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PSC 45th Members Tournament
Friday Dec. 17 Sriracha International Golf Club
Long time no see, was in our thoughts as we drove down to
the course. Of course we all knew that many changes had been made, as every
time we had visited of late it had resembled a building site, and many of us
had decided to not visit, until it was finished. The Monthly was a chance
for 130 players to see the new Sriracha, how would they take to the day.
 Clive
Robinson (left), Low Gross winner, Chris John, PSC Golf Chairman and Bob
Rasmussen (right), High Points winner after the presentation at Sriracha.
Arriving there we were met by the usual efficient booking
in, big advances have been made over the recent past until now it has become
pretty good. A quick book in meant I had plenty of time to spare, so why not
nip in for a bite to eat? The Continental breakfast looked good, so why not,
with tea not coffee. A tea bag soon arrived in a small cup half full of
water, then the wait started, and went on for 25 minutes until I really had
to go, without of course, anything.
Onto the 10th tee, that used to be the 1st, and onto the
course. The A & B Flights to play strokeplay the rest to play Stableford
and off we go.
Flight
Winners
The first thing that is apparent is the crocodiles have
gone, yes I know they have been gone for a while but they are the main topic
of conversation in nearly all fourballs. Happy memories, and it’s the only
place I can never remember people swimming in the water to be ball
retrievers. Now there’s an idea, what a way to sell your surplus crocs
off.
So to the game, and it was difficult, and one of the
single handicappers in our 4 ball said that he was trying to hit it onto the
tarmac paths so he could get a soft lie, the hard fairways destroyed his
game and most of us struggled. The course needs some serious rain as there
does not appear to be any watering carried out. Green grass is in short
supply.
 Bill
Plath with his Hole in one ball on the 17th.
Not that it was all despair, as I am sure in time they
will get it right, the changes seem pretty good and given that the major
changes have been made, now is the time for fine tuning.
Back in the clubhouse, and what a fine facility, we all
had a hot shower, yes the power was on, and went up to the special room they
lay on for functions such as this.
A good ‘Eat all you can for 199 baht buffet’ was laid
on, not much more than my tea bag, and the boys gradually filtered in and
started into the cold beers. Then the news started to filter around that
there had been a hole in one at the 17th hole.
A little checking around and I found out it was Bill
Plath. Of course he reluctantly told me how he had done it, and allowed me
to take his photo. To offset this feat, I had to put forward one of the
players who played with me, Bjorne Nordey, for a special prize, ‘The
Shortest drive of the day’, he managed to drive the ball 1 inch on the
18th hole, the ball nearly rested on the tee peg. Eat your heart out Mr
Plath
So the results and despite the difficult conditions they
were not too bad. In the A Flight Tony Oakes won with a net 68 ahead of a
countback for second on net 70 won by Ted Morris ahead of John McMullen.
In the B Flight the scores were also quite good with the
winner Alan Hayward scoring a net 68 ahead of Nick Haueis in second with a
net 69 and in third was Kim Payne with a net 71.
In the C Flight, and we come onto the Stableford scores.
Naturally the scores were a little better and the winner with 43 points was
John Dearden, ahead of Elias Magnussen in second with 40 points and in third
was the M.C. Alan Pearce with 39 points.
The D Flight is usually the highest scoring of the
Flights, but on this day it was a strangely subdued bunch, with the winner
being Alex Backlund with 39 points ahead of George Hope in second and in
third was Danny Dyke with 37 points.
So to the Ladies, and the winner was Usa Chaiyosit with
38 points winning a countback over Moon Schwulera in second and Mam Trayling
in third with 34 points.
The main winners, and ‘Didn’t they do well?’ The
winner of the Highest Points was Bob Rasmussen with 46 points, and the
winner of the Low Gross was that fine fellow Clive Robinson. Clive in
another life strives to be ‘The Master Fisherman’ and hopes one day to
catch ‘The Big One’.
The presentation over the Golf Chairman thanked the team
who helped him and his sponsors, in particular, PSC, Diana Group, Blue
Parrot, Tahitian Queen, Harley Bar, Las Vegas and last but not least
Sriracha Golf Club who gave a free Years Membership to a lucky winner valued
at 29,000 baht.
The Golf Chairman then reminded all about the Charity
Classic to be held on January 21st at Phoenix, when the PSC regularly makes
a lot of money to aid it’s good work in aiding Local Charities. Please
give it your support.
Results:
Low Gross: Clive Robinson
Highest Points: Bob Rasmussen
A Flight Winner Tony Oakes; Second Ted Morris; Third John McMullen.
B Flight Winner Alan Haywood; Second Nick Haueis; Third Kim Payne.
C Flight Winner John Dearden; Second Elias Magnussen; Third Alan Pearce
D Flight Winner Alex Backlund; Second George Hope; Third Danny Dyke
L Flight Winner Usa Chaiyosit; Second Moon Schwulera; Third Mam Trayling
Correction
In the
Pattaya Mail’s article on the Thai National Lawn Bowling Championships
(page 56, Issue 50, Volume 12) two points need further clarification, as
received by the Thai Lawn Bowls Association.
1. Lawn Bowls was not introduced to Thailand by
Princess Mother. In fact the Princess Mother introduced the sport of
Betong.
2. There are currently only 4 greens in Thailand, not
12 as stated, the remaining number is under consideration.
We regret any inconvenience caused.
PSC golf from the Three Sisters Bar
Another cloudless day and another great score. Again the
course was in good shape being dried out by the north winds. A cold wind
blew and the humidity was down to make it a great day for the golfers.
 Winner
Doug Chalkley (right) with Jim Tully, cellar dweller.
Coming in with the best score for the day was Doug
Chalkley. Doug creamed the field by 7 shots as he posted a net score of 44
points for the day. His game was spot on as his drives and fairway shots was
either on or near the green. No one had a chance to catch up with Doug as
the nearest posted 37 points
The closest competitors were Kenny Mau and Paul Kraft.
Both golfers posted scores of 37 points, but fell well short of the leader.
Following a shot back was Herb Ishinaga.
Tully again tumbled into the cellar coming in with 23
points. It seems lately that Tully can’t seem to find his game to put it
in order. At his age, 70 plus years, it is still great to see him out there
competing with the rest of us. Giving Tully a scare was Paul Kinner. Paul
had a bad day and managed only 26 points. He was afraid the he might be
holding the bag for the week but Tully tumbled past to save the day.
New name - same game
PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s Beach Bar
Tuesday Dec. 14 Plutaluang
This was the first golfing outlet under our new name,
this used to be called the 60s Bar but is now under new ownership.
 Bob
Noble (left) with Bert and Pu after the first day out from Tropical
Berts.
Unfortunately renovation of the bar was not fully
completed, but Bert and Pu managed to put up a first class breakfast
which was enjoyed by all, and said we could give the bar a first class
Christening next Tuesday.
Golf was played at Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy course,
a course that is improving month by month and gives great value for your
money.
We played the North and West layouts, considered by
many the two most demanding, but which gives rewards for good shots.
Results: 1st place Bob Lawrence; 2nd Bob Noble; 3rd
Colin Bavington.
It is expected that this day will shortly come under
the banner of PSC as its predecessor did, once Bert fully settles in. The
format will be similar also to its predecessors. T.T.F.N.
Pattaya Bridge Club
PSC golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday Dec. 13 Century Bang Chang Stableford
The course was host to a Stableford Competition in two
Flights, A Flight 0 to 19, and B Flight 20 and above. The course on the day
was in good condition and it was noted that the new clubhouse should be
open in a few weeks.
 Ted
Morris
Tom Breslin with a days best score of 41 points took the
A Flight, Don Richardson was second with 36 points and Pekka Raiha in
third, beat Ted Morris, into fourth, on countback with 35 points.
In the B Flight Suzi Lawton took the honors with a fine
39 points. Aussie Barry Kerr continued his fine comeback form with 38
points to come second. Henk De Bock was third with 36 points and Barry
Chadbourn fourth with 34 points
Near Pins: #5 Barry Chadbourn; #7 Einar Johannson; #13
Tom Breslin; #15 Jan Lovgren
Long Putts: #9 Norman Martin; #18 Ebrahim
Thursday Dec. 16 Treasure
Hill Stroke
This was always going to be a tough day, not only did we
have to contend with a long drive to Treasure Hills and windy conditions,
but this was the morning after the Xmas Party. As I sat there, not well,
booking people in, I was surrounded by happy, smiling faces.
 Barry
Kerr
The course proved to be dry and in the main difficult,
and it was noted that only one good score came in from either Flight, and
surprisingly both had been at the Xmas Party the night, and morning
probably, before.
The A Flight, 0 to 18, was won by a bright-eyed Tom
Morris, who came in with a pretty amazing net 64. In second was Ralf Zwick
with a net 73 and then we had a 4 way countback for third and fourth on net
74. In third came Don Richardson, in fourth came Paul Huneker and just
missing out were Takeshi Hakozaki and Michele Sanchillo.
Tom
Breslin
In the B Flight we had an even more amazing net 64 by
Barry Kerr who has been in top form of late. In second was Bob Rasmussen
with a net 72 with Einar Utoft in third with net 74 and Elias Magnussen in
fourth with a net 75.
Near Pins: #2 Nick Aleuis; #6 Michele Sanchillo; #13
Bill Knight; #17 Gary Wedl.
Long Putt: #9 Nev Goode
Nowell’s Best Ever at Green Valley
IPGC Bunker Boys at the OK Corral
Monday and Tuesday, December 13 and 14 saw
two dozen golfers from the OK Corral take on Green Valley at its finest,
over two days, for a medal eclectic event. The course is now filling up with
Korean golfers and on the first day the competition started on the twelfth
tee, making the start slightly easier, but the stiff breeze was to play a
key role in the proceedings. Two players from the first group were going
head-to-head throughout with Bob Lindborg posting an excellent net 68, one
better then Jack Spencer’s 69, to take second place. Playing partner Steve
Nowell was playing the round of his life, dropping only two shots to the
course and his gross 74, net 64, was a tough target to set for the second
day.
Tuesday dawned and the eclectic nature of the event
kicked in with scores compared and tactics changed. The best round on the
second day was that of Peter Emslie and his net 67 held the overall lead for
almost an hour. Eclectically Saranya Chaiyanont and Dave Smith joined him at
the top with net 64. Steve Nowell was suffering from the tension, but he
crucially managed to squeeze two more shots out of the course and end the
day on net 62 to take the honours. Jack Spencer had the honour of shooting
three birdie two’s whilst Bob Lindborg, Peter Emslie, Roy Mitchell and
Brian Bellis also had a share of the large pot for their similar efforts.
Visitor Kenneth Andersen, a good golfer indeed, found his
first golf in Thailand tough and he was awarded the Bananas for his valiant
efforts. Ultimately for Steve Nowell it was a fine way of ending his current
spell in Thailand, as he returns to UK for Christmas and New Year, and we
all wish him a “Happy No?l”.
‘Ace’ Sets the Pace at Bob
Pearce’s Birthday Bash at Pattaya Country Club
Bob Pearce reached the age of seniority on Thursday, December
16 and invited forty golfers from the OK Corral to join him in a stableford
competition at Pattaya Country Club by way of celebration. All the many prizes
were kindly donated by Bob and the course befitted the occasion. The large field
was cut at eighteen and under and in division two Richard Wardell and Roy
Mitchell shared runner-up place with their 34 point hauls. Way out in front was
Richard Tereszkiewicz with the formidable total of forty points and he took the
first major prize donated by Birthday Bob.
In division one Bill Hewitt and John Healy also played
under-par golf and recorded 39 points to share second place. Back in August Al
“Ace” McGrory hit the headlines with his hole-in-one and on his return this
day was presented with his trophy from the club and this set him up perfectly
for another fine round. His forty-two points was enough the blow away the
top-flight opposition and was a fine performance by this quality golfer. Four
golfers shared the large Super Sawng pot with Wilf Latham enjoying two, whilst
Dave Smith and Ya Chaiyanont raised their glasses also.
Technical Prize Winners were: Long Putts: Norm Robinson and
Al McGrory, and Near Pins: Don Frances, Kenneth Andersen, Bill Hewitt and Wilf
Latham. Angus MacFarlane had returned the previous day and was later to star at
the presentation party at the OK Corral and, purely because of that reason, he
was presented with the famed Bananas.
Bob Pearce’s birthday wish had come true, to enjoy a
memorable day in the company of his many friends, playing the game they love
best. Happy Birthday Bob!
Gerry Power(s) to Victory
IPGC Golf From Lewiinski’s!
Sunday Dec. 12
Green Valley
Stableford
1st A Flight: Gerry Power, net 67 - Monthly Medal Winner
2nd A Flight: Jack Grindvold, net 68
3rd A Flight: Klaus Schackt, net 70
1st B Flight: Jim Munns, net 72
2nd B Flight: Paul Walia, net 74
3rd B Flight: Roger Yabsley, net 74
1st C Flight: Neil Cameron, net 73
2nd C Flight: Bob Lindborg, net 74
3rd C Flight: Larry Nicholas, net 74
1st D Flight: Sugar Ray Hanford, net 74
2nd D Flight: Jan Eriksen, net 75
3rd D Flight: Paul Shaw, net 76
Near Pins: #13 Rick Sharp; #16 Karl Holm
Gerry Power is recognized as a player that can shoot as well
as he wants and that potential was realized again on Sunday with a Monthly Medal
winning net 67 off of a ten handicap. That was one stroke better than
October’s winner, and the only other player to net below 70, Jack Grindvold.
Klaus Schackt showed why A Flight is the premier Flight as he made it a clean
sweep of sub handicappers on the A podium with his net 70.
The balance of the Flights found the going tougher when
“you have to count ‘em all” but familiar names abounded. The good Capt.
Fogg showed his level 72 off his new 13 handicap was good enough for B Flight
and the count back resolved combo of Paul Walia and Roger Yabsley. The Club
maker to the Stars bettered a three-way knot of golfers in C Flight. The Guru of
Green Valley, true to his name, came out atop those mathematics, with the Irish
Crustacean leaving poor Glen Perkinson out in the financial cold. Suga’ Ray
began a podium parade in D Flight which was separated by a stroke apiece. Jan
Eriksen and Paul Shaw were in that parade.
Monday Dec. 13
Treasure Hill - White or Yellow Tees
Stableford
1st White Flight: Nick Haueis, 39 pts
2nd White Flight: Michele Sancillo, 26 pts
1st Yellow Flight: Ray Dell, 36 pts
2nd Yellow Flight: Bob Patterson, 36 pts
3rd Yellow Flight; Tore Eliassen, 34 pts
Near Pin: # 17 Paddy Wilson
Hey who is that guy? That was the query as newcomer Nick
Haueis hung a 13 point gap on the balance of the White Tee field, which were led
by another newcomer Michele Sancillo. Those queries changed to cheers as
Nick’s play through the balance of the week verified his 15 handicap, so he
just had a day, well ... a great day off the 6,726 yard yellow configuration. We
have all had ‘em, so congrats to Nick! Ray Dell had a fine round off the
whites, which are themselves 6,377 yards! That is not bad either.
Freshly-arrived old friend Bob Patterson served notice that jet lag is behind
him as he came second. Another tremendously nice guy, Tore Eliassen swept up the
last monies in B Flight along with the bronze.
Wednesday Dec. 15
Burapha - A & B -Blue or White Tees
Stableford
1st Blue A Flight: Chris Davisson, 41 pts
2nd Blue A Flight: Jack Grindvold, 40 pts
3rd Blue A Flight: Guy Billings, 39 pts
1st Blue B Flight: Mike Seely, 40 pts
2nd Blue B Flight: Ralf Zwick, 37 pts
3rd Blue B Flight: Charles Li, 36 pts
1st White Flight: Colin Davis, 45 pts
2nd White Flight: Keith Avery, 45 pts
3rd White Flight: Ray Dell, 43 pts
Near Pins: #A6 Guy Billings; #B8 Phil Corbin
Whereas Monday’s Treasure Hill course gives the player a
choice between the very difficult yellow tees or the simply difficult white
tees, Burapha offers a different challenge. The white tees are usually
emasculated despite the difficulty of Nos. 8, 9 and 10. The blue tees offer a
more challenging, although still reasonable, set-up, but of course Nos. 8, 9 and
10 become almost unreachable. Two-thirds of the field chose to take on the
Blues. Brave lads, these!
The Donkey verified the above analysis as he ransacked the
White teed course for 45 points. Given that, he still need a count back to
better hand luck Keith Avery who was equally remarkable at 45 points. Ray Dell
rounded out the punishment as he was left with only third despite a remarkable
43 points! K4 went penniless with 42, as did Shakey Pete with 39, The Hermit
with 38 and The Mechanic with 37.
Old friend Chris Davisson returned from a bit of a hiatus
from the Society and made his presence felt immediately with an extremely
impressive 41 points off the Blues to win the A Flight. Wacko Jacko was just
adrift with 40, with another favorite, albeit prodigal, son, Guy Billings in
third with 39 points. Paul Young’s round of 37 deserves highlighting for its
quality over the longer configuration, but that won’t get Paul a cup of
coffee. In the Blue B Flight Mike Seely came across the road from the Sugar
Shack and threw 40 points at the field and that was good enough to relegate Ralf
Zwick, the last name on the handicap roster and I dare say a lot of Phone Books,
and Charles Li to second and third, respectively.
Friday Dec. 17
Green Valley -White Tees
4-Person Scramble - Stroke/Medal
1st John Emmerson/Fred Theobald/ Jan Eriksen/Gerry Power, net
57.40
2nd Ken Kutzing/Brian Holden/ Ray Dell/Roger Yabsley, net
58.0
The Society hadn’t done a weekly comp 4-man Scramble in
memory, but Golf Manager John Emmerson supported the input of some members and
set the competition up. It was also deemed a bit of a tune-up for the OK
Corral’s Bunker 4-person Scramble. 9 teams’ worth of players showed up, and
the contest was on. John even came off the injured reserve, where he has been
for a couple of months due to a bad back, and joined the venerable Fred
Theobald, quiet Jan Eriksen and the newly crowned medalist, Gerry Power, to run
the table with a net 57.40. Each team received 1/10 of their combined handicap.
Just as the winners crossed international lines, the second place team utilized
a couple of Yanks, a Brit and an Aussie, to finish with a tidy net 58.0.
Everyone deemed the format a success and don’t be surprised if you see it
again, despite the logistical challenge of having a number of players divisible
by four.
Phuket Regatta: Ocean Marina sailors triumph
Peter Cummins, Phuket
Bill Gasson, one of the best-known personalities at the
Ocean Marina - on and off the water - recently launched his new super-fast
sports boat, the “Buzz 8”, built at his enormous Buzzcat Thailand
facilities at the Ocean Marina.
 Gladys
Gutenberg” in the Ocean Rover Division sporting a bright green Beer Chang
spinnaker in full flight.
Within days, without even time for a “shake-down”
cruise - an imperative trial for any new craft, to test the hull, fittings,
sails and rigging - Bill trailered the “Buzz 8” to Phuket. There, with
Geoff Backshall and his team taking charge, it was an incredible
annihilation of the highly-competitive Sports Boat Class in the 18th Phuket
King’s Cup Regatta, sailed from December 5 - 11, winning the six races
counted out of the seven sailed, for a perfect score.
Sponsored this year by the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort
and Spa, this convincing win represents the fifth time one of Gasson’s
“Buzz Boats” has won the top honours at the King’s Cup Regatta.
Behind “Buzz 8” was David Bell’s “Pink Pussy
Cat”, the Fremantle 8, also a steady competitor at the monthly race
weekends, which finished third in the Sports Boat Class.
It was the very first race, actually, which was the
“Buzz 8” shake-down and some dislodged steering gear cost precious
minutes, relegating the craft to eighth place on the day. Thereafter, there
was never any doubt about who was in charge.
Elsewhere, during the highly successful Phuket event,
friends and neighbours of the Ocean Marina Yacht Club (OMYC) also fared
well. John Vause, a consistent sailor at the OMYC monthly race weekends, won
clearly the ITC 1 Class event on his Young 11-designed “Ruby Tuesday”.
A permanent OMYC regatta competitor, Radab Kanchanavanit,
leaving his “Cedar Swan” on the hard-standing for repairs this year,
helmed the “Gladys Gutenberg” in the Ocean Rover Division, sporting the
spectacular sponsor Chang Beer bright green spinnaker.
Royal Varuna - and OMYC - sailors Morton Jakobson and
Jens Overgaard were sixth in the Sports Boat category.
Just a little further south, the Royal Thai Navy sailors
P.O. Vivat Poonpat and Lt Jg Veerasit Puangnak (many times national Laser
champ of Thailand and a Sydney Olympian) finished first and second,
respectively, in the 22-strong IRC 2 Class, the biggest numerically in the
King’s Cup.
Yet, even further south and also another ardent supporter
of Ocean Marina YC activities, were Kym Thomas and Peter Plant, racing their
fast Samui-built tandem catamaran, “Coco Blues”, winning - albeit
narrowly - the Multi-hull Class.
In January 2005, Bill is planning to launch his latest
Buzzcat, a 42-ft. sailing and power craft
The 18th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta was, arguably, the
best on record. Sailors from host country Thailand excelled in several of
the classes, with a total of five nationalities taking the honours in the 10
classes constituting the weeklong ‘yachting-fest’. As usual, the regatta
was a week of fine racing, excellent conditions, great parties and good
fellowship.
Even the wind obliged this time, blowing fairly steadily
from the north-east (where it should be at this time of the year on the
Andaman Sea), with a daily average of some 12 - 15 knots. Over the years,
this has not always been the case.
Since the inaugural event, established to salute the
monarch on his sixth-cycle, 60th birthday in 1987, the regatta has been held
over the week of the Royal birthday, this year, for the first time, actually
opening on the day itself, with a candle-lit ceremony on the beach-front of
the Kata Resort.
It has developed - with a few minor set-backs, such as
the 1997 economic melt-down, SARS, the Bali bombing, the war in Iraq and
Avian Flu which have affected tourism in general - to this year’s
record-breaker. It is not just in the number of entries of 101 craft
registered in 10 classes, but also 2004 set the stage for a huge corps of
more than 120 press, media and television personnel reaching out to the four
corners of the world.
It also included, a potential candidate for adding to the
“Guinness Book of Records”, with the briefest speech this writer has
ever heard: the official opening of the regatta was delegated to a prominent
citizen, who must remain anonymous. He was called up on stage, after many
long speeches, took the microphone, “I declare the regatta open”, he
said and exited immediately. (Five words must be rated as the shortest
speech on record).
Apart from building more new craft and launching his
latest, the 42-ft. sailing and power Buzzcat in January, Bill is also
planning the “Top of the Gulf Regatta, ling and power - Bill is now
preparing to organize a “Top of the Gulf” Regatta” for the first week
in May, 2005 which, undoubtedly will be the biggest event to be held in the
Jomtien-Pattaya waters.
This will be sponsored by the Ocean Marina Buzzmarine Co,
and the Ocean Marina. Bill’s company will also handle a franchise in the
Gulf of Thailand and Bangkok for Simpson Marine, Asia’s largest yacht
broker which is expected to give support for yacht racing in the
Jomtien-Pattaya area.
On to the 19th
Regatta
H.E. Udomsak Uswarangkura, Governor of Phuket, addressing
the Royal Awards Ceremony closing the 18th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
remarked; “These past 17 years have been most fruitful for Phuket’s
development and throughout this rapid growth, Phuket officials have been
acutely aware of the environmental impact of such a building boom.”
“There are really few human activities”,he concluded
“as environmentally-friendly as yacht racing, sailing and cruising and
thus we find that a regatta of this magnitude, is an ideal conduit for
promoting a “clean, green” Phuket.. The immense media and press coverage
which, I understand, this year has been the biggest - especially for
television - reaches a vast audience world-wide showing the beauty of Phuket
, the neighbouring islands, the Andaman Sea and our environs.”
And so, as, HM the King’s Personal Representative Rear
Admiral M.L. Usni Pramoj, passed over the splendid permanent King’s Cup
trophy designed by Regatta Co-founder M.L.Tri Devakul to incumbent president
Chris King, the stage was already set for the 19th Regatta to be held from 3
to 10 December, 2005.
For enquiries and further information on BuzzCat Thailand, Simpson Marine
or the Ocean Marina yacht racing programmes and activities, contact Bill at
Tel: 038 235 300; fax: 038 235 265; email: [email protected]
Brother D still in first place
Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League
Over 200
bowlers this week; Lada, Dang, Samrak, Tue, Conrad and P K.
Three Sisters beat Domicil three points to one and
changed places with them (3rd to 2nd), Brother D beat Golden Coin three to
one and held on to first place, in other games It was Friends three to one
over Cafe Kronborg, Q Cars three to one over Shenanigans, Mai’s Restaurant
over Jack & Tar three to one, and Cafe Ole beat VFW three and a half to
a half
Dige digs up the grit at Great Lake
PSC golf with The Bunker
On a sunny day The Bunker Boys found the fairways dry but
the greens in good condition at Great Lake Golf and Country Club which was
the setting for their Stableford competition on Monday 13th December.
Scoring was again high at this course, which has some challenging but very
interesting holes.
The boys ready
willing and able for yet another round from the Bunker.
The field was divided into two Divisions A and B. In
Division A Gary Austin scored 34 Stableford points to finish third while
Brian Wilkins came second with one point more but top of the tree was
Michael Dige playing off a handicap of 4 who shot a gritty 38 Stableford
points to take first prize.
In Division B the winner for the first time ever was
Scotsman Bob Lawrence who returned to the clubhouse with a magnificent 40
Stableford points - well done Bob!
Joint second were Paul Rose and Les Hall last month’s
Golfer of the Month both with 37 points. Near Pin prizes were awarded to
Duncan Lee, Paul Rose, Michael Anderssen and Michael Dige.
Bangpra Golf Club Wednesday
Dec. 15
On another typical sunny day Bangpra golf course hosted
The Boys from The Bunker for a Medal competition.
With the fairways again dry and the greens renowned for
their speed very fast as usual the scoring was again high except for one
supersonic score. In Division A P.J. Redmond who plays three times a week
had a day golfers dream about, playing off 18 handicap P.J. returned a net
score of 63 to romp away with first prize, second, a whopping 9 shots
behind; on a level par 72 came George May and a further shot back in third
place was Mick Ramshaw with Net 73.
In Division B Welshman Curtis Hessler scored a very good
two under par Net 70 to win ahead of Paul Rose with Net 77 and third place
went to Les Hall with Net 81.
Near Pin prizes went to John Preddy, P.J. Redmond, George
May and Brian Maddox whose tee shot finished less than a foot from the hole!
Siam Country Club
On yet another sunny day in Paradise Siam Country club
was the venue on Friday December 17 for The Bunker Boys to have a Stableford
competition. With the greens and the fairways in good condition Siam was a
pleasure to play especially for John Preddy who returned the best score of
the day 40 Stableford points to win first prize.
Following John in second place came Bob Lawrence who has
had his best week of golf in a long time with 37 points and in third place
was Mick Ramshaw with 35 points.
Near Pin prizes were awarded to Mike Lloyd, Gary Austin
and the other two were claimed by Rod Steward (not the pop star!)
The Bunker Boys are playing three times a week during the high season
(Monday’s Wednesday’s and Friday’s) so if you fancy a round of golf
call into The Bunker Bar on Soi Chaiyapoon (near X-zyte disco) to pick up a
golf schedule or consult the Pattaya Mail every week and, as usual you can
get the latest information about all other sporting activities at The Bunker
Bar by visiting our website @ www.bunkerboysgolf.com
PSC golf from McAllisters Bar & Grill
Friday Dec. 17 Century Bang Chang Stableford
Seems that not all members want to play the Monthly
Tournament but like to play the more relaxed day at McAllisters. So on a day
that 130+ players turned out in the Monthly Tournament the turnout at this
outlet took care of many others. On the day the number of players was not far
from normal and is a testimony to the growing fame of this day out.
 Ray
Spurling (left) and Paul Kraft both finised the round with 38 stableford points.
They were joined by one of Don’s lovely staff for the photo.
The day was fine with Century Bang Chang in fine condition,
and all players enjoyed a fine round before returning to McAllisters for food
and song and the tender touch.
In the frame were old favorites Ray Spurling and Paul Kraft,
both with 38 points, with Ray winning on countback. The players then enjoyed a
fine afternoon, particularly as ‘No Show Joe’ made an appearance and rang
the bell 4 times. T.T.F.N.
MotoGP - What it’s all about?
Over the last couple of years
there has been a significant change in the format of the premier class of
tarmac motorcycling racing.
In the days of the screaming two strokes the series was
called the 500 GP World Championship; it is now known as MotoGP.
 Max
Biaggi and Sete Gibernau in the wet at Jerez, Spain 2004.
Power plants for this class of racing are four-stroke
engines with a capacity limit of 1 litre with any number of cylinders in any
configuration. Tyre technology and machine geometry allow incredible angles
of lean on corners; the engines bellow and grunt their way around the track
and with the advent of mini cam technology some incredible views are
available from on-board cameras.
The series is supported by the majority of the motorcycle
manufacturers in two ways; by conventional factory teams (two riders per
team) and by the supply of engines and / or complete machines to other
teams. There are 24 riders committed to the series and local ‘wild
cards’ are entered at most circuits making 30 racers on the grid.
MotoGP equates to Formula F1 in the car racing world, but
that is all that can be compared! MotoGP engines put out about 200 bhp to
propel these machines to speeds of 320 kph (200 mph).
The contact patch between the rear tyre and the road that
transmits the power is about the same as a human hand. Changes of pace and
direction are phenomenal to say the least. The power, agility and improved
carbon brakes combined with the size of the motorcycle relative to track
width allows overtaking to be more easily carried out. No boring
“overtaking in the pits”, all of the overtaking is done on the track.
Watch and marvel at manoeuvres that permit overtaking / undertaking in what
would appear to be impossible situations.
There are no stops (with safety considerations the
exception) and frequent change of position occurs over the opening laps, the
middle of the race and of course the epic jostling and exchange of fairing
paint on the way to the chequered flag.
Dependent on the specific length of a particular circuit
the race will be over a distance of something less than thirty laps and of
about 45 minutes duration. The good news is that in 2004 races were shown
live on Thai TV, UBC and one of the Sophon feeds. The same programme line up
has been registered for 2005; thus, even without access to UBC it will be
possible to watch MotoGP live on any TV. Race programmers also seem to be in
touch with their Formula F1 counterparts and while race day is almost always
on a Sunday there are very few date clashes with F1.
The 2004 season closed with Yamaha mounted Valentino
Rossi World Champion. This was particularly notable on two counts; Yamaha
have not won the series since the early 1990’s and Rossi, also World
Champion in 2003, switched from Honda to Yamaha for 2004.
The opening round of the 2005 season is on April 10 at
the Welkom circuit in South Africa. There are 17 rounds in all and the
season will end early in November in Valencia, Spain.
Over the close season there will be reports on the team / riders line up
for 2005, some action pictures from 2004 together with rider profiles, pit
gossip etc.
Lobby blown away
by Dang’s Guesthouse!
The Original Pattaya Pool League -December 13
Group B: The Lobby 3 - 6 Dang’s Guesthouse
You can’t miss The Lobby Bar in Soi Buakhao. Just walk
down Soi Diana and look for the two red English Telephone boxes across the
road and you’re there! After a short sprint from round the corner in Soi
Lengkee, the Dang’s Guesthouse team was raring to go at 8.30 p.m. sharp.
Moaner-Geeza Jack (Lobby) warily sized up his opponent
Ramsay as play commenced. This was going to be a fast game as both are
seasoned League players.
Team captains
and players celebrate after an evening of fun.
Ramsay struck first by potting 3 spots in quick
succession and then Jack defiantly returned with 4 stripes. Ramsay
retaliated by picking off his last 3 balls and immediately rolled the black
down with no trouble at all. Dang’s 1-0.
“Sniffer” Jezz broke and potted 2 balls, a spot and
the white! Karl (Dang’s) had 2 shots now and on his second shot potted 2
balls... another spot and the white! With, 2 spots down, 2 shots and still
an open table, Jezz sniffed out 2 more spots leaving the white safe this
time. Karl slowed the game down now, surveying each ball, scrutinizing every
angle as well as constantly checking the sidewall of the bar. Was he
contemplating moving the wall to one side? 4 stripes down and Karl had soon
levelled things up. He soon potted his last stripe but went in-off giving
Jezz his chance for victory. But it was not to be as Jezz narrowly missed
the pot, later leaving an easy winning black for Karl. Dang’s 2-0.
Lobby’s Captain, Paul was more resolved than anyone to
close the gap in games now against Geoff. No one knows the table like Paul
does and it showed. Having won the toss he smashed the balls into oblivion
quickly sinking a spot. When Geoff fouled soon after by potting a stripe and
a spot, Paul decided it was time to prove a point. Mercilessly he blasted 4
spots cleanly down. Geoff potted one more stripe before Paul finished off
his spots. Suddenly Paul relaxed and gently nudged the black towards the
corner but it came to a rest over the hole! Geoff cracked under the pressure
and even with 4 stripes still on the table he fouled, thus sacrificing the
game. Lobby 1 - 2.
Steve (as did everyone who was sitting downwind of his
opponent) learnt a valuable lesson when he played against Dang’s secret
weapon, “Turbo-Bottom” Curley next: never stand behind him when he plays
a shot! Steve played a safe game but Curley was soon down to his last 2
spots on the table, even sneaking one down through his 7 stripes remaining
on the table. Despite surrounding the black with his stripes this was still
not enough for Steve as Curley picked off his final spot pushing the black
back into the open. It was then that Curley, using a rest and leaning over
the table, let rip (literally) with his final shot on the black, slicing it
into the corner. Dang’s 3 - 1.
“B-Jaegermeister” aka Geoff, Lobby’s newest player,
proved his worth by stealing a game back against Finny in the 5th game. But
Finny didn’t make it easy for him. It was close all the way to the end
with both players cannoning balls into pockets but when Finny went in-off
near the end Geoff used his 2 shots wisely on the black and was triumphant.
Lobby 2 - 3.
The last singles game saw Dave (Dang’s Captain) break
against Clarkie. With a spot and a stripe down off the break, Dave chose
stripes and quickly potted 4 more. Clarkie sank a ball and snookered Dave
but this just made him play with more determination. Dave was soon down to
the black and calmly finished off rolling it down the side rail to win.
Dang’s 4 - 2.
The home team only needed to win the next 3 games to win
the match, so the pressure was certainly on B-Jaegermeister and Steve as
they realised they were up against Ramsay and “Fosters” Gary, who had
been observing and commentating at times from the sidelines for the whole
match! Gary set up Ramsay perfectly with his position play and everybody
just stood back as the canny Scot cleared up making this game look all too
easy!
Jezz and Moz faced “Turbo-Bottom” and Scoff. After a
dry break from Moz, Curley played a trick shot sinking a stripe and then
fouled (not literally). Jezz potted 2 and played safe again. Moz later
followed through with the white granting Curley 2 shots who then set Scoff
up to finish, leaving only one stripe on the table before the black. But
Jezz forced Scoff to foul. Moz thought he had left the black difficult for
Curley but when it came to his turn Curley lined up the shot and played a
bank off the top rail sending the black down the hole at the opposite end,
cheekily looking away towards camera at the same time! Dang’s 5 - 2.
The final game of the night went to home team players
Paul and Clarkie, beating Dave and Finny. It was a battle between the two
captains in the end but Paul never lost his cool. So when Clarkie forced
Dave to foul, Paul used his 2 shots to clear his last 3 spots and set
himself up with his spare shot on the black to win. Just at that moment the
door at the entrance to the bar blew open. Was it caused by Curley’s
flatulence or was it the ghost of Tim making another sharp exit? No one will
ever know for sure...
The Original Pattaya 8-Ball Pool League Table
Standings December 13
Mickey Mouse Darts League - Week 9
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. There will
be no darts until January 7, when the Mickey Mouse Dart will re-commence with
week 10 of the league.
The table log jams again
Jomtien 8-Ball Pool League
There were some surprise results this week with top of the table
Hide-A-Way going down to Lucky Bar 4-5 while bottom of the table Moonshine
Place cleared up at home to Country Club.
Elsewhere, Bolaget had an easy victory at home to
Woaw’s bar. After both teams taking two each of the first four singles
games Woaw’s Bar buckled under to go into the break 4-2 down. A Bolaget
“pessimist wit” was heard to comment “We can still lose 4-5 if we try
really hard”. However, the possibility of a comeback by Woaw’s
evaporated with the first of the doubles games.
Moonshine
Place hosted Country Club for a round of 8 Ball on Thursday, December 16.
Woaw’s were ahead in the frame with all colours potted
and the black over a pocket and Bolaget still needing to sink four of their
colours. A neat pot on the back followed a split-second later by the white
disappearing down the same hole. Game over Bolaget the winners. A
disheartened Woaw’s gave up on the final two games to make it 7-2 to the
jubilant home side.
After a season without success it was predicted last week
that Moonshine’s home game to Country Club might be there best chance of
getting some points on the score sheet. The home team duly conspired to make
that prediction come true with a 6-3 win over their visitors. Although
Moonshine took the first four games to raise their hopes these were not easy
games. In particular Alan’s win over Niko was more a case of Niko losing
rather than Alan winning. Niko had cleared his colours and was attempting a
difficult black when he went in off. 4-2 up at the interval (lovely scotch
broth by Ted) the homers took the victory with the first doubles game when
Country Club left an easy black. The final two games were one apiece giving
Moonshine Place 6-3 on the night and three points in the table.
These results are after all teams have played the same
number of games. There are now only 12 points from top to bottom of the
league table with the emerging sides being Lucky Bar and Bolaget. The
prediction for next weeks fixtures is that Hide-A-Way should take the points
at home to Moonshine place while there will be a hard fought match at
Bolaget who host Lucky Bar.
French held by Germans and
slip off the pace
MBMG Bangkok Casuals League - week 11
The MBMG International League entered the penultimate
weekend before Christmas showing no signs of slowdown.
Most managers around the globe know the folly of uttering
predictions of unbeaten seasons. French managers however do seem to have an
unearthly fascination with tempting fate and the odds. French manager,
mathematician and media-man Arnaud falling for AFC supremo Holloway’s mind
games responded with, “There are only 2 types of teams in the league:
Those that have been beaten by the French, and those that will be”. Only
to discover a third entry, The German All Stars. 2-0 ahead and cruising Les
Gauloises learned what all ‘low-life’ Brits know, you never write off
the Germans. That man Joerg scoring a brace to bring about a 2-2 result.
Taking ones foot off the ‘gas’ proving costly for the French.
The almost back to former glory Dubliner, ensured going
into the break as the angels atop the Christmas tree, with a 5-0 sneak
attack upon Bangkok United. The Mielkeman conducting a symphony from the
back, leaving the Japanese wondering where all that possession went. De
Souza’s first of the season an advent calendar delight to be savoured.
The Londoner in one of their poorest performances of the
season resolutely managed a 6-1 winning margin over a plucky Patana side.
Wild’s two goals taking him past Bookhammer’s nine in the hunt for the
golden boot.
The Sukhumvit 33/1 derby, a huge game for both sides, the
Bullshead trying to consolidate their position as the first soi dog, and the
Robin Hood trying to muscle into their territory (league wise of course).
The Robin Hood playing the generous host gave away three easy goals,
Christmas dinner and keys to the soi before half-time. A battling second
half was not enough to prevent a 3-1 defeat.
The Pattaya derby an ‘even stevens’ match ended three
apiece. Results and scorers still filtering back from the deep south. The
misery continued for the Scandinavian Vikings as they handed the British
Club casuals a bye and a 3-0 win.
Super Sunday and a super result for the much improved
Winking Frog. With the addition of fresh legs the Winking Frog are beginning
to get a good squad of players providing much needed cohesion in the middle
of the park. The tactical switch to five in midfield paying dividends with
the Frogs being able to dictate play. Gia and Diallo scoring two each before
the Shrewbury lads had time to say, “jolly hockey sticks”. A penalty
before half time gave AFC a slender lifeline, adding a second after the
break gave them hope until Kew rejected by the British Club for being too
young, broke the back of the champagne Charlies’ comeback with his opening
goal of the season.
The Frog’s against the GAS and Les Gauloises vs. BU
looking like top picks for next weekend.
Week 11 Results: Patana 1 - 6 Londoner FC; Robin Hood FC
1 - 3 Bulls Head Brazilians; Scandinavian Vikings 0 - 3 British Club
Casuals; Bangkok United 0 - 5 The Dubliner; Racing Club Pattaya 3 - 3
Seaboard FC; German All Stars 2 - 2 Les Gaulois de Bangkok; AFC Shrewsbury 2
- 5 The Winking Frog FC.
Wednesday Quiz League
Sunday Quiz League
The Square Ring
by Howie Reed
How bad did Vitali pound on British sensation Danny
Williams a couple of weeks past? After the fight Klitschko was rushed to the
hospital with what he though were two broken hands. He pounded on Williams
so hard and so long he thought his hands were broken. Just swollen and
bruised. Williams said he kept going in the tradition of Rocky Marciano
(49-0). Well Mr. Williams I saw Rocky Marciano fight on May 16, 1955 at San
Francisco’s Kezar Stadium against Don Cockell (65-11-1). Let me tell you
Mr. Williams, “You are no Rocky Marciano.” What many don’t realize is
that the “Roc” was not a bad defensive fighter. Williams defensive
skills consist mainly of getting hit...lots. Not a good deal.
Bet you knew that IBF #5 featherweight Fahprakorb
Rakkiatgym (46-3) got a second round KO over Alwyn Clerino (10-2) of the
Philippines in Pattaya recently. Heck how come no one tells me that stuff?
Bummer! Next? Rakkiartgymn will get a March date with Bobby Pacquaio
(21-10). Yes, Bobby is the Brother of Manny and has been in some dodgy
fights. In 2002, he fought Baby Lorona Jr. for the Philippine Super Feather
title. The judges gave him a UD (116-112, 117-111, 116-112). Veteran
ref-judge sitting at ringside Cousin Bruce McTavish and third man in the
ring Gene Del Bianco (USA) said “Lorona” won. They met again in March of
’03 with Lorona getting a 7th round KO. Think the name Pacquaio had
anything to do with the record? Naaaw!
How far has the heavyweight division fallen? Off a cliff
like the all but forgotten “Cliff Divers of Mexico.” Vitali Klitschko
and Danny Williams did less than 120,000 pay-per-view buys. The November 13
big deal heavyweight extravaganza from Madison Square Garden did about the
same. The PPV company was cable giant HBO. “We’re disappointed,” said
Ross Greenburg, President, HBO Sports.
“We realize that the heavyweight division needs to be
re-energized in 2005. Boxing needs a unified heavyweight champion to emerge
and be recognized by the public as ‘The Man.” Dah!
Lest you wondered what became of former WBO Heavy Champ
Corrie Sanders, I can report that he KO’d Ruski Alexei (21-13-2) in 2
cantos. Sanders had the Ruskie down four times before the stoppage. Next up
is a fight against TBA on January 15 in Germany. True fact! For my Pal that
loves “The Imperial One”, Lennox Lewis, there are sounds coming out of
his mouth that would lead one to believe that he’ll make comeback in the
ring. “These kinds of fights (Klitschko-Williams) do tempt me to think
about coming back because when I see the weaknesses Vitali has, I know I can
beat him. I felt like jumping in the ring and saying ‘Danny, sit down
mate, let me sort this out for you. Let me show you how it’s done’.
I’m nine months away from being fighting fit and watching the fight unfold
last night stirred something inside me. It showed Klitschko’s
vulnerability.” Please come back Lennox an adoring public pleads.
Good news for the Guys and Gals from the Land Down Under.
They got a world champion when Victor Darchinyan (21-0) fighting with
amazing alacrity KO’d Irene Pacheco (30-1) in the 11th round to annex the
IBF Feather title. Yes he did. Toss a shrimp on the Barbie mate. Meanwhile
in Los Angeles California Antonio Tarver (22-3) went shopping for a win
against Glen Johnson (42-9-2) only to come up with the preverbal “lump of
coal.” Over 12, sometimes very entertaining rounds, Glencoffe Johnson out
worked, out hustled and out hearted Tarver to win a split decision (112-116,
and 115-113 twice). As Tarver’s WBC belt “technically” wasn’t on the
line I guess he’s still the champ.
If you’re going to rush out this day for a spot of last
minute shopping besides a few stops to see old friends (and young ones that
walk to music) might I suggest you treat yourself to a tickets to the
“Battle at the Beach” on December 28th? It promises to be a “wham bam
slam dunk’em” evening of fun, frolic and fighting. While my information
doesn’t include the information I would bet that maybe, there will even be
some amber pleasure enrichment fluid available. Specifically this year’s
event will be held at Mike Shopping Mall on the 10th floor. There will be 10
professional fights with 9 of those reserved for Thai style contests.
Engaging in those Thai fights are 8 Imports from Europe. The one
“International “ fight will feature “upcoming prospect German
lightweight Champion Mirko Wolf 7-0-2(4) against TBA.” The members of the
TBA family do get around. The referee for the main event is none other that
Patrick ‘The Fighting Flying Frog’, aka Patrick Van den Berghe.
The Thai style main even will feature the champion from
Rajadamnern Stadium and the Champion from Lumpini Stadium. I know right now
the wheels are turning as you say to yourself, “How can I get Teelock to
give me a ticket for this battle at the Beach.” No problem! Just take down
the following information and place copy’s in all strategic locations
where Teelock may look. That is anywhere food is stored, in your pocket with
any loose baht or under the mattress where at one time you foolishly left
former Teelock’s phone number. Do not place among dirty cloths, dishes or
where dust might settle. If you buy your ticket before the event the cost is
1,200 baht, the day of the event 1,500 baht and a VIP table of 4 can be
purchased for only 2,500 baht which includes International food. “Where or
where can tickets be obtained?” Call Pieter at 06 300 0116 or Patrick at
01 687 2410. There are also tickets available at Patrick’s Belgian
Restaurant, opposite Mike Shopping Mall.
And “Oh-By-The-Way” if you happen to drop by
Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant for fight tickets either today or tomorrow
why not treat the “Little Lady” to a sumptuous repast called
“Christmas Eve/Day Sumptuous Repast Dinner?” How’s this for a menu?
Start out with a little Mousse van Garnalen, then a nice Kippen soep met
citroen and for the Hoofdgerecht Eenden borst in Porto saus, met warme
gemengde groentjes en aardappel kroketten and finally ice cream “met verse
Aardbeien” Yum, Yum sign me up.
“T’was the day before Christmas and all through the
beach a myriad of presents were set within reach
Farangs by the dozens were out there looking
For that one special present that might get their Teelock
a cooking
What were the chances that this year for sure
For Teelock’s pouting a present would cure?
With chances like little, slim and then none
Nevertheless the shopping had to be done
We looked at the TQ, Tim’s and Las Vegas
Never finding the gift that would give us the aegis
Arriving at home a tab bit unstable
We sit in the kitchen our arms on the table “Oh what
have I done ? No presents I got”
“Oh but I’m silly, I’ll just give her baht”
That about does it, not much to say but Merry Christmas to all and to all
a Good Day!
An A.G.M. run in December?
PH3 - Run 1084
Never before has this happened. The reason? Our Grand
Master, Charlie Manson is fleeing the scene, and taking up residence in
China. So wishing to go out with a bang, not a wimper, Charlie M. and Poncho
the Pervert were this week’s hares.
The A-site was just off the Siam country Club road. A
good turnout, which I suspect, was due to the fact, that many people had
heard the rumour that our GM was actually going to hand over the reins of
the hash.
The hares explained that it was a “Live Hare Run.”
This meant they needed a ten-minute start on the pack and hopefully lay
paper on the run and also to manage to stay ahead.
During the ensuing ten minutes standby period, new shoes
were given down downs, jokes were told. Spaghetti Head and Oddjob were the
official timekeepers. Chicken F., who was running the circle, bowed to
pressure from the crowd, decided to let us start after nine minutes. Well as
we all know, Charlie M. is a Short Cutting B***tard anyway.
Off we went. Through housing, along tracks, down roads,
alongside the reservoir. Always thinking we would catch the hares. It was
not to be. How the heck did they manage it? Maybe they were using a
motorbike. We will never know.
The hares had informed us before the run, that it could
be walked in fifty minutes. Well I ran the whole way, and it took me one
hour and ten minutes. I did not see too many pass me, and thought I would be
one of the first in. No way. There were plenty back already, and by the
sounds of merriment coming from the beer truck, they had been back for quite
a time.
After a cooling down period, the circle was called to
order. Today the Pattaya Hash had its 75,000th runner. When we signed up we
are given a numbered ticket. So a raffle was drawn for this honour and
prize. Charlie Manson won it. Plenty of cries of “fix!”
“Bullsh*t!”-”No way!” All to no avail.
It is at this point that I will let you see the letter
the Pattaya Hash dispatched to the Chinese Embassy:
“Dear Mr. Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of
China,
This is a warning letter from the Pattaya Hash. We are
not sure if you are aware of all border movements, but a certain Charlie
Manson is moving into your territory. Whereby, the Pattaya Hash is ecstatic
to see him moving on, we are concerned that other countries, their agencies
and hashes are not prepared for what might happen from this incursion.
You have been duelly warned.”
So CM retains the honour of being the 75,000th runner.
Sunflower then ran the raffle. She promptly iced the GM
and gave away plenty prizes.
Sir Airhead iced “Old Timers” Uncle Pervy, The Pope,
Golden Dildo, Festering Streaker and Whale D*ck S##er for talking. Arseholeo
iced, and given Hash S**t, for claiming he saw the hares on motorbikes,
laying the run. W@#king iced for adding pink shorts to the Hash Rags
stockpile.
Well done Hopalong, who received his 50th run mug!
Steamy Lump then gave us some religion. As usual he
targeted Wet Spot who just cannot seem to outwit “The Bullsh*t Meter.”
Youth F**^er, Karumba, Baby’s Arm all cooled their cheeks for being
friends of Arseholeo.
Charlie . then brought in all the Mismanagement and sat
them on the ice. This was quite a spectacle, as the stunning Sunflower leapt
up in air claiming sexual harassment, which I would love to be a party to.
It was decreed they had all done a good job for the last year. Then it was
announced. “The new Grand Master would be, Flying Frog!”
Cheers all round. I know more things happened, but my
memory was Chang confused, and my notes are undecipherable. Chicken F**^er
serenaded Flying Frog with a new song, but after that I lose it.
Another Hash survived.
Thank you Classroom 2 for another great happy hour.
Fantastic food and fabulous girls.
The King is dead.
Long live the King. (No not you Elvis!).
On On,
General Kidney Wiper
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