: The change of
seasons
G’day Readers,
Fitness tips today deals with what tends to happen to
many of us with the change of seasons. Coming out of the Hot and into the
Rainy season can mean something simple like a head cold, up to something
serious like Influenza.
Here are some handy hints for fighting those flu and
cold-like symptoms that bug us around about now.
1. A bout of moderate exercise can boost immunity. When
the immune system is fighting a cold, it is better to exercise at a
controlled intensity. Exhaustive exercise depletes the body’s ability to
fight bacteria and viruses for up to 72 hours afterwards. Therefore, it is
important to listen to your own body as a brisk walk at 60-70% of the
maximum heart rate might be more suitable than running at a higher
intensity.
2. Give in to the Flu. Flu is characterised by severe
muscular aches and pains, chills, loss of appetite and fatigue. The
generalised feeling of weakness will confirm that exercise is inappropriate.
Often fluid loss is increased as we switch from nose to mouth breathing,
therefore an increased fluid intake from the standard 2 litres per day is
recommended to help hydrate the lungs.
3. Fight the battle with antibiotics. The cold virus may
lead to bacterial infections including bronchitis, sinusitis and acute ear
infections. Antibiotics to fight these will rarely affect the ability to
exercise, although with such infections it would usually be inappropriate to
train anyway. It will often take a week’s course of antibiotic before any
improvement is recognised.
4. Stop the pain signals. Pain relief is effective in 30
minutes to 2 hours. The danger with taking these preparations is that it can
mask the delayed onset muscle soreness of a previous exercise, which could
encourage you to work at higher exercise intensity than advisable. The
painkillers in cold remedies can stop the headache and general aches and
pains, but it is advisable not to push the intensity of the session. See
point 1. Not only that, but caffeine is added to some preparations, which
can help reduce the feeling of fatigue associated with a long bout of
exercise through its stimulant effect on the brain. There are limits
allowable for competing athletes and these preparations may have a diuretic
effect, which could in fact lead to dehydration (therefore caution is
recommended).
5. Unblock the nose. Decongestants such as Sudafed and
Lemsip stimulate the nervous system, classifying them as a banned substance
by the International Olympic Committee. These drugs raise the blood pressure
and increase the heart rate and therefore have a stimulating effect when
exercising. There is less absorption of the drug by using nasal spray, but
if used for more than 7 days rebound congestion can occur. Safer
alternatives include inhalation of menthol or eucalyptus.
6. Stop sneezing and dripping noses. The common cold is a
droplet infection and can easily be transmitted between exercisers. Take
care not to rub eyes or noses when sweating in the gym. Antihistamines in
preparations such as Actifed dry up secretions, but they cause drowsiness
and blurred vision. Driving ability may be impaired as well as the ability
to operate machinery at work or in the gym.
7. Cough it up. Expectorants in cough mixtures can
promote mucus removal for a chesty cough and help to ease breathing for
exercise. Pholcodine linctus suppresses dry coughs and simple linctus
soothes the throat or tickly cough without any side effects. Sugar-free
varieties are also available.
8. Do it the natural way. When taken at the first sign of
a flu or cold, herbal echinacea and zinc can reduce the severity and
duration of the virus. Ginseng, garlic and vitamin E are thought to boost
immunity and can also combat secondary bacterial infections. Lack of
research on herbal medicines means they should be used with caution.
9. Fresh fruit and vegetables contain antioxidants that
can reduce any muscle or tissue damage caused by exercise, as well as
preventing a cold.
Try making them a regular part of your diet.
Carpe’ Diem
PH3 Run 908
A very famous Hasher (an ex Grand Master of the PH3)
once told me that the art of writing a good hash sheet was to include as
many hash names in it as possible, the reason being that everyone is vain,
we just love to see our names in print. Well that ain’t going to happen
this time, as to tell the truth the PH3 has such a plethora of the most
bizarre names I have ever come across, I really cannot remember who was
festering this and who was f$#king that - but I digress.
Right, the run: nothing outstanding but a good one. I
liked the first loop to keep the pack together. I think that a few longer
false trails might have helped but that’s only because I was at the back
nearly all the time. The hill about 3/4 of the way through nearly killed
me, in actual fact I passed The Pope on that hill, only because he was
sliding backwards at the time. He carries his own personnel GPS, “What
kind of hashing is that”.
After that hill the pack seemed to have a mind of its
own. Only the front running b@#s stayed on paper, the rest just wandered
off paper and did their own thing; makes you wonder why the hares lay the
stuff.
Back at the “A” site there was the usual fruit and
snacks for all and Lek’s now almost famous hot dogs and sandwiches. I
think by now everyone knows this money goes to a charity which is run by
Lek and Jeep called Computer for Kids, and any afternoon you will find
kids at Jeep’s joint on Third Road trying to improve themselves by
honing their computer skills.
The standby GM called the circle and a couple of
hashers. Fini the F and Festering Streaker got iced very quickly for some
minor infraction. The raffle was called and one really cheap b won a nice
umbrella and only had one ticket!
From then on it all got rather confusing to me anyway.
I do remember hearing someone complain about not having some kind of beer
(I think it was Kloster) but as the Brew Master pointed out we had green
cans, black cans, even Lao beer, and we should think ourselves lucky. I
remember when we had to drink Singha!
Usual routine in the circle, down downs for the
returners and leavers, etc. The hares C Face and A-H iced and given good
run. Hash s@#*s Spunk Bubble and Leaking Faucet iced, a naming ceremony
for the Pope’s daughter being named Sister Sam. Now for the most
important part, I for one found it rather spectacular that old CF has made
500 runs with the PH3 and has only missed 9 runs from his first to his
500th. That is really something, during this time he has been GM and brew
master (forever). I know he has his little idiosyncrasies, like tying his
wives/girlfriends up and then pretending to go out, then climbing back in
through the window to have his evil way with them. Also he does like to
cross dress and sleep in the wardrobe, but for all that I’m sure you all
will congratulate him on making his 500th run and for becoming our first
legitimate “Sir”.
Now before everyone starts giving me a hard time about
Airhead, I spoke to the old mother-in-law (QE2) and she in her wisdom
assured me that although Americans can be given a knighthood, they cannot
use their title, something to do with their constitution or something, or
was it the Boston tea party?
After the Hares song and Hash Hymn it was back to
Classroom 2, where all enjoyed the food and had a good time, thanks Class
A.
Now if I have everyone’s attention I would like to
make an appeal to all of you for a charity event coming up in September
called “The Jesters care4kids” (check out their web site
www.care4kids.freeservers.com). Myself and a few friends will be having
some tents there to sell bric a brac, junk to some people, no offer
refused kind of deal. What we are looking for is electrical (not broken)
computer bits and pieces, motorcycle bits, books, magazines, anything you
can carry away. No furniture or large items please. Just throw it in a
cardboard box and call me on 038 421202 and I’ll arrange a time to come
and pick it up.
Thanks for your help.
On On Lady Di
Curly tops Mo after count back
PSC Golf - Three Sisters
Twenty-five players were out for the day on Monday 30
July for the weekly Three Sisters thrash around Siam. The greens on holes
6 & 7 are almost back to normal while the bunkers continue to yield
some very poor lies at times.
It was a stooges day out, for the bragging rights for
the week were awarded to Neil “Curly” Monroe and Bob “Mo” Moberg,
each with 40 points, with Neil besting Bob after a nine hole count back.
“Larry” would have been proud of them both.
 Curly
and Mo won Three Sisters bragging rights for the week
Food at “Caddy Shack 2” was hosted by Jerry Holt
who was reminded of his promise with a not so gentle beaning by Kevin
Mitch with his driver in a errant practice swing. Remorse may have been on
Kevin’s mind as he turned in the low score for the day to take the
“Ugly Sister” award.
A flying visit was made to greet the players by PSC
golf chairman Steve Donovan who was looking pretty well beat up after a
motorcycle incident sent him cartwheeling along Jomtien Beach Road.
To single out a few individuals it was noted that John
Hall managed to keep all his clubs for the round after the week before
losing his “grip” on an iron that settled into a palm tree some twenty
feet overhead. Jerry Lien’s swing and score benefited from advice by
Richard Livingston, strangely enough it seems that Richard gives Jerry the
same advice on each visit. Paul Kraft generously donated his long shafted
driver to anyone willing to try it out since it doesn’t help his game
very much. Paul’s reward was to take home the chicken bones for his
dogs.
Since Kenny Mau is heading back to Hawaii, Herbie
decided to celebrate with a barbecue at the Three Sisters on Sunday, not
sure if Kenny was invited. Bill Thompson headed off to work in Kazakstan
with the promise to host the food on his next round with the Three Sisters
group - duly recorded Bill!
Polizzotto tames Bangpra
PSC Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday, July 30 - Century Chonburi (Stroke)
On a fine day at the testing Century course the scoring
was pretty bad but with one notable exception. Daren Ottaway shot a
scratch 72 playing off 1, which made him the only player to better their
handicap. Rob Brown took second place with a net 73. Doug Maiko edged out
Ray Rayan on count back, both with net 77’s.
Thurs, August 2 - Bangpra (Stableford)
On Thursday August 2 the Kronborg outing produced some
fine scores at Bangpra Golf Club. A large contingent at the seventh
witnessed some fine golf, especially from Frank Polizzotto. Frank’s
outstanding 22 points on the front nine helped him to a 41 point total to
win the ‘B’ flight easily.
In the ‘A’ flight the honours went to Bob Morrison
with 40 points including a back nine of 22 points. Bob’s back nine was
even more impressive as he spent the whole time complaining about
Frank’s high handicap. John Swanson took second place in the ‘B’
flight, winning on count back from Walter Harak.
Results:
A Flight
1st: Bob Morrison, 40 points
2nd: Peter Hall, 37
3rd: Jeff McLaury, 35
B Flight
1st: Frank Polizzotto, 41 Points
2nd: John Swanson, 36
3rd: Walter Harak, 36
Bob shows them the way
Golf from Lewiinski’s/Orchid; a member of
the I.P.G.C.
Bob Lindborg, the new handicap chairman for the I.P.G.C.
had a great week of golf, starting on the Monday at Century Ban Chang
shooting a net 60, partnered by George Jackson in a 2 man better ball
format, and then on the Friday shooting a gross 90, net 65 off his 25
handicap. He surely will be having a good look at himself as he settles down
on Saturday to feed in the handicaps.
Other results:
Sunday 29th July - Green Valley
A flight
1st: Gez Tracey, 39 pts.
2nd: Rick Sharp, 37 pts.
B flight
1st: George Jackson, 37 pts.
2nd: Tim Seitz, 36 pts.
Near pins: #2 Eddy Beilby, #9 Jack Grinvold, #12 Ray
Matti, and #16 Julian Clarke.
Wed 1st August - Bangpra
1st: Stan Fry, 37 pts.
2nd: Steve Ross, 36 pts.
3rd: Julian Clarke, 36 pts.
Friday 3rd August - Treasure Hills
1st: Bob Lindborg, net 65
2nd: Joe Smiley, net 66
3rd: Rick Sharp, net 70
“Derby” wins at Siam
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Bunker
On Tuesday, 31st July, the Bunker Boys and Girls went
to sunny Siam Country Club for their weekly Stableford tournament, in very
hot conditions. A huge field had the transport manager panicking at 9:30am
but he survived the day with lashings of iced tea and the ubiquitous
cigarettes!
Division one saw Mr. Loy, the sleepless victor, on 36
points, Peter “Dogleg” Allcorn on 34 and Graham Davis winning the
count back for third with 33 points.
Division two had Dan Dan the Fireman firing 30 points,
Stan “The Man” Axon getting his addition right this time with 38
points, with the winner being Neil “Derby” Griffin charging to the
front with 39 points. Welcome back Neil, winning in fine style!
Nearest-the-pin awards went to Peter Allcorn, Moose,
and two for the Fireman. The Bunker Banana Booby was gratefully received
by Gordon “Sandman” McKnight for once again not tipping his caddy -
his wife, the lovely Anong! The Bunker lucky draw was won by Graham Davis.
More Bunker Boys news at http://www.thebunkerboys.com
Big week for Graham Davis
IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven
Monday 30th July - Sattahip (Stableford)
1st: Malcolm Clare, 39 pts
2nd: Trevor Shirmer, 37 pts
2nd: Keith Fortt, 37 pts
2nd: Barry Winton, 37 pts
An interesting day played on the South and East courses
at Sattahip, a few of the walkers mentioned that you now need to catch a
taxi between the 9th and 10th, it is that far. The course was in good
condition and played well.
It has been a few months coming but Malcolm Clare has
finally hit his old form returning a good score of 39 points, including a
few blobs on his card.
There were three players tied on 37 pts and the
committee of the day decided to award equal second place to all three, due
to a mix up on the cards handed out by the starter, some players had new
cards others had old cards.
Richard welcomed Mike Frizzell on his first outing with
The Haven.
Wednesday 1st August - Khao Kheow (Medal)
1st: Graham Davis, 70
2nd: Jens Gunnarsson, 74
3rd: Serge Straten, 77
The gentlemen from the Haven set out to tame the yellow
tees course at the testing Khao Kheow layout and mostly were found lacking
on another windy day. Only one contender managed to play within their
handicap, being led home by Graham Davis, who has hit form and is
currently playing with great consistency.
He was followed by Jens “The Iceman”, who was
playing his last competition before returning to the frozen north. Losing
out on a count back to 3rd placed Serge was Stefan Hoge, who has just
returned from a holiday in Canada.
During the post game refreshments Richard welcomed Mike
Lomax to the throng, he also welcomed back Jeff McLaury, Peter Hall and
Fabian Arp. One other player to return to Pattaya after a long absence was
the old croaker himself, singing John Kendall, giving his throat a rest
from the Karaoke halls of Costa Rica.
Friday 3rd August - Siam Country Club (Bogey)
1st: Graham Davis, + 2
2nd: Alex Hartley, +1 cb +3
3rd: Max Arlen, +1 cb +2
4th: Harald Cranz, +1 cb A/S
Friday saw 22 golfers set out from the Haven for the
short journey to Siam Country Club. The weather was fine with a slight
wind to tease the golfers.
In form Graham Davis once again came out on top beating
the course by 2 shots, closely followed by four golfers one up. Losing out
on count back but getting a honourable mention was Bill Hoge who played
one of his best rounds. Alex Hartley found a perfect way to celebrate his
15th birthday by coming in second place, Max and Harald also shot well on
the Siam course.
Richard welcomed Reiner Dinkel and Kevin Chinnock and
said goodbye to Peter Hall, Bill Hoge, Mike Lomax and Stefan Hoge, and
returning players BJ Smith, Bob Jess, Paul and Alex Hartley, Moe Bertrand
and Brian Kelly.
Get ready for the Jesters Charity Bike
Ride
This year’s Jesters Charity Bike Ride starts at the
Siam Bayshore Hotel on Sunday 16th September at 8.00 a.m. Registration is
B.300 for which you will receive an event Polo Shirt provided by Coats,
six water stops, police escort, and medical services if necessary, all
provided by Thai Thanakit Insurance.
Sponsorship forms are available from Shenanigans, Blue
Parrot, 60’s Bar, Dusit Fitness Center, Tahitian Queen and the Siam
Bayshore Resort.
Every rider will receive a certificate of honour, and
there will be a trophy for the most sponsored rider. The ride is not a
race; rather a stroll in the countryside to raise money for the Fountain
of Life.
The ride finishes back at the Siam Bayshore Resort
where the Chonburi/Siam Steel Mills and Shenanigans annual charity fair
will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with beer tents, food stalls,
handicrafts, tug of war, live bands, clowns, raffles, auctions and all the
fun of the fair.
Updated every Friday
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