Just A Little Chilly

I popped down to the boathouse at lunchtime today...

All I can say is, make sure you wear plenty of layers!

Brrr...

Does My Bum Look Big In This?

True to form, none of my scientific mates have given up their quest to answer some of those burning questions, and remain hard at it over the Christmas period.

In an effort to finally determine what lycra does for you, my friends at Herriot Watt University have spent their time photographing bums.

I am looking forward to the practical element of the research!

Splash proof?

There was some talk over the festive period about a flying visit by former CBRC member Alex Cawthorne (AKA Alice).

Word has it that conditions in the pub were particularly testing, so much so that he had to wear a gillet (with Leander emblazoned on it - obviously!). If past performance is anything to go by, he wore it to ensure his usual amount of spillage didn't soak into his jeans!

Good to see you Alice!

SALE NOW ON!

Now is your chance to get online and secure next season's dodgy coloured kit. The sales are well and truly on:

Godfrey Sale

JL Racing Sale

Powerhouse Special Offers

Rock The Boat Clearance Zone

Raymond Sims

Happy Shopping!

Gurt the Guinea Pig

Honestly, all these years of practice and the only bit of research that I get involved in says there's no cure...

Well I don't believe them!

The experts reckon there's no evidence of a cure for hangovers. In my experience any of the following might work:

- a bit of slap and tickle with Gurtrude
- a cheeky half of Thatchers
- a double bacon roll at Brunel's Buttery
- a quick dip in the Docks

Happy experimenting!

Happy Christmas To The Birds!

Not to be outdone, here's a photo of me in my younger years...

Happy Christmas My Darling Birds - prepare yourself for "mistletoe Moment" when I catch up with you in 2006!

Big Luvvin
Gurt
xxxxxxx

Happy Christmas To The Boys!

Boys,

I wish you all a very happy christmas, and many wins in 2006.

Don't eat all the pies!

Love

Gurtrude

x

Stuck for Xmas Present Ideas?

Just when you think you are completely lost for ideas, I have launched my "Lush Present Search Service".

Only yesterday I was asked by your friend and mine, James Young, to help find something for his beloved Jihan.

Presents like these are hard to find!

Lush FM

For those of you that are stateside over the festive period, please take the opportunity to tune into my new speciality radio show on LushFM.

We will be playing all the finest tunes from the West Country, combined with a little bit of informal chat about my hobbies - cider (Sexy), birds (Sensual) and rowing (Smooth).

Don't touch that dial (or my pint)!

Tell Me Something I Don't Know!

My friends at Rutgers University, USA have confirmed that I am clearly the best catch in town... something you all knew already!

They have determined that the better your dancefloor moves, the more attractive you appear.

Ladies... prepare yourself for The Lush!


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4550000.stm

Watch out for the birds...

Nevermind pushing off, you want to watch out on Saturday nights...

http://www.ara-rowing.org/news/051027_birdflu.php

Crush Calculator Speaks...

Well, I have had an unprecedented response to the Crush Calculator! All those little secrets are sitting neatly in my hotmail inbox - but as gesture of goodwill my finger has just hit the delete key!

Never fear though - I wouldn't do it without imparting a few of the treasures:

First Reply - Red Squirrel
Crush 1: Stuart Castle

Most Spoof Responses - Steve Bathurst
Crush 1: Rhiannon
Crush 2: George
Crush 3: My Left Hand

Best Genuine Response 1 - Sarah H
Crush 1: Neil Bromwich
Crush 2: Marcus Mumford
Crush 3: Steve Bathurst

Best Genuine Response 2 - Jo Ross
Crush 1: Scott Dunbar

The No Surprises Response - Crusher
Crush 1: The Concept II Model C

Best Fantasy Response 1 - Jane Green
Crush 1: Pete Vallance
Crush 2: Brian Stevens
Crush 3: Phil Barton

Best Fantasy Response 2 - Rhiannon Turner
Crush 1: George

And in a demonstration of her undying love, Rachel Wright put Morgan's name in 3 times!

Aaah...

Head of the Avon Gorge

It's that time of year again...

Time to work off all those mince pies, and pints of mulled wine.

Come and have a go at one of the most picturesque races you'll ever do (and one of the longest!)

The good old days....

The internet's not only good for finding pages such as crush-o-meters, and other useless rowing info, but also pictures from the days gone by of some of our members....

The latest one I have stumbled across is our very own Mr Crofts. Not only does this picture show him with a full head of flowing hair, but also a nice little number from the height of 70's fashion. I am told that no one was allowed near him when smoking due to the fire risk of the 100% man made fibres used...

Crush-o-meter

This is great!

I have put Gurtrude's name in here, and it has told me that we are 85% compatible. I reckon after a couple of ciders we are 100% compatible.

Give it a go!

www.crushcalculator.com

Seat racing? No thanks, I'll try sofa racing

I had overheard that the inclement weather paid havoc with the availability for seat racing on Sunday morning??

The numbers of those available to take part took a bit of a dive initially. But normal service was resumed when it was announced that seat racing was cancelled!!

Then everyone was available.

You gotta love that - it was minging out there!

(Don't shoot me - it was only what I was told!)

Head Racing Results

Again, I have been lazy!

Too much time spent smooching with Gurtrude during this festive period has left me horribly off the pace as far as racing goes.

So for Wycliffe the following crews should be bathed is ass's milk, and then rubbed down with coconut butter for their sterling efforts:

Big shiny first place medals for Sen 2 4+ and the Sen 2 1x

A slightly less shiny second place medal (?) for W sen 4 4+

The picture isn't quite so clear for Exeter (much like the day), but again the following should be pampered within an inch of their lives:

Big shiny first place pots for Sen C 2X, Sen C 4x, Sen A 4-

Bravo!

The best bouncy castle

Sorry about my lack of clarity over the last couple of days - I have been abroad buying something within which to house my favourite hobby.

I am just trying to find somewhere to house it on the docks:

http://www.airquee.co.uk/pub/

Spy Shot

So here we are deep in the undergrowth to observe the Red Squirrel in its natural habitat. Note the bar environment, the presence of alcohol, and fellow CBRC members in close proximity.

Never before have we seen the presence of the fake gold boobs in the wild.

Intriguing...

Nice Knockers

Well OK, I didn't exactly lose all of the photos - but I think this is in the public interest.

Maybe it is time to start a caption competition?

Disco Dancing

I have been furnished with a whole series of photos charting the progress of Monday night.

Depicted below is a man and woman starting out on a voyage of discovery...

As they swung themselves round the pole, so fewer clothes were involved, and some plastic toys introduced!


I think I'll "lose" the rest of the photos... Well maybe just the ones of Baggy!

spotted!

At last he has come out...

All these years as a covert tweed wearer, Mr Beever finally overcame his fears and joined us all on Monday in his natty little 3-piece number!

Here he is today modelling his CBRC winter collection, ahead of Sunday's racing.

Late night rendez-vous

I have heard a rumour that after everyone had gone home on Monday night, there was a knock at the door at Chez Bromwich.

Now any normal single bloke would think "who on earth wants me at this time of the morning?"

Little did he know that his toned body and cutting wit had attracted one of CBRC's finest fillies.

He is mute about her identity, but informers talk of him "popping off to get comfortable" in the bathroom, in preparation for a long night. Imagine his disappointment when he returned to the lounge to find nothing but the front door swinging in the breeze...

I sent Gurtrude round to counsel him earlier - he really is very upset - and she found a couple of what I can only think are calling cards.


I'm keeping my eyes peeled for her identity.... its a mystery?

Get 'em off

So Mr Bromwich was having a little tidy-up at his Palace yesterday morning, and in the bathroom he comes across Cinderella's Slipper.

Well, when I say Cinderella's Slipper, what I meant to say was A Fine Young Lady's Tights!

Stunned into silence, Neil has phoned Gurt Confidential HelpLine (0800 tellmeyourgossip) to try and find the owner.

So, the hunt has started...

If that was you, don't think you can run, don't think you can hide, Gurt is on your tail!

I will find out what you were up to in there, and with whom!

Nice Turrets!

I hear that the recently featured "Red Squirrel" has acquired a strong interest in the architecture of the middle ages.

Her new hobby showed itself on Monday night with close up inspection of a Castle, down a dark alley in Clifton...

Word is she paid particular attention to his portcullis!

Full Bore Rant

All I can say is, if you ever think about giving it up - make sure you've got something else to put your energies into or you'll get earache...

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article331071.ece

Mr Gay UK Mincing Marathon 2005

I have recently recieved pictures of this quietly publicised event, that took place along the beachfront at Brighton last weekend.
The winning prize was a weekend for two in Kavos, with free white muscle vests, leather trousers and peaked caps.

Anyone recognise the winner?