With the men's squad dinner this evening, it's time for a quick trip down memory lane for all those stay at home types. Here, for your delectation, is a small slice of what went on after the Head of the River cancellation in March.
Gurt is reliably informed that not only were all participants willing and able to take part, but that they suffered no lasting ill effects from the experience.
Half a mars bar & a copy of last night's Evening Post to whoever can name all the observers who can be heard in the background giggling at the plight of our cheerful little Beever. Time to be named and shamed.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
How 'British' are you?!?
Came across this little bit of British Bureaucracy gone mad
The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British". Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain. The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world. The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.
It is to be hoped that common sense prevails If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British". Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain. The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world. The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.
It is to be hoped that common sense prevails If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
A Death
Message From Pete.....
Some of you may know that my Great Aunt passed away a few weeks ago. I spent some time with her at her death bed, where I promised to name a boat after her dearest friend, the late Bibbi Boatt (the famous Kazakhstani international sculler).
My aunt met Bibbi in her university days, where Bibbi was known as 'Bali Fast' Boatt. I am not sure whether this was a reference to her way with men or her sculling skill. Apparently some years later, my aunt travelled with Bibbi to the Soviet Rowing Champs, where they encountered that famous Russian supremo - Paulaurarmoff, in his prime, and another conquest for Bibbi. Bibbi Boatt had many grand-children, many of whom were impressive rowers; we all recall the Kazakhstani eight in the Olympics in the eighties, and of course there is her famous grandson Borat .
Marcus will be officiating on Sunday with the boat naming ceremony, and the one minutes silence.
Pete
Some of you may know that my Great Aunt passed away a few weeks ago. I spent some time with her at her death bed, where I promised to name a boat after her dearest friend, the late Bibbi Boatt (the famous Kazakhstani international sculler).
My aunt met Bibbi in her university days, where Bibbi was known as 'Bali Fast' Boatt. I am not sure whether this was a reference to her way with men or her sculling skill. Apparently some years later, my aunt travelled with Bibbi to the Soviet Rowing Champs, where they encountered that famous Russian supremo - Paulaurarmoff, in his prime, and another conquest for Bibbi. Bibbi Boatt had many grand-children, many of whom were impressive rowers; we all recall the Kazakhstani eight in the Olympics in the eighties, and of course there is her famous grandson Borat .
Marcus will be officiating on Sunday with the boat naming ceremony, and the one minutes silence.
Pete
Monday, September 24, 2007
Crazy Fools
The thought of 31 miles sat in a rowing boat on a pretty much straight piece of drainage ditch between Boston and Lincon is not my idea of fun, but it obviously sounds like a good idea to some of us...
Message from David "walls look a bit dreary" Kearley follows!
Myself, David Cranstoun-Plemming, Billy, and John Thwaites entered and won our class and broke the course record for a novice quad with a time of 3:52 over the 31 miles or 50k for those who like metric.
So, City of Bristol has taken on clubs from all over the UK, Wales and Scotland included, beat them and shown what we can achieve. A very special mention must go to Nicole Fellows who drove all the way up and supported us providing drinks and encouragement all along the course, we couldn't have done it without her.
Our hands kill and I personally have booked myself in for re-constructive bum surgery.
You won't get any sympathy from me - if you are foolish enough to enter, then you deserve sore hands and arse!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Private Ads
Would you believe it? Not content with being the resident HoneyMonster it seems that a certain Gentleman of the Club has branched out into the horticultural scene.
Gurt knows of at least one 'happy' and now tomato-less customer already, who when asked about the work carried out commented: "It's like acid. The poor little blighters never stood a chance."
Gurt knows of at least one 'happy' and now tomato-less customer already, who when asked about the work carried out commented: "It's like acid. The poor little blighters never stood a chance."
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Fill in the Blanks
Well, OK it has nearly been a week since the half marathon. I have got some times, but I think some of the runners must have been running under other names. (cannot guarantee 100% correctness - especially if you have a common name!)
So here goes - if missing and you want it shown for general consumption, then post a comment!
Chris Sparrow (in dog outfit) - 2:15 - well done - I bet it was hot in there!
Russ - 1:58
Jo (Mrs Russ) - 1:35
Gav - 1:51
Marcus - 1:26 - Ousted
Rob McKenzie - 1:21 - Fastest so far
Jane - 1:42
Neil - 1:42
Colin - 2:07
Alex Chenery - 1:37
Malcom Cambell-Ritchie - 1:36
Philip Denny - 1:44
Nick Baker - 1:55
Katy - 1:59
Mrs Baggy - ?
Dr Jones - ?
Sam Bailey - ?
Beever - ?
Sniffer - ?
So here goes - if missing and you want it shown for general consumption, then post a comment!
Chris Sparrow (in dog outfit) - 2:15 - well done - I bet it was hot in there!
Russ - 1:58
Jo (Mrs Russ) - 1:35
Gav - 1:51
Marcus - 1:26 - Ousted
Rob McKenzie - 1:21 - Fastest so far
Jane - 1:42
Neil - 1:42
Colin - 2:07
Alex Chenery - 1:37
Malcom Cambell-Ritchie - 1:36
Philip Denny - 1:44
Nick Baker - 1:55
Katy - 1:59
Mrs Baggy - ?
Dr Jones - ?
Sam Bailey - ?
Beever - ?
Sniffer - ?
The Sparrow Dog....?
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