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Pattaya’s newest boxing stadium opens
its door with some hot action in the ring
Fight fans gathered to witness some hot action in the
ring at Pattaya’s newest boxing stadium. The Pattaya Muay Thai Stadium is
located in North Pattaya next to the Palladium discotheque.
A Muay
Thai boxer prepares for a fight in the ring of the newly opened Pattaya Muay
Thai Stadium.
Chanawut Vaiwut, manager of the North Pattaya venue
invited special guests and 10 pairs of fighters to participate in the
opening night action. Fighters from various schools around the country
battled it out in the ring for a first prize booty of 100,000 baht.
Well-known local Kru Yodthong Senanat, an advisor to the
new stadium, was present to commence the matches.
“Muay Thai is the traditional fighting art of Thailand and is a good
form of exercise for the youth of today. The opening of this stadium is a
stage on which Thai Boxing will be preserved and become increasingly
popular. Those who dedicate themselves to the art become strong in body and
mind and can even move into the professional field if they desire to,”
concluded Kru Yodthong.
Pattaya to host “Beach Volleyball under 18 Years Championship
Competition 2003” in August
by Songklod Kaewvisit
World-class beach volleyball is coming to Pattaya and the
city is preparing to host this exciting event. To finalize plans for the
competition, Urit Nanthasurasak, Pattaya city’s deputy mayor, chaired a
meeting at Pattaya City Hall on Tuesday, which was attended by city
officials and representatives from the Volleyball Association of Thailand.
Urit said Pattaya City was once again lucky to host the
“Beach Volleyball under 18 Years Championship Competition 2003” for both
men and women to be held on August 27-31.
Urit said, “The competition will take place on the
beach near the Adriatic Hotel, Pratamnak Beach. Five fields including one
main field will be used during the tournament. The main field will have
seating accommodations for the audience and will be used for semi- and final
rounds.”
Over 80 teams from 40 countries are expected to
participate in the competition. Urit said that this world sports event would
definitely boost the tourism economy in the short run before and during the
game dates. He urged all hotels and tourist business operators to be ready
for the event and treat the visitors and players well. He added that the
city will arrange a welcoming ceremony and provide transportation for
competitors during the event. The Volleyball Association of Thailand will
handle the competing fields, referees, and other facilities for athletes.
Pattaya Marathon set for July 20
Thousands of athletes will be pounding the pavement when
the Pattaya Marathon gets underway in the wee morning hours on Sunday, July
20.
The start and finish line will be the same as previous
years, on Beach Road between Sois 4 & 5. Beach Road will be closed
completely for traffic during the event.
Traffic lanes along North Pattaya Road, Central Pattaya
Road, and long stretches of Sukhumvit Highway, Jomtien Beach Road, Pratamnak
Road and Pattaya 2nd Road will be cut in half. Chaiyapruk and Watboon Roads
in Jomtien will also be part of the route and may be reduced to one lane or
closed off completely.
The competition includes a full 42.195 km marathon, a
21.1 km half marathon, a 10.55 km quarter- marathon and a students’
marathon over 5 km. The marathon will start at 5 a.m., the half marathon at
5:30 a.m. and the quarter-marathon at 6 a.m. Male athletes in the marathon
and half marathon will compete in six different age groups; in the quarter
marathon four age groups. Female athletes in the marathon, half marathon and
quarter marathon will compete in four age group categories.
A strong contingent of wheelchair athletes is expected to
compete in the wheelchair category.
The first six finishers in each category will receive a
trophy and cash. The top prize for the men’s international category is
150,000 baht, while the top prize for the women’s category is 100,000 baht.
All finishers will receive medals.
Application fees are: Marathon 700 Baht; Half Marathon
500 Baht; Quarter Marathon 300 Baht.
Applications can be submitted until July 19 by hand at city hall in North
Pattaya (tel. 038 410 200 ext. 108), or through the Amateur Athletic
Association of Thailand (tel. 02 564 3322), Running Sport and Trophy in
Bangkok (tel. 02 930 6809, 02 930 6405-6, 02 934 1219), or at the Tourism
Authority of Thailand Pattaya Office on Pratamnak Road (up the hill) (tel.
038 427 667, 038 428 750), or TAT in Bangkok or any domestic or
international TAT office.
Thai Newcomers scramble
home at Banchang
by Mike Franklin
Natthachai Chaiyaprom and Chamnan Phattanabut, first time
visitors to Shenanigans Very Friendly Golf Society, scrambled a gross 74 and
net 66.2 to win by just one stroke at Century Banchang on Tuesday July 8 th.
Mike
Franklin congratulates Natthachai Chaiyaprom on his win.
Runners-up were John ‘on a roll’ Kennedy and steady
Jason Payne with a gross 76 and net 67.2. Close behind, but not on the
podium as the field was just 26 players, were Rich and Jampa Dumas scoring a
net 67.4, here making their annual two month visit from Canada.
Near pins went to Phil Taylor, Toy Ryser, Khun Natthachai
and John Larder. John also had the longest putt on the eighteenth, while Ann
Drader sank it on the ninth.
Apart from a brief shower the weather stayed fine,
although the course was rather wet due to heavy overnight rain. Century
Banchang is always a pleasure to play and a severe test in the wet if, like
me, you don’t happen to be a long hitter.
Back at Shenanigans the Tuesday 100 baht special was a
succulent Chicken Stew that went down rather well and, with eleven ladies
playing, the ‘long table’ was quickly in place.
The first half of the Shenanigans golf year concludes on
Tuesday 22nd July with a Pairs
Better Ball at Burapha East. Please sign-up in pairs at Shenanigans and, if
possible, team up with another pair to make the four.
The fixtures for August and September are up on the notice board and on
the web page, with an assortment of courses on the schedule. Make a note
too, of the date for the 2003 Shenanigans Irish Open, on Friday October 3rd.
Katchakorn Maekala wins Marriott Fitness
Club 3rd annual members tennis tournament
Songklod Kaewvisit
Katcharon Maekala proved his mettle for success as a
tennis ace during the Marriott Fitness Club 3 rd
annual members tennis tournament. It earned him the biggest trophy, a Adidas
gift set, fitness t-shirt and a “Sports Massage” for 60 minutes at the
Mandara Spa Pattaya. Katcharon also won the award for great sportsmanship
and received another trophy and a food & beverage voucher for the Garden
Café at the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.
Katcharon
Maekala (L) receives the winner’s trophy from Thomas Christiansen,
Resident Manager Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.
Peeboon Pimvichai took second place, being defeated in a
close match by Katchakorn. Peebon received a slightly smaller trophy, a
Adidas gift set, fitness t-shirt and a voucher for a foot reflexology for 45
minutes at the Mandara Spa Pattaya.
The tournament was staged at the club’s third floor
tennis courts and matches were played on June 29, July 6 and the finals on
July 12.
Tennis savvy members and non-members had the opportunity
to compete in women’s, men’s singles and double divisions on Wimbledon
standard artificial grass courts.
30 players signed up for this year’s tournament. All players showed
tremendous skills during exciting matches throughout the tournament.
Diana Group Golf Seniors & Ladies July Open
The next tournament, exclusively for Seniors (50-64),
Super Seniors (65+) and Ladies (any age), will be held at Pattaya Country
Club on Thursday, July 31.
Program:
Booked Tee-off times from 10.00 am
Format: Stableford (Handicap qualifying)
Transport leaves Diana Inn, 09.00 am (B. 100 Return fare)
Prize giving at Pattaya Country Club
Trophy and Prize for Best Score in each Division
Prize for Runner-up in each Division
Technical Hole prizes for Near Pins & Long Putts
Sign-up at the Green Bottle or Diana Group Driving Range.
All Seniors, Super Seniors and Ladies Welcome.
Seeking sponsorship for 2nd Pattaya Dinner Boxing Charity Evening
Patrick’s Boxing Promotion Team organizes the second
ever Pattaya Dinner Boxing Charity Evening, which will be held on Saturday
July 26. Therefore Patrick is looking for some sponsors to help raise money
for the evening. All proceeds will go towards the Camillian Center for
HIV/Aids patients in Rayong.
It’s going to be the second Dinner Boxing Gala ever in
Pattaya with 5 fights (3 Muay Thai and 2 English style fights, plus show,
demonstration and entertainment). The event will take place in The Regent
Marina Hotel, Beach Road (Soi 0). The hotel will provide the catering and
beverages. The entree fees are 1,250 Baht (incl. dinner) and 700 Baht (excl.
dinner). All of the profits will go to the Camillian Center for HIV/Aids
patients in Rayong. The last boxing event took place in the Marriott Resort
and Spa where we raised 100.000 Baht. This is a non-profit event.
Local TV and newspapers will be there as well. This
sponsorship will certainly promote your business as well.
Price for sponsorship: 4,000 Baht.
To find out more on sponsorship please contact Patrick
Van den Berghe tel/fax 038 720 300, mobile 01 687 2410 or e-mail [email protected].
Beginner’s luck stuns fishing pundits
PSC fishing from the 60’s Bar
Wednesday the 9th July 2003: Just imagine you have a man
on the boat who has never held a rod in his hand and just came out for the
day because he plays golf in our group and it seemed a good thing to do.
Then you go to two spots and fish for some hours without a bite from a big
fish, so you go to the last spot and he drops his hand line over the side
and waits.
“That
ain’t beginner’s luck. Sheer talent.”
Suddenly one of the big rods runs out and he holds a rod
for the first time as he learns to fight a ‘Big Fish’ and finally he
manages to get it to the boat and finds it’s a ray. Satisfied he goes back
to playing with his hand line, trying to catch small fish when suddenly it
is nearly yanked out of his hand and after a struggle he lands the biggest
fish I have seen caught on a hand line.
Suffice to say Tim is now a confirmed fisherman and his Thai wife is even
interested as she has spent the last few days dining on fish. It really is
amazing the lure of the sea and a day out in fine weather such as it was
this day is a thing of beauty.
Sunday Quiz League
Includes 6th July
Fixtures Note: The final quiz match is on
July 20, followed by the party at The Londoner on the 27th.
Wednesday Quiz League
Includes: 9th July 2003
Mickey Mouse Darts League
League Table (Jul 11)
PSC Darts League
Week 8 of the Summer Season 2003
Pattaya Pool League
Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League
One week remaining in the league and things are getting clearer
Second place Café Ole and third place Nice &
Sleazy both won three points and Café Ole is now assured of a second
or third place trophy and Nice & Sleazy can still win second, third,
finish fourth or even be beaten out of the trophy race.
200
bowlers Jim and Otto.
Café Ole overcame the House of the Golden Coin with
Otto leading the way with a 202 game, 548 series and Jim rolled a 213 game,
532 series. House of the Golden Coin was missing their two top players but
Ladda came very close to beating Café Ole by her self as she bowled a
608 series with handicap. Nice & Sleazy took three points from Jack
& Tar to remain in third place and they are the only team threatening
Café Ole for the second place trophy.
Domicil won all four points in their match with Three
Sisters and moved into a tie for fourth with Jack & Tar. One of these
teams will win the fourth place trophy and possibly could take the third
place trophy.
Winchester Club took three points from VFW Post 9876 and they are both
tied for fifth place. Shakey Pete’s, led by Mai with a 511-pin count took
three points from last place Café Kronborg. Nual rolled a 505 series
for Café Kronborg.
Kevin Wilson out on his own at Natural Park Hill
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Bunker
On Thursday, 10th July, a large group of Bunker Boys were
attracted by the charms of Natural Park Hill, trees and all, for another
stableford competition. A very hot day saw thirty-seven golfers tee off in
two divisions with the cut at eighteen. In division one, visitor Steve
Bugden, playing off five, showed his form at Treasure Hill earlier in the
week was no fluke as he recorded a score of 34 points to win the top prize,
with PJ Redmond and Dave Smith firing 32 points to share the second place.
In division two Gerhardt Schulze and Jim Payne persevered to score 31 points
each whilst way out on his own was Kevin Wilson, who blows either hot or
cold, steaming in on a sub-par 38 points. There were four birdie two’s
with Neil Griffin coaxing in a thirty foot putt and Wilf Latham teasing in a
chip from off the green. Doing it the “right way”, and twice, was Mark
Campbell and all three players shared the Bunker Super Sawng award. Des
Richardson, playing off ten, had a round of such stunning mediocrity that
the Bunker Banana Booby found an appropriate recipient yet again. The “Top
Banana” only two days previously, had scooped the pool, unrivalled!
Treasure Hill
Continues to torment
An overcast sky and a sharp seasonal shower welcomed the
Bunker Boys when they returned to the tough and testing Treasure Hill Golf
Club on Tuesday, 8th July, for their weekly Stableford competition. The two
divisions were cut at handicap 18 and under. The course was in excellent
condition and in division one the laurels went to Des Richardson, playing
off ten, who shot a score of 34 points. Second was five handicapper Steve
Bugden, with 29 points, sharing the minor honours with John Hughes. Division
two saw a tighter race with Mark Joshua firing 32 points, two behind Sander
“Sunny” Ruthsip, on 34, and Gerhardt Schulze with the day’s best score
of 35. Once again the course had won with no-one beating par. There was one
birdie two and the award for the Bunker Super Sawng competition went to
Steve Nowell. Neil Griffin shot the day’s lowest total and took his Banana
Booby prize home to enjoy at his leisure.
Eddie Blackwell edges Ol’ Pete, twice
IPGC Golf From Lewiinski’s
Sunday July 6
Green Valley White Tees
Stableford
1st Place A Flight, John Hillier, 39 points
2nd Place A Flight, Julian Clarke, 39 points
3rd Place A Flight, Pete Stonebridge, 36 points
1st Place B Flight, Stephen Mulberry, 40 points
2nd Place B Flight, Mick Folan, 38 points
3rd Place B Flight, Jes Lees, 34 points
John Hillier ruined Julian’s farewell party with a
count back victory after both players finished with 39 points. Although a
fast start may well mean a successful round it also generally means that if
you are involved in a count back you will probably lose it. Such was the
case for Julian as he opened with 23 points off his 5 handicap. That
translated to three under on the opening nine! But 15 on the inward nine
succumbed to John’s more balanced 20 points. Both players have had
consistent success during their respective vacation, although Julian’s
three-week hot streak is probably unprecedented for a player who has a low
single digit handicap. Pete Stonebridge who only plays once or twice a week
is making them count with a third place in A Flight. The Sugar Shack
entrant, Stephen Mulberry, put together another fine round for best on the
day 40 points. Mick Folan, like so many of the day’s players, was on the
final day of his vacation and finally got in going with a lovely 38 point
outburst, which was good enough for second in B. Jes Lees who does not gain
the podium as often as his athletic acumen might suggest used the A/B Flight
split to his advantage sneaking into the cash drawer with a Donkeyesque 34
points.
Tuesday July 8
St. Andrews 2000 White Tees
Stableford
1st Place, Eddie Blackwell, 34 points
2nd Place, Pete Murray, 34 points
It was a small field after 10-15 core players saw their
vacations end and a return flight looming. Eddie Blackwell seized the
opportunity on the day, and as set out below, on the week, and held wily
Pete Murray off via a count back.
Wednesday July 9
Khao Kheow A & B
Yellow Tees
Stroke/Medal
1st Place, Eddie Blackwell, net 74
2nd Place, Pete Murray, net 75
3rd Place, Rick Sharp, net 78
There are the same names again, Blackwell and Murray,
atop the victory stand. At least this time they left a little bit of lucre
for the third wily Musketeer, Rick Sharp. It was great to see old friend
Mike Morris again. Mike was only one shot off the podium.
Friday July 11
Natural Park Resort
B & A white tees
Stroke/Medal
1st Place, Joe Mooneyham, net 68
2nd Place, David Blakey, net 73
3rd Place, Eddie Blackwell, net 74
The week concluded with Joe Mooneyham completing
preparation for Sunday’s (13 July) Monthly Medal as he stormed past the
field by five strokes. It was a welcome sight to see old friend David Blakey
head up the steps to claim the second place stair. Eddie Blackwell made it
two firsts and a third in three days of play. Not bad.
P.S.C. Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday June 30
Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf
Course
Stableford
The North and West layouts were the test for twenty five
golfers on a gloomy and threatening day. We had eight Aussies playing in the
competition who somehow managed to play only in Victoria (S + E) whilst the
rest of the players played from Darwin to Perth (N + W).
Bill
Plath
On the day when everything was sorted out the flights
were A Flight 0 to 18 and B flight 19 and above. Quasi Sandiegan Lee
Dunnecliff took the A Flight with 39 points, Bill Plath was second with 35
points, Peter Vanderworp third with 32 points and Gary Bingham fourth with
30 points.
In the B flight Jay Perrin came out on top with 36 points
ahead of Barry Kerr second with 35 points with Dick Worden third on 34
points and Tournament Director Dave Richardson fourth with 33 points.
Thursday July 3
Bangpra
Stableford
This was a pretty full field, fired up to play this top
course, unfortunately as will happen sometime through the year, the greens,
usually fast and deadly, were sanded and very inconsistent. Also the weather
was hot, humid and draining, and a combination of the two was apparent in
the low scores at the end of play.
This really is a fine course and the oldest in the area
,it has also matured well so is extremely scenic with a very fine par three
on the 12th that is recognised as one of the best around.
On the day most of the golfers were just happy to
survive, and many ‘golfing wise’ did not but we actually had one golfer
beat his handicap when Jay Perrin came in with a great 41 points to win for
the second time in the week. It will be seen from the photo he has now had
the operation and will not win again.
The A flight, 0 to 19, was won by Don Richardson with 36
points ahead of Bill Plath in second with 35 points and in third Rick Evans
with 34 points beating Tim Holt on countback.
The B flight, 20 upwards, was won as, already said, by
Jay Perrin with a fine 41 points ahead of John Swanson in second with 36
points with Dick Worden sneaking into fourth with 34 points on countback
ahead of Barry Kerr and Greg Mitchell.
In the clubhouse with the day so hot the speciality of
Bangpra, Rainbow Ice-cream, was seen being consumed in great quantities.
Near Pin: #2 Greg Mitchell, #8 Dave Richardson, #12 Jay
Perrin, #17 Alan Lord
Long Put: #9 Ebrahim, # 18 Nil
Monday July 7
Treasure Hill
Country Club
Stableford
It was another gloomy Monday for golf but as we arrived
at the course the rain stopped and a very pleasant Stableford competition
was held. Rick Evans took the A flight, 0 to 17, with 38 points ahead of
steady Ebrahim in second with 36 points and in third place Lee Dunnecliffe
with 34 points. Dr Jay Perrin took the B flight,18 upwards, with 40 points
with Aussie Barry Kerr in second with 38 points and John Swanson with 37
points beating Dave Richardson for third on countback.
Thursday July 10
Phoenix
Stroke
Good turnout for Phoenix as practically a full house made
the short trip down the road to this local course. The course itself was in
pretty good condition and was enjoyed by most as the fairways and greens
were well maintained. With the planting of trees now underway at various
places around the course, when they mature the course will become much more
difficult.
On the day, playing first the Lakes nine then the Ocean
nine, the test was not the most difficult and this was reflected in the
winning scores with the winners in both flights beating their handicaps.
In the A flight Bill Plath took the honours with a good
net 68 ahead of Phil Taylor in second with net 70 and in third was Jeff
Wylie with a net 71. In the B flight the winner was Phil Utting with net 67,
Phil had literally just flown in so this was a good performance. In second
was Mick O’Connor with a net 69 beating John Swanson into third on
countback, also net 69.
Near Pin: #L2 Phil Taylor, #L7 Brian Holden, #O4 Kenny Mau, #O8 Peter
Vanderwold
Prizes shared over three continents
IPGC TAGGS Golf from the Haven
Monday July 7
Green Valley
Stroke play
1st: Phil Groves, 70 points
2nd: Patrick Scullion, 71 points
3rd: Dave Lacey, 72 cb9 36
4th: Trevor Schirmer, 72 cb9 38.5
5th: John Kendall, 73 points
Once again the boys from The Haven took on the building
site that used to be known as one of the better Peter Thompson designed
courses at Green Valley which could now more aptly be named as Mud Valley
with lift clean and place in operation on the fairways and some of the
greens.
With the course playing its full length and another five
hundred yards it was that big hitters that carried the day led by Phil
Groves, who is trying to win back the title of best Aussie in the group,
carding a very creditable gross 77. The chasing group was headed by the
wandering diplomat who benefited hugely from an unusually early night
before, that saw him tucked up by 2.30 am. Dave Lacey continued to show his
improved form as he just edged out ever-present Trevor Schirmer on count
back with Warbling John Kendall a further shot back.
The twos were shared between Mo Bertrand and Phil Groves.
Prior to prize giving Richard Livingston, the resident
PGA Professional, welcomed new members John Gold and Steve Marshall and also
welcomed back Martin Reed and Mark Adair.
Wednesday July 9
Bangphra
Stroke play
1st: Frank Sinclair, 69 points
2nd: Serge Straeten, 71 cb9 32
3rd: Brian Kelly, 71 cb9 34.5
4th: Dave Lacey, 72 points
Frank Sinclair made one of his occasional raids on The
Haven and once again did enough to get amongst the prizes, this time winning
by two shots over an unusually placid Bangphra layout that is suffering from
an excess of water on the greens, making them quite slow, but whose fairways
are now back to their old colour.
The rejuvenated Serge just got the nod over Brian Kelly
on countback having covered the back nine in a gross thirty-nine, with Dave
Lacey again showing well in fourth place.
Bob Pearce and Trevor Schirmer shared the twos pool.
Back at The Haven, Richard welcomed new member Stephen
Beach and welcomed back Serge Straeten from his annual trip to Paris
(France) to watch the French Open Golf Tournament and stuff himself with
croissants, aiguillettes usually washed down with a pleasant Chateau Neuf.
Friday July 11
Burapha West
Stableford
1st: Serge Straeten, 38 cb9 22
2nd: Stephen Beard, 38 cb9 19
3rd: Trevor Edge, 38 cb9 18
4th: Chris Davisson, 38 cb9 17
5th: Phil Groves, 37 cb9 20
6th: Brian Kelly, 37 cb9 17
7th: Jimmy Little, 36 points
Playing from the blue tees, the West Course held little
fear for the rampant golfers out of Soi 13, as they generally took the
course apart and forged it a new orifice. Once again Serge Straeten
demonstrated the benefits of a break from golf coupled with a healthy diet
to head a pack of competitors on 38 points and also returning a back nine of
gross 39. It cannot be long before he breaks the higher handicappers
watershed of an 80 with his new found smooth swing. The “Doc” returned
to the fray following a break caused by an injury to record second place and
with Trevor Edge and Chris Davisson in close attendance followed by Phil
Groves, Brian Kelly and Little Jimmee, the podium was given over to the old
faces making for a long and wet evening afterwards.
Before presenting the prizes Richard welcomed back Gordon
Millar for his annual school break.
The twos were shared between Graham Davis, Trevor Edge
and Al Rolnik.
P.S.C. Golf from Bobby Joes 60’s Bar
Friday July 4
Green Valley
(Stableford)
This was the 4th of July and was supposed to be a happy
day for all. So it promised to be, with breakfast at Bobby Joes, a great
round of golf at Green Valley and back to the 60’s for Bobby’s famous
burgers and all the trimming.
It all started well with an enjoyable breakfast and a
pleasant drive up to Green Valley, but for many that is where the day
started to go wrong when they made the decision to walk the lush fairways of
the course.
Bobby
behind with Lee, Steve (L) sitting with Andy.
On the first tee the mood was buoyant, pins ready and off
we went. For a few holes it was pleasant ‘a nice walk’ but it was soon
noticeable that I was having to change gloves every hole and all our shirts
were soaked, we were also starting to flag and shorts were becoming soaked.
To say it was hot, humid and draining was an underestimation. At the time,
maybe it was only our group we thought, but later found out it was nearly
all those who walked.
After 9 holes there were those who wished they were
closer to the clubhouse and by hole 12, my shorts were completely soaked and
water was dripping down my legs. Sitting in the rest stop with 4 holes to
go, we sat disconsolate with still a long way to go, it was hard to force
yourself on and the last four holes were a fight with wet gloves, and
despite vast amounts of water, muscles starting to cramp up. Only Mick
O’Connor in our group was reasonably comfortable and playing well,
probably why he stuck it out and finally came in the winner with the only
score that beat par.
The last three holes in particular were a struggle, and
very uncomfortable, and putting the clubs in the car and struggling into the
clubhouse, difficult, but the thing we had been looking forward to for many
holes was marvellous, dropping clothes that dripped onto the floor and
standing under a cold shower.
Finished and sitting in the restaurant it was easy to see
the clever ones, as groups that walked sat drained, and riders were buoyant
they had made the decision to take a buggy. This was certainly a walk
spoiled and a game to forget.
Back at the 60’s Bar we were met by a soi newly laid
with tarmac, and Bobby Joe behind a cloud of smoke as he cooked up as many
burgers as you could eat. Also potato salad, beans ‘A La Bobby’ and all
the salad trimmings. How he constantly provides free food all day, and
really tasty, I haven’t worked out. Bobby says he likes to see his
customers happy, but he is certainly a good host.
Most sat there shattered draining fluids with their food,
but we saw a new eating champion emerge in the guise of a 75 year old as
Frank Sinclair truly amazed all with his capacity to tuck away the calories.
Bobby then did the presentations and after the fit ones
left early whilst those too tired to move just sat and filled up with
fluids.
So a hard day playing from Bobby Joes, but certainly
better than the best day at work!
Winner: Mick O’Connor
Long putts: #9 Andy Evans and #18 Steve Nowell
Near pins: #2 Ray Spurling, #12 Lee Duneclift, and #16 Ray Spurling
PSC Three Sisters Golf
Sunday night rains brought misery for Monday Golfers. It
looked like a miserable day at 0700 hrs but by 0800 things had changed
considerably at the golf courses. At Siam it had stopped raining but no
carts were allowed. Some of the golfers that walk stayed at Siam while
others opted for Pattaya Country Club where carts were available. As it
were, both the winner and bag holder for the day played at Siam. The golfers
that went to Pattaya Country finished first and returned to Caddy Shack Two
at least 1 hour before the people at Siam.
Winner for the day was Big Matt Kirkland in with 36
points. Matt, just back from work, must have been well rested as he walked
at Siam in soggy conditions and shot a decent score. Coming in just behind
Matt was Slow Eddie Rudkin with 35 points.
Holding the bag again this week was Ray Spurling. If Ray
makes the bottom next week, he will tie Rod Perrin for the hat trick of
three bags in a row. I’m sure Ray will be trying his best to avoid this.
Hopefully the weather will be better next week when we
meet at Siam. If not, some of us may be heading to Pattaya Country Club
again.
Scotland victorious against England in Annual Alex Forbes Memorial football match
Both squads had sleepless nights, worried about the
effects of the convective instability in the atmosphere. My dry bulb
temperature reading was looking good, but we all knew that if the
geostrophic wind were to grow, it would pour down for sure. For once, my dry
bulb deceived me and as the horizontal convection increased so did the
nimbus maximus. My barometric readings were all over the place as I prepared
my pre match toast and marmalade (chivers seville). My maid confirming the
first signs of aqueous deposit, and from here on it was obviously going to
be touch and go.
The
Scotland Team
First inspection of the POLO club pitch showed signs of
slight surface water inundation. The groundsman however gave his approval
and captains re -shuffled their teams, picking all the best slide tacklers
and the players with big feet.
The game started at a hectic pace, with Scotland
dominating the middle of the park. McNut winning many 50-50’s and Smart
looking a little sluggish in early encounters. Scotland continued to attack
England through the middle, with Jamie and Dobbsy giving nothing away.
Greenhalgh for England put in some strong challenges early to make his
presence felt, but the run of play was still with Scotland.
Chadders broke free through the middle, drawing a foul
outside the box. The free kick produced the first goal as McNut struck a
curling shot just under the bar giving Brooks little chance (even if he had
jumped). Several chances at both ends, Scott Torrance was unlucky not to
convert with a well struck shot which rebounded of the inside of the post
and out to safety. Sloman at the other end was denied by Torrance with 2
good efforts from distance, followed by a poor miss by Steve’s standards
when he headed over from 5 yards.
Second Half
A slightly controversial (and hotly contested) goal from
England where Sloman rolled it over the line following a goalmouth scramble.
Luckily, nobody got too carried away, and the game went on. Martin Reid was
causing troubles for the England defence with his speed and beat a sliding
Will Watts to the ball to set up a great chance for Chadders whose first
touch let him down as he sprinted to the ball.
Although the balance of play was still with the Scots,
there were plenty of good efforts from England and the Scottish defence of
Scott T, Clive, Matt Duke and Captain Mal Read were tested to the limit.
Martin Reid put the Scots ahead again with a well struck shot from the right
following a movement with Jamie R Jones. Chadders then scored what was
ultimately the winner with a shot creeping over the line following a pass
from Martin. Both Watkins and Read were making multiple subs at this stage,
with the Scots bringing on their last real Scotsman Struan Robertson. It
proved to be a major mistake as Abbott rapped home from close range to put
the result in question again at 3-2. It did however give Struan a chance for
his first (and last) touch. As he received the ball from the kick off, a
cynical challenge from Taylor left him all muddy and without the ball.
Scotland managed to resist the last challenges from the
now desperate English to hold on for a well deserved victory.
Final score: England 2 - 3 Scotland
Man of The Match: Scott Torrance
The match was followed by a carvery dinner at The
Londoner. Many thanks to Buster Williamson for arranging this and giving us
such a good deal. Thanks also to Steve Golsby for making the booking at the
POLO club.
PH3 Run 1009
Here it is Monday again! Why are there more Monday’s in
a week, then there are any other days of the week? Arriving at the A-site,
the first individual that I see is General Kidney Wiper. His face is
red, and in his right hand is a near empty bottle of “brain cell
remover” (better known as beer Chang). He’s already on full throttle! As
I step out of the car, GKW asks “Spag – when’s the last
time you were the scribe?” The easiest answer was “today”! Now you
understand, the GKW, scribe selection process!
Today’s A-site was used approximately two years ago.
It’s close to town and easy to find (with or without a map). The circle is
called. New shoes are properly dealt with, according to PH3 tradition.
Today’s hares: Big Nosed Bastard and Ringworm explain the
run. The pack sets off running from the circle and is cautioned, by Charlie
Manson, to remember to always walk around cattle. Singapore Sucker
rushes to the front to set the early pace – followed closely by Apples
Turnover, Charlie Manson, Flying Sheep Shagger, King
Yao-Yao, Hannibal Lecter, T-4, and numerous other FRB’s.
After 20 minutes, Sir Airhead, GKW, and Uncle Pervy
return racing each other for the beer truck. Can these three really be the
front runner’s? Hell no, their too slow! SCB’s! Banjo and Blowfly
are guarding the “rag sale’s table”; Lek is preparing her
“sandwiches; Dr. Pinky and Clit Face are organizing their
paperwork; the weekly “cracks” food feast is in full swing; and the
hares are getting the beer ready for the thirsty runner’s.
A special “thanks” to the hares for the great
“spring rolls” which everyone enjoyed! After nearly 1 hour, the first
real runner’s Mobile and Lord Lucan return. Of course,
they’ve come in the wrong way complaining about “children moving the
paper all over the nearest village”.
These two need to come up with a better story than that!
SCB’s! Finally, the real front runner’s begin to come in, the correct
way: Apples Turnover, Simon Ebola, Charlie Manson, Miserable
Cunt, Wank-King, and the King and Queen. Our
elderly statesman, Sweetballs, who will shortly complete his 500 th
run, briskly strutted in stating that he “really enjoyed today’s run”.
A fine comment from a fine gentleman. Strolling back to the circle, with
bottles of beer in their hands, were JS the Elephant Shagger and the Old
Speckled Hen. The story is that they stopped by a local “village
pub” for some cool liquid refreshment. Now that’s a real pair of hashers
for you! Where were the many missing runners: Seaman Stains, Uncle
Fester, Marie Tandberg, Dog Licks Its Dick, Jazzer,
Texas Camel Fucker, amongst other’s? Lost? Missing in action? These
hasher’s all returned 1:30-1:45 after they started. It’s nice to see
that they all worked as a “team” solving the various checks, water
hazards, and slippery trails, which finally got them back to the circle.
Good on ya! Energizer Bunny sold raffle tickets; Ewok
conducted the raffle; and as usual Free Willy won. Remember! You can
also be a winner if you buy 100 baht of tickets each week! Speaking of
winner’s: Icy Davidson is a born winner. He gets lost on the way to
the A-site, blames the hares map for being wrong, and find’s out that the
map was originated by Charlie Manson. Icy, that’s the wrong
person to pick on! He tried to cover it up by stating, “I wasn’t lost
getting here, I am lost”. You are correct, Icy! You are lost, most
of the time! It was nice to welcome back Drippy, The Pope, and
Needle Dick along with the many other returners. Baby’s Arm,
on ice, for berating security personnel, at TQ, for not protecting his
motorbike from being stolen. His wife found it parked on 2nd
road unlocked. Have you lost anything else lately? Maybe more brain cells!
The Chicken Family, on in, as leaver’s. Chicken F’r is
leaving for the first time in 7 years! Virgin’s and sponsors recognized.
It was good to see all virgins with hash shirts on. Good job sponsors! The
hare song – Pubic Hair – was short, sweet, and to the point! Be careful,
it will still get stuck in your teeth!
The Choir returned for a limited guest appearance! It was
a short rendition of an old Mexican song. Thank heavens! Awardees were
introduced: Queen Stella – 100 run mug, Dog Licks Its Dick
– 100 run mug, Seaman Stains – 200 run T-shirt. The Hash Hymn was
sung and the bus departed for Shenanigans on time! Thanks to Kim and the
staff of Shenanigans for the great food. A good time was had by all! See you
next week!
Spag
The Square Ring
by Howie Redd
Hay guys big time box fight this day at Thunsong, Nakorn
Sritammarat in South Thailand. Fahsung 3K Battery will defend the IBF Pan
Pacific jr featherweight title against Joebar Damosmog (19-17-5 10 KO) of
the Philippines. “Fahsung is confident of victory and we are hopeful of
challenging for the IBF jr featherweight title in the next eighteen
months,” Promoters always say “We” but it ain’t them getting hit.
The championship 3K chases is held by Manny Pacquiao. 3K did box an
exhibition with Pacquiao some time ago. “Fahsung (3K) looked very good
against Pacquiao.” That seals the deal right there. As the fellow says in
the big paper in the big city, “If you’re in the neighborhood Mosey on
by”.
Recently the Imperial One, Lennox Lewis, has taken to all
forms of communications explaining that he’s not arrogant but just
“knows his own abilities”. Among those is his “knowledge” that he is
one of the greatest fighters in the history of the heavyweight division.
Allow me to state one more time, “Bull Stuff”. There is someone though
that could make that claim but has never uttered a peep. I give you Evandler
“The Real Deal” Holyfield. In addition to his prowess in the breeding
shed and a recent marriage to a lady young enough to be his wife, he is one
hell of a fighter. Consider the following. Over 46 fights he is 38-6-2 and
his opponents records is 1199-159-19. He’s only fought two guys with
loosing records and that was very early in his career. His opponents has a
winning percentage of 87%. He is the “Real deal”.
In shocker of gigantic proportions four-time IBF
featherweight champion Manuel Medina (62-13) is champion once more with a
split decision (118-113,116-112,113-116) over WBO Champ Scott Harrison
(19-2) last Sunday in Glasgow. Harrison was said to be “sucking air” in
the later rounds. The question is which score came from the “local
judge”?
One of the most entertaining fights of the year took
place at the newly opened Orelans Arena in Las Vegas when Ricardo Mayorga
(26-3-1) proved that his win over Vernon Forrest (35-2) early in the year
was no fluke. The gentleman from Nicaragua got a majority decision
(114-114,115-114,116-112) to retain his WBA & WBC Welter belts. The Pattaya
Mail had the fight 115-113 for the winner so it’s official. Next up
for the exciting Mayorga is “maybe” a mega bucks match with Oscar
DeLaHoya early next year. Mayorga, no shrinking violet linguistically said,
“Forrest hits like a sissy.” OK but what did Pattaya resident Vic
“OR” Cross say ? “We did get the Forrest/Mayorga fight, sort of by
accident. It wasn’t listed. Great fight. I had it in favor of the winner
by a slight margin. The only thing that detracted from the whole thing was
having to look at the “ashlock” Don King after the decision. My favorite
boxing announcer (Bob Sheridan) called the action so that somewhat offset
King.”
Two-time IBF title challenger bantam Ratanachai Sor
Vorapin (52-8,36 KOs) stopped Indonesian champ Andre Talabessy at 1:12 of
round 2 last Friday. Having failed twice with the IBF he switched to the WBO
where he is numero una. This could almost be one of those “Who cares”
type situations. Saenghiran Lookbanyai (3-0,2 KOs) won the less than
prestigious no one wants it ABC bantam title on a rainy Tuesday afternoon in
Bangkok at the Patavikorn Market. He did this by stopping Rolando Gerongco
(who some claim is 10-3-1) at 2:44 of the third stanza. While the title,
ABC, is somewhat bogus Saenghiran sure isn’t. He’s a very popular Muay
Thai 122-lb champ.
The Associated Press (AP) sent a dispatch out of Bangkok
that they considered news. “Thailand-World Amateurs Disorganization mars
World Amateur Boxing Championships BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) After an opening
day marked by chaos and confusion, promoters promised smoother proceedings
Tuesday on the second day of the 12th World Amateur Boxing Championships at
Bangkok’s Nimibutr Gymnasium.” Those that live in the Kingdom know the
situation as ThisIsThailand. The promoters probably said was “No
problem”.
Just 8 days away from the big Charity Boxing Show at the
Regent Marina Hotel. Still some sponsorship’s available for only
4,000Baht. Many perks come with a VIP Sponsorship including dinner, a
ringside seat, a sponsor banner but not Lap, Table or Wall dances by the
lovely ring girls supplied by Monkey House Fred of the TQ. Call Patrick at
687-2410.
After weeks of intrigue and million of dollars spent I
can now announce that WBC super featherweight Sirimongkol Singmanassuk will
fight WBC #1 rated Jesus ‘El Matador’ Chavez. That’s the good news.
The bad news is that they’ll fight in Chavez home town of Austin Texas
USA. The champ will need a KO to win a split decision. And finally from last
week’s Pattaya Mail. “A recent Suan Dusit poll of over 8,000
people revealed that 52 percent were in favor of the idea (gaming) and 32
percent opposed.” And the other 16%? How about them apples?
Fitness Tips: The Jesters Charity Bike Ride 8 Week Training Programme
“It is not a race, but the achievement of finishing”
G’day Readers,
The biggest charitable, social and highest level of 1 day
participation sporting event is 8 weeks away.
The 6th edition of the Jesters ‘Care for Kids’
Charity drive and most of us know that there will be a Sponsored Bicycle
Ride on the day of the Kids fair – September 14th. Notice the words I used
there “Sponsored Bicycle Ride” and not something along the lines of
‘Bicycle Race’, I did that intentionally as it is not a race, there is
no prize for the first person to finish, there are no time keepers and no
race marshals riding around on motorbikes with chalk boards to notify you of
how much time you are behind the leading Peleton or breakaway rider. Yes,
I’ve been watching the Tour de France if you are wondering what that last
bit was about. The Jesters Sponsored Bicycle Ride does however record how
much money you raise in sponsorship, before they donate that cash to needy
children. The person that raises the most cash gets a well earned pat on the
back from people they have never met before and everyone that gets on a bike
that day can rest well assured they have done something, not only for their
own well being but that will directly go towards assisting needy children.
So today I’m going to give a little assistance in both
those areas and fitness tips over the next 2 months will go back over this
to keep you on the track to raising money as well as pushing you towards
your goal of completing the ride. Stop being nervous right there, yes you
can do it and I’m writing a programme for people that have never been on a
bike to be able to the stage where they are happy to sign up for Kim’s
30km route. This is the note I got from Kim – landlord at Shenanigans in
case you didn’t know – regarding the set up for the bike ride;
“I will have the maps ready for the Bike Ride in about
two weeks it has been a real pain setting the routes this year as the roads
are in such a dreadful state that finding a safe route has caused the odd
furrowed brow, but on Saturday I settled on a 30 kilo ride and a 50. The 50
is very scenic going around the Reservoir, and through the Elephant Farm,
Horseshoe point etc where I will endeavour to have welcoming groups to cheer
on the cyclists (Horses outside Horse shoe point Elephants at the Elephant
Farm etc.) There will be specific water stops every 8 kilometres on both
routes with water supplied by our sponsors BT Insurance. The cost of
entering the Bike ride will be 300 Baht all of which goes to Charity and
includes the latest model Cycle T-Shirt donated by Baltex.”
I hope you don’t mind me being presumptuous but I’m
assuming that you already have a functional bicycle or access to one over
the next eight weeks. If not there are a couple of options, a new one from
any of the several bike shops around town will cost 4,000 to 10,000 baht for
an adequate on and off road machine. I’m sure that every gym around town
will have an exercise bike to train on and you can rent a mountain bike for
the day of the ride – 100 to150 baht from the bike shops for the day, they
should set it to your size and you will be ready to go. Failing that you
might like a bit of battery assistance, Dr Iian will be able to hook you up
with a battery powered, go fast mountain bike for about 100,000 baht, not
100% sure on the price but I’ve had a rid on the bike and it was
tremendous!
Now for the training programme, if you have never
exercised before, not exercised for the last 6 months at all, are a man over
the age of 35 years or a woman over the age of 45 year, or have a
pre-existing medical condition that might effect your ability to participate
in an exercise, I strongly recommend that you seek medical advice and
clearance before following this programme. What I’m doing here,
potentially, will take an untrained person, progressively and gently to the
point physically capable of completing the 30 or 50 km bike ride. Gentle and
Progressive are the operative words there.
I’ll follow standard exercise prescription practices
looking specifically at a goal of a cycling event in a hot climate that
starts very early in the morning. Using the acronym F.I.T.T. to improve
physical-athletic performance, Frequency, Intensity, Time & Type let’s
break things down. Frequency needs to be 3-4 times per week with at least a
full rest day between training sessions. Intensity needs to be building up,
over the first 4 weeks, to then sustaining 60% of your maximum predicted
Heart Rate over the last 4 weeks. Time, small increases in training session
total times to peak a 2 weeks before the ride then a small taper to ensure
you are well recovered and feeling fantastic on the day of the event. Type,
this is where specificity is necessary if you are looking at completing a
single discipline sporting event then you must train that specific skill.
“Cross training” as an exercise premise only makes you fit for cross
training or for general activity. You, on the other hand, want to finish a
bike ride and enjoy it and know that you can look your sponsors in the eye
and say “I finished the ride and felt good at the end of it, then, I
handed over your money to the charity then I felt great!”. That won’t
happen unless you get on a bike regularly between now and then. Back to
Type, simply put Cycling is what you are after.
The 30 km event will take a little less than 2 hours at
an exercise speed, just relax, those guys on the TV racing in team efforts
would do it in 30 to 45 minutes depending upon the terrain, you are not
aiming for that, just get the distance done comfortably and be able to enjoy
the rest of the day at the fair. Get war story pity mileage out of people
from your training and how hard it is as you are hitting them up for
sponsorship cash over the next 8 weeks.
Basically, you need to start at 3 sessions in the first
week and second week, add a 4 th
session in the 3rd week and keep
with 4 sessions up until the week of the ride on the 14th
of September. Add 15minutes to each training session per week as you go
along through the weeks. Speed is fast enough for you to get to 60% of
Maximum Predicted Heart Rate. Simple way is 220 – age = Maximum Predicted
HR. Take that answer and multiply by 0.6 and that is your training Heart
Rate counted in beats per Minute. After 4 weeks of regular training you will
be more accustomed to training your heart as well as sitting on the bike
seat so we can pick training time up a bit. There’s your overview and
below is the very basic but effective training programme that will get you
ready.
Continued next week.
Carpe’ diem
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