Record money raised in this year’s Care 4 Kids Sponsored Bike Ride

by Paul Baker

We counted them out and sort-of counted them back in again! Ninety-three (yes, 93) bike riders met at Henry J Beans at 8.00 a.m. on Saturday morning, September 16th to participate in the Third Annual Jesters “Care 4 kids” Sponsored Bike Ride. This year the numbers tripled, indicating that the event has the momentum to become an annual fixture.

93 bikers set out from Henry J Bean’s at 8:00 a.m. for the 3rd Annual Jesters Care 4 Kids Sponsored Bike Ride. Photo JccG

The ride this year, around the Maprachan Reservoir was an idyllic route with no hills. All shapes, sizes, sexes (we even had a Kim) and ages were represented on the ride, and were even blessed with idyllic weather.

The riders set off from HJB’s under Jester and police escort at a slow controlled pace to ensure maximum safety and visibility until Naklua. But once over those lights, the turbo’s kicked in. Bikes aren’t meant to go that fast!

Jack and Kim made it! Photo JccG

Other than a couple of minor(ish) prangs, all the riders made it back in, from the winning time of 1 hour 31 minutes and 20 seconds to the last time of three hours and 5 minutes. And that included a stop off at the local. The net result: 470,000 baht raised for charity, 93 sore back-sides.

Results

Most sponsor money raised: Kim Fletcher (143,000 baht)

Winner: Herman Verhoeven

Second: Khun Weechan

Third: Khun Sangaa

First lady: Anne Verhoeven (from the fit family!)

The riders still in a pack after the first 5 kilometres. Photo JccG

First family (on one bike): Ryan Watkins

Nice one geezer award: Jon Wilson (donated the 10,000 baht winning time prize back to the charity for free beer!)

Best quote: “I’ve lost my wife, she’s not back yet” (whilst walking unconcerned to the beer tent!)

Second best quote: “I can see Bangkok from here” - Ryan King whilst flying through the air.

Pattaya students compete in the 18th Annual Inter School Games

The finals of the annual Inter School athletic competition involving all 10 of Pattaya’s city schools was held on September 8th at the City School #7 athletic field.

A gala parade kicked off the finals of the 2000 games

The games began on August 16th.

The annual athletic competition promoting athletic competition and healthy activity has been held in Pattaya and municipalities throughout the Kingdom since 1983.

Over 2,000 students competed in football, volleyball, takraw, table tennis and running events, with both girls and boys competing against each other in the different events.

Pattaya’s Mayor Pairat Suttithamrongsawat presided over the opening ceremony for the final games as marching bands from each school paraded on to the field. A full crowd of proud parents were in the stands watching and cheering on the students.

PH3 Run 862

Run number 862 began at a very pretty spot in Phoenix Country Club. There was a noticeably reduced number of hashers for this run.

Perhaps the problem was the hare - Glasshopper. I was told that he had hared some of the worst runs in the history of the Pattaya hash. Had the prospect of another abomination of a run kept loyal hashers away? Were they too knackered to contemplate another Grasshopper disaster?

New shoes were christened and the hare described the run as a pleasant country stroll! The hare started the run with a check in the middle of the circle and the FRBs sped off followed by the usual stragglers and then came Dr Pinkie, Compost Heap and his sidekick Screwdriver.

The run was a good length and took us through some interesting terrain. Cow dung in abundance was provided by the weirdest looking cows I have ever seen. Thorn bushes, paddy fields and some more thorn bushes made the run interesting! Gooey mud and more thorns kept us going ouch! Plenty of on on’s were shouted after the lecture from the GM - Chicken Fellow on good team spirit! and looking after each other in the field. Did you hear that Neville?

The route took us through some very long grass and some interesting obstacles and more thorns!

A good run it was decided. Glasshopper redeemed himself for now. Loyal hashers can return next Monday.

Chicken Fellow called the circle in the absence of our bad RA Sir Airhead and announced that 3 hashers were missing, presumed alive. The circle all looked at “bad man” Neville Fud Fr but his girl was safely in.

Chicken Fellow said that it was only Dr Pinkie, Compost Heap and Screwdriver that were missing and that no one gave a crap about them anyway and so the fun continued.

The raffle was done by Ewok who was having a terrible time getting her words out. The force was not with her tonight. The usual selection of shirts, hats and condoms was won by girls.

The first to get the ice treatment was Glasshopper, who was officially forgiven and his run was given a resounding thumbs up.

Boy George and Obe Wan were next on the ice; both were celebrating their birthdays. Ewok gave her Jedi Knight a birthday cake and a French stick. I thought that apple pies were in fashion these days, or is that limited to the Americans? We all sang a hearty happy birthday to them both.

Boy George was humiliated by his sister who told us all about ‘Wor Derek’ which means (for those non speakers of the old English dialect called Geordie) ‘Our Derek’ and his fetish for whipping little girls’ bottoms with burning string. Anne declined to get her own back when given the chance! Shame we like to see grown men cry.

The long suffering mother of Boy George was invited into the circle but declined to comment on the life of her son.

Dr Pinkie and crew made it back and whinged about lack of paper until it was pointed out that 73 hashers had made it in safely. They were given a good butt chilling to shut them up.

The GM was in good song as he sang the ugly song for his daughter Chicken Little who was returning to the U.K. - see you next year Jane.

Down Downs for virgins, returnees and leavers which passed without any excitement. Anniversaries for Fossil and Uncle Fester who have 450 and 300 runs under their belts and Chicken Fellow who also has 450 runs.

The Hash s@#t was dealt with. Is Finny still the Hash s@#t? Ah well he is from Belgium and must rate amongst the few famous Belgians - Can you name 5?

Boy George was joined on ice by Anne Nicholson who bared her bum and joined her brother on the ice - Good on you girl! Us British women show the rest how to do it with style. Is she the first female hasher to bare her bum on the ice? The GM Chicken Fellow serenaded Anne with a tuneful rendition of Barnacle Bill. Don’t give up your day job! Whoops I forgot you are a full time Dad for the Hash protege Chicken Nugget who keeps us entertained.

It was my turn to get a name as all scribes have to have a name. Thanks for the truly complimentary selection - Miss Tracker, Teachers Pet, Miss Blobby, Michelin Girl... It took a Belgian to suggest Naomi Campbell and so we added blind to their list of attributes when it was pointed out that I was neither 6 ft tall or black, Beautiful? - certainly.

BHC suggested Twiggy which is what I have ended up with - Thanks guys. Twiggy is an ancient old tart with saggy everything! It could have been far worse if Sir Airhead had been in charge or if Needle Dick had been suggesting names. He was conspicuous by his absence. Where were you Needle Dick? Have you permanently lost your Hash S@#t hat? Or did you want to avoid having me sit on your knee? The cold holy water was refreshing! And I really needed some of the Hash doctor’s medicine to warm me up - only someone knicked it! Was it returned to the good Doctor?

And so I continue to remove thorns from my butt and hope to see you all at the Jesters fare on Saturday at the Amari where I will be tattooing any part of anyone’s anatomy that they wish me to decorate and hopefully to raise some cash for some very special little kids.

On On Twiggy

Bernard boats large Ray

Ralf Bernard of the Atlantis Club Cafe’s “Pattaya Game Fishing Friends” took from the sea a beautiful 48 kilo (106 pound) Eagle Ray off Koh Kok on August 1st.

House of the Golden Coin takes four points

Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League

For the second week in a row only one team managed to win four points in the PSC Friday bowling league. The House of the Golden Coin team, captained by Mio, with Udom bowling and using one blind, still managed to sweep the Snowman team and move from fifth place into a tie for third.

The first place team Lewiinski’s played the second place team TQ 1 Bob and split the points at 2 to 2, preventing TQ 1 Bob from gaining in the points count.

Best games of the day were bowled by Egon (Cafe Kronborg) with a 205 and Mio (House of the Golden Coin) bowling a 201 game. Kran (Cafe Kronborg) knocked down the most pins of the day with a 547 series.

Team Standings Lewiinski’s TQ 1 Bob Cafe Ole House Of The Golden Coin VFW Post 9876 Snowman Cafe Kronborg Three Sisters

Points 26 - 14 23 - 17 21 - 19 21 - 19 20 - 20 19 - 21 17 - 23 13 - 27

18 Sep Results 2 - 2 2 - 2 1 - 3 4 - 0 2 - 2 0 - 4 2 - 2 3 - 1

Pattaya ‘Bush’ Hash House Harriers Run No. 1

Pleasure Dome wins battle of Titans

Pleasure Dome defeated Yorkie in week 9 of the Mickey Mouse Darts League in a battle for top of the table. Pleasure Dome now sits in first place, but is being closely hounded by Beer Put, Yorkie and Rising Sun, all of whom are just one game back and ready to pounce.

In other week 9 action, Beer Put earned their share of second place with a win over last place Devonshire. Rising Sun edged up into the 2nd place tie by taking match and beer over Mick’s Place. Palmer’s took match and beer from Cheers.

Ian still holds the league’s highest out to date, 138.

This week (22 Sep) sees Pleasure v Rising Sun, Mick’s Place v Beer Put, Devonshire v Cheers, and Palmer’s v Yorkie.

Week 9

	Won	Lost	B/L	U10s
Pleasure Dome Beer Put Yorkie Rising Sun Cheers Palmer’s Mick’s Place Devonshire	7 6 6 6 4 3 3 1	2 3 3 3 5 6 6 8	6 5 5 5 3 4 4 4	48 66 58 50 62 60 42 85

To all PSC Members - Message from the President

Dear Members,

Re: The Pattaya Sports Club Building Appeal

I have great pleasure in announcing that your Committee has launched the above appeal to take effect from 1st October 2000 and will run to 31st March 2001.

As you are no doubt aware approval was given at the Annual General Meeting of the Club to purchase land and build an administrative building and a budget was approved for this. We have now purchased the land consisting of 144 square wah situated off Pattaya 3rd Road adjacent to the Pattaya Golf Driving Range. Final plans are underway for the construction of the building.

Over the 20 years the Club has been in operation we have donated millions of baht to local charities and are continuing to do so even while we have undertaken this large expenditure for our own land and building. However, in order not to greatly deplete the Club’s cash funds your Committee has taken the decision to launch this Building Appeal to assist.

The Appeal:

1. The Club will accept pledges of donations on the prescribed form at its offices on Soi Diana.

2. The Appeal will run for a period of 6 months to allow for those who may wish to make monthly donations and most likely coincide with the completion of the building.

3. As well as donations from individual members the Club will greatly appreciate contributions from corporations and local businesses.

4. All donors to the PSC Building Appeal will receive recognition as follows:

4.1 Up to Baht 5,000 - certificate + receipt.

4.2 Baht 5,000 to Baht 10,000 - name inscribed on honour roll in new building + certificate + receipt.

4.3 Baht 10,000 to Baht 25,000 - name in gold on special honour roll in new building + certificate + receipt.

4.4 Baht 25,000 and over - individual plaque in new building + certificate + receipt.

4.5 Donors of materials and services will also be honoured in the new building.

4.6 All donors will be listed from time to time in the Pattaya Mail (subject to your approval).

We commend this project to you and thank all donors in advance for their generosity.

Pratheep Malhotra

President

Stephen Beard aces the eighth at Sriracha

PSC TAGGS... golf from The Haven

Friday, September 15 - Sriracha International Golf Club (Stableford)

1st: Malcolm Clare, 39 pts
2nd: Stephen Beard, 38 pts
3rd: Russell Finch, 37 pts

TAGGS Chairman Stephen Foster Beard scored 38 points and finished second to Malcolm Claire in Friday’s Stableford competition at Sriracha, but Stephen’s front nine total of 21 points included 5 points on the par 3 eighth hole. That’s the one where Mr. Beard hit a 5-wood 180 yards onto the green and into the hole. This was Stephen’s first hole-in-one and he can be forgiven if he got a little excited. He went double-double on the next two holes. Later, back at The Haven, Stephen cracked open a fine bottle of single malt and treated his fellow golfers to numerous free rounds.

Malcolm Clare came home with 22 points on the back nine to win the competition with a total of thirty-nine points. “The Snowman” is going have to get a new nickname. He didn’t have a single “8” (or worse) on his card.

In third place was Russell Finch with 37 points. Russell’s old nickname of “Pin High” has been retired at Russell’s request. However, his preferred nickname of “Pin Eye” has been disallowed, as one cannot choose one’s own nickname. Any suggestions should be submitted to The Haven. Priority will be given to any names entered by Bill Thompson.

Monday, September 11 - Phoenix Golf and Country Club (Bogey)

1st: Hannu Kemila, 4 Up C/B
2nd: Paul Hartley, 4 Up
3rd: Malcolm Clare, 1 Up

Like many area golfers, Hannu Kemila is a member of a local country club. In Hannu’s case the club is Phoenix, and whenever a competition is scheduled for Phoenix, regardless of the venue, Hannu joins the fun. This is a smart move for several reasons. First, it’s cheaper. Second, he gets to play a competition on a course he knows intimately well. The rest of us are like The Lost Tribe, wandering from course to course, and praying for a decent caddy and hoping the speed of the greens is not too different from the last place we played.

On Monday, September 11, TAGGS played a Bogey competition on the Mountain/Ocean combo at Phoenix. Playing off seven, Hannu won the contest with a score of four up. But it didn’t come easy. Losing in a count back to Hannu was Paul Hartley. The count back was even on the back nine, the back six, the back three, the back two, and the last hole. At this point, the front nine gets involved and the back twelve is counted. They were still even. Finally the count back went to the back fifteen and Hannu was declared the winner.

Finishing at one up were Norman Brooks, Neville Steward, and Malcolm Clare, with Malcolm taking third place in yet another count back.

Wednesday, September 13 - Natural Park Hills (Better Ball)

1st: George Jackson & Harry Riley, 61 net
2nd: Keith Fortt & Jeff McLaury, 63 net
3rd: Paul Hartley & Sandy McKee, 65 net

On one of the toughest courses in the neighborhood, Natural Park Hills, George Jackson and Harry Riley shot a better ball score of net eleven under par and won the TAGGS competition on Wednesday. Playing together for the first time, their score of 61 brought George his fourth 2000 TAGGS trophy in a pair’s competition and Harry his third.

Second place went to another first time pairing. Keith Fortt and Jeff McLaury shot a 63, a score that would win most Better Ball competitions at Natural Park Hills. Paul Hartley and Sandy McKee finished third with a 65 net.

Swedish darts legend has fun in PSC Monday Darts

The Great Stefan Lord, twice the World Champion of professional dart players, dropped into Pattaya for some R&R with the Little Lord, who had just won the Singapore Open. Unable to resist temptation, they played in the match between the Pleasure Dome and the Ding Dong teams, which made for one of those nights when serendipity strikes again. Pleasure Dome managed to win the teams game, which leaves them still undefeated in the first round, along with Country House.

PSC members who enjoy playing darts but are a bit rusty should start some serious practicing for the members’ singles tournaments, which are arranged as follows:

Sunday, Oct 15 - PSC Ladies Members Singles Championship. 8:00 p.m. at Ding Dong Bar, Soi 17. Entry forms available for Pattaya Sports Club Lady Members only.

Monday, Oct 16 - PSC Members Singles Championships for men. 8:00 p.m. in Soi Post Office at the Londoner, Pleasure Dome and Thistle.

Entry forms for both events will be available at all the PSC Monday Dart venues and the PSC office in Soi Diana Inn. Phone inquiries to Len Banfield (038) 420-432.

Points Table to Round 8

	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
Pleasure Dome  Country House 8 0 0 16 Cafe Kronborg 6 0 2 12 Ding Dong 5 0 3 10 Bunker 5 0 3 10 Mick’s Place 3 0 5 6 Thistle 2 0 6 4 Kennel Dogs 2 0 6 4 Londoner 0 0 8 0	8 8 6 5 5 3 2 2 0	0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0	0 0 2 3 3 5 6 6 8	16 16 12 10 10 6 4 4 0

George Meigh and John Preddy win with 39 points

PSC Pattaya Golf Society from The Bunker

Tuesday, 12 September - Sriracha (Stableford)

On Tuesday 12th September 22 golfers from The Bunker wet to Sriracha International Golf Club for a Stableford competition. The field was split into two divisions: high and low handicap.

In division one George Meigh scored 39 Stableford points to win first prize. Runner up was Peter Mackay with 34 points and third was Norman Brooks with 33 points.

In division two John Preddy also scored 39 points to win. Second, just flown in from England was Danny Greer with 37 points and third came Ian Phillips with 31 points.

Nearest the pins were winner George Meigh, Norman Brooks, Paul Butler and Wilf Latham.

Thursday golf at the Asia is also picking up with a dozen entries last week. So if you want to play in a par 3 competition transport leaves The Bunker at 2:00 p.m.

Johansson, Powell and Swanson top the field

PSC Golf from the Cafe Kronborg

Monday, September 11 - Treasure Hills (Stableford)

Twelve players lit out from the Cafe Kronborg on Monday, September 11 heading to Treasure Hills for a Stableford competition.

Sweden’s Magnus Johansson took 1st place with 38 points, followed by Phillipe Berra’s 33, Rolf Ahlstrom in 3rd with 32 and Ebrahim in 4th with 31 points.

Thursday 14 September - Siam C. C. (Stroke)

Thursday 14 September saw 22 players enter a stroke competition at Siam C.C. playing in two flights.

Doug Powell won A flight with a net 67. Paul Kraft finished second with a net 69, and Herbie Ishinaga finished 3rd with a net 71.

John Swanson won B flight with a net 68. Garry Dubin finished second with a net 73, and Pete Galle finished in 3rd place with a net 77.

Near pins were won by Arthur Bailey at hole #4, Herbie Ishinaga at hole #8, Doug Powell at #12 and Bob Davis at #16.

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