It may look like a game for gentlemen, but the great battle for The Ashes has turned up a few beautiful little bits of banter over the years.
So next time you are on the start line, and the oppo's cox decides to be a bit chippy, learn your trade from these few crackers:
1. Adelaide 1991 - Mark Waugh standing at second slip, the new player (Adam Parore)comes to the crease, playing at and missing the first ball.
Waugh - "Ohh, I remember you from a couple years ago in Australia. You were sh*t then, and you're absolutely useless now".
Parore- (Turning around) "Yeah, that's me. When I was there you were going out with that old, ugly sl*t & now I hear you've married her. You dumb tw=t".
2. Auckland 1989 - Daryll Cullinan & Shane Warne.
As Cullinan was on his way to the wicket, Warne told him he had been waiting 2 years for another chance to humiliate him.
"Looks like you spent it eating," Cullinan retorted.
And finally...
3. Headingly 1981 - Rod Marsh & Ian Botham.
When Botham took guard in an Ashes match, Marsh welcomed him to the wicket with the immortal words: "So how's your wife & my kids?"
Bring it on!
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Did you say wind or wine?
Did anyone see that little launch whizzing across the course on Sunday?
Well, I made some enquiries whilst seeing off a couple of cheeky ones in the Plume of Feathers and found out that it was Black Sheep being ferried back and forth to race by the landlord!
Not only were they good enough to take home the trophy for winning Elite 8's, but they also did it on stomachs full of rough cider and dodgy pasties courtesy of the Plume of Feathers.
Being beaten in a final is one thing, but being beaten by a bunch of blokes who have spent the afternoon on the p.ss is something all together more impressive.
I bow at your feet Sheep!
Well, I made some enquiries whilst seeing off a couple of cheeky ones in the Plume of Feathers and found out that it was Black Sheep being ferried back and forth to race by the landlord!
Not only were they good enough to take home the trophy for winning Elite 8's, but they also did it on stomachs full of rough cider and dodgy pasties courtesy of the Plume of Feathers.
Being beaten in a final is one thing, but being beaten by a bunch of blokes who have spent the afternoon on the p.ss is something all together more impressive.
I bow at your feet Sheep!
Where's ya bin?
Not to be upstaged by the international strawpedos, the women aligned themselves, and attached to the stakeboats. A combination of bacardi breezers and smirnoff ice's were readied and the umpire dropped his flag.
The competition was hard fought, and the result remains a blurry mess. However, that's not the end of the story.
On leaving the pub, with my cousin Randy, I found Miss Green insisting that she travelled home immediately with her beloved Dom. Now most would think that any woman would struggle to resist bundling Dom into a taxi, but on this occassion it was simply to pick up more booze before going to Neil's aftershow party.
The resultant coctail produced one of Bristol most memorable moments...
The sight of Miss Green (our esteemed and exhalted Women's Captain) clinging to a wheelie bin like a babe to its mother! I hear the temptation was strong to close the lid on her head as she vomitted her way through early hours, with stability assistance provided by Bristol City Council's Domestic Refuse Department.
Good work laydee
The competition was hard fought, and the result remains a blurry mess. However, that's not the end of the story.
On leaving the pub, with my cousin Randy, I found Miss Green insisting that she travelled home immediately with her beloved Dom. Now most would think that any woman would struggle to resist bundling Dom into a taxi, but on this occassion it was simply to pick up more booze before going to Neil's aftershow party.
The resultant coctail produced one of Bristol most memorable moments...
The sight of Miss Green (our esteemed and exhalted Women's Captain) clinging to a wheelie bin like a babe to its mother! I hear the temptation was strong to close the lid on her head as she vomitted her way through early hours, with stability assistance provided by Bristol City Council's Domestic Refuse Department.
Good work laydee
Come and get your burgers!
I fed Mrs Lush on an organic burger during proceedings on Sunday, and she assured me of their fantastic taste. I, on the other hand, took one look at the BBQers, and gave it a swerve!
I was particularly pleased to see Dr Jones being true to his vegetarian persuasions as he flipped some of Bristol finest cows and sheep over the coals. Not so much as a tear in his eye... I think he might be on the turn!
I was not the only one with a little intuition. A Moseley crew member was overheard saying:
"The burgers are ok if you don't watch the people cooking them"
Nuf said!
I was particularly pleased to see Dr Jones being true to his vegetarian persuasions as he flipped some of Bristol finest cows and sheep over the coals. Not so much as a tear in his eye... I think he might be on the turn!
I was not the only one with a little intuition. A Moseley crew member was overheard saying:
"The burgers are ok if you don't watch the people cooking them"
Nuf said!
World Cup Strawpedo
I was very excited to see the first round of the World Cup Strawpedo in Sloanes on Sunday night.
The line ups were impressive as Great Britain took on USA in a two leg race. The fours comprised:
USA
Morgan (Headband) - Brownstone(Nr Washington), Maryland, USA
Mike (Morgan's Mate) - Denver, Colorado, USA
Matt (Martina's Man) - Houston, Texas, USA
Will (A&S Police BC) - Bristol, England (but holder of dual passport!)
GB
Rus (Red) - Bristol, England
Dom (Northern) - Bristol, England
Rob (Shiny) - Bristol, England
Steve (Hairy in places, not so hairy in others) - Bristol, England
Both teams went off well, with GB taking a swift lead. Then the GB 2 man caught a terrible crab, and got his straw stuck in the neck of the bottle. There were calls of dispair from the onlookers, as USA powered their way past GB.
Round the turn both teams were smooth, with Rob Parker coming through with a swift 2nd bottle to produce a finish that compared to Athens. GB just about took it on the line, but an appeal came from USA referring to the crab.
The umpire ajudged a re-row was necessary.
With a USA selected sub, Team GB powered to victory at the second attempt. Britannia rule the beers.
Please contact Steve if you feel there may be a nation ready to challenge the crown!
The line ups were impressive as Great Britain took on USA in a two leg race. The fours comprised:
USA
Morgan (Headband) - Brownstone(Nr Washington), Maryland, USA
Mike (Morgan's Mate) - Denver, Colorado, USA
Matt (Martina's Man) - Houston, Texas, USA
Will (A&S Police BC) - Bristol, England (but holder of dual passport!)
GB
Rus (Red) - Bristol, England
Dom (Northern) - Bristol, England
Rob (Shiny) - Bristol, England
Steve (Hairy in places, not so hairy in others) - Bristol, England
Both teams went off well, with GB taking a swift lead. Then the GB 2 man caught a terrible crab, and got his straw stuck in the neck of the bottle. There were calls of dispair from the onlookers, as USA powered their way past GB.
Round the turn both teams were smooth, with Rob Parker coming through with a swift 2nd bottle to produce a finish that compared to Athens. GB just about took it on the line, but an appeal came from USA referring to the crab.
The umpire ajudged a re-row was necessary.
With a USA selected sub, Team GB powered to victory at the second attempt. Britannia rule the beers.
Please contact Steve if you feel there may be a nation ready to challenge the crown!
To me, to you, to me...
What a weekend!
A massive congratulations to all involved in the Bristol Avon Regatta 2005. With over 130 crews entered it was a day of fine racing, no capsizes, and great weather. The BBQ sold out and the cake stand offered the best in high calorie cooking.
A day to be proud of.
The moment I most appreciated was the slight delay in racing half way through the morning to re-align the course...
Through the combination of three radios came the dulcit tones of the finish umpire - who was unhappy with the closeness of some of the bouys; the start umpire - who wasn't too fussed about any of them; the mid-way umpire - who disagreed with everyone; and the harbour master who was moving the bouys.
"Left a bit, a bit more..."
"No, hang on - too much. Back a bit"
Then came the voice of reason. A man known for his prowess over the radio waves, and his decisiveness - cue: BRIAN.
Needless to say that racing eventually started again, about 30 minutes later - following a particularly long burst of expletives from the harbour master, and the removal of the offending bouys!!
Genius.
A massive congratulations to all involved in the Bristol Avon Regatta 2005. With over 130 crews entered it was a day of fine racing, no capsizes, and great weather. The BBQ sold out and the cake stand offered the best in high calorie cooking.
A day to be proud of.
The moment I most appreciated was the slight delay in racing half way through the morning to re-align the course...
Through the combination of three radios came the dulcit tones of the finish umpire - who was unhappy with the closeness of some of the bouys; the start umpire - who wasn't too fussed about any of them; the mid-way umpire - who disagreed with everyone; and the harbour master who was moving the bouys.
"Left a bit, a bit more..."
"No, hang on - too much. Back a bit"
Then came the voice of reason. A man known for his prowess over the radio waves, and his decisiveness - cue: BRIAN.
Needless to say that racing eventually started again, about 30 minutes later - following a particularly long burst of expletives from the harbour master, and the removal of the offending bouys!!
Genius.
Friday, August 26, 2005
Toughest Job in Bristol
As an intellectual recluse, with slightly dodgy eyesight, I was interested to see if any of you knew one of Bristol's finest ambassadors?
Whilst trawling through the interweb I came across this:
"This week the BBC News website is looking at people who do unusual jobs. In the fifth of the series we speak to a p<>n actress, model and presenter on an adult channel.
Many people argue that p<>nog**phy is degrading and exploitative to women. But Michelle Thorne, who has worked in the p<>n industry for six years, does not agree.
"I have never felt exploited. If anything it's giving you power over men. The only people exploited, if anyone is, are the men who go out and spend their money on p<>n," says the 26-year-old from Bristol"...
From Bristol?!!
I was thinking about asking her to man the safety boats this weekend in case we have any bouyancy issues.
Full article (and pictures) here:
Link
Whilst trawling through the interweb I came across this:
"This week the BBC News website is looking at people who do unusual jobs. In the fifth of the series we speak to a p<>n actress, model and presenter on an adult channel.
Many people argue that p<>nog**phy is degrading and exploitative to women. But Michelle Thorne, who has worked in the p<>n industry for six years, does not agree.
"I have never felt exploited. If anything it's giving you power over men. The only people exploited, if anyone is, are the men who go out and spend their money on p<>n," says the 26-year-old from Bristol"...
From Bristol?!!
I was thinking about asking her to man the safety boats this weekend in case we have any bouyancy issues.
Full article (and pictures) here:
Link
Thursday, August 25, 2005
My new friend - The Gorilla
What a little community we have growing here...
The first, and still the original, the tideway slug slithered onto our screens. Obviously then Grandpa Lush then appeared back in the 1990's to do his bit. Now, as the kepper of all things Lush, I have made friends with The Gorilla.
He lives in a nest, just outside Molesey, on the Thames. He tells me that MBC are very excited about coming to visit us this weekend.
http://www.thegorillanest.com/
Raaaah!
The first, and still the original, the tideway slug slithered onto our screens. Obviously then Grandpa Lush then appeared back in the 1990's to do his bit. Now, as the kepper of all things Lush, I have made friends with The Gorilla.
He lives in a nest, just outside Molesey, on the Thames. He tells me that MBC are very excited about coming to visit us this weekend.
http://www.thegorillanest.com/
Raaaah!
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Slightly Disturbing
(Kindly borrowed from your friend and mine - The Slug)
Taken from a Times interview with Katherine Grainger which uses her criminology PhD as its peg:
"It was while studying for her master's degree that the common characteristics of psychopaths rang some bells.
"I had a diagnostic manual on various mental disorders at a training camp," Grainger said. "I read them out and someone said, 'No way, that's so like our coach.' It became striking that people in sport had a lot of the same traits -obsessive, perfectionist, single-minded, ruthless, aware that their behaviour is affecting other people but not being bothered about it.
I'm not saying our coach will go out and murder us tomorrow, but extreme forms of behaviour are what we are all about."
Hmmmmm-
Taken from a Times interview with Katherine Grainger which uses her criminology PhD as its peg:
"It was while studying for her master's degree that the common characteristics of psychopaths rang some bells.
"I had a diagnostic manual on various mental disorders at a training camp," Grainger said. "I read them out and someone said, 'No way, that's so like our coach.' It became striking that people in sport had a lot of the same traits -obsessive, perfectionist, single-minded, ruthless, aware that their behaviour is affecting other people but not being bothered about it.
I'm not saying our coach will go out and murder us tomorrow, but extreme forms of behaviour are what we are all about."
Hmmmmm-
Your draw...
The draw for this weekend shenanigans is up.
BAR 2005 Draw
So much for entering the Mixed 8's in Elite to avoid any competition!
BAR 2005 Draw
So much for entering the Mixed 8's in Elite to avoid any competition!
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Jewel in the Crown?
The rumour mill has confirmed that CBRC could be guilty of fielding a "ringer" in their recent womens S3 8 at Oxford...
With the crown of S3 winners on top of their heads, it has come to light that one of our new members has a Henley medal stuffed under her bed!
Lets hope this is the first of many, Lucy.
With the crown of S3 winners on top of their heads, it has come to light that one of our new members has a Henley medal stuffed under her bed!
Lets hope this is the first of many, Lucy.
Three in a row? Surely not...
Imagine Mrs Lush's delight to see her favourite crew make it to the final again at Oxford last weekend.
Martina, Jo, Zoe and Rona have started to make a habit of it...
Suffice to say, let's hope your first bit of silverware has Bristol written on it!
Good luck
Martina, Jo, Zoe and Rona have started to make a habit of it...
Suffice to say, let's hope your first bit of silverware has Bristol written on it!
Good luck
Monday, August 22, 2005
City of Oxford Regatta: Exhibit A
My Lord, members of the jury, I put it to you that the defendant is in fact innocent, and is the victim of an elaborate set up.
She was part of a well trained, elite crew of rowers who merely attempted to do their best at the City of Oxford regatta. The accused was not only seated, but involved in an extreme form of exercise, when the incident happened...
As clearly shown on this piece of video evidenceLink the white bird in question was guitly of an attack on our vegetarian defendant - not the other way round!
The fact that the bird, shall we call it a "swan", failed to resurface after the incident is just unfortunate! Shame we couldn't make the most of it for supper...
She was part of a well trained, elite crew of rowers who merely attempted to do their best at the City of Oxford regatta. The accused was not only seated, but involved in an extreme form of exercise, when the incident happened...
As clearly shown on this piece of video evidence
The fact that the bird, shall we call it a "swan", failed to resurface after the incident is just unfortunate! Shame we couldn't make the most of it for supper...
CBRC Annual Ball 2005
Now I was pretty sure that the amount of cider being consumed in the Lush household wasn't affecting my intelligence, razor sharp wit, or sporting apathy. However, I am pretty sure that I've been drunk at a CBRC Ball already this year?
Nevertheless, I'm not one for shying away from another Sambuccathon, and was delighted to hear that the (2nd?) CBRC Annual Ball 2005 is due to be held on the last weekend of September, and that tickets will be going on sale very soon.
Ruth is organising, and will be putting posters up soon. So check the diary, dry clean any dodgy staines from the dress/DJ, and prepare yourself for another night of frenzied dancing.
You aint seen nothin yet...!
Nevertheless, I'm not one for shying away from another Sambuccathon, and was delighted to hear that the (2nd?) CBRC Annual Ball 2005 is due to be held on the last weekend of September, and that tickets will be going on sale very soon.
Ruth is organising, and will be putting posters up soon. So check the diary, dry clean any dodgy staines from the dress/DJ, and prepare yourself for another night of frenzied dancing.
You aint seen nothin yet...!
Post Regatta Drinks
Following all the hard work, drinks will be in a new venue after the regatta on Sunday.
The time: 8pm
The place: Sloanes, Whiteladies Rd
The 1st round on: James Young
Be warned - Gurt Lush and Randy Lush will be attending...
The time: 8pm
The place: Sloanes, Whiteladies Rd
The 1st round on: James Young
Be warned - Gurt Lush and Randy Lush will be attending...
Sign of the Times
A big congratulations to our Club Skipper for the erection of our new banners and signs around Albion Dockside. I am sure you will agree that it looks fantastic. Now you will be asked to pay hommage to our new slogan - "Rowing through the city, for the people of Bristol".
It did get me thinking that maybe we should help some of the other water users to get their slogans sorted, and get some signage up:
The Swan Lady
"Moaning at people, throughout the city of Bristol"
The Sunday Pleasure Boaters
"Washing down rowers, and not giving a toss what speed we do through the city"
The Sailing Club
"Steering where ever the wind takes us in the city of Bristol"
Canoe Club
"Paddling in camoflage under the cover of darkness, in the city of Bristol
"
We love them all really...
Feel free to suggest any others
It did get me thinking that maybe we should help some of the other water users to get their slogans sorted, and get some signage up:
The Swan Lady
"Moaning at people, throughout the city of Bristol"
The Sunday Pleasure Boaters
"Washing down rowers, and not giving a toss what speed we do through the city"
The Sailing Club
"Steering where ever the wind takes us in the city of Bristol"
Canoe Club
"Paddling in camoflage under the cover of darkness, in the city of Bristol
"
We love them all really...
Feel free to suggest any others
Your regatta needs you...!
You will all have had emails from our illustrious regatta chairman, Stu Castle over the last couple of weeks.
However, a there are still a few tasks that need allocating, so please get in touch and help out where you can.
The draw will take place in the next 24hrs - so watch this space.
However, a there are still a few tasks that need allocating, so please get in touch and help out where you can.
The draw will take place in the next 24hrs - so watch this space.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Classic footage of Brian
Whilst rummaging through my collection of Beta Max tapes last night, I was lucky enough to stumble across some footage of Brian Stephens first trip to Henley Royal Regatta.
HRR 1965
(You may have to enter your details - but it is worth it!)
HRR 1965
(You may have to enter your details - but it is worth it!)
Lard Boys RIP
Mrs Lush has pointed out to me in recent months how the mens squad appears to have halved in weight whilst under Rhiannon's new and improved regime.
This effect appears to have not gone unnoticed elsewhere in our beautiful city, and has lead to our most recent invitation...
In between fits of giggles our long term Club Secretary presented me with the invitation to put forward candidates to join "Butlers in the Buff". For those of you not so familiar with the service:
www.butlersinthebuff.co.uk
The Club Sec has suggested that an "in-house" sub-committee should be formed to assess all likely entrants!
Volunteers please...
This effect appears to have not gone unnoticed elsewhere in our beautiful city, and has lead to our most recent invitation...
In between fits of giggles our long term Club Secretary presented me with the invitation to put forward candidates to join "Butlers in the Buff". For those of you not so familiar with the service:
www.butlersinthebuff.co.uk
The Club Sec has suggested that an "in-house" sub-committee should be formed to assess all likely entrants!
Volunteers please...
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
New Boats
After careful consideration, Messrs Lush & Lush have been appointed as official boat-makers to CBRC.
Whilst our track-record is not exactly long and accomplished, we have managed a massive crash weight gain during our most recent project, which I am sure you will agree is pretty good.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4157182.stm
Next season CBRC will be sponsored by Walls and No More Nails.
Whilst our track-record is not exactly long and accomplished, we have managed a massive crash weight gain during our most recent project, which I am sure you will agree is pretty good.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4157182.stm
Next season CBRC will be sponsored by Walls and No More Nails.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Want to come to Curry Club?
Next time you are running low on supplies whilst returning to the boat house, just give the Royal Navy a call:
A nice chianti please
A nice chianti please
Bring on the big guns!
Following news of the recent up-turn in England's performances, one of the world's all-time-greats has made himself available for selection.
http://images.thesun.co.uk/picture/0,,2005370008,00.jpg
What a legend!
http://images.thesun.co.uk/picture/0,,2005370008,00.jpg
What a legend!
Monday, August 15, 2005
Check out the size of those lungs!
Not an exclamation from a passing men's crew, but the future of international rowing... A recent study has proven that you'll need plenty of room up-top:
"Doctors were surprised when they found that Pinsent had a lung capacity of 8½ litres, 2 litres more than his longtime rowing partner Sir Steve Redgrave. At more than twice the normal volume, it was thought to be the biggest lung capacity in Britain and a key factor in Pinsent’s pull to victory in Athens last year.
Now Josh West, a 6ft 10in former geochemistry student at Cambridge University, who took part in four Oxford and Cambridge boat races and is a British hopeful for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, has been measured with a lung capacity of 8.9 litres.
Peter Shakespeare, performance development manager for British rowing, said: “We are looking for people who have got something better than even Redgrave and Pinsent. We measure between the ages of 16 and 18 for height, arm span, endurance and strength.
“But only one in 10,000 people have the physiological aspects needed for rowing, swimming or cycling."
We could just try and build our own Olympian - Steve's feet, Dom's forearms, Morgan's headband etc...
Any suggestions welcome!
Here's a link to the full article:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,176-1734600,00.html
"Doctors were surprised when they found that Pinsent had a lung capacity of 8½ litres, 2 litres more than his longtime rowing partner Sir Steve Redgrave. At more than twice the normal volume, it was thought to be the biggest lung capacity in Britain and a key factor in Pinsent’s pull to victory in Athens last year.
Now Josh West, a 6ft 10in former geochemistry student at Cambridge University, who took part in four Oxford and Cambridge boat races and is a British hopeful for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, has been measured with a lung capacity of 8.9 litres.
Peter Shakespeare, performance development manager for British rowing, said: “We are looking for people who have got something better than even Redgrave and Pinsent. We measure between the ages of 16 and 18 for height, arm span, endurance and strength.
“But only one in 10,000 people have the physiological aspects needed for rowing, swimming or cycling."
We could just try and build our own Olympian - Steve's feet, Dom's forearms, Morgan's headband etc...
Any suggestions welcome!
Here's a link to the full article:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,176-1734600,00.html
Friday, August 12, 2005
Wildlife in Docks Shocker!
You may have already read the front page of the Evening Post which tells of a seal in the docks...
The Gurts were on high alert last night to see if we could see it.
Amongst the many crews out on the water we only managed to see:
A very hairy animal - yeti? (lat. folicus bathus)
A large white thing - beached whale? (lat. biggus crushus)
A shiny headed thing - lesser haired monkey? (lat. parkera robbus)
A slightly ruddy thing - red monkey? (lat. fattus crofta)
The search continues...
The Gurts were on high alert last night to see if we could see it.
Amongst the many crews out on the water we only managed to see:
A very hairy animal - yeti? (lat. folicus bathus)
A large white thing - beached whale? (lat. biggus crushus)
A shiny headed thing - lesser haired monkey? (lat. parkera robbus)
A slightly ruddy thing - red monkey? (lat. fattus crofta)
The search continues...
Bristol & Avon Regatta - 28th August
Message from Stu, your regatta chairman:
"It is the Bristol regatta on the 28th of this month. As usual it will not go ahead without the help of the club. I am sure that most of you have helped out before and may have a preference to what you would like to do on the day so hear is a list of jobs.
Set up team:- Start at 07:00 put up tents and prepare club
Car park monitors:- Tell competitors were to go
Landing and launching boat monitors:- help boats on and off the water
Start helpers:- hold boats on the start line
BBQ:- What do you think you have to do? (Oooo! - ed)
Cake tent:- Fatten up the opposition
Clearing up team:- Starts at 18:00 till site is clear
This year there will be no help from the WI at the cake stand so it will be up to us to do all the baking as well as the sandwiches. The sandwiches will have to be done on the Saturday before the regatta I will get all the ingredients. If you are unable to help out the club on the day of the regatta then baking a cake is a good way to help out.
For the jobs it will be first to reply will have the job until they are all taken if you are late replying then I will just find you a job myself. It goes without saying that if you are rowing at the regatta that you will be a helper at some time in the day but if there are some people who can help on the day that are not rowing please tell me.
This event is a money spinner for the club as well as a chance to show the club off in a good light. It will not go ahead with out your help."
Roger, over and out.
"It is the Bristol regatta on the 28th of this month. As usual it will not go ahead without the help of the club. I am sure that most of you have helped out before and may have a preference to what you would like to do on the day so hear is a list of jobs.
Set up team:- Start at 07:00 put up tents and prepare club
Car park monitors:- Tell competitors were to go
Landing and launching boat monitors:- help boats on and off the water
Start helpers:- hold boats on the start line
BBQ:- What do you think you have to do? (Oooo! - ed)
Cake tent:- Fatten up the opposition
Clearing up team:- Starts at 18:00 till site is clear
This year there will be no help from the WI at the cake stand so it will be up to us to do all the baking as well as the sandwiches. The sandwiches will have to be done on the Saturday before the regatta I will get all the ingredients. If you are unable to help out the club on the day of the regatta then baking a cake is a good way to help out.
For the jobs it will be first to reply will have the job until they are all taken if you are late replying then I will just find you a job myself. It goes without saying that if you are rowing at the regatta that you will be a helper at some time in the day but if there are some people who can help on the day that are not rowing please tell me.
This event is a money spinner for the club as well as a chance to show the club off in a good light. It will not go ahead with out your help."
Roger, over and out.
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Getting warmed up
My cousin Reet was ambling along Welsh Back last night when he claims to have seen Stu Castle warming up for the October social.
As we all know, Stu has a certain ability throughout the Autumn period for attracting birds, and his early work was clearly demonstrated last night when a seagull hit him squarely on the head - mid-paddle!
Looking forward to the social, to see the full set of skills...
As we all know, Stu has a certain ability throughout the Autumn period for attracting birds, and his early work was clearly demonstrated last night when a seagull hit him squarely on the head - mid-paddle!
Looking forward to the social, to see the full set of skills...
Oh, the sacrifice...!
Imagine my delight as I flicked through my copy of Regatta this week, only to find - a story about my beloved Bristol.
So in I went...
"Off to bordeaux, blah, blah, blah"
"Twinning regatta, international competition, blah, blah, blah"
"Gave up the chance to race at Henley...." !!!
Who are they trying to fool!?!
So in I went...
"Off to bordeaux, blah, blah, blah"
"Twinning regatta, international competition, blah, blah, blah"
"Gave up the chance to race at Henley...." !!!
Who are they trying to fool!?!
Thursday, August 04, 2005
A Bridge Too Far?
The planning consultation process for Redcliffe identifies TWO new
footbridges over the harbour in Welshback and Temple
Back:
www.askbristol.com/
Look under Current Issues)
For what it might be worth, you can register on this
site & have your say about this!
Do take the survey, and add your comments about the
footbridge idea being BAD (unless you like being
gobbed on / having bricks heaved at you by kids!).
Cheers,
Concerned of CBRC.
footbridges over the harbour in Welshback and Temple
Back:
www.askbristol.com/
Look under Current Issues)
For what it might be worth, you can register on this
site & have your say about this!
Do take the survey, and add your comments about the
footbridge idea being BAD (unless you like being
gobbed on / having bricks heaved at you by kids!).
Cheers,
Concerned of CBRC.
BOATHOUSE TIDY UP DAY - Saturday 6th August
Apart from the usual photographs, my inbox has been over run with emails from our Club Captain.
So, if you didn't know before - there is a Clubhouse Maintenance Day this Saturday 6th August, and you are required.
Things kick off at 9.30, when rowing will be stopped.
Please turn up and do your bit, there's plenty to do.
So, if you didn't know before - there is a Clubhouse Maintenance Day this Saturday 6th August, and you are required.
Things kick off at 9.30, when rowing will be stopped.
Please turn up and do your bit, there's plenty to do.
Mens Squad Dinner 2005
We are pleased to announce that "Mr and Mrs Lush will be pleased to accept your cordial inviation to the Mens Squad Dinner 2005."
The fourth annual dinner will be held in the usual venue, Hullaballoo's on Whiteladies Rd, on 15th October. The Pre-Dinner drinks will be held in Henry Africa's where coctails will be compulsory, from 7pm.
The after-dinner antics will follow a similar format to last year, whereby the Men's Captain will be placed in a wheelie-bin outside the restaurant. This will be shortly followed by his departure for home, whilst trying to find his sense of humour!
Please contact "Filthy" Phil Chambers if you wish to attend.
The fourth annual dinner will be held in the usual venue, Hullaballoo's on Whiteladies Rd, on 15th October. The Pre-Dinner drinks will be held in Henry Africa's where coctails will be compulsory, from 7pm.
The after-dinner antics will follow a similar format to last year, whereby the Men's Captain will be placed in a wheelie-bin outside the restaurant. This will be shortly followed by his departure for home, whilst trying to find his sense of humour!
Please contact "Filthy" Phil Chambers if you wish to attend.
Commando Challenge 2005 - 23rd October
My cousin Randy Lush, who is in the Marines, has asked if we could get a team together for the Commando Challenge.
Coming from the Forest of Dean, the Lush Family have always been used to rolling around in the mud - but now its your chance.
The event is due to take place on 23rd October 2005, over a 7 mile course comprising a 2 mile run, a 3 mile obstacle course and then a 2 mile run. You will have the joy of experiencing such obstacles as "Be Gentle With Me" and "Get Stuck In" (sounds like just another CBRC social!).
http://www.commandochallenge.co.uk/
Entry fees are £10 per person, but you also have to raise £20 per person in sponsorship.
So, if you want to spend a week in October washing the mud out of your hair (apart from Steve), then email russell_dot_crofts at knightfrank dot com.
Coming from the Forest of Dean, the Lush Family have always been used to rolling around in the mud - but now its your chance.
The event is due to take place on 23rd October 2005, over a 7 mile course comprising a 2 mile run, a 3 mile obstacle course and then a 2 mile run. You will have the joy of experiencing such obstacles as "Be Gentle With Me" and "Get Stuck In" (sounds like just another CBRC social!).
http://www.commandochallenge.co.uk/
Entry fees are £10 per person, but you also have to raise £20 per person in sponsorship.
So, if you want to spend a week in October washing the mud out of your hair (apart from Steve), then email russell_dot_crofts at knightfrank dot com.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Swimming World Championships 2005: Part 2
The GB squad have had a tough time of things over the last couple of weeks in Montreal:
http://www.montreal2005.org
So last night, Stu Castle decided he was going to help with the squad's lack of strength in depth ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2006, and went out in a single scull.
Right on cue, at the appropriate distance, he rolled the boat and decided to return to base whilst rehearsing the 50m freestyle!
http://www.montreal2005.org
So last night, Stu Castle decided he was going to help with the squad's lack of strength in depth ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2006, and went out in a single scull.
Right on cue, at the appropriate distance, he rolled the boat and decided to return to base whilst rehearsing the 50m freestyle!
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